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
Advertisements that stirred major controversies in India
February 27, 2017
Witty, creative, impactful and commercially viable as these advertisements might be, they have also stirred major controversies in India for being bold and garnered the attention of various organisations monitoring the morality of the nation.
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Il était une fois… en Urdu
February 23, 2017
C’est l’histoire d’une langue indienne qui a évolué au fil de l’Histoire et des grandes vagues culturelles, inventant des formes narratives qui suscitent de l’admiration, voire de l’amour. L’Urdu (ou « Ourdou »), une des plus vieilles langues du sous-conti...
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Five quirky Indian brands to shop from
February 22, 2017
With their vibrant and zany designs, these Indian brands are making decor and apparel quirky and fun while adding new and edgy definitions to casual styles. This is Indian fashion traversing new and bold roads.
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Israel Ministry of Tourism strengthens hold in India
February 21, 2017
Israel tourism is marketing their country as a leisure destination to potential Indian travellers and is looking at making itself a preferred destination for leisure tourists.
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The Charm of Mother’s Market in Manipur
February 20, 2017
A unique commercial complex, the Mother’s Market has been functioning for 500 years in Imphal, the capital city of the north-eastern Indian state, Manipur. Run entirely by women, it is a marketplace rooted in history and speaking of women empowerment.
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Barren Island: The house of India’s only active volcano
February 18, 2017
A team of Indian scientists has reported of a live volcano in the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Spewing ash and lava, this is India’s only live volcano.
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How healthy are pickles?
February 18, 2017
Part of various food cultures around the world, the good old pickle or 'aachar' has more to it than flavours and fragrance. A bottle of preserved vegetables in oil or vinegar alongside salt and spices, 'aachar' has a host of health benefits.
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Ozone pollution causing maximum deaths in India
February 18, 2017
Issues concerning death caused by air pollution made a steep and significant jump with a new report suggesting India to have the maximum deaths caused by ozone pollution. The new statistics are rather alarming.
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Saffron: An ancient Indian medicine
February 17, 2017
It is often brought to use on special occasions and ceremonies as part of culture and cuisine. But saffron or kesar also has medicinal characteristics, making this precious, ancient Indian spice a healing agent.
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It’s carnival time, it’s Goa time
February 14, 2017
An annual affair, the Goa Carnival has been celebrated since the 18th century. With Portuguese and Latin influences and a dash of modern party styles, it’s a grand, colourful and musical fiesta that attracts tourists aplenty to the party capital of India.
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Airbnb
February 14, 2017
Bed and breakfast is what they sell, but this accommodation facilitation company aims to make unique travel experiences by connecting travellers to local cultures, communities and interests. “I took my pet along with me and had several friends come over. No restrictions. It...
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