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Iconic jazz player from Kolkata Carlton Kitto no m...

November 29, 2016

Jazz community in India mourns an unparalleled loss as one of the stalwarts of the music form in India, Carlton Kitto breathed his last in Kolkata yesterday.

Manipur Sangai Festival showcases rich heritage of...

November 29, 2016

The annual Manipur Sangai Festival put on display the vibrant traditional performance art and sportive nature of the inhabitants of the north-eastern state.

Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s ‘Pink’ to be scree...

November 28, 2016

As Bollywood is gradually delving in a diverse set of subjects, it is also gaining an international identity. After Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai’, it is time for filmmaker Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s ‘Pink’ to be screened at the United Nations

Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s death mourned in Ind...

November 28, 2016

As Fidel Castro passed away on November 25, Indians too shared their emotions on his death.

Demonetisation: Drive against devils or cashtratio...

November 28, 2016

A coin has two sides, and so does the Indian premier, Narendra Modi’s announcement to demonetise overnight the high-value currency notes of INR 500 and INR 1,000 on a national telecast on 8 November, 2016. Why did Narendra Modi take this bold decision without elaborate consulta...

Demonetisation: Soiled currency bills to the rescu...

November 25, 2016

When was the last time you tried to avoid a soiled currency note or made faces when somebody tried to short-change your money with soiled notes? When was the last time people refused soiled notes that you tried to desperately get rid of? You might want to rethink now.

Evolution of Smartphone Films in India

November 22, 2016

The transition from celluloid to digital medium has seen quite an emotional as well as technical turmoil in the worldwide cinema space; now a leap to Smartphone films might be a quicker one, or will it be tricky?

Can Coldplay concert success revolutionise India�...

November 21, 2016

Over 80,000 spectators crooned with the British rock band Coldplay in Mumbai on Saturday; however, why international bands don't perform in India regularly remains an enigma.

Cattle class rail safety in India makes bullet tra...

November 21, 2016

While condolences and reactions on the catastrophic train derailment are pouring in, serious concerns about the cattle class rail infrastructure in India becomes blatantly evident.

Israeli President meets Indian PM for bilateral ta...

November 16, 2016

The Israeli President, Reuven Rivlin met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a six-day visit to India, strengthening ties between the two countries. With a large allocation of spending on defence and increasing focus on international security, it comes as no surprise that Indo...