Getting away with crimes
By Nury Vittachi A few days ago, this columnist was using an ATM machine while travelling and it warned me to “beware of robbery attempts” while simultaneously stealing my money through ridiculous bank fees. It…
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RBI Governor at centre of Ravi Subramanian’s next thriller
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan may have stopped making headlines every other day but his tenure is enough inspiration for leading thriller writer Ravi Subramanian to…
Jatin Das to exhibit 500 portraits at Lalit Kala Akademi
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Eminent artist Jatin Das is all set to exhibit a staggering 500 portraits — many of which have never been on display before — at Lalit Kala Akademi here. The…
Will Flipkart’s own smartphone capture a billion hearts?
By Nishant Arora New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) In India’s fertile mobile landscape, dominated by Chinese manufacturers (along with South Korean giant Samsung at the top) an urge to obtain “signature” handsets has charmed buyers…
Photo exhibition to mark Indira Gandhi’s centenary year
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) An exclusive photo exhibition is being organised by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust to commemorate the centenary of the former Prime Ministers birth. The exhibition will be held at her…
India’s first children’s literature festival turns 10, host of activities on offer
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The literary scene was quite different when Bookaroo — Indias first childrens literature festival — began its humble journey. This year, it turns 10 and over 60 award-winning writers, illustrators,…
Mumbai’s clock towers: Witnesses to history
By Quaid Najmi Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) They are not-so-mute witnesses to history, clanging away at intervals of 15 minutes, as if asking us all to grab the moment because time was slipping by. Perhaps…
Winds of change: Muslim girls embrace education, aim high
By Abu Zafar Katihar (Bihar)/Azamgarh/New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) For Ghazala Tasneem, October 31 was not a normal day. It was the day her dream came true and she was rewarded for her hard struggle…
Google Arts and Culture unveils its first lab experiment in India
Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Announcing the launch of Future Relics, an interactive installation that takes participants on a shared journey, connecting the past with the present whilst looking to the future, Google Arts and Culture…
Preserving local culture through a unique museum
By Somrita Ghosh Nainital (Uttarakhand), Nov 10 (IANS) One of the most sought-after destinations for tourists visiting Uttarakhand, Nainital has remained an abode of eternal charm, but very few are aware of the Lok Sanskriti…
India holds its top spot for tourism in Dubai
Dubai, Nov 9 (IANS) According to the latest data released by Dubais Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), India has retained top spot on Dubais list of source markets for inbound tourism, with…
Indradhanush Dilli returns to Delhi for 10th edition, to host numerous events for kids
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) One of the most anticipated festival of arts for children, “Indradhanush Dilli” is all set to return to the Capital for its tenth edition. Organised by Society for the Upliftment…
Canadian amputee athlete Terry Fox inspired India’s first blade runner
By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar Panaji, Nov 7 (IANS) For India’s first blade-runner Major Devinder Pal Singh (retd), legendary Canadian athlete Terry Fox was a greater inspiration than world’s most well-known prosthetics-enabled athlete, South African Oscar Pistorious,…
‘I show the small joys that we all have in everyday’s life’
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Living up to the artistic legacy of illustrious parents may be a daunting task but Paris-based Maya Burman — daughter of prominent artists Sakti Burman and Maite Delteil — seems…
India, South Africa tracing evolution of galaxies
By Sahana Ghosh Kolkata, Nov 6 (IANS) India and South Africa have decided to expand their foot-print in the realm of stars underpinned by strong historical ties dating back to over 100 years. Bolstering 20…
Women power: How a forest was saved from timber mafia
By Mudita Girotra Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Nov 5 (IANS) Armed with just water bottles and sticks, a group of poor tribal women in Muturkham village of Purbi Singhbhum district of Jharkhand trekked miles to the sal…
Accidental livestreams can bring fame, fortune and even love
By Nury Vittachi So what if I answered a kid’s “Where do babies come from” question with “3D printers”? It’s not a lie, it’s just… anticipating a probable future truth. Technology is amazing. Dads can…
Indian-born scientist attempts treating hearts via urban forests
By Vishal Gulati New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Indian-born scientist Aruni Bhatnagar is all set to install a $14.50 million “unique urban laboratory” in the US that will study the effect of green plantations on…
India’s pink army: Bringing healthcare to doorsteps of deprived
By Bhavana Akella Bengaluru, Nov 1 (IANS) In a country where quality healthcare remains a privilege of the rich and influential, a silent army of women, clad in pink sarees, work tirelessly and selflessly to…
Five books to look forward to in November 2017
By Saket Suman New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) With the Nobel Prize for Literature and the Man Booker Prize — the two most coveted literary honours — having been awarded earlier in October, the literary…