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The surprise order by Pakistan’s apex court for reconstructing a vandalised historical temple has spelt hope for the minority Hindus but in a country torn by sectarian violence and beset with religious bigotry, it is difficult to visualise how the issue will reach its fruition, observes Prof Avinash Kolhe. In an unprecedented order, Pakistan’s Supreme Court, on 5th January 2021 directed authorities to start reconstruction of a century-old Hindu temple vandalised by a mob in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It further instructed them to recover the money for the restoration work from the attackers whose act has caused ‘international embarrassment’ to the…

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In team sports, it is about the playing eleven, and if you are talking a whole series, it is about everyone who played in the series and contributed with runs, wickets, catches and stumpings, feels G Venkatesh. True they had us on the mat, and went off to enjoy their summer Christmas. Without Kohli to go out and bat, they all thought it was anyone’s guess, which way the series would end come the 19th day in a new January. The wounded tigers first learnt to defend, and doing so, attack their way to victory. The Aussie arrogance did not…

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The country is taking a quantum leap in bringing about a sea transformation in changing the lives of people at large for better, thanks to stellar role of the mavericks who are leaving no stone unturned to improve lives through pioneering work in Science and Technology, says Trisha Sharma. 
 Innovation, by definition, is the introduction of something new or a change made to an existing idea, product or service. It is the key to success of an organisation and society as well. Innovations, particularly technological, affect all aspects of modern day living. India is a pioneer when it comes…

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Prachi Desai pleads for an approach that focuses on design, technological feasibility and a smart business and marketing strategy to create an end-product that will be accepted by the users for its customer value. There are several requirements for a successful invention. It requires genius, hard work, creativity, perseverance and most importantly, a good design. Innovation drives the world and design drives innovation. Design ensures that the product or device being invented solves the simple and complex problems for the benefit of the individual or the group of people to benefit from the invention. A good design also improves the…

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The country is moving into the top orbit as a robust technological hub thanks to the government facilitating innovation and creating a highly conducive atmosphere for the start-ups. This is a great augury for investors and promoters to stake resources in India, contends Rashmi Singhvi. In September 2020, India moved up by four places to reach the 48th rank of the Global Innovation Index (GII) and for the first time made it to the top fifty countries in the GII. India’s innovation landscape, particularly in technology, is bright and promising to say the least. India is a technology hub and…

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Young mavericks are thinking out of the box, rallying round and harnessing technology to arrest environmental depredation and put the disturbed ecological algorithm back on rails. These are viable and sustainable solutions that bode well for mankind too, points out Sanghamitra Moitra. 
 India’s Maverick brigade feels very strongly about the environment and related issues. They are coming out in bigger numbers to create awareness among members of the public on environmental problems, thinking out of the box to find innovative solutions to the environmental issues of the day and devise sustainable solutions to tackle problems for the future. The…

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India is witnessing a welcome rise in the number of socially conscious young inventors who are fabricating technologies that have the potential to make life easier and bearable for people at large, across spheres, says Mamta Gupta. India’s innovation and design landscape has been expanding fast over the last few years. More interestingly, the segment is witnessing many young inventors and designers who are building path-breaking technologies and devices. Many such innovators are also creating solutions that affect the masses and are beneficial for public at large. More recently, such socially driven young inventors are coming to the fore. They…

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Rapid innovations in the health and wellness sector are proving to be a boon what with new techniques and processes that are simple, comfortable and affordable. Vinita Pathak argues these are compatible with the existing and traditional systems of medicine. If there’s one field that has immensely benefited from innovations, it’s the health industry. Modern medical science has made tremendous growth in the last century and along with it, several affiliated areas of medicine and alternate medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Homeopathy, etc. Innovations that have aided the medical sphere are not just medical equipment and devices but also products,…

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Each of these forts has an evocative story to tell, a mood to reflect and breathe the magic of its historic and turbulent past. Not just the relics of a bygone era, they are living testimonies of the glorious culture of the past that has survived across generations. Text & Photographs: Akul Tripathi Across the world, Bollywood is known for packing so many genres into one movie. The variety, the ease with which it all mingles astounds everyone. For me, forts are just like that. They are all masala movies with their own star cast, drama, romance, action, intrigue, family…

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Passionate about the aesthetics of beauty, Pune’s Farida Kothawala describes her journey as an aspiring beautician and her resolve to be the best in the craft. In conversation with A. Radhakrishnan. What fascinates you most about make up? It’s a career where I am living my dream. Making someone look beautiful and changing the way they look gives me pleasure. I enhance facial aesthetics and create customised looks for clients. I feel blessed when my clients look gorgeous. How did you build up your career? My journey as a make-up artist began in 2016 when I was seven months pregnant.…

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