Ahana Bhattacharya

With the slogan of “We want justice” reverberating in the air, the spirits appear dampened for Bengal’s biggest festival, which was recognised by the UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2021. As Kolkata gears up for Durga Puja this year which is slated to commence on the 9th of October, preparations...

As Mumbai started celebrating its biggest festival Ganesh Chaturthi or Ganeshotsav on Saturday, over 62,000 idols were immersed in various water bodies in Mumbai on the second day of the festival on Sunday. As per the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), 62,569 idols were immersed in the sea, other water bodies and artificial ponds till...

School and college education in India witnessed a notable change in the recent Covid-19 pandemic with the mode of education shifting primarily from offline to online due to restrictions on face to face interaction and imposed social distancing.  With online learning gaining increasing popularity in the present day, on Teachers’ Day we explore some...

Type 2 Diabetes can lead to complications that affect our life expectancy, such as kidney disease. Over time, diabetes can damage blood vessels in the heart, eyes, kidneys and nerves. People with diabetes have a higher risk of health problems including heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. Diabetes can cause permanent vision loss by...

Diversity and inclusion are necessary for creating a healthy company culture where employees belonging to diverse backgrounds feel welcome and respected. This also enhances employee engagement and productivity. Diversity is a great tool to encourage people to learn about various cultures and other’s viewpoints, which give birth to novel ideas and better decision-making. Research shows...

Despite the Supreme Court’s assurance that the court would ensure no adverse action is taken against them and despite the apex court’s appeal to resume work, junior doctors in Kolkata continue with their strike for the 15th consecutive day to protest against the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee at the RG...

After the horrific incident of alleged sexual abuse of two school children in Badlapur in Thane district near Mumbai, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday directed all schools within the state to install CCTV cameras and complaint boxes on their premises within a month. If any school fails to comply with the order, strict actions...

The horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor at Kolkata’s R.G Kar Medical College and Hospital has raised serious questions about the conditions under which resident doctors are made to work in Government Hospitals in the city. From 36 hours work shifts to lack of adequate washrooms to lack of a proper...

To protest the brutal rape and murder of a trainee medical student and the violent attack on resident and junior doctors at R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has announced a 24-hour nationwide doctors' strike from 6 am on Saturday, August 17th, to 6 am on...

Manuj Jindal, an IAS officer of 2017 batch is currently serving in Mumbai as the Joint MD, Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). He is an ex-NDA cadet, where he secured AIR 18 in UPSC NDA exam. He is also a TedX speaker. He has authored a book on UPSC Answer Writing. He also...

Support has started pouring in for Kerala as the death toll has crossed 276. The Army has rescued around 1,000 people and over 220 people are still missing on day 3 of the rescue operations. Politicians, industrialists, corporate sector, celebrities and others have stepped forward in response to the devastating flash floods and landslides...

As the world celebrates International Tiger Day on the 29th of July 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted how indigenous communities residing in areas closer to forests contribute to Tiger Conservation in India. While addressing the nation in his radio programme “Mann Ki Baat” on Sunday, the Prime Minister highlighted the role played by...