G Venkatesh rationalizes that birds can coexist in harmony with humans even in urban settings. Citing the examples of some European nations, he argues that post-pandemic, the situation is tailor-made to bring the winged guests back into the human fold. ‘Chal ud jaa re panchi ke ab ye des hua begaana’ If one pauses and realises the adverse impacts of urbanisation on Mother Nature, this Mohammed Rafi song will strike the right chords. Are we aware of their dwindling populations in urban settings? If we are, do we care? If we do, what we do about it? Birds of a…
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Justice D Y Chandrachud says that almost 73 years since the tribes were denotified, its members have to suffer oppression and cruelty, decries that members of the denotified tribes are still picked up by the investigating officers to cover up shoddy investigations. Bharat Dogra throws light on the issue. Denotified tribes-homeless and harassed Supreme Court Judge Justice D.Y.Chandrachud recently gave voice to the agony of millions of the denotified tribes when he clearly stated that injustice and discrimination was still being suffered by them over seven decades after Independence. Speaking on the occasion of the 13 th B. R. Ambedkar…
Meet Chaity Ghosh. She is one of the most bubbly, enterprising, successful achiever who tries to make a success of whatever she touches. She is pretty, charming, modern and ever smiling. Her work includes event-management, corporate branding, public relations, celebrity management and last but never the least, a home-food-delivery business. She runs all this on her own with little help from a small and dedicated staff. She comes from a middle-class family where everyone else was in service but after a stint at several jobs which equipped her well with experience and skills, she took courage in her hands to…
International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is just the right platform that spreads out off-beat, experimental, subject-specific and independent films. Debunking the myth that Bollywood alone is cinema, it reaches out to regional cinema as well to assimilate diverse film cultures, and myriad socio-cultural ethos. Manu Shrivastava traces the IFFI timeline. India’s tryst with films is legendary and the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) that is held every year in Panjim, Goa has been a trailblazer in celebrating the best of Indian cinema. Films have always played a crucial role in the Indian society. Cinema does not exist in…
India’s main military entities – Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force – have undertaken several initiatives to commemorate PM’s call of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Through these events the country’s military strength will be showcased and amplified across myriad platforms and avenues. The events aim to inculcate national pride and develop a powerful and self-reliant India, asserts Kriti Kalra. Assam Rifles, the oldest paramilitary force of the Indian Army, launched a 3,000 km long ‘Freedom Cycling Rally’ from Shillong to Delhi as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations India’s Armed Forces are one of the largest…
Ruchi Verma explains the recognition of India now being a world leader when it comes to creating and nurturing a startup ecosystem and the role of states has been pivotal in making India a leading global startup hub. With Trade and Commerce being the backbone of any economy, the nation has rightly taken giant leaps in strengthening the sector. Vanijya Utsav in Indian states As part of India’s Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, several government departments, entities, citizen groups, social organisations and groups at state, city, municipal and village levels have undertaken or pledged initiatives and activities to be part of…
If it were not for the vision and foresight of the freedom fighters, India would never have gained Independence. That’s why celebrating 75 years of freedom, in a manner it warrants – Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, is important for India to stay focussed, on track, and move ahead to achieve its full pote tial. Amita Naik believes it will be an occasion for the youth, to know about those who made supreme sacrifices to help India attain its freedom. First row : Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel; Second row : Subhash Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad; Third row :…
India battled the odds arising out of the Covid pandemic to usher in a new era in self-reliance. Trisha Sharma describes how the country’s PM gave a clarion call and subsequently the push to the campaign on ‘Vocal for Local’ in order to bolster economy. This couldn’t have been at a more opportune for India@75. Towards a self-reliant India When the dark cloud of the Covid-19 pandemic engulfed India, it was the clarion call made by the country’s leader to achieve self-reliance that not just infused hope and positivity among the citizens but also sowed the seeds of ‘Azadi Ka…
Nikita Shastri points that even as India attains a pride of place in the world in its 75 th year of Independence, it continues its pioneering sprint in scientific discoveries. Little wonder that this enviable growth finds honourable mention in Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav with a string of feats achieved by the country’s top brains. It will be payback time for unsung scientists and experts in technology. India International Science Festival (IISF 2021) at Panjim in Goa India’s Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative is incomplete without celebrating India’s legacy and current position in the realm of science and technology. India…
With new vistas of traveling and exploring opening up, the popularity of adventure tourism promises to grow with time. Anushka Singh observes that an increasing number of professionals are seeking a work-life balance by opting for breaks in the form of adventure activity and that the internet and social media have only helped the cause of ‘thrill seekers’in their pursuits. Bungee Jumping – a popular adventure sport Exploration and invention are one of the primary instincts of human beings. In this regard, tourism and adventure tourism are as natural to humans today as was the nomadic lifestyle to them thousands…