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Sultan Qaboos bin Said: Henry Kissinger of Middle East, with a difference
January 15, 2020
I strongly feel that United Nations owes him more than just a half-mast. My experience with Oman and visits during my UN days revealed Sultan Qaboos bin Said’s new world of quiet diplomacy, a monarchy committed to the people and that skilfully engages in preventing conflicts even at the risk of jeopardising the relations with neighbours. A monarch who risked the Arab coterie to develop global camaraderie.
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EIFE and ORMAS organise EU-India workshop on skill development in Odisha
January 15, 2020
In an attempt to provide a boost to India’s skill development ecosystem, Europe India Foundation for Excellence (EIFE), a not-for-profit organisation based in Brussels, brought a European delegation to present the expertise and best practices from Europe. Experts from leading skilling institutions in France, Germany and Russia participated in the conference to discuss collaboration with Indian partners.
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The global consequence of fast fashion
January 8, 2020
As our need to consume more increases every day, the earth pays its price.
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A solitary welcome to the New Year
December 27, 2019
Looking for an escape from the rumpus of the shimmery manner of modern New Year celebrations? Media India Group brings to you a combination of four calm yet enticing places that one can choose to celebrate the arrival of New Year. 1. Khajjiar Looking forward to spend the New Year enjoying a […]
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Hidden treasures in Himachal
December 23, 2019
A vacation in the mountains typically brings about a feeling of being close to nature and away from the conundrum of chaos and crowds. However, with the growing number of tourists, the feeling is somewhere lost. So take the road less travelled and discover the hidden treasures of Himachal Pradesh, to fancy the little wonders […]
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The story of swimming camels
December 23, 2019
The Kharai camels derive their name from their unique diet of saline vegetation, primarily mangroves, Kharai meaning ‘salty’ in the Gujarati language. Found along the coastal region of Kutch in the westernmost state of India, Gujarat, these camels that are native to the region have evolved over time to survive on both dry land and […]
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Indian cultural heritage inscribed in UNESCO list
December 20, 2019
The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage under UNESCO established a list in 2008 to protect and create awareness about intangible cultural practices which define the diversity in heritage of a country and would be lost to the world if not preserved.
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Mysore Palace, Karnataka
December 17, 2019
Karnataka’s Mysore Palace is a unique blend of Hindu, Mughal, Rajput and Gothic Styles. Made of fine granite & pink marble stone, it houses 14 ancient temples that speak volume about India’s rich culture. Originally built of wood in 1897, it was rebuilt in 1912 after catching fire. The illuminated palace makes for a beautiful view, […]
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Citizen Amendment Act
December 15, 2019
With nearly half of India burning after the Citizen Amendment Bill was passed, what will be its impact on the ties between its two friendly neighbours –Bangladesh and Afghanistan?
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INFOCOM 2019 organises state forums to showcase their potential
December 9, 2019
The three-day conference INFOCOM in its 18th edition has adopted the theme of facing the challenges of VUCA world and winning. VUCA is an acronym that stands for volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, a combination of qualities that, taken together, characterise the nature of some difficult conditions and situations.
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