Eleven countries, including India, was certified polio-free on Thursday by an independent commission of the World Health Organisation (WHO) with no case of the disease being reported in the country for three years. Read more...
Writer, historian and columnist Khushwant Singh died of cardiac arrest at his residence here on Thursday morning. He was 99. The mortal remains of Mr. Singh were consigned to the flames later in afternoon, but not before the family donated his eyes as per his wish.
Read More... Parakeets and pigeons flitting around, peacock calls, stimulating presentations and discussions by experts from around the world, the sound of music and the rhythms of dancing feet… all within the beautiful City Palace Complex which boasts museums, art galleries, and award winning heritage palace-hotels. This and much more constituted the second World Living Heritage Festival-2014 at Udaipur. Read More...
Is the blind implementation of social welfare schemes the only approach of governance in rural India, especially in Maoist-affected areas? A small village in Chhattisgarh provides a viable alternative.
Read More... One festival that truly depicts the composite essence of not only India but the whole sub-continent is Holi. It is not just a festival of colours but a celebration of life itself.
Every festival carries a deeper message. Deepavali, for instance, dispels darkness and evil forces. Holi fills our lives with colourful shades. It is a festival of bonhomie and reconciliation when people embrace each other, forgetting any bitterness and ill-feeling Read more... |
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