Adani Group, ISKCON serve devotion with nutrition during Puri Rath Yatra

IANS | June 30, 2025 4:24 PM

Puri, June 30 (IANS) The sacred Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri continues to transform the spiritual landscape of India, drawing millions of devotees from across the country and around the world. But in 2025, this grand celebration of faith took on a deeper resonance—a powerful confluence of devotion, service, and social responsibility.

JGU establishes Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies with historic 5 million dollar endowment

IANS | June 30, 2025 4:17 PM

Sonipat, June 30 (IANS) O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) proudly announces the establishment of the Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies (MJIAS), supported by a landmark endowment of US$5 million (approx ₹44 crores) from Asha Jadeja Motwani, a prominent US-based venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, and the Motwani Jadeja Family Foundation.

Sculpture is not a destination -- it is a lifelong journey of learning, says Naresh Kumar Kumawat

Sukant Deepak | June 30, 2025 3:53 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Be it creating the world's tallest statue of Lord Shiva in Rajasthan, sculpting the intricate 'Samudra Manthan' inside the new Parliament building, the Namo Ghat in Varanasi, the multi-layered statue of B.R. Ambedkar, and the only statue of Nishad Raj alongside Lord Ram (Shringverpur in Uttar Pradesh); for artist Naresh Kumar Kumawat, who has created more than 3,000 sculptures, with hundreds across 80 countries, innovation and an aspiration to merge heritage with modernity has always been a priority.

Hindi cannot be forced now in Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray

IANS | June 30, 2025 3:43 PM

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday said the Hindi language cannot be forced upon people now as the power of the Marathi people has compelled the state government to withdraw two of its resolutions on introducing Hindi along with Marathi and English for Classes 1 to 5.