Saini claimed that the AAP government, led by Arvind Kejriwal, had neglected the people of Delhi and focused on personal gains

The 38th edition of the Surajkund International Crafts Mela was inaugurated by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today. The 16-day-long event, running from February 7 to February 23, will showcase the artistic talents of craftsmen and...

For 22-year-old Ankit, a resident of Kasan village in Kaithal, the dream of a better future in the US turned into a harrowing nightmare. Deported by the US government three days ago, he returned home not as a successful breadwinner...

Punjab fares better with 81 vacancies

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today announced the beautification of Shri Naina Devi Temple complex at a cost of Rs 100 crore. Sukhu, during a day visit to the Naina Devi Assembly segment in Bilaspur district, said that the work...

The Congress’ failure to open its account in Delhi for the third consecutive time has left the party leaders disappointed in Himachal, which is the only state in north India where it is in power. For state Congress president Pratibha...

As tourism expands into the remote interiors of Himachal, its mercenary ruthlessness is destroying the river ecosystems

The national-level Holi Utsav at Sujanpur will be celebrated for four days from March 12. This was announced by Deputy Commissioner Amarjit Singh during a meeting held at Hamir Bhawan to discuss festival arrangements. He mentioned that extensive preparations will...

The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra said the fight for restoration of statehood will be intensified. Karra on Saturday reviewed the organisational affairs and activities in all districts of North & Central Kashmir at...

Union Minister Jitendra Singh and J&K Minister for Jal Shakti Javed Ahmed Rana inaugurated seven water supply schemes in Jasrota, Kathua, on Saturday. The event was attended by legislators Rajiv Jasrotia and Vijay Kumar, along with other officials from the...

Stressing the historical ties between Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday reaffirmed that administrative reorganisation would not alter the deep-rooted relationship between the two regions. "Maps may change, but changing maps will not affect our...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday took a jibe at opposition parties as results in the Delhi Assembly elections suggested a loss for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). On social media platform X, Abdullah posted, “Aur lado aapas mein!!!” alongside...

Terms saffron party’s victory historic, launches scathing attack on AAP, Congress

BJP’s Parvesh Verma emerged as a giant slayer on Saturday as he defeated AAP convener and former CM Arvind Kejriwal by 4,089 votes in a fiercely contested poll from the New Delhi Assembly constituency. Parvesh (47) bagged 30,088 votes while...

BJP wrests power in Delhi after 27 years, ending Aam Aadmi Party’s unchallenged rule for over decade | Ex-CM Kejriwal loses to BJP’s Parvesh Verma; CM Atishi, minister Gopal Rai among AAP survivors | Cong draws a blank third time, eats into AAP votes; poll loss a blow to already disjointed INDIA bloc

Among 22 candidates of the AAP and the BJP who had shifted their party allegiances, 11 came out to be winners in the Delhi Assembly elections on Saturday. The AAP had fielded 11 defected candidates who had joined from the...

The British-era structure has standout features such as jack arch ceilings, archways, a front porch with a grand doorway, skylights and fireplaces

The FICCI FLO city chapter, in collaboration with the National Rural Health Mission, organised a free medical camp for women inmates at the Amritsar Central Jail. Dr Simarpreet Kaur Sandhu, Chairperson of the FICCI FLO city chapter, explained the camp...

The city police have recovered 30 stolen vehicles and arrested six individuals involved in vehicle thefts. The recovery followed investigations into two separate FIRs. Deputy Commissioner of Police Alam Vijay Singh said that 24 of the recovered vehicles were scooters...

The Rural police here have confiscated 3.4kg of heroin and arrested six individuals in three separate incidents. In addition to the heroin, the police seized a car and a motorcycle, both used in narcotics smuggling. Police officials said the accused...

Two people were killed when driver of a truck loaded with Khair wood lost control over the vehicle after its tyre burst and collided with a college bus near Bagwai village on the Garhshankar-Chandigarh road. Nine nursing students travelling in...

A motorcyclist was killed on the spot while his pillion rider friend sustained serious injuries when a speeding Fortuner car, bearing the registration number Punjab-065-0007, hit their bike on the JCT flyover in Phagwara on Friday night. The Fortuner overturned...

Sr Deputy Mayor Tej Paul Basra & Deputy Mayor Vikki Sood also assume charge

The District Congress Committee lodged a protest, alleging that the gullible Indians who had entered the US through illegal means were paying a price for the friendship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. Carrying a plane...

Violations rampant since closure of Domoria RUB in December last year

Allegations found to be false

Couple planned to end life together, girl backtracked: Victim’s kin

A Ludhiana-based businessman received a WhatsApp call from an unknown foreign number, demanding Rs 30 lakh as extortion money. The caller threatened to harm the victim if the money was not paid. Initially, the man ignored the threat but when...

The leader further emphasised that Punjab, too, has now seen the true face of the AAP

The police traced 180 stolen mobile phones and handed them back over to their respective owners. Addressing the media, Senior Superintendent of Police Dr Ravjot Grewal said the police had received various complaints of mobile thefts particularly during the Shaheedi...

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has appointed Gursharan Singh Gill as the Director of Competition for Indoor Handball. Gill has trained 15 international players who have represented India on the international stage such as the Asian Games, Asian Championships, and...

The work, originally estimated to cost Rs 42 crore, was completed using Rs 36 crore

Fyodor Dostoevsky (Nov 11, 1821- Feb 9, 1881)

Feb 8, 1941-Oct 10, 2011

Charles Dickens (Feb 7, 1812-June 9, 1870)

Lata Mangeshkar (Sept 28, 1929-Feb 6, 2022)

What explains its popularity? Is there a history to the themes of violence, heroism and martyrdom in the songs?

The book is an attempt to piece together the early rise of the sport in India that mostly flourished due to the love of many individuals

This translation by Tejwant Gill succeeds in bringing her poetic brilliance to a wider audience

The reader can see why her stories, despite their remarkable endings, feel strangely inexhaustible

In this new column, eminent photographers reflect on their memorable works

An artiste’s imagination can expand or be limited by the availability of resources, as precarity of funds remains a constant struggle

It was the year of cult classics — new themes, stars, directors and script writers

Actor Jaideep Ahlawat and ‘Paatal Lok’ creator-writer Sudip Sharma on the much-loved character of Hathi Ram Chaudhary

An amalgam of mystery and myths, the mangrove forests consist of an elaborate network of tidal waterways, lagoons and small islands

I sheepishly ask our guide Pham Linh if she has heard ‘Cause I’m still in Saigon…!’, the hit Charlie Daniels song. “We don’t shy away from our past,” she smiles, as she hands me ca phe sua da, the must-have...

High-altitude flowers are symbols of life’s resilience and beauty in adversity

This city in Madhya Pradesh is ensconced in theology, history, geological marvels and culture

Veer Munshi’s latest exhibition, ‘Healing Wounds’, offers aesthetics to counter violence in Kashmir

The British-era structure has standout features such as jack arch ceilings, archways, a front porch with a grand doorway, skylights and fireplaces

Apart from the usual dishes like aloo matar, there are some interesting recipes in which peas play the main role

It’s a joint byline that became synonymous with travel writing — Hugh and Colleen Gantzer. Colleen passed away at the age of 93 in November last year, and on Republic Day, the couple was awarded the Padma Shri. Hugh Gantzer pens his thoughts…

Apart from the usual dishes like aloo matar, there are some interesting recipes in which peas play the main role

A simple savoury cheesecake souffle is not difficult to bake at home and enjoy

The best part about a picnic is that there are no rules about food

What makes the Chettinad rendering of chicken curry special is the judicious blend of spices

I am yet to meet someone who was successful overseas, has returned to the homeland and is happy about it

The Chinese are long gone from the Brahmaputra valley, but the river bears the signs of Chinese decisions and dams up-river

Vulture conservation efforts lend hope of restoring the balance in nature’s intricate web

Aesthetics can be an antidote as we get alienated from our inner self, society and environment

Shared engagement with adults and appropriate content types may mitigate some of these effects

New study suggests that, among older adults, eating eggs supports heart health and even reduces risk of premature death

According to a study on fruit flies, certain species are extremely vulnerable to a variety of viruses. In the study - by the University of Exeter - 35 fruit fly species were exposed to 11 different viruses of diverse types

Air pollution has been studied as a major risk factor for neurological diseases, including Alzheimer’s and dementia, where cognition and memory are affected