News – India & You
Ministry of Civil Aviation proposes biometric scre...
December 17, 2016
The thumbprint might soon be all one needs as formal documentation to enter Indian airports and board domestic flights. The aviation ministry is planning to introduce biometric screening at airports to help passengers enter just by flashing their thumbs, instead of presenting ide...
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New disabilities bill passed in India
December 17, 2016
Passing of the bill has been hailed as a step forward for the rights of disabled people even as some key concerns remain unaddressed.
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India remains an antique showcase of Portuguese ar...
December 17, 2016
Indian territories such as Goa, Daman and Diu on the western coast of the peninsula still holds a very strong Portuguese influence in terms of the local languages, architecture and fervour. However, are we building on a mutually beneficial space that is rightly reminiscent of the...
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Hyperloop promises refreshing transport avenues in...
December 17, 2016
The Indian Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari had shown keen interest in bringing the futuristic technology to India by offering land between Mumbai-Pune Westerly Express Highway to SpaceX. Now, the Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) is in talks...
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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) to explore India-Por...
December 16, 2016
While India is aiming to revisit Portugal’s noteworthy liaison with Goa, Costa with his roots in the erstwhile Portuguese capital has accepted the invitation to visit India and grace the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention as the Chief Guest.
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Rann Utsav: A desert festival that will leave you ...
December 16, 2016
Rann Utsav, an annual cultural festival celebrated in the unique white desert of Gujarat was recently inaugurated by the state's chief minister. The fest promotes the culture and art from India’s largest district and celebrates life at the white expanse here. A unique tourist ...
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Paris enforces pollution diminution measures
December 15, 2016
Just like New Delhi, Paris has also been witnessing a severe rise in pollution levels lately. The French authorities have effectuated a series of action plans aimed at tackling air pollution in Paris, which can be an inspiring event for the Indian capital.
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A glimpse of indigenous folk culture of Eastern In...
December 14, 2016
Cuddled up between eastern Indian states of West Bengal and Odisha, the district of West Midnapore has stood witness to evolving cultures that left testimonies of unique folk art and bucolic literature seldom finding significance in the din of urban mediocrity.
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India-Indonesia talks emphasise on fight against t...
December 13, 2016
The meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo gave importance to defence and security ties among other aspects in a bid to fight terrorism.
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Cyclone Vardah impedes usual life in southern Indi...
December 13, 2016
Cyclone Vardah crippled normal life, as South India experienced the most intense storm of the last two decades.
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