Amsterdam, May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that his visit to the Netherlands has added new momentum to bilateral ties. He thanked his Netherlands counterpart, Rob Jetten, for the warm hospitality and for coming to the airport to see him off. PM Modi expressed confidence that the friendship between the two nations will continue to grow stronger in the years to come.Sharing glimpses of his visit on X, PM Modi said: “My Netherlands visit has added new momentum to India-Net…
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Amsterdam, May 17 (IANS) Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten saw off Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport on Sunday, signaling a special gesture and warmth in the relationship, as the latter emplaned for Sweden after concluding his visit to the European nation. Earlier in the day, PM Modi and Rob Jetten visited the Afsluitdijk Dam, a symbol of Dutch excellence in water management, flood protection and freshwater storage.Following the visit, PM Modi took to X and said, “An area in which …
The Hague, May 17 (IANS) As Prime Minister Modi on Saturday decided to further elevate the bilateral relationship with the Netherlands to a “Strategic Partnership”, the Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten said that in current times of international uncertainty, it is important that the Netherlands can rely on like-minded and valued allies such as India. “Both India and the Netherlands attach great importance to democracy, good governance and a world order based on rules and justice. My discussion with …
The Hague, May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held official talks with his Netherlands counterpart Rob Jetten, at the latter’s official residence (Catshuis) in The Hague, the Ministry of External affairs (MEA) said in a statement. The two Prime Ministers held wide-ranging discussions on strengthening the India-Netherlands relationship, the MEA statement added.Reflecting the shared values and trust, as well as increasing convergence and growing cooperation between the two countries, the l…
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Veteran actress Shabana Azmi got a chance to reunite with the team of her 1996 release, “Fire”.On Saturday, Shabana took to her official Instagram account and published a picture posing with her ‘Fire’ co-star Nandita Das and director Deepa Mehta.In the photo, Shabana is seen twinning with Deepa in black attire with identical dupattas, while Nandita opted for a yellow saree.Standing in the middle, Nandita had her hands around both Shabana and Deepa.”#Deepa Mehta and I are…
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Lisa Ray has opened up on how it is difficult it is to be a working mother, further reflecting on how she wants her daughters to that ‘their mother still has dreams.’ Taking to her social media account, Lisa penned a heartfelt note revealing how she kissed her daughters while they were asleep just before she head off for a professional commitment.She wrote, “It’s never easy being a working mom. I kissed my girls while they were still asleep and slipped out…
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Actress Lisa Ray has expressed her heartbreak following airstrikes hitting Lebanon, a place she holds close to her heart as it is her “husband’s land” and her “adopted second home. The actress took to Instagram, where she shared a motley of images from the moments she spent in Beirut. Lisa also re-shared a string of “no more war” posts on her stories section.For the caption, she penned a somber note, which read: “Lebanon. Beirut. My husband’s land. My adopt…
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Actress and author Lisa Ray, on Friday, spoke about the emotional impact of the recent tensions and events unfolding in Dubai, further sharing a reflective note on about uncertainty, resilience and the role of art in difficult times. Sharing her thoughts on her social media account, Lisa wrote, “A few years ago, I opened a quiet corner of the internet to share poetry. Words have always been my refuge — the place I go when clarity disappears and language is the only st…
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Actress and model Lisa Ray, on Tuesday, opened up about the realities of midlife for women through a reflective post on social media that spoke about ageing, self-worth, and finding inner peace. The actress shared a post featuring a picture of herself dressed elegantly in a sari. She reflected on how growing older has helped her become more grounded and comfortable with her authentic self.Sharing the post, Lisa wrote, “What no one tells you about Midlife…When estrogen…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar said on Monday said that Israel is excited to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week, noting that the two nations will move forward decisively during his visit. In a video shared on X, Azar stated, “Namaste, this is an exciting moment for India-Israel relations. We are looking forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel. Now when India and Israel come together, its never just a meeting. It’s a partnership …