Garima Sharma
India’s Immigration Act sparks controversy over liberty and security
April 15, 2025
The Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, which was passed by the Parliament in the recently-concluded Budget Session, has sparked a controversy over whether it curtails the basic right of freedom of expression. During a discussion on the bill in the Parliament on March 11, speak...
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Farm-to-table meal kits: Redefining urban dining
April 13, 2025
The culinary industry is undergoing a quiet revolution right in the middle of busy cities across India. The way people in the country view food has changed significantly in recent years, especially with the popularity of do-it-yourself meal kits. In addition to offering a creativ...
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Skyrocketing textbook prices spark outrage among parents and educators
April 9, 2025
Textbook prices are skyrocketing, leaving parents reeling from an expanding crisis in India’s private education sector. A video that went viral recently brought attention to the issue by showing how expensive textbooks are in many private schools. Parents are complaining th...
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Arunachal Pradesh Tourism Minister unveils new logo
April 4, 2025
With a focus on experiential tourism and to attract greater investments in the tourism industry in the state, the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh has adopted a new logo as well as a new tourism policy. This was announced by Pasang Dorjee Sona, Minister of Tourism, Arunac...
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Redefining retail with pop-up stores and immersive shopping experiences
March 26, 2025
Pop-up stores and experiential shopping are becoming major trends that are upending traditional businesses and changing how they interact with their clientele. Innovation and shifting consumer preferences are causing a seismic shift in the retail industry. “Education, entertain...
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By-lanes of Bapu Bazaar: Beating heart of Jaipur
March 21, 2025
On a recent trip to Jaipur, I decided to visit Bapu Bazaar, the city’s bustling business centre. As soon as I walked in, I was swept away by a kaleidoscope of hues, sounds, and smells that immediately immersed me in Rajasthan’s rich cultural fabric. My curiosity was pique...
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Below 2°: Melting art installation on climate change at Karma Lakelands
March 20, 2025
The issue of climate change is no longer a subject only for discussions at global summits or elitist gatherings like the World Economic Forum at Davos in Switzerland, but the issue is serious enough to get into every aspect of life, including art as artists have begun to turn to ...
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Exploring India’s rising river rafting destinations
March 18, 2025
India, featuring its varied landscapes and vast river systems, presents a multitude of thrilling river rafting opportunities beyond the well-known locations of Rishikesh and Manali. Although these popular destinations have long been favoured by thrill-seekers, numerous new locati...
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World Consumer Rights Day: Need to strengthening consumer rights in digital age
March 15, 2025
World Consumer Rights Day, celebrated every year on March 15, highlights the significance of consumer rights globally. The day was first observed in 1983, motivated by the United States President John F Kennedy’s iconic speech to US Congress on March 15, 1962, in which he d...
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24-hours in Mumbai: Unplanned adventures in a new city
March 9, 2025
It was almost a year ago when my friend called to inform me that he was coming to Mumbai for my birthday. Initially, I thought he was joking, as it was my birthday month and I was in Pune, away from friends and family. However, little did I know that he had already booked his [&h...
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Celebrating humble gamchha and its emerging heritage
March 8, 2025
To celebrate India’s handwoven cotton towel, gamchha, the National Crafts Museum in New Delhi is currently hosting a vibrant exhibition, Gamchha: From ordinary to the extraordinary. Slated from March 1-10, the exhibition highlights the cultural, historical and artistic importan...
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Explore the top 5 natural and historical treasures of Bikaner
March 6, 2025
Nestled in northwestern Rajasthan, Bikaner is also known as the ‘purple city’ of Rajasthan. The city effortlessly fuses ancient heritage with contemporary allure and provides the visitors with a different mix of cultural encounters and natural locations. From the grand forts ...
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