Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Ahmedabad International Flower Show 2026, describing it as an “enchanting” and shining example of creativity, sustainability and community participation that reflects the city’s vibrant spirit and deep connection with nature. Responding to a post by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on X, the Prime Minister said, “The...
Harmanpreet Kaur fittingly took a sensational catch to square it all off as India beat South Africa by 52 runs and won their maiden World Cup title. It was also, just as fittingly, Deepti Sharma’s fifth wicket of the day, after having scored a crucial half-century earlier. Laura Wolvaardt scored a century, incredibly following up...
Calling it Sheesh Mahal 2.0, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Virendra Sachdeva, on Friday, launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal for his reported possession of a “palatial” bungalow of the Punjab government. “You need to give answers Arvind Kejriwal. What is this Sheesh Mahal 2.0. Are...
An Exhibition That Redefined the Intersection of Art and Environmental Consciousness The recently concluded Nature’s Fury: Sand and Beyond, a breathtaking solo exhibition by legendary sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik, left an indelible mark on art enthusiasts and collectors at Galleria VSB, Square One Mall, Saket. A seamless fusion of artistic brilliance and environmental advocacy, the...
Held on 25th April, 2024 at The Claridges, New Delhi. The Seventh edition of Delhiites Food & Nightlife Awards 2024 was a celebration of excellence amongst those who have earnt Delhi the tag of the ‘Food & Nightlife Capital’. 1. Restaurateur of the Year (Male) Dinesh Arora Restaurateur of the Year (Female) Neha Gupta 3....
The water level in the Yamuna River has surpassed the danger level again. This surge in Yamuna’s water level is primarily due to the discharge of water from the Hathnikund Barrage caused by heavy rainfall in some regions of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. At 9 am this morning (Sunday), the river was flowing at 205.96...
Johannesburg: Culture is a very important factor in the BRICS bloc and its five countries comprising the grouping are deeply connected in terms of values, India’s culture minister Meenakshi Lekhi has said. Lekhi, the Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, met culture ministers of BRICS countries in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa...
The outrage that followed a video of two Kuki-Zomi women being stripped and sexually assaulted in Manipur has led to panic among the small community of Meiteis residing in Mizoram, with many of them leaving the state on Saturday. In response to the situation, the Manipur government said it is willing to evacuate them from the state...
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday virtually represented India at the Champions Meeting of the Global Crisis Response Group chaired by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The EAM during the meeting highlighted India’s efforts under the G20 presidency including adoption of G20 Action Plan for Accelerating SDGs, promoting just, affordable, and inclusive energy transition...
The Delhi government’s Department of Drugs Control has asked all chemical associations in the city to not sell drugs like Aspirin and Ibuprofen without a doctor’s prescription, amid rising incidence of vector-borne diseases. The department also advised chemist shop owners to keep a record of painkiller drugs. The incidence of vector-borne diseases like dengue and...