Dossier
The flavour of Indian coasts
November 1, 2019
Think of coastal cuisine, think of sea food; but interestingly the sea side menus in India are not devoid of vegetarian dishes and also have some rather interesting sweet dishes to conclude the spicy meals. While it is only natural for one to relate coastal cuisine with prawn cur...
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Fashion for the foreshore
November 1, 2019
As outings on the beach become more popular and regular and as the millennials become more fashion conscious, attire on the beach is the latest segment of garments to be transformed into a fashion parade.
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Reelpolitik
May 14, 2019
The last two years have seen a spate of Hindi films based on key political personalities as well as political incidents in the history of independent India. Quite a few seem to toe the line propagated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose charisma is translating itself in...
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Documentaries in India
May 14, 2019
Indian documentary film making is storytelling at its best, but it is no bedtime story. It makes one want to get up and get into action. Purveyors of fiction films tend to marginalise documentaries as non-entertainment; yet they have no compunction about borrowing liberally from ...
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Jainism
October 30, 2018
Jainism is based on respect for all living beings and living life in a minimalistic way, just as the modern-day greens try to emulate. With sustainable development becoming a key word again across the globe, Jainism can play the role of a lighthouse through its well-established p...
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Hinduism
October 30, 2018
Hinduism offers a bountiful choice of pilgrimage sites to its followers. The fortunate ones come back with their faith renewed; while the others live by their tales as they continue to pray. Bright marigolds decorate the entrance of temples. Inside, a priest offers ...
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Spotting Our One-Horned Friends
October 5, 2018
Famous for its many Indian rhinoceros, the Kaziranga National Park in Assam is more than about the onehorned animals. With its early morning elephant safari and bird watching along with learning sessions at the breeding centre, a visit to the park can be adventurous as well as ed...
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Spirituality in North-East India
October 5, 2018
The north-eastern region has various ancient traditions of spiritualism that are followed by the indigenous people and are known as animism, syncretism, or ancestor worshipping – they believe in cosmic oneness where everything is considered to be one.
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Virtual Reality Films in India
May 5, 2018
Indian virtual reality content developers have been active since 2015. Though access to technology and expertise in this fully immersive 360-degree visual environment has improved, it still faces challenges due to limited access to equipment. Yet, virtual reality filmmaking in In...
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Travel Safety in India
March 7, 2018
A list of do’s and don’ts for solo travellers and backpackers in India may be overwhelming, but the parameters of safety in India are beyond the framework of rules and regulations, venturing into realms of societal pressure and conduct.
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