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India, currently, has a population of about 1.2 billion people. More and more people have been migrating to metros, cities, and urban tracts. With pollution and lack of greenery and growing concrete jungles becoming a growing concern, promotion of eco-tourism could be the saviour that brings both tourism money and saves our cities. That is perhaps what the West Bengal administration thought when they initiated work on the Ecotourism park at New Town-Rajarhat, one of [...]Read More
Financial inclusion and a universal social security system have been high on the NDA government’s agenda. Ever since the BJP came to power at the centre, PM Narendra Modi, FM Arun Jaitley and the Cabinet have worked towards promulgation of new schemes that give financial security to the common man. The first step towards the achievement of social security was the rollout of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY). With Phase I being declared [...]Read More
Good Morning. It is mid-November again – a very special occasion for us. 14 November is Children’s Day. We Indians celebrate the birthday of the country’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru today. His fondness for children and his deep bonding with them is legendary. Celebrating children in schools and educational institutions, at homes, and in families is our way of honoring Chacha Nehru and his vision for the nation which rests solidly on the [...]Read More
“We salute Sardar Patel on his Jayanti. His momentous service and monumental contribution to India can never be forgotten”. It is with these words that Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi flagged off a run to commemorate the 142nd birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Sardar (chief) was how he was addressed and with good reason. The tremendous contributions made by Sardar Patel to India’s freedom struggle and the resolute leadership [...]Read More
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 [...]Read More
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 [...]Read More
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 [...]Read More
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, [...]Read More
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 [...]Read More
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 from India and also those who have had some [...]Read More
