Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) The West Bengal government has directed all state departments, municipal corporations, municipalities, district administrations and panchayats to observe the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign from August 9 to 17, in line with the Union Ministry of Culture’s nationwide initiative to promote patriotism, national unity and solidarity, a government statement said on Monday.According to the statement, instructions have been issued to all districts to ensure the participation of …
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New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the aim of ‘Viksit Vibrant Village’ programme was to let the youth of the country experience the cultural heritage, socio-economic landscape and the livelihood in the border villages, which have been prioritized, by the current dispensation, as the ‘first villages’ of India.During a virtual interaction with participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village’ programme, which saw participation from 250 districts across the country…
Washington, July 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) laid out his vision of what it means to be an American, saying the nation’s identity is rooted in freedom, faith, self-reliance and patriotism as the United States prepares to mark 250 years of independence.In a speech at Mount Rushmore on the eve of Independence Day, Trump said America’s strength came not only from its Constitution but from the values and character of its people.”The identity of a nation is the destiny o…
Washington, July 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said on Friday that America’s culture and national identity were facing a sustained challenge, warning that efforts to rewrite the country’s history threatened the values that, he argued, had sustained the United States for 250 years.In an address at Mount Rushmore on the eve of the nation’s 250th Independence Day, Trump devoted a significant part of his speech to what he described as attempts to undermine America’s historical legacy and weaken…
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) The upcoming episode of ‘Tum Ho Naa — Ghar ki Superstar’, hosted by Rajeev Khandelwal will witness an emotional moment, as renowned lyricist, poet Manoj Muntashir opens up about the making of and the thought process behind his famous song ‘Teri Mitti’ from the film ‘Kesari’.Dedicating the song to the soldiers of our country Manoj said, “Aap zindagi roz jeete hain, tajurbe roz collect karte hain, aur jab woh situation aati hai, mujhe aaj bhi yaad hai, jab woh si…
Naypyidaw, June 13 (IANS) The politicisation of Qingming and other traditional festivals reflects a wider effort to embed Chinese Communist Party (CCP) authority within China’s cultural and emotional fabric, making political loyalty appear as natural and cyclical as the seasons. Historically, Qingming was a family-centred spring ritual combining tomb-sweeping, ancestor veneration, and outdoor excursions. Imperial and early modern records describe it as a time for “honouring the dead and rememb…
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) Actress and politician Kangana Ranaut has expressed her gratitude towards the Chief Minister of Delhi, as the latter graced the screening of her upcoming film ‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata’. Ahead of the film’s theatrical release, Kangana, along with the team of the film, is travelling across the country to honour the real heroes who quietly hold India together in moments of crisis. After making their presence felt in Bhubaneswar and Raipur, the campaign arrived in Delhi….
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Prof. Gourav Vallabh, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), on Friday criticised opposition leaders for trying to sow confusion about the Prime Minister’s appeal for fuel conservation, saying the measures must be seen in the context of ongoing global economic disruptions and geopolitical tensions. Speaking to IANS, Vallabh said, “There are three major geopolitical conflicts going on all over the world. The first is the West Asia conf…
Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday released a documentary based on Operation Sindoor during his visit to Jaipur, marking the first anniversary of the military operation.The 27-minute documentary was unveiled at the headquarters of the South Western Command during a joint commanders’ conference organised by the Sapta Shakti Command.The Defence Minister arrived in Jaipur earlier in the day and was received at the state hangar by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan …
Jammu, Jan 31 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government has accorded sanction for renaming of Kathua Railway Station in honour of Kirti Chakra awardee and martyr Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary, recognising his supreme sacrifice for the nation. This move has evoked both pride and deep emotion in his family, particularly his father, retired Colonel P.L. Choudhary, who said the loss of a young son leaves a lifelong void even as his bravery fills the family with pride.An official order has accorded for…