Thrissur Pooram, mother of festivals, leave a trail of pathos
The decision of the Kerala Government to call off Thrissur Pooram, rated as mother of all festivals, has upset the followers of Sanatana Dharma and believers of temple rituals. The 19 April festival was called off by the police without furnishing any reason despite the fact the event was held...
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Baharampur may not be a cakewalk for Adhir Chowdhury
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16 candidates in fray in two Lok Sabha seats in Goa
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CPM leader DNA remark against Rahul triggers political row
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Two women BJD leaders quit party ahead of LS, Assembly polls
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Congress wants to implement Sharia law in country: Yogi
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Rajeev Chandrasekhar gets a breather
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Former Vice President Naidu calls for end to freebies in elections
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Ministry seeks report on spice bans by Singapore, Hong Kong
Days after the Singapore and Hong Kong red flagged four spices products manufactured by the Indian firms MDH and Everest recalling them from the market, the Union Commerce Ministry has directed Indian embassies in both the countries to send a detailed report in the matter. In a statement posted on its...
Army Chief outlines Indian Army efforts towards self reliance
Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Tuesday here outlined the Indian army’s efforts towards self-reliance in enhancing its military capabilities and underscored the significance of comprehensive national power in a country’s growth. Making this assertion at All India Management Association’s National Leadership Conclave, he said while economic strength serves as the...
Mechanical bull riding very risky for kids: Study
The popularity of mechanical bull riding at places like amusement parks and corporate events is on the rise in India too. But with this fun activity comes some serious risks, especially for kids. A study by health experts at Loma Linda University Children’s Health has shown just how alarming these...
UGC warns public against fake online programmes
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has warned the public against fake online programmes with abbreviations similar to recognised degree nomenclature, officials said, flagging a particular “10-day MBA” course. “Some individuals or organisations are offering online programmes and courses with abbreviated forms similar to the higher education system’s recognised degree programmes. One...
India, Oman review collaboration in combating illegal activities at sea
India and Oman on Tuesday here reviewed their collaboration in combating transnational illegal activities at sea and promote regional co-operation during the fifth Annual High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Royal Oman Police Coast Guard (ROPCG). Giving details, officials said this meeting follows the institutionalized mechanism as...
Government focussing on research, learning and innovation in big way: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his government is focusing on research, learning and innovation in a big way, a day after QS president Nunzio Quacquarelli lauded the performance improvement in Indian universities. Indian universities demonstrated the highest performance improvement among all the G20 nations this year, a significant 14...
Modi has never done politics on basis of religion: Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has never done politics on the basis of religion or by dividing the society and stressed that his predecessor Dr Manmohan Singh had in 2006 talked about extending reservation for the Muslims. The defence minister made the remarks at an...
