India's festivals arrive in many forms, but their emotional language is remarkably familiar. Ganesh Chaturthi brings Bappa into homes and neighbourhoods. Durga Puja fills pandals with devotion and artistry. Diwali brings the glow of diyas, prayers and new beginnings. Chhath brings families together at the ghats, offering prayers to the Sun. Rooted in faith, family and community, these celebrations are also closely tied to the spaces where they unfold.
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What happens when nature pours all her beauty into one small country, wraps its mountains in snow, and humans build trains that climb slopes steep enough to make even gravity nervous? Welcome to Switzerland.
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Waste-to-energy takes different forms across India, depending on the available waste and community needs. A vegetable market in Hyderabad lights its own streetlights with rotten vegetables. In Prayagraj, a multi-feedstock bio-CNG plant converts different types of organic waste into clean fuel and compost. An educational institution in Gandhinagar cooks for more than 500 people a day without depending on LPG cylinders. A gaushala in Gwalior turns cow dung into compressed biogas.
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We climbed into a boat that cheerfully ignored personal space and took us remarkably close to Europe’s largest waterfall by sheer volume, the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The closer we got, the louder the roar became. The river seemed to be shouting, “Come closer, brave humans! I have a free facial and a mild cardiac workout for you!"
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Some films hold the audience with their story, presentation and technical brilliance, while also leaving behind a nagging question: could the film have been far more impactful if different actors had been chosen for some of its characters? 'Main Wapas Aaunga' is one such film. It has a strong story, superb editing and several impressive acting moments, but its casting seems to limit the film's potential in several places.
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Wealthy individuals are more likely to invest in solutions that protect only themselves from climate change, increasing wealth inequality and leaving poorer individuals vulnerable to climate risks, finds a new study involving Corvinus University of Budapest.
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Financial markets overlook the economic costs of biodiversity loss, leaving several countries at risk of defaulting on debt, according to new research published in Nature.
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Amid the growing range of investment strategies available in the Indian stock market, Active Momentum Funds are rapidly carving out a space for themselves. The basic idea behind these funds is simple. Invest in stocks that are performing well and showing strong upward momentum, in an attempt to benefit from that trend.
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Our bus rolled into Heidelberg at around ten in the morning. Fresh from a sumptuous breakfast at our Frankfurt hotel, we were energised, curious and ready for another round of European sightseeing. But something changed almost immediately.
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The meeting between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq during the Iranian president’s visit to New Delhi has raised several questions about India’s diplomacy and Kashmir politics. An Iranian president meeting one of Kashmir’s prominent religious and political figures in the Indian capital cannot certainly be regarded as an ordinary development. Yet, viewing the meeting solely through the Kashmir lens may not fully capture Iran’s current diplomatic strategy.
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A 28‑year‑old Uday Nath, a heavy bag slung over his shoulder, weaves through traffic toward Defence Colony. Ramesh Choudhary, who came from Bihar, climbs four flights of stairs to deliver groceries.…
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नदियां केवल बहता हुआ पानी नहीं हैं। वे हमारी सभ्यता, संस्कृति, खेती, अर्थव्यवस्था और आने वाली पीढ़ियों की जीवनरेखा हैं। गंगा हो, यमुना हो, नर्मदा हो, कावेरी हो या देश की कोई छोटी नदी, हर नदी अपने साथ…
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Makhana, or fox nut, has emerged as a fast-growing agri-food product in India. This is due to its nutritional value, rising health awareness, and increasing global demand.
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