Kashmiri Pandit youth seeks to rebuild trust between communities in Valley

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:44 PM

Srinagar, March 11 (IANS) Away from the public glare, a Kashmiri Pandit youth is quietly trying to reshape the image of Kashmir for the younger generation without carrying the unpleasant baggage of migration and bitterness between communities created by violence over the past three decades.

Self-Help Group women in Sirmaur turn skills into income

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:23 PM

Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh), March 11 (IANS) Women from self-help groups in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh are making remarkable strides towards financial independence by producing and selling a variety of handmade products.

Coimbatore residents thank PM Modi for new railway projects

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:10 PM

Coimbatore, March 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation for several development projects in Tiruchirappalli. Addressing a gathering at the event, the Prime Minister announced the launch of multiple new train services connecting Nagercoil, Coimbatore, Rameswaram, Tirunelveli, Mayiladuthurai, and Karaikudi to other regions.

Manjusha art with GI tag becomes major source of women’s self-reliance

IANS | March 10, 2026 8:30 PM

Bhagalpur (Bihar), March 10 (IANS) The traditional Manjusha art of Bihar's Bhagalpur, which received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag five years ago, has emerged as a major source of livelihood for women and helped the folk art gain wider national and international recognition.

NRAI urges restaurants to reduce LPG use as Iran war hits supply chain

IANS | March 10, 2026 7:52 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) on Tuesday urged its members to reduce LPG consumption by focusing on menus that require lower gas usage or shorter cooking cycles and also look at electric gadgets as alternatives for cooking wherever feasible.

Zakaria Street in Kolkata turns into vibrant food hub during Ramadan

IANS | March 10, 2026 7:16 PM

Kolkata, March 10 (IANS) The iconic Zakaria Street in central Kolkata transforms into a bustling culinary hotspot during the holy month of Ramadan, drawing thousands of visitors every evening who gather to savour a wide array of traditional delicacies and soak in the festive atmosphere.