The psychological, indeed, the physiological health of people dwelling in confined environments, is an extremely important area of discussion. And suddenly the topic has come to the fore with news of the return to earth of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who were confined in a space station for a duration of nine months.
“Fascist” seems to have many, often imprecise, and sometimes downright contradictory uses. It’s also been rendered nearly meaningless, since being disfavored in historical hindsight and is now a common insult, casually flung at political opponents.
We don’t like to wait. We don’t like to be confined. The times when we are stuck in traffic jams make us feel helpless. The times when we can’t get off the plane or train perhaps, during a long journey makes us restless. Even when we know that the wait is temporary. Not indefinite.
In an attempt to transform the River Hooghly’s ghats into cleaner, greener and more vibrant community spaces, The River Ambassador Project is now engaging and actively involving those who live and work along the river in the preservation and renewal of these vital public areas.
Divya and Ravi Shekhar Singh’s story started with a blissful encounter when young Divya saw a young Ravi, working hard to open a business.
As the cultural stronghold of the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah has a wide range of attractions and activities on offer for every kind of traveller to make the most of.
A week ago the world celebrated International Women’s Day. But women’s empowerment is not contained within a day alone. Here is a piece from one of our contributors who chose Holi, the day of colourful celebrations, to remind women that they should love themselves.
To make the general public aware of the importance of sleep, the Calcutta Sleep Society hosted a press conference, in collaboration with the World Sleep Society.
For generations, Holi has been synonymous with white attire, a blank slate waiting to be splashed with the festival’s riotous hues. But as Indian fashion evolves, so does the way we celebrate.
As spring arrives, so does the joyous chaos of Holi—a festival that turns streets into canvases of vibrant colours and merriment.
