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There is more to life and politics and current affairs. In this section, we attempt to bring you articles that talk about issues and experiences that matter on a more human and personal level
President Kovind becomes the first President since Rajendra Prasad in 1953 to visit the Kumbh Mela
President Kovind's visit was organised on a day when the authorities expected less of a rush. He performed Ganga Pujan at the banks of the Triveni Sangam.
Kumbh Mela 2019: First Dalit head of Juna Akhada calls for ‘Gharwapsi’ of those who have converted to other faiths
Giri further stated that he wants politicians to stop using the word Dalits and call the members of his community SCs, STs and OBCs as mandated by the Constitution. He asserted that he has faced casteist comments himself but wants Gharwapsi of people to Hinduism.
Kumbh Mela: Kinnar Akhada joins Juna Akhada, takes part in Shahi Snan for the first time
The Kinnar Akhara has officially joined the Juna Akhara but has not merged with it to maintain its independent identity.
Festival of Sanatan: Spectacular images of the first Shani Snan at the Kumbh Mela 2019
Kumbh is the largest religious and spiritual congregation on the earth and is declared as 'intangible cultural heritage' by UNESCO.
Rahul Gandhi wins first ever Dr. Chaddha Presidential Award for being a lucky sperm
Congress has decided to celebrate 19 June as World Sperm Day. Rahul Gandhi is supposed to be the Prime Minister of India by then.
Makar Sankranthi, Bihu, Pongal or Lohri: India celebrates the festival with many names and vibrant traditions
The transition of the sun into the Capricorn (Makar) constellation marks the end of winter and is celebrated across India by many names.
Operation Johar: Author Abhishek Banerjee takes us back in time of left-wing terror in newly formed Jharkhand
In his debut book Operation Johar: A Love Story, author and columnist Abhishek Banerjee walks us down the memory lane of left-wing terror in the newly formed Jharkhand.
Columbia University recognizes Sushruta’s contribution to Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
In its History of Medicine series, the Columbia University Irving Medicine Center confirmed that the roots of modern cosmetic surgery go back over 2500 years
‘Will Rahul Gandhi make a good Prime Minister?’: Here is how ‘non-pliant’ media can get the crowd to shout ‘yes’
The reaction of the crowd to the suggestion of Rahul Gandhi as PM was the same even after repeated attempts by the anchor to get a 'Yes'.
A Grand Narrative for India: The Last Bastion of Polytheism
It's not unsurprising that India hasn't been able to come up with its own Grand Narrative as the intellectual corridors of the country continues to be dominated by people of a liberal or Marxist bent
