To come to India and only revel in the cultural exuberance of Rajasthan, Gujarat or head up North to participate in the tranquil atmosphere might seem like a brilliant idea. And to be honest, it is. But unless and until…
Some interesting and offbeat career options in India
“There was a time where offbeat career options were considered a gamble not worthy of taking. Has that time changed now?” It’s not only our personalities and financial worth that defines us. It’s our career choices too that go a…
Bridges are collapsing in India. Some massive infrastructural losses through the years
A few years back in time, New Delhi got the major landmark- a new one at that. It was in the form of the now-famous Terminal 3, also called T3. A couple of years later, followed the now iconic T2,…
3 Amazing Lord Krishna Stories That Will Never Fade Away Into Oblivion
Hearing the many Lord Krishna stories is an experience that leaves one charmed and besotted with an essence that probably no other experience- anywhere in the world- can provide. Vrindavan Bihari Lal Ki Jai “This isn’t just a phrase; it’s…
The Delhi we forgot: 4 unique but forgotten monuments of Delhi
Probably, it would make for a pointless exercise of sorts to even encourage a debate as to what makes India a travel-friendly country? And with great certainty, it can be said that India happens to be a country that is…
5 Positives About Delhi That we Often Conveniently Ignore
They say life comes with a packaged deal. There are some positives one takes pride in. And at the same time, there are some negatives one simply cannot avoid. But it could be said, the same is also true for…
Noted institutes and colleges for social work in India
Let’s get this one straight and simple. Let’s approach it as plainly without any drama as far as possible. There are careers. And then, there are careers in rather challenging domains such as social work. Not that the careers related…
India, as a country, is ageing faster than what’s generally thought
It’s the country of colours, creativity and culture. It’s also a young country, according to stats, number crunchers and social commentators and critics. It’s amongst the fastest growing economies of the world, even as the farmers- responsible for churning much…
About INR 8,000 crore worth of damage estimated in Kerala due to floods
Few destructions caused by nature’s wreckage have been as bad as what the southern Indian state of Kerala’s experienced just recently. Kerala, the land of the famous Ayurveda, cultural diversity, the famous backwaters and the scintillating literary prowess of Dr…
Why do we hear and celebrate so less of Khudiram Bose?
Most people in India know where Allahabad is. Many know where Porbandar in Gujarat is. Ten in ten know the exact location of Kolkata. There’s no reason to doubt the fact that we are aware of the legacy and historical…
The Kanwar accused of vandalising Delhi car finally arrested
First things first. Does religion dominate us so much that we allow ourselves to hit below the belt and act like animals or mentally unstable sociopaths? The Kanwar-factor, rather phenomenon, with all due respect, is as integral to Lord Shiv…
Want an exciting job in India? Head to Walmart
American multinational retail giant Walmart needs no introduction. It’s akin to asking who on earth Bill Gates is when it comes to computers or probably asking what are the Red Socks in Baseball. After witnessing an ever-positive pre-entry review even…
A mentally unstable man tried to force his way into Kerala House, Delhi, carrying a knife
At this point in time, one would have to extend a gratitude to the alert guards who were manning the gates at Delhi-based Kerala House. Because had the alert guards not been doing their job, there may have been some…
Bihar Shelter Home rapes, This is what Nitish Kumar have said
Shelter home! One word, one meaning. No? Yes, probably not actually. Imagine the world out there- out to get you, extreme, like a riddle, tense and angry. It’s cold out there, you may have heard. Now imagine the world inside…
It’s not looking all that good for Assam at the moment in India
To the outsiders or westerners, Assam is a state that happens to be on the northeastern front of India. But to the locals and those from within India, Assam is a cultural heritage of the world’s second-most populated country. The…
A security guard in Mumbai breeched past NSG security to telephone a threat call on Modi’s life
First up some pun: “We are really living in unbelievable times. The truth out there is more horrifying than Hardik Pandya’s changing hairstyle.” Now, let’s get to the serious talk. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is amongst the rare figures in…
A big up for India under the Modi Government!
Today when one speaks about India, one cannot simply rest on the laurels of it being a cultural wonderland. That’s like restricting the land of Gandhi, Bose, Nehru and, where Bollywood and Cricket are nearly religious entities. In other words,…
PM Modi takes Indo-Sri Lankan ties ahead, launches India-assisted Ambulance Service in Ceylon
The debate whether his is a rule or governance of India it can go on endlessly into the wee hours of a morning, without much concurrence. He may have lots of critics who aren’t the biggest fans of his drive…
Big blow to India’s Wildlife: Tripura Zoo loses the only Royal Bengal Tiger it had
In a country so obsessed with films, politics, entrepreneurship and cricket- where does Wildlife stand in the order of priorities? You don’t need any education to know that the national animal of the country is the tiger and that the…
Rahul Gandhi’s Wink Is The Talk Of The Town In The Most Hilarious Way Possible
Every time Rahul Gandhi does or says something, it instantly becomes one of the most favourite things of Twitterati to discuss and shred to pieces to. The same happened yesterday when the entire country tuned in to watch Lok Sabha…
Man in Rajasthan Beaten to Death on Accusation of Cow Smuggling
Man’s greed to make a quick buck or two can cost him his own life. At least, that is the only way to describe a bit of a shocker from Rajasthan, none else. In a country where human trafficking is…
17:1 shocker for India! 17 men accused of gang-raping a girl in Chennai
India is bleeding. Mother India is bleeding. Is help available? Rather, is anyone interested in listening? An 11-year-old girl in Chennai came under the venomous attack of gang-rape, the heinous crime committed by 17 men. At first thoughts, it pains…
Do you know holder of rank one among India’s most punctual airlines? The results are out!
Aviation is easily amongst the most competitive industries in India. Perhaps, it’s the same scenario here in the world’s largest democracy as in the other parts of the world. Not a day goes by when some national newspaper or media…
Maneka Gandhi wants tough stand against all Missionaries of Charity Institute around India
There’s a reason to believe that what had begun with a sense of piousness and hope to serve parent-less children and those who had no future seems to have nosedived ever since. The hitherto-revered Mother Teresa-founded Missionaries of Charity hasn’t…
Here’s an interesting move by Ahmedabad schools toward cleanliness
We know it to be a city where the current Prime Minister has led most of his political life and career. We also identify it to be amongst the nicest and cleanest cities of the country. Above anything else, it…