Wanted to present Harappan Civilisation in an accessible manner: Author Devdutt Pattanaik

Sukant Deepak | November 24, 2024 9:34 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) While he illustrated several scenes of ‘Ahimsa: 100 Reflections on the Harappan Civilisation’ over two years ago, author Devdutt Pattanaik decided to compile it this year. “I aimed to present it in a manner that it is accessible to the general public rather than only to academic circles,” he told IANS.

Invite everyone to visit J&K Pavilion in Delhi: Omar Abdullah

IANS | November 23, 2024 11:37 PM

Srinagar, Nov 23 (IANS) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday attended the J&K Day Celebration Event of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.

PM Modi to participate in 'Odisha Parba 2024' in Delhi tomorrow

IANS | November 23, 2024 9:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 'Odisha Parba 2024' programme on Sunday (November 24) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here, an official said on Saturday.

President Murmu graces 'Sahitya Aaj Tak' event; lyricist Gulzar feted

IANS | November 23, 2024 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday graced the 'Sahitya Aaj Tak' programme here, and also presented the 'Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Samman', an official said.

A museum to commemorate 75 years of the Indian Constitution and celebrate its makers

Kavya Dubey | November 22, 2024 10:25 AM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) In a unique initiative, a museum exclusively dedicated to the Indian Constitution and the rights and freedoms enshrined therein will be inaugurated on November 23 on the campus of O.P. Jindal Global University in Haryana's Sonipat, its founding Vice Chancellor, Prof C. Raj Kumar, said.

Barenboim, Awwad honoured with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for promoting harmony

IANS | November 19, 2024 10:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2023 was awarded on Tuesday to Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad, two dedicated advocates of peace who have devoted their lives to fostering understanding and cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians through non-violent means, including music, dialogue, and community involvement.

MP govt to promote 'Gita Jayanti' like other festivals

IANS | November 16, 2024 1:50 PM

Bhopal, Nov 16 (IANS) The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Madhya Pradesh government has decided to promote 'Gita Jayanti' like any other festival, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Saturday.

Pilgrims throng Sabarimala temple on opening day of long festive season

IANS | November 16, 2024 11:47 AM

Sabarimala, Nov 16 (IANS) The first day of the two-month-long festival season at the famed Sabarimala temple opened in the wee hours of Saturday, with pilgrims thronging the temple for darshan of Lord Ayyappa.

Nainital hills to come alive with sound of literature - and music

IANS | November 15, 2024 6:27 PM

Nainital, Nov 15 (IANS) Returning to a physical form after a three-year-long hiatus, the Himalayan Echoes Literature Festival, in its two-day ninth edition beginning in Nainital on Saturday, will go beyond words to encompass music, environment, conservation, sustainability, and arts from the greater Himalayan region extending all the way to Bhutan.

Prez Murmu pays tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

IANS | November 15, 2024 11:29 AM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday paid floral tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Parliament House in New Delhi on his birth anniversary, observed nationwide as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.'

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Wanted to present Harappan Civilisation in an accessible manner: Author Devdutt Pattanaik

Invite everyone to visit J&K Pavilion in Delhi: Omar Abdullah

PM Modi to participate in 'Odisha Parba 2024' in Delhi tomorrow

President Murmu graces 'Sahitya Aaj Tak' event; lyricist Gulzar feted

A museum to commemorate 75 years of the Indian Constitution and celebrate its makers

Barenboim, Awwad honoured with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for promoting harmony

MP govt to promote 'Gita Jayanti' like other festivals

Pilgrims throng Sabarimala temple on opening day of long festive season

Nainital hills to come alive with sound of literature - and music

Prez Murmu pays tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

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