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MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2016 commences
October 21, 2016
The MAMI Mumbai Film Festival was inaugurated yesterday and has much to offer in the coming days, in terms of contemporary and classic cinema, both Indian and international.
Read MoreBollywood film ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ caught in controversy
October 21, 2016
The terrorist attack in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir in September 2016, has affected a lot of dimensions in both India and Pakistan. And now, Bollywood suffers too as an Indian nationalist party protest the release of the Hindi movie ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ as it stars a Pakistani act...
Read MoreRevisions in Montreal Protocol to reduce HFCs
October 17, 2016
Days after many countries joined hands to mitigate the increase in global climate issues, new revisions in the Montreal Protocol are now focusing towards reducing the use of Hydro Fluorocarbons (HFCs) contributing in the increase of global warming.
Read MoreBefikre, the first Bollywood film shot entirely in France
October 12, 2016
Befikre, an Indian comedy directed by Aditya Chopra, is scheduled to be released on December 9. It now holds the distinction of becoming the first Bollywood film shot entirely in France, thanks notably to the international tax rebate introduced on January 1 there.
Read MoreMovie review: Pink
September 20, 2016
While the Indian film space is gradually getting used to a diverse set of subjects, sometimes uneasy social commentaries like Pink come as a much-needed guidebook underlining issues such as prejudices against women and their degree of freedom in the patriarchal Indian society.
Read MoreSmita Srivastava
July 5, 2016
While the lengthy and tedious visa process may be discouraging, the varied experiences such as wildlife, beaches, vineyards and gourmet cuisine that South Africa offers - coupled with competitive exchange rates – makes it a favourable destination for Indians.
Read MoreBritish voters choose to exit the European Union
June 24, 2016
After a tight and rough race, British voters have chosen to exit the European Union, in the “Brexit” referendum organised on June 23. It triggered a wave of uncertainty and volatility on the world markets, including Indian ones. The Sensex and the Indian rupee fell sharply. I...
Read More“Brexit” or “Bremain”? Will Britain stay in the European Union?
June 18, 2016
The Brexit votes will be conducted in the United Kingdom on June 23, where the citizens, including a nearly 3 million diaspora population of Indian origin residing in the UK, will voice their opinion whether the country should 'Remain' or 'Exit' Europe. This tight race will also ...
Read MoreGrowing Pollution in New Delhi
June 7, 2016
According to a research, air pollution in New Delhi is relatively high as compared to other parts in the country and reduces life expectancy of the people by around six years.
Read MoreInternet users base grew at 40% in India in 2015
June 3, 2016
Internet users in India reached to 277 million, making it the only country in 2015 with a growth rate of 40%. India became the world’s second largest country in terms of Internet users, ahead of US and behind China, even if retail online sales have been much less dynamic recent...
Read MoreEurope India Foundation for Excellence
June 2, 2016
As Modi government completed two years in office, one of his pet schemes, Skill India, was in focus here in Paris as UNESCO hosted a Global Skill Development Meet, attended by delegations from various countries around the world. The meet was organised by the Europe India Foundati...
Read MoreEducation in India
April 29, 2016
According to a United Nations report, international support for education in India is increasing. As per a data compiled by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and released on April 27, India received 806 million US dollars in 2014...
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