Women’s Equality Day, observed annually on August 26, commemorates a pivotal moment in the fight for gender equality: the certification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920, which granted American women the right to vote. This day is not just a historical footnote but a vibrant reminder of the ongoing struggle for…
The natural effects of the Christian New Year and the Hindu New Year show key differences rooted in their respective calendars and cultural connections to nature. The Christian New Year (January 1) marks a symbolic reset and focuses on hope, renewal, and personal resolutions, while the Hindu New Year is deeply integrated with the natural…
Early Life and Family Background Zakir Hussain, born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, India, is one of the most celebrated tabla virtuosos in the world. He is the son of Ustad Alla Rakha, a legendary tabla player who served as his first guru. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in music, Zakir Hussain…
[ad_1] Google Podcasts has been shut down in the US – with users asked to move their subscriptions to YouTube Music – and it may not be long before India follows suit /news/talking-point/google-podcasts-shutting-down-youtube-music-111712839104288.html 111712839104288 story Google Podcasts is hitting the stop button. The announcement on the winding up of the podcast app came in September…
[ad_1] While trying to be more productive and relatable, Gen Y managers can end up becoming either too laidback or followers of unrealistic deadlines /news/big-story/millennial-bosses-leadership-workplace-culture-management-style-productivity-111712473554499.html 111712473554499 story In a career spanning five years, Bengaluru’s Ananya Bisht has worked with two bosses who were millennials, belonging to Generation Y (born between 1981 and 1996). Dealing with…
[ad_1] Workspaces remain largely patriarchal, leading women professionals to turn to dedicated networking groups to learn and grow /news/big-story/women-groups-networking-work-office-111714324086252.html 111714324086252 story Veni Jain, 30, had an idea she believed in. Before she could act on it, however, she got married and moved to Kolkata from Delhi, where she knew no one except her husband and…
[ad_1] Sky Islands, an ambitious initiative of local eco-journalism from the Western Ghats launches over food inspired by produce from the region /news/talking-point/western-ghats-sky-islands-kurinji-kodai-chronicle-hill-stations-eco-journalism-111713424454231.html 111713424454231 story What does a deconstruction of the Palani temple prasadam as an ice cream have to do with learning about the fragile but rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats? Kurinji, a…
Positive thinking, often dismissed as mere “wishful thinking,” is far more than just a cheerful outlook. It’s a powerful mental and emotional framework that can significantly impact our lives in profound ways. This article explores the multifaceted benefits of cultivating a positive mindset, from improving mental and physical well-being to enhancing relationships and achieving greater…
It all starts with a cow. These gentle, grass-chewing giants are the foundation of an entire food system built on milk. When a dairy cow becomes pregnant around one year of age, she begins a biological journey that fuels one of the most diverse categories in people’s diets. After a nine-month gestation period, she gives…
[ad_1] In a democracy of 1.4 billion, every vote matters. But for millions of migrants from Bihar, democracy is quietly leaving them behind. A silent crisis is unfolding, where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of State electoral rolls, and at short notice, has led to the mass deletion of nearly 3.5 million migrants (4.4% of…
