News – India & You

Misplaced nostalgia – renovation of Metro Cinema Hall

Misplaced nostalgia – renovation of Metro Ci...

September 29, 2016

The debate to determine if a heritage single-screen theatre should be revamped into a multiplex with a modern day retail experience is touch-and-go. Nostalgic cinephiles in Kolkata are saddened by the conversion of Metro Cinema Hall into an Inox multiplex. However, they prefer a ...

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Kerala aims at tourism without disruption, says CM Vijayan

Kerala aims at tourism without disruption, says CM...

September 28, 2016

Despite apprehensions regarding an unavoidable hartal (strike) on Wednesday called by the United Democratic Front (UDF) in Thiruvananthapuram, a city in Kerala, the Chief Minister of the south Indian state, Pinarayi Vijayan promises to ensure minimal disruption to tourism activit...

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Ziro Festival of Music in Arunachal a grand success

Ziro Festival of Music in Arunachal a grand succes...

September 27, 2016

Ziro Festival of Music (ZFM) , an annual music festival held in the Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India, concluded on September 25, witnessing delightful participation from music lovers and travellers from all over. An annual music festival was held in the enigmat...

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Eight satellites launched by India

Eight satellites launched by India

September 26, 2016

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today launched its weather satellite SCATSAT-1 and seven co-passenger satellites. The satellites were launched in two different orbits using the space organisation’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). This will be PSLV’s thirt...

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Janpath Market in New Delhi

Janpath Market in New Delhi

September 26, 2016

Janpath is a market that is well and truly Indian in its style and offerings. One can visit the market and discover its colours, varieties and, above all, life. Janpath, that literary means ‘people’s path’/‘commoners’ road’, is one of the oldest markets in New Delhi. ...

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India Runway Fashion Week, 2016

India Runway Fashion Week, 2016

September 23, 2016

The India Runway Week (IRW) is a platform to uplift young fashion curators and bring together retailers, bloggers and students of the Indian fashion fraternity and help them connect. At the recently held seventh season of the show both new and old designers showcased their work. ...

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India tourism aims to capitalise on improved air connectivity

India tourism aims to capitalise on improved air c...

September 23, 2016

The Indian travel and tourism sector is poised to become the most investment-friendly market of the world in terms of attracting global investors, anticipating quick solution to some old challenges.

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India toying with budget reforms

India toying with budget reforms

September 21, 2016

India is all set to scrap the Railway Budget, introduce outcome-based budgeting and present a separate farm budget.

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Elephanta Caves

Elephanta Caves

September 21, 2016

The one hour boat journey - from the Gateway of India in Mumbai - is quite difficult in this monsoon period, where the waves make the boat swing from left to right. We finally arrive to Elephanta island to discover its medieval caves classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Th...

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Movie review: Pink

Movie review: Pink

September 20, 2016

While the Indian film space is gradually getting used to a diverse set of subjects, sometimes uneasy social commentaries like Pink come as a much-needed guidebook underlining issues such as prejudices against women and their degree of freedom in the patriarchal Indian society.

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