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IIT-Bombay alumnus cycled across 9 Indian states for a good cause
Offbeat
29 Dec 2016

IIT-Bombay alumnus cycled across 9 Indian states for a good cause

Meet Sushil Reddy, 26-year-old, IIT-Bombay(Mumbai) alumnus, has secured a place in the Guinness World Records for completing the longest journey on a solar-powered bicycle. From Mumbai to Goa, he cycled across nine Indian states (covering approximately 7,424 km in 79 days) to raise awareness about energy crisis in India and encourage people to use solar panels as a sustainable source of energy.

New Moon Fest Shimla – Ring in the New Year at the wilderness
Featured
28 Dec 2016

New Moon Fest Shimla – Ring in the New Year at the wilderness

Still wondering where to head this New Year’s Eve in Shimla? How about an escape to the wilderness? Upcoming New Moon Fest at Oakwood Hamlet resort is offering a great way to take a break from life’s hectic pace and have fun ringing in the New Year. Overlooking delightful valleys and sparkling city lights below, you can enjoy live music, food, drinks, barbeque, bonfire and...

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10 ingenious Indian artists you need to follow on Instagram
Artists
27 Dec 2016

10 ingenious Indian artists you need to follow on Instagram

In the digital era, there are many online platforms for artists to showcase their imaginative artworks. Instagram has become one of the popular social networks where urban artists can scaffold their creative art pieces for the world to see. This online photo-sharing and video-sharing social networking service have given many upcoming young artists an opportunity to show their creative side to a large audience.

Sheroes Hangout Cafe rehabilitates the spirit of acid attack survivors
Featured / Offbeat
27 Dec 2016

Sheroes Hangout Cafe rehabilitates the spirit of acid attack survivors

Acid attack is an inhuman crime that not only disfigures the victim’s physical appearance but also leaves them severely traumatized for the rest of their life. Sadly, this unlawful act is the brutal reality in India, especially against women. According to ASFI statistics, approximately 802 acid attack cases were reported in 2015 all over India. There is about a 300-percent rise in such cases in...

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Taping ink into the skin! Brief history of Indian traditional tattoos
Tattoos
27 Dec 2016

Taping ink into the skin! Brief history of Indian traditional tattoos

Tattoos have become a rage among all age groups in recent years. But Indian traditional tattoos and tribal tattoos have been popular in India since ages. Although temporary henna tattoos are popularly used in traditional celebrations in the country. But, the history of permanent skin tattoos in India is more than 100 years old. The ancient maze-like patterns, found on the rocks dating back to...

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Art on wheels: Taxi Fabric turns Mumbai taxis into sassy works of art
Art / Featured / Offbeat
26 Dec 2016

Art on wheels: Taxi Fabric turns Mumbai taxis into sassy works of art

There’s no doubt that creative minds of artists can turn any object into their canvas. But a Mumbai-based Taxi Fabric project provide taxis as totally unique canvases to emerging artists. Well, this one-of-a-kind initiative, captained by Sanket Avlani, is to connect designers with taxi drivers to give a sassy makeover to the interior of taxis and autorickshaws.

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