Kashmiri love ballad finds a lyrical expression in Rahul Wali's Pandit kitchen

Sourish Bhattacharyya | March 16, 2024 6:45 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The Kashmiri word 'poshmaal' at once brings to one's mind Shankar Mahadevan's mellifluous rendition in 'Mission Kashmir' of the 19th-century romantic poet Rasul Mir's lyrical love ballad, whose refrain is: 'Rind posh maal gindane drai lo lo' (When the shadow of the posh maal, or garland of flowers, is so enchanting, what would be the effect of her physical presence).

I am not a professional photographer, but an explorer: Raghu Rai

Sukant Deepak | March 16, 2024 5:44 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) For the last 60 years, he has been framing the diverse shades of life. From leaders like late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to maestros of classical music, and more importantly -- the common man on the street.

Amid politics over citizenship under CAA, a reality check on Rohingyas in Delhi

IANS | March 14, 2024 8:33 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) While politics is peaking over the grant of citizenship to persecuted minorities under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), a reality check of the ground situation shows that a 'life of dignity' for migrants from the neighbourhood may still be far-fetched in the national capital, but the Rohingyas are getting access to all basic amenities including water, food, medication and education.

Blinkit needs to start 10-min water tanker service for B'luru: Unacademy CEO

IANS | March 11, 2024 8:57 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Edtech company Unacademy CEO Gaurav Munjal on Monday suggested quick-commerce platform Blinkit to start an on-demand, under 10-minute water tanker service for Bengaluru, which is facing an acute water shortage already ahead of the summer season.

India more prepared than ever to face any future pandemic: Experts

Rachel V Thomas | March 11, 2024 7:25 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) India is well-prepared to face any future pandemic, said experts on the fourth anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic, on Monday. Covid was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020.

Karan Singh chronicles his memorable encounters with remarkable women

IANS | March 10, 2024 6:55 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) It was a brief meeting with Hellen Keller that lasted a few minutes but it left a lifelong impression on Karan Singh. And it remains etched in his mind as an encounter with "an iconic fighter for the cause of the disabled."

Breaking barriers, building futures: BRICS CCI WE's 4th Annual Summit highlights women's achievements

IANS | March 8, 2024 8:35 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) With the emphasis on women-led development in India’s G-20 Presidency and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of fostering inclusivity and driving positive change, BRICS CCI WE, the women's empowerment vertical of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, hosted its fourth Annual Summit and Felicitations 2024 on the theme 'The Changing Narrative: Women Development to Women-led Development'.

Cost of veg thali up by 7 per cent, non-veg thali down by 9 per cent year-on-year: CRISIL

IANS | March 8, 2024 5:30 PM

Chennai, March 8 (IANS) The cost of vegetarian thali went up by 7 per cent last month (February) as compared to the corresponding period last year, while that of non-vegetarian thali declined 9 per cent, a report by CRISIL Market Intelligence & Analytics said.

Women's Day: Breaking the glass ceiling in leadership roles in Asia

Deepshikha Kumar | March 7, 2024 7:44 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Asia’s economic landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with women increasingly asserting their presence and influence across various sectors.

Olive celebrates 20 years of serving good food with oodles of glamour in Delhi's old cowbelt

Sourish Bhattacharyya | March 7, 2024 9:02 AM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) When AD Singh opened the Olive Bar & Kitchen in 2003, 'Conde Nast Traveler' ranked it as one of the 'hottest' new restaurants to be launched that year around the world.

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Kashmiri love ballad finds a lyrical expression in Rahul Wali's Pandit kitchen

I am not a professional photographer, but an explorer: Raghu Rai

Amid politics over citizenship under CAA, a reality check on Rohingyas in Delhi

Blinkit needs to start 10-min water tanker service for B'luru: Unacademy CEO

India more prepared than ever to face any future pandemic: Experts

Karan Singh chronicles his memorable encounters with remarkable women

Breaking barriers, building futures: BRICS CCI WE's 4th Annual Summit highlights women's achievements

Cost of veg thali up by 7 per cent, non-veg thali down by 9 per cent year-on-year: CRISIL

Women's Day: Breaking the glass ceiling in leadership roles in Asia

Olive celebrates 20 years of serving good food with oodles of glamour in Delhi's old cowbelt

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