Citing the example of Ayodhya, Manu Shrivastava explains India’s turnaround to become one of the most favored destinations for Religious Tourism with both foreign and domestic travelers. Quite pertinently, the Indian tourism industry has outperformed the global tourism industry in terms of growth in the volume of foreign tourists as well as in terms of revenue. That there would be development here, was a given, apart from being the popular sentiment, distinctly upbeat, and swift on the heels of the Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya. It was time Ayodhya moved away from the hatred. Varanasi’s locals had lived in peace…
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In an exclusive interview with Shoma A. Chatterji, award-winning documentary filmmaker Joshy Joseph makes out a case that “Walking Over Water” does not conform to be a docu-fiction as perceived. He concedes that there may be a genuine issue of dissonance for some viewers with the film, but the idea was to try and push the envelope as we live in our fractured lives, by attending to a WhatsApp message and watching a film or a play or while listening to music. Joshy Joseph is a national award-winning documentary filmmaker, a talented writer on cinema and works with the Films…
For a bustling metropolis that is never known to sleep and keeps racing against the time, Mumbai’s denizens depend heavily on the street food – not only to fill their craving tummies but also tickle their taste buds. From the plethora of ‘chaat’ items to south Indian to continental to Chinese and Mughlai, Mumbai’s street food offers a rich and wide fare that suits the pockets of all and is a sort of parallel economy. Manu Shrivastava treks the streets of the city to give a succulent picture. If in Mumbai, there’s anything that could be associated closely and only…
Nandini Rao points out how Tourism has become a very important segment in bolstering the Indian economy as also becoming a brand ambassador for the country on the world stage. While government initiatives and policies have helped strengthen the sector in a big way, India is also one of the largest foreign exchange earners. In 2020, tourism sector contributed more than USD 12 billion. India’s growth story is one for the books, more so that in the last five years. Several sectors have helped boost the growth of the nation, including the tourism sector. Tourism is not just a growth…
While our lives are swamped by technology, given the plethora of advantages it offers, it has also become appallingly obvious that it has exceeded humanity. The social media may have taken the world by a storm but the virtual world has also exposed it to vulnerabilities that are far too many. Anushka Singh dwells on new trends and fears. Social media trending apps Technology is the name of the game now. And, it has pervaded every cell of humanity in a manner like never before. Right since the onslaught of social media, platforms that were meant primarily to meet ‘networking’…
The Queen of Melody Lata Mangeshkar once remarked “I believe in one power, and that is the hand of God.” For someone who held an unchallenged sway over music for over seven decades, she herself epitomised it and how. He did his schooling from Sainik School Bhubaneswar, Odisha. His inclination towards the Armed Forces grew and the foundation of his future military life was laid. Shy and sober, yet firm in his resolve, he joined the school in 2007 and lived in Yamuna House. He loved gardening and enjoyed painting, solving Sudoku, poetry and playing hockey. He was a good…
Technology per se has many merits but it also has a flip side to it that is fraught with nasty risks. What is widely understood as social media is now a platform for nefarious and criminal activities. The growing numbers of cybercrimes – stalking, abuse, bullying, impersonation, data theft and what have you – reflecting in NCRB data — is alarming. Ruchi Verma argues for stricter laws and compliance to curb the menace. Cybercrime the greatest threat While technology has many benefits and has helped improving life in general, there are several risks associated that go on to even jeopardise…
Manu Shrivastava speaks about the emergence of technology platforms and products such as applications, platforms and software and points out that the law on privacy is an ever-emerging one and, with technology growing by leaps with each passing day, it’s a hurtling race to meet demands and fulfil legal provisions. Surveillance camera to check on employee`s activities at work It’s the Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guaranteeing the Right to Life that lends legal credence to the issue of Privacy. Privacy as laid down by law has been ensured through legal terminology and jargon associated explicitly with deeds and…
If you thought Mumbai was just a concrete jungle, perish the thought. It also has in its fold some breath-taking architectural marvels widely regarded as a heady mix of Art Deco, Gothic, Victorian, Indo-Saracenic and Contemporary styles. The diverse mix can be traced back to centuries with a spectrum of influences. Some have made it as heritage sites even as the city grows as a global trade hub. Manu Shrivastava takes a long, hard look at these sites that give the city an old world charm. David Sasoon Library and University of Mumbai, both neo Gothic architecture Mumbai is one…
Pilot hero of 1965 war Trevor Keelor was born on 8 December 1934 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He was educated at St Francis where his father was the principal. He had a brother, Denzil Keelor who was with him all through his years from school to the Air Force. He then attended the Le Martiniere College in Lucknow. As students of Le Martiniere, the Keelor brothers were known for their exploits in sports and the boxing ring. After school, he got commissioned in the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a fighter pilot along with his brother. He took great interest…