Over 1,300 ‘Voice of America’ employees put on leave after Donald Trump cuts funding

Over 1,300 ‘Voice of America’ employees put on leave after Donald Trump cuts funding

More than 1,300 journalists, producers and support staff of the United States government-funded media network Voice of America were placed on leave on Saturday, said its director Michael Abramowitz.“I am deeply saddened that for the first time in 83 years,...
The gates and walls of Shahjahanabad – a walk through time

The gates and walls of Shahjahanabad – a walk through time

In 1648, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan moved the capital of the empire from Agra up north along the banks of the Yamuna river. He named this new capital after himself, Shahjahanabad. The city had massive fortification, with 14 grand gateways.These...
Whitewashing of Sambhal mosque underway

Whitewashing of Sambhal mosque underway

  Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal Sambhal: The whitewashing of the outer wall of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal began on Sunday morning, an advocate of the mosque side said. The Allahabad High Court on March 12...
I am just surprised, ‘self-deported’ Indian student tells ‘The New York Times’

I am just surprised, ‘self-deported’ Indian student tells ‘The New York Times’

Noting that she was not an activist or part of groups that organised protests at Columbia University, Indian doctoral student Ranjani Srinivasan, who “self-deported” from the United States after her visa was revoked, said she was “surprised” at being a...
Indian firms are mining e-waste for battery minerals – but must pay heed to waste collectors

Indian firms are mining e-waste for battery minerals – but must pay heed to waste collectors

Mohammad Abrar wakes up coughing most mornings. It’s not yet dawn but New Delhi is already blanketed in thick smog when he sets off for work.By 4 am, Abrar, aged 50, reaches Seelampur, a small neighbourhood in the capital’s north-east...
Eco India: Why plastic producers must partner with informal waste pickers for a circular economy

Eco India: Why plastic producers must partner with informal waste pickers for a circular economy

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Gyan Chaturvedi’s biting satire about the discontents of consumer culture

Gyan Chaturvedi’s biting satire about the discontents of consumer culture

As I read The Madhouse by Gyan Chaturvedi, I was reminded of what Mark Frost once said: “Good literature is a mirror through which we see ourselves more clearly.” Indeed, The Madhouse functions as a striking mirror, reflecting the transformations...
‘Pakistani’ is a common communal slur used against Indian Muslims – but is it illegal?

‘Pakistani’ is a common communal slur used against Indian Muslims – but is it illegal?

Is calling an Indian Muslim a “Pakistani” against the law?In February, the Supreme Court ruled that calling someone “Pakistani” in private may be in poor taste but does not amount to the offence of hurting religious sentiments.However, on March 7,...
J&K receives Rs 1.69L crore investment proposals, 6 Lakh jobs

J&K receives Rs 1.69L crore investment proposals, 6 Lakh jobs

[ad_1] Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it has received over 8,500 applications with an investment proposal worth over Rs 1.69 lakh crore and employment proposals for over 6 lakh jobs with regard to the development of...
Why for academic freedom deserves a Nobel Peace Prize

Why for academic freedom deserves a Nobel Peace Prize

Echoing the Stand Up for Science movement, which was organised in the US to defend academic freedom, a call to mobilise in France has been launched for Friday, March 7. Conferences, rallies and marches are being organised on the initiative...
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