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Sabrimala Temple: Are Menstruating Women Any Threat to Celibate Gods?
Despite Supreme Court’s recent order allowing women of all age group entry to Sabrimala Temple on hilltop in Kerala, protesters and the mob have...
Navjot Singh Sidhu: An Optimist or a Parochial Sub Nationalist?
‘’Can relate more with Pakistanis than with people in Tamil Nadu’’ said Navjot Singh Sidhu, a former cricketer and currently a cabinet minister in...
Care of Elderly in India: An Imperative for a Robust Social Care System
India is one of the largest countries in the world with a total population of 1.35 billion and this number is expected to reach...
The Delightful Allure of Indian Spices
Indian spices have exquisite aroma, texture and taste to enhance the flavour of everyday dishes.
India is the largest producer and consumer of spices in...
Ancestor Worship
Love and respect are the foundations of ancestor worship particularly in Hinduism. It is believed that the dead have a continued existence and can...
Personality
Legacy of Ghazal Singer Jagjit Singh
Jagjit Singh is known as the most successful ghazal singer of all time achieving both critical acclaim and commercial success and whose soulful voice...
Why History Will Judge Dr. Manmohan Singh Very Kindly
The architect of India’s economic reforms will go down in Indian history as the most qualified Prime Minister who fulfilled electoral promises, brought reforms...
Politics
Air Pollution in Delhi: A Solvable Challenge
‘’Why India cannot solve the problem of air pollution in Delhi? Is India not very good in science and technology’’ asked my friend’s daughter....
How a Mughal Crown Prince Fell Victim to Intolerance
Few weeks ago, on a Sunday morning I was on the way with Mehmood to attend burial of a friend's father when I thought...
Opinion
India’s ‘Me Too’ Moment: Implications for Bridging the Power Differential and Gender Equity
Of late the Indian media is abuzz with stories of working women posting their experiences of harassment in work places and public settings. Big...
Dr VD Mehta: The Story of ‘’Synthetic Fibre Man’’ of India
Born on c. 11 October 1938 to Mr Tikan Mehta and Smt Radha Bai in Khanpur (Rahim Yar Khan district) in erstwhile Bhawalpur State...
Buddhism: A Refreshing Perspective Albeit Twenty-Five Centuries Old
Religion has no fixed definition however it may be construed as a unified system of beliefs and practices involving omnipotent god, prophet(s), a holy...
What Bihar Needs is a Massive Revamp in its Value System
The Indian state of Bihar is historically and culturally very rich however does not stand so well on economic prosperity and social well being....
Health
Ayushman Bharat : A Turning Point for India’s Health Sector?
A nationwide universal health coverage is being launched in the country. For it to be a success, efficient implementation and execution is needed.
The primary...
Diaspora
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2019 Being Held on 21-23 January at Varanasi
Ministry of External Affairs of Government of India is organising Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2019 on 21-23 January at Varanasi Uttar Pradesh.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas...
Right to Information (RTI) for Indian diaspora: The Government allows NRIs to File Applications
Government of India has clarified that Right to Information will be available to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) as well.
Under the provisions Right to Information (RTI)...
Travel
The Scenic Beauty of Mahabalipuram
A scenic sea-side heritage site of Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu state of India showcases centuries of rich cultural history.
Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is an...
Taj Mahal: An Epitome Of True Love And Beauty
"Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passions of an emperor's love wrought in living stones" - Sir Edwin...
The Splendid Pillars Of Ashoka
A series of beautiful columns spread over the Indian subcontinent were constructed by King Ashoka, a promotor of Buddhism, during his reign in 3rd...
Economy
Falling Indian Rupee (INR): Can the Interventions Help in Long-Term?
Indian Rupee is at record low now. In this article the author has analysed reasons behind the slide of rupee and has evaluated the...
Indian Economy Bouncing Back
India Economy has apparently picked up and is bouncing back now recording 8.2% growth in GDP in first quarter of 2018-19 which is 0.5%...
Business
The India Post Payments Bank (IPPB): The Largest Bank in India by Network Size
Indian Prime Minister has launched India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) which is the Largest Bank in India by Network Size.
The India Post Payments Bank...
Art
A “Priceless” Statue of Gautam Buddha Returned to India
A miniature 12th century Buddha statue which was stolen from a museum in India over five decades ago has been returned back to the...