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 …
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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…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) BJP MP Hema Malini has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, expressing concern over what she described as a “growing atmosphere of cultural fascism” in West Bengal and raising issues related to the freedom of artistes in the state. In her letter dated March 28, which has now surfaced, Hema Malini said she was writing with a deep sense of anguish, concern, and helplessness.”I write to you with a deep sense of anguish, concern and a feeling of helplessness.These wor…
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has decided to extend the ongoing Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 at Sunder Nursery in Delhi till April 5, an official said on Saturday. On March 29, Minister of State (MoS) for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey will inaugurate a Van Dhan Conclave for discussions on sustainable livelihoods and value addition of Minor Forest Produce, a statement said.The extension of the fest has been announced in response to the overwhelming public participation and …
Jammu, March 12 (IANS) Marking a beginning towards ‘Atmanirbharta’ or self-reliance, the women in Jammu and Kashmir are increasingly taking up entrepreneurial ventures to stand up on their own feet and bolster their financial independence. Contributing to this change is the women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs), which have been instrumental in past few years, to steer this change.Through these SHGs, women are not only earning their livelihoods but also becoming financially strong. At present, there …
Imphal, March 10 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday emphasised the need to preserve, promote and undertake in-depth academic study of the state’s rich cultural heritage, highlighting its significance for future generations as well as for scholarly research. The Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the Manipur University of Culture, presided over the first Convocation Ceremony of the Manipur University of Culture held at the City Convention Centre in Imphal on Tuesday.Address…