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.
Gandhinagar, Aug 30 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel took part in the vibrant Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations across the Ghatlodiya assembly constituency on Saturday evening.
Bengaluru/Coimbatore, Aug 30 (IANS) Nearly a year-and-a-half after back-to-back emergency brain surgeries, spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev completed the Kailash Yatra on a motorcycle, returning to a grand welcome at the Isha Yoga Centre in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore, an official statement said on Saturday.
Gandhinagar, Aug 30 (IANS) The 76th ‘Van Mahotsav’ was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Galteshwar in Kheda district in Gujarat. As part of the festivities, the 24th Sanskrtik Van (Cultural Forest) of the state was inaugurated.
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.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Ganesh Chaturthi, also called Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganesh Utsav, is a ten-day long Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha.
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, 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.
New Delhi/Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Ganesh Chaturthi, the auspicious festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, was marked with great devotion and enthusiasm across India on Wednesday.
Nainital, Aug 26 (IANS) Baba Neem Karauli Maharaj’s famous Kainchi Dham, nestled in the hills of Nainital district, has long been a centre of unwavering faith for devotees. Every year, lakhs of devotees throng the temple to seek blessings and receive Baba’s prasad. On June 15, the foundation day of the Dham, the spiritual energy reaches its peak with a flood of devotees arriving from across the country.
