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August 5: Shifting the discourse from Kashmir to Ram Mandir
August 6, 2020
The decision to organise the bhoomi-pujan for the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya is a well-thought out and strategic move by the BJP to shape the political agenda of the country over years to come.
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Global leaders complicit in murder of democracy in J&K
August 5, 2020
A year of flagrant violation of human rights in Jammu & Kashmir has gone pretty much unnoticed globally as political leaders, self-proclaimed human rights champions, continue to look the other way.
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Government disregards disabled persons during pandemic
August 4, 2020
Voluntary organisations as well as family members of the disabled are left to fend for themselves as government ignores the needs of persons with special needs.
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All dressed up & nowhere to go: Fashion in era of pandemic
August 3, 2020
The pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have changed the meaning of fashion. With changes in day to day lifestyle, clothing and makeup trends, fashion as a key tool for mental fitness is gaining popularity. “They say there’s nothing that a red lipstick can’t fix. It has never...
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Films with thought provoking content fail to find audience in India
July 31, 2020
Films based on philosophy and thought provoking ideas do not make money at the box office in India. Even though such films win international awards and accolades, yet they have no nest in their home country.
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Sand art washed away by Covid-19 wave
July 31, 2020
One of the most well-known sand art creators in India and around the world, Puri-based Sudarsan Pattnaik has been key in promoting sand art as an art form in the country. A regular feature of global sand art competitions, he says the coronavirus pandemic has seriously impacted hi...
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Crematorium workers handling Covid19 deaths lack basic safety equipment
July 30, 2020
Crematorium workers, who handle dead bodies of Covid19 victims, remain unnoticed but are important warriors in the battle against Coronavirus pandemic. Yet, these workers in Delhi lack basic safety measures to protect themselves from Covid19 virus.
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International Tiger Day: Five must visit Tiger Reserves in India
July 29, 2020
Home to world’s largest population of tigers, India offers amazing wildlife safari experiences where one is sure to come face to face with the most ferocious occupant of the jungle. Here are five tiger reserves worth a visit.
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Work from home, no panacea for the pandemic
July 28, 2020
Over the past four months, Indian government, ably assisted by several corporate leaders, has falsely been projecting work from home as the panacea for dealing with coronavirus pandemic. A very large majority of Indians cannot work from home and have been left behind.
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Five Indian festivals that celebrate nature
July 28, 2020
Traditionally, Indians have honoured nature and Indian cultural practices are in perfect harmony with the environment. There are also numerous festivals across the nation that celebrate nature and pass on the importance of preservation of the environment from one generation to th...
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Female comedians in India battle the dark side of standup comedy
July 27, 2020
Even as more women get into stand up comedy in India, they face online abuses, sexual harassment and physical threats from social media trolls almost every day.
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Basic income key in battling coronavirus pandemic, says UNDP
July 25, 2020
A well-targetted basic income for the poor could play a key role in stemming the advance of the coronavirus pandemic, says UN. In India, it could help in preventing reversal of decade-long gains in poverty eradication.
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