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On 9th October, 2023, NITI Aayog organized its eleventh NITI In-House lecture at NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi. Shri S Gurumurthy, Chairman, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), was invited to deliver the keynote address on “India’s Tr
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India is home to several tribal communities, each with its unique culture, language, art, and customs. Tribal arts and cultures are diverse and rich, representing the distinctive customs, way of life, and legacy of the numerous indigenous tribal peop
In the heart of Jaisalmer, known as the “Golden City” for its remarkable yellow sandstone architecture, lies a revolutionary educational and architectural marvel. The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls’ School stands as a testament to the fusion of visi
A report published by The Hindu recently highlighted the efforts of Raphi Ramanath, a native of Kerala, who has created two gardens on the campus of his school, Vignjana Vilasini Higher Secondary School (VVHSS), Alappuzha, Kerala. Of these tw
In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Promoting this aspect and environmental conservation, a
The violence and instability in Manipur started on 03 May, though the seeds of the same have been there for years. The figures may vary, but the latest reports by IGP Muivah states that around 175 people have died and 1100 injured in the past four mo
Ever since 2007 when the United Nations adopted 2nd October, the birth day of Mahatma Gandhi regarded as the ‘Father of the Nation’ in India, and the torch bearer of India’s protracted freedom struggle, the day is observed as the ‘Internation
As the industrial and service sectors have overgrown, agriculture’s share of the Indian economy has steadily decreased to less than 15%. However, the importance of agriculture in India’s economic and social fabric goes much beyond the boundaries
Niti aayog in 2018 came out with a significant report titled 'Composite Water Management Index Report' which very clearly stated that India was facing the worst water crisis in its history impacting millions of lives and livelihood. The report emphas