Mehk Chakraborty
Mehk Chakraborty
Does India consider privacy a fundamental right?
July 20, 2017
In connection with several petitions surrounding the controversial ‘Aadhar’ Identification Card, India’s Supreme Court is hearing on the right to privacy.
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Paternity leave provided by some firms in India
July 17, 2017
The Indian law doesn’t provide for the concept of a caregiver beyond the mother yet some companies are implementing this through their own policies.
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Goa beyond beaches
July 14, 2017
As Goa remains a top destination for Indian and international travelers, the southern Indian state offers numerous experiences beyond its scenic beaches.
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Kolkata gears up for European film festivals
July 14, 2017
Starting today, Kolkata’s cinephiles are in for a week long treat with two film festivals showcasing European cinema in the city’s iconic venues, Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute and Nandan.
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L’Inde au sommet du G20
July 13, 2017
Lors du récent sommet du G20, l’Inde s’est concentrée sur la sécurité et le climat, deux enjeux importants ces derniers temps, tout en prenant part aux discussions sur le commerce et le développement, sujets traditionnellement évoqués lors de cet événement.
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6,000 NGOs could lose foreign funding in India
July 12, 2017
In a crackdown on organisations that have failed to file their annual returns for five years in a row, a circular by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has been issued regarding suspension of license of foreign funding.
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India at the G20 summit
July 12, 2017
India’s presence at the G20 focused on security and climate, which have been emerging as important issues apart from trade and development that have been traditionally of importance to the G20 meets.
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Online database to tackle human trafficking in India
July 7, 2017
A group in India is set to build the country’s first online database of human trafficking cases.
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Five Indian films with a Kashmiri connect
July 6, 2017
Kashmir, a space associated with strife and conflict has always captured the imaginations of Indian cinema.
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5 ways to incorporate vastu-shastra at your home
July 6, 2017
Here are some tips to incorporate the vastu-shastra practice into your home, to increase positive energy.
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No respite for healthcare crisis in India
July 5, 2017
Even as nine of India’s poorest states are worst affected in terms of healthcare, the budget allocated to this crucial aspect of governance is not fully utilised, as per a report by IndiaSpend.
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‘Not in My Name’ protests in India
July 1, 2017
The ‘Not in My Name’ campaign saw participation from over 10 cities in India protesting the manifold increase in targeted violence across the country in the past few months.
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