World-class music institute to come up on plot donated by PM Modi in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, March 13 - A world-class institute of Indian music, Naad Brahma Kala Kendra, is set to come up on a strategically-located plot of land donated by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in Gandhinagar. Initially allocated to the PM and the late senior BJP
As LS polls loom, candidates of political parties flock to Cong stalwart Chandy’s tomb
Thiruvananthapuram, March 13 - As the Lok Sabha polls loom large, leaders of many political parties in Kerala are flocking to the tomb of late Congress leader Oommen Chandy, to ‘seek’ his blessings.
Indira and Sanjay didn’t spare even sports; India paid for it at Montreal Olympics: Book Excerpts
New Delhi, March 12 - Editor's Note -- TV journalist, blogger and newspaper columnist Vishnu Sharma has painstakingly put together a book titled 'Indira Files', whose blurb makes it clear what it sets out to do. It is indeed a 'Critical Look at
Ahead of revamp, ‘Digital survey’ of Dharavi to begin on March 18
Mumbai, March 12 - In a milestone development, the Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt. Ltd. (DRPPL) will embark on a ‘digital survey’ of lakhs of informal slum residents of Dharavi on March 18, officials said.
Madhya Pradesh’s gift to Ayodhya: A 1100 kg ‘nagada’
Prayagraj, March 12 - A 1100 kg 'nagada' (drum), made by a Madhya Pradesh-based social organisation is being gifted to the newly- constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya.
150 Namo Drone Didis from UP, Bihar showcase skills to PM at Sashakt Nari – Viksit Bharat programme
New Delhi, March 11 - About 150 rural women from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar showcased their drone pilot skills to the Prime Minister at the Sashakt Nari - Viksit Bharat programme on Monday.
IAF airlifts critical patient from 11,000 feet in Himachal
Shimla, March 9 - The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday airlifted a 63-year-old patient in critical condition from an elevation of 11,000 feet in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti district.
Mumbai Coastal Road inauguration put off till Monday
Mumbai, March 9 - The Mumbai Coastal Road project’s phase one is partly ready for inauguration, but getting delayed ostensibly as VIPs are reportedly ‘unavailable’ owing to multiple reasons, officials said here on Saturday.
Amitabh Kant predicts travel and tourism will add 25 mn jobs in coming years
New Delhi, March 8 - India's G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has predicted that the country's travel and tourism sector will "generate an additional 25 million jobs in the coming years", but this growth must not take place at
Sarangi Cultural Academy hosts ‘Sarangi Legacy 2024’ Festival in Delhi
New Delhi, March 8 - Sarangi Cultural Academy, the world's only Sarangi academy, hosted an evening of classical music at Triveni Kala Sangam in Delhi.
Study sheds light on women’s roles, challenges, opportunities in Mediterranean fisheries
Rome, March 8 - Women work just under a third of all fishing-related jobs in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
‘Run-for-Ram’ half marathon in Ayodhya on March 10
Ayodhya (UP), March 7 - The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh subsidiary ‘Krida Bharti’ will organise ‘Run-for-Ram' half marathon in Ayodhya on March 10.
Jobs for Khelo India athletes will give sporting talent a leg up, country more medals
New Delhi, March 6 - In a move that is sure to give sporting talent a leg up and the country more medals, Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports, Anurag Thakur, revealed on Wednesday that medal winners in
NDTV Food Awards 2024: Shining the spotlight on India’s culinary stars
New Delhi, March 5 - The NDTV Food Awards 2024, a celebration of gastronomy and culinary excellence, has concluded with much fanfare, showcasing the finest talents and innovations in the country's dynamic food industry.
UP: Decaying Chhota Imambara gates to be restored
Lucknow, March 5 - The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has been roped in by the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) for the restoration of the two gates of Chhota Imambara in Lucknow.
MHA provides Manipur 10 Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles with mine protection
Imphal, March 4 - The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has provided Manipur 10 Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles (QRFVs) with mine protection features to enable the security forces in the unrest-struck northeastern state to operate in a more effective manner.
Kashi Vishwanath temple to remain open for 36 hours on Shivaratri
Varanasi, March 4 - The Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi will remain open for 36 hours after the ‘Mangal aarti’ on Maha Shivratri on March 8.
India’s leopard population rises to 13,874: report
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav on Thursday released a report which said that the country's leopard population has risen to 13,874 (Range: 12,616 – 15,132) .
Breast surgeon Raghu Ram receives India-UK Achievers award
Hyderabad, Feb 29 - Eminent breast surgeon Raghu Ram has been conferred the prestigious India-UK Achievers award of the National Indian Students and Alumni Union (NISAU) of the UK.
Nuclear power to be ‘game-changer’ in Net-Zero: Nuclear scientist Anil Kakodkar
Mumbai, Feb 29 - Eminent nuclear scientist Anil Kakodkar has said that nuclear power can be a ‘game-changer’ in achieving the aspirations of being a developed country and ‘Net-Zero’ as the world grapples with dual challenges of progress and climate change.