Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the death of Nobel Prize-winning author V.S. Naipaul, who shared ancestral roots with India. “Sir V.S. Naipaul will be remembered for his extensive works, which covered diverse subjects ranging from history, culture, colonialism, politics and more. “His passing away is a major loss to the world of literature. Condolences to his family and well wishers[Read More…]
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Culture museum to come up soon in Gorakhpur: Mahesh Sharma
New Delhi: A museum showcasing the culture of Uttar Pradesh will come up soon in Gorakhpur district, Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said on Tuesday. “…The upcoming museum will highlight the life of Guru Gorakhnath. This will help to strengthen the culture of the region,” Sharma added while addressing a press conference[Read More…]
About 14 shopkeepers arrested for selling ‘bras, panties’ in open
About 14 shopkeepers were arrested by the district administration of Buner in Pakistan’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa for selling women’s undergarments in the open, The Express Tribune reported. “We received complaints from locals about open showcasing of women’s undergarments, including bras, panties and other materials,” Buner additional assistant commissioner, Zahid Usman Kakakhel said.[Read More…]
Have you ever been to groom fair? Here’s all about Bihar’s 700-yr-old Dulha Mela!
You must have heard about many fairs from books, cloths, to furniture and almost every non-living thing. But have you ever heard of a Groom fair? Yes, the ‘groom fair’ or ‘Dulha Mela’! Mithilalanchal ‘Saurath Sabha’ in Bihar is famous for ‘Dulha Mela’. The practice of buying grooms is being[Read More…]
Saffron group wants to ban Kamasutra books; calls it against India’s culture
Saffron activists now want to prohibit the sale of Kamasutra books in the land of Kamasutra, the Khajuraho temple grounds, a UNESCO world heritage spots in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district. Reportedly, members of Bajrang Sena approached Chhatarpur police, alleging that Kamasutra books and indecent figurines being sold inside the grounds[Read More…]
Remembering Emily Elizabeth Dickinson: 5 quotes that can stir your soul
Emily Elizabeth Dickinson, an American poet was born in Amherst, Massachusetts. Emily, who lived mostly in isolation was considered an eccentric by locals, she developed an affinity for white clothing and became known for her reluctance to greet guests or, later in life, to even leave her bedroom. Dickinson never married, and[Read More…]
Indira Gandhi forced me to drink milk and eat spinach: Sonia Gandhi
Congress leader Anand Sharma’s book on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi called India’s Indira was released in the capital on Saturday. The event saw the presence of the country’s top leaders including President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi among[Read More…]
Breaking stereotype, woman priest performs wedding rituals
Although women in India are seen as Goddess ‘Laxmi,’ and perform puja in their respective homes every day, when it comes to performing rituals at wedding or at any other religious ceremonies, they have been overlooked for years. In fact, for centuries, many Hindu rituals have been performed only by[Read More…]
70 years later, we survived as a democracy: President Pranab Mukherjee
Addressing the nation on the eve of Independence Day, President Pranab Mukherjee said our democracy is built on the pillars of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. He added that he is confident that collective wisdom and our polity will ensure that forces which attack weaker sections will remain marginalised. “These[Read More…]