Written by Niladri Singh Rajput Graphic* by Maja Metera If there is a common thread that holds most living beings together, then that thread is this feeling we call love. It has for generations governed the world, our believes and all of the people. The ways in which we show love is different for each one of us. We are great lovers, all of us, … Continue reading How Our Cultural Backgrounds Shape Our Perception of Love
Image by Govind Krishnan Words by Shivika Singh A second wave of COVID-19 ravaged India in the month of March and continues to do so. India’s active caseload currently stands at 37.15 lakh (3,715,000) and 2.49 lakh (249,000) people have died of the virus. The total COVID-19 cases in India currently stands at 2.29 crore (22,900,000) and 1.90 crore (19,000,000) people have recovered from the … Continue reading India’s COVID-19 Crisis
Image by Pandit Amandeep Words by Alex Daud Briggs Millions of Indian farmers from the northern states of India sit on the highways leading to New Delhi in protest of the recent laws passed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 2020, ModiÔÇÖs government, The Bharatiya Janata Nationalist Party, passed a series of market laws that would change the process of agriculture in India. These … Continue reading Indian Farmers’ Protest: What You Need to Know
Photo by Udayaditya Barua Words by Niladri Singh Rajput Diwali, which is also known as the Indian festival of lights, is celebrated every year with great enthusiasm and zest around the country. It is celebrated exactly 20 days after the end of Durga Puja or Navratri. The festival has been part of the Indian sub-continent for years and is also mentioned in early Sanskrit texts … Continue reading Diwali: Bringing Some Light to 2020
By Lauren Dittmer┬á The Galapagos Islands are a National Park and Marine Reserve which host some 225,000 tourists each year. Despite thralls of visitors, the archipelago is one of the most protected environments in the world. I spent six weeks here in 2018 and will be returning in January 2020. It is a destination I would encourage anyone to visit. The Islands boast beautiful landscapes, … Continue reading Sustainable Tourism
By: Devika Sunand Every culture has its own myths and beliefs. While many are not true, it adds to the beauty of oneÔÇÖs culture. Well, talking about myths, I come across a lot of them back home. I come from Kerala popular as ÔÇ£God’s own countryÔÇØ, a state in India, where myths and legends are still widely celebrated. One such popular myth is the ÔÇÿlegend … Continue reading The Evergreen Myth of Mahabali
By Prateeksha Pathak When it comes to planning a trip, one is always stuck between mountains or beaches, tropical climate or snow-capped peaks. There is one country that has something for everyone, India! We have heard tourists waxing eloquent about the beauty of Taj Mahal or finding solace in the land of spirituality. However, India is not just limited to those. As a local, I … Continue reading Ten Things to Do In… India
On the 9th December,┬áJet Trash came to Cardiff VUE cinema┬áfor a screening and exclusive Q+A with Casper Lee. We sent Joe Fletcher and Maddy Steele along to give us their two cents on this new indie film. Check the trailer out here. A play on ÔÇÿjet setÔÇÖ, Jet Trash is definitely not a desired outcome for a seemingly tranquil holiday destination. The screenplay follows the … Continue reading Review: Jet Trash
