Author: Ashmita Ghosh

The recent avalanche that occurred in Sikkim has made headlines ever since it reached netizens. Videos of rescue operations have surfaced in online media. The incident occurred yesterday around 12:15 noon. As per reports from Border Road Organization, the avalanche struck on the 14th mile of Jawaharlal Nehru Road, killing around 7 people. Several casualties have been reported which includes 80 people buried in snow and a dozen injured. Besides, several vehicles have also been buried under snow. 22 people have been rescued so far. The entire area is covered by people who have been stranded for hours together by…

The city of Indore already has a tag of “clean city” added to its name. In a much sought-after attempt, it has also been able to accomplish and garner the tag of the first seven-star garbage-free city which is an accomplishment on behalf of the second iteration of the Swachh Bharat Mission. Waste management is certainly a significant aspect of governance and management. With a country of more than a million population, the quantity of waste generated too has skyrocketing figures with each passing day. Besides recent incidents in the Brahmapuram district in Kochi or related incidents concerning climate change…

Have you checked what you consumed for lunch today? Fortunately, it is expected that everyone is keeping well. Yet, in an unfortunate event in Malaysia, a quotidian activity of eating fish cost the life of a woman, and her husband remained in a critical stage. This incident in Malaysia has taken the netizens by storm and calls upon being aware of our way of consuming food. Pufferfish, a Japanese delicacy has certain toxins like tetrodotoxin and saxitoxin which cannot be destroyed even by cooking or freezing. It can also prove to be fatal if not cleaned properly. The octogenarian couple…

The IIT is again paving its way in the headlines of traditional and digital media of the nation. After consecutive occurrences of suicides in the IITs of Powai and Chennai, the latter institution is again witnessing the same lately. Teachers, students, and the authority are been questioned every time for rounds of inspection to know the underlying causes that can be attributed to such tragedies. IIT Madras Mourns the Loss of Promising Scholar The recent life that was lost had been an eminent scholar. With an exemplary academic record, Sachin Kumar Jain, a 32-year-old hailing from West Bengal was pursuing…

A breakup surely hurts right? No wonder as you read this New Zealand article, thoughts akin to an experience might remind you of a friend or an acquaintance who might have faced or is still facing emotional turmoil. This forms a greater part of mental health in general, especially among young adults aged 16-24 years. As the quote goes, “Only the bearer knows where the shoe pinches’, it is quite difficult for one and all to empathize with the same or extend hands of genuine help. No wonder, good news awaits a large section of the population of New Zealand.…

CM of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee seems to leave no stone unturned to address issues concerning her state and people. The “ma, mati, manush” leader is always stirred forward by a necessitating factor to keep her state in the headlines of news making. Talking about the recent issues concerning her state, the Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has decided to sit on a dharna in the city to address the same. She was headed to Bhubaneswar from the Kolkata airport when these statements were recorded. It would be a 2-day affair from March 29-30 commencing from noon on March 29. She…

India’s aviation industry is expected to experience a much significant take-off. A trillion-dollar economy steadfast towards more growth and investment, it is eventually planning to expand its network and infrastructure. This move is facilitated by the much-anticipated surge in demand for air travel by a considerably large number of people. Investment in Aviation Industry India is stirring forward to witness a huge amount of investments in the aviation industry. As per media reports, the national capital has an outlay plan of Rs 98,000 crore to modernize old and construct new greenfield airports by 2025. The number of airports has also…

Africa is doing rounds of headlines again ascribing to its most recent upsurge of protests and anti-government movements. The third largest party in the country namely EFF is one of the radical oppositions that is leaving no stone unturned to speak their voices out in protest. Addressing their perpetual condition of plight and distress seems to be the significant highlight. Moreover, frequent power cuts resulting in blackouts, existing corruption-induced malpractices, inflation, and unemployment have led scores of people out into the streets. The African nation has long fought for justice concerning discrimination and post-apartheid effects. The protests are not only…

Human capital forms the basis of any production activity. It acts as a propelling fuel for services to run, businesses to take place, and economic activities to not only thrive but also sustain. This human capital with special mention of the workforce at present consists of a significant number of both males and females. Thanks to the effective implementation of educational initiatives to curb dropout rates and ensure quality education, there has been a significant turnout in the workforce as well. The Unbalance A crisis seems to arise concerning pay parity and the wage gap between men and women…

Seeking the blessings of the Almighty has always been a pleasurable option irrespective of all religions. The establishment of structures in the name of the same had drawn attention and created headlines in the past both in positive and negative ways. People, emotions, cultural identities, etc are some of the many entities that are involved with religion. Add to it is politics when specifically concerning India. The establishment of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya was doing rounds of headlines since pictures of its ongoing construction work surfaced on the internet. It is one of the massive structures being built over…