Shalini Dasgupta
Shalini Dasgupta
Ten Amul adverts that have captivated India
May 10, 2017
The Indian dairy giant, Amul, has long captured the envy of print and more recently social media by transforming product campaigns to works of art with socially relevant angles adeptly attached to them. The blue-haired, Amul girl has since been the darling of Indian press.
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Electric Aviation: The future of Air Travel
May 8, 2017
Swiss entrepreneur, pilot and co-founder of Solar Impulse, André Borschberg announced his new project and company, H55, a solar impulse technological spin off, with a motto to make air transport cleaner, quieter, safer and more affordable. Their hashtag #futureisclean defines th...
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Four Indian spa destinations nestled in the hill stations
May 6, 2017
Tropical spa resorts are increasingly becoming à la mode tourist destinations with their multiple therapeutic and rejuvenating retreats, ranging from Ayurvedic massage, hot stone massage, Thai massage to aromatherapy. This thereby contributes significantly to India’s foreign e...
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India waking up to veganism
May 6, 2017
Veganism, as a lifestyle and ethical choice, is gaining steady popularity in India, with more and more people engaging actively in what can be termed the Indian Vegan Movement. The motto is to eat clean and go green.
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Sudder Street: A Backpacker’s Paradise
May 4, 2017
Sudder Street, at the heart of Kolkata, is a foreigners' hub, owing to its inexpensive hotels, vibrant flea-markets and diverse restaurants.
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Rare Planet: A Tribute to Indian Handicrafts
May 2, 2017
Rare Planet is an unconventional Indian e-commerce start-up that aims to create a brand out of Indian Handicrafts and is dedicated to add a native touch to anything and everything under the open sun, starting from wallets, notebooks to even kettles.
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Eco-tourism’s gaining momentum in India
May 2, 2017
The Indian eco-tourism sector has shown a considerable amount of growth in the past 2 years with an increased number of states taking to green tourism in a bid to market their natural heritage. The developing sector is attracting a wide range of tourists responding positively to ...
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Frankfurt Airport introduces Emergency Care for Broken Luggage
April 26, 2017
The Frankfurt Airport authorities have decided to up the game by introducing the exclusive ‘Airport Baggage Repair Service’ wherein they will provide support to visitors facing issues with their damaged baggage. The service was implemented as a business enhancement opportunit...
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The Indian-European ‘filmi’ love affair
April 21, 2017
With Indian films crossing the centenary mark, Bollywood has stepped into the changing diaspora of increased global audience in terms of its ‘soft power’. Bollywood is nevermore confined within the boundaries of Indian theatres or Indian audiences as it ventures out into Euro...
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WordPress: A quintessential optimisation tool
April 18, 2017
In a recent survey, it was analysed that WordPress, an online, open source website creation tool is one of the most effective platforms for Search Engine Optimisation (SEO). This Content Management System (CMS) software ensures effective plug-ins to aid the cause of SEO.
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Anita Dube to helm Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018
April 10, 2017
Anita Dube has been announced as the curator for the 2018 edition of the ‘People’s Biennale’ at the concluding ceremony of the 2016 KMB at Durbar Hall Ground. The proclamation was made by the chief guest of the evening, Culture Minister AK Balan, for the fourth edition of t...
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Heavy Metal in Kolkata: An identity crisis?
April 10, 2017
As music festivals and concerts with takers of heavy metal are increasing in number, Kolkata, which had a thriving metal circuit and culture, is witnessing a steady demotion.
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