B.N. Goswamy - remembering a mentor, friend and a teacher

Diwan Manna | November 17, 2023 10:35 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 17 (IANS) There is a strange emptiness inside me now. I think I will need to get used to it. It has been a few hours since art historian Dr B.N. Goswamy passed away after a prolonged illness, but it is still hard to believe. He never taught me, but he was my teacher.

Encouraging kids to explore and enjoy travel through technology

IANS | November 17, 2023 11:44 AM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANSlife) Ahead of World Children’s Day which takes place annually on 20 November, digital travel platform Agoda created a children’s book using Generative AI (Gen AI) technology. The book, titled ‘Maya and the Secret World of Agoda’, sparks the imagination and encourages kids to explore and enjoy technology. It is now available to download for free on the Agoda platform and available in multiple languages, including Thai and English.

Stone-pelting festival held in Himachal’s erstwhile princely state Dhami

IANS | November 13, 2023 5:59 PM

Shimla, Nov 13 (IANS) The centuries-old, stone-pelting festival was held in an erstwhile princely estate near Shimla on Monday. The villagers throw stones at each other till one of them gets injured and applies tilak on the deity with human blood. This is considered very auspicious.

Decide representation on alleged wrong historical facts related to construction of Taj Mahal: Delhi HC to ASI

IANS | November 3, 2023 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday asked the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to decide on the representation given by Surjit Singh Yadav, the president of the NGO Hindu Sena, seeking the removal of what is claimed to be “wrong historical facts” related to the construction of the Taj Mahal by Shah Jahan from history books used in schools and colleges.

12th DIFF announces 2023 line-up

IANSlife | October 25, 2023 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANSlife) Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) announces its eagerly awaited 12th edition, featuring a captivating showcase of the most recent and outstanding independent films from India and around the world.