The general election is the largest democratic exercise ever - almost one in eight people in the world can vote. On 19 April, Indians will begin choosing a new parliament for the next five years, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a third consecutive term.
I was thinking about the present conditions of #India when I suddenly thought of revisiting this #movie by #SatyajitRay. "Hirak Rajar Deshe" (In the Land of the Diamond-King). Its portrayal of moving to dictatorial rule is dangerously accurate.
I really wanted to share this#song from the #film. It is in #bengali so I shall provide a translation.
I see such funny things in the world.
Everywhere I look, I am confused beyond words.
I can't make sense of this world.
Oh brother!
Look at the good fellows stuck in their dilapidated homes.
The evil one ascends the throne.
The wheat farmer can't manage two square meals.
The diamond mine's labours are living in poverty.
Oh Brother, how funny is our world!
Ikhlas was from #Ethiopia#Africa who came to #India in c1600 CE
Many of the immigrants who came from there rose to important positions in the courts of various courts of the #Indian Kingdoms.
How much do rich countries owe in climate aid? That’s the trillion-dollar question.
"Developing countries are trying to use the failures of the $100 billion promise as leverage for a much bigger commitment. After years of advocacy from climate-vulnerable nations, the economic heavyweights of #India and #SaudiArabia are making a formal demand for #ClimateAid to reach $1 trillion per year, broaching a number that will send negotiations into uncharted territory."
A girl flees to her house during the storm & is received by an older woman in this c1760 CE #Mughal#IndianMiniaturePainting of Madhu Madhavi #Ragini from a #Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) now at Victoria and Albert #Museum London
The Cameroonian Ministry of Commerce announced yesterday a significant reduction in rice prices effective Friday. This price adjustment follows the arrival of a portion of the 190,000 metric tons of rice negotiated with India. The minister, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, detailed that the price for a 50 kg bag of Indian broken...
After decades of trying, my Chana Masala still sucks. I can pick up excellent stuff at many places when I'm in Winnipeg but since moving to the country my life with chickpeas, is bad.
There's a chain here in Canada called Royal Paan that serves Indian Street food. They don't actually sell Chana/Chole, but they put it on top of various other things like a sauce. I have begged them but they won't sell me them alone.
About 200 #Myanmar military personnel withdrew to a bridge to #Thailand on Thursday after a days-long assault by the #AntiJunta resistance, which declared it had won control of the critical border town of #Myawaddy, the latest in a string of rebel wins. The military has already lost control of areas along Myanmar's borders with #Bangladesh, #China and #India, while suffering a significant loss of manpower. #MyanmarCrisis
The Case Against The Invisible Culprit: How Climate Change Violates The Right To Life And Equality
Climate change remains conspicuously absent from the discourse within the Indian political arena, with concerns and issues related to it receiving far less attention compared to other political matters
Here's wishing #EidMubarak to all those celebrating today.
As the month of #Ramadan (#Islamic fasting month) comes to an end, #Muslims worldwide thank the Almighty by offering prayers at Mosques & #Eid celebrations.
For today's #AtoZChallenge, the letter is "i", the country is: India, home to the world's most frequent #rail travellers. Let's explore the #Delhi#Metro, which moves people around the #largest#city in #India and second-largest city in the world:
Riding a Blue Ram, he is looking out for the Sun or the Moon which he will devour to replace his head which was cut off by the #Hindu God #Vishnu for eating His food and thus causing #SolarEclipse2024 & Lunar eclipse some other time.
The 7th OSM Delhi mapping party is coming up! Newcomers will learn to use and edit OSM, experienced editors will learn new techniques, and together we will improve OSM's coverage. No experience with maps needed, so invite all your friends!
🗓️ Date - Saturday, 13th of April
⏰ Time - 17:00 to 19:00 hours (5 PM to 7 PM)
🗺️ Location - South Campus (exact location will be sent via email)
India is holding a mammoth election with nearly a billion voters (www.bbc.co.uk)
The general election is the largest democratic exercise ever - almost one in eight people in the world can vote. On 19 April, Indians will begin choosing a new parliament for the next five years, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a third consecutive term.
Cameroon cuts rice prices following import deal with India (www.businessincameroon.com)
The Cameroonian Ministry of Commerce announced yesterday a significant reduction in rice prices effective Friday. This price adjustment follows the arrival of a portion of the 190,000 metric tons of rice negotiated with India. The minister, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, detailed that the price for a 50 kg bag of Indian broken...