Mahakumbh Nagar (IANS) The grand and divine Mahakumbh organised by the Yogi Adityanath government is now capturing global attention. In a significant move that will capture the attention of all, a 21-member foreign delegation from 10 countries will take holy … read more
Puri (IANS) The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) began in Bhubaneshwar on Wednesday and will continue till January 10. Over next two days, it will see participation of many acclaimed and esteemed NRIs and people of Indian origin. Amid the … read more
Tokyo (IANS) Okagi Hayashi, a 115-year-old woman in Toki in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, has become the country’s oldest person following the death of the previous titleholder who lived to the age of 116, the Japanese government announced Monday. Hayashi … read more
New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a heartfelt tribute to Savitribai Phule, a pioneer in the field of education and social reform, on her birth anniversary on Friday and remarked that ‘Bharatbhumi’ has always been proud of its … read more
New Delhi (IANS) The Centre has implemented several initiatives in 2024 aimed at enhancing the welfare of pensioners, streamlining grievance redressal, and promoting digitisation in pension processes, according to the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) year-end review released … read more
Varanasi (IANS) The city’s traditional wooden craft industry is going places and soaring new heights in terms of demand and popularity. Large consignments of wooden toys and decorative items are being sent to countries like United, Brazil and more, for … read more
New Delhi (IANS) The Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme – PM Vidyalaxmi, aimed at providing financial support to meritorious yet needy students in pursuing higher studies at top-ranking institutions across the country. The scheme offering collateral-free and guarantee-free … read more
New Delhi (IANS) Shraddha Kapoor, who is one of Bollywood’s most loved stars, said since her debut in 2010 with “Teen Patti”, her fashion journey has been one of “exploration and refinement”. “Since my debut, my fashion journey has been … read more
Thiruvananthapuram (IANS) For 53-year-old dentist Flemingson Lazarus, his passion for fitness has led him to its zenith as he wrote into record books with his participation in the high-octane fitness IRONMAN 70.3 held in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He was the … read more
New Delhi (IANS) Companies must immediately address the concerns raised by employees on harassment at the workplace, and the lack of maternity benefits, said Delina Khongdup, Member National Commission for Women on Wednesday. Addressing ASSOCHAM 5th Diversity and Inclusion Excellence … read more