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Glorious Gwalior- A peek into the regal past
December 17, 2020
Despite its proximity to Taj Mahal’s home Agra and having plenty of historically significant places that have survived the test of time; Gwalior remains off the regular traveller’s list. Encircling the majestic hillfort in the centre of the city, Gwalior is a small town about 360 km south of Delhi. It is home to rich […]
Read MoreFrom Howdy Modi to how dare Modi, asks Indian diaspora
December 11, 2020
“As the Punjab-born descendant of farmers, my heart breaks to see Punjabi farmers assaulted for protesting Indian govt’s pro-big-corporation farm bill that will destroy their farms, way of life, and culture. Hear them, meet with them, & compromise, PM Modi,” tweeted Chandigarh born & US-based lawyer and Republican Party official, Harmeet K Dhillon. Dhillon is […]
Read MoreThousands gather at Delhi’s Singhu border in support of farmers
December 8, 2020
On the eve of the nationwide strike or Bharat Bandh called by the protesting farmers, leaders of National Alliance of Peoples’ Movements (NAPM), along with advocates, student organisations
Read MoreInterview: Agriculture is not unorganised but unprotected sector, says Medha Patkar
December 3, 2020
There have been allegations as to why only Punjab and Haryana farmers protesting and not the farmers from rest of India? What do you have to say to that? Any government, whenever they are challenged as the power holders, always try and condemn the movements and try to underestimate the force and the strength. […]
Read MoreRejecting Amit Shah’s offer of talks, reinforcements join protesting farmers at Delhi border
November 30, 2020
The farmers unions unanimously rejected on Sunday union home minister Amit Shah’s offer of holding talks provided the farmers moved to Burari as a protest site. “Shah’s offer was conditional and it has been rejected after a meeting of the coordination committee of over 500 farmers’ unions from across the country. We want the right […]
Read MoreFarmers’ protest: Indian farmers let down by government on all counts
November 28, 2020
It’s been three days now that farmers from Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have been marching towards Delhi and are now in Delhi protesting against the three farm laws that were passed in September. The farmers say that the laws that concern them were passed without even consulting any farmer body. “When they introduced […]
Read MoreTAAI to meet government in bid to restart inbound tourism
November 27, 2020
Continuing its efforts to get the government to reopen the tourism sector, the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) says it hopes to meet with the officials of the ministry of civil aviation and tourism next week in order to discuss the next steps for revival of an industry that accounts for over 10 pc […]
Read MoreDay for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2020: Indian women trapped by social norms
November 25, 2020
violence against women, Indian women have had to pay a heavy price for the lockdown that followed the Covid-19 pandemic as they were subjected to higher incidence of violence. Though there may be more awareness amongst the women about their rights, the social prejudices still weigh far too heavy on them.
Read MoreLata Mangeshkar turns 91: Anecdotes from the legend’s life
September 28, 2020
Having sung songs in more than 35 Indian languages for over half a century, Lata Mangeshkar has long been a household name not just in India but in several countries around the world. For more than 73 years now, Mangeshkar has regaled music listeners with her mellifluous voice. Popular film magazine-Stardust, called it ‘the Mangeshkar […]
Read MoreFive ancient Indian board games
September 14, 2020
The Covid-19 lockdown has forced people to stay home for more than five months, resulting in an unprecedented rise in gaming, both the new online ones as well as the online versions of traditional indoor board games. Ludo King has become one of the most downloaded games in India. But few would know that the […]
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