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Madhubani paintings become the graffiti for Bihar

Madhubani paintings become the graffiti for Bihar

January 9, 2018

The folk painting of Madhubani will soon be seen decorating the walls of various government buildings in Bihar, the eastern Indian state where the art hails from. Traditionally done using fingers and twigs, and on mud walls, the method of applying the art has evolved with time.

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Travel trends surfacing this winter

Travel trends surfacing this winter

January 9, 2018

Not just the Indian travellers are exploring off-beat international destinations like Helsinki, and Florence, they are also choosing to stay at premium hotels instead of mid-range hotels for their domestic and foreign travels. As per the recent data shared by MakeMy Trip, a leadi...

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Short films raise questions, consider ideals on social issues

Short films raise questions, consider ideals on social issues

January 9, 2018

With the increasing influence of internet and social media platforms, various people are resorting to short films to spread social messages and ignite discussions on various social taboos.

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Fighting scavenger deaths, infant mortality and more

Fighting scavenger deaths, infant mortality and more

January 6, 2018

Even though the government and private organisations are aiming to improve the health infrastructure in India, with the increasing cases of scavenger deaths and infant mortalities, the country is still toiling to eliminate its health concerns and social taboos.

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Walking down the lanes of India’s dark history

Walking down the lanes of India’s dark history

January 5, 2018

With an elaborate history under British colonialism, India houses various dark tourism sites today. These places associated with assassinations, disasters, suffering and tragedy draw a number of tourists from around the world.

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The importance of organic followers

The importance of organic followers

January 5, 2018

While having thousands of likes and comments may make a profile or business seem popular, it might have a large number of generic and distant followers or even social media bots!

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The benefits and uses of the Indian drumstick

The benefits and uses of the Indian drumstick

January 3, 2018

For a plant that doesn't demand specific conditions for it to grow, the Indian drumstick has a host of healthy properties. Ubiquitous to South Indian cuisine, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the country, where it's traditional and modern creations are now heartily...

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Up and close with the Irrawaddy dolphins

Up and close with the Irrawaddy dolphins

January 2, 2018

Chilika Lake in Odisha houses a rich variety of birds and grasslands that makes this lagoon a top-notch tourist destination in the Puri district. Though the lake is known for bird watching, its biggest draw lies in Irrawaddy and bottlenose dolphins that migrate here during winter...

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NRI voter registration doubles in numbers

NRI voter registration doubles in numbers

December 30, 2017

The number of NRIs voting in India has doubled, as per government reports; however, a major chunk of the Indian diaspora continues to shy away from voting due to the inability of being physically present in India at the time of elections. Although measures like proxy voting are t...

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South African Tourism set to welcome the Indian cricket fans

South African Tourism set to welcome the Indian cricket fans

December 29, 2017

With cricket considered a separate religion in itself in India and the Men in Blue gearing up for their January-February 2018 tour of South Africa, the South African Tourism looks forward to hosting the Indian team and scores of sporting fans travelling to the Rainbow Nation.

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Bengaluru designs the bilingual ‘Be U’

Bengaluru designs the bilingual ‘Be U’

December 29, 2017

Bengaluru, capital city of the south Indian state of Karnataka, has become the first Indian city to have its logo. A reflection of culture and heritage, the logo is intended to promote tourism in the city, which is often traversed only for professional reasons.

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India tops in number of migrants abroad

India tops in number of migrants abroad

December 26, 2017

India has become the largest country of origin of international migrants, with the numbers doubling lately. Here is an account of the rapid immigration taking place to and fro several countries and how India is at the helm of it.

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