Citing glittering examples of Chenab Bridge and the Bogibeel Bridge, Ruchi Verma makes out a case of India emerging as global leader in bridge construction. By providing easier access to picturesque regions and cultural attractions, these bridges have become conduits in boosting tourism and are attracting global footprint. Apart from bolstering local economy, they have also created employment opportunities in the hospitality and related sectors. India’s emergence and excellence as a global leader in engineering excellence, particularly in the realm of bridge construction, is unquestionable. Two examples of India’s remarkable engineering feats are the Chenab Bridge in Kashmir and the…
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As the country witnesses unbridled urbanisation with an exponential population growth, it has been a daunting task, no less, to cope up with dismal road conditions and traffic snarl-ups. Anushka Singh says efforts are on to address this issue with Expressways paving the way for smoother and faster connectivity, observing India has witnessed a surge in expressway construction across various states and discusses their utility in transforming transportation. India’s rapid urbanisation and population growth have led to increasing challenges in transportation, including traffic congestion and poor road conditions. In response, the country has embarked on an ambitious journey of constructing…
Vedika Jain explains how the expansion of airports and ports across India over the last decade has had a profound impact on the nation’s connectivity and trade dynamics. Improved air connectivity has facilitated easier access to various regions within India, promoting tourism, business travel, and economic development. As major economic engines, they have emerged as a good augury for nation’s trade and commerce growth. In the ongoing efforts to revitalise and strengthen infrastructure development in the country to boost economic growth, the government of India has made well-planned and aggressive efforts for the ‘expansion and modernisation of the Marine Sector’…
From its status as the footnote of history, Daman, in the west coast, has come a long way to script and rewrite its own narrative. Manu Shrivastava sketches a picture of the historical canvas of the scenic area swirling in golden beaches and with a culture – food and language included – that is uniquely its own. It is a swanky pocket that embodies a modern India and yet remains anchored in roots. It wears its heritage like a silken sari, vibrant and timeless. It invites you – a traveller, a seeker – to explore its timeless tale. Daman is…
Drawing its name from the species that exist on this earth, this esoteric place tucked away in the mystic climes of Rishikesh and once a favourite haunt of celebrities, was a Transcendental Meditation hub. With the legacy of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi written all over it, the complex has acquired an aura of the Beatles who made it their Ashram. Tuhina Banerjee looks at its rejuvenated avtaar. An eerie sense of quiet and enigma swamps you as you step into Chaurasi Kutiya — the sprawling, expansive 15-acre estate tucked away in an idyllic forested area on a small hillock straddling the…
“Dogs are communicative. If you listen, they will speak. They understand human emotions even better than we humans can comprehend.” After holding a corporate job for over 25 years, Pune-based Pushpa Yashwant Mohod, 52 called it quits to start a pet hostel “Bow Wow Dog Boarding” with her partner in 2019. She finds time spent with with her furry friends, fun and far more rewarding. In a tete-a-tete with A. Radhakrishnan, she points out to the profitability of the venture but also says it is a work that calls for lot of hard work and commitment. She has some useful tips…
The region in throes of neglect and gripped by insurgency now looks up to a new future with a new tourism policy that could well bring it in the countryís mainstream. Subhasish Chakraborty enlists the slew of measures to bring about transformation in the militancy-infested tribal hinterland. From high mountain passes to the exotic tribal culture, the North-East of India is stupendous in grandeur and beauty. Quite unlike the rest of India, it is a predominantly tribal habitation with numerous tribes speaking different languages and dialects. Although neglected for too long, with improved communications, the entire region is now well…
Far removed from its asymmetric and unattractive form, the jackfruit has multi-nutritional benefits and has emerged as an integral element in many culinary delights. Hiraman writes an interesting essay on this fruit which because of high fibre content leads to low absorption of sugar, making it an ideal food for diabetics. It’s big, heavy with spiky skin, fleshy but not juicy, with a dense, sweet taste and an almost sickly, sweet smell. That’s jackfruit—growing in the Western Ghats, in the south, and at scattered locations in the north and east. In recent years it has witnessed interest among growers with…
Poetic perspective spurred by physics An accomplished Indian English poet and litterateur, Jayanta Mahapatra was born into a well-known Christian family in Cuttack, Odisha. His M.Sc. in physics from Patna University in Bihar preceded his teaching career, from 1949 in several Odisha government colleges. In 1986, he retired from his government position as the Reader in Physics and superannuated at Ravenshaw University. Although interested in science and mathematics, he went on to subtly transform Indian-English poetry. He began his writing career in the late 60s. He captured the richness of Odia life in his evocative everyday descriptions. His poetic perspective…
Ebullient voice of a harmonious India Ameen Sayani was an iconic Indian radio announcer and radio jockey. Born into an elite multilingual political Gujarati Muslim Khoja Ismailia family in Bombay, he spoke impeccable Hindi and English. His style had a lot of ‘adab’ (refinement). Immaculately dressed, utterly charming and incredibly humble, Radio was everything to him. For a decade, he was an English-language presenter for All India Radio, Bombay, thanks to his broadcaster brother Hamid. His audition later for AIR’s Hindi service was rejected because of a slight Gujarati accent. Ameen’s journey to radio superstardom began not on AIR, but on neighbouring Radio Ceylon.…