Aastha Dixit, a Kathak dancer known for blending tradition with Sufi themes, discussed her memoir 'Door to Heaven' at Majha House. She spoke about her Kathak journey, Sufi influences, and collaboration with Muzaffar Ali. Her performance, blending Kathak with Sufi Kalam, captivated the audience.
A viral cheque from a Himachal Pradesh school principal, riddled with spelling errors, exposed flaws in the education system. The error, writing 'Saven Thursday' and 'Harendra,' sparked online ridicule and highlighted the irony of costly foreign teacher training alongside fundamental literacy issues.
Ludhiana youth are leading a heart health movement, 'Pulse Keepers: Gen Z Edition,' to coincide with World Heart Day. Students screen blood pressure, learn CPR, and promote healthy habits. Over 25,000 students and teachers have been trained, with 45,000 screened and 8,000 hypertensive individuals treated.
Despite continued good weather, this week’s violent events have led many tourists to alter their travel plans
The 500-year-old Lahori Gate in Sri Hargobindpur risks collapse due to flood damage to its supporting wall. Built with historically significant bricks, it's one of few remaining gates. Locals seek intervention from authorities for restoration efforts.
The Beas River's altered course has destroyed Rampur Gaura village, displacing nearly 100 residents and submerging 50 acres. Families lost homes and fields due to a dyke breach. Residents need land and significant financial aid to rebuild.
Sanjhi Mata, a folk deity, is worshipped in Punjab during Navratri, particularly by unmarried girls. The tradition involves creating and adorning clay images, singing devotional songs, and culminates in immersion on Dasehra. It promotes art, knowledge, and community, though its practice is declining.
The Pandey Ram Leela Samiti in Rajguru Nagar has performed Ramlila for 25 years. The family-run group, with women playing female roles, rehearses a month before Dasehra. Led by Ganga Prasad Pandey, the cast primarily consists of family members and friends, including a teacher, a priest, and a make-up artist.
Using Brechtian style, Dastak Theatre transforms this classic tale into a thought-provoking commentary on societal norms
Has honed skills over 25 years
Has carved a special niche for himself in the Indian film industry
A Belgian-donated clay sculpture commemorates Sikh soldiers killed in WWI, now at Khalsa College Amritsar. It honors the sacrifice of 135 soldiers from Sultanwind. Their contributions, like those of 83,005 Sikh casualties across both World Wars, are under-recognized in India despite their valor.
Gurdaspur, once a gymnastics powerhouse, lost its prominence. Jio Lal Bagga revived the sport, forming an association and attracting young players. He and others are revitalizing the program with experienced coaches and improved facilities, aiming to restore the city's legacy.
Broken pipeline keeps Dharamsala parched despite retreating rains
Despite odds, five children — Prabhjot Singh, Ansh, Harmanpreet Kaur, Janvi, and Gurpartap Singh — qualified for the block-level games
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Teachers, villagers join forces to clean up flood-damaged schools and rebuild community
Shift has sparked a growing demand for miniature Ravana effigies, handcrafted by local artists adapting to changing mood of festival
The Directorate of Education has ordered the immediate closure of the historic Institute for the Blind at Panchkuian Road, New Delhi, citing alleged violations of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, and the Delhi School Education Act, 1973....
Dreams of 251-ft Ravana and 200-ft Lord Rama, Shiva statues
Detours, delays and economic losses spark urgent calls for relief and reform in the Kullu-Manali corridor
Audit flags dead, duplicate and ineligible cardholders
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Gandhi Chowk in Ahmedgarh, once the town's commercial center, has declined due to businesses relocating. It historically served as a public gathering spot, landmark, and intersection. Though the well is defunct and older shops have moved, a few establishments and two bookstores still thrive, attracting loyal customers and students.
Punjab farmers, devastated by floods, are attending the upcoming Kisan Mela and Pashu Palan Mela. These events offer crucial resources like new seeds, expert advice, and workshops on soil management and livestock care. The melas represent resilience, providing farmers with a platform for recovery and collective healing.
Brings TV, Bollywood stars to stage at historic Red Fort
Delay at the level of Public Works Department: Bittu
Villagers in Tarsika, Punjab, are protesting the government's decision to dissolve their block headquarters, which served 80+ villages. They believe it diminishes their historic administrative role. Protests include marches and support from farmer organizations, demanding the BDO office's restoration.
Tarsika villagers, spared recent floods, recalled the 1955 devastation. Chief Minister Kairon promised mechanization, which farmers doubted, leading to political unrest and the election of a CPI candidate. Tarsika, with a history of military service, became a leftist stronghold, though internal splits weakened its influence.
A seminar in Dharamsala linked the Battle of the Hydaspes, where Porus fought Alexander, to a Portuguese mosaic, suggesting the artwork depicts the Indian campaign. Scholars saw this discovery as proof of historical reality, a connection for the Katoch dynasty, and a call to share Indian narratives globally.