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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

Shigmo Festival 2017: Goa’s Spring Celebration

Shigmo Festival 2017: Goa’s Spring Celebration

April 3, 2017

The western Indian state of Goa welcomes spring through a myriad mix of cultures and traditions, which are on display during the colourful carnival of Shigmo.

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Coffee’s humble roots in India

Coffee’s humble roots in India

March 30, 2017

Famous for its coffee plantations, South India didn't grow the crop naturally. Now a major producer with several hill tracts growing unique flavours of coffee, it is where the story begins... well, not exactly.

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Five ancient theatre art forms from India

Five ancient theatre art forms from India

March 30, 2017

Traditional Indian theatre goes beyond the acclaimed actors. It's about reciting stories from history, talking of social issues and passing culture from one generation to another.

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Five Indian food chains abroad

Five Indian food chains abroad

March 29, 2017

Indian food chains are now expanding their markets to international venues. Catering to an overseas clientele, these restaurants are preparing traditional Indian dishes in lands far from India and its culture, and giving the world a taste of authentic Indian cuisines.

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India’s largest capstone discovered in Telangana

India’s largest capstone discovered in Telangana

March 27, 2017

Archaeologists in Telangana have unearthed some artefacts at an ancient human burial site. The findings could lead to tracing of human habits from prehistoric times.

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Aapravasi Ghat: An undying Indian symbol in Mauritius

Aapravasi Ghat: An undying Indian symbol in Mauritius

March 25, 2017

The Aapravasi Ghat in Port Louis, served as the main immigration depot for the indentured labourers from India. An important landmark for Mauritius' social history, it is also home to a modern Indian Diaspora.

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India ranks 131 on UN’s Human Development Index

India ranks 131 on UN’s Human Development Index

March 23, 2017

India, the third largest Asian economy, ranks a 'medium' 131 on the Human Development Index. Showing evident progress in sects like life expectancy at birth, the report also talks of job creation among other things.

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Employees’ retirement planning

Employees’ retirement planning

March 17, 2017

India is taking a systemic approach towards designing a coherent pension system, dealing with the post-retirement challenges that its citizens face. Based on a recent survey, policymakers are now trying to fill the gap that exists in pension coverage across the country.

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Paan: A traditional Indian mouth freshener

Paan: A traditional Indian mouth freshener

March 15, 2017

Consumption of paan after meals is a traditional habit in India that is still followed in many cultures. Credit to its refreshing and medicinal properties, it never went out of fashion. But, the fads that have followed it are exotic, creative and even adventurous.

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Bihar girl writes exams using feet

Bihar girl writes exams using feet

March 10, 2017

In the North Indian state of Bihar, a teenager is fighting the odds of her physicality and inspiring others by sitting for her final exams and writing them through her feet.

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Islands to visit in the Indian Ocean

Islands to visit in the Indian Ocean

March 10, 2017

Resting in the Indian Ocean, these five isles propose much exoticness with their naturally untamed environs, fancy villas, luxurious stays, indulging food and a unification of cultures and traditions. Explore these territories and on them a traveller's fervour.

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Frieda Pinto’s food drive at the Oscars

Frieda Pinto’s food drive at the Oscars

March 8, 2017

Indian actress of Hollywood fame, Frieda Pinto took a food drive in her stride at the Oscars and fed around 800 homeless people by saving and utilising the food from post-event parties.

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