Mohammad Asif Khan, Author at Media India Group

Tulip Gardens of Kashmir: A Riot of Colours

April 12, 2023

“The valley has been through a lot lately, these flowers act as a beacon of hope for the future,” says Suhail Bhatt, a freelance journalist who has lived almost all his life near the tulip gardens in Srinagar that opened to visitors recently and will stay open through ...

Despite neglect and suppression, MGNREGA workers continue month-long protest in Delhi

April 10, 2023

For over a month now, a group of women, hailing from various parts of the country, have been taking turns to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Every morning, a fresh team, normally from a different state, comes to replace their colleagues who sat on the protest the p...

Farha: Heartrending tale of Palestinian resilience

April 6, 2023

Since its release last year, Farha, the debut film by Jordanian film-maker Darin Sallam, has been shown at several film festivals around the world, gaining acclaim all around, not just for the subject chosen, which has long been forgotten by most of the world, but which continues...

Lack of jobs, poor quality of education, easier loans drive students overseas

March 31, 2023

In January, the University Grants Commission announced that foreign universities can henceforth set up their own campuses in India. The move was projected as a game changer for the Indian education sector, saying that by bringing foreign universities to India, students would no l...

All That Breathes explores human relationships with environment

March 25, 2023

Human stories have one thing in common: they are raw and powerful, as Tyrion Lannister, played by Peter Dinklage, remarked in the HBO series Game of Thrones. : “There is nothing in the world more powerful than a good story. Nothing can stop it. No enemy can defeat it” Lannist...

E-cigarette users more likely than smokers to have lung inflammation

March 22, 2023

In recent years, e-cigarette use has grown significantly, especially among teenagers and young people. Although many people believe that E-cigarettes are safer than traditional cigarettes, they can irritate the lungs and raise the risk of lung disease. However, their long-term ...

Months after FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League frenzy grips India

March 21, 2023

Growing up as a football supporter in a nation where cricket is the most popular sport is daunting. Yet there is no denying that the number of Indians who watch the game have increased significantly over the past 10 years. Nowadays, it is normal to see supporters of nearly all ...

Van Gogh Immersion Experience to hit Delhi this April

March 17, 2023

What better way to become completely engrossed in Vincent van Gogh’s artwork than by simply… soaking it up? The world-renowned immersive art experience ‘Van Gogh 360°’, which showcases the legendary Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh’s finest works, made its India debu...