Chhattisgarh
Kisan Garjana Rally- Bharatiya Kisan Sangh Organises Farmers’ Protest in Delhi
December 20, 2022
Over 55,000 farmers from various states of India staged a protest at Ramlila Maidan of Delhi on Monday in a rally organised by Bhartiya Kisan Sangh, part of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, parent of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. The organisers say that the Kisan Garjana pro...
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GI tag for India’s red ant chutney to set tables on fire
July 31, 2022
For centuries, the Red Ant Chutney, a unique delicacy has remained hidden in the dense forests inhabited by numerous tribal communities in Eastern and Central India. Made of red ants and their eggs, it is a paste that is served as a chutney to go as an accompaniment to any meal. ...
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Bastar: A tribal treasure trove
February 3, 2021
Often overlooked by travellers, Chhattisgarh’s Bastar is a myriad of wonders. A goldmine of fascinating tribal culture in India, it thrives on the cultural magnitudes, age-old traditions and rituals that are yet to be explored. Whether it is the exclusive handicrafts, wild rive...
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The Battles Ahead
January 5, 2018
With eight states going to the polls in the New Year, will the saffron surge hold its sway over voters or will it boost Congress prospects ahead of the 2019 elections?
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The son also rises
December 5, 2017
Rahul Gandhi, scion of India's most enduring political dynasty will now preside over the 132-year old Indian National Congress. The 'crown' of president poses several challenges for Rahul Gandhi. Will he sink or lead the party? Only time will tell.
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Maximum Politics, Maximum Governance
September 1, 2017
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to rejig his Cabinet any day now, to infuse new blood, ahead of 2019 General Elections.
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A political somersault in the state of Bihar
July 28, 2017
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar joined hands with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as he jilted an uncomfortable ally, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and became the chief minister for the sixth time. What are the political ramifications for Indian politics?
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Persistent conflicts on the Red Corridors reveal India’s tribal crisis
April 28, 2017
India has labelled the Maoists as rebels long back and the Naxalites have remained prompt in their answers; the recent one was reported in a tribal (adivasi) heartland, where 25 paramilitary soldiers were killed in Sukma, a remote district in Chhattisgarh.
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Indian film Newton travels to Berlin
January 25, 2017
On a weekend when a couple of mega blockbusters such as Raees and Kaabil are hitting the theatres, one might be apprehensive that the news of Newton, an Indian film, making it to the world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival might get overlooked.
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India witnesses world’s largest street light replacement programme
January 9, 2017
As global bodies on energy efficiency discuss imperative measures to make an impact on the carbon footprint, India is set to witness the world's largest street light replacement programme (SLNP), today.
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River Narmada – a spell work by the nature
December 28, 2016
Emerging from central India in the Amarkantak Plateau, River Narmada is considered the holiest among all other sacred rivers in India. It holds a rich, diverse religious significance and geology and the locals have a book full of stories associated with its formations and existen...
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MSF in New Delhi marked one year of Kunduz hospital attack in Afghanistan
October 7, 2016
Marking one year of attack on medical facilities in Afghanistan last year, Doctors Without Borders/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) trauma centre in Kunduz, Afghanistan, MSF India organised an event titled “Saving Lives, Staying Alive”on October 3, 2016 at the India Habitat ...
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