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The article focuses on Vaspar Green Technologies, a Bangalore firm which produces honeycomb paper. Though used in the West for packaging, M. S. Naren created a cheaper machine which manufactures the product using manual labor. The result is a material that can be used for furniture and low-cost housing as well, when reinforced with other materials. The company already has contracts with local companies and even Walmart to supply cheaper packaging. Prototype houses are available in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. Naren said all types of paper can be recycled.

The article covers various issues in India as of June 2009. Bodhi Art Gallery director Sharmishta Ray is showing the exhibition "Tracing Time," which features paperworks by Indian artists. Starting May 25, the young and committed dancers will perform at Unbound Beats of India festival at the Indian Habitat Centre. The Devarattam dance form is cited as one of the dance styles suffering from declining information and support.

A reprint of the article "Bihar: Leaked BSSC question papers were being sold for Rs 5 lakh apiece, shows probe" is presented.

A review is offered for the Haziq and Mohi Rare Book Suppliers Buyers and Exports shop in Hyderabad, India.

The article discusses documents released by India's military chief's on joint doctrine and subsequent criticism by military analysts.The critics say that the doctrine lacks clearly defined national security strategy and looses its effectiveness in the absence of implementation of key reforms that could help the ability of the army, air force and the navy to operate efficiently.Chief of Defence Staff is yet to be appointed which is a crucial problem for carrying out the agenda in the doctrine.

The article focuses on the conducting of examination for the class 10th and 12th students by the Central Board of Secondary Examination in India. Topics discussed include recent paper leak which turned into a political issue, forcing all students to re-answer that examination, effect of discontinuing the multiple set question paper method, and challenge of weeding out unscrupulous elements such as insider complicity, and reconsidering the distribution, storage and collection of answer papers.

The article offers information on the media barons Mahendra Mohan and Sanjay Gupta from India.

The article reports on the possibility that the heads of state of Uttar Pradesh are trying to hide documents related to the Babri Masjid proceedings in an attempt to mislead the Indian Supreme Court. It states that one of the documents contains a message from former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, urging someone to remove the statues of Lord Rama from the Ayodhya mosque. S.A. Siddiqui, who represents advocates of the mosque, believes that such documents were hidden, since they prove the site was originally a Moslem place of prayer, and not a Hindu one.

The article reveals the truth about the funds sanctioned by the Centre, the Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Predesh governments in India, to states for drought relief in Bundelkhand region. According to the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA), the amount includes additional central assistance and central schemes. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Planning Ashwani Kumar mentions the lower spending of the state governments compared to what has been allocated to them.

The article discusses the black money white paper presented to the Indian Parliament. The author relates the attempt of Jaswant Singh to compare the white paper to a bikini, that if used properly could have been flattering for the white paper on black money. According to the author, the white paper does not reveal anything while concealing everything vital, unlike a bikini, a sign that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may continue to miss its target.

The article offers information on various professions in India. It focuses on chartered accountancy, cost and works accountancy, and company secretariship. The author considers these professions as the legs of an accounting world's tripod. He provides backgrounds on these professions and their job functions. He also offers information on what students should do to be in those professions.

The article discusses the efforts by various organizations as of early August 2014 to call for reforms in the civil services examination in India that is being administered by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The main proponent of the reform movement is the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing party of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The opinions of Minister of State Jitendra Singh and Home Minister Rajnath Singh on the developments are also cited.

The article reports that Telengana education authorities in India has asked the Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC) board to permit five schools in the state to re-evaluate the papers of the students who were given zero marks in internal assessment exams. It mentions that 24 teachers were suspended by Telengana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. It mentions that SSC allotted 80 marks to written exam and 20 for internal assessment.

The article highlights some unfortunate events involving Congress Party of India candidate Raj Babbar in 2014, including keeping up with the date and time given to him by the family priest for filing his nomination papers, and a video recording of his confrontation with Ghaziabad policemen.

The article offers tips on how to prepare for engineering entrance examinations in India. Students who wish to pursue a career in engineering need to demonstrate hardwork in order to gain an admission to several Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in the country. They should start reviewing their knowledge in physics, chemistry, and mathematics and solve several quality problems. Recommended books for the examination are provided.

The article reports on a proposal made by the National Advisory Council (NAC) in India in 2011 concerning the need for legislative bills to go through public consultation prior to being presented before the Parliament. The proposal resulted from complaints received by the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government from civil society groups over several bills including the Communal Violence Bill, Whistleblowers' Bill, and Lokpal Bill. The legislative process mentions the submission of a Green Paper on major bills and policy pronouncements.

The article provides information on how to pass an English test in India, and cites the fate of some who failed in school exams. It presents advice from one student who received a perfect score for an Elective English paper who recommends reading only the list provided by the course syllabus, adhering to instructions and writing legibly. It describes some students who committed suicide when they failed various tests, including Yashwardhan Pokhriyal and Shefali Bhan.

The article provides information on passing India's civil services exam. It states that these are conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), and are divided into three sections, a preliminary test in May, the main one in October, and a personal interview in April or May of the following year. It reports that the exams are considered among the most difficult, and cover a vast range of topics. Those taking them are advised to start off with subjects they can master quickly, before moving on to those they find more difficult.

The article discusses the historical documents in India that were missing or were prevented access by the authorities. Such documents include the records on Subhas Chandra Bose, particularly the 121 exhibits of the G. D. Khosla Commission, which investigated the controversy behind the death of the revolutionary leader. The other documents that were missing include the papers concerning the death of former Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and the Henderson Brooks Committee report on the performance of the Army during the Sino-Indian War of 1962.

The article discusses the achievements of Samir and Vineet Jain, media barons from India whose flagship papers are "The Times of India," "The Economic Times," and "Mumbai Mirror." They also head three television channels, 32 radio stations, profitable websites, a public relations company, and an outdoor advertising company. Moreover, Samir misses having Haridwar getaways while Vineet recalls his disco days.

The article reports on the plan of the Central Bank of India to replace paper currency with polymer notes. The central bank plans to introduce one billion pieces of 10 polymer notes in Rupees (Rs) in response of the seizure of large quantities of fake Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes. It provides an overview of the global tender launched by the bank in line with the plans. It outlines the advantages of polymer notes over paper currency.

The article features several influential people in Delhi, India. Café Style, an amalgamation of food, fashion and vintage automobiles, is owned and ran by brothers Chetan Malik and Mohit Malik. Haathi Chaap, a recycling company which makes paper out of elephant manure, is started by recycling enthusiast Mahima Mehra. Graphic novelist Sarnath Banerjee, described as the creator of India's first graphic novel, has two well-received graphic novels, namely, "Corridor" and "The Barn Owl's Wondrous Capers."

The article offers a look at several card designers in India and the card styles that are ideal for weddings. JJ and Joy Cards has introduced a labor-intensive method of producing cards. The expertise of Shantilal & Sons is screen printing. The move made by Monarch Greetings & Stationeries Pvt. Ltd. to offer quality wedding cards is also noted.

The article focuses on the Department of Architecture and Planning, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, India. It refers to theconvergence of past and present converge at the institute to create an ideal environment for students. It highlights a comment by P.S. Chani, head of the department of architecture and planning regarding the campus of the Department.

A review is offered for several retail stores set up by Indian designer Noopur Anita Balia located in India including the Artisan's Cottage houses, Pop Houses and Kalamkhush store.

Reviews are offered for several coaching centres in India including Allen Career Institute in Kota, Rajasthan, Vidyamandir Classes in Delhi and Vibrant Academy in Kota, Rajasthan.

This section offers news briefs on social and cultural events in the Indian state of Gujarat as of April 29, 2013. Clay pottery artist Neelma is offering throwing, hand building, and glazing lessons at her studio Happy Potter in Ahmedabad. Eco-friendly projects at the Clay Club in Gota are described, including the development of paper textiles. The Hindi play "Chalta Phirta Bambai," written and directed by Abhinay Banker will be staged at Ahmedabad's Darpana Academy of Performing Arts.

The article offers information on the civil services examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India. Large population in the country are preparing for the exam to take advantage of the opportunity to land a job in several government agencies. There are three levels of the exam which include general awareness, analytical ability, and mental disposition. Changes in the civil services main examination initiated by UPSC are discussed.

The article offers information on passing the Combined Admissions Test (CAT), which is required for those wishing to enter any of the Indian Institutes of Management's (IIM) schools. It states that the exams are not about cramming, but a form of mind game, requiring regular, consistent practice and proper time management skills. It advises examinees to keep up with current events, to read at least five to six diverse articles every day, and to learn 15 new words and idioms daily. It also advises taking regular mock tests, but cautions against burn out.

The article discusses the decision of the Indian government to continuously deny the public access to official documents. In 2009, various government ministries have denied requests for official documents on such issues as the Indian-Pakistani and India-China wars and the mole in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) during Indira Gandhi's term. It reports that many ministries are also violating the law that requires files older than 25 years to be declassified.

The article reports on the plan of the Indian government to make changes to its civil service examinations. The current system is said to require applicants to go through processes, such as passing the preliminary and main exams, and then an interview. Starting in 2011, the Union Public Service Commission plans to replace the civil services exam with a civil service aptitude test (CSAT), which has an optional and a general studies paper. The plan is to make entrance a more level playing field for all candidates, but some have accused it of being biased.

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The article offers news briefs from India. Topics discussed include ban on the running of 15 years old vehicles in Delhi imposed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), ban on the use of plastic bags, and ban on sales of loose cigarettes. It also mentions punishment to be given on burning plastics and leaves that add pollution according to NGT.

The article offers information on several laws related to environment in India. Topics discussed include ban on vehicles that are registered for more than 15 years by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Delhi, criminalization of burning of leaves and plastics by NGT, ineffective implementation of ban on plastic bags despite law ordered by the Supreme Court, and ban on sale of loose cigarettes.

The article discusses the aim of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital (VMMC-SJH) to advance the field of medical education in India. According to principal Jayshree Bhattacharjee, the faculty at VMMC-SJH try to integrate social values in students' overall education. Students have also participated in several medical conferences at the national and international levels.

The article features the Hoozinc lifestyle store in Hyderabad, India, the "Diva Green - A Vegetarian Cookbook" from Chef Ritu Dalmia, and the Hand-to-Mouth concept from Truffles Cafe also in Hyderabad.

The article reports that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued its outcome report from its consultation paper on network neutrality. It mentions that TRAI's recommendations focus on direct forms of technical discrimination that telecom service providers could use to treat web content to favour their own monetary benefits over those of users. It presents information on initiatives taken by India for preventing rise of economic discrimination on the internet.

The article reports that the number of farmers who have applied for the loan waiver scheme introduced by Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis was much lower than the projected 8.9 million. Topics discussed include reasons for the fewer applicants including a requirement for applicants to furnish copies of their Aadhaar numbers, and the fact that land ownership in many farming families has not changed on paper.

The article discusses new documents which prove the complicity of yet more prominent Indian politicians in the 2G spectrum scandal as of October 2011. The "India Today" magazine claims the papers show that Union Home Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram acted with the help of others, and if proven, will require his resignation and jeopardize his United Progressive Alliance (UPA) party. A detailed bulletin of the scam's progression from 2008 till it unraveled in 2011, is presented.

The article discusses the ongoing investigations by the Indian Central Bureau of Intelligence (CBI) against S Tel for its alleged involvement in the 2G scam as of May 2011. A telecommunications firm, S Tel is accused of buying illegal 2G bandwidth allotment, according to a paper trail linking it to several organizations which participated in the disbursement of spectrum allocations without government consent. It reports that S Tel originally tried to sue the government for threatening to cancel its services, but later withdrew its claims.

The article reports that YSR Congress chief Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy is facing a major challenge in the bypoll for the Kadapa Lok Sabha constituency in India, as several candidates named Y. Jaganmohan Reddy have also filed nominations papers for the bypoll.

The article focuses on wallpapers which are gaining popularity in India. According to Marshalls Wallpapers chief executive officer Mona Menon, wallpapers give the vibe and warmth that a painted wall cannot replicate, and the ease of installation, the quality and durability make it work for Indian interiors. The company provides patrons with a wide range by stocking up on leading labels like Marburg and Rasch from Germany and Belgium's Grand Deco and Omexco.

The article profiles India's top 25 women, the 25 most powerful professional women in the country. It outlines the achievements of Saina Nehwal, the national badminton champion. It relates the international business expansion of Parle Agro under chief executive officer (CEO) Schauna Chauhan Saluja, 34. It discusses the success of IVAX Paper Chemicals, the company that in 1988 introduced paper sizing chemicals to India, under the leader of 32-year-old Ashita Nawalgaria.

The article offers advice on the Indian Institute of Technology's Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE) and the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE). It states that for many, their career paths were already chosen by their parents while they were still children, so the pressure to pass these exams is high. It reports that the IIT-JEE is a six hour test, while the AIEEE is a three hour one, and are taken both online as well as offline, and in either English or Hindi. Besides an explanation of the exams, it advises relaxing to relieve stress.

The article discusses the Common Admissions Test (CAT) 2010, a new and improved computerized qualifications test for the Indian Institute of Management's (IIM) four branches throughout the country. It states that until 2009, the CAT used to be paper-based, but was replaced in that year with the Computer Based Test (CBT). The new system developed problems, however, failing to operate at 11 centers. The new system is reportedly better, with all the glitches resolved, and the tests will take place over 20 days instead of the original 10.

The article features academician Naman Ahuja from India, who teaches postgraduate students of Jawaharlal Nehru University's School of Arts and Aesthetics. Ahuja is the former curator of Indian antiquities at the British Museum in London, England. He is a fellow at the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, and is currently working on the papers of Devi Prasad, a Gandhian potter who was involved in the international peace movement of the 1960s and 1970s.

The article features Ajit Joshi, district commissioner of Sonepat, Haryana and developer of Common Electoral Roll (CER), which replaced the paper records for India's voting process. It says that despite having a computer system in place, the country still used paper records which were time consuming and inefficient, which sometimes allowed people to vote twice. Joshi hired Persistent Systems to create a new program worth 95,000 rupees. With the new system, records can be entered in far less time and over 125,000 duplicate voters have been detected since.

The article focuses on an attack by Muslim extremists against college professor T. J. Joseph at Nirmalagiri Church in Ernakulam, India in July 2010. The attackers chopped his right hand and escaped within minutes. According to Muslim groups, the attack was to avenge Joseph's role in a question paper in March 2010 at Newman College in Thodupuzha, India, which allegedly insulted their religious sentiments. Before the attack, Joseph had been arrested and charged with inciting communal trouble.

The article reports that Mayawati has submitted her nomination papers for the 2007 legislative council elections in India with a total assets of 52 Indian rupees core.

The article reports on the failure of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) in India to hold a regular examination. The commission has held a simultaneous examination for five pending batches in 2008. The Patna High Court announced that it set aside the results of 48th to 52nd preliminary tests over anomalies in the question paper. Former chief secretary A. K. Choudhary heads the BPSC.

The article focuses on several changes that have taken place at the Navajivan Trust for connecting Mahatma Gandhi, father of nation, to youths of India. Topics discussed include Navajivan Trust that has website with electronic books, photo gallery of Gandhi and library; Navajivan's books that are made of better paper with superior fonts; and introduction of art gallery by the trust to attract the youth.

The author comments on consultation paper on net neutrality titled "Regulating Over The Top Services" released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), reprinted from periodical "India Today." It mentions that telecommunication firms have urged TRAI for regulating mobile applications such as Viber and WhatsApp.

The article offers information on the corporate scandal, Filegate which deals with leakage of information in petroleum ministry as of March 2015. Topics discussed include arrest of three government contract staffers by Delhi Police for entering the offices of the petroleum ministry in Shastri Bhawan, Delhi, monitoring of Filegate probe by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and forgery of vehicle passes as well as duplicate keys to access petroleum ministry office by employees.

The article recommends several establishments in Delhi, India, including the Wa Ga Ya Restaurant, the Tulips home decoration store, and Deckle Edge souvenir shop.

The article features several Indian women entrepreneurs who are promoting homegrown, natural, and biodegradable sanitary towels. They include Nisha Bains, who founded Purganics that offers feminine hygiene products. Another is Deepanjali Dalmia who founded Heyday Care in Delhi that offers a sanitary napkin made of natural and toxin-free materials. Also included is Tanvi Johri who founded Carmesi that offers biodegradable sanitary towels.

The article discusses the controversy over the credibility of colleges in Rajasthan, India and the authenticity of the degrees they award. Chief secretary of the Rajasthan government C.K. Mathew comments on complaints against private professional educational institutions, ranging from lack of equipment to inadequate facility. It cites the case of Anuradha Public School in Sanganer which was closed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for operating in a building meant for a nursing college.

The article offers information on the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), the top in the best law colleges in India in 2012. It mentions that Moreover, the law school has undertaken various research projects which have strengthen research and teaching at NLSIU. Vice-Chancellor R. Venkata Rao says that the project work and the extra-curricular activities on his campus make his students stand out.

The article offers information about summer workshops for children including Sunita Suhas' basic sewing and stitching class at Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, India, Deepa Kiran's Storytelling Class on May 7, 2012 at Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, India, and Radhika Mandala's chocolate making class in Madhapur, Hyderabad, India.

The article features the American University of India located in Tamil Nadu, India. According to university chairman Pradeep Alexander, the institution gives emphasis to the relationship between education and nature since they believe that education can help change the environment. The author reports that the students of the university have formed a partnership with the youth of Kodaikanal to establish a green club that focuses on keeping the area clean and green.

The article features the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B) and its activities as of September 2011. It states that the institute was designed in 1983 by B. V. Doshi, and is a place of learning and culture. It reports that the IIM-B hosted the first video jock (VJ) Hunt for MTV India in 1997, serves as a research venue for a number of nation-wide projects, and recently hosted "Butter and Mashed Banana," a play by Ajay Krishnan which was broadcast internationally.

The article features the University of Madras in Chennai, India. Administration officials boast of efforts in improving the quality of research studies. The university has improved its H-index score, a parameter used to assess the performance of researchers and an institution based on the frequency a published research has been cited by peers or other researchers. Plans for library digitization and multimedia facilities are being made.

The article discusses Delhi University's increased passing scores, which are making it more difficult for students to enter as of July 2011. It states that previously, several colleges have come under fire for the number of students with high percentile scores qualifying them for entry. Investigations showed that in some cases, grades were modified or entry conditions were lowered. In response, DU imposed a 100% only admissions requirement, which have been criticized by many as unrealistic.

The article explores how the wealth of politician Jaganmohan Reddy has grown significantly in India. Based on the nomination papers to the Election Commission for the Kadapa bypoll, Reddy and his wife's wealth are valued at Rs 409.66 crore, a 600 percent increase from their Rs 66.31 crore wealth in 2009. According to Reddy, he earned Rs 415 crore from the sale of his 51 percent share in Bharathi Cement to Vicat.

The article provides information on passing entrance exams for medical schools in India as of April 2011. It states that the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) conducts pre-medical entrance exams, as does the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT). It reports that the country is suffering from a shortage of staff, hence the need for more with a medical degree. It cites the need to have a good grasp of the subject matter, and advises a study of previous exams in order to be prepared.

The article discusses the discrepancies in the reported assets of Tarun Gogoi, Chief Minister of the Indian state of Assam as of April 2011. It states that in February, due to pressure imposed by the media and his government's opposition party, Gogoi declared his assets as standing at 5,408,230 rupees. On March 15, however, he submitted a new affidavit with his nomination papers declaring 40,002,991 rupees, instead. Gogoi claims that the new figure reflects the appreciation of property values, while others claim it is because he lied the first time.

The article features various lifestyle accessory products from India. Those featured include coasters, key chains, luggage tags and other items with Indian designs from Chumbak, a brand by Shubhra Chadda and Alicia Souza, bookmarks, wrapping paper, mouse pads and others from the brand Locopopo, by Lokesh Karekar, and animal cushions from Happily Unmarried, designed by Akshata Malhotra and Soumya Nagar. It also reports on Reversible Destiny Lofts-Mitaka, a building in Tokyo, Japan built by Shusaku Arakawa and Madeline Gins to commemorate Helen Keller.

The article discusses the growing threat of Islamic fundamentalism in Kerala, India, in the light of the arrest of 15 Popular Front of India (PFI) workers in connection with the chopping of the arm of college professor T. J. Joseph in July 2010 to avenge the allegedly derogatory reference to Prophet Mohammed in a question paper set by Joseph. Authorities claim that the suspects have link with terrorists and extremists. PFI joined religious leaders and political parties in condemning the arm-chopping incident but denies the involvement of its workers.

The article features Anil Swarup, director general of Labour Welfare, and the insurance system he set up for India's poor called the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY). It says that the RSBY was the result of a paper Swarup presented to the World Bank to ensure coverage for those who could not afford it. To avail, one submits a ration card, 30 rupees, thumbprints and photos. In return, one has access to 5,000 public and private health centers throughout the country. It is funded by federal and state authorities and 20 private insurance firms.

The author comments on the punishment for college professor T. J. Joseph, whose right hand was chopped off, for using the word Mohammad in a passage for punctuation in a question paper in Kerala, India. The author points out that Kerala is known for rehabilitating displaced gods and orphaned ghosts. The author explains how the term Islamofascism manifests itself in the state. The punishment is likened to the theology of hate which caused the death of Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh.

The article reports on the efforts of India's Income Tax (I-T) Department to clear murky deals in Indian cricket. I-T officials visited the offices of Multi Screen Media (MSM), the World Sports Group (WSG), and the International Management Group (IMG). Surveys were also conducted by the I-T at the offices of several cricket teams including Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings to get the auction papers of 2008.

The article discusses the examinations required to become an architect in India. Some of these exams to enter architectural universities in the country include All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEE), the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), and the regional architecture and engineering examinations. A description of these tests is provided, and include paper-based drawing tests, as well as a computer-based online aesthetic sensitivity test. Students must also show an aptitude for math, drawing and creativity.

The article describes the actor Shah Rukh Khan from India. He built a VFX studio and an Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team called Kolkata Knight Riders which has a positive net profit. He is well remembered for his performance in "My Name is Khan" which silenced critics who deemed his craft limited. Moreover, he is fond of spending time with his children and rereading Mark Haddon's "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time."

This section offers news briefs on various events in India. People are queuing up for their favorite Italian pizza at the newly-opened Tuscana Pizzeria. Designer Gaurav Gupta's Indian collection were featured by Evoluzione in its Autumn/Winter 2009 fashion display entitled The Gaurav Indian Couture Collection which redefined bridal wear for Indian women. The Chennai, India-based non-profit organization Prajnya concluded its Campaign Against Gender Violence which ran for 16 days.

The article features Kreeda Games, a company that develops folk games in India. Founded by Vinitha Sidharta, the company aims to revive traditional folk games and make them available and accessible to more people. Their games are made up of natural fibres while the boards are made of canvas, cardboard, and handmade paper. To find a traditional game, Kreeda liaises with craftsmen, dancers and traders.

The article reports on the highlights of the debate of three political leaders in India, Sanjay Nirupam, Asaduddin Owaisi and Sambit Patra, on the issue of the construction of Ram Mandir, a temple housing images of Lord Rama, Lord Lakshman, and Goddess Sita. Topics covered include the argument by Owaisi that Ram Mandir is one of title suit and has nothing to do with faith, the attack by Nirupam of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying the party is not interested in its construction.

The article profiles Indian film director S. S. Rajamouli. Topics mention including his vision on the epochal grandeur which may pose a challenge to the film producers, India's most expensive film "Baahubali" under his direction and sustaining the interest of the sequel of "Baahubali" and committing responsibility for the team.

The article reviews the exhibition "Immortals," in which artist Rita Jhunjhunwala pays a tribute to extraordinary men and women belonging to a varied spectrum of society at the Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Center.

Statistics are given regarding rich people in India as of September 2017 including share of national income earned by the top 1% income earners, number of Indians who are part of the global 1% and number of Indian dollar billionaires.

The article discusses the Non-Performing Asset (NPA in the Indian public sector banks and the bank frauds initiated by the billionaire businessmen like Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi in terms of availing huge bank loans and not paying. It talks about the strategy of recapitalization and the plans of liquidity infusion into the banks. It discusses the ways to come out from the loads of bad debts.

The article discusses the activities of the Maoists in Maharastra, India. It talks about the killing of the Maoists by the police and the guerrilla technique implemented by the Maoists. It discusses the government policies in India related to the Maoists. It also focuses on the fulfillment of the demand of the Dalits and the tribals.

The article focuses on the need for industrial growth of Madhya Pradesh state, India similar to its agricultural contribution towards economic development. Topics discussed include repeated winning of Krishi Karman Award by the chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for being part of the green revolution, deficit price payment scheme for farmers to withstand the decline in crop price, and chart on per capita income compared to other states.

The article focuses on the efforts of Shivraj Singh Chouhan, chief minister for the development of Madhya Pradesh state, India. Topics discussed include concern over indicators such as education, healthcare and tourism despite progress in electric power, increased wages of school teachers, and agriculture, quotes from various ministers, and detailed analysis of growth in various sectors.

The article focuses on issues concerning the use of personal data by political parties in India to influence voters and the need for data security and privacy laws. Topics discussed include allegations against the Congress party for being a client of political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica (CA) involved in data theft of social networking site Facebook's users, potential misuse of data linked with India's biometric identification programme Aadhaar, and need for a safer digital footprint.

The article reports on the state of the political opposition in India whose member parties are attempting to prevent a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) victory in the 2019 elections. United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi stated that the opposition will not let the BJP come to power in 2019 based on several bypolls lost by the BJP in 2018. Several reasons for a possible failure by the opposition to defeat the BJP are also cited, including the lack of a common ideological base.

The article discusses the "One Nation, One Poll" proposal for the election system in India in 2019.

The article offers travel tips for Bengaluru, a city in Karnataka, India along with information restaurants and night clubs.

The article offers tips for wedding planning in Hyderabad, India including suggestions for dresses, make-up and jewelry. Topics discussed include the wedding lehngas offered by designers Sashi Vangapalli, Shravan Kumar and Seema Doshi; the beauty services offered by beauty expert Tamanna Rooz and nutritionist Karen Campos Bhatia; and the Padmavati collection of jewelry from Tanishq. Also mentioned are venues for wedding such as the Chowmahalla Palace and Taj Falaknuma Palace.

The article informs on controversial sex video involving Gujarat Patidar leader, Hardik Patel, and its impact on Gujarat's, India elections. Topics discussed icnlude campaigning of Hardik Patel, Alpesh Thakor and Jignesh Mevani together for uniting Patel and Dalit voters against the Bharatiya Janata Party; his rally in Sarbhan village in Bharuch district; and establishment of voter base by Congress in the city.

The article focuses on the annual State of the States study that gauge the performance of Indian states across various parameters such as the economy, agriculture, health, education and infrastructure. Topics include India's poorest states such as Bihar and Jharkhand; states that recorded highest economic growth in 2015-2016 such as Goa and Arunachal Pradesh; and methods of ranking of the states.

The article focuses on the sex trafficking of underage girls from the poorest states of India. It discusses how victims fall into the traffickers trap in guise of fake marriage proposal or promise for work especially when victims are from the lower strata in the poorest places like South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It also talks about the rescue programs done by anti-trafficking nongovernmental organization (NGO) Shakti Vahini and NGO Guriya.

The article talks about the high court verdict of the Noida double murder case, that has been on trial for justice since 2008. The appellants were acquitted Nupur and Rajesh Talwar, parents of Aarushi Talwar, were framed for the murder of their daughter and domestic help Hemraj. It discusses the flaws the court cited in the investigation which includes defendant's right to justice.

An interview with former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee is presented. He explains possible factors behind the defeat of the Indian National Congress in 2014 and the downfall of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA)-II. Mukherjee describes the views of UPA official Sonia Gandhi on the outcome of the 2014 elections. He also comments on Gandhi's selection of Manmohan Singh to become prime minister.

The article highlights the vision of politician Rahul Gandhi for the Indian National Congress. Topics discussed include the expected appointment of Gandhi as Congress president, the pace of decision-making and the party's core structure, and Gandhi's efforts to build bridges with Congress veterans while simultaneously promoting his own team.

The article offers a guide to the best home decor stores in India including Elvy, Eucalyptus and Inhabit.

An introduction to a series of profiles of fashion designers from India is presented, which includes Kabir Sharma, Akshat Bansal and Sreejith Jeevan.

The article focuses on reforms enacted by Punjab, India Chief Minister Amarinder Singh alongside a measure of downsizing the state administration. It mentions that the government has also abolished kurki which allowed banks to auction the agricultural holdings of defaulting farmers. Reforms mentioned include enhanced pensions for aged and disabled; free textbooks and wireless internet in all state-run schools and colleges; and free school and college education for girl students.

The article reports that the Central Bureau of Investigation in India (CBI) has raided in a fresh corruption case against politician Lalu Prasad Yadav and son Tejashwi Yadav, which has landed their party Rashtriya Janata Dal's alliance with politician Nitish Kumar in crisis. Topics include CBI stated to have accused Lalu of rigging a tender in 2005 to award the sublease of two railway hotels in Ranchi, and Puri in India to a favoured hotelier in returen of transfer of land to Yadav family.

The article offers information on the Nagpur-Mumbai Super Communication Way, a highway corridor project by Devendra Fadnavis, the chief minister of state of Maharashtra in India, to connect the cities of Nagpur to Mumbai. Topics discussed include the protests faced by the project from farmers against land acquisition, the reduced travel time by the corridor, and the lack of compensation for farmers whose land is taken for the project.

The article discusses a unique government-designer partnership in order to rescue the handloom sector from oblivion. Topics include Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicating August 7 as National Handloom Day, initiatives from Union minister for textiles Smriti Irani, and lunch of Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme in 2008-09 to develop mega handloom clusters, with 28 weavers service centres to provide assistance.