India to support a stable maritime environment in Asia
As China pushes to lay claim over the South China Sea, India went out on a limb and said that it supports a stable maritime environment in Asia, which includes the right of maritime...
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Weaving a story
Alappuzha is known for its greenery, backwaters and the paddy fields. Agriculture is the main source of economy people here. It is the smallest district of Kerala and there are only a few large...
Guru Pasha arrested, charged with sexual harassment and abuse
On 11 May, Guru Syed Salauddin Pasha, director of Ability Unlimited was arrested after two FIRs were filed against him at the Madhu Vihar police station, in East Delhi. A complaint was filed by...
The Chain Tree of Kerala- myths and mysteries
Amidst the lush green meadows of Wayanad is a very old Ficus tree, standing tall with a chain hanging around its trunk. It is the ever mysterious Chain Tree, a major tourist attraction...
Palliative Care: A Touch to Heal
“Life is a race”. How many times have we come across that line in books, films and popular culture? Yes, people in this dog-eat-dog world are all busy running a high paced...
Annual Jane’s Walk Festival 2014
This year from 3 – 4 May, Urban Design Collective will be celebrating Jane’s Walk Festival. Urban Design Collective will be hosting a series of commemorative walks in Pondicherry and other cities across the...
Satya Special School: a Home Away From Home
“As I entered the school I had a little hesitation and dilemma thinking how I would interact with these kids. But, the response was so pleasant.” [soliloquy id=”2192″] I have been born and...
Drumrolls!
Sound is an extremely important aspect of any film. Most of the times it’s the sound that connects the audience with the film. Especially for documentaries, where sound is recorded on location. It is...
Dharmapuri: A village of burnt homes and lost belongings
“As I walked through the narrow lanes I could see the wrecked houses and broken furniture. The interiors of the houses were fully burnt…” [soliloquy id=”2127″] Dalits are ranked as the lowest members...
Sadanand Menon visits Tasmai
Sadanand Menon, a noted arts critic, reputed culture journalist and arts editor was invited to give a talk at Tasmai Art Gallery and to share his views on the ongoing art exhibition, at the...