Urban Stone Soup: Stirring the pot, but where’s the meal?

I had heard a story about ‘Stone...

Rajesh Katyal granted Bail in Rs 200 cr money laundering case

New Delhi: Businessman Rajesh Katyal, who was...

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‘Accessibility is for all, not just for people with disabilities’

Founder and chairperson of the NGO Svayam, Sminu Jindal speaks to Nibedita Saha about why we need to treat accessibility as a matter of...

IOCL to add shooting, archery, wrestling and boxing for sports quota recruitment

India’s flagship national oil major in the downstream sector, IndianOil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) announced its future roadmap towards sports promotion which is in line...

‘Sustainable fast fashion’ entices a majority investor

In 2009 Yael Aflalo, a model turned fashion entrepreneur, opened a vintage clothing resale business she ran part time from the backroom of a...

Will Gen-Z save the world?

There is some sort of hard-to-define spiritual crisis across the land, which shows up in rising depression rates, rising mental health problems. A survey...

Paris air show fuels hopes of revival in aviation sector

India was one of the main targets for exhibitors and visitors at the air show, the oldest in the world.   PARIS: When the whole world...

‘I try not to restrict myself as an actor’

Actor and choreographer Shantanu Maheshwari made his debut with Channel V’s Dil Dosti Dance in 2011. The 28-year-old actor has since been a part...

As China takes aim, tech sector braces for pain

As the economic relationship between China and the United States frays at warp speed, the much-anticipated tech cold war is escalating.   When Silicon Valley looks...

Steady as He Goes: Roger Federer on Success, Staying Power and 20 Years at the French Open

Roger Federer had just finished his soup and was dubious. “Come on!” he said. “Nobody else left?” No, not a soul. Of the 128 players who took...

‘Indian cricket has given me much joy and heartbreak’

Mihir Bose started writing about cricket in the 1970s and bore witness to the glory days as well as the low phases of Indian...

Climate change and rising sea levels may wipe out Bengal tigers

Climate change and rising sea levels eventually may wipe out one of the world’s last and largest tiger strongholds, scientists warned in a new...

Mitigating the challenges of living with autism

Training programmes and awareness campaigns can go a long way in helping children with autism. But when it comes to integrating them into society,...

Pakistan must stop supporting terror for good ties with India

On Imran Khan's victory, I sent a copy of my article, "New Delhi Should Invite Imran Khan", which appeared in The Sunday Guardian on 28 July 2018,...

Time for India to ensure rights of people of Gilgit Baltistan

Washington DC: This month, Russia joined South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Israel and the UAE to honour India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the highest...

Need for a united Indian American organisation

California: The third largest economy in terms of PPP, the second largest defence force, the second most populous country and the world’s largest functional democracy...

‘Storytelling is key to conveying creative ideas’

Swati Bhattacharya, an award-winning scriptwriter spoke to Guardian 20 about her recent short film Bhukkad.    Q. What inspired you to write Bhukkad? A. Only 10 minutes away from...

An activity centre at Delhi’s red-light district lends support to local kids

“I was scared of schools because I was beaten up in the previous school I had attended. I could not trust the NGOs or...

Hapur’s pad women and their Oscar-winning project

In 2017, a group of women in rural Uttar Pradesh started manufacturing and distributing sanitary pads in their village. A documentary on their work...

Understanding the Indian Constitution

An NGO, Commutiny, whose primary task is to empower the youth on varied issues, recently launched a campaign to instil Constitutional knowledge among youngsters....

‘Kerala lacks disabled-friendly facilities’

Firoz filed a PIL in Kerala High Court in 2017when his plea went unheard by state authorities.   NEW DELHI: Persons with disabilities (PwDs) have alleged...

Street art festival brings the best and brightest to Delhi

The national capital is hosting the sixth edition of St+art Delhi Festival, an annual celebration of street art and a meeting point for its...

Ad hoardings help maintain new public toilets

The toilets have been constructed to make Noida an Open Defecation-Free city and there is a plan to construct a few more toilets.   Noida: As...

DMRC accused of non-payment

The authorities, however, hold that the suppliers are barking up the wrong tree.   New Delhi: A number of independent suppliers of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation...

‘India’s movie culture is diverse and ever-evolving’

Kamal Gianchandani, CEO, PVR Pictures, speaks to Bulbul Sharma about Vkaao, a theatre-on-demand platform that allows audiences to choose films they wish to be...

Eco-friendly driverless bus designed by engineering students at LPU

Students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) have designed and built a driverless solar-powered bus to fight the energy crisis.  The first prototype of the bus...

Winter’s grip to loosen by next week

NEW DELHI: Delhiites will heave a sigh of relief as weathermen predict the approaching week to be warmer than the harsh December. Even as...

Doctors lobbying for making new-born screening mandatory

Inborn errors of metabolism can easily be detected at an early stage through the test and diseases can be prevented even before their symptoms...

Last of the greats: Remembering Mrinal Sen

Filmmaker Mrinal Sen, who passed away on 30 December 2018 at age 95, set new benchmarks for Indian cinema with every film of his....

A fellowship programme in Ladakh aims to create sustainable solutions

The inaugural batch of the Naropa Fellowship, comprising 56 fellows, began in September this year. The one-year residential fellowship has been designed with the...

India News fetes women achievers

The women from diverse backgrounds and professions have inspired the nation.   India News channel organised the “Women Achievers’ Conclave & Awards”, an event to honour...

This Mexican street artist is gifting a colourful, symbolic mural to Delhi

Mexican street artist and graphic illustrator, Edgar Flores, a.k.a. “Saner”, is known for his signature style of creating murals that are a combination of...

iTV Foundation celebrates the festival of lights at the Blind Relief Association

iTV Foundation, the CSR wing of iTV Network, in partnership with Hotel Pullman & Novotel New Delhi Aerocity, organised a special Diwali celebration for...

This year, C.R. Park will celebrate Durga Puja in an eco-friendly style

Delhi is gearing up for the grand Bengali festival of the year, Durga Puja. Every year, thousands of pandals are set up in the national capital...

Food Review: A Japanese restaurant with lively ambience

Bringing cuisine from the Far East, You Mee has brought Japanese food to the capital city. It is a restaurant inspired by the Japanese...

Reaching out the Lok Suraj way

Under the Lok Suraj initiative, each year, Chief Minister Raman Singh visits people in their homes and incorporates their views into various policies, thus...

Food Review: Perfect addition to Delhi’s party circuit

To experience the vibrant nightlife in the heart of the national capital, head to Clique. The newly launched restobar provides the setting for a...

‘Our aim is to gather support for elephant conservation’

Founder and CEO of Wildlife Trust of India, Vivek Menon speaks to Nibedita Saha about the progress India has made in the field of...

Impact of the Internet on modern parenting skills

A new study conducted in five Indian cities shows how technology is setting a new benchmark for modern parenting, and how the Internet is...

‘At IFFM, we’re screening 34 regional films from India’

Mitu Bhowmick Lange, director of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, whose 2018 edition inaugurates on 10 August, speaks to Nibedita Saha about fans...

‘Table tennis is becoming a major professional sport’

Table-tennis player Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, who is ranked 44 in world TT ratings, speaks to Nibedita Saha about his preparations for Asian Games, and the...

NSD’s new chapter in Varanasi will revive Sanskrit plays

Playwright Actor Director Ram ji Bali Ramji Bali has been appointed as the first director of the new branch.   In its six decades of history,...

Food Review: Good Food Café offers healthy pan-Asian fare

  Healthy life and good food go hand-in-hand. The Good Food Café specialises in premium continental food and serves a diverse range of pan-Asian delicacies. It’s...

Delhi motorway that greets commuters with vibrant street art and vivid murals

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has teamed up with various street artists as part of a beautification campaign that aims to add...

Football fever grips pubs and restobars across Delhi-NCR

FIFA World Cup, the biggest sporting event in the world, opened on 14 June this week in Russia. Fans all over the world have...

Pre-season highlights: The biggest talking points of FIFA World Cup ’18

Come 14 July and the whole world will go football mad. The day will mark the inauguration of FIFA World Cup 2018, being hosted in...

‘India made a commitment to the cause of tiger conservation’

Biologist and wildlife conservationist, Latika Nath speaks to Nibedita Saha about India’s vanishing tiger population, and the need to streamline our tiger conservation programmes.   Q....

Childhood was given a new meaning in European schools

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the public schools of Britain, the lycées of France and the Cadet Academies of Prussia set the template...

Food Review: A perfect medley of Indian, global cuisines

Orza is a one stop destination for all foodies who are looking for a perfect evening with great food at a nice place. They...

Revisiting Bollywood classics in their colourised avatars

On 12 November 2004, the classic Hindi film Mughal-E-Azam, which had hit silver screens back in 1960, was re-introduced to cine lovers in its...

N. Korea promised booming future if it denuclearises

Mike Pompeo said he had substantive conversations with Kim in his second meeting with the North Korea leader in less than six weeks.   North Korea...

NASA will fly Mars chopper

NASA said on Friday it will send a small helicopter to Mars as part of the US space agency’s 2020 mission to place a...

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