Masrat Nabi
Masrat Nabi is a journalist covering politics, defense, travel, gender, social issues, and public policy. She enjoys telling stories that highlight different perspectives, explore important issues, and bring attention to topics that often go unnoticed.
Karnataka’s ordinance promises rights, recognition for gig workers
April 28, 2025
In Yelahanka, a suburban locality in Bengaluru Urban district, 26-year-old Shiva Kumar has been delivering food for Swiggy for the past four years, often spending more than 12 hours a day zig-zagging through the city’s crowded roads on his bike. The work is demanding and re...
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Avengers: Endgame & historic box office milestones
April 28, 2025
#OnThisDay: On April 28, 2019, Avengers: Endgame became first film ever to cross USD 1 billion globally during its opening weekend, grossing about USD 1.2 billion. #MIG
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Women in education: Progress, gaps & road ahead
April 28, 2025
#OnThisDay: On April 27, 1878, University of Calcutta became first Indian universityies to admit female to its degree programmes, even before British universities. #MIG
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Folded in tradition: The many drapes of the Indian saree
April 26, 2025
In the vast tapestry of India’s cultural landscape, the saree stands as a timeless emblem of identity, resilience and artistry. Far beyond being a mere garment, it carries within its folds the legacy of centuries shaped by geography, tradition, social norms and skilled craftsma...
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Beyond Darjeeling: Discover West Bengal’s hidden gems
April 25, 2025
While Darjeeling and Kalimpong continue to dominate West Bengal’s tourism narrative, several lesser-known destinations across the state are quietly emerging as attractive alternatives. Tucked away in North Bengal in the Eastern Himalayas and the Dooars region, these offbeat loc...
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In rare display of unity, Kashmir shuts down in protest against Pahalgam massacre
April 23, 2025
Less than 24-hours after the worst terror attack in Kashmir in over six years, Pahalgam, that was echoing with laughter and the chatter of tourists, is now eerily silent. The terror attack that claimed 28 lives has transformed not just Pahalgam, but the entire Kashmir valley into...
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Terror attack in Pahalgam threatens Kashmir’s tourism revival
April 22, 2025
In spring, the upper meadows of Baisaran in Pahalgam are often filled with the scent of pine and the sound of horses’ hooves ferrying tourists through Kashmir’s postcard-perfect landscape. But this afternoon, the calm was shattered by gunfire. In a brutal ambush, unidenti...
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Earth Day : Warming, Waste & Wildlife Loss
April 22, 2025
#OnThisDay: On April 22, Earth Day is observed to raise awareness about environmental degradation. #MIG
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1st Battle of Panipat: Beginning of Mughal Dynasty
April 21, 2025
#OnThisDay: On April 21, 1516, Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur, a Central Asian ruler from Fergana defeated Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi, last ruler of Delhi Sultanate, in 1st Battle of Panipat. #MIG
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From street vendors to floating shops: Patuli’s unique market
April 20, 2025
When most people think of floating markets in India, their minds drift to the serene waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, where slender wooden boats glide silently at dawn, selling fresh flowers, vegetables, and traditional crafts. These postcard scenes, steeped in history and local c...
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Chinese Language Day: World’s Most Spoken Language
April 20, 2025
#OnThisDay: On April 20, #ChineseLanguageDay is observed to celebrate multilingualism & cultural diversity & to promote equal use of all six UN official languages. #MIG
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AI Tutors: Revolution or replacement
April 17, 2025
Every evening after school, 16-year-old Anaya Reddy from Madhapur, a tech hub in Hyderabad, follows a routine that has become her second nature. She changes out of her uniform, grabs a quick snack, and heads to her quiet study space where her tablet sits waiting. With a tap and a...
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