“A Nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.”
– Mahatma Gandhi
Report on Women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs)/Cooperatives of Nagaland details how women’s empowerment gaining ground and reversing narrative.
Tied by Roots, Driven by Purpose: The Women Entrepreneurs of Nagaland Read More »
This is the fifth in a 5-part weekly essay series – Veiled Valour: The Forgotten Women of Warfare. Mula Gabharu was born into the Ahom Dynasty of Assam, as the daughter of King Supimphaa. She was married to Phrasenmung Borgohain, the chief general of the Ahom army. Legend has it that Mula Gabharu loved Phrasenmung deeply, with a devotion that becomes central to her story and her legacy. Her strength was born from love, her love for her husband, for her motherland, and for the ideals she refused to surrender. Even in heartbreak, she found bravery.
Mula Gabharu: The Woman Who Fought to Avenge Her Love Read More »
As the first woman to sit on the throne of the Delhi Sultanate, Razia Sultan had to claw her way through deeply ingrained misogyny. She was constantly under siege, not from foreign invaders, but from within, by those who couldn’t handle the idea of a woman as a Sultan. The glorious story of a women ruler who challenged norms and misogynistic culture remains quietly buried while grand monuments and roads are proudly named after invaders and corrupt statesmen. It speaks volumes about the India we live in, run by patriarchy, which immortalizes the actions of a king but questions the attire of a queen creating a revolution.
Razia Sultan: The Only Woman Ruler of Delhi Read More »
Rani Abbakka of Ullal- The Admiral Queen was honoured by the Indian Coast Guard naming one of its patrol vessels ICGS Rani Abbakka.
Rani Abbakka of Ullal: The Admiral Queen Who Fought Portuguese Read More »
Queen Tomyris of Massagetae defied the notion that war and conquest were the domain of men. Her legend endures as a symbol of strength.
Queen Tomyris: The Myth, The Legend of Massagetae Read More »
This is the first in a 5-part weekly essay series – Veiled Valour: The Forgotten Women of Warfare. The story of the ‘Dragon Lady’ – the ‘Pirate Queen’, a leader who was in charge of integrating over 1000 vessels with no prior military knowledge and who went on to become one of the most powerful
Zheng Yi Sao: The Pirate Queen Who Brought British and Portuguese to Knees Read More »
Thinking of employee engagement, it is found that healthy mind and a happy employee can yield better results for the organization.
Storytelling: An Ancient Art that Can Become the Most Effective Employee Engagement Tool Read More »
There is no doubt that India’s Presidency of the G20 is an important opportunity for India to give a strong boost to its tourism sector. This will give a much-needed fillip to the country’s hospitality industry and the economy. Showcasing cities which do not get the attention they deserve and a greater focus on the North-Eastern region, by holding meetings there, is a welcome step.
North-East Festival is a festival that celebrates the beauty, diversity, and integrity of North-East India. The USP of this festival is the way in which we seamlessly integrate elements of social cohesion, cultural heritage, and economic welfare, making them an immersive experience for all. This also seeks to give a fillip to ties between North Eastern India and the increasingly important ASEAN region. The festival is important for a number of reasons. First, it highlights aspects of the region’s culture and economy that residents in other parts of India are not familiar with. Second, it can give a boost to tourism in the region. Third, it can open up new horizons for entrepreneurs from North Eastern India, and the rest of the country.
North-East Festival: A Roadmap To Domestic And Global Ties Read More »
Raagini Shekher Sharma reviews the book titled-“India that is Bharat – Coloniality Civilization Constitution” written by J. Sai Deepak
The strength of the book lies in its total focus on the central theme and the same has been described and written in vivid detail without digressing from the subject. Being a lawyer, J Sai Deepak has a logical and incisive mind and that reflects too in the tone and tenor of the book as it is replete with facts, and research work that is amply seen. Lot many times, the tone becomes a little authoritative and the baritone springs up. Overall, the book is written succinctly, presenting the facts, the research that has gone into writing and the analysis have been done in an exciting manner. Once, picked up, it cannot be put down unless fully read.
Biodiversity or wildlife-related conflicts are often described as situations where wildlife comes into conflict with humans over common resources. However, in many situations, particularly in those where conservation organizations are active, conflicts take the form of disputes between different stakeholder groups over wildlife management goals or priorities, and it is increasingly being acknowledged. Recent research shows that the development of conservation management schemes is affected by a multifaceted range of criteria and this has implications for the design of such schemes, and the way in which their aims are communicated to those affected and executed. There is now a growing awareness amongst conservation biologists that sociological and psychological approaches are often required to achieve a realistic understanding of such issues. Local communities are carrying a very heavy burden of conservation, while elites have the pleasure of enjoying the wilderness and wildlife, resulting in the cost-benefit ratio of conservation being strongly skewed in favour of tourism companies, national governments, and the international conservation community. Compensation and enhanced assistance to the locals should be regarded as a payment for ecosystem service they were generationally safeguarding and contributing towards its sustenance.
Pushed to Periphery: The Case of Mudumalai Tiger MDT-23 Read More »
While the world is busy trying to save the tigers, lions, sharks, and whales, the marine organisms with seashells are silently vanishing from the sea and filling up our homes. Their absence is creating a void in the oceans that will have a long-lasting impact on every species’ survival in the coming times. Let us leave the seashells where they belong and admire them for the life they harbour and the ocean ecosystem they sustain.
Seashells Belong To The Sea, Not Our Homes Read More »
Taming the Devil within by never giving up on the efforts for it is the persistence that pays in the accomplishment of goals.
Taming the Devil Within Read More »
A gem shines in the Himalayas of post-COVID era. The town of Dharamsala which was on the verge of getting lost seems regaining its charm.
A Gem Shines in the Himalayas post-COVID Read More »
Travelling during the pandemic requires strict compliance of hygiene practices at all times since people around might not follow social distancing. The best way to ensure one’s safety is to abide by the safety guidelines issued by the Government of India.
My Experience of Travelling in COVID-19 Special Train Read More »
Hemmed in by the high Himalayas and dappled with wooded villages and meadows, Gurez looks straight out of a picture book of folktales set in the bucolic countryside. Notwithstanding its tranquillity, however, Gurez Valley evokes a disturbing sense of the futility of war in the perceptive visitor owing to the unnatural division of its natural heritage.
Kashmir’s Gurez Valley: Vistas of a Vanishing World Read More »
The concept of gender pronouns can be very complicated and confusing and understandably so because people refuse to talk about it and discuss it in detail.
Gender Pronouns: ‘What Do You Like to Be Called?’ Read More »
In view of COVID, the Indian tourism sector needs to redefine, refocus, and change the game plan for going forward.
World Tourism Day 2020: Implications of COVID-19 on Indian Tourism Sector Read More »
Protecting our green cover is one of the basic ways to mitigate the issue of climate change. Thus, forests and foresters need to be the focus of our attention now.
Save Foresters, Save Forests: The Forgotten Service That Keeps India Alive Read More »
There are certain films whose relevance transcends the boundaries of time and age. By embracing the leitmotifs of human struggle across the ages, such films appear to be true witnesses of the past and foretellers of the future all at once. Here is a list of five cinematic masterpieces that are startlingly relevant as the tumultuous first quarter of the 21st century nears its end.
The Astonishing Relevance of Cinema: Five 20th Century Classics that Need to be Watched Read More »
Media plays a crucial role in influencing public perception of wildlife. In the coming days, media’s role in portraying human-wildlife interactions in India will play a major role in deciding the fate of the country’s wildlife.
Why India’s Wildlife Needs The Right Kind Of Media Attention? Read More »
Its time to educate about nature. A child trained in a conservation-oriented philosophy will seek to respect nature in the world he will grow up in and take steps to pass on the heritage to his/her forthcoming generations.
The reverence provided to elements of nature has decreased drastically because of the reduction of dependency and a perceived decrease of benefits to us, the humans.
Time to educate about nature! Read More »
Arunachal Pradesh is well known for its ancient culture. Known as the ‘The Land of Dawnlit Mountains’, Arunachal Pradesh finds its mention in prominent scriptures of India, such as the Kalika Purana and Mahabharata.
Cultures of India: State of Arunachal Pradesh Read More »
By Nameera Fareed, a student of class IX Do read: WHO advice for COVID-19 Please see: Rolling updates on coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
COVID-19 PICTORIAL Read More »
Not everything is so bad in the most populous state of India. Shining out of the congested crowd, divisive politics, casteism, fundamentalism, poverty, illiteracy is a city worth visiting, breaking up whose name into two parts means “Jackpot”. Yes, you guessed it right – Lucknow – the capital city of the erstwhile Kingdom of Awadh
Muskuraiye! Aap Lucknow mein hai! Read More »
More than 200 countries across the world now have reported cases of COVID-19. People travelling to these countries or people who have travelled abroad might come in contact with people affected with COVID-19 during their stay or even while in transit at the airports. Within these countries, few countries have reported a very large number
Extensive travel Advisories issued by Indian Government as India fights COVID-19 Read More »
