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How social media bots are influencing our everyday life
December 22, 2017
Social media bots on the World Wide Web have emerged as major influencers in shaping public opinion by acting as incessant forces. However, not only social networking but these have also entered shopping sites and online booking platforms.
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India Ranks Fifth Most Vacation Deprived Country
December 22, 2017
A recent study by a leading online travel agency states that Indians are vacation deprived, mostly owing to reasons, not in their control.
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Kumari – the living goddess of Nepal
December 22, 2017
Surrounded by the modern day houses and shops, exists the centuries-old ‘Kumari House’ in the royal palace of Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu. The medieval structure houses ‘Kumari’ - Kathmandu’s ‘living goddess’, who is evoked in a young girl every morning.
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The changing face of airports in north-east India
December 21, 2017
The government plans to upgrade various airports in the north-east by 2020. As part of the Act East Policy, the redevelopment is seeking support from the government as well as the Airports Authority of India.
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Kathmandu’s architectural gems
December 18, 2017
Kathmandu has been home to Nepal’s architectural wealth, which expanded between the 15th and 18th centuries. Though those illustrious times may have ended, remains of traditionally carved old heritage buildings in the city still exist in narrow modernised surroundings.
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The enchanting Sagano Bamboo Forest in Japan
December 16, 2017
Not too far from the humdrum of the city of Kyoto is the Sagano Bamboo Forest, perhaps the most visited yet tranquil natural spot in the region. It is known for its towering trees, but other than the mystic sight of these natural beauties, look out for the sound of nature that re...
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A cheesy soirée with French expert François Robin
December 15, 2017
The most delectable cheese in the world undoubtedly comes from Europe where cheese experts use ancestral knowledge to produce a variety of high-quality cheese. From French Camembert to Greek Feta and also Italian Burrata, the options are endless...
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A dialogue on gender equality
December 13, 2017
Following the launch of Bonjour India, a one-day intense platform for exchanges on gender equality- ‘Equal World Equal Spaces’, organised by French Institute in India in association with Women Work & Health Initiative (WWHI), a non-profit organisation.
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Experience the joy of mountain trains in India
December 11, 2017
Constructed by the British colonial rulers as a means of getaway to the hill stations, escaping the blistering summers, the mountain trains of India are still up and running and now feature on the World Heritage list of UNESCO. A ride in any of the three gravity-defying, small tr...
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Geo-political implications of Chabahar Port
December 6, 2017
The Chabahar port is being seen as an important corridor for India to enter into Afghanistan's and Central Asia's markets. But while the Indian prime minister has been investing in the development of the project, it should be interesting to see how he balances the act with the Un...
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Flip side of Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017
November 30, 2017
With a theme focusing on women empowerment, the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017, which is being held in India for the first time, is missing out on declining numbers of women in workforce, and how Ivanka Trump's statements are a contradiction to her actions.
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Help reaching Indians in Bali as volcano alert rises
November 28, 2017
After the volcano alert was raised to the highest level in Bali, the Indian Mission there is providing aid to Indians in trouble.
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