There was drama too at a court in Chattogram, where monk Chinmoy Krishna Das' bail plea was to be heard
There was drama too at a court in Chattogram, where monk Chinmoy Krishna Das' bail plea was to be heard
Addressing an Awami League event in New York virtually, Hasina slams Yunus for allegedly targeting Hindu temples, including ISKCON sites, and other religious places of the minorities in Bangladesh
Asks agriculture minister why there has been no dialogue with farmers; urges Centre to consider farmers' demands on MSP
Sitting on the Bench with Justice Sanjay Kumar, CJI Khanna tells the petitioners’ lawyers that he can't hear the petitions
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol makes the announcement during a televised briefing, vowing to ‘eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order’
Junaid Ahmed Bhat was a category 'A' terrorist
Many publications ran stories around the actor's Instagram post stating Massey had hung his boots much to the shock of fans and the film industry
The minister's reply to the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha digressed to the language issue when some Opposition members tried to corner Sitharaman over her Hindi
On the death of her husband, Nater Pal Singh of Rajput Regiment, Anguri Devi was granted special pension (SFP) by the Army
The result notwithstanding, it was an edge-of-the-seat thriller where Ding had just seven seconds to make a decisive move, and Gukesh had barely two seconds on the clock
User defending Gates comments, ‘I genuinely don’t understand this conspiracy theory attitude against Bill Gates in India.’
21 family members, including his wife and kids, could also be seen in the picture
'Rohit bhai please, dus saal ho gaye yaar; Rohit bhai Mumbai cha raja,' the fan stood out with his plea
The political spectrum in the state is at the crossroads as Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders and rebels undergo punishment pronounced by Akal Takht for actions deemed harmful to the Sikh Panth since 2007. The future of state politics hinges...
As top Akali leaders performed sewa at the Golden Temple to atone for their past mistakes, senior party leader Naresh Gujral said he hoped that Punjabis would forgive the Shiromani Akali Dal just as they had pardoned the Congress after...
As a fall out of pardon granted to the controversial Dera Sirsa cult in 2015, the then panel of Jathedars also faced the heat. Abiding by directions of Akal Takht, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee(SGPC) has withdrawn all perks extended...
Jagjit Singh Dallewal, convener, Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-political), who has been observing indefinite fast for the past eight days at the Khanauri border, today extended support to the people opposing discharge of pollutants into the Buddha Nullah in Ludhiana. He...
In a setback to residents of cooperative society flats in the city, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has clarified that there is no proposal to allow need-based structural modifications. The city has 113 cooperative societies with nearly 15,000 flats....
The local Municipal Corporation today postponed a draw for allocating vending zones across the city at the last moment as it failed to get enough applications for the same. The MC had advertised 470 sites for the purpose, but received...
Chandigarh has become country's first administrative unit where 100 per cent implementation of three laws has been done
Amidst the protest in Panjab University over the delay in elections to its governing body—Senate, Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari raised the issue in the Lok Sabha today. “People are of the view that the government wants to abolish the Senate....
THIS year’s Constitution Day coincided with pleas that a mosque and a dargah be surveyed to verify whether they had temples underneath. Pleas like these remind us how far we remain as a nation from realising the dream the Constitution...
QUESTIONS were put to the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), during his media briefing on November 29, on the indictments issued in the United States against the Adani Group’s chairman and others. The queries focused on...
BARELY had the dust settled after the disappearance of the Chinese State Councillor, the Foreign Minister and Chinese President Xi Jinping's protege Qin Gang that three months later, Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu was 'removed' from his post. Li Shangfu,...
EVER since a popular revolt overthrew the government of Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh, the country has been rocked by violence and disorder. The minority Hindu community there has been targeted. New Delhi has expressed strong concerns about these incidents to...
WHEN in a hole, stop digging further — thus goes the familiar proverb. After the Ayodhya temple judgments, Indian courts are now sought to be engaged in a frenetic digging up of ancient religious grievances of a similar nature. The...
I am often asked about my tenure as the Chairman of the Punjab State Farmers’ & Farm Workers’ Commission (April 6, 2017-September 20, 2021). Where does one begin except at the very beginning? On the significant, or call it fateful,...
The court held that the move failed to adhere to the principles of natural justice and ignored objections from residents, significantly impacting the agrarian character of the village
Haryana Energy Minister Anil Vij has directed officials that solar mapping must be done in all villages of the state, giving priority to farmers. He said solar energy would help in providing cheap and sustainable energy in rural areas, along...
Charging the Haryana Police of shoddy probe in the matter of sexual harassment, Renu Bhatia, Chairperson of the Women Commission, Haryana, has asked the DGP to hand over the SIT report to the commission immediately. Talking to mediapersons in connection...
Haryana is likely to meet its target of earning Rs 15,000 crore from property registration and stamp duty with the announcement of increased circle rates varying between 10 and 30 per cent across its 22 districts. Setting a target of...
The accident took place on Monday night near Bhadrash
The cash-strapped Himachal Government raised a loan of Rs 500 crore last week, exhausting its limit of Rs 6,200 crore loan for the current year. Apart from exhausting the loan limit of Rs 6,200 crore for the current year (April...
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today said that voters had rejected the BJP in the 2022 Assembly elections for not fulfilling promises though its so-called double-engine government had distributed Rs 5,000 crore freebies. Sukhu, while talking to mediapersons here, said...
A Buddhist tourism circuit and heliports will be developed in tribal areas of the state to promote tourism and create self-employment opportunities, said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukh today. He presided over the 49th meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Tribal...
In a major breakthrough following years of protests and strikes, the Union Government has agreed to give 95% reservation for Ladakh locals in all jobs. The government has also assured stakeholders of a discussion on Sixth Schedule and statehood for...
In a significant success for the J&K Police, two women Over Ground Workers (OGWs) allegedly providing logistical support to highly trained terrorists hiding in forest areas have been detained from Basantgarh area of Udhampur district. The two women, detained under...
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday directed a complete ban on “re-employment, extensions, additional charges, and attachments” in the departments. He issued these directions while chairing a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review the functioning...
A former Village Defence Guard (VDG) was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the forest area of Udhampur district, police said on Tuesday. “The body of 46-year-old Ashok Kumar was found in Chapper area of Latti tehsil along with his...
As winter sets in, the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) to furnish details of the facilities available to shelter homeless persons in the national capital. “We are concerned. We are on the eve...
A 12-year-old student died under mysterious circumstances at a private school in South-West Delhi on Tuesday morning. The victim’s family members alleged foul play behind his death. Initial reports from the police suggest that the child might have died because...
The national capital was transformed into a hub of inclusivity and wonder on Tuesday, as the celebrations for International Day of Persons with Disabilities took a magical turn. The grand finale of the “Inclusive India” campaign, led by renowned magician...
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday called for a more inclusive society that provided equal opportunities and facilities to the differently abled or Divyangs. Addressing an event at Vigyan Bhawan here to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the President...
There is good news for tourists from across the country and around the world who visit the city to pay obeisance at the Golden Temple. The Railways’ proposed ambitious project to redevelop the city railway station with crores of rupees...
A team of the district Health Department conducted inspections at various cigarette vends to check violations of the Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) and issued 18 challans here on Tuesday. Civil Surgeon Dr Kirandeep Kaur said the team...
MLA from Amritsar South assembly constituency Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar and Municipal Commissioner Gulpreet Singh Aulakh initiated the bio-remediation work at Bhagtanwala garbage dump here today. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Nijjar said bio-remediation was important to remove garbage from...
There has been no respite from paying parking fee for the patients and attendants at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital even as the authorities have cancelled the parking contract and put up a notice that the visitors are not required to...
The Jalandhar Rural Police have achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting six members of a robbery gang operating in the Phillaur area. The operation led to the recovery of two motorcycles, four mobile phones, 93 drug pills, lethal...
The Kapurthala police have arrested two 'robbers' of an inter-state snatching gang who had been conducting snatchings across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. A mangalsutra, three gold chains and a stolen bike have also been recovered from...
The district has been recognised as the best-performing district in Punjab for its exceptional efforts in implementing the District Integrated Strategy for HIV and AIDS Programme. The award was presented by Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh during a state-level event...
The Jalandhar Rural Police have apprehended the main conspirator behind the robbery at a shop on Akalpur Road, Phillaur. The arrest comes after a thorough investigation involving CCTV analysis, which also led to the capture of two of his...
While tension prevailed across various areas and the police were seen at every nook and corner of the city, it was the common man, who suffered the most due to the standoff between the industry and activists of the ‘Kale...
As the dyeing industry had engaged thousands of migrant labourers to reach near the Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) to guard these, activists of the ‘Kale Pani Da Morcha’ campaign clarified that they were against contamination of the Buddha Nullah...
Presenting a multitude of flowers through the display of 2,000 varieties of flowers, the two-day ‘Chrysanthemum Show’ kicked off at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) on Tuesday. Dedicated to the celebrated Punjabi poet Bhai Vir Singh, who was a great admirer...
After going through perils of paddy procurement, farmers are now worried about wheat crop as sowing has been delayed this year and it can affect its yield. The delay in sowing can hit the crop’s productivity by extending the harvesting...
Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) Chairperson Justice Sant Parkash has asked the authorities concerned to file a report on the prevailing rodent menace at Government Rajindra Hospital in Patiala. The Principal Secretary (Health), Deputy Commissioner, Patiala, and Civil Surgeon,...
Ahead of the Municipal Corporation elections, illegal buildings are mushrooming in various parts of the city. Sources say showroom owners, in connivance with officials and local leaders, continue to convert stilt parking into commercial floors, while cars are parked on...
The 10th Norah Richards Theatre Festival, organised by Sarthak Rang Manch and Social Welfare Society, Patiala, in collaboration with the Youth Welfare Department and Punjab Music Academy, Chandigarh, began with the play, ‘Tooma’, written by Prof Ajmer Singh Aulakh and...
Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar said the Old Bus Stand in the city has been revitalised, with bus services now being provided to nearby towns within a 30-km radius, including Cheeka, Samana, Nabha, Rajpura, Ghanaur and Pehowa.The PRTC was...
There was drama too at a court in Chattogram, where monk Chinmoy Krishna Das' bail plea was to be heard
Asks agriculture minister why there has been no dialogue with farmers; urges Centre to consider farmers' demands on MSP
He said following the ‘dis-engagement’ of troops along the LAC, managing border areas with China requires further attention
The senior DMK leader dubs the incident as ‘politically motivated’
Nagu Singh (30), Santoshbai (23) and their son Yuvraj Singh (5) were found hanging at their home, while their one-year-old son, whose name is not ascertained, was found lying dead on the bed
The Bench directs the Centre to pay the amount to the soldier’s widow in 2 months
The minister's reply to the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha digressed to the language issue when some Opposition members tried to corner Sitharaman over her Hindi
Jill Augelli was arrested on November 18 in the October 2023 death of Priyanshu Agwal, 23, an international student at the University of New Haven
Captain Avhilash Rawat has received the 2024 International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for the “extraordinary courage” shown in a Red Sea rescue mission earlier this year. At an awards ceremony at the IMO headquarters in...
This is what Patel has said he wants to do
21 family members, including his wife and kids, could also be seen in the picture
The result notwithstanding, it was an edge-of-the-seat thriller where Ding had just seven seconds to make a decisive move, and Gukesh had barely two seconds on the clock
According to the Finance Minister, the proposed bill aims to improve governance standards, provide consistency in reporting by banks to the Reserve Bank of India, and ensure better protection for depositors and investors
Many publications ran stories around the actor's Instagram post stating Massey had hung his boots much to the shock of fans and the film industry
Andhra Pradesh government approves ticket price hike for film for 13 days
Adds he was just 23 years old when he worked in Ramanand Sagar’s “Ramayan”
The authorities at Government Rajindra Hospital, one of Punjab’s premier and busiest government medical facilities, are at their wits’ end over the rising menace of rodents on the premises. Swarms of rodents have made the hospital and its vicinity their...
Certain pockets to see flat costs rise by Rs 20 cr
Himachal Pradesh received the third lowest rainfall this November in the last 124 years, starting from 1901. Against the normal rainfall of 19.7 mm, the state logged just 0.2 mm precipitation, a deviation of minus 99 per cent from the...
From changing their identity and trying out new home grounds in the past to picking an entirely fresh squad under a new coach for the 2025 season, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) are eyeing a turnaround in fortunes in the quest...
National Award-winning director Nikkhil Advani’s latest web-series ‘Freedom at Midnight’ might have opened to mixed reviews, but has an IMDb rating of 8.4/10. To those having issues with his historical saga, his tongue-in-cheek riposte is, “I am waiting to watch...
The migrant journey is one of resilience, hope and uncertainty. For many who choose to uproot their lives in pursuit of better opportunities, the decision often comes at a cost — emotional, cultural and psychological. My own story, which began...
The much-loved gulab jamun has many variations. During a recent visit to Kolkata, I had one version — an elongated and slimmer cousin called ledikeni. Legend has it that it was prepared by a halwai in Bengal for Lady Canning...
Dr Rajendra Prasad (Dec 3, 1884-Feb 28, 1963)
Sucheta Kriplani was a distinguished freedom fighter, social reformer and politician who made history as India’s first woman Chief Minister, serving Uttar Pradesh from 1963 to 1967. Her life was marked by steadfast dedication to India's Independence and nation-building, as...
December 2, 1984
Upamanyu Chatterjee’s ‘Lorenzo Searches for the Meaning of Life’ is winner of the JCB Prize for Literature 2024
An ageing writer, who had been missing for decades, calls a press conference to announce the date of death. The media isn’t amused, except for one rookie reporter, who has been assigned by her editor the task of finding out...
Ashok Ahlawat is a loquacious ex-NDA veteran of self-confessedly middling military achievement, who deliberately, if not brazenly, flaunts his knowledge of classics in English literature, starting with Latin quotes and moving on to poet laureates, etc. Early on, he explains...
When KP Singh led the Deccan Horse contingent as an Army officer in the 1954 Republic Day parade, nobody could have imagined that he would emerge as one of India’s top business leaders. Known affectionately as KP, he says circumstances...
Sohni Mahiwal’s tale told to Kathak moves Making birdwatching accessible to visually impaired Delving into the complex relationship between caste and food Groundbreaking works from 5 Indian AI artists The beaches of Goa are all set to once again resonate...
What is the marker of an artist’s greatness? His contribution to the art scenario of his time? His body of work? His eccentricities? The worth of his work after death? His trysts and tribulations that transcended the personal to become...
Bhagwan Das Garga exercised a global modernity that began to ferment in the immediate aftermath of the collapse of empire colonialism. He would come to inhabit an era energised by the dissolution of an ancient order and the pursuit of...
Vocalist Mahesh Kale is based in California, but visits India every other month, crisscrossing the country, giving concerts, teaching and recording for his show on Colors Marathi. An icon for the younger generation, it is a common sight to see...
The surge in online searches and bookings for December break reveal an increasing number of Indians holidaying abroad
A 200-year-old house in Panjim serves as a space to celebrate iconic local musical genres, besides Indo-Portuguese arts
The elegant city is known for Georgian architecture and a range of eclectic museums, art galleries and bookshops
A century-old house, Alleppey’s tourist appeal and Punjabi ‘jugaad’ — a story of hope amid the sinking feeling
A year after the armed forces began appointing women officers to command positions in line with the Supreme Court directives, a letter by a top Army commander flagging several functional issues involving women officers has kicked up a debate in...
Cast: Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Jimmy Shergill and Divya Dutta
Cast: Auli‘i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, HualÄ lai Chung, David Fane
Netflix It follows the tender journey of a young boy whose grieving family has forgotten about Christmas. He forms an unexpected bond with a girl full of holiday spirit. His uncontainable spirit breathes life into her fractured heart, yet her...
Cast: Lindsay Lohan, Ian Harding, Kristin Chenoweth, Jon Rudnitsky, Katie Baker, Jake Brennan, Dan Bucatinsky and Tim Meadows
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The 5th edition of the Filmfare OTT Awards took place on December 1, in Mumbai, bringing together a galaxy of stars from the world of digital entertainment. Diljit Dosanjh This year's ceremony honoured outstanding web series and films, with winners...
Diljit shares meal pics, Brar says ‘paneer tagda lagda ai'
Badshah also spoke about the trend of songs that promote guns, especially in Punjab
Globally, celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, David Beckham, Coldplay, BTS and Meghan Markle work with UNFCCC on climate change initiatives
National Award-winning director Nikkhil Advani’s latest web-series ‘Freedom at Midnight’ might have opened to mixed reviews, but has an IMDb rating of 8.4/10. To those having issues with his historical saga, his tongue-in-cheek riposte is, “I am waiting to watch...
The migrant journey is one of resilience, hope and uncertainty. For many who choose to uproot their lives in pursuit of better opportunities, the decision often comes at a cost — emotional, cultural and psychological. My own story, which began...
The much-loved gulab jamun has many variations. During a recent visit to Kolkata, I had one version — an elongated and slimmer cousin called ledikeni. Legend has it that it was prepared by a halwai in Bengal for Lady Canning...
Walking along the banks of Falachan river deep in the Kullu valley in Himachal Pradesh on a cold winter morning, a dash of brown in the middle of the river caught my eye, just for an instant. It disappeared into...
The much-loved gulab jamun has many variations. During a recent visit to Kolkata, I had one version — an elongated and slimmer cousin called ledikeni. Legend has it that it was prepared by a halwai in Bengal for Lady Canning...
There are very few dishes that can rival shab deg for its resplendence as a seasonal celebratory dish. The recipe originated in Kashmir and came to Shahjahanabad when the new Mughal capital was commissioned by the Emperor, who gave the...
A few careless words uttered in a film I was watching on the telly hit me hard. “Anyone can make a stew,” said Irina Asanova, female lead in ‘Gorky Park’, and got me all, please pardon the pun, stewed up....
Biting into a mutton chop one pleasant evening, I got thinking about this delightful snack that eastern India revels in. A chop is not to be confused with the western lamb chop, or mutton chaap, or something indescribable called a...
In my village, Bijwasan in New Delhi, the fields were once rich with generations of stories woven into each harvest. My uncle, like so many other farmers, would rise before dawn, guiding his oxen through the soil as he ploughed...
If I could pray, the gist of my Demanding would be simply this: Quietude. The ordered mind. Erasure of the inner lie, And only love in every kiss. (From ‘Prayer 1’ by Nissim Ezekiel) The year 2024 is the birth...
A year after the armed forces began appointing women officers to command positions in line with the Supreme Court directives, a letter by a top Army commander flagging several functional issues involving women officers has kicked up a debate in...
Sometime in the early 1980s, we had taken cycle rickshaws while returning from a late night movie in Chandigarh’s Sector 17. When we reached Madhya Marg, the central avenue, en route to the university campus, someone called out: “Let’s have...
A new market trend is catching eyeballs; walk 15,000 steps daily for a year, and get back the money you spent to buy your smartwatch
It is the first to examine effects of PM2.5 on maternal and foetal health at a cell level
Antibiotic use can alter gut microbiota; This alteration can last for several years
The team analysed genomes of 724 malaria parasites that evolved in the lab to resist one of 118 different antimalarial compounds. This included both established treatments and new experimental agents
As part of an ongoing International Youth Exchange Programme, the school participated in the virtual Model United Nations (MUN) organised by Yang Mei Senior High School, Taiwan. Inspired by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 2024 in Azerbaijan,...
The school organised a special trip for students. Students of the primary wing went to a gurdwara and paid homage there. They also enjoyed the day with picnic along with their friends and teachers. Students enjoyed their special day to...
Oxford University Press (OUP) has named ‘brain rot’ as the Oxford Word of the Year 2024, following a public vote that saw more than 37,000 people worldwide have their say. ‘Brain rot’ was one of the six contenders shortlisted by...
Saksham Yadav, a student of the school and a bronze medallist in the World Taekwondo Championship, was honoured on World Children’s Day. She received the honour from the Jayant Chaudhary (Minister of State, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and...
Children of the school organised a cleanliness drive in the Saraswati Tirtha complex and its surrounding areas. Their goal was to raise awareness about the importance of cleanliness through posters created by the students and slogans displayed on banners. During...
Upamanyu Chatterjee’s ‘Lorenzo Searches for the Meaning of Life’ is winner of the JCB Prize for Literature 2024
When KP Singh led the Deccan Horse contingent as an Army officer in the 1954 Republic Day parade, nobody could have imagined that he would emerge as one of India’s top business leaders. Known affectionately as KP, he says circumstances...
Devi Yesodharan’s novel masterfully captures the essence of “otherness”. It delves into the undefined gap that gnaws at the hearts of those who don’t belong, whether due to ethnicity, race, economic status, or simply not being in a place that...
While reading this book, I experience the anguish of a distinguished professor as she looks at the rise of the triumphant Hindutva, or the aggression implicit in the politics of majoritarianism and hyper-nationalism. Yes, Zoya Hasan’s new book reminds us...