Nishant Mishra attended an online memorial for Father Stanislaus Lourduswamy. A report: “A caged bird can still sing” – with this message began the tribute ceremony to the martyr of the marginalized, Fr Stan Swamy. He had been a voice for the voiceless, and throughout his life had worked incessantly towards liberating the tribals. Being […]
As the Indian government readies itself to embrace the wonders of 5 G technology, another new phrase is waiting to be introduced in the India Inc lexicon by creative spin doctors: ‘India’s Techade” This week, for those of our readers who missed it, the ‘ sixth ‘anniversary’ of the Digital India programme was observed. It […]
Stanislaus Lourduswamy, a Jesuit priest and noted tribal rights activist, died July 5, 2020, probably of Covid-related complications, in Bandra’s Holy Family Hospital. He was an undertrial prisoner in Taloja Jail after his arrest in October last year under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 as amended most recently in 2019. His death and […]
Prashant Bhushan has been held guilty of making derogatory remarks against the judges of the Supreme Court. He is one of the founding members of the Aam Aadmi Party and is a prominent civil rights lawyer. His family has a history in politics. Shanti Bhushan, his father, was a union minister in the BJP-led Morarji […]
Birsa Munda was a freedom fighter, but he did not fight against the British. He fought against the feudal system which was introduced by the British government in India. He was a folk hero and a religious leader. He was born in the Bengal Presidency of the British government on November 15, 1875.The state of […]
The septic tank just exploded.At least five persons sustained injuries. Gases buildup and no proper vent possibly caused the explosion at a public toilet in Dharavi on Saturday. The explosion took place around 8.30 am at Prem Nagar area. Officials from the Disaster Management Cell suspect the explosion took place due to accumulation of gases […]
With the coming of Diwali festival the price of dry fruits become dearer as the demand of them increases many folds. According to economic times, it is estimated that the business of dry fruits would cross 100-125 crore. Deeraj, a customer said “as the quality of sweets during the festival decreases people tend to push […]
Before the announcement of Nobel Prize winner many Indian did not know who Olga Tokarczuk is because she is one of Poland’s best-known authors. She won the Booker International Prize in 2018 for Flights, which combines tales of modern – day travel with the story of a 17th-century anatomist who dissected his own amputated leg […]
The small melancholic eyes searches for a handful of happiness by selling balloons. Rather than holding pencil and copy, strings of responsibilities are tangled in between the small fingers whether it is acceptable for them or not but their fate has been defined by their poverty. Near Sk. Puri Park in Boring Road, Patna there […]
After days of heavy rainfall, Patna experienced sunshine. The sunshine brought hope and relief for some people, but for many the flooding situation hasn’t gone away. Heavy rainfall in Bihar is not new, but this year, the very rainfall turned into a flood nightmare. This rainfall badly waterlogged many areas of Patna, especially Rajendra Nagar, […]
On 1st of September 2019 Motor Vehicles Act came into action and within a week a total of 565 cases of traffic violations has been registered till 5pm on Sunday with total fine of Rs. 6,12,5000 from the offenders of Patna. From September 1st to September 8th as per the figures available with transport department, […]
Chauthachandra (Chaurachan) is one such festival of Mithila in which the moon is worshiped with great pomp. Mithila culture has been promoting nature’s conservation and respect for centuries. Chaurachan prav is celebrated on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi in Mithila. In many place it is also known as chautchandra. On this day people of Mithianchal […]
