Srinagar, Jan 25 (IANS) Kashmiri poet, writer, linguist and critic, Shafi Shauq, was conferred on Sunday with the Padma Shri award on the eve of the country’s 77th Republic Day celebrations.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Veteran actor Dharmendra and Left stalwart and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan have been awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously on the occasion of the Republic Day 2026, late JMM founder and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, singer Alka Yagnik, and Malayalam superstar Mammotty the Padma Bhushan, and sportspersons Harmanpreet Kaur, Rohit Sharma, and Savita Punia the Padma Shri.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Veteran journalist, broadcaster, and author Sir William Mark Tully, or Mark Tully, whose voice was one of the most famous in India throughout the latter decades of the 20th century as he reported on key political developments, passed away on Sunday. He was 90.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday heaped praise on the 'bhajan clubbing' trend, started by the Gen Z, and said that it was "heartening" to see that the dignity and purity of the devotional songs are maintained at events like these.
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami on Friday, a large number of devotees thronged the banks of the Sarayu River in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, to take the traditional holy dip, marking the arrival of spring and invoking blessings at the onset of the festival.
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Assam’s Republic Day tableau this year will shine a national spotlight on Asharikandi, a renowned terracotta craft village in Dhubri district, celebrating the state’s rich riverine culture and the spirit of self-reliance rooted in traditional livelihoods.
Ayodhya, Jan 22 (IANS) Thursday, the auspicious day of the anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, was marked by heavy footfall in the temple town. The city, revered as the birthplace of Lord Ram, is witnessing an unprecedented surge of devotees, with visitors expressing awe at its remarkable transformation over the past few decades.
Rishikesh, Jan 21 (IANS) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Wednesday lauded the century-long legacy of Gita Press and its monthly magazine “Kalyan”, describing it as a cornerstone of India's cultural and spiritual resurgence.
Ayodhya, Jan 20 (IANS) The saints and seers of Ayodhya on Tuesday rallied behind Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, also known by the name of Bageshwar Dham Sarkar, over his recent statement that ignited a major controversy and also an intense debate in the social circles.
Prayagraj, Jan 19 (IANS) A new chapter was added to the history of the Magh Mela this year as environmental conservation emerged as a central theme for the first time. Under the leadership of Panchtattva Foundation, a dedicated ‘Panchtattva Paryavaran Karyalaya’ was set up in the Mela area in Prayagraj. This was a move to highlight the deep interconnection between water, forests, and life.
