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Modern Day Manto: Society Cannot Ignore This Singer-Poet’s ‘Calm’ Questions
This article has been sponsored by Viacom 18 Music is often at the forefront of changing perceptions and largely defines how a society sees itself. From the religious ‘Bhakti’ movements of medieval...
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4500-YO DNA From Rakhigarhi May Rewrite Crucial Theories About Harappans!
A recent archaeological find in Rakhigarhi, Haryana, could shed light on the history of the Indus Valley Civilisation. According to a report in India Today, a 4,500-year-old skeleton, possibly...
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The Man Behind Doordarshan’s ‘Eye’: 8 Fascinating Facts About The Iconic Logo!
Doordarshan, India’s Public Service broadcaster, was launched in New Delhi on 15th September 1959, making it a significant day in the history of modern Indian media. Beginning with an experimental...
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No Long Queues, Just Pick What You Need & Leave: Kochi Gets India’s 1st AI...
Let’s go back in time (maybe 80,000 years) and imagine this scenario— A hunter sits down with the prey he managed to capture after a whole day of prowling through the woods, and starts to build a fire...
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India Agrees to End PISA Boycott: Why Students Should Care!
The Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry has officially decided to participate in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), after a gap of nine years. PISA is an assessment test...
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Glued to Gandhism, This Powerhouse Built An Empire For Poor Working Women!
Women from my grandmother’s generation fascinate me for their sheer grit and fiery attitude. Contrary to the popular portrayal of India’s women as weak and submissive, the truth was that they were more...
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Mumbaikar’s Heartwarming Tribute Shows How Teachers Can Give Wings to Dreams!
As students, we often get told that good marks = good job = good life. We grow up believing that getting good marks is the most important mission that we, as students, are on. Ram Keshav, a teacher of...
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Coming Soon: Water at MRP, Low-Cost Tea & Snacks at Govt-Run Airports!
India has over 130 airports across various states. Of these, the government runs about 90 airports, while the rest are owned, co-owned or managed by private companies. So you have plenty of options...
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An ‘Accidental’ Teacher Shows Us The Difference a Simple 1-Year Course Can Make!
Many new-age schools expect parents to be involved every step of the way. So when Ramesh Jayaraman glanced through a leaflet his son had brought home which spoke about training to teach, he assumed it...
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Plan Bee: Check Out The Indian Railways Scheme Helping Elephants Cross Safely
According to the Wildlife Trust of India, train collisions have killed 266 elephants between 1987 to 2017. The collisions seem to occur where there is a high elephant habitat, or places termed...
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Nat Geo Names 4 Ancient Indian Rituals Among World’s Most Unique Traditions!
Traditional observations and ritualistic practices have been a part of human societies all over the world. We may have progressed to the digital age, but these are still passed down through generations...
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Is the Pension You Receive Taxable? Find out Here!
For any employee who is used to drawing a monthly salary, the thought of not having a steady income after retirement can cause sleepless nights. The idea of making an investment today, is to ensure the...
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Telangana Honour Killing: Meet 5 Heroes Fighting Casteism & Inspiring Change
In broad daylight, on September 14, Pranay Perumalla Kumar, a Dalit from Miryalaguda in Telangana was murdered. He was 24 years old. This gruesome murder was committed because Pranay dared to marry...
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Nominated for National Awards, Meet the 9 ‘Dronacharyas’ Behind India’s...
While every sportsperson puts in their blood, sweat and tears in the pursuit of excellence and recognition, it is also important to recognise the people behind these superstars—their coaches—who,...
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Seeing a Tree or Branch Being Cut Down? Here’s What You Can Do in These 5...
The tree cover in our cities is constantly under threat and is being diminished to give way for high-rise buildings amongst other things. While our heart might ache for the environment, most of us feel...
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India’s First Registry of Sex Offenders Out Today: Everything You Should Know!
Representational Image (Source) India has one-fifth of the world’s child population and unfortunately, also has the largest number of child sexual abuse cases registered in the world. According to...
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Thanks to Pune Engineers, This K’Taka Village Turns PoP Ganesha Idols Into...
With increasing environmental consciousness, people have been looking for alternatives to Plaster of Paris (PoP) in Ganesha idols. Further, depleting water bodies have also been a major concern in...
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Fighting Your Own Consumer Case Can Save Money & Time: Here’s How You Can Do it!
Representative image of a court scene taken from the movie Shahid. Source How many times have you received bad service, or bought a faulty product? Can you recall the thoughts that went through your...
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The Origin of Gulab Jamun: A Story of History, Tradition & Oodles of Sweetness!
Festivals and celebrations without sweets? No can do! From the rasgulla and the modak to jalebi and gajar ka halwa, Indian desserts can make most of us go weak in the knees. However, if there is one...
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Abortion In India: Why You Need to Know About Bombay HC’s Critical Directive
On Wednesday, the Bombay High Court directed the state to consider the setup of permanent medical boards at government and civic hospitals, in major cities across Maharashtra to examine women seeking...
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