OH! Calcutta Just when the world thought that Kolkata was losing itself in its recent acquisitions of glitzy malls and flyovers, the city woke up to a series of protests demanding justice for its citizens. Prasanta Paul finds the city is returning to what it does best protest.
Much loved and always interesting An eye-catching monument in Calcutta is the Rohilla Monument, a tribute to those who fell in the Rohilla War in 1794, writes Maya Jaypal
who takes a trip to the place.
A jewel in the Himalayan crown The measure of progress that Bhutan wishes to use is Gross National Happiness, which could be a package of self strength, economic well-being and social homogeneity, writes Devaki Jain
A Monument in Calcutta... a city of relentless poverty and immense wealth. Photo/Maya Jaypal
There are reports suggesting that President’s rule in Karnataka might be extended upto the year-end. Is that a right move or should the elections be held as soon as possible?
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