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BasCon 2017 strengthens heritage and culture

BasCon 2017 strengthens heritage and culture

February 28, 2017

The silent forests in Basar, in Arunachal Pradesh, saw a coming together of locals and visitors to celebrate the Galo harvest festival and a cultural exchange through the arts, keeping alive traditions through time.

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89 years of Academy Awards and India got 5

89 years of Academy Awards and India got 5

February 28, 2017

The 89th Academy Awards just dropped curtain with the much-talked about goof (announcing a wrong name for the Best Picture); however, what remains customary is India’s lacklustre feat in the world’s most celebrated film award ceremony.

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Assam to host the first Namami Brahmaputra Festival

Assam to host the first Namami Brahmaputra Festiva...

February 27, 2017

Assam is all set to host Namami Brahmaputra, a mega international festival which will promote economy, tourism, culture, skill industry and trade and commerce.

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5 ethical Indian brands to wear

5 ethical Indian brands to wear

February 27, 2017

Even as factory made clothes of multinational brands continue to bloom, India offers its fashion consumers few brands to choose from that are respectful of its creators and the environment.

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‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’ denied film certification in India

‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’ denied film certifi...

February 24, 2017

The idea of gender equality is a joke in India and the most effective mass-medium in the country, cinema, remains a testimony of patriarchal sabotage exercised in the country.

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SATTE 2017

SATTE 2017

February 23, 2017

South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE), the three-days business networking trade show by UBM in New Delhi on February 15-17, saw its 24th chapter this year and witnessed the participation of 35 countries, 28 Indian states, approximately 20,000 travel trade attendees, over...

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IIFTC observes the impact of cinema on tourism

IIFTC observes the impact of cinema on tourism

February 23, 2017

Tourism and cinema have an indelible connection with inspirational exchange since times immemorial. The India International Film Tourism Conclave (IIFTC) felicitated few Indian filmmakers for their impact on tourism today.

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Sherazade and Lavion Rose bring World Music to Kolkata

Sherazade and Lavion Rose bring World Music to Kol...

February 20, 2017

Music lovers in Kolkata are witnessing diverse forms of music coming in, with acts bringing in world music to the city.

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Airports Authority of India and Media India Group launches Airports India Business Magazine (AIBM)

Airports Authority of India and Media India Group ...

February 18, 2017

Emphasising the importance of information and applauding efforts to put the focus on civil aviation industry, Union Civil Aviation Minister, P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju, launched the maiden issue of Airports India Business Magazine (AIBM) at an event in New Delhi on Thursday.

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Four Bollywood Gangster films post 2010

Four Bollywood Gangster films post 2010

February 17, 2017

Here are some interesting movies in Bollywood that showcase the world of gangsters, the mafia and organised crime syndicates.

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