FairPoint: When Kashmir sang, and terror sought to still its voice

Deepika Bhan | August 31, 2025 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) For much of today's Kashmir, the name Raj Begum barely rings a bell. To millions across India, she is a stranger, her legacy buried under 35 years of Pakistan-sponsored terror turmoil. Even in the land of her birth, where her voice once soared above the valley's meadows and streams, time and violence have obscured her memory.

PM Modi gifts Japanese counterpart precious Ramen bowls with silver chopsticks

IANS | August 30, 2025 2:56 PM

Tokyo, Aug 30 (IANS) Showcasing a perfect blend of timeless Indian artistry and Japanese culinary tradition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a set of vintage precious stone bowls with silver chopsticks to his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba during his two-day Japan visit which concluded on Saturday.

MoS Margherita inaugurates ASEAN-India Youth Summit in Goa

IANS | August 28, 2025 7:36 PM

Panaji, Aug 28 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Thursday inaugurated the fifth edition of the ASEAN-India Youth Summit in Goa, highlighting the shared values between India and the ASEAN grouping.

Mumbai: Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal draws inspiration from Rameswaram mythology for Ganesh Chaturthi idol, pandal

IANS | August 27, 2025 2:43 PM

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) The iconic Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal continues to uphold its 98-year-old tradition with this year’s spectacular Ganesh idol, inspired by the mythological story of Rameswaram. Revered as the king of Ganesh Galli and affectionately known as the king of Mumbai, the 22-foot-tall idol captivates devotees with its unique theme drawn from the ancient Tamil legend.