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
Menswear preserving the traditions of India
April 19, 2017
Indian history has had men clad in fancy and heavily embellished attires and also the most cool and comfortable of apparels. Distinct from world fashion, these traditional clothing for men have always been a part of the Indian culture and continue to be so.
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Motifs on Indian textiles
April 17, 2017
Traditionally designed Indian textiles boast of motifs representative of the Indian culture. Flowers, fruits, birds or animals: here are some of the popular motifs and the idea or belief that they signify.
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Five places to go SCUBA diving in Asia
April 16, 2017
Not so far from home, these destinations in Asia are popular sites for SCUBA diving. With rich marine biodiversity and pristine environs around, these islands are a diver's haven.
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Indian Classical musician duo turning guitar heroes on the Internet
April 14, 2017
These classical music teachers from south India are trending the internet with their music and fresh attitude. Shunning stereotypes and fusing melodies, they are redefining the playing of instruments by coupling western instruments with classical Indian ones.
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National Street Theatre Day in India
April 14, 2017
Loud and clear, street plays in India are not just a form of art, but also a means of voicing opinions and protesting with same acts being monumental enough to leave their mark in the history of Indian theatre.
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New orders imposed on prenatal sex determination ads
April 12, 2017
The Supreme Court of India has banned the running of any content or ads indicating of techniques related to prenatal sex determination. But, in a more considerate act, it has sought that this does not hinder the dissemination of necessary academic information on the subject.
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Five traditional sweets from Goa
April 12, 2017
With coconut milk or shavings adding to the sublimity of most savouries and jaggery sweetening the confections instead of sugar, the preparation style of sweet dishes in Goa is unique. The added cardamom in most recipes makes for a flavourful kick on the palate. While enjoyed on ...
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A bibliophile’s travel itinerary
April 11, 2017
Ten libraries to see in India: some are part of a palace, some a protected monument; one of these even served as the residence of India's first Prime Minister. Significant due to their architecture or stories attached to them, a visit to these ten libraries could make for a signi...
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St Augustine’s Church: The ancient piece of Old Goa
April 6, 2017
Gloriously standing out amongst all other, well-kept complexes and whitewashed churches in its vicinity, the ruins of St Augustine's Church in Old Goa is inviting and enticing. Being excavated to life and preserved for its worth, it tells stories of the days gone by.
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