Udaipur Tales back with ecstatic line-up of stories
In an exclusive interview with The Statesman, the festival founder Sushmita Singha, talked about the importance of reviving the art of oral storytelling, especially during the present digital age.
In an exclusive interview with The Statesman, the festival founder Sushmita Singha, talked about the importance of reviving the art of oral storytelling, especially during the present digital age.
A focus on encouraging compliance with lower tax rates and improved enforcement would be more effective.
As per a cross-country World Bank study on sugar-sweetened beverages, India has one of the highest tax rates for carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) at a total tax rate of 40 per cent as of 2023.
The Gadhimai temple committee has not only decided to continue with the sacrifice, but they have also banned any filming or photographing of the animal killings during the festival.
According to the program head, teaching practical skills—such as completing bank withdrawal forms, basic calculations —greatly boosts women's independence and self-assurance. Geeta, a former waste picker who once felt anxious about traveling alone due to facing difficulties in reading numbers, now travels confidently back to her hometown in Begusarai, Bihar.
When it comes to reminiscing about the memories of Holi, apart from shedding tears to melt and manipulate our parents into getting the biggest possible pichkari (water gun), hunting for old clothes the day before was part and parcel of celebrating the festival of colours.
This festival of colours has its genesis in several myths, mythology and legendary tales and is more than just a festival of vibrant hues and community gatherings.
Francesca revealed that much of her abstract compositions draw inspiration from music, particularly classical and jazz.
The theme of the journalists’ literature festival is 'by the journalists, for the society'. The three-day event is open to public.
His voice, synonymous with the golden era of radio, and the timeless 'Geetmala', will forever echo in the hearts of crores of people.
