Category: India

Mangaluru: With Ganesh Chaturthi on, artisans across India are redefining the art of crafting Lord Ganesha idols, blending tradition with innovation to create eco-friendly and visually stunning masterpieces. From sustainable materials to contemporary designs, these skilled craftsmen are adapting to modern demands while preserving cultural heritage. Innovations in Style and Sustainability Modern and Minimalist Designs Artisans are moving beyond traditional depictions to create minimalist and contemporary Ganesha idols. In Bengaluru, artisan Priya Sharma is leading the charge with sleek, symmetrical Ganeshas that resonate with younger devotees. “We’re moving beyond ornate…

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Malini Awasthi’s soulful renditions captivate devotees: Chief Guest: Baby Rani Maurya, UP Minister for Women & Child Development Lucknow– The four-day Shri Ganesh Mahotsav 2025 commenced at the BBD Educational Campus with a vibrant cultural and devotional evening. Renowned Padma Shri awardee and internationally acclaimed folk singer Malini Awasthi set the tone of the festivities with her melodious bhajans and folk numbers that had the packed pandal swaying in devotion. She began her performance with soul-stirring renditions including Om Gan Ganpate Namo Namah, Mere Ghar Mein Padharo Gajanan, Ganpati Bappa…

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LUCKNOW – SBI Card and Flipkart have partnered to launch the new Flipkart SBI Credit Card, aiming to provide enhanced value, rewards, and a seamless payment experience for shoppers. Cashback and Rewards The card offers a multi-tiered cashback system, with benefits across several popular platforms. Cardholders get: 7.5% cashback on Myntra. 5% cashback on purchases from Flipkart, Shopsy, and Cleartrip. 4% cashback on transactions with partners like Zomato, Uber, Netmeds, and PVR. An unlimited 1% cashback on all other eligible purchases. A notable feature is that cashback is credited directly…

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NEW DELHI – Punjab National Bank (PNB) has launched its first Startup-centric Branch in New Delhi’s Bhikaji Cama Place. The new branch is a key initiative under the Startup India mission, designed to offer tailored banking solutions and financial support to early-stage businesses. The inauguration ceremony was attended by dignitaries including Shri Arvind Kumar, Director General of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), and Shri Ashok Chandra, MD & CEO of PNB. A One-Stop Solution for Startups The branch aims to be a comprehensive financial hub for startups, offering services…

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IGNCA Showcases Rare Ganesh Sculptures from Lance Dane Collection with K. Viswanathan’s Paintings Delhi: On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts inaugurated a special event. As part of this event, an exhibition of Ganesh sculptures from the collection of Lance Dane, spanning from the 12th to the 20th century, was opened for public viewing. Alongside, paintings by renowned artist K. Viswanathan were also showcased for visitors.   On this occasion, Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, President of IGNCA; Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary of…

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Delhi:  Centre for Research on International Trade (CRIT) Centres are shouldering key responsibilities in advancing India’s trade interests, said Commerce Secretary, Sunil Barthwal. The remarks were made at the 8th Anniversary Celebration of the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), held at the Prime Minister’s Museum and Library, Teen Murthi House in New Delhi.  Sunil Barthwal, Guest of Honour for the Event, underlined that the work carried out by the Centres is deeply enmeshed with India’s national interests. He emphasized that their establishment was crucial to safeguard the confidentiality…

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Delhi: The Eastern Region Ministers’ Conference on Civil Aviation 2025, was organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, in collaboration with the Govt of Odisha at Bhubaneswar on 25th August. The conference was graced by the presence of  Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister of Odisha as Chief Guest;  Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Union Minister for Civil Aviation,  Murlidhar Mohol, Hon’ble Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, Minister of Commerce and Transport, Government of Odisha and Om Prakash Choudhary, Minister of Finance, Commercial Tax (Except Excise), Housing & Environment, Planning, and Economics & Statistics, Government of…

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Guwahati: The Congress party has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to reconsider India’s participation in the upcoming Asia Cup match against Pakistan, citing national interest and strained bilateral relations. In a letter addressed to BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia, Congress Deputy Leader in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi said that India’s scheduled group-stage clash with Pakistan on September 14 in Dubai should not go ahead. “Cricket has always been a sport that brings joy to people, but in the current context of India-Pakistan relations, such events should…

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