Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Corruption should never be tolerated in any generation, whether it is Generation Z, Generation Alpha or the generations to come, including Generation Beta, Nepali Congress Member of Parliament Sandeep Rana told IANS on Monday. Speaking to the news agency, Rana said the principle of rejecting corruption had been taught by ancestors and remained a guiding value. “We have a saying that both giving and accepting bribes are crimes. That has always been our guiding principle. …
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Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday met a delegation led by Nepal MP Sandeep Rana and discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral ties between India and Nepal further. In his post on X, CM Fadnavis said: “It was a pleasure to welcome Nepal MP Sandeep Rana and his delegation, including MP from Lumbini Province Nima Giri and former member of the Constituent Assembly Amar Singh Pun at Varsha Bungalow in Mumbai today. India and Nepal share a deep-roote…
Skopje, July 21 (IANS) Hailing India’s civilisational legacy and global stature, North Macedonia President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova on Tuesday described the country as one of the largest and most enduring civilisations in history as well as a leading force in economic growth, technological innovation and scientific achievement. She noted that India is the world’s largest democracy, one of the fastest-growing economies, and among the most influential voices on the global stage. Addressing a jo…
Dehradun, July 10 (IANS) Uttarakhand is widely known for its vibrant folk traditions, agricultural heritage and deep-rooted bond with nature. The state’s traditional festivals are not only expressions of religious faith but also reflect the values of environmental conservation, social harmony and gratitude towards nature. Among these, Harela, one of the most significant folk festivals of the Kumaon region, stands out as a celebration of greenery, prosperity and the arrival of a new agricultural …
Chennai, July 3 (IANS) Actress Sanchita Shetty, who is just back from undertaking a pilgrimage to Gomukh, the divine birthplace of the river Ganga, has now said that the Himalayas don’t test your strength but that they dissolve your ego. Taking to her Instagram page to pen a lengthy post on her trip to Gomukh, the actress wrote, “Life doesn’t take us where we want to go… it takes us where our soul is meant to awaken. Some journeys are planned. Some are destined.”She went on to say,” After my…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening India’s climate observation infrastructure, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, and the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, have signed an agreement to establish a long-term climate monitoring station under the Bharat Climate Observation Network (BCON) at Devasthal in Uttarakhand’s Himalayan region.The MoU was signed online on June 18 by IITM Director Dr. A. Suryach…
Athens, June 18 (IANS) India’s drone programme extends beyond defence procurement, reflecting a strategic effort aimed at modernising the armed forces, strengthening domestic industry, reducing foreign dependence, and preparing for contemporary 21st-century warfare. The drone strategy is not shaped solely by military concerns but represents a major industrial and economic project. In contrast to India’s traditional defence acquisitions, which depend heavily on foreign suppliers, the new drone …
Dharamsala, June 12 (IANS) With the opening One Day International (ODI) match between India and Afghanistan is slated on Saturday at the iconic cricket stadium in Dharamsala, one of the most beautiful grounds located at an altitude of 4,000 feet above sea level, cricket and spirituality came together in a unique Himachali way. Former Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) President and Member of Parliament Anurag Thakur accompanying cricket body office-bearers on Friday sought blessings of …
Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Renowned singer Kailash Kher seems to be on a religious journey this year. After offering prayers at Kedarnath Temple, he now visited the Badrinath Dham to seek divine blessings.Kher took to his official Instagram handle and published a couple of photos posing amidst the snow-clad mountains en route to the temple. The singer was seen wearing a Rudraksh mala, along with the chandan tilak on his forehead, both close symbols to Lord Shiva.He decided to caption the post with ju…
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Actress Shivya Pathania is all set to headline and host the reality series “SPECTRA”, a unique art-based show that moves away from the usual format of conflict-driven reality television.The series follows seven artists – Aathira Mohan, Athira Dev, Sneha Chakraborty, Riya Malra, Sakshi Khullar, Stanlee, and Zake as they accept the challenge of creating art amidst the terrains of the Himalayas.Produced by Harsh Mainra under the banner of Versatile Motion Pictures, “SPEC…