Richa Nigam
7 Hollywood films with popular Indian songs
October 14, 2020
Indian viewers turned nostalgic, ecstatic and stunned when the Ryan Reynold-starring Deadpool (2016) opened to Mera Joota Hai Japani, a Hindi song from 1955 film Shree 420. The fervour reached a crescendo when director Tim Miller included Yuhin chala chal rahi, a song from Swa...
Read More6 eco-friendly traditional practices for sustainable environment
October 13, 2020
Reviving a few traditional practices from different regions in India can go a long way in reducing plastic usage. While covid19 saw an increase in the use of plastics, a few people & companies have turned to traditional alternatives.
Read MoreWorld Mental Health day: Pandemic worsening mental health for millions
October 10, 2020
In the last six months of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a surge in mental health issues all over the world. Lack of proper mental healthcare, budget and awareness makes the situation in India worse than ever.
Read MoreSC verdict against the idea of protests, say Shaheen Bagh protesters
October 8, 2020
Shaheen Bagh protestors feel deceived and dissatisfied with the Supreme Court’s verdict that public places cannot be occupied indefinitely in the name of protests.
Read MoreSix Indian diaspora directors acing Hollywood
October 8, 2020
Hollywood has been a dream destination for many from the entertainment and visual art fields across the world. While Bollywood boasts of being the second biggest money-making film industry in the world, filmmakers from Indian diaspora have also received attention and appreciation...
Read MoreHathras: Protestors burn Yogi Adityanath’s effigy in Delhi
October 6, 2020
In continuing protests against Hathras rape case, UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath effigy was burnt in New Delhi on Monday and protestors vowed to continue till he resigns.
Read MoreGandhi Jayanti 2020: Time to follow the minimalist Gandhi
October 2, 2020
On the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the world is facing twin and unprecedented challenges – global warming and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreSenior citizens on International Day of Older Persons 2020: Anxious, abandoned & ailing
October 1, 2020
“Most of the older persons here have lost their sense of general awareness and don’t understand what the pandemic is all about. Since it is difficult to make them understand the risks involved and how to take precautions to keep themselves safe, we have no option but to keep ...
Read MoreBeepTrace: Solution to privacy issues in Covid19 contact tracing
September 29, 2020
With aggregated phone tracking helping governments fight coronavirus, the next wave of technology is digital contract tracing. However, due to the nature of contact tracing, privacy is a major concern, significantly affecting uptake of contact tracing applications across the glob...
Read MoreLata Mangeshkar turns 91: Anecdotes from the legend’s life
September 28, 2020
Having sung songs in more than 35 Indian languages for over half a century, Lata Mangeshkar has long been a household name not just in India but in several countries around the world. For more than 73 years now, Mangeshkar has regaled music listeners with her mellifluous voice. P...
Read MoreIndian diaspora chefs elevating Indian cuisines
September 26, 2020
Over the past few years, chefs belonging to the Indian diaspora have won top honours for their culinary delights and also own well-known restaurant and food chains in several countries. Whether it is through their cookbooks or their restaurants, these chefs have expanded the fan ...
Read More50 years of Yash Raj Films: Five underrated films
September 25, 2020
From its first romantic drama, Daag: A Poem of Love, released in 1973 to their latest action thriller, Mardaani 2, featuring Rani Mukherjee as Shivani Roy, released in December 2019, Yash Raj Films has been producing gems for Indian cinema for over 50 years now. Founded by late f...
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