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Use of H-1B visas under scrutiny again

Use of H-1B visas under scrutiny again

April 25, 2017

The US has spoken again on the H-1B visa, which it considers is being taken advantage of by Indian companies.

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Sanitary Napkins shouldn’t be a luxury

Sanitary Napkins shouldn’t be a luxury

April 24, 2017

In a country where menstruation is hardly spoken of in public spaces, the internet has given a space for the need to reform policy.

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Four Film Festivals in India to watch out for

Four Film Festivals in India to watch out for

April 20, 2017

India, home to diverse forms of cinema, plays host to numerous film festivals that showcase talent across styles and genres.

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New Delhi hosts Aajeevika Handicraft Mela

New Delhi hosts Aajeevika Handicraft Mela

April 20, 2017

The Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, presents a ten-day exhibition in the national capital, New Delhi, under its National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), or Aajeevika.

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Alleged ‘poor India’ remarks by Snapchat’s CEO provokes outrage

Alleged ‘poor India’ remarks by Snapchat’s C...

April 18, 2017

Even as Snap has tried clearing the air, many Indians took to boycotting Snapchat as backlash against the CEO’s alleged remarks.

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Aajeevika handicraft Mela in New Delhi from April 14 to 23

Aajeevika handicraft Mela in New Delhi from April ...

April 18, 2017

Aajeevika Mela in the national capital, New Delhi, is being organised from April 14-23, 2017, at Pragati Maidan, by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. The Mela offers the rural workers an opportunity to showcase and sell their products: from wooden art, hand-...

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The Paradox of Affordable Housing in India

The Paradox of Affordable Housing in India

April 17, 2017

Even as the Indian government has been advancing the cause of affordable housing, whether the housing projects are affordable at all remains the key question.

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Cannes film selection list out, India misses the mark

Cannes film selection list out, India misses the m...

April 14, 2017

With final lineup for Cannes Film Festival’s 70th edition announced, the festival is highly anticipated.

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Four myth-inspired graphic novels in India

Four myth-inspired graphic novels in India

April 13, 2017

Mythological texts have often been visually represented in India, but, the new age graphic novels have turned and evolved characters that have been known in the Indian subcontinent for centuries now.

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Dali and Tagore inspires Indian filmmaker to Cannes

Dali and Tagore inspires Indian filmmaker to Canne...

April 12, 2017

After a brief yet enterprising run in some of the prestigious film festivals around the world, a Bengali film is set to make its presence felt at the Festival de Cannes (Marche du film) this year.

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