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The son also rises
December 5, 2017
Rahul Gandhi, scion of India's most enduring political dynasty will now preside over the 132-year old Indian National Congress. The 'crown' of president poses several challenges for Rahul Gandhi. Will he sink or lead the party? Only time will tell.
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5 festivals to attend in December
November 15, 2017
Winter is coming and there is no dearth of festivals in India! A country that is always soaked in the spirit of festivity plays a perfect host to numerous global festivals for that needed closure.
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The Kolkata Airport Cargo Story
October 31, 2017
A look at the inception and growth of the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata and how Airports Authority of India (AAI) has managed to effectively implement initiatives making this airport a success story. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (...
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Centuries-old temples unearthed in West Bengal
October 27, 2017
Less than 130 kilometres from Kolkata, in an area at East Burdwan's Bhuri village, two temples emerged while local workers were digging. The initial inspection and predictions tell that the temples could be centuries old.
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World Water Week 2017
August 31, 2017
As the world observes 2017 World Water Week from August 27-September 1, over 180 million people lack basic drinking water in countries affected by conflict and unrest. And for India, where per capita availability of fresh water declined by more than 50 pc in the past 50 years, pr...
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Mayapur Escapade
August 9, 2017
A spiritual escapade to Mayapur amidst loud Kirtans (a form of devotional folk music) and keeping the beautiful campus of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in the backdrop is pleasant as well as pocket-friendly...
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Child Trafficking in West Bengal
August 2, 2017
What looks like a contrast of good and evil; the eastern Indian state of West Bengal that contributes to almost 45 pc of the country's child trafficking cases has also managed to rescue the most number of missing children between 2012 and 2017.
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Who will be the next President of India?
July 17, 2017
As the 14th Presidential election in India resumes, the BJP-led NDA candidate Ram Nath Kovind is construed to be a unanimous winner over the opposition candidate Meira Kumar.
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Ashwini Lohani
June 14, 2017
The airline is aiming to open new routes internationally and especially regionally, so as to compete with new players and satisfy increasing demand in the sector, says Lohani. Although Air India still has on-time performance issues and a massive debt, the chairman and managing di...
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Five monasteries to look out for in India
June 6, 2017
India is home to numerous monasteries that make for a peaceful visit.
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GivePhotos: Adding smiles and memories for the marginal
June 2, 2017
Let’s give away photographs to people who would never have their smiles documented as memories, thought a USA-based Indian, Bipasha Shom. A unique project, GivePhotos has already given more than thousand a reason to cherish their smile.
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Partha Ghosh
May 3, 2017
While India aims at an inclusive development in regional connectivity; Durgapur in West Bengal can boast of the first privately owned Greenfield Airport in the country.
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