Categories for Special Feature
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Social Media emerging threat to internal security
In the insurgency hit Kashmir valley, spread of social media and cell phones has created the phenomenon of ‘flash crowds’ at the site of encounters. In addition media like face book and you tube are being used to great advantage... View Article
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Teachers must Recalibrate their Position in the Society
There is no dispute that the teachers are the cornerstone of the society and they hold the key to India’s future and achieving Sustainable Development Goals. We must recognise the ability of the teachers to clear the potential bottlenecks in... View Article
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People’s Princess Maria Amor on Mission Humanity
Her Highness Princess of Philippines, Dato’Seri Maria Amor. Popularly known as Princess Maria Amor is an International Humanitarian Celebrity and Recipient of DARJAH KERABAT (highest award for Royalty given to Kings, Sultans and Presidents). She is also a Cultural and... View Article
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The Economy and the Markets Reward Structural Reforms and Fiscal Prudence
The Fourth quarter results of GDP data showed a phenomenal 7.7 percent growth rate and has established India firmly as the fastest growing global economy. This trend, according to experts, is likely to continue for the next few years. With... View Article
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, A game changer
Features of the Code making this succeed The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code was brought after unsuccessful efforts of many decades, to revive the sick companies or take them to conclusion of liquidation, backed by many laws including Companies Act, 2013... View Article
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Uttarakhand braces itself for dry days
Lokesh Verma, a farmer from Nainital’s Chanfi village, says this is the third year in a row that he is bearing losses in agriculture. “I have lost around Rs 2 lakh and there’s a debt of Rs 70,000 to pay... View Article
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Western Ghats a source of moisture for monsoon
The mountain range that runs along the west coast of peninsular India from Tamil Nadu through Kerala, Karnataka, and Goa to Maharashtra is known as the Western Ghats and is very well known for its majestic beauty. It is also... View Article
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Supreme Court Judgment on Cauvery Dispute: Does it change anything?
The Supreme Court of India passed the much-awaited 465-page judgment on Cauvery Water Dispute on Feb 16, 2018. After the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal declared its award on Feb 5, 2007, a number of appeals were filed in the SC,... View Article
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The Grandeur of Mahamastakabhisheka
The Mahamastakabhisheka is the largest gathering of Jains in the world. Over 5 million devotees are expected to attend the consecration ceremonies which will be held from 17-25 February 2018. The Mahamastakabhisheka begins by devotees carrying 1,008 specially prepared vessels... View Article
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Solar power solves water supply issue
The Makhala village is located in the Amravati district in the southwestern Satpura mountain ranges. Situated at 959 m above mean sea level, this Maharashtra village has 352 households with a population of 1045. Although accessible by road in... View Article
