News – India & You
Summers in India
April 17, 2016
With mercury rising with every passing day and global warming adding to the heat each year, here are some Indian drinks that not only keep one from dehydration but also are great for taste buds. The world fears yet another hot summer as the temperature rises every year, thanks to...
Read MoreAn ever-present Threat
April 15, 2016
Despite a relief from the mosquitoes causing dengue and malaria, Delhi is facing a threat with culex moquitoes, which can spread filariasis and encephalitis. As the monsoon season proceeds towards its commencement, people in Delhi have already started complaining about the increa...
Read MoreIndia’s conservation effort
April 14, 2016
The number of wild tigers in the world has increased to 3,890 in April 2016 from 3,200 in 2010, making it an increase of almost 22 pc. India is at the forefront of this conservation effort of this endangered species. The tiger population in the world has increased to almost 3,890...
Read MoreTrekking to Chandrashila
April 13, 2016
With the great Himalayan range extending to ten of its states, India offers immense opportunities to trekking enthusiasts. One such trek is Chandrashila peak, at 4000 metres, in the Tunganath region of Uttarakhand. To enjoy snow trekking adventure tour operators such as GIO adven...
Read MoreGoa, a 365 days-a-year destination
April 12, 2016
In the south western coast of India, the small state of Goa is a paradise for many. With its long beaches, its Portuguese influences and its famous carnival, it’s a key destination for tourists from around the world. Last year, the State gove...
Read MorePrince William and Kate visit India
April 12, 2016
Prince William, the duke of Cambridge, with his wife Kate, began a week’s tour of India on April 10, 2016. On their first day, the couple visited Banganga water tank in Mumbai, enjoyed a game of cricket and attended charity events. The duke and duchess of Cambridge began a seve...
Read MoreHi-tech transport
April 11, 2016
In a push towards automation, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is launching new driverless trains in the city, with a trial run from July 1, 2016. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is launching 81 driverless metros and it will start testing them in July. The trains, which ar...
Read MoreThe Jungle Book
April 10, 2016
Released in India before Europe, Jon Favreau’s and Disney’s new adaptation of “The Jungle Book” delivers as promised – Mowgli and his squad in live 3D action and a whiff of nostalgia, darker and closer to Rudyard Kipling’s original tale published at the end of...
Read MoreRajasthan tourism
April 9, 2016
From Europe, the Indian northern state of Rajasthan is maybe the most famous. Every tourists visiting the country would have discovered its famous palaces, desert and vibrant culture. The government of Rajasthan is keeping up with his positioning as number one destination for ...
Read MoreBagru Printers
April 6, 2016
Like other traditional art forms of India, block-printers of Bagru, too, have been fleeced by middlemen and traders. Through community initiatives, however, the printers are equipping themselves to work on their own terms. Bright printed fabrics spread at the common village groun...
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