United Nations, May 12 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called for moving away from the “uni-dimensional narrative” about mathematics and the sciences to one based on a “democratisation of history” that recognises India’s foundational contributions.Inaugurating an exhibition on India’s contribution to mathematics here on Monday, he cited the example of the binary system developed in India in the third century, on the foundation of which rest the digital age and the w…
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New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Former World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General Pascal Lamy has highlighted structural shifts reshaping global trade, underscoring that many of today’s trade issues extend beyond the WTO’s traditional mandate and require reform of both its rulebook and governance structures.Delivering the keynote address at a high-level dialogue here, jointly organised by the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) and CUTS International at the India International Centre (ICC), La…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) T.S. Sandhu on Tuesday joined Baisakhi celebrations, calling for mentoring the youth for preserving our rich cultural legacy. In a message on social media platform X, Delhi L-G Sandhu said, “Delighted to join the Annual Baisakhi celebrations organised by the International Punjabi Society at the India International Centre today.””Baisakhi is far more than a harvest festival — it is a vibrant celebration of resilience, perseverance, and t…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) A week-long handloom exhibition showcasing India’s rich weaving traditions has brought award-winning artisans and weavers from across the country to the national capital, offering them a platform to sell directly to customers without intermediaries.Organised by the Development Commissioner for Handlooms under the Ministry of Textiles in association with the Weavers Service Centre in Delhi, the exhibition titled “Parishkriti – Perfection Interlaced” is being held at Ind…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The ‘Parishkriti’ handloom exhibition is providing weavers and artisans a prestigious platform to directly connect with premium customers and strengthen their market presence, Dr. M. Beena, Development Commissioner (Handlooms) said on Monday.Speaking to IANS, Dr. M. Beena said the idea behind ‘Parishkriti’ is to bring skilled weavers and handloom professionals from different parts of India to a prominent venue in the national capital.“Hosting the exhibition at …
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, which are now approaching completion, have acquired strategic significance beyond trade liberalisation and the proposed agreement is increasingly being viewed as a stabilising anchor for global commerce amid growing geopolitical fragmentation and the weaponisation of trade, according to leading industry leaders and policymakers.The sentiment emerged at a high-level dialogue, titled “India-EU Summit: FTA …