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Events

India’s Iconic Mango Festival Turns 13

PRESS RELEASE: From Uttar Pradesh Orchards to Global Plates Celebrating Sustainability, Culinary Innovation, and Cultural Heritage Sitapur & Lucknow, India | June–July 2025— The Mango Festival, one of India’s most loved celebrations of the “King of Fruits,” has just marked its 13th anniversary with spectacular editions in Sitapur and an upcoming showcase in Lucknow on 12 & 13 July. Organized by Lucknow Farmers Market, this … Continue reading India’s Iconic Mango Festival Turns 13

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Business, Countryside

Project-IT: Reimagining Rural India

BY NICK PEARCE Project-IT: Reimagining Rural India through the lens of Visual Education/Films/Cinema With 65% of India’s population residing in rural areas and smartphone penetration reaching 90%, the infrastructure for digital connectivity exists. However, access to transformative content remains limited. Project-IT addresses this gap by leveraging cinema as a tool for education and empowerment. Shrirang Deshmukh, co-founder of Project-IT (pictured below) with a background in … Continue reading Project-IT: Reimagining Rural India

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Music

Music Is the Food of Love for Kaushiki

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH Kaushiki Deb grew up surrounded by dozens of musically devoted uncles and aunts—a testament to the sprawling extended families typical of India. One of her fondest childhood memories is singing in the dark with relatives until the power returned. Though her father was a doctor, and she was expected to follow in his footsteps, young Kaushiki was drawn irresistibly to vocal music. … Continue reading Music Is the Food of Love for Kaushiki

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Music

Aparna Lahiri: Music on Her Mind

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH As a member of the vibrant cultural scene in the National Capital, I have had the pleasure of interacting with many highly talented individuals deeply immersed in music. These passionate women share a profound love for vocal music and much in common. All hail from ordinary middle-class backgrounds, with music running in their veins—thanks to parents or close relatives well-trained in the … Continue reading Aparna Lahiri: Music on Her Mind

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Civil Service

A Tale Told By An Idiot

BY DR KAUSTAV BHATTACHARYYA ‘A TALE TOLD BY AN IDIOT’ – RP ‘RON’ NORONHA – FASCINATING & GRIPPING READ My mind reflected upon the fact that I could not manage to pen a single article on ICS (Indian Civil Service) officers despite that fact that it writ large in my imagination as a theme in my doctoral dissertation.  There is too much a close association … Continue reading A Tale Told By An Idiot

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Music

Preserving Tagore’s Musical Legacy for Posterity

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was passionate about music; in fact, music ran in his veins. His late father, a flautist, had been a close associate of the legendary Sachin Dev Burman. Throughout his childhood and formative years, this young boy took music seriously. He learned to play the piano and briefly studied the sarod under the … Continue reading Preserving Tagore’s Musical Legacy for Posterity

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Events, Music

A Musical Extravaganza in the Indian Capital

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH This winter, music lovers and culture enthusiasts in New Delhi and its surrounding areas were treated to a spectacular mega musical event during a chilly mid-November weekend. The inaugural World Music Concert was organized by the Bengal Association, an autonomous body dedicated to preserving Bengali language, music, and cultural heritage for millions in the diaspora. The venue for this grand occasion was … Continue reading A Musical Extravaganza in the Indian Capital

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Business

Women in Indian Entrepreneurship

BY RITA PANANI In recent years, India has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its entrepreneurial landscape, particularly with the increasing participation of women. Historically, women in India have faced significant barriers, including societal norms, lack of access to education, and limited financial resources. However, a growing emphasis on gender equality and empowerment has led to a surge in female entrepreneurs who are breaking stereotypes and … Continue reading Women in Indian Entrepreneurship

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