Delhi CM Kejriwal flags off first pilgrim train to Ayodhya
Launched in 2019, the government pilgrimage scheme allows Delhi residents to undertake subsidised tours to popular pilgrim sites across the country
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December 5, 2021
New chapter: Girls outnumber boys for Kalamandalam Kathakali course
PALAKKAD: For the first time in the 91-year history of the Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed University, eight girl students were admitted to the vesham courses (southern and northern styles) in kathakali. Classes began on Wednesday. Till date,…
A New Role Call: Rahul Dev on his villainous legacy
Over the past two decades, actor Rahul Dev has portrayed some of the meanest and the toughest baddies that we have come across in Hindi movies. The bad guy, with a linear image. Ironically his father was a celebrated cop. But Dev’s career…
Noise ColorFit Ultra review: Best smartwatch under Rs 5,000?
Noise, which is currently leading the budget wearable market, recently launched its new ColorFit Ultra watch. It is priced under Rs 5,000, and while the market is already crowded with good options, the new Noise wearable aims to please…
Despite Covid-19 challenges, students continue to be inclined towards studying abroad
As many as 84 per cent of schools surveyed reported that most of their students had changed their minds about their first-choice destination or university – largely as a result of general uncertainty, difficulties with travel or financial…
Bitcoin falls by a fifth, cryptos see $1-bn worth liquidated
Bitcoin shed a fifth of its value on Saturday as a combination of profit-taking and macro-economic concerns triggered nearly a billion dollars worth of selling across cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin was 12 per cent down at 0920 GMT at $47,495.…
‘Purchase-price subsidies, tax relief can fuel electric mobility growth’
A strong regulatory ecosystem including purchase-price subsidies and tax exemptions can fuel electric mobility growth in the country, a senior official of Italian luxury car maker Maserati said.
Such a regulatory ecosystem of any country…
‘Economic crimes: Speedy closure a great deterrent’
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday urged officials of intelligence wings to ensure a logical and speedy conclusion to every case which would act as a deterrence for perpetrators of economic crimes such as smuggling.
“Logical…
Ramesh Narayan inducted into AFAA Hall of Fame
Ramesh Narayan has been inducted into the AFAA Hall of Fame for the year 2021, at the inaugural AdAsia conference being held in Macau.
“Ramesh Narayan is a legend who has the ability to look past what’s good enough and focus on making…
Mumbai Test: Ajaz inspired by watching Kumble take all 10 wickets
A boy from the Mumbai suburb of Jogeshwari, who had moved to New Zealand as a child, came back to the City of Dreams and wrote his name in the history books. On Saturday, Kiwi left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel became just the third bowler to take…
After a sensational semis victory, Sindhu a win away from second year-ender title
Matches between PV Sindhu and Akane Yamaguchi are standalone sensations – Saturday’s 21-15, 15-21, 21-19 win for the Indian was a rollicking roller-coaster.
They’ve faced off 21 times starting from juniors through to Olympics, and the…
Bomb defused under Turkish officer’s car ahead of Erdogan event
Turkish police found a bomb under the car of a riot police officer assigned to work at an event attended by President Tayyip Erdogan in eastern Turkey, the state-owned Anadolu news agency reported on Saturday.
The device was reportedly…
India to face France again at Jr Hockey World Cup for 3rd-place
Bhubaneswar, Dec 4 (UNI) Team India will face off against France for the second time at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021 on Sunday as both teams battle it out for a third-place finish.
The two teams had crossed…
Pragyan Ojha inducted in the IPL Governing Council
Kolkata, Dec 4: Former cricketer Pragyan Ojha was on Saturday inducted into the Governing Council of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as the representative of the Indian Cricketers Association.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India…
Promoting Electric Vehicles foremost priority of Telangana govt : Minister
Hyderabad, Dec 4 (UNI) Telangana Transport Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar has said that promoting Electric Vehicles (EVs) is the foremost priority of the state government.
Speaking at the high-level ministerial round-table conference…
Biden-Putin to hold phone talks on December 7
Washington, Dec 5 : US President Joe Biden will hold a video call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, December 7, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has confirmed.
"The leaders will discuss a range of topics in the…
Indian Navy: the guardians of Indian ocean
INTRODUCTION
History is testimony to the fact that any ruler who went on to become an emperor, always had a strong Navy. The one, who conquered the blue waters, conquered the world. India was a super power in the ancient times. The Chola…
Prez, VP, PM, Union Ministers extend greetings on Navy Day
INS Kosura is Submarine Museum now !
Amethi to manufacture 5 lakh AK-203 rifles in collaboration with Russia
New Delhi, Dec 4 (UNI) The government has approved the plan for production of over five lakh AK-203 assault rifles with Russia at Korwa, Amethi in Uttar Pradesh, government sources said here on Saturday.
This comes ahead of Russian…
Nagaland CM calls on Defense Minister, discusses state issues
New Delhi, Dec 4 (UNI) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphui Rio called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh here on Saturday.
During his meeting with Singh, Rio discussed various issues pertaining to the state.
"Called on Honourable Defence…
