Mehk Chakraborty, Author at Media India Group

Solar powered plane by Facebook to provide internet in India

November 9, 2016

Facebook is pushing for its solar powered ‘Aquila’ drone to take high speed internet connection to inaccessible and rural parts of India.

Modi-May meet emphasises on measures against terrorism

November 8, 2016

India- UK bilateral talks explored the transnational threat of terrorism as both countries vowed to cooperate on addressing the issues of extradition and organised crime.

International bloggers invited to explore Goa

November 4, 2016

Goa Tourism explores new options to bring greater visibility to tourism in the south-western state, a choice destination for travellers from all over the world.

Call for boycott of Chinese goods gaining popularity in India

November 3, 2016

As a social media call for boycotting Chinese goods in India gains impetus, many are pointing out the impracticality and harm it entails to business in India.

Doordarshan invites bids for channel content in India

November 3, 2016

Doordarshan is seeking bids for production of content for its channels as it puts up a fight to stay relevant.

Indian Ashrams

November 2, 2016

India has always been known as the home of spirituality and mysticism to visitors from all over, especially the foreigners, and sustaining this image are the humble ashrams.

Home loan rates slashed to a six year low by SBI

November 2, 2016

As part of a festive scheme and general interest rate reduction, the State Bank of India (SBI) has announced home loan rates at 9.10 pc for women and 9.15 pc for others, making it the lowest rate in six years.

UNICEF report links air pollution to deaths of 600,000 children yearly

November 1, 2016

Air pollution affects health and lives of children across the globe on a large scale, with India at a critical situation, as pointed out by a UNICEF report titled ‘Clear the Air for Children’.

Indian Americans decide between Clinton and Trump

October 28, 2016

With barely two weeks to go for the US presidential elections, Hillary Clinton, the Democratic candidate, seems more likely to win over the Indian American votes, even as Donald Trump is making several attempts to reach out to the ‘Hindus’.

India abstains from voting on nuclear weapons ban at the UN

October 28, 2016

In an assembly at the UN where member states expressed desires to start talks regarding the possibility of a ban on nuclear weapons, India abstained from voting.

Prisma photo editor launches Indian-themed filters

October 26, 2016

Prisma, the phone photo editing app that transforms pictures into various styles, is set to include an Indian flavour in its filters.

Indian PM questions validity of ‘Triple Talaq’

October 25, 2016

Indian PM Narendra Modi shared his views on the practice of ‘Triple Talaq’, which has added another shade to the ongoing debate within India to explore the future possibility of a Uniform Civil Code.