by Amrita Priya | Aug 25, 2023
(Aug 25, 2023) “After drugs, human trafficking is the biggest industry in the world. Its $150 billion industry,” remarked Harold D’Souza. The Indian American labour trafficking and debt bondage survivor received the Human Rights Hero Award 2023 at the United Nations...
by Amrita Priya | Aug 21, 2023
(Aug 21, 2023) Madhubani art, also known as Mithila art, is a cherished traditional art form of Bihar. It traces its origins to the Ramayana, when King Janaka commissioned an artist to depict his daughter Sita’s wedding with Lord Ram. It originated in Janakpur,...
by Amrita Priya | Aug 11, 2023
(Aug 11, 2023) Ever since the legendary American jazz and traditional pop singer Tony Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2016, his New York based physician Dr Gayatri Devi has been in spotlight. The iconic star passed away last month at the age of 96....
by Amrita Priya | Aug 2, 2023
(Aug 2, 2023) Neelima Mishra has been a ‘conscious planeteer’ for as long as she can recall. However, one major turning point came through her Arctic expedition, a transformative experience that fueled her desire to fight for the planet’s well-being even...
by Amrita Priya | Jul 28, 2023
(July 28, 2023) Kiveshan Thumbiran is an Indian-origin artist, born and raised in South Africa. Like his identity, his creations are a blend of both Indian and South African elements. The artist amalgamates Hindu mythology and iconography with the imagery, incidents,...
