Sir, Delhi is the capital of India and one of the oldest cities in the world having rich cultural and architectural history. A well known Hindi phrase describes Delhi as “dilwalo ka shahar” meaning people living here are good at heart. It is considered as the heart of India. People from all over the place […]
India’s boxer Manoj Kumar defeated Evaldas Petrauskas of Lituiania in the Round of 32 of the men’s Light Welterweight (64kg) category at the Rio de Janerio. Manoj dominated all three rounds to carve out a 29-28, 29-28, 28-29 verdict and entered to the pre-quarterfinals. Manoj said “My opponent was strong, but my punches had power. […]
India has launched a formal protest to Pakistan for being responsible for cross-border terrorism. India’s Foreign Ministry said an arrested Pakistani national Bahadur Ali had confessed that he was “infiltrated into India” after being trained by the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant group and was ordered to attack security facilities in India. “The government of India strongly […]
Robbers took away Rs 5.75 crore, belonging to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The boxes of money were being transported on Egmore Express Train from Salem to Chennai on Monday (August 8) night. Robbers gained entry in the train, by cutting 2×2 feet hole on the roof of one of the coaches where boxes […]
Congress rebel and former Arunachal Pradesh CM Kalikho Pul, was found dead at his Itanagar residence on Tuesday. He allegedly committed suicide.It is believed he hanged himself from a ceiling fan. Congress President Sonia Gandhi expressed shock “at the untimely and tragic demise” of Kalikho Pul, the man who broke away from the Congress and […]
Manipur’s Satyagrahi, activist Irom Sharmila Chanu finally ends her hunger strike against a controversial law after 16 years, today (August 9). She has been on a fast since November, 2000 as a mark of protest against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (1958) which gives soldiers the power to arrest without warrants and even shoot […]
At the 31st Olympic Games in Rio de Janeirio, Northeast Indian gymnast attained a spot in the Indian history of the Olympics by securing eighth place in the final tryouts . She will compete with seven other gymnasts in the individual vault final in artistic gymnastics. Dipa, from Tripura, became the first Indian gymnast to enter the […]
T.K.V Desikachar who just turned 78, son and the student of Indian yoga master T.Krishnamacharya , popularly known as the ‘father of modern yoga’ passed away in Chennai on Monday. He had been battling a decline in his mental health for the past several years. He completed college and got a bachelor’s degree in civil […]
The Rio Olympics officially started with loud celebration of Brazilian culture, combined with Rio’s famous ‘Samba Dance’ together with powerful message of global warming plaguing the world. This was the first Olympics to introduce a Refugee Team which will participate under the UNO flag. Brazil’s Acting President Michel Temer declared open the Games, the first […]
The problems of Indian workers in Saudi Arabia have been resolved, according to Saudi Arabia All workers affected would be fed, have papers arranged and flown back to India, if required, at the expense of the Saudi government,said Saud Bin Mohammed Al Sati Saudi Ambassador to India. At a press conference in Delhi, MEA spokesperson Vikas […]
There are several government schools in Patna, Bihar’s capital but, several state run schools are in a sorry state. The schools may serve the ‘letter’ of the Right to Education Act, but fail in its spirit. The children need the basic facilities for their growth and development. For example, the Boys Middle School in Karbigahiya is […]
Independence Day is of great significance for the people of India. On this day India got freedom from British rule. However it was not easy for India to get freedom but our various freedom fighters made this dream into a reality. This year people are going to celebrate a grand Independence Day all over India. Prime […]