Zakir Hussain says music inspires him to wake up and say “hello” every day.
After years together, the maestro cannot envisage life without table.
Birla launches Ambedkar statue at IGNOU.
Birla launches Ambedkar statue at IGNOU. He lauded IGNOU for providing hope to students who cannot attend college.
Sunday Musings-A ‘Chilling’ Experience’
Gurgaon: Jocularly, a diplomat’s life is known to rest on three pillars: protocol, alcohol and cholesterol. We had our share of all three during our Paris posting.
Hosting dinners forms an integral part of diplomatic duty. To project our…
On July 17, the Punjab Government will resume operating under the previous schedule.
Beginning July 17, the Punjab Government will return to the previous schedule for office hours. According to statements made by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the new schedule will reduce the use of electricity and bring relief to the…
Today’s Motto: ‘For a determined climber, every mountain peak is within reach’.
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, July 16........
622 - Muslim Era begins - Muhammad begins flight from Mecca to Medina (Hijra). (The Hijra is the migration or journey of the Islamic…
From the driver’s seat, a journey away from the shackles of patriarchy
From the driver's seat, a trip far, far away from the patriarchy's iron grip. It was a role predetermined for her to play, yet she made history at TNSTC by becoming the company's first female bus driver. During her whole time in the…
RBI, CBUAE agree to encourage rupee, UAE dirham cross-border trade.
RBI, CBUAE agree to encourage rupee, UAE dirham cross-border trade. In the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the governors signed the agreements.
Bhopal police deploy water cannon on Congress protesters against exam “scam.”
Bhopal police water cannon Congress workers protesting exam "scam." 200 Congress workers attempted to cross the Banganga Crossing barricades on their approach to CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan's home.
Monsoon fury forces ICMR to issue snakebite cure guidelines for health workers
It is estimated that India had 1.2 million snakebite deaths (average 58,000/year) from 2000 to 2019.
Now, IIT Delhi to set up campus in Abu Dhabi; courses to begin from January 2024
Last week, IIT Madras signed an MoU for setting up its campus in Tanzania's Zanzibar. The next IIT which will be opening its campus overseas is IIT Kharagpur.
Shiromani Akali Dal writes to Law Commission opposing Uniform Civil Code
Sukhbir Singh Badal asked the Centre to respect the sentiments of the patriotic sikh community on UCC while urging the union government not to go ahead with the idea of a UCC.
Goal is gold and national anthem on Asian Games podium: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad wants to win gold and hear the national anthem on the Asian Games podium. Cricket is back at the Asian Games after India skipped it in 2014. India will send men's and women's teams.
Taekwondo athletes may miss Asian Games.
Taekwondo athletes may miss Asian Games. The continental organisation had extended the wrestling entry deadline at the IOA's request.
Murali Sreeshankar aims higher after silver and Olympic slot.
Murali Sreeshankar aims higher after silver and Olympic slot. He won silver in Bangkok's hot and humid Asian Athletics Championships on Saturday.
Because of strikes, thousands of tourists in Italy can’t get home.
Because of strikes, thousands of tourists are stuck in Italy. Air transport groups stopped working as planned, which led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights all over Italy.
The Pentagon says that cluster bombs have been sent to Ukraine.
The Pentagon says that cluster bombs have been sent to Ukraine. The tough issue was talked about by US leaders for months before President Joe Biden made the final choice last week.
Record heatwaves hit the US, Europe, and Japan.
Europe-US-Japan heatwaves are record-breaking. Rome may reach 40 degrees Celsius on Monday and 43 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, breaking the August 2007 record of 40.5 degrees Celsius.
China’s Q2 growth is “artificially high”: Survey
Survey predicts "artificially high" Q2 growth for China. The administration targets 5.0 percent growth through 2023.
Haworth to open Chennai plant.
Haworth to open Chennai factory. Figge told this publication that the new facility will be operating in three years, subject regulatory permits.
Uday Kotak to remain non-executive board member after retirement
Uday Kotak to remain non-executive board member after retirement. The banker said the regulatory climate must be bold to foster entrepreneurship while supporting policy.
