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Where there’s a will, there’s a way
The journey of Ramjal Meena from a guard in JNU to cracking the entrance examination for pursuing Russian was marked by endless struggle. His inspirational story made headlines and has caught the attention of many. Like Meena, there are several other such stories of people who have survived all odds to follow their dreams. Patriot […]
India-US relations beyond damage?
Prime minister Narendra Modi needs to emphatically clear the air to control the ramifications of president Donald Trump’s prattling Not to put too fine a point on it but the remarks of US President Donald Trump during his meeting with the Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan are a big setback in the budding India-US strategic […]
Appy days for indie artists
For an artist looking for a platform, music apps are just the right fit. From global giants to desi initiatives, they can take their pick With the evolution of ‘indie’ (independent) or alternative music culture, millennials have taken it upon themselves to ensure the music continues to flow. From setting up their own record labels […]
Dalit kids punch it out
Government jobs, Army jobs, better health—why young Dalit boys and girls have joined Balaji Boxing Academy in South Kolkata It is 5.15 pm on a pleasant Wednesday evening in July. About 30 young boys and girls dressed in either traditional blue or red amateur boxing attire are warming up by running in a circle. This […]
Labour law ‘reforms’
The Working Journalists Acts of 1955 and 1958 are among 12 labour laws to be subsumed in proposed labour codes that will reduce legal protections for journalists at their workplaces A wave of layoffs is washing through Indian newsrooms. In June, Newslaundry had reported that digital news portal Scroll.in laid off more than 16 employees […]
Agoraphobia: When only your four walls feel safe
Some people become a little nervous when they have to take public transport or visit a government hospital –and there are others who might undergo extreme distress or panic when they encounter large crowds in public places. There is a medical term for this affliction: Agoraphobia. According to Dr William C Shiel, Chief Editor and […]
Cardio: How much is too much?
Aerobic exercise ticks all the boxes for losing weight and toning up the body but overdoing it means putting your heart at risk Cardio is often recommended to those who want to lose weight, get fit or just be healthier. This form of aerobic exercise means rhythmic activity that raises your heart rate into a […]
Breathing easy
Actor Sapna Pabbi, who shot to fame with the Colors TV series 24, will soon be seen in Season 3 of Amazon Prime’s Inside Edge UK-born Sapna Pabbi shot to overnight fame with the 2013 Colors TV series ‘24’ wherein she played the character of Anil Kapoor’s daughter. But her journey ever since hasn’t been […]