New Delhi: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday inaugurated a conference on “Transformation of Tribal Lives through Science and Technological Interventions” at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The conference, organised by the Department of Science and Technology in collaboration with NECTAR and ITITI Doon Sanskriti School, focused on integrating modern science with traditional knowledge to Read More…
New Delhi: Condolences poured in from across the country following the demise of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, with top leaders paying tribute to her immense contribution to Indian music. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed deep grief, describing her passing as a great loss to the nation’s cultural heritage. In his condolence message, he Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a national-level ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’ at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on April 13 at around 11 am. The event is expected to bring together eminent personalities and women achievers from diverse fields, including government, academia, science, sports, entrepreneurship, media, social work, and culture. The Sammelan Read More…
New Delhi: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle. In a condolence message, the Vice-President extended his heartfelt sympathies to her family, admirers, and music lovers across the country. He described Asha Bhosle as a versatile artist whose voice transcended genres, excelling in soulful ghazals Read More…
M A SUDHEER BABU, PATTAMBI Despite occasional spells of rain, rising summer temperatures are posing a serious threat to agriculture across Kerala, with coconut farming among the most affected. Water levels in wells, streams, and rivers are steadily declining, raising concerns about irrigation and crop sustainability. Agricultural experts warn that neglecting coconut palms during the Read More…
Mumbai: Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has questioned the Maharashtra legislature’s move to initiate privilege proceedings against him, pointing to a past example involving Bal Thackeray. Kamra, who was served a breach of privilege notice over a satirical song targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, argued that Thackeray had published a cartoon critical of former Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the immediate implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act, urging that the 2029 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections be conducted with the quota for women in place. In a letter to the floor leaders of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Modi emphasized that the time has Read More…
Dhaka: Incidents of mob violence were reported from parts of Bangladesh on Saturday, with attacks targeting Hindu households and businesses in separate areas, while a Muslim spiritual leader was killed in another incident, officials said. In Rangpur, about 300 km northwest of Dhaka, an angry mob reportedly vandalised several Hindu-owned homes and shops in the Read More…
Islamabad: Direct negotiations between the United States and Iran have commenced in Islamabad, marking a significant diplomatic development aimed at addressing ongoing tensions in West Asia, according to Pakistan’s state media and officials. The talks began after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held separate meetings with delegations from both countries. A senior government official said Read More…
Mumbai: Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle was admitted to a private hospital in Mumbai on Saturday evening due to a chest infection and exhaustion, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle said. The 92-year-old singer is currently undergoing treatment at the Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai. Earlier reports had suggested that she suffered a cardiac arrest and Read More…