IANS Bookshelf: A recipe book that tells us why what we eat impacts how farmers live

Sourish Bhattacharyya | March 23, 2024 8:27 PM

New Delhi 23 (IANS) Why does the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), which has been at the forefront of all major debates on the state of our ecosystem since its late founder, Anil Aggarwal, wrote the first 'Citizens' Report' on the State of India's Environment in 1982, need to bring out a lavishly illustrated book on food and recipes?

Actress Jonita Doda talks about film industry, disaster management

Sukant Deepak | March 20, 2024 5:44 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) While she may have been part of multiple mainstream films in different languages -- Hindi, Punjabi and South Indian languages, not to mention international designer label commercials, actor Jonita Doda wants to talk about the documentary ‘India The Golden Sparrow: Disaster Risk Reduction’ which she recently directed and produced, and is being streamed on YouTube.

J&K: Asia’s largest Tulip garden to open for visitors on March 23

IANS | March 19, 2024 7:19 PM

Srinagar, March 19 (IANS) V.K.Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner (Kashmir) on Tuesday reviewed arrangements for the opening of Asia’s largest Tulip garden in Srinagar.

Sisters in Bangladesh bid final adieu to their deceased mother in India, courtesy BSF

IANS | March 19, 2024 6:24 PM

Kolkata, March 19 (IANS) Two sisters, living in Bangladesh, were able to catch the last glimpse of their deceased mother - a resident of India - thanks to the initiative of the Border Security Force (BSF).

Retrospective exhibition of modernist Gobardhan Ash to be held in Kolkata

IANS | March 19, 2024 5:10 PM

New Delhi, March (19) A comprehensive showcase celebrating the legacy and brilliance of Indian modernist Gobardhan Ash - ‘The Prinseps Exhibition: Gobardhan Ash Retrospective' will be held at the ‘Kolkata Centre for Creativity’ in Kolkata, from March 29 to April 21.

What attracts me to stories are the human struggles to be seen: Deepa Mehta

Sukant Deepak | March 18, 2024 6:18 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) She clarifies that her films are not about dealing with the unspoken and that she does not even think in that direction. “What attracts me to stories, from ‘Fire’ onwards are the human struggles to be seen, and how the characters go about achieving their rightful place in the human struggle,” filmmaker Deepa Mehta tells IANS.

Kashmiri love ballad finds a lyrical expression in Rahul Wali's Pandit kitchen

Sourish Bhattacharyya | March 16, 2024 6:45 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The Kashmiri word 'poshmaal' at once brings to one's mind Shankar Mahadevan's mellifluous rendition in 'Mission Kashmir' of the 19th-century romantic poet Rasul Mir's lyrical love ballad, whose refrain is: 'Rind posh maal gindane drai lo lo' (When the shadow of the posh maal, or garland of flowers, is so enchanting, what would be the effect of her physical presence).

I am not a professional photographer, but an explorer: Raghu Rai

Sukant Deepak | March 16, 2024 5:44 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) For the last 60 years, he has been framing the diverse shades of life. From leaders like late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to maestros of classical music, and more importantly -- the common man on the street.

Amid politics over citizenship under CAA, a reality check on Rohingyas in Delhi

IANS | March 14, 2024 8:33 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) While politics is peaking over the grant of citizenship to persecuted minorities under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), a reality check of the ground situation shows that a 'life of dignity' for migrants from the neighbourhood may still be far-fetched in the national capital, but the Rohingyas are getting access to all basic amenities including water, food, medication and education.

Blinkit needs to start 10-min water tanker service for B'luru: Unacademy CEO

IANS | March 11, 2024 8:57 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Edtech company Unacademy CEO Gaurav Munjal on Monday suggested quick-commerce platform Blinkit to start an on-demand, under 10-minute water tanker service for Bengaluru, which is facing an acute water shortage already ahead of the summer season.

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IANS Bookshelf: A recipe book that tells us why what we eat impacts how farmers live

Actress Jonita Doda talks about film industry, disaster management

J&K: Asia’s largest Tulip garden to open for visitors on March 23

Sisters in Bangladesh bid final adieu to their deceased mother in India, courtesy BSF

Retrospective exhibition of modernist Gobardhan Ash to be held in Kolkata

What attracts me to stories are the human struggles to be seen: Deepa Mehta

Kashmiri love ballad finds a lyrical expression in Rahul Wali's Pandit kitchen

I am not a professional photographer, but an explorer: Raghu Rai

Amid politics over citizenship under CAA, a reality check on Rohingyas in Delhi

Blinkit needs to start 10-min water tanker service for B'luru: Unacademy CEO

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