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Films with thought provoking content fail to find audience in India

Films with thought provoking content fail to find audience in India

July 31, 2020

Films based on philosophy and thought provoking ideas do not make money at the box office in India. Even though such films win international awards and accolades, yet they have no nest in their home country.

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Sand art washed away by Covid-19 wave

Sand art washed away by Covid-19 wave

July 31, 2020

One of the most well-known sand art creators in India and around the world, Puri-based Sudarsan Pattnaik has been key in promoting sand art as an art form in the country. A regular feature of global sand art competitions, he says the coronavirus pandemic has seriously impacted hi...

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Crematorium workers handling Covid19 deaths lack basic safety equipment

Crematorium workers handling Covid19 deaths lack basic safety equipment

July 30, 2020

Crematorium workers, who handle dead bodies of Covid19 victims, remain unnoticed but are important warriors in the battle against Coronavirus pandemic. Yet, these workers in Delhi lack basic safety measures to protect themselves from Covid19 virus.

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International Tiger Day: Five must visit Tiger Reserves in India

International Tiger Day: Five must visit Tiger Reserves in India

July 29, 2020

Home to world’s largest population of tigers, India offers amazing wildlife safari experiences where one is sure to come face to face with the most ferocious occupant of the jungle. Here are five tiger reserves worth a visit.

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Work from home, no panacea for the pandemic

Work from home, no panacea for the pandemic

July 28, 2020

Over the past four months, Indian government, ably assisted by several corporate leaders, has falsely been projecting work from home as the panacea for dealing with coronavirus pandemic. A very large majority of Indians cannot work from home and have been left behind.

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Five Indian festivals that celebrate nature

Five Indian festivals that celebrate nature

July 28, 2020

Traditionally, Indians have honoured nature and Indian cultural practices are in perfect harmony with the environment. There are also numerous festivals across the nation that celebrate nature and pass on the importance of preservation of the environment from one generation to th...

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Female comedians in India battle the dark side of standup comedy

Female comedians in India battle the dark side of standup comedy

July 27, 2020

Even as more women get into stand up comedy in India, they face online abuses, sexual harassment and physical threats from social media trolls almost every day.

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Basic income key in battling coronavirus pandemic, says UNDP

Basic income key in battling coronavirus pandemic, says UNDP

July 25, 2020

A well-targetted basic income for the poor could play a key role in stemming the advance of the coronavirus pandemic, says UN. In India, it could help in preventing reversal of decade-long gains in poverty eradication.

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Global funding for AI, ML soars

Global funding for AI, ML soars

July 25, 2020

India presents a breeding ground to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning enterprises and institutions worldwide. But it still has a long way to go to match global AI giants.

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Floods overwhelm pandemic-hit Assam

Floods overwhelm pandemic-hit Assam

July 23, 2020

Assam’s annual ritual of devastating floods comes on the back of a sharp spike in the number of coronavirus cases. Now a cocktail of the two dangers threatens not just millions of humans but also puts in peril the state’s rich wildlife.

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Freeing the minds of idea of slavery

Freeing the minds of idea of slavery

July 23, 2020

Nearly 150 years after it was abolished from most nations, slavery continues to rankle millions of people and is one of the most divisive issues.

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Pandemic-hit priests pray for devotees

Pandemic-hit priests pray for devotees

July 22, 2020

Though most temples have reopened after having stayed closed for over three months, full-time priests find it difficult to make ends meet as most of believers stay away.

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