Drawing plentifully from myth and reality, Chhath Puja honours elemental forces of nature (IANS Book Review)

Kavya Dubey | November 8, 2024 5:14 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) As the grand folk festival of Chhath Puja came to a close on Friday with devotees and the faithful offering prayers and salutations to the rising Sun, the four-day-long festival marked by strict adherence to rituals, not just by the 'vrati' (the person undertaking the observance) but also by their entire family, is evoking curiosity among those who do not celebrate it, given its rising prominence and observance beyond its original catchment area.

Chhath Puja concludes today with prayers and offerings to the rising Sun

IANS | November 8, 2024 9:30 AM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Devotees across Delhi and the National Capital Region went back home on Friday morning as they concluded the Chhath Puja with prayers to the Sun as the smoggy day broke.

Maharashtra: Malad residents saving money on medicines, courtesy Jan Aushadhi Kendras

IANS | November 7, 2024 7:27 PM

Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) Jan Aushadhi Kendras have turned out to be 'money saving tool' for the rich as well as poor residents of Malad, a bustling suburb in the metropolitan city, as they are buying medicines at highly cheaper rates here as compared to private medical shops.

SC issues notice on PIL challenging gender discriminatory provisions in UP Revenue Code

IANS | November 6, 2024 9:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging several provisions of the UP Revenue Code, 2006 on grounds of gender discrimination.

MP: Newly opened Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Satna brings smile on people's faces

IANS | November 6, 2024 8:41 PM

Bhopal, Nov 6 (IANS) It has been a little more than a month, when Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra made its advent in Satna district of Madhya Pradesh. Satna city's first Jan Aushadhi Kendra is not only helping people save money on medical expenses but also bringing smiles on their faces.

Don't submit report in haste: AIMPLB questions JPC's 'attitude' on Waqf Bill

IANS | November 6, 2024 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Wednesday expressed its reservations over the ‘attitude’ of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and urged the panel to give a patient hearing to all the stakeholders and not hasten up the process for its ‘ulterior’ motives.

J&K: Samba's Shakuntala Devi sets examples of women enterprise with her pickle business

IANS | November 5, 2024 8:15 PM

Jammu, Nov 5 (IANS) Shakuntala Devi, a resident of Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir has become an inspiration for women today. A pickle-making unit, she launched with assistance from the government's horticulture department has turned into a highly rewarding enterprise and today, she is earning about Rs 40,000 per month from this venture.

MP: PMAY beneficiaries in Harda district thank Modi govt for pucca houses

IANS | November 5, 2024 7:45 PM

Bhopal, Nov 5 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), envisioning affordable housing for low and middle-income families, has brought profound and positive changes in the lives of scores of people across the country.

Union Minister CR Patil inaugurates Ganga Utsav 2024 in Haridwar

IANS | November 4, 2024 10:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Union Minister for Jal Shakti C.R. Patil on Monday inaugurated Ganga Utsav 2024 at Chandi Ghat in Haridwar.

Bihar: Nalanda residents drawing double benefits of Jan Aushadhi Kendras

IANS | November 4, 2024 8:17 PM

Patna, Nov 4 (IANS) It’s raining bonanza period for Nalanda residents under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) scheme, as they are drawing double benefits from the scheme – first is availing medicines at reasonable rates and second is the opportunity to set up Jan Aushadhi Kendras, as a venture towards attaining self-reliance.

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Drawing plentifully from myth and reality, Chhath Puja honours elemental forces of nature (IANS Book Review)

Chhath Puja concludes today with prayers and offerings to the rising Sun

Maharashtra: Malad residents saving money on medicines, courtesy Jan Aushadhi Kendras

SC issues notice on PIL challenging gender discriminatory provisions in UP Revenue Code

MP: Newly opened Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Satna brings smile on people's faces

Don't submit report in haste: AIMPLB questions JPC's 'attitude' on Waqf Bill

J&K: Samba's Shakuntala Devi sets examples of women enterprise with her pickle business

MP: PMAY beneficiaries in Harda district thank Modi govt for pucca houses

Union Minister CR Patil inaugurates Ganga Utsav 2024 in Haridwar

Bihar: Nalanda residents drawing double benefits of Jan Aushadhi Kendras

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