India

PRADHAN’S CHALLENGE IS TO UNDO THE HARM DONE TO EDUCATION SECTOR

14 Jul 2021 06:04 AM IST

During the past seven years, the Modi government in this particular sector succumbed to parochialism of another kind. The Left-leaning insularity came to be replaced by Right-wing blinkeredness.

When a posh Delhi locality goes waterless

13 Jul 2021 05:30 AM IST

Vasant Vihar is a prime colony in South Delhi. But it’s parched dry. It’s like the Thar and Sahara deserts. Soon, we will have Bedouins floating there with camels, I guess. The water crisis has largely become a football game, except we have no results even with a penalty shootout.

UNDERSTANDING RESILIENCE: A POSITIVE SIDE OF THE PANDEMIC

13 Jul 2021 05:27 AM IST

In an exclusive conversation with NewsX, AGI Glaspac president and CEO Rrajesh Khosla spoke about the survival of the organisation amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

PANDU RAJAR DHIBI: REVISITING A FORGOTTEN PAST OF BENGAL

13 Jul 2021 05:22 AM IST

ASI reports show the importance of the Pandu Rajar site in the studies of proto-historic era Bengal. Yet, it is unfortunate that the artefacts from the site were not taken up for advanced studies and scientific analyses.

Processed Poultry Products-Safe & Healthy: Presented by USAPEEC & South Dakota

10 Jul 2021 18:42 PM IST

As the country battles Covid-19 pandemic and majority of Indians spend their time indoors, the food choices of consumers is also undergoing a change. USAPEEC & South Dakota recently organised an insightful session on Processed Poultry Products and discussed the nutritional and safety value of processed foods. An esteemed panel

NewsX iTV launches diaspora broadcasting network VaKu

10 Jul 2021 07:39 AM IST

NewsX iTV is launching VaKu, a Diaspora Broadcasting Network, on 10 July. For the first time in the history of Indian television, there is a dedicated platform to showcase the feats and accomplishments of the Indian diaspora. iTV intends to create a dedicated community-based ecosystem to connect India’s brilliant and

UNRAVELLING THE SILHOUETTES OF LIFE WITH THE LEGENDARY GURU DUTT

10 Jul 2021 07:33 AM IST

Guru Dutt, also known as India’s Orson Welles, is among the greatest filmmakers of all time who used social satires with superb performances and great music to leave a mark on the viewer’s mind.

Principles of adoption and custody in India

09 Jul 2021 04:22 AM IST

Adoption means a legal process that allows someone to become the parent of the child, even though the parent and child are not relatable by blood. But in every other way, adoptive parents are the child’s parents. Adoption falls under the ambit of personal law, due to diverse religions practised

HINDU TRADITIONS AND THE ACADEMIC OPTICS OF THE WEST

09 Jul 2021 04:19 AM IST

How should members of the academic community react when members of the faith community, and not just members of the student community or colleagues in the academic community, cross the response threshold? The answer to this question is now in the process of being formulated.

7 MORE WOMEN JOIN PM MODI’S COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

08 Jul 2021 03:32 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind administering the oath of office and secrecy to members of the Council of Ministers during the swearing ceremony as part of Union Cabinet expansion, at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday. ANI

PM MODI CABINET RESHUFFLE: MEET 43 NEW MINISTERS

08 Jul 2021 03:30 AM IST

The Narendra Modi government underwent a major overhaul and cabinet expansion with 43 leaders swearing-in as new ministers of the Modi government at 6 pm on Wednesday. The list of leaders also included some former chief ministers. President Ram Nath Kovind administering the oath of office and secrecy to members

THEATRE IS MY BIGGEST AND FIRST LOVE: SUCHITRA PILLAI

07 Jul 2021 07:28 AM IST

In an exclusive interview with NewsX A-list, Suchitra Pillai talked about her latest show ‘Hello Mini 3’ and shared her experience as an actress and performer across all mediums.