New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Vowing to clean the Yamuna River, Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Friday identified sustainability, inclusion, culture, innovation, economic growth and compassion as the five essential pillars of Delhi’s future development. Speaking at a felicitation programme organised at JNU’s School of International Studies (SIS), of which he is an alumnus, the Lieutenant Governor underlined that governance should be responsive, accessible and humane.Sandhu identified air pollut…
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Guwahati, May 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday said that the 75 years of the restoration of the historic Somnath Temple stand as a symbol of India’s indomitable faith, civilisation and cultural resurgence.In a post on X, Sarma shared a Sanskrit verse praising the spiritual significance of Somnath and said the temple’s reconstruction reflected the country’s enduring cultural consciousness.“Somnath restoration at 75 represents the spirit of India’s unwavering…
Bhopal, May 6 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will flag off the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Yatra’ from Rani Kamalapati Railway Station in Bhopal on Thursday, marking a significant cultural and spiritual initiative of the state government, an official said on Wednesday.The yatra is being organised by the state Culture Department as part of the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, an initiative aimed at promoting India’s cultural consciousness and spiritual heritage.This will be the first such…
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) The motion poster of the film ‘Return of the Jungle’, was unveiled on Friday. It offers a glimpse into the film’s vibrant, rooted world, setting the tone for a wholesome family viewing experience designed to be enjoyed across generations. The film has already drawn international attention after being showcased at the Cannes Film Market, and positions itself as a rare Indian animated feature that blends global storytelling appeal with a deeply desi heart. With the motio…
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Tourism is a key growth driver in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and there is a need for each state to develop a world-class destination and promote longer tourist stays, especially in domestic and religious tourism, according to Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog.There should be more focus on the Centre-State collaboration, data-driven policymaking and improved infrastructure, Bery said at an event here.NITI Aayog launched an anthology titled …
Washington, April 18 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has called for a renewed push to “decolonise the mind”, with its General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale arguing that distorted narratives about India’s history, culture and identity continue to shape public discourse decades after independence.In an exclusive interview marking 100 years of the RSS, Hosabale told IANS that while India achieved political freedom, the process of intellectual and cultural decolonisation remains incompl…
Guwahati, April 13 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway has developed a new Bihutoli, a cultural ground for celebrating Bihu and other important cultural events, at Maligaon, officials said on Monday. NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that in a heartfelt tribute to Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, it has been named “Zubeen Garg Railway Bihutoli,” reflecting the deep cultural connect and admiration for the artist across Assam.He said that the Bihutoli has …
Kolkata, April 11 (IANS) Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Saturday warned people of Jhargram to remain vigilant as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would try to bring in outsiders from neighbouring Jharkhand to influence the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal. Addressing an election rally in Jhargram, Chief Minister Banerjee sent a message to the Trinamool Congress to be more careful before the upcoming state elections. She gave instructions to the Trinamool Congress workers…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA), in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), will launch a Heritage Week programme on April 13 to promote the Capital’s heritage, an official said on Friday. The initiative, from April 13 to 18, will aim to help people, especially the youth, connect with Delhi’s art and culture and will include an exhibition/documentation of conservation efforts in the Mehrauli area, the official said in a statement.DD…
Seoul, April 3 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that he and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to work together to secure the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and mitigate the broad impact from the war in the Middle East.Lee addressed concerns over uncertainties in global energy supply chains following summit talks with Macron, during which the two leaders discussed ways to deepen economic ties and strengthen coordination on security issues.”President Macr…