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Mumbai hosts its first zine festival
May 2, 2017
An artists' duo is working on reinvigorating zine culture in India, putting them on display at an ongoing exhibition in Mumbai while also teaching others how to curate and celebrate the culture of self-published comics and literature.
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World Immunisation Week: UNICEF vaccinates almost half the world’s children
April 29, 2017
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...
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Five elaborately constructed Hindu temples around the world
April 29, 2017
Iconic tourist attractions, these elaborately constructed temples around the world are also for many and an indication that despite religious differences, beautiful architecture with a spiritual soul unifies people no matter what their beliefs.
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Launch of low cost flights in India
April 27, 2017
With the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) having flagged off, smaller regions in India are now looking at better air connectivity and are taking flying to the masses by capping airfares for as low as INR 2,500.
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Maharashtra, UP introduce mobile-classroom for underprivileged
April 27, 2017
Various educational institutions in India are ignorant about the inclusion and education of children helming from rural areas and city streets. However, there are others who are recognising the need to provide for this population to create a pool of educated and self-reliant yout...
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Architecture in Goa
April 26, 2017
Reminiscent of the Portuguese who colonised the state of Goa, its architecture is still a reflection of the culture and aesthetics that the colonisers brought from Europe and also of the traditional Goan style of architecture that always was part of the local lifestyle.
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Five ways to wear a ‘dupatta’
April 26, 2017
Experiment in a number of ways by using the traditional Indian ‘dupatta’; from a boho headband, to a summer beach dress, it’s surprising how a simple piece of cloth can be used in multiple ways.
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Telugu actor-director Kasinadhuni Viswanath wins prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2016
April 25, 2017
Veteran filmmaker and actor Kasinadhuni Viswanath was nominated for and won the Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2016, India's highest award in the film industry. The accolade will be conferred upon him by the Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on May 3, 2017.
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Google Autodraw turns amateur doodling into legit drawings
April 24, 2017
In order to provide a platform for people to be able to come up with fairly perfect shapes and curves in their depictions, Google recently introduced ‘Google Autodraw’, a new application powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, to reconstruct sketches drawn by peop...
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French Presidential Elections
April 23, 2017
As the French prepare to cast their votes on Sunday, a bit of fear and a great deal of uncertainty could play a big role in their choice of the candidate, from a field of 11 aspirants. This could benefit the far right leader Marine Le Pen.
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India becomes fourth largest aviation market in the world
April 21, 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its first 20-year passenger growth forecast, projecting that passenger numbers are expected to reach 7.3 billion by 2034. IATA also unveiled the air traffic ranking where India has gained the fourth position.
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Harisal becomes the first ideal Indian digital village
April 20, 2017
As some of the modern technologies like the internet and other western influences have enveloped even the remotest of villages in India, there are still some of them, where the people struggle to make ends meet. One such place was Harisal in Maharashtra, which has now been adapte...
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