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ISRO launches 104 satellites

ISRO launches 104 satellites

February 15, 2017

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recorded the highest number of satellites to be launched in a single mission today.

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Indian film Sexy Durga wins big in Rotterdam but offends Hindus

Indian film Sexy Durga wins big in Rotterdam but o...

February 10, 2017

Malayalam film, 'Sexy Durga' won the prestigious Tiger Award at the International Film Festival Rotterdam(IFFR) but the name has apparently hurt the esteem of a Hindu organisation leading to open social media threats and intimidating messages asking to change the title of the fil...

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Four quirky feminist campaigns in India

Four quirky feminist campaigns in India

February 9, 2017

In an age where attention spans have turned shorter, Indian feminist movements have responded by adopting catchy names.

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Four Organic Tea Makers in India

Four Organic Tea Makers in India

February 8, 2017

India has a delightful variety of teas to offer the health and environment conscious, with abundant varieties of organic brews available.

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French Ambassador to India visits West Bengal

French Ambassador to India visits West Bengal

February 7, 2017

The Ambassador of France to India, Alexandre Ziegler, on his second visit to West Bengal stopped by at Kolkata and Chandannagar.

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Field of Dreams: Giving wings to the India’s baseball talent

Field of Dreams: Giving wings to the India’s bas...

February 6, 2017

A bunch of kids will soon be seen smashing the baseball to showcase their talent in an open field, which is the first stadium dedicated to baseball, in New Delhi. Kudos to the Raunaq Sahni, who himself is an enthusiastic baseball player and wants to bring out the best of talent f...

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Bob Marley: Remembering the reggae king

Bob Marley: Remembering the reggae king

February 6, 2017

As the world celebrates reggae maestro, Bob Marley’s birthday, Indians too keep him alive in their memories in many ways.

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‘Healing garments’ showcased at LFW S/R 2017

‘Healing garments’ showcased at LFW S/R 2017

February 4, 2017

Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017 in Mumbai showcases sustainable and unique fabrics.

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Following the Box: A cross cultural journey

Following the Box: A cross cultural journey

February 4, 2017

Chicago couple Alan Teller and Jerri Zbiral share a visual story of old photos from India and artworks inspired by them, as their documentary, titled 'Following the Box', showcases.

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Crown Jewel of Gujarat: Mesmerising Patan

Crown Jewel of Gujarat: Mesmerising Patan

February 3, 2017

An ancient fortified town, founded in 746 AD by Vanraj Chavda who named the city ‘Anhilpur Patan’ after his close friend and Prime Minister Anhil, was also a home to one of the greatest Jain scholars, Hemachandra Acharya; a poet and a polymath who wrote extensively on grammar...

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