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"There are already many people from both cities living the other, for example, I have quite a few Chengdu staff working in my hotel already, who often go home on weekends. And I know we have many Chongqing staff working in our hotels in Chengdu." Sharon said, speaking of how the cities are getting more and more connected and how commuting between the two cities is easier and faster than ever. "I am sure an even faster train will make it even faster and easier. The great new train stations are so efficient, it is the best way to travel. The train network in China is amazing." … [Read more...] about Sharon Fraser : The awareness of Chongqing needs to be built outside of China

Richa Chadha, who has impressed the audience with her stellar performance in her recently released film 'Madam Chief Minister' is all set to team up with internet sensation Pratik Gandhi for her next film. According to the buzz making rounds on the internet, Richa is all set to star in the on-screen adaptation of the book 'The Six Suspects' which would also feature Pratik in a pivotal role. The project is reported to be directed by ace filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia. In a recent exclusive interaction with ETimes, Richa talked about her career so far and said, "There have been ups and downs. I wouldn’t say that it has been perfect but I have played some amazing characters in a short period. ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ happened in 2012, and I have been able to carve a niche for myself in the past nine years." Furthermore, she added, "I have always wanted to be part of good and memorable stories and now that it is happening and I am getting such opportunities, I feel really … [Read more...] about Casting coup: Richa Chadha and Pratik Gandhi to team up for a new film

“Since 2014, we have been working with various unions over the adverse impact of the land acquisition ordinance and later through the Bhumi Adhikar Andolan to prevent it from becoming an Act. The coordination further strengthened after the Mandsaur firing on farmers when everyone came together to make farmers free from debt,” said Vijoo. … [Read more...] about Meet the unseen forces behind farmers’ protest

After enduring losses and uncertainty for months of lockdown, street food vendors around office areas in Kolkata are finally heaving a sigh of relief. Though business is not back to what it was in the “old normal”, they are happy to see almost 60% of their regular customers come back. Raju Yadav, who owns a tea shop beside Nazrul Tirtha, Rajarhat, said, “I had inherited this shop from my uncle more than a decade ago. He used to tell me that when times are tough, patience and a cool mind help us navigate through our problems. That is the mantra which saved me from the lockdown blues. After last March, I stayed put for almost 10 months. Finally, some offices and colleges havereopened and around 60% of my customers have returned.” Like Raju, most other street food vendors in office paras have started welcoming back around three-fourth of their pre-Covid clients.Vendors remain hopefulUnlike the vendors outside city hotspots and parks, the ones in office areas had to … [Read more...] about Office para street food vendors cheer up as pre-lockdown regulars return

MUMBAI: As we wade into 2021 and look back over the tumultuous past 12 months, a few important facts emerge which need to be recognised, gazetted and then creatively crafted forward, in anticipation of imminent dangers that lie in waiting.Unanimously, just as the cricketing nations are applauding the stupendous win Down Under, the entire world is slowly but surely nodding to the murmurs of reality that are gathering the buzz amidst the nations, about India’s taming of the virus.What did India do different and obviously better, to bask in the Covid-free shade? Whilst Europe is reeling, USA is almost back to April 20 levels and Dubai, the paradise for shoppers and wannabe gentry, is overwhelmed by Covid, India is vaccinating during a progressive downtrend with numbers reducing every week. Though the reversal began around Diwali and continued into Christmas and New Year holidays, I waited the whole month to ensure that this was a reality and not a temporary blip. Let’s … [Read more...] about How Covid-19 has risen and then fallen in India