Kabaddi is a common game played in Indian schoolyards, but until recently, with the success of the franchise-based Pro Kabaddi tournament, the game has remained in the hinterlands. Now, with the announcement that the inaugural world cup is going to be played in 2016 between twelve teams, Kabaddi looks set to become a global game. […]Read More
From Salman Rushdie to A. R. Rahman, from Indra Nooyi to Amartya Sen, we have a list of ten Indians in this piece who have transcended boundaries and have made their mark on the global stage with their brilliance, genius, tenacity and dedication. In doing so, one hopes that they’ve inspired the next generation of […]Read More
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) again showed the world what Indian space technology is capable of achieving by launching 20 satellites in a single go. The landmark mission was effectively completed on 22nd June from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, which is located in Andhra Pradesh. The satellites were launched by one of India’s most […]Read More
India joined the global race of developing reusable space shuttles by launching its first mini space shuttle, RLV-TD (Reusable Launch Vehicle) on 23rd May. The shuttle was developed by ISRO’s New Delhi based space centre on a shoestring budget of just 14 million dollars which is really less as compared to the billions of dollars […]Read More
India and Australia have been trade allies for a while, but now, with a Memorandum of Agreement signed by Swinburne University of Technology, epilepsy detection machines will be provided to rural healthcare sectors in India to aid early diagnosis and treatment. There is also a ‘smart helmet’ in the works to increase motorist safety on […]Read More
Kohinoor, the 105-carat diamond, whose estimated worth is an approximate $200 million, is considered to be a medallion of India’s riches. The country has been trying to retrieve the diamond from the hands of the British Empire since the time of its independence. It’s been more than 68 years, Indian politicians and bureaucrats have been […]Read More
Many people from all over the world flock to India every year in search of a taste for ancient culture. There are many mysteries about the origin of Indian culture, and reasons for which Indians have such deep cultural memories compared to the rest of the world. In this piece we will look at some […]Read More
In India, a fundamental right has recently become a big talking point when AIB, a comedy group, came under much fire for publicly using obscene language in the name of humor. This piece wonders a little bit more about the right to freedom of expression. Freedom of speech has suddenly become a talking point in […]Read More
As India stands on the edge of a brave new world that promises economic and social development, we take a moment to look at just why it is so difficult to remove the identity of India from an Indian. India is a land of deep-rooted cultural memory. The Indus Valley Civilisation was one of three […]Read More
In a recent visit to Beijing, Indian External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj called for a six-point template for India-China ties so that both nations can march forward together towards progress and development. External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj went to Beijing in early February, on a three-day visit. She said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will […]Read More
