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Amra Odbhut: A unique LGBTQ cafe in Kolkata

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 upheld

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

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

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

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

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

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 cinema

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

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

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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