IFFI Goa 2017 lures cinephiles with an attractive line-up

The jury that selected Nude by Ravi Jadhav and S Durga by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan must have done something right with the selection process as the diverse range of films in the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) list is drawing cinephiles in large numbers.

Karnataka assembly passes anti-superstition bill

In the midst of protests, Karnataka legislative assembly passes the popular anti superstition bill, listing the banned superstitious practices.

Tag-less Airports

In a bid to avoid harassment and hassles at airports, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has taken the initiative to reduce management friction by removing the requirement for hand baggage tags at airports. There have been instances where passengers are queuing to board their ...

Interview with Hassan Madah, Israel Tourism

Timeless and Significant – All India Radio (AIR)

The Akashvani Annual Award ceremony re-established the wistfulness and significance of All India Radio (AIR) to the citizens of the country as the most authentic source of news, till date.

World Immunisation Week: UNICEF vaccinates almost half the world’s children

As the world observes International Immunisation Week from April 24-30, 2017, with the theme #VaccinesWork, a data released by United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reveals that UNICEF is the largest buyer of vaccines for children in the world, yet millions of children in India...

The Indian diaspora and its festivals

No matter how far from the roots, the Indian diaspora always carry a bounty of Indian traditions with them wherever they go. And, over the decades, Indian festivals and rituals have found a place in various foreign locales as well.

Sujata Bajaj’s ‘Ganapati’ connection

A sincere worshipper of Lord Ganapati (Ganesha), Indian artist Sujata Bajaj has been creating geometrical and sharp structures of the deity over the years and recently came up with another book of creations, titled ‘Ganapati’.

Turtuk – where digital mail didn’t replace postal letters

As modern technologies and western influences have found a place even in the most isolated parts of India, there are some places that still hold on to the traditional communication mediums and preserve the old India. Turtuk in Ladakh is one of them.

Mansaf: Jordan’s national platter

Famous for its kebabs, mezze platter, Mansaf and a variety of desserts, Jordanian cuisine caters to every need and fancy of an average foodie – from fine diners to street food enthusiasts, from meat lovers to vegetarians and from savory bites to sweet cravings.

Wildlife’s Unsung Heroes

While the numbers of extinct, endangered, vulnerable and threatened species of animals and birds are on a steady rise, people across the globe are only prattling about the muddle associated with wildlife. At a time when the loss of wildlife and wildlife-rich grasslands is rapidly...

Social media marketing essentials for a startup

Among many hundreds of startups in the world, it is necessary to make sure that one isn’t lost in the crowd. And, as social media allows easy entry and minimal cost of operations, what better than using plenty of social media platforms to create and share content or to particip...