Author: Sharmil Shah

भक्ति और स्वाद का संगम गणेश चतुर्थी पर घर-घर में मोदक बनते हैं। इन्हें बप्पा को भोग लगाकर, परिवार मिलकर आनंद से खाते हैं। लेकिन क्या आपने सोचा है कि गणेश जी को मोदक क्यों प्रिय है? यह सिर्फ मिठाई नहीं, बल्कि परंपरा, आस्था और सेहत का सुंदर मेल है। आइए, इसके पीछे के कारण समझते हैं। पौराणिक मान्यता पुराणों में बताया गया है कि मोदक गणेश जी का सबसे प्रिय भोग है। कहते हैं कि गुड़ और नारियल से बनी इसकी भराई उन्हें बेहद पसंद है।मोदक ज्ञान और बुद्धि का प्रतीक भी माना जाता है। जैसे मोदक के भीतर…

Filmistan Studio has been an iconic symbol of Mumbai’s illustrious cinematic legacy. Located in Goregaon, Mumbai, this studio has recently been acquired by Arcade Developers for ₹183 crore. In its place, luxurious buildings will soon rise. The studio’s sprawling four-acre land will be transformed into high-end flats. While it is unfortunate that one of the city’s most significant studios is meeting its end, it seems to be the demand of the times. Let’s delve into the history of Filmistan and some of the unforgettable films associated with it. In 1943, Filmistan Studio was founded by Sashadhar Mukherjee, the grandfather of…

Once considered a secret hustle, moonlighting has now become the centre of a heated debate across India’s corporate corridors. The case of Soham Parekh — a techie allegedly holding multiple full-time jobs in the US while working remotely from India — brought the issue into sharp focus. As questions of trust, contracts, and ethics swirl, one wonders: how did moonlighting morph from a modest side hustle into a national HR flashpoint? A Glimmer in the Dark: Where It All Began The word “moonlighting” originated in mid-20th century America — a poetic reference to workers who took on night shifts to…

क्या आपने सुना है कि एक संस्था, जो सैनिकों के परिवारों की मदद के लिए बनी थी, अब किसानों की जमीन छीन रही है? फौजी फाउंडेशन का सच यही है। पाकिस्तान सेना की इस संस्था ने आम लोगों का भरोसा तोड़ा है। 1954 में शुरू हुई यह संस्था अब सैकड़ों कारोबार चलाती है, लेकिन इसका पैसा जनता तक नहीं, सेना के बड़े अफसरों की जेब में जाता है। फौजी फाउंडेशन का सच सामने लाना जरूरी है, क्योंकि यह जमीन हड़प रही है, घोटाले कर रही है, नदियों को जहर दे रही है, और सच बोलने वालों को चुप कर रही…

आकाश छूते आंकड़े: वैश्विक और भारतीय विमानन का एक झलक एयरलाइन इंडस्ट्री की शुरुआत वैश्विक विमानन पर एक नजर भारत का विमानन विस्फोट क्या आप जानते हैं? आगे की उड़ान कल्पना कीजिए कि आप एयरपोर्ट पहुंचे हैं, ना कोई लंबी चेक-इन लाइन है, ना बोर्डिंग पास की झंझट। बस एक डिजिटल आईडी स्कैन हुई और आप सीधे सुरक्षा जांच की ओर बढ़ गए। यह कोई साइंस फिक्शन नहीं, बल्कि निकट भविष्य की एक हकीकत बनने जा रही है। संयुक्त राष्ट्र की संस्था इंटरनेशनल सिविल एविएशन ऑर्गनाइजेशन (ICAO) अब एक बड़े बदलाव की तैयारी में है, जिससे हवाई यात्रा की पूरी…

In the previous part, we explored the global divide between rapidly growing and shrinking populations. We saw how Africa and South Asia are driving global growth, while nations like Japan, China, and much of Europe face alarming population declines. Today, we shift our focus to Japan, one of the most extreme cases of population decline, and examine what this crisis means for the world. Japan’s declining population: A warning for the future Japan’s shrinking population and aging workforce present a challenge that many other nations will soon face. With a fertility rate of just 1.26 children per woman, Japan’s population…

Japan is facing a severe demographic crisis, with its population declining at an alarming rate. The latest figures indicate a drop of over 800,000 people in 2023, a trend that has persisted for more than a decade. If this continues, Japan’s population, 125 million in 2023, could shrink to 90 million by 2075 and further decline to 75 million by 2100. Why is Japan’s population declining? Consequences What is the government doing? The Japanese government has introduced financial incentives for childbirth, relaxed parental leave policies, and invested in automation to address labour shortages. However, experts warn that unless birth rates…

Anil Joshi, one of Gujarati’s most celebrated poets and writers, passed away Wednesday morning. He had been undergoing treatment in a hospital due to illness for some time. Joshi had been in the ICU for nearly two weeks and had only returned home on 21 February following treatment. His son, Sanket Joshi, announced the news of Anil Joshi’s passing on social media. Many writers and literary figures paid tribute to the departed soul through heartfelt messages on Sanket’s post. In his English post, Sanket Joshi wrote, “This is to inform that my Papa is no longer with us. Today early…

Shashi Tharoor, the Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, has ignited speculation about internal discord within the party following his recent remarks and social media activity. On Saturday, Tharoor shared a quote from poet Thomas Gray on X (formerly Twitter): “Where ignorance is bliss, ’tis folly to be wise.” This post comes amid reports of a rift between Tharoor and the Congress leadership, allegedly triggered by his praise for Kerala’s entrepreneurial growth under the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government. Tharoor clarified that his comments were based on the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report, emphasising the need to acknowledge positive developments regardless of…

The Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) Tunnel Project, officially known as the Alimineti Madhava Reddy Srisailam Left Bank Canal Project (AMRP-SLBC), is a major irrigation initiative in Telangana. Designed to tackle water scarcity, the project aims to divert Krishna River water to Nalgonda and nearby drought prone districts, benefiting over four lakh acres of farmland and providing drinking water to fluoride affected villages. First conceptualised in 1983, the project has undergone multiple revisions and delays, evolving into one of the most ambitious irrigation projects in South India. Background: The Nalgonda district and surrounding areas have long faced severe droughts and…