Richa Nigam
The name stays ‘Bond, James Bond’
November 1, 2020
Best known for the inaugural and one of the best portrayal of British Secret Service agent, Connery was born Thomas Sean Connery on August 25, 1930. His mother, Effie, he later revealed, occasionally worked as a cleaning woman. After doing a bunch of odd jobs and facing a handfu...
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Amrita Pritam: The voice of feminism during partition
October 31, 2020
Pritam had many firsts to her credit, but most significantly, she was one of the first female writers to assert feminism and political will through her poetry. In her career lasting 60 years, Pritam produced over 100 books of essays, poetry, fiction and biographies including a co...
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100 years of Jamia Millia Islamia University
October 29, 2020
Right from the moment when it was founded in 1920, Jamia Millia Islamia University has been moving through uncharted waters. As it turns 100, it needs that quality more than ever.
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India’s internet among the slowest globally: Ookla report
October 29, 2020
According to a recent report published by global data speed monitoring platform Ookla, India ranks at 131st position in the list of 138 countries in terms of data speed. The average 4G internet speed in India is even lower than countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
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6 athletes of Indian diaspora emerge on the scene
October 26, 2020
While Indian diaspora has made a mark in many fields around the world, sport is an arena where not too many Indian names have traditionally stood out. However, that seems to be changing now, as more and more Indian diaspora sportspersons are making a name for themselves in their ...
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UP Government pressure on Ghaziabad dalit converts
October 24, 2020
“Just within a week of our conversion to Buddhism, suddenly the local MLA, police and even municipal bodies have rushed to listen to our problems. We have seen authorities suddenly providing us with electricity connections, ration cards and other amenities. We have also been pr...
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Sparkling, scintillating superstar Shammi
October 21, 2020
Often called the first rockstar of Indian cinema, Shammi Kapoor, is remembered for his legendary films, boyish charm, dance moves and never-ending energy.
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9 Indian states celebrating Navratri in 9 different ways
October 20, 2020
The Hindu festival of Navratri, which means nine (nav) nights (ratri) in Sanskrit, is celebrated over nine consecutive nights during the autumn. The celebrations vary across regions, according to local customs and traditions, but the main theme of the festival is the victory of ...
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Bihar Assembly Elections 2020: Test for Modi & Nitish Kumar in equal measure
October 19, 2020
The migrant crisis, unemployment, annual floods, Covid-19 pandemic and new farm laws likely to be big factors when Bihar votes in October-November assembly elections.
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5 Female Indian diaspora authors telling stories of a mixed culture
October 18, 2020
Often drawing a parallel between different cultures and varied experiences of women across the globe, female authors of Indian diaspora have to their credit a plethora of critically acclaimed pieces of literature.
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236 dalits adopt Buddhism in protest against Hathras Case
October 16, 2020
dalit conversion in india, The Hathras rape and murder case has again brought focus on the precarious situation of the Dalits in the country in the past few years.
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Lazying on the Blue Flag certified beaches in India
October 15, 2020
Eight beaches in India have been awarded Blue Flag certification, an international label for clean, safe and environment-friendly beaches, marinas and sustainable boating tourism operators.
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