Elaichi banana price surges in B'luru, middle class affected

IANS | August 15, 2023 7:33 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 15 (IANS) After tomato and coffee, it is the turn of bananas, especially Elachi bananas, to affect middle and lower middle class households. The prices have crossed Rs 100 and it is more likely to increase as a series of festivals are lined up.

Neeraj Ghaywan opens up on Dalit Buddhist wedding scene in 'MIH 2'

IANS | August 13, 2023 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan, who has directed the two episodes of the recently released season two of the critically acclaimed show 'Made In Heaven', is overwhelmed by the response to the Dalit-Buddhist wedding portrayed by him on the screen, saying that it is a 'validation' for all who have been battling prejudice.

Campaign to connect communities begins from I-Day

IANS | August 13, 2023 9:46 AM

Lucknow, Aug 13 (IANS) A six-month-long nationwide campaign urging masses to establish a one-on-one connection with people of different communities will begin in Lucknow on Independence Day.

Poverty rate falls to 11.66% in Gujarat

IANS | August 12, 2023 6:39 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 12 (IANS) In a socio-economic milestone for Gujarat, a total of 47,84,122 people have come out of poverty between 2015-16 and 2019-21, constituting about 5.13 per cent of the state's population.