India

When the Facade of Lucknow’s iconic Chhota Imambara got ‘scarred’ by police

21 Sep 2020 10:02 AM IST

Lucknow’s Chhota Imambara, which is invariably on the must- visit list of anyone visiting the city, has now been “scarred” by Lucknow Police. As per an IANS report, a police outpost built at the gate of Chhota Imambara has not only distorted the facade of the monument but also is

The importance of Agarbatti and Dragon’s nefarious designs

21 Sep 2020 09:55 AM IST

An estimated 5 lakh people, mostly women, are associated with the agarbatti industry in India and lakhs of people are engaged with bamboo cultivation in the country. Malicious campaigns, mostly run by China, against the burning of agarbatti will only end up killing the livelihood of these people.

“Don’t compete but change the rules”: Maneck Malhotra, Director, Choco Swiss

20 Sep 2020 18:17 PM IST

Recently, Maneck Malhotra, the director of Choco Swiss, a designer chocolate giant in India, sat with NewsX for an exclusive interview. He shares with us his mantra of “Don’t compete but change the rules” as he talks about how he beats the competition in the Chocolate sector in India. Maneck

‘AI and blockchain data will revolutionize the world’, says Mayur Ramgir, an international award-winning innovator, founder of Zonopact, an incubator for young talent

20 Sep 2020 18:12 PM IST

In an exclusive conversation with NewsX for its special segment NewsX A-list, an author, serial entrepreneur, film director and philanthropist, Mayur Rangir takes us through embracing technology for the better and how students and working professionals can have a better future in the tech world. Mayur is the fellow of

Hiren Gada, CEO of Shemaroo Entertainment discusses the changing nature of streaming services, digital content due to pandemic

20 Sep 2020 18:05 PM IST

Mr Hiren Gada, CEO of Shemaroo Entertainment in a recent interview with NewsX discussed the changing nature of streaming services and digital content due to the pandemic. Due to the closure of the movie theatres during the lockdown, it’s been an almost impossible feat to try and release new movies.

With expiry of lease, king’s kin seek return of AMU land

18 Sep 2020 09:44 AM IST

With the land lease given to the Aligarh Muslim University having expired last year, the descendants of the Jat king, late Mahendra Pratap Singh (1886-1979), a freedom fighter and social reformer who donated land to various educational institutes, including the AMU, have demanded that the land be returned to them.

A DIGNIFIED PERIOD IN AN UNPRECEDENTED ERA

18 Sep 2020 09:31 AM IST

As the world grapples with Covid-19, one of the biggest challenges facing humanity, our resolve must be that such a crisis should not deepen the already existing gender inequities.

How recent amendments in EIA norms make them prone to violations

18 Sep 2020 09:29 AM IST

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) draft, 2020 on 23 March this year but made it available for public opinion on 11 April 2020. Normally, the time available for public opinion is 60 days. The publication of the draft in the gazette

AS WEST BENGAL REELS UNDER SEX TRAFFICKING, VICTIMS NEED A SECOND CHANCE IN THESE DIFFICULT PANDEMIC TIMES

17 Sep 2020 07:55 AM IST

Considering the geopolitical scenario of West Bengal, I have always felt that health, education, social security and empowerment are the needs of the hour for every woman in the state. The state shares international borders with Bangladesh and Nepal. It is well-connected with other states as well. Also, West Bengal

How beauty industry can beat the Covid blues with an innovative digital push

16 Sep 2020 08:37 AM IST

The beauty industry in India has steadily grown during the past few years. The consistent growth can also be strongly accredited to the online sales of beauty products, premiumisation and an inclination towards organic and ethical brands, making it a $14 billion industry which is expected to grow further to

We are not alone? Possible sign of alien life detected on Venus

16 Sep 2020 08:26 AM IST

Scientists have spotted a possible marker of life on Venus, a planet which has not been a significant part of the search for life because of its extreme temperatures, atmospheric composition and other factors. The astronomers were surprised when they found the presence of a chemical called “phosphine” in the

Will Covid become seasonal virus?

16 Sep 2020 08:22 AM IST

With over 80,000 people losing the battle against the pandemic in India, scientists now fear that Covid-19 is here to stay and will continue to cause outbreaks year-round until herd immunity is achieved.