New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Learn how to resolve mathematical puzzles and paradoxes, mind-bending concepts and their surprising solutions; know how to put the pieces together to create a powerful social media presence; flick through…
By Nury Vittachi Memo To Self: Must write to the International Olympic Committee to introduce a “rolling eye” competition, so my kids can win gold, silver and bronze. They have to do something worthwhile with…
By Bhanu Sridharan Bengaluru, June 28 (IANS/Mongabay) Most rivers in South India begin as small streams in forested mountains. The Western Ghats are filled with such streams. As they flow downhill they join other streams…
By Mridula Narayan Jaipur, June 27 (IANS) The “green agents” of Baran district in Rajasthan are nurturing foliage in their villages, despite a two-year rainfall deficit in the region. Over 3,000 children across 20 villages…
By Siddhi Jain New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) A popular Japanese craft, Aritayaki porcelain enjoys a global market but estimates suggest there are barely about a hundred independent artists producing it by hand. Japanese artist…
By Mohit Dubey Lucknow, June 24 (IANS) Much before the Indian parliament promulgated the Right to Education Act (RTE) in 2009 that guaranteed education to all a committed local teacher had already pioneered the idea…
By Venkatachari Jagannathan Chennai, June 23 (IANS) It’s time for vazhaipoo (banana flower) fritters. Vazhaipoo cutlets and vadas have become passe, said a top chef at the newly-opened Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road. He also said…
By Nury Vittachi This columnist once wrote to a friend gently suggesting that he was not cut out to be an anger management therapist. He replied in capital letters: “SO. WHAT. ARE. YOU. SAYING?” People…
By Saket Suman Hardly has any novel been awaited with as much curiosity and anticipation in recent times as Vikram Seths sequel to the monumental “A Suitable Boy” (1993). Five years on, since he was…
By Vishal Gulati Manali, June 17 (IANS) Construction of Rohtang tunnel, one of the world’s most challenging motorable projects at 3,000 metres above sea level and which will provide an all-season connectivity to the landlocked…
By Vishal Gulati Manali, June 17 (IANS) Construction of Rohtang tunnel, one of the world’s most challenging motorable projects at 3,000 metres above sea level and which will provide an all-season connectivity to the landlocked…
By Archana Sharma Jaipur, June 17 (IANS) They are Muslims, yet they sing Krishna “bhajans” (hymns) from Hindu lore. They have adopted a hybrid culture that is a mix of both religions and lifestyles. Many…
Thimphu, June 14 (IANS) Bhutans annual literary gathering, the Mountain Echoes Literary Festival, an like no other thanks to its magnificent backdrop, will return this August for its ninth edition, featuring a diverse set of…
London, June 12 (IANS) India’s popular Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) has completed five years of its presence here in what was a bespoke programme for UK audiences, featuring dialogues and debates from across the South…
By Milinda Ghosh Roy Kolkata, June 12 (IANS) With food stalls lining the streets, devotees queuing up outside eateries and plates full of food passed among families and friends, the whole of Kolkata turns into…
By Umer Rashid Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh), June 10 (IANS) Inside a dimly-lit classroom in this district, with its walls decorated with drawings and paintings made by children, Seema Yadav, 36, is teaching a group of…
London, June 9 (IANS) The London edition of Indias popular Jaipur Literature Festival “ZEE JLF at The British Library” has kicked off, filling the historic spaces of Londons iconic literary venue and welcoming over 100…
Thimphu, June 8 (IANS) The picturesque capital of arguably the worlds happiest country is all set to host a unique “Thuendrel: Inter-Faith Chanting” event on Saturday. The event is a part of the year-long celebrations…
By Nury Vittachi The Chinese government recently decided that all spermatozoa donated to Beijing’s main sperm bank must be loyal to the communist party. Good idea! But how do you check? You can’t interview them….
London, June 7 (IANS) South Asias literary heritage, oral traditions, performing arts, books and ideas will take centrestage here at the iconic British Library over the weekend as the London leg of the immensely popular…