Category: India

PM inaugurates and lays foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹8,140 crore“This is the defining era of Uttarakhand’s rise and progress,” says Prime Minister Dehradun: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Silver Jubilee Celebration marking 25 years of the formation of Uttarakhand in Dehradun. On the occasion, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development initiatives worth over ₹8,140 crore, spanning key sectors such as drinking water, irrigation, energy, education, urban development, and sports. Extending greetings to the people of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand,  Modi said the state’s…

“Knowledge is the real wealth — carry it forward with humility and purpose,” says Vice-President Mysuru: The Vice-President of India,  C. P. Radhakrishnan, presided as the Chief Guest at the 16th Convocation Ceremony of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER) held today at Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara, Mysuru. Addressing the graduating students, the Vice-President emphasized that consistency is the true key to success, urging them to identify their unique talents and pursue their goals with steadfast determination. Citing Swami Vivekananda’s timeless exhortation — “Arise, Awake, and Stop Not…

Gorakhpur: The sixth day of the Gorakhpur Book Festival 2025, held at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, witnessed a unique mix of storytelling and creativity in the Children’s Pavilion with more than 1,500 students from 30 schools in Gorakhpur. The day began with “Kamishibai Kahani Kahe” by Ranjeeta Sachdeva, where young listeners journeyed to Japan through a folktale presented in the “Paper Theatre” style of storytelling. This was followed by a “Calligraphy Workshop” organized by Deepika Kamalia, where students learned the art of lettering. The subsequent session featured a “Clay…

Gorakhpur: The Gorakhpur Book Festival 2025, organized by the National Book Trust, India at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, continues to attract an ever-growing crowd of book lovers, students, and families. As the festival entered its seventh day, the campus buzzed with enthusiasm as hundreds of students from various schools, colleges, and the university explored the book stalls, clicked selfies, and participated in a range of engaging activities. The day offered a perfect blend of creativity and rhythm — from morning art and puppetry sessions to an electrifying evening of…

Lucknow: The city’s literary enthusiasts were treated to an intellectually invigorating morning as renowned author, veteran journalist, and former Minister of State for External Affairs,  M.J. Akbar, graced a local bookstore for an engaging discussion on his latest magnum opus, “After Me, Chaos: Astrology in the Mughal Empire.” The session turned out to be more than a book talk—it became a reflective dialogue on civilizational coexistence, cultural continuity, and the forgotten intersections of science and belief.  Akbar, known for his eloquence and historical insight, captivated the audience with his exploration…

New Delhi: Air pollution has emerged as a deadlier threat than the COVID-19 pandemic, claiming over 1.7 million lives in India in 2022, according to The Lancet’s latest report, Countdown on Health and Climate Change. The study highlights a 38% rise in air pollution-related deaths compared to 2010, painting a grim picture of the country’s deteriorating air quality. What was once considered a seasonal or city-specific problem, particularly in Delhi and Mumbai, has now become a nationwide health emergency. Experts say the air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR),…