Prayas JAC helping thousands of underprivileged children every year
Prayas’s journey began in the summer of 1988, when a huge fire engulfed hundreds of Jhuggis in one of the the biggest slums of Delhi, that had left many children orphaned.
Prayas’s journey began in the summer of 1988, when a huge fire engulfed hundreds of Jhuggis in one of the the biggest slums of Delhi, that had left many children orphaned.
The main story revolves around the lives of sex workers, or devadasis, and her determination to make them self-sustainable and to get rid of the label of dishonour that was attached to them.
Padma Shri Shovana Narayan said performing arts should be integrated into mainstream education rather than relegating them to co-curricular activities.
Nestled in the lap of the Eastern Himalayas, Kurseong, once a quaint hill town, is now emerging as a vibrant tourism hotspot in West Bengal, attracting travelers with its serene beauty and rich cultural tapestry.
In a city where Durga Puja ‘apparently’ means worshipping a grand idol of Goddess Durga along with her children, Garia Mitali Sangha stands apart. Every year, in a distinctive tradition spanning nearly seven decades, nine different forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped under the same roof.
Roy, who talked about her latest crime fiction book “Black River”, emphasized the need to bring together reading communities.
Parents interested in enrolling their children can register offline by visiting the National Book Trust, Vasant Kunj.
Moderated by Banerjee, a Professor in the Department of English at DCSE, University of Delhi, the conversation was about her latest book, celebrating the everlasting cultural impact of Bengali cinema icons Suchitra Sen and Uttam Kumar.
Russian artist Olga Levchenko held an exhibition at the Russian House here where more than 50 of her works which introduce history, culture, extraordinary nature and traditions of India, were displayed.
Venki Ramakrishan's latest book "Why We Die" tries to explore the 'over-explored' domain of ageing and healthy living. Examining recent scientific breakthroughs, he shows how cutting-edge efforts to extend lifespan by altering our natural biology raise profound questions.
