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Another nail in coffin of freedom of expression in India
August 18, 2020
Supreme Court’s Friday ruling holding noted lawyer Prashant Bhushan guilty of criminal contempt of court has been roundly criticised by lawyers, former judges, retired bureaucrats and the media as an attack on freedom of expression by the guardians of the Constitution. “Supre...
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Farewell, Pandit Jasraj, the doyen of Hindustani classical music
August 18, 2020
Pandit Jasraj, who passed away in the US on August 17 following a cardiac arrest, was a vocalist of the Mewati Gharana and was known for his distinctively rich voice. Decades ago, when Jasraj sang his famous Mero Allah Meherbaan at a concert in Pakistan, he went into a trance wit...
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Sridevi through the rainbow lens
August 13, 2020
On her 57th birth anniversary on August 13, Sridevi continues to be remembered as an iconic Indian film star. Apart from being a fashion icon, highest paid Bollywood actress of her time and a Padma Shri awardee, she was an inspiration for millions, especially, for the queer commu...
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Janmashtami 2020: Delhi welcomes Lord Krishna amidst pandemic
August 13, 2020
Even through the ongoing pandemic and fear of infections, the annual celebration of Janmashtami, witnessed enthusiasm among devotees in the national capital New Delhi. Janmashtami is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna, believed to be the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishn...
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Kamala Harris: Democrats Trump card
August 12, 2020
Almost seven months after her efforts to win Democratic Party’s nomination for presidential election failed, Kamala Harris, a Person of Indian Origin (PIO), gets back into electoral fray as potential vice president on Democratic ticket. After weeks of deliberations, Democratsâ€...
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World Elephant Day2020: Elephants as Ecosystem Engineers
August 12, 2020
Elephants, because of their size, appetite and migratory habits, disperse more seeds of more species further than any other animal. They have been described as ecosystem engineers and mega- Gardeners of the Forest. We from South Asia should be proud that we also produce mega si...
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Remembering the rebel poet, Rahat Indori
August 12, 2020
Famed poet and lyricist, Rahat Indori, passed away due to cardiac arrest on August 11, a day after he tested positive for Covid-19. His poem and couplets remain more relevant and rage louder than ever today. Sabhi ka khoon shaamil hai yahan ki mitti mein, kisike baap ka Hindustan...
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Slam poetry culture in India
August 11, 2020
Slam poetry culture has become popular over the last few years. Performer-audience interactions, lack of age restrictions and creative liberty it provides, makes slam poetry a hit among new generation artistes. “Slam poetry provides the kind of freedom of expression that writte...
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Ram Mandir reinforces Ramayana Trail tourism
August 10, 2020
The construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has revived Ramayana Trail as a tourism product, with many new players joining in. The trail is likely to open a new chapter in spiritual tourism within India.
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Street food vendors in distress as Covid-19 keeps customers away
August 10, 2020
With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and markets still witnessing a lack of regular crowd, street food vendors in Delhi suffer a financial loss like never before. ‘‘I used to earn INR 25,000 per month very easily. During festival seasons, my earnings even reached almost INR 30,...
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RBI data on consumer confidence spells trouble for AatmaNirbhar Bharat
August 8, 2020
Over a month of hyped up campaign about Aatmanirbhar Bharat has failed to boost consumer morale as latest data from the Reserve Bank of India shows.
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Delhi’s dabbawallas have little on their plate during pandemic
August 6, 2020
With educational institutes shut, students gone back to their native places and people working from home, earnings for dabbawallas in Delhi has have dropped drastically. “My only source of income is preparing and delivering food to students living as paying guests and young pro...
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