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Jammu and Kashmir: Caged and cut-off
August 21, 2019
A fortnight after special status of Jammu and Kashmir was scrapped, the state- a flashpoint between arch rivals India and Pakistan that hit the global headlines, is conspicuously silent as well as caged and cut-off.
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Chiang Mai hosts Thailand Golf Travel Mart
August 19, 2019
Thailand is among the top destinations in Asia for golf with some 700,000 golfers going there each year. There are over 300 stunning courses in the country with comparatively low green fees and high professional standards. The World Golf Travel Agents Association recently named T...
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EU migrant crisis
August 19, 2019
Italy’s nationalist leader faces sharp criticism from EU partners over blockade of migrant boats off Italy.
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Cheap thrills on the Indian streets
August 17, 2019
Added to another chapter of the recreational drugs in India are the bhang balls, colloquially called bhola, available in dirt-cheap prices. While the trend of this recreational drug is rising, the health effects are still debatable.
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Women in European Union
August 17, 2019
One of the most progressive regions in the world, the European Union remains an under-performer in gender equality, despite a lot of discussion and some efforts.
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The blingy casinos of Goa
August 16, 2019
Goa, the smallest state of India lying on the south-western coast of the country is mainly known for its white sand beaches, nightlife, places of worship and world-heritage listed architecture. The former Portuguese province also exhibits the cultural influence from its colonial ...
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Cinematic avatars of our freedom fighters
August 15, 2019
With a lot of Indian films revolving around the national struggle for Independence, here are a few that focus primarily on the lives of the freedom fighters. India’s struggle for independence is a long saga of oppression, injustice, rising protests, blood baths and heroic epi...
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Threads of the ancient Hindu festival Raksha Bandhan
August 14, 2019
Raksha Bandhan, the traditional Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, is celebrated since ancient times. However, the look of rakhi, the thread or amulet that is considered to be an ancient means of protection in Hindu culture, has evolved over the...
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Public response unit for diaspora set up in the UK
August 14, 2019
The Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom has launched a ten-member Public Response Unit to provide instant service to the diaspora.
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New electric vehicle Cargo Moke to debut at WTM London 2019
August 13, 2019
The iconic jeep-like vehicle has been around since the 1960s. The Mini Moke appeared regularly as the village taxi in cult sci-fi series The Prisoner, featured in a number of James Bond movies and famous early owners include George Harrison from The Beatles and actress turned ani...
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Trade tiff over French tech tax
August 13, 2019
A new tax by France on ‘new economy’ companies upsets the US and threatens the start of another trade war, after China.
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The escapade of regional cinema
August 11, 2019
While Hindi films like Uri: The surgical strike, Badhaai Ho and Andhadhun dominated the national awards held in New Delhi on August 9, several regional films made their presence felt too. The Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is an isolated region where patriarchal oppression is ubiquitou...
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