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
Social boycott becomes punishable in Maharashtra
July 18, 2017
A first of its kind, this new law in India holds a promise to punish the guilty of social boycotts in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, and is being seen as first step towards a casteless India by some.
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A red temple in Ajmer and its city of gold
July 17, 2017
Giving an insight into the life of the first religious path maker of Jainism, this temple in Ajmer is an architectural marvel inside-out. With an ornate outer structure made of red-sand stone, it holds a city of gold within.
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KISHANGARH AIRPORT
July 17, 2017
The new airport at Kishangarh, a city in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan has been thoughtfully planned to cater to the needs of the passengers and its neighbouring areas. Having adopted smart green initiatives, fulfilling Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and contributing its...
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Explore the landscapes of New Zealand
July 16, 2017
Move out of the dries of a desert and in to the curvy alleys of mountains. Stop by at a beach and park by a lake. Visit the various landscapes of New Zealand, which are all just a drive away.
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Harnaam Kaur fights online body shaming
July 15, 2017
A recently held meet at the Parliament's annual Youth Select Committee in the UK saw eminent social media users, including Indian origin Harnaam Kaur talk on how body images affect young people.
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Baapu Bazar in Jaipur
July 15, 2017
A shopping experience in Jaipur's Bapu Bazar is as colourful as the city in the north-western state of Rajasthan. It's a place where tradition continues to thrive in the form of material goods that are a representation of the place's culture and heritage.
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Stargazing in Las Vegas
July 14, 2017
Las Vegas is all about the sheen and glitz that it boasts of at the famous strip. But beyond the bling of the electric lights, the sparkle of the stars is something one should experience when in the Sin city.
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The poetry of Bulleh Shah
July 14, 2017
One of the greatest Sufi poets who wrote in Punjabi, Bulleh Shah's work has inspirations drawn from violence and also the idealism he derived from his mentor and his work.
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Un portrait rarissime du Mahatma Gandhi
July 13, 2017
Un portrait au crayon du Mahatma Gandhi ainsi que quelques unes de ses lettres manuscrites ont été vendus chez Sotheby’s à Londres. Une œuvre datant de 1931 par John Henry Amshewitz a été vendue aux enchères chez Sotheby’s, à Londres, le 11 juillet dernier. Rare portr...
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Indian Diaspora in Israel to get OCI cards
July 11, 2017
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made an exception and granted OCI cards to people of Indian origin, while also making some other important announcements, during his trip to Israel.
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On sale: A rare portrait of Mahatma Gandhi
July 10, 2017
A rare pencil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi and some handwritten letters by him are going on sale in an auction at Sotheby in London. Below are there details.
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US honours two Indian origin men with Great Immigrants award
July 5, 2017
Honorees from more than 30 different countries of origin, with two Indian origin men, have been presented with the Great immigrants award in the US.
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