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Directives issued to ‘Anti Romeo’ squads in Uttar Pradesh

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.

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India passes revolutionary Mental Healthcare Bill

India 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.

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Attacks in Greater Noida reveal societal prejudices

Attacks in Greater Noida reveal societal prejudice...

March 30, 2017

After mobs unleashed violence on Nigerian students in northern India, officials look for redressal.

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Trekking to Triund in Himachal Pradesh

Trekking 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.

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Sunil Doshi Presents Asghar Farhadi’s ‘The Salesman’ in India

Sunil 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.

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Growing murmurs against Female Genital Mutilation in India

Growing 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.

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Five yoga schools within the cities of India

Five 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.

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Movies on Wheels: Indian Railways to show films onboard

Movies 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.

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Growth of the Indian film industry slowing down

Growth 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.

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Five book adaptations in commercial Indian cinema

Five 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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