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Monthly archives: March 2018

Maharashtra farmers’ agitation called off after Fadnavis govt accepts most demands

The farmers called off their protest on Monday after the Maharashtra government, on the back foot over the ‘long march’ by 30,000 of the state’s poorest agriculturists, accepted most of their demands. Under pressure after the protesting farmers trooped into south Mumbai’s Azad Maidan on Monday, after walking the more than 180-km distance from Nashik in seven days, the state government accepted all their nine demands. The government, which was […]

Sleep Awareness Week: Eat these foods to improve sleep quality

A good sound sleep is very important for our body to function properly and to lead a healthy life. Studies have shown that lack and disturbed sleep has immediate negative effects on hormones. Nowadays, many people face problems in getting a proper sleep and often seek medical help. But, it’s best to avoid medication and opt for a natural cure as it will reduce the risk of unnecessary side effects. […]

 
 
 

Varun Dhawan-Banita Sandhu’s October trailer

Varun Dhawan’s much-anticipated film October is finally here. The film introduces Banita Sandhu and packed with intense and emotional punches. Produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar, October is directed by Shoojit Sircar. The film is offbeat to the core and it’s refreshing to see Varun shed his commercial tag and enter into the nuanced and charming world of Sircar. October is set to release on April 13. Please follow […]

Review: Strangers No More: New Narratives from India’s Northeast by Sanjoy Hazarika

In 1994, the journalist-author-activist Sanjoy Hazarika published Strangers of the Mist: Tales of War and Peace from India’s Northeast which, in his own word, “looks at how little men and women have reacted to imperial, insensitive administrations, politicians and policies, through their eyes and mine.” Published at a time when serious work on the Northeast was still rare, the book became a standard reference point for anyone interested in this […]

Failures Are Stepping Stones To Success

Thomas Edison was the inventor of the lightbulb. We can well imagine what our lives would be like if it were not for this marvelous invention. The lightbulb makes it possible for us to utilize the night for those activities that through the ages were mostly possible only in the day. Candlelight and fires have a limited lighting capacity. While we may take this invention for granted, it was invented […]

 
 
 

Oscar-nominated Ruben Ostlund's film 'The Square' trailer

The Trailer of Oscar-nominated Film ’The Square’ has been unveiled in India on Saturday. Starring actors Claes Bang, Dominic West, Elizabeth Moss and Terry Notary, the movie directed by the award-winning Swedish film-maker Ruben Ostlund is a funny satire featuring darkly-funny aspects of an urban lifestyle. The movie slated to release on March 16, 2018. Watch the trailer: Please follow and like us:

US president predicts 'tremendous success' in talks with North Korea

The US President Donald Trump predicted on Saturday that the talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will be “a tremendous success,” while praising China’s collaboration. “I think North Korea is going to go very well. I think we will have tremendous success,” Efe quoted Trump as saying. “The promise is they wouldn’t be shooting off missiles in the meantime, and they are looking to de-nuke,” Trump added. The US […]

 
 
 

Trailer of Aithe 2.0

Aithe 2.0 is a techno-thriller about technological advancements and their impact on the society. The film is about four engineering graduates, all unemployed, and their tryst with the crime world. How the Internet has made us vulnerable in this digital age is what the film drives home through its detailed and tight screenplay. Director Raju Madiraju said, “We are living dangerously. Many news items shocked me when I read them. […]

Would have thrown demonetisation in dustbin if I were PM: Rahul Gandhi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday that demonetisation was “not a good” initiative and if he were the prime minister he would have thrown the proposal into the “dustbin”. Gandhi is on a five-day trip to the Southeast Asian countries. He began the Malaysia leg of his visit on Saturday and interacted with an “enthusiastic gathering” of Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur. Asked how he would have rolled out […]

Topmost Places To Visit In Jharkhand

Jharkhand is one of the extremely resource-rich states in India on account of the presence of several coal mines and steel plants. There are several places in Jharkhand where you can satisfy your wanderlust. As the major part of the state is still covered with forests, Jharkhand offers its visitors with the opportunities of exploring wildlife and nature amidst its dense forests and greenery. Before you move on to explore […]