News – India & You
Directives issued to ‘Anti Romeo’ squa...
April 1, 2017
In the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, a newly formed squad to tackle sexual harassment has been issued new directives after its initial operations have turned questionable.
Read MoreIndia passes revolutionary Mental Healthcare Bill
March 30, 2017
Only one out of 10 people in India with mental health disorder receive evidence-based treatment - the Lancet Psychiatry report revealed, last year. The issue of mental illness has grown rapidly in India and China over the last decade and will increase faster in the coming days.
Read MoreAttacks in Greater Noida reveal societal prejudice...
March 30, 2017
After mobs unleashed violence on Nigerian students in northern India, officials look for redressal.
Read MoreTrekking to Triund in Himachal Pradesh
March 30, 2017
Triund, a picturesque hill, has become a popular trekking destination for visitors to the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India.
Read MoreSunil Doshi Presents Asghar Farhadi’s ‘The Sal...
March 30, 2017
Oscar-winning Iranian film, ‘The Salesman’ by Asghar Farhadi is set for an Indian theatrical release this Friday; however, the premise of world cinema releasing in Indian theatres is still a susceptible account.
Read MoreGrowing murmurs against Female Genital Mutilation ...
March 28, 2017
Female Genital Cutting performed in the Dawoodi Bohra community in India is being debated within and outside the community.
Read MoreFive yoga schools within the cities of India
March 27, 2017
Beyond the serene locales of hills and beaches, some of the most bustling metropolises of India are home to yoga schools that offer an energising experience for the body and soul of practitioners.
Read MoreMovies on Wheels: Indian Railways to show films on...
March 27, 2017
As part of a proposed non-fare revenue policy by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu floated in January to incorporate the digital medium for upgrading the quality of services provided.
Read MoreGrowth of the Indian film industry slowing down
March 22, 2017
While the dwindling screen counts and inconsistent content quality in Indian films are held responsible for the trend shift towards digital video consumption, a recent study finds out the disruption in the media industry.
Read MoreFive book adaptations in commercial Indian cinema
March 22, 2017
A clearer understanding of a book's transformation to a film, the intricacies of the transition and the driving forces behind such an adaptation. The trend is not new, but the Indian cinemascape is gradually taking to it with renewed vigour.
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