Transcending 'Indian': This author deconstructs the necessity to disconnect and the lure of glory

Kavya Dubey | October 22, 2024 2:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) In November 2018, the world suddenly woke up to a community that did not care to be known. And as much as it intrigued many, the incident caught the fancy of author Sujit Saraf, who decided to explore the extent of "absurdity" to which one could go, and crystallised his study and imagination into ‘Island’ (Speaking Tiger).

'Clean energy is the need of the hour': PM Modi highlights India's 'Go Green' initiatives

IANS | October 21, 2024 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) In a significant reaffirmation of India's dedication to clean energy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the nation's major and crucial achievements in this direction. In his post on X, the Prime Minister stressed the need for sustainable practices globally in present circumstances.

Meghalaya: Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival to take place in association with Japan

IANS | October 21, 2024 8:40 PM

Shillong, Oct 21 (IANS) The annual event in Meghalaya - Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival - is set to take place in November this year with Japan as a partner country, an official said on Monday.

Family of Jammu resident killed in Ganderbal terror attack demands govt job

IANS | October 21, 2024 1:11 PM

Jammu, Oct 21 (IANS) The terror attack by Pakistan-based outfit The Resistance Front (TRF) in Jammu & Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Sunday claimed the lives of seven civilians. Among the victims was Shashi Abrol, a Jammu resident and tunnel designer working on the Gagangir-Sonamarg tunnel project to ensure an all-weather road between Srinagar and Sonamarg.

Indus Valley had powerful intercontinental mercantile civilisation: Devdutt Pattanaik

IANS | October 21, 2024 12:03 AM

Kasauli, Oct 21 (IANS) The 13th edition of the Khushwant Singh Litfest in this Himachal Pradesh tourist resort concluded on Sunday with a historic observation made by Devdutt Pattanaik that the Indus Valley civilisation was predominantly a mercantile civilisation in which warfare and punditry are alien concepts.

PM Modi lays foundation, inaugurates multiple development projects in Varanasi (Ld)

IANS | October 20, 2024 8:08 PM

Lucknow, Oct 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation and inaugurated multiple development projects in Varanasi, including multiple airport projects, sports centre and more worth over Rs 6,100 crore.

Maharashtra polls: BJP releases first list of 99 candidates comprising 10 ministers, 71 MLAs (Ld)

IANS | October 20, 2024 6:15 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released its first list of 99 candidates including Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and state unit party chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule for the November 20 Assembly elections.

PM Modi to lead discussions on India Century at NDTV World Summit 2024 tomorrow

IANS | October 20, 2024 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a developed India by 2047 and the third-largest economy by 2030-31 is likely to dominate his opening address on Monday at the two-day "NDTV World Summit 2024 – The India Century", scheduled for October 21 and 22.

Janaushadhi Kendra: Customers praise PM Modi for making medicines accessible and affordable

IANS | October 19, 2024 7:41 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) The "Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)" has made significant progress since its launch. The centres established under this scheme provide generic medicines and are benefiting citizens nationwide.

Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar appointed new Chairperson of National Commission for Women

IANS | October 19, 2024 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), an official said on Saturday. Rahatkar will be the ninth Chairperson of NCW.

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Transcending 'Indian': This author deconstructs the necessity to disconnect and the lure of glory

'Clean energy is the need of the hour': PM Modi highlights India's 'Go Green' initiatives

Meghalaya: Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival to take place in association with Japan

Family of Jammu resident killed in Ganderbal terror attack demands govt job

Indus Valley had powerful intercontinental mercantile civilisation: Devdutt Pattanaik

PM Modi lays foundation, inaugurates multiple development projects in Varanasi (Ld)

Maharashtra polls: BJP releases first list of 99 candidates comprising 10 ministers, 71 MLAs (Ld)

PM Modi to lead discussions on India Century at NDTV World Summit 2024 tomorrow

Janaushadhi Kendra: Customers praise PM Modi for making medicines accessible and affordable

Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar appointed new Chairperson of National Commission for Women

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