Culture

The promotion of Shree Anna or millets during the International Year of Millets took a major lead yesterday as an exhibition to showcase these grains was organised for the Central …

Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian activist, was named as the recipient of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday “for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her …

While being autobiographical, Deepak Sharma’s book “Wings To Fly” (Notion Press) is bound to inspire many, who are passionate and want to contribute to the well-being of the society, especially …

Children orphaned in the deadly Covid wave have been struggling for survival and getting education. Despite the government coming up with various schemes, a number of them have been left …

The Indian Railways during the country-wide Swachhata Hi Seva campaign undertook a major initiative called “14 Minutes Miracle”. Launched at 29 stations across IR the aim of this campaign was …

A rare 550-year-old sati stone sculpture found in Srivilliputhur town in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district provides insights on minstrels of that period. The artefact was discovered by Noorsahipuram Sivakumar, Assistant …

It turned out to be an excellent evening for both Guru Geeta Chandran and her shishya Anandita Narayanan, as the former was made proud by a splendid solo Bharatanatyam performance …

Bengali polymath and Asia’s first Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore binds India to countries in West Asia through literary fabric. Tagore, whose artistic and literary pursuits turned him into a ‘universal …

If there was an award for the most popular snack, not chef, the samosa would emerge a worthy winner. Its Indian popularity aside, it is one of the most globalised …

Known to be a centre of art and culture, Kerala’s capital Thiruvananthapuram has added another feather to its cap. It now boasts of Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery which is …

The quaint and small village of Keezhanthoor in Idukki district of Kerala is making waves at the ongoing World Coffee Conference in Bengaluru. The village can now take pride as …

Even though Mursalin Seikh, is merely 12 years old, he showed how mature he was by acting promptly and showing his presence of mind to avert a major accident. This …

Members of the Ramanathapuram Archaeological Research Foundation found a vital picottah stone pillar inscription at Pattakulam Sallipatti which is located in Virudhunagar district near Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu. This 750-year-old engraving …

Horses have since time immemorial helped humankind as a beast of burden and moved them across places. Now they are aiding in educating children and spreading knowledge. This is precisely …

The Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre in New Delhi will be celebrating the International Sign Language Day-2023 today based on the theme “A World Where Deaf People Everywhere …

The very popular tourist destination Hussainsagar in Hyderabad, Telangana, will now have an added attraction, the Lake Front Park. The place is already dotted with the State Secretariat, Ambedkar statue …

Siddipet district’s Komati Cheruvu town continues to grab headlines as a major tourist destination offering several attractions. Now, the place has added another feather in its cap by starting India’s …

I was on a vegan cruise on the Ganga recently, aboard a ship called the Ganges Voyager owned by the company Antara River Cruises focussed on special interest travel. As …

For any organization it is a proud occasion and great honour to celebrate its foundation day. Bhavani’s Prasannalaya dedicated to teaching Indian classical dance did this in style recently by …

With the aim to empower the specially-abled economically, the Central Government has started a unique initiative called Divya Kala Mela. It is a platform for persons with disabilities to showcase …

The national campaign, ‘Mera Mati Mera Desh’ – a unified celebration of India’s soil and valour, commemorating the nation’s journey of freedom and progress, is set to enter its second …