The Bihar government has decided to remove the name of Sanjay Gandhi from two state-run institutions in Patna, officials said on Wednesday. At a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, the government approved renaming the Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park as ‘Patna Zoo’ and the Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology as ‘Bihar State Read More…
In a socially significant initiative, an NGO in Maharashtra’s Parbhani organised a traditional baby shower for two HIV-positive pregnant women, aiming to challenge stigma and promote awareness around HIV. The event, held last week, celebrated motherhood with dignity and compassion. Organisers said the initiative was intended to dispel common myths about HIV and highlight that, Read More…
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi drew attention during his West Bengal visit after stopping to try the popular street snack jhalmuri. In a notable moment, the vendor serving the snack reportedly refused to accept payment from the Prime Minister, treating the interaction as an honour rather than a transaction. The brief exchange, which took place Read More…
Jaipur: The Rajasthan Forest Department on Wednesday launched ‘Project Caracal’ at the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve to strengthen conservation efforts for the rare and elusive wild cat species. The initiative was unveiled during a ‘Caracal Conservation Workshop’ attended by senior officials, wildlife experts, researchers and representatives from conservation organisations. The project aims to protect the Caracal, 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: 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…
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…
Mumbai: Filmmaker Priyadarshan on Monday dismissed allegations that a song from his upcoming film Bhooth Bangla was inspired by a classic track from Satyajit Ray’s 1969 film Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne. The clarification came after the hook line of the song “Ram Ji Bhala Karein” was noted to resemble “Bhuter Raja Dilo Bor” from Ray’s Read More…
A chick of the endangered Great Indian Bustard has been born in Gujarat’s Kutch after a gap of ten years, marking a significant conservation milestone. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that the birth was achieved through a “jumpstart approach,” a specialised conservation method. The initiative was carried out in coordination with the Ministry, forest Read More…
The Centre on Friday released the TV Ratings Policy 2026, introducing new guidelines to regulate television audience measurement in the country. The policy aims to ensure transparency, independence, and accountability in TV rating systems. According to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the framework sets clear standards for registration, operation, audit, and oversight of rating Read More…