The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to South Korean writer Han Kang, 53, known for her works including The Vegetarian, The White Book, Human Acts, and Greek Lessons. The Nobel committee recognized her for “her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the f...
Diwali transforms streets into a spectacle of festive lights, homes adorned with rangolis, and families gearing up for grand celebrations. This vibrant festival triggers a significant travel trend across India, as millions rush to their hometowns. The celebration of Diwali has a profound impact on t...
India is a significant market for travel and tourism, offering a diverse range of niche tourism products, including cruises, adventure, medical, wellness, sports, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), eco-tourism, film, rural, and religious tourism. The country is recognized as ...
During the 2024 Indian Lok Sabha elections, exit polls projected that the alliance led by Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would increase its 303 seats in the 543-member lower house and likely secure a two-thirds majority, sufficient to initiate constitutional amendments. As a result, ...
Cyclone Remal, the first tropical storm of the season, struck eastern India and neighboring Bangladesh on May 26. The cyclone, with winds exceeding 110 km/h, resulted in at least 23 fatalities and left millions without power. In West Bengal, the storm uprooted trees, damaged power lines, and caused ...
Since the 1930s, sunglasses have evolved from mere eye protection into essential fashion accessories, particularly popular on the beach. Today, sunglasses are designed to cater to various uses. For instance, sports sunglasses are made from impact-resistant materials and feature significant tints for...
With the monsoon season approaching, maintaining a healthy diet is crucial to avoid falling ill. Eating the right foods can help keep the body healthy and resilient. To understand the essential food habits for the rainy season, BE spoke to Dr. Arindam Biswas, a physician from RN Tagore Hospital.Dr. ...
Water scarcity is a pressing issue affecting numerous cities across India, with projections indicating that the situation will worsen in the coming years. India, with about 18 percent of the world’s population but only 4 percent of the world’s water resources (NITI Aayog Report, 2017), is among ...
The non-profit Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust (BYST) and India’s largest Dalit industry body, the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI), have signed an agreement to provide credit support, training, and mentorship to Dalit-led small and medium enterprises. This groundbreaking partners...
As summer arrives, the demand for luxury foods like ice cream surges, becoming a popular treat enjoyed by people across India. The ice cream industry is vast, with an annual turnover of nearly 3000 crores. Revenue in the ice cream market is expected to reach US$2.32 billion in 2024, with an anticipa...
