By Preetha Nair Thimphu Aboriginal, litterateur and rebel, Witi Ihimaera is a moving force in giving voice to the Maoris in New Zealand. The first published novelist in Maori literature, the 72-year-old has several novels, short stories and recognitions to his credit. His works were a harbinger of change to the Maoris, says Ihimaera who […]
By Sadhguru, Isha Foundation Fundamentally, the word health itself comes from the root word “whole.” What we call, “feeling healthy,” is that we have a sense of wholeness within us. If we are free of diseases medically, that is not health. If we feel like a complete human being in our body, mind and spirit, […]
By Somrita Ghosh Himachal Pradesh The mesmerising snow-clad mountain peaks stood tall right before me, the silence of the valley wrapped my soul and the enchanting view comforted me as serenity got a new meaning the moment I reached Palampur. Nestled in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, the first glimpse of the small “pahari” town is […]
By Sugandha Rawal New Delhi, In the US, she is ‘the Indian girl from Masterchef’! Indian American chef Hetal Vasavada, who has been treating her foreign friends on the reality TV show with khichdi and coconut curry soup, says food from her native Gujarat — also the home of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi — […]
By Ajay Malik It’s a new ideology for the coming future as was released last year by some renowned environmentalist cause common to all and not bounded by the boundary of the countries; some of all opined and confronted for today’s environmental actors. Now we have a new philosophy about the minimum destruction of Planet […]
The Facebook social networking site has launched a new app that will help you take or upload photos and videos or update your status in a jiffy. Called “3D Touch”, the new application allows iPhone 6s and 6s Plus users to hard press the app icon that will offer a handful of shortcuts, technology website […]
People recovering from a mental illness will be empowered to participate in decisions about their treatment with amendments to the Mental Health Act (2007) coming into effect today. Minister for Mental Health Pru Goward said the amendments were a major step towards improving mental health care in NSW. “These amendments give people confronting […]
Have you always wanted a first hand account of Indian culture, traditions and the beautiful landscape – as witnessed by an American? There also have expert advice on leveraging the myriad aspects that influence communication, to grow and be successful. Another expert, on parenting, emphasizes on love as an integral part of raising kids. The […]
In a bid to popularise indigenous products among India’s youth and generate new employment opportunities in remote areas, the Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is taking new measures to promote khadi wear in India in the form of denims for both men and women. One such initiative by KVIC – an apex organization under […]
A collection of brightly coloured canvasses and life size installations representing the Bengal and Rajasthan cultures are enticing both connoisseurs and commoners at ‘Fankaari Fossils’ exhibition here. The exhibition running from June 9 to 14 binds the diverse and prolific cultures of Bengal and Rajasthan captured in colours. Fankaar is a Hindustani term which implies […]