'Epic Exercise': Reaping the 'Ramayan' for rare life lessons (Book Review)

IANS | October 1, 2025 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Long revered as India's preeminent religious epic, an integral constituent of its religious and cultural landscape, and much familiar to the populace due to its manifold presentations, especially in the visual media and the Ramlilas, the Ramayana has a resonance beyond its key motifs of cosmic dualism, religious duty, and Hindu theogony.

Bihar: Women's post office opens in Motihari, aimed at empowering them

IANS | October 1, 2025 7:05 PM

Motihari, Oct 1 (IANS) In a continued effort to promote women's empowerment, the Central and Bihar State Governments are implementing new initiatives. As part of this mission, a dedicated Women’s City Post Office was inaugurated today in Motihari, the third such post office in Bihar.

UP: Bus travel gets cheaper, fares slashed by 10 pc for Dussehra and Diwali

IANS | October 1, 2025 7:03 PM

Lucknow, Oct 1 (IANS) In a bid to further uplift the spirit of residents during the ongoing festive season, the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday announced a reduction in bus fares, including the air-conditioner ones, thereby enhancing the comfort and convenience of the daily commuters and passengers.