Tis' the season of frozen treats!
The heat is upon us. It has come and it will remain here for sometime.
Weekender Bahrain / May 2017 / Food / [Jpg , 479 KB]
Independent Features Journalist. Previously: Weekender Bahrain, Salaam Bahrain, Bahrain Now, Man's World India. Byline: 101 Reporters, Man's World India, Parsiana.Writes on: Cinema| LGBTQIA+| Media| Pop Culture| Culture| Email Id: kashmeeramurthystar@gmail.com
The heat is upon us. It has come and it will remain here for sometime.
Weekender Bahrain / May 2017 / Food / [Jpg , 479 KB]
The International Exhibition, 'Women In Art For Peace' International Exhibition held at the Bahrain Financial Harbour aimed at raising awareness about the importance of women's participation in peacebuilding and peacekeeping.
Weekender Bahrain / May 2017 / Culture / [Jpg , 738 KB]
Al Fateh Grand Mosque celebrated Eid in a grandeur by introducing corners like Arabic calligraphy, Miracle corner and Henna corner which was unique and resplendent.
Weekender Bahrain / June 2017 / Culture / [Jpg , 688 KB]
'Jeans for Refugees', an initiative by Johny Dar, higlights a cause specially meant for refugees.
Weekender Bahrain / June 2017 / Culture / [Jpg , 777 KB]
Music is not just passion, but a way of life.
Weekender Bahrain / June 2017 / Culture / [Jpg , 684 KB]
Usually defined as the time for reflection, spiritual renewal and peace, Ramadan is in full swing right now.
Weekender Bahrain / June 2017 / Culture / [Jpg , 706 KB]
Jalabiyas and thoub al-nashl are considered a staple fo the Bahraini women's wardrobe.
Weekender Bahrain / June 2017 / Culture / [Jpg , 743 KB]
Calligraphy, which is known as the 'Art of beautiful handwriting' has over the years managed to gain prominence in certain parts of the world, with Turkey and Baghdad being on the lead.
Weekender Bahrain / June 2017 / Culture / [Jpg , 600 KB]
Perhaps, more than any other art form, Puppetry invites audience to infuse characters and action with their own meaning
Weekender Bahrain / July 2017 / People / [Jpg , 663 KB]
Eid, which is marked after the completion of Ramadan, holds a very special place, not just in the realms of the minds of the Muslims, but all those people, who have grown up understanding and celebrating the festival with a renewed vigour.
Weekender Bahrain / July 2017 / Culture / [Jpg , 547 KB]
One philanthropist in partnership with Rebecca Kistler, who has gone one step ahead who has given these stray pooches international adoption to the United States is Jet Espinoza Tusing.
Weekender Bahrain / July 2017 / People / [Jpg , 676 KB]
There are various libraries, where some house books belonging to a mixture of languages and some treasure collections of one particular language.
Weekender Bahrain / August 2017 / Culture / [Jpg , 697 KB]
Mahasweta, penned by philanthropist cum author, Sudha Murty, highlights the plight of the protagonist, Anupama who suffers from leukoderma and how she struggles to find herself amidst the atrocities poured on her by the society.
Weekender Bahrain / August 2017 / Book Reviews / [Jpg , 581 KB]
On the eve of the special day, RJ turned comedian, Imran Al Aradi who has entertained the listeners of 96.5 reminisces his journey and the special relationship he shares with 'Radio'.
Weekender Bahrain / August 2017 / Culture / [Jpg , 648 KB]
Happiness is a state of mind. It has got nothing to do with the social status of an individual.
Weekender Bahrain / August 2017 / People / [Jpg , 596 KB]
Ankita's life, which gets shattered by the discovery of the disorder obviously does sink her into a pool of depression and despair, where her life appears as a waste to her.
Weekender Bahrain / August 2017 / Book Reviews / [Jpg , 589 KB]
What makes the novel inspiring, understanding and touchy is when Mohan traces his footsteps backwardand reminisces the days when he enjoyed writing and aspired to be a novelist.
Weekender Bahrain / August 2017 / Book Reviews / [Jpg , 557 KB]
Poirot is a famous, active yet 'retired' detective from Belgium, who is hown spending some quality 'me' time in a coffee shop in London.
Weekender Bahrain / September 2017 / Book Reviews / [Jpg , 805 KB]
With so many people involved in the social welfare of animals, especially strays, where they are leading a miserable life, the ability to singlehandedly take gigantic steps to ease their suffering is commendable.
Weekender Bahrain / September 2017 / People / [Jpg , 750 KB]
Amina Al Hawaj raised the flag of Bahrain high by winning International Gandhi Peace Prize on September 12 in New Delhi, which was presented to her by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu.
Weekender Bahrain / September 2017 / People / [Jpg , 575 KB]
Painting is in short, looking at the world from a different perspective.
Weekender Bahrain / September 2017 / Culture / [Jpg , 166 KB]
Not everyone will welcome the idea of absorbing the art and culture of a country, you have no relation with, and no knowledge about.
Weekender Bahrain / October 2017 / People / [Jpg , 735 KB]
Set in the year 1959, two convicts, Perry Smith and Richard Hickock, popularly known as 'Dick', unite together and plot the robbery in the house of a well-to-do farmer, Herbert Clutter in the city of Kansas.
Weekender Bahrain / September 2017 / Book Reviews / [Jpg , 147 KB]
His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa received a McLaren 570S supercar from Trevor Fletcher, Head of McLaren in Bahrain
Weekender Bahrain / October 2017 / Defence / [Jpg , 682 KB]
Architect and Sculptor, Sudeep Deshpande's work throws light on what one rarely pays attention to: Emotions.
Weekender Bahrain / October 2017 / Culture / [Jpg , 695 KB]
The recently concluded Iron man 70.3 triathlon was significant, especially for Indian and Pakistani fans of the extreme sport because two participants from each country held aloft the flag with performances of grit, determination and sheer strength.
Salaam Bahrain / December 2017 / Sports / [Jpeg , 204 KB]
Owning a circus is very boy and girl's dream - and Bahrain's Fawaz Baqer shows the way.
Salaam Bahrain / January 2018 / Culture / [Jpeg , 196 KB]
Syro Malabar Society, Bahrain confers award on Indian Salesian, Father Tom Uzhunnalil and Professor turned philanthropist, Professor M S Sunil.
Salaam Bahrain / March 2018 / People / [Jpeg , 231 KB]
Unlike men, whose nutritional needs don't fluctuate too much, women need a completely different nutritional template at different stages of their life.
Salaam Bahrain / April 2018 / Health / [Jpeg , 196 KB]
Volunteers are calling for a government supported CNR programme to stop the stray dog menace. Will their plea be heard?
Salaam Bahrain / June 2018 / People / [Jpeg , 224 KB]
The 42nd World Heritage Site Managers’ Forum 2018, stressed on the adoption of strategies like Reactive Monitoring to protect the heritage sites and preserve and enhance its identity.
Bahrain Now / June 2018 / Culture
There is a huge program UNESCO has planned for Mosul that is going to stretch for many years, which is being supported by a big coalition.
Bahrain Now / June 2018 / Culture
When war strikes, and destruction unfolds, various questions in relation to why the government didn’t take steps to protect or why UNESCO did not intervene are questioned.
Bahrain Now / June 2018 / Culture
“Giant of Africa”, commonly spelled as ‘Nigeria’, it stands as one among the seventh most populous country in the world.
Bahrain Now / July 2018 / Culture
To safeguard a heritage site, it is not just the discussion of various strategies that is the key, it is also incorporating innovative ideas and working towards executing them, that serves as the need of the hour.
Bahrain Now / July 2018 / Culture
Every country faces its pros and con on the numerous decisions taken, and, it is natural to attribute to the fact that, a poorer economy stems from the negligence rendered towards the preservation of its cultural sites.
Bahrain Now / July 2018 / Culture
The National Bank of Bahrain, NBB, recently held its new business online banking platform at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bahrain.
Bahrain Now / June 2018 / Business
Joint collaboration took place between the UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office, Bahrain and the Shanghai Global Science & Technology Innovation Center, Berlin.
Bahrain Now / July 2018 / Current Affairs
The happiness of Ritaj knew no bounds when she heard that the Central bank of Morocco approved requests to lay the foundation of Islamic Financial Institutions.
Bahrain Now / July 2018 / Business
National Bank of Bahrain and Mubasher Financial Services signed an agreement to enable investors to trade on Bahrain Bourse via the “Bahrain Trade” platform.
Bahrain Now / July 2018 / Business
Arab Ship Building and Repair yard, officially announced its commitment to a new industrial service sector along side the launch of a new Fabrication & Engineering division.
Bahrain Now / July 2018 / Business
This is the Palm Tree Festival, a two-day cultural event that aims at encouraging and supporting the local production of all palm tree products.
Bahrain Now / July 2018 / Culture
With the recent approval by the Shura Council on the ‘Amendment of Pensions Laws’, Business Advisor, Jamal Mohamed Al-Fakhro highlighted, how the current approval would change the scenario on the pension laws front.
Bahrain Now / July 2018 / Business
Speaking exclusively to Bahrain Now, Assistant Foreign Minister, Abdallah bin Faisal bin Jabur Al-Doseri stresses on the human rights of Bahrain and the Government's relentless efforts in providing a safe haven to its citizens.
Bahrain Now / September 2018 / Current Affairs
“Driving Excellence in Payment Services,” not just saw experts congratulate and highlight the innovations GPS was introducing in the market, but also saw its achievements brandished.
Bahrain Now / September 2018 / Business
Let us introspect into our minds and respective tastes when we visit different cities. How many times have we been besotted by different outlets in a city, where we kept grazing our feet at a stretch?
Bahrain Now / October 2018 / Culture
Information & eGovernment Authority in the Kingdom of Bahrain have highlighted its work, that focused on implementing the knowledge to support decision-making, and encourage innovations in the area of public services.
Bahrain Now / October 2018 / Technology
Who would predict that, a unique invention by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008, would take the world of Internet and Finance by storm.
Bahrain Now / October 2018 / Technology
Health is next to wealth. And, that is exactly, what UNIDO-ITPO highlighted during the symposium.
Bahrain Now / November 2018 / Health
The Investment Industry in Bahrain stands tall and shining with the ideas and inputs of its Investors, due to which the economy of Bahrain is strong and prosperous.
Bahrain Now / November 2018 / Business
The MENA Angels Summit, which is part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) hosted the MENA Angel Investors Summit 2018 on November 18, 2018.
Bahrain Now / November 2018 / Business
The Youth Tech Forum not just saw the youth shine in the field of technology, but indeed saw a wide spectrum spill beans on the benefits technology would provide in the years to come.
Bahrain Now / November 2018 / Technology
Hear out the perceptions, views, and opinions laid out by the Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain, HE Rasheed Mohammed Al Maraj to Bahrain Now.
Bahrain Now / December 2018 / Business
Hear out the perceptions, views, and opinions laid out by the Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain, HE Rasheed Mohammed Al Maraj
Bahrain Now / December 2018 / Business
Hear out the perceptions, views, and opinions laid out by the President, CEO, and Director of Al Baraka Banking Group
Bahrain Now / December 2018 / Business
Hear out the opinions on Islamic Banking and its benefits put in by the Legal Counsel, Ahmed Kamal Eldin exclusively on Bahrain Now.
Bahrain Now / December 2018 / Business
Hear out the opinions and facts laid out by Dr Bello Lawal Danbata, Secretary-General at Islamic Financial Services Board, Malaysia.
Bahrain Now / December 2018 / Business
Hear out the perceptions and views laid down by Shaikh Dr Sami Al-Suwailem, Senior Economist at the Islamic Development Bank Group
Bahrain Now / December 2018 / Business
YOUTHFULL FESTIVAL 2018, that was organized by The Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs indeed promoted awareness among the youth, in order to make this world a sustainably developed country.
Bahrain Now / December 2018 / Current Affairs
World Islamic Banking Conference 2018 indeed broadened horizons on Islamic Banking, and why it stands as the reason behind the success, several countries enjoy.
Bahrain Now / December 2018 / Business
Hear out the opinions on Islamic Banking and its benefits put in by the Legal Counsel, Ahmed Kamal Eldin exclusively on Bahrain Now.
Bahrain Now / December 2018 / Business
India-born scientist Venkatraman Ramakrishnan had made headlines in 2009 when he was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry along with two of his peers for their research on the structure and function of the ribosome.
101 Reporters / July 2019 / Development
India-born scientist and Nobel laureate Venkatraman Ramakrishnan says that unlike China, India has not been able to create an environment conducive to scientific research
National Herald / July 2019 / Development
In an exclusive interview with 101Reporters earlier in the Rajasthan capital, Ramakrishnan spoke on brain drain and what China is doing to check the problem while India isn't.
The New Indian Express / July 2019 / Development
India slow in checking brain drain: Nobel laureate
The Quint / July 2019 / Development
If it weren''t for science and technology, we couldn''t even support half of today''s world population.
Outlook India / July 2019 / Development
People migrate because there is an overall environment in which they want to work
Gulf News / July 2019 / Development
A Mumbai-based taxi service that employs only women is helping them bring a turnaround in their life, enabling them not only financially but also elevating their standing in society.
101 Reporters / July 2019 / Society
If one had to speak of the poetry culture in the early 2000s, it would be safe to say that it wasn’t as thriving as it is today.
Mans World India / May 2019 / Culture
At the age of 27, Sarvesh Shashi has built a countrywide network of yoga studios called Sarva.
Mans World India / June 2019 / People
It is impossible not to admire the staggering 6080 square foot Gandhi mural on the New Delhi police headquarters’ building facade.
Mans World India / June 2019 / Culture
“Today, healthy eating is becoming a part of a broader philosophical shift towards living a cleaner and a thoughtful life,” says Yohaan Dattoobhai, CEO and Founder of Sucres Des Terres
Mans World India / July 2019 / Food
The case that shook India still stirs the imagination in a new television serial
Parsiana / January 2020 / Cinema
Akshat Irani’s family were pioneers in the Gujarati film industry
Parsiana / March 2020 / Cinema
In 2014, while returning home from work, programme executives at Lotus News, a media house based out of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, witnessed discrimination against transgender people.
101 Reporters / May 2020 / Society
The director and cast speak about their preparations for portraying characters in the film that highlights the dying culture of Irani cafés
Parsiana / July 2020 / Cinema
Here are some of the other writers who are using porterfolio right now.