News – India & You
Amra Odbhut: A unique LGBTQ cafe in Kolkata
May 6, 2017
A café in the City of Joy provides the LGBTQ community and allies a colourful social space.
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Death sentence of ‘Nirbhaya’ rapists-murderers...
May 5, 2017
The gang-rape and murder case in 2012 that shook national consciousness and shifted global gaze on the safety of women in India saw a verdict from the Supreme Court of the country.
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India starting to appreciate art through memes
May 4, 2017
In an increasingly connected world, which interacts on the internet, new ways of experiencing fine art are turning out to be through images with funny captions.
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India to launch South Asia Satellite
May 2, 2017
India will be furthering its space activities with the launch of South Asia Satellite this week.
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Eco-tourism’s gaining momentum in India
May 2, 2017
The Indian eco-tourism sector has shown a considerable amount of growth in the past 2 years with an increased number of states taking to green tourism in a bid to market their natural heritage. The developing sector is attracting a wide range of tourists responding positively to ...
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India slips to 136 on Press Freedom Index
May 1, 2017
Reporters Without Borders has noted India’s diminishing press freedom, in addition to a Human Rights Watch’s report pointing out government inaction on violence, revealing the threats to freedom that Indian citizens currently face.
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Five pet friendly restaurants in India
April 28, 2017
Pet friendly restaurants, a blossoming trend across the world, are slow to catch on in India. Yet, there are a few wonderful cafes in the country that welcome various species.
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Zohra Sehgal: The Jewel in the Crown of Indian cin...
April 27, 2017
Zohra Sehgal was probably the first and undoubtedly the brightest crossover international star of India to have equally excelled in films, television, and stage. She passed away in 2014 when; she was two steps ahead of hundred and left a body of work to wonder and ponder! Today i...
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Cannes Film Festival reveals the Jury for 2017
April 27, 2017
The jury for the competition category of the 70th edition of Cannes Film Festival is announced. Indian personages such as Mrinal Sen have often received the prestigious prospect to judge; however, the present edition has none!
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Patachitra: Ancient scroll painting of Bengal
April 26, 2017
The vibrant and expressive folk art by the patua community from West Bengal is a truly colourful one, which is being sustained in times of change.
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