Adolescents in India constitute more than one-fifth of the total population. They are a highly wired generation who cannot imagine their lives without Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Statistical use of social media in IndiaThe use of social media by teenagers occ...
Wildlife protection has often been seen as the domain of men. This is changing; there are many noted women in the field of wildlife conservation.India is the home to the Asiatic lion. The Gir National Park in Gujarat is the natural habitat of these rare animals. The population of the lions had reduc...
Woman is the superior creation of God. It is stated in the Taittiriiyopanishad, “Matru Devo Bhava (मातृदेवो भव) –See God in mother; revere your mother as God.”Motherhood is the highest stage of womanhood. Along with the Vedas, mother’s power –strength has been highly gl...
Mrs. Madhulika Kanoria led a group of 12 ladies representing the Ladies Study Group of Indian Chamber of Commerce to Vienna, Austria from September 3rd – 9th. Every member of the team has her own unique talent. Their talents are also being utilized for social welfare.Mr. Sebastian Kurz, Austria’...
After India’s independence in 1947, there were some major initiatives in favour of the Scheduled Tribes (STs), Scheduled Castes (SCs) that were aimed at their social uplift. A common form of caste discrimination in India was the practice of untouchability. The SCs were the primary targets of the p...
Dr. Udit Raj, apart from being a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), is a social activist who has been championing for the rights of the socially marginalised communities. He received the Best Parliamentarian Award in 2018. He is the Chairman of the All India Confederation of SC/ST organisations. Dr. ...
The illegal trafficking of drugs is part of the global black market, which deals with the cultivation, manufacture, distribution and sale of drugs that are prohibited by law. In the global scenario, there have been cases of death penalty to combat drug smugglers. Dilip Kumar Srivastava, Zonal Direct...
SREI foundation organised a seminar on Prevention of Crimes: Awareness, Rebuilding of lives, Rehabilitation on July 13, 2018 at Vivekananda Hall, Ballygunje in the presence of H.P. Kanoria, Chairman, SREI Foundation. Shitaram Sharma, honorary consul of Republic of Belarus, Chairman, WEBFUNA, and Pra...
Designer Naina Jain has curated timeless pieces using fine Indian fabrics and the skills of the country’s talented craftspeople. The Naina Jain brand has a neat and modern sensibility that is driven by a holistic vision and is inspired by the old-world charm of India. BE’s Isha Chakraborty spoke...
The creative force behind the jewellery brand, Pretios is Dwiti Bhuwalka. Her brand offers fresh and contemporary sensibilities with a global appeal and yet remains very Indian. BE’s Isha Chakraborty spoke to Dwiti Bhuwalka about her designs, ideas, and market.Q. Why did you start Pretios?A. ...
