Kohima, Feb 2 (IANS) Acting Nagaland Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Monday said that the state is endowed with extraordinary cultural wealth, vividly reflected in its diverse traditions, languages, folklore, music and rich artistic expressions. Bhalla on Monday presented the Governor’s Award for distinction in the fields of arts, music and literature 2025 at a formal ceremony held at Dr Imkongliba Ao Hall, Lok Bhavan in Kohima.Addressing the function, he emphasised that arts and literature in t…
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Bengaluru, Jan 26 (IANS) Dr. S.G. Susheelamma and Dr. Suresh Hanagavadi, recipients of the Padma Shri awards from Karnataka for their contributions in their respective fields, on Monday shared their journeys with IANS and reflected on their commitment to social service.Dr Susheelamma, who established the Sumangali Seva Ashrama in Bengaluru and has worked for decades towards women empowerment, child protection and rural development, and Dr Suresh Hanagavadi, a professor at JJM Medical College and…
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Sunday that language is not merely a medium of communication but a living bridge between our civilisational past and our democratic future. Addressing the Valedictory Session of the Third International Indian Language Conference, Gupta said that the history of Indian languages is a testament to continuity through diversity.He emphasised that languages in India have evolved through sustained interaction among communities, fait…
New Delhi, 2 Jan (IANS) The three-day ‘Shabdotsav 2026’, being held in the national capital, witnessed a vibrant display of creativity with noted luminaries bringing a unique blend of literature, music, and art in the respective fields. A wave of excitement filled the space at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium as a large number of students attended the cultural and literary festival and also shared their first-hand experiences.As the event kicked off, a big crowd comprising youth and college stu…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) From reinforcing constitutional equality and free speech to issuing far-reaching directions on sanitation, judicial appointments and human dignity, the Supreme Court delivered a series of landmark rulings through the year 2025. Here is a round-up of some of the most significant judgments.Residence-based PG medical quota unconstitutional:The Supreme Court ruled that residence or domicile-based reservation in post-graduate medical courses under the state quota is constitut…
Guwahati, Dec 24 (IANS) In a major push to promote literary culture and encourage young creative talent, the Assam government has announced the conferment of the Young Writers Award to 818 emerging writers under its flagship Granthabarsha (Year of Books) initiative. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that each of the selected young writers will receive financial assistance of Rs 25,000 to support and nurture their literary pursuits.The initiative aims to strengthen Assam’s ri…