Varsha Singh
Passionate about social issues, especially children and women’s rights, rising inequity and human rights, Varsha Singh, a Post-Graduate in English (Hons) from Calcutta University and Mass Communications from St Xavier’s Calcutta, gravitated naturally to journalism in 2013. Varsha has made her passions the subject matter of her work and she has been writing regularly about these issues, besides business, tourism, culture and politics. Of late, Varsha has been pursuing another passion, multimedia journalism making videos reports on social issues and current affairs, looking at them with a different lens. Outside of her work, Varsha is equally passionate about cinema, music, travel and tea. Indeed, she is the inhouse film and music encyclopedia and a full-time chai-o-holic.
Budget 2019 highlights
July 6, 2019
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her first Union budget in the Parliament on July 5 lays out the roadmap for growth to a USD 5 trillion economy. Nirmala Sitharaman who became the first full time woman finance minister of India presented her maiden annual budget on July 5. A...
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Worsening state of water crisis in India
June 22, 2019
With most of the cities in India facing acute water shortage, the government needs to come up with immediate measures and meticulous strategy to bring the country out of this problem.
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Holidaying on International Yoga Day 2019
June 21, 2019
India has often been called the dream destination for the spiritual seekers. On International Yoga Day how about a yoga vacation to revive and rejuvenate yourself!
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Internet wave in India
June 19, 2019
With the gush in internet penetration in India and with the availability of cheap data, the government needs to find out smart solutions to stop the misuse of internet by building an informed and engaged citizenry.
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Ajay Kumar, Defence secretary (production)
June 17, 2019
Defence secretary (Production) Ajay Kumar, speaks to Biz@India about the initiatives of the government to promote the defence industry and why there is a need to focus more on technology development and innovation. What are the major initiatives taken by the Indian government to ...
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In the less explored terrains of north-east India
June 14, 2019
For travellers who are seeking solace and want a peaceful retreat, the north eastern region has several places that can rejuvenate one's mind, body and soul with the lahe lahe (take it easy) approach.
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Cricket tourism is the new catch for the UK
June 6, 2019
Bruce Bucknell, British Deputy High Commissioner, Kolkata spoke to India Outbound about their plans for the Indian market this World Cup and what special packages they have to offer.
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