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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.

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.

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.

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.

India aims at a uniform fee structure in tech inst...

March 21, 2017

The Information Technology sector in India is currently estimated at USD 155 billion; however, IT education remains one of the costliest and ambiguous streams for students. Will a uniform fee structure in tech institutes provide a more balanced education system in India?

Tulip Festival in Srinagar

March 17, 2017

The Jammu and Kashmir government has organised a 15-day tulip festival in Srinagar’s Siraj Bagh to attract tourists from various parts of the world.

Art and Culture in times of web proliferation

March 16, 2017

Artists and ardent culture connoisseurs have often criticised the growing trend of digital dependence hurting the art and culture space; however, the future might look back at the 21st century as a period of renaissance in art and culture.

French food finds many takers in Kolkata

March 15, 2017

With upcoming festivals and numerous cafés, Kolkata is catering to the growing number of French food lovers in the city.

Paan: A traditional Indian mouth freshener

March 15, 2017

Consumption of paan after meals is a traditional habit in India that is still followed in many cultures. Credit to its refreshing and medicinal properties, it never went out of fashion. But, the fads that have followed it are exotic, creative and even adventurous.