New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) So even they were stunned to witness the final products for they were nothing like the ones they had been making for generations. These 80 articles perfectly fit contemporary lifestyles -- cook wear, serve wear, bar sets, and home decor. Most said that it was hard for them to believe they had made them.
Quick-witted parliamentarian Derek O'Brien's timely new book, 'Who Cares About Parliament: Speaking up to Protect India's Great Institution' (Rupa & Co., Rs 395), has very clearly been written for 'New India', especially Gen-Z, his central thesis being, since 2014 Parliament has almost stopped functioning democratically.
Ranchi, July 30 (IANS) Hundreds of artefacts excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI ) from Benisagar, a village 85 kilometres from Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, suggest continuous habitation from the fifth century A.D. to 16-17 century A.D.
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Courts in India make a criminal swear by the Bhagavad Gita before he deposes in a case, or at least, that is what I have seen in films. The Gita, if one understands rightly, is the ultimate belief one can swear on to tell the truth. A criminal may still lie, but our judiciary and our films continue to repose faith in this holy book.
Ahmedabad, July 22 (IANS) Ahmedabad witnessed a delightful spectacle as the AHA! Theatre for Children Festival took centre-stage from July 18 to 22, for which five theatre groups from across the country gathered to weave enchanting tales for the young audience, reminding adults of the magic of their own childhood.
