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RBI raises repo rate again
August 5, 2018
Last week, the Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate, the interbank overnight lending rate. The second increase in three months points to rising inflation and coupled with higher fiscal deficit and high crude prices spells trouble for the Indian economy.
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The culture of kite flying in India
August 4, 2018
Bright coloured kites, spools and their coloured threads paint a perfect picture in the Indian skies especially during the harvest festivals and the Indian independence day. In the country, kite flying goes beyond festivities - it is an expression of patriotism and also marks the...
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Is Indian showbiz opening up to transgender community?
August 4, 2018
Bollywood is trying its best to evolve and adapt the changing social status quo. However, while many films and even television shows in the past have fomented homophobia and engender stigma against the transgender community by reducing them to unrealistic stereotypes, today India...
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Does your website offer a user-friendly experience?
August 4, 2018
An ideal user experience encompasses interconnected functionality, navigation and design. Here are some basic website features to increase customer engagement and decrease bounce rates.
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Of art, nature and fashion
July 27, 2018
Artists like Rembrandt Harmenszoon, Vincent van Gogh, Willem de Kooning, and many others popularised the impasto painting technique with their thick consistencies and fine knife strokes. Today, an Indian visual artist Nandita Richie is diversifying the art form into ‘wearablesâ...
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Still not in a space where our wildlife is safe
July 27, 2018
Poaching and man-animal conflicts in India are taking the lives of hundreds of animals every year. As numbers of extinct, endangered and threatened species are on a steady rise, there is need for stronger law enforcement and technology-led mechanisms for proactive actions.
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Indian origin entrepreneur’s start-up fights fake news
July 23, 2018
A student at the Cambridge University has set up Logically, a start-up to fight by the spread of fake news. With the help of artificial and human intelligence, the boy hailing from Mysore sets to combat the menace across the globe.
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India’s thali culture: platters for plates
July 21, 2018
A big plate of assorted dishes, a thali is not just a meal. It is a representation of local cultures. Inclusive of all courses, right from palate cleansers to appetizers, savouries and sweets, thali is a full-fledged Indian meal.
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All India Radio launches web radio service for Odia diaspora
July 17, 2018
In an attempt to reach out to the Odia diaspora and as part of its policy to expand its global reach, India's national broadcaster has launched a new web based radio service, also staying at par with the technological advancements around.
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India remains a booming tourism market globally
July 16, 2018
Tourism has been booming in India, with the industry having seeing an upsurge lately. At such a time, a hike in the e-visa fees for foreign tourists coming into the country could halt this growth, although briefly, say experts.
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Celebrating the Korean cultural wave in India
July 12, 2018
The Korean wave in India has evolved from a regional development into a national phenomenon. Looking at the increasing number of K-culture fanatics in the country, the Korean Cultural Centre in India organised Changwon K-POP India 2018 that drew K-pop enthusiasts from all over th...
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Chinese airlines entry restricted into Indian skies
July 9, 2018
In order to give more room to Indian carriers to full fill their quota of flying on the India- China air route, India has restricted China's request to have more of the Chinese carriers fly into India.
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