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NGO Series: The Rising People Welfare Society

January 3, 2017

In an effort to contribute to the society, a movement by young people taking ownership of the institutionalised children in the community led to the formation of ‘The Rising People Welfare Society’, an NGO in New Delhi that helps provide education and healthcare to Delhi's ma...

Gentle jumbos to enthrall tourists in Nepal

January 3, 2017

The 13th Chitwan Elephant Festival kicked off in Chitwan with the participation of over 50 elephants and with an objective to improve its local tourism. The five-day event featured sports and beauty contests by the elephants that brought fun, sports and adventure in Sauraha’s C...

Satyajit Ray’s Feluda comes to Bollywood

January 3, 2017

From Baker Street in London to Rajani Sen Road in Kolkata, the nostalgia and relevance are not difficult to figure for someone who knows Holmes and Feluda as the colonial cousins from the east and the west!

Planning of a desert festival: behind the scenes of Rann Utsav

January 3, 2017

India’s largest district, a rarely traversed arid desert, comes to life during the winter months in form of a culturally rich and exquisitely crafted extravaganza. But, what goes into the making of this rare desert festival and what are the challenges faced? Here’s a sneak pe...

Jal Mahotsav – experience the diverse facets of Madhya Pradesh

January 2, 2017

The water festival has much to offer to people of all ages and tastes; from hot air balloon rides, paragliding, cycling and early morning yoga sessions, to various water sports like parasailing, motor boat rides and house boat experiences, among other cultural attractions like tr...

Smart cities project need inclusion of art and culture

January 2, 2017

Smart Cities project must look into incorporating creative arts clusters which can create a critical mass of 24/7 available activities to showcase and leverage the city’s culture.

5 cities that celebrated the New Year with a bang!

January 2, 2017

Fireworks go off as the countdown begins on the New Year’s Eve. While only a few chose to stay indoors, people gathered in thick numbers to celebrate the New Year in cities like Paris, London, New York, Bangkok, and Dubai.

2016 Retrospective for India

December 31, 2016

Here is a compilation of India's most important events in 2016. Media India Group team wishes our readers a very happy New Year.

Apple to roll out manufacturing unit in Bengaluru

December 30, 2016

Apple will soon be manufacturing iPhones in the South Indian city of Bengaluru to address the demand in India; however, the strategic move also sparks few imperative questions.

Indian classical dance form makes it to the Guinness book

December 30, 2016

A new record was set when 6,117 Kuchipudi dancers from across India and other nations came together at an event to present a mega dance performance which made its way to the Guinness.

Stories of mixed identity and search for roots

December 30, 2016

The new generation Indian diaspora is a mixed clan. While some are well-versed with Indian traditions and cultures, the others have never even visited India. Some are proud of their mixed identity,while it is awkward for others. However, the Indian government is leaving no stone ...