News – India & You
Hi-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...
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The 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...
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Rajasthan 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 ...
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Bagru 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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Holi Festivities
March 23, 2016
While the popular destination to enjoy the colours of holi is Braj, a small town in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh where it is believed that Lord Krishna grew up; the living palace at Udaipur opens its gates to witness a royal celebration. Colours, Krishna-Radha raas (dance)...
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Virat Kohli
March 23, 2016
The sportsman carries tremendous burden of expectations in a country where cricket is almost a religion. Virat Kohli, who will turn 28 this year, is termed as the new national sensation, consistently winning hearts of hundreds of millions fans by his brilliant performances with t...
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World Cultural Festival 2016
March 22, 2016
To celebrate 35 years of service to humanity, The Art of Living has organised the World Cultural Festival 2016 from March 11-13, 2016. Headquartered in Bangaluru and with operations in 155 countries, The Art of Living is a non-profit humanitarian organisation found in 1981 by the...
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World Sufi Forum 2016
March 22, 2016
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed on the need to build peace and harmony in the world, as hundreds of people attended the World Sufi Forum from March 17-20, 2016 in New Delhi. With an aim to strengthen global peace, stand against violence and spread spiritual messag...
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A drop in child labour in India
March 21, 2016
According to India’s child labour ministry, the number of children working as child labours in India fell to 4.5 million, as compared to 12.6 million 10 years ago and this has compelled the Labour ministry to amend and reinforce the child labour laws in the country. The number ...
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IIFA awards 2016
March 18, 2016
Twice in UK, once in Amsterdam and with this year’s edition, The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards will be taking place in Europe for the fourth time scheduled for June 23-26, 2016. The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards takes the Indian film industry...
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