Category: Features

Of maths, social media and youngsters’ struggles

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Learn how to resolve mathematical puzzles and paradoxes, mind-bending concepts and their surprising solutions; know…

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How to make your children follow in your footsteps

By Nury Vittachi Memo To Self: Must write to the International Olympic Committee to introduce a "rolling eye" competition, so…

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Are small hydropower projects fish friendly?

By Bhanu Sridharan Bengaluru, June 28 (IANS/Mongabay) Most rivers in South India begin as small streams in forested mountains. The…

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Children act as ‘green agents’ in Rajasthan’s drought-hit Baran

By Mridula Narayan Jaipur, June 27 (IANS) The "green agents" of Baran district in Rajasthan are nurturing foliage in their…

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Japanese artist hopes to introduce Aritayaki in India

By Siddhi Jain New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) A popular Japanese craft, Aritayaki porcelain enjoys a global market but estimates…

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An equal-opportunity school sets a sterling example in social integration

By Mohit Dubey Lucknow, June 24 (IANS) Much before the Indian parliament promulgated the Right to Education Act (RTE) in…

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Of vazhaipoo fritters and a chef’s contribution to reducing carbon footprint

By Venkatachari Jagannathan Chennai, June 23 (IANS) It's time for vazhaipoo (banana flower) fritters. Vazhaipoo cutlets and vadas have become…

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People love to be angry these days

By Nury Vittachi This columnist once wrote to a friend gently suggesting that he was not cut out to be…

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In search of a suitable girl (June 20 is writer Vikram Seth’s 66th Birthday)

By Saket Suman Hardly has any novel been awaited with as much curiosity and anticipation in recent times as Vikram…

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Rohtang tunnel to be open for traffic by 2020

By Vishal Gulati Manali, June 17 (IANS) Construction of Rohtang tunnel, one of the world's most challenging motorable projects at…

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Rohtang tunnel to be open for traffic by 2022

By Vishal Gulati Manali, June 17 (IANS) Construction of Rohtang tunnel, one of the world's most challenging motorable projects at…

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Rajasthani musicians epitomise India’s syncretic culture, but are a struggling lot

By Archana Sharma Jaipur, June 17 (IANS) They are Muslims, yet they sing Krishna "bhajans" (hymns) from Hindu lore. They…

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Bhutan’s Mountain Echoes lit fest set to climb a notch higher

Thimphu, June 14 (IANS) Bhutans annual literary gathering, the Mountain Echoes Literary Festival, an like no other thanks to its…

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Bespoke programme marks JLF’s fifth year in London

London, June 12 (IANS) India's popular Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) has completed five years of its presence here in what…

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Flavours of festivity in first Durga Puja-themed restaurant

By Milinda Ghosh Roy Kolkata, June 12 (IANS) With food stalls lining the streets, devotees queuing up outside eateries and…

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Seema’s story: Educating girls to negotiate life, become change agents

By Umer Rashid Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh), June 10 (IANS) Inside a dimly-lit classroom in this district, with its walls decorated…

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ZEE JLF kicks off at London’s The British Library

London, June 9 (IANS) The London edition of Indias popular Jaipur Literature Festival "ZEE JLF at The British Library" has…

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Bhutan gears up for unique inter-faith chanting event

Thimphu, June 8 (IANS) The picturesque capital of arguably the worlds happiest country is all set to host a unique…

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Today, parents need a range of skills — such as lying and cheating

By Nury Vittachi The Chinese government recently decided that all spermatozoa donated to Beijing's main sperm bank must be loyal…

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A slice of Jaipur at the British Library over the weekend

London, June 7 (IANS) South Asias literary heritage, oral traditions, performing arts, books and ideas will take centrestage here at…

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