Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana is the flagship financial inclusion plan of the NDA Government. The Finance Ministry rolled out this scheme to enable each household in the country to have access to at least one bank account. All Indian citizens can now avail of a bank account despite the lack of KYC documentation. These bank accounts are valid for a year within which account holders must furnish proof of having applied for valid documents [...]
What is Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)? Even as he launched the Make in India campaign inviting investors from all over the globe to invest and set up businesses in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised an abundance of skilled labour in the country. Complementary to this was the idea of skills development among the youth of the nation. The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) was thus envisaged as a key measure to [...]
Some of the best-known and best-ranked schools in India are boarding schools. These schools have produced some of the brightest academic talents, sportsmen, and administrators in the country. Here is a list of the top 5 boarding schools in the country ranked on the basis of their academics, sporting tradition, culture and extracurricular activities, discipline, community service, infrastructure, and overall development of the pupils. Admission to most boarding schools in India is granted if the [...]
Summers are here again and it is the perfect moment to indulge in some family time. Yazoo Park in Virar (Mumbai) is an amusement park and entertainment centre that is well worth a visit. Located in a green and calm Mumbai suburb, the Yazoo Park is perfect for children of every age group. Thrilling rides, great food, and wonderful recreation options make Yazoo the perfect getaway. Address and Connectivity: Yazoo Park, Global City – Virar, [...]
Covering over 115,000 kilometres, Indian Railways is one of the largest rail networks in the world. It includes some extraordinarily long routes that span the length and breadth of India. Here is the list of 10 longest train journeys in India one can make in a single train. 1. Vivek Express – Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari Distance covered: 4,233 kilometres With a running time of 80 hours and 15 minutes and about 55 scheduled stops, the [...]
There has been a lot of controversy over Bob Dylan being awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature this year (2016). While the Nobel citation says he deserved it “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition”, critics think otherwise. The Nobel frenzy is still consuming the world (read Social Media); meanwhile let us take a look at all the Nobel Prize winners who were Indian or shared strong links with [...]
1947 – The historic year when India gained its independence from years of oppressive British rule, culminating in a united protest that swept the nation into its patriotic fold. In 1947 – with India keeping its “tryst with destiny” – started the demanding but slow nation building process. The Constituent Assembly was formed and an epic constitution drafted. This constitution was the lengthiest in the world, reflecting the mind-boggling diversity of the country and enshrining [...]
Mobile proliferation is at an all-time high in the country. On the surface, the internet and mobile technology seem to be bringing the world closer. It is now easy for us to connect with a stranger halfway across the world. But the truth is that excessive use of technology is also creating a deep chasm between us and our loved ones. While it is easy to pick up the phone and text a friend, visiting [...]
Of the many battles India has been fighting post its independence from the British crown, the biggest and the gravest is one that most of us Indians are not even aware of. Waste generation and management is the battle we’re referring to here. The outcome of this struggle and our commitment to remaining environment friendly will ultimately determine our survival. Going by recent news sources, Indians generate a total of over 1,00,000 metric tonnes of [...]
Republic Day is a National festival of India. Each year this festival is celebrated across the country but the youth of India is not aware about the history of this festival. We gear up to watch the parade – a glorious display of our military capabilities. Which states will put up their tableaus this year? Who will be the chief guest? Will we get to see the young recipients of the National Bravery Award in [...]
