Year Ender: Kabhi alvida na kehena: Iconic Indians lost in 2024 who will live on in their legacy

Reena Amos Dyes | December 31, 2024 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) India, a country of 140 crore people doesn’t have a dearth of talent. Yet, in this massive sea of humanity and diversity that comprises our nation, there are a few who became legends, inspirations and icons in their lifetime. As the year comes to a close, here’s a look at some of the iconic Indians we lost in 2024, but who will live on in the legacy they have left behind.

New syllabus in Uttarakhand, free higher education for orphans: Kumaun varsity V-C Prof Rawat (IANS Interview)

Ganesh Bhatt | December 31, 2024 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Uttarakhand is preparing to roll out a new undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) syllabus next year, developed under the leadership of Kumaun University Vice-Chancellor Prof Diwan S. Rawat. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Prof Rawat discussed the motivations, plans, and collaborations shaping the University's new initiatives, which include free education for orphans and a Rs 100 crore grant from the Central Government under the Prime Minister's Higher Education Campaign. He also discussed the tie-ups with American, Japanese, French and German experts. The university is also connecting with Indian military experts.

Former SC judge V. Ramasubramanian takes charge as NHRC Chairperson

IANS | December 30, 2024 11:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Former Supreme Court judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian on Monday took charge as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Apart from Justice Ramasubramanian, Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi also took charge as the member of the NHRC.

Kashmir's patron saint and stir over omitted school lesson

Kavya Dubey | December 30, 2024 11:05 AM

Srinagar/New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) When cultural heritage is sought to be safeguarded, the traditional values that instil catholicity and inclusiveness might be expected to be lighthouses standing amid rough waves—but quite the contrary nearly happened in Kashmir. The mere gesture spoke volumes and drew out voices loud and assertive.

PMAY beneficiaries from MP’s Morena thank PM Modi

IANS | December 29, 2024 9:14 PM

Bhopal, Dec 29 (IANS) Several public welfare schemes are being run by the Modi government and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is one of them. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries are given financial assistance by the government to build their houses. Morena district of Madhya Pradesh is also not untouched by this scheme.