All posts by Jayita Sardar

Treasures of the Nile
Amidst the jungle of relics and ancient Egyptian artifacts

Posted On : January 16, 2019 in Heritage

More than 1.5 million tourists visit the iconic Egyptian Museum every year. Here’s why you should, too

Looking back at COP24
Takeaways from the climate change talk

Posted On : December 19, 2018 in Business & Politics

COP24 was the last chance to stave off climate disaster. At the end, a slow progression towards securing the future of earth is far lesser than what the climate justice activists had bargained for.

COP24 ends, many questions remain
Overcoming political differences seems to be the challenge

Posted On : December 15, 2018 in Business & Politics

The ten-day long climate change summit COP24 started on high hopes in Katowice, Poland and worked towards reaching concrete solutions. But, environmentalists say this is not enough.

New RBI governor works to untangle mess of urgent issues
Shaktikanta Das appointed as the 25th governor of India on December 11

Posted On : December 14, 2018 in Business & Politics

Shaktikanta Das takes charge amidst the clamour about intruding the autonomy of RBI and controversy regarding his educational qualification.

Six Bengali winter treats that will warm your heart
A journey to stomach through Bengal

Posted On : December 11, 2018 in Lifestyle

Winter may be brief and mellow in Bengal but doesn’t mean the feat is sparse, the colours are dull or the food is sad. In fact it is sumptuous and heart-warming.

Five Indian poets who taught us humanity and secularism
Rhyme bringing us all together

Posted On : December 11, 2018 in Art & Culture

"When the war will stop, I will go back to my poems." To escape the chaos of religion, poets, artists, and singers have preached the fraternity and compassion in different eras of history.

The conundrum of Hanuman’s caste
After the name-changing spree, caste division is on rage

Posted On : December 7, 2018 in Business & Politics

Lord Hanuman, the revered disciple of Lord Ram is worshipped across Asia and world for his loyalty and dedication to the lord. The mighty Hanuman is now being dissected under saffron storm to find out... More

Badhaai Ho’s significant triumph over Bahubali 2 at the box office
Content is the new king

Posted On : December 7, 2018 in Cinema

Hindi movies are going through a tremendous change. The avant-garde style of Bollywood has brought out many gems which are refreshing and innovative. 'Badhai Ho' , the latest of that genre is conqueri... More

Street buskers to buzz Kolkata air this Christmas
Strumming the festive tune

Posted On : December 4, 2018 in Art & Culture

Irrespective of religion, Christmas is indeed a ‘Bada Din’ or big day for Indians. This year, the administrators in Kolkata are introducing buskers to turn the celebratory tune up a notch.

Artists, Activists stand in solidarity with farmers at Kisan Mukti Morcha
More than 100,000 farmers from across the country joined the March

Posted On : December 1, 2018 in Social Vibes

On November 30, farmers from all over the country marched in Delhi to demand a 21 day exclusive session for discussing the country's agrarian crisis. While the farmers were fuming in anger, the urban ... More