1. Mount Eden: Start your day with a morning hike up Mount Eden, Auckland’s highest natural point, where you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline and surrounding volcanic cones. After working up an appetite, head to Circus Circus Café in Mount Eden Village for a well-deserved brunch. With its cozy vibe …
I put Kiwi land in quotes because Aotearoa, or New Zealand as it’s globally known, is originally the land of the Māori people—the first inhabitants of this country before British colonization. Sadly, despite progress made by previous governments in recognizing the Māori’s special status, the current administration seems to be reversing those gains. You can …
The Bengali term “Hokkolorob” literally means “Let there be noise or cacophony”. Originally, it was the title of a song sung by Bangladeshi singer Arnob. Later, it began to be used as a hashtag on Facebook in support of the movement by Jadavpur University which began on 3rd September, 2014. Rupam Islam, the noted Bengali …
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As the tricolor soars on high,We celebrate, but I must sigh—For freedom’s song, though loud and clear,Is muted still by cries of fear. In Kolkata’s streets, a shadow fell,A tale of pain, too harsh to tell.Yet it’s not alone, this cry of woe,For countless more, in silence, grow. We speak of freedom, proud and grand,Yet …
Join us on an exciting road trip from Hyderabad to Gandikota, an adventure that promises to be full of stunning landscapes, historic sites, and delightful experiences. We began our journey bright and early at 5 am, hitting the road to make the most of the day ahead. Our first stop was at Udipi Upahar, where …
In Ved Vyasa’s Mahabharata, the narrative predominantly focuses on the exploits of male characters such as the Pandavas and Kauravas, their battles, and political maneuvers. Draupadi’s swayamvara, for instance, is depicted as a contest where Arjuna emerges victorious, thus setting the stage for her marriage to all five Pandava brothers. However, her agency in this …
Day 1 – We flew directly to Port Blair from Hyderabad via Indigo flight and our family took another Indigo flight from Kolkata to Port Blair. We all reached Port Blair in the first half of the day itself. And this trip was taken in the month of November. After reaching, we checked into a …
The feminism that developed in the 1970s gave rise to the concept of ‘Universal Sisterhood’. Thus statements such as ‘all women are niggers’ and ‘all women are dalits’ became common during this period. Since the white women’s experiences came to be universalised as the universal experience of womanhood, there was thus a masculinisation of dalithood …
IntroductionOnce upon a time, in a world filled with wonder and possibility, there lived a young girl named Anaya. Anaya was curious and full of dreams, eager to explore all the amazing things the world had to offer. Join Anaya on her journey as she discovers the endless opportunities that await her, from A to …
The National Education Policy (NEP) seems to be aligned with the global education development agenda outlined in Goal 4 (SDG4) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Let’s look at some highlights of this policy. This comprehensive summary of the NEP 2020 looks excellent on paper, right? I would say it is as good as …