Ahmad Joudeh is a Syrian-Dutch ballet dancer and choreographer born in the Yarmouk refugee camp near Damascus. Growing up stateless, he pursued dance despite societal and familial opposition, studying at Syria’s Enana Dance Theatre and the Damascus Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts. In 2016, he moved to the Netherlands with support from the Dutch National […]Read More
Dr Ps Mondal As World Thyroid Day (May 25) approaches, new data highlights the significant burden of thyroid disorders in India, with nearly 1 in 10 women in the country suffering from these conditions. The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) V reveals a stark gender disparity, reporting that 2.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 […]Read More
Madhureeta Anand is a Delhi-based Filmmaker, author, and driving force behind Phree For Safety, an app designed to empower women and ensure their safety. Such is her passion for women empowerment that even in her debut novel, Krishna Circus, she featured a female superhero confronting ecological destruction and gender imbalance. The book officially debuted at […]Read More
Dr. Chirag Panchal The brain is frequently referred to as the human body’s command centre — a delicate, amazing organ that regulates everything from memory and movement, to emotion and creativity. When a serious illness, such as a brain tumour, affects this powerful system, it is more than a medical diagnosis. It disrupts the very […]Read More
Team L&M Dengue fever has become a serious and growing health threat in India, especially between July and mid-November. Recent years have seen a sharp rise in cases across the country not just in traditional hotspots, but in newer regions as well, such as Nagaland and parts of Himachal Pradesh. Experts point to climate change […]Read More
Team L&M The Indian Navy formally inducted and named the Ancient Stitched ship as INSV Kaundinya at Naval Base, Karwar. The Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat presided over this induction event as the Chief Guest, marking the culmination of an extraordinary project that celebrates India’s rich shipbuilding heritage. INSV Kaundinya is a stitched sail […]Read More
Team L&M A short story collection Heart Lamp, by Banu Mushtaq translated from Kannada by Deepa Bhasthi, has been awarded the International Booker Prize 2025. This is the first time that a Kannada translation and an Indian origin translator has won the prestigious award. The book also received the English PEN Translation Award in 2024. […]Read More
Sandeep Singh As the summer heat intensifies across the plains, there’s no better time to seek solace in the serene hills. Here is a collection of exquisite retreats nestled in the Himalayas, providing the perfect escape for those yearning for cool climes, lush landscapes, and unparalleled luxury. Mussoorie – The Queen of Hills Perched at […]Read More
Fats are essential for energy, nutrient absorption, and overall health. Instead of eliminating them, the focus should be on making informed choices and maintaining a balanced intake. By Dr Dharini Krishnan Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent advice to reduce edible oil consumption by 10 per cent has brought dietary fats into the spotlight, with many […]Read More
India that is Bharat is so rich and diverse in its arts and crafts, that all of Europe and America put together may not have such diversity of forms, richness of tribal, folk, ritual content and continuity, historically. This is no sweeping statement but borne out of research. Google now helps even the uneducated to […]Read More