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Replacing traditional stoves with solar cooking solutions

Replacing traditional stoves with solar cooking solutions

October 17, 2018

In order to encourage the development of solar operated facilities in the country, the Indian government is inviting researchers from academic and research institutions, organisations and industries, to submit designs for solar chulhas (traditional Indian cooking stove) before De...

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Experience Cherry Blossoms in Meghalaya

Experience Cherry Blossoms in Meghalaya

October 16, 2018

This year, the embassy of Japan in India will be a strategic partner of the festival. They will have a stall and there will be cultural exhibitions and a Japanese Food Pavilion.

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India: El Dorado for Biscuit Manufacturers

India: El Dorado for Biscuit Manufacturers

October 15, 2018

India is already the world’s third largest biscuit producer, after the United States and China and its market is evolving rapidly as consumption patterns, consumer tastes and preferences begin to vary. Yet, the country is home to the world’s most promising market.

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A Battle of Bottles : From Sugary Sodas to Healthier Options

A Battle of Bottles : From Sugary Sodas to Healthier Options

October 15, 2018

For juices, there is a huge requirement of water, the availability of which is scarce, especially in and around Delhi. Groundwater levels in the capital are rather low for the government to permit the setting up of a manufacturing plant. Even the existing units are being shut dow...

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Order your Groceries Online in India

Order your Groceries Online in India

October 15, 2018

The online food and grocery business in India reached the EUR 1 billion mark last year and according to various research reports, it is expected to grow at 72 pc a year, reaching EUR 4 billion by 2020 even as the overall online retail industry business expands to EUR 24 billion i...

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Navratri marks the arrival of festive season in India

Navratri marks the arrival of festive season in India

October 14, 2018

The festival of Navratri ('nav' translates to 'nine' and 'ratri' means 'nights') is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Durga and lasts for nine nights and ten days. From pujas (worshipping) to traditional Indian dance forms like dandiya and garba, the festival is celebrated in differ...

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Will Rajasthan help Congress reboot?

Will Rajasthan help Congress reboot?

October 12, 2018

Of the five poll-bound states going to elections in November and December this year, Rajasthan in western India seems to be most promising for the Congress, which has been decimated from power in most states.

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Hip hop artists from Shillong using music and graffiti to speak up

Hip hop artists from Shillong using music and graffiti to speak up

October 12, 2018

Conceived in the US as the voice of black rebellion, hip hop has disintegrated into something violent and misogynistic. However, in Northeast India, artists are going back to the roots of the genre to voice the vox populi.

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Netflix’s Indian series Sacred Games gets worldwide recognition

Netflix’s Indian series Sacred Games gets worldwide recognition

October 11, 2018

After marque shows on Netflix like The Crown and Narcos, the Indian series Sacred Games turned out to be a game changer for Netflix, and in particular for India’s nascent digital video-on-demand industry. However, ahead of the release of its second season, the show has been cau...

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Emirates direct flights from Dubai to Edinburgh

Emirates direct flights from Dubai to Edinburgh

October 10, 2018

The new route for Emirates comes on the same day as Etihad's closure of its Abu Dhabi to Edinburgh route, which was announced in April 2018. In a statement, Etihad Airways said that the closure was, 'part of an ongoing review of network performance.'

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Hollywood embraces Indian deities

Hollywood embraces Indian deities

October 10, 2018

There are countless characters in the Indian mythology and many still remain unknown to most people. Hollywood movies like the Pirates of the Caribbean and Avatar, have been taking their character inspirations from Indian deities. Read on to see; how many can you tick off?

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Biometric self-boarding systems to chip in at Bengaluru airport

Biometric self-boarding systems to chip in at Bengaluru airport

October 9, 2018

Indian flyers will soon find shorter queues and have a seamless journey without obstacles or hassles from stepping into the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) up to the boarding point.

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