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Trekking and survival Camping at Prashar Lake
I received the Whatsapp message on 13 Feburary 2018 about ‘A trek and survival camp trip’ Offer from 16th to 19th Feburary from a travel company. I came to know that trekkers would be staying in tents on layers of snow at -7 degree temperature, I shared this idea with my friend and we got…
Film Review | Padman | Hindi Film
An in-depth analysis of the Padman’s story and its different layers. A film that can be an appropriate example of script writing for aspiring screen writers.
Film Review | Padmavat | Deepika Padukon
Hindi Film Review | Padmavat, Starring – Deepika Padukon, Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Dangers of mixing AYUSH with Modern Medicine
-Dr. Arun Mitra- Although the National Medical Commission Bill has been referred to the standing committee, certain things need to be answered. The best alternative, however, would be to revamp the MCI to remedy the shortcomings which had cropped in it. But if the government is too adamant, then it is important that at…
ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival unveils 2018 speakers at Mumbai preview
Speakers announced – The annual ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival announced its second list of speakers at a preview event at the iconic Royal Opera House in Mumbai today. Festival Dates – Set to take place 25-29 January 2018, the ‘greatest literary show on Earth’ returns to the historic Diggi Palace Hotel in Jaipur for its…
ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival announces first list of 60 speakers for 2018 edition
Festival Dates – The ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival 2018 is scheduled to take place from 25 –29 January, 2018 at the Diggi Palace Hotel, Jaipur Rajasthan. First list of Speakers Announced – The Festival has announced its first list of 60 speakers out of over 250 speakers expected to attend the 2018 edition. The first…
#MeToo : “We are living in a Rape Culture”
I have some thoughts on #metoo that have been swimming around in my head for days. It’s long, but important. Are people really just now learning that women bear the burden of trauma of institutionalized misogyny? I’m glad that we are having a dialogue, but this whole #metoo thing again just makes it our…
Why Anil Kapoor enjoys making others jealous!
Sonam is the most impulsive Anil Kapoor talks about how he was only into girls as a teenager and how his dream of having many girlfriends never got fulfilled because he met his wife very young! The ever young actor and heartthrob Anil Kapoor reveal a lot of personal stuff about his teenage…
For Healthy Bones | 20 minutes Sunlight and a Glass of Milk
Osteoporosis and vitamin D deficiencies are the two silent epidemics Estimates report that 1 out of 8 males and 1 out of 3 females in India suffers from osteoporosis, this essentially makes India one of the worst hit countries of the world. Drinking less milk, avoiding sunlight exposure and omitting the traditional aerobic indoor…
We need to fight back to save Book Stores – Simonson
Jaipur BookMark Opened The Jaipur BookMark (JBM), which began as a shorter sister event of the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival in 2014, has grown into a full-fledged festival strand this year.JBM opened today at Hotel Diggi Palace’s historic Durbar Hall. The inaugural session was attended by luminaries, business people and lovers of literature from…
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