Surbhi Kapila, Author at Media India Group

Surbhi Kapila

An inquisitive nature along with a penchant for English language made Surbhi explore journalism and mass communication. Fond of public speaking, she takes to the stage every chance she gets. As a host, she’s been on air at All India Radio. Also a performing arts enthusiast, she has studied Indian classical music and is now exploring dance and dramatics. Food and fashion make for her everyday’s little joys and she likes writing about her experiments with them. She finds her muse in nature, architecture, history, science amongst other subjects. She’s intrigued by global businesses and politics and is passionate about environment.

Surbhi Kapila

Airport in Kolkata Upgraded with CAT III-B ILS

January 16, 2018

The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata has become the fifth in the country to have a CAT III-B ILS for countering fog. The advanced system lets flights operate in visibility levels as low as 50 metres.

Sikh officials barred from entering gurdwaras in Canada, US and UK

January 13, 2018

In what is an ongoing aftermath of the Operation Bluestar, Sikh officials have been barred from entering gurudwaras in a formal capacity.

Take a trip to the Al Noor Mosque in Sharjah

January 9, 2018

Completed in 2005, the Al Noor Mosque was built by order of the wife of the ruler of Sharjah, Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi. It is one of the more than 600 mosques in the emirate and the first one to allow in and entertain non-Muslims and tourists.

Madhubani paintings become the graffiti for Bihar

January 9, 2018

The folk painting of Madhubani will soon be seen decorating the walls of various government buildings in Bihar, the eastern Indian state where the art hails from. Traditionally done using fingers and twigs, and on mud walls, the method of applying the art has evolved with time.

Travel trends surfacing this winter

January 9, 2018

Not just the Indian travellers are exploring off-beat international destinations like Helsinki, and Florence, they are also choosing to stay at premium hotels instead of mid-range hotels for their domestic and foreign travels. As per the recent data shared by MakeMy Trip, a leadi...

Exploring the cultural synthesis of Sharjah

January 4, 2018

Sharjah should be visited for its offering of contrasting landscapes and cultures. A city built in a desert, which has ports at its two ends, its geography is rather interesting, just like the eclectic mix of people who live here and like its touristic offerings. Th...

The benefits and uses of the Indian drumstick

January 3, 2018

For a plant that doesn't demand specific conditions for it to grow, the Indian drumstick has a host of healthy properties. Ubiquitous to South Indian cuisine, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the country, where it's traditional and modern creations are now heartily...

NRI voter registration doubles in numbers

December 30, 2017

The number of NRIs voting in India has doubled, as per government reports; however, a major chunk of the Indian diaspora continues to shy away from voting due to the inability of being physically present in India at the time of elections. Although measures like proxy voting are t...

Made in India aircraft to soon fly civilians

December 29, 2017

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) manufactured Dornier 228, which was used only by the defence forces uptill now shall soon carry civil passengers, also boosting schemes like UDAN.

Bengaluru designs the bilingual ‘Be U’

December 29, 2017

Bengaluru, capital city of the south Indian state of Karnataka, has become the first Indian city to have its logo. A reflection of culture and heritage, the logo is intended to promote tourism in the city, which is often traversed only for professional reasons.

India tops in number of migrants abroad

December 26, 2017

India has become the largest country of origin of international migrants, with the numbers doubling lately. Here is an account of the rapid immigration taking place to and fro several countries and how India is at the helm of it.