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New Delhi: Senior BJP leader and Union agriculture minister Shivraj Chouhan on Friday suggested that it is time for a thoughtful debate about the words "socialism and secularism" in the Constitution's Preamble while asserting that these two terms do not reflect India's core cultural values. Chouhan's remarks came a day after RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale called for a review of addition of socialism and secularism in the Constitution's Preamble, saying these two words were not in the ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 27 (ANI): The family members of Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla gathered in Lucknow to celebrate as the Axiom Mission 4 mission crew successfully reached the International Space Station. The historic mission marks a significant milestone for India's space ambitions. Also Read | Rahul Gandhi's Demand for Digital Voter List of 2024 Lok Sabha Elections and Vidhan Sabha Polls Legally Untenable, Say Experts. Shambhu Dayal Shukla, father of Gro ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 27 (ANI): The family members of Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla gathered in Lucknow to celebrate as the Axiom Mission 4 mission crew successfully reached the International Space Station. The historic mission marks a significant milestone for India's space ambitions. Shambhu Dayal Shukla, father of Group Captain Shukla, expressed his gratitude and pride, stating, 'I thank all for coming to celebrate and bless my son. His achievement is a ma ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 26 (ANI): After its vast and largely volunteer-led support effort to feed the multitude at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj earlier this year, the Adani Group has now turned its attention to another of India's most iconic religious festivals -- the Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha. Held annually at the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, the nine-day chariot procession draws millions of pilgrims from across the country and beyond. For the Adani Group, corporate social responsib ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): British band Coldplay's lead vocalist, Chris Martin, came to India earlier this year and surprised his desi fans not only with his soulful concerts but also with his spiritual side. Before his gigs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 18 and 19, Chris, along with Hollywood actress Dakota Johnson, paid a sacred visit to the iconic Babulnath Temple. They were joined by Bollywood star Sonali Bendre and 'Swades' fame actress Gayatri Oberoi. Several ima ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 : British band Coldplay's lead vocalist, Chris Martin, came to India earlier this year ... New Delhi [India], June 7 : British band Coldplay's lead vocalist, Chris Martin, came to India earlier this year and surprised his desi fans not only with his soulful concerts but also with his spiritual side. Before his gigs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 18 and 19, Chris, along with Hollywood actress Dakota Johnson, paid a sacred visit to the iconic Babulnat ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 7 (UNI) Bollywood luminary Deepika Padukone is set to share screen space with South Indian superstar Allu Arjun in an upcoming high-octane pan-India film backed by acclaimed filmmaker Atlee and Kalanithi Maran's company Sun Pictures. The announcement teaser offers a tantalising glimpse into the epic scale of the film, portraying Padukone in a compelling exchange with Atlee before donning resplendent warrior regalia and stepping onto an elaborate set, exuding poise, power and readin ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a surprising announcement that has set the Indian film industry abuzz, icon Star Allu Arjun and acclaimed director Atlee have joined forces with Deepika Padukone for a high-octane pan-India entertainer. The actress recently made headlines for exiting Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit. An announcement video released by Sun Pictures gives fans a first glimpse of the grand collaboration in action, showing Deepika in conversation with Atlee before seamlessly transitioning into prep mode -- d ...Read More >
Bhopal: Kailash Vijayvargiya, the senior cabinet minister in the Mohan Yadav government, does not find girls wearing skimpy clothes beautiful. For he believes fewer clothes and short speeches are a foreign concept of beauty. "Skimpy clothes are foreign concept of beauty. There is a saying in Western countries that a woman wearing fewer clothes is viewed as very beautiful, just like a leader is considered good if he or she speaks less", Mr. Vijayvargiya said while addressing a gathering in Indo ...Read More >
New Delhi: The first warship in the anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft series, equipped to conduct subsurface surveillance, search and rescue missions, and low-intensity maritime operations, is set to be inducted into the Indian Navy on June 18, officials said on Friday. The commissioning ceremony of 'Arnala' at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam will be presided over by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan. "The warship incorporates more than 80 per cent indigenous content and integrate ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) The Delhi government has decided to set up thousands of water ATMs and water coolers in the city, including all its schools, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday. She inaugurated a water ATM during a visit to a local government school with Water Minister Parvesh Verma in her Shalimar Bagh constituency. "No one should remain thirsty during this summer season. Thousands of Water ATMs will be installed at schools and public places across the capital," she said. Addres ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Trinamool Congress on Friday demanded the immediate resignation of senior BJP leader and Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister for Urban Development, Housing, and Parliamentary Affairs, Kailash Vijayvargiya from the state cabinet over his remarks disapproving of women wearing short outfits asserting that such a trend is a foreign concept of beauty and not aligned with Indian tradition. West Bengal minister of state for finance (independent charge) and the chief of Tri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): 'Someone please give Ed Sheeran an Aadhaar card,' quipped Indian fans after seeing the British singer's desi avatar in his new track 'Sapphire'. Ed has often expressed his love for India. And now with his song 'Sapphire', he once again embraced Indian culture, trying his hand at the Punjabi language. Shot across several locations in India during his tour, the song's video shows Ed exploring Indian streets, visiting iconic landmarks, and bonding with a group of ...Read More >
Indore, Jun 6 (PTI) Senior BJP leader and Madhya Pradesh cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has said he disapproves the trend of women wearing "skimpy clothes", which, he insisted, was a foreign concept of beauty and not in consonance with the Indian tradition. Citing Indian culture, the minister said that he considered women as a "form of goddess". "If a girl here (in India) wears good and pretty clothes, does good makeup and wears nice jewellery, then people consider her very beautiful. B ...Read More >
Errol Musk, the father of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is currently touring India, said on Thursday that the electric vehicle company will be lucky to establish its business in India. "Tesla will be very lucky to get it here and be a part of the car network," said Errol Musk, during an ANI interview at ISKCON Delhi today, after he was asked if the company will invest in India. Acknowledging that Tesla is a public company and that he cannot speak for the company as a whole, he said that India is a ...Read More >
Mumbai: Some economists are batting for an outsized rate cut-of half a percentage point instead of the customary quarter-as future price pressures appear benign and credit demand remains subdued. Economists from the State Bank of India and Piramal Enterprises are advocating a 50-basis-point (bps) reduction in the policy rates, due to be announced after the latest bi-monthly review Friday morning, even though an ET survey of a dozen bankers and economists indicates a 25 bps cut. One basis point ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 6 (ANI): During the World Environment Day 2025 event held at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel called for collective efforts to transform the Prime Minister's vision of 'Ending Plastic Pollution' into a mass movement. The program, jointly organised by the Forest and Environment Department and the Gujarat Pollution Control Board, was graced by Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Mulubhai Bera and Minister of State Shri M ...Read More >
Ed Sheeran, Shah Rukh Khan, and Arijit Singh unite for a song?: Fans worldwide have been enthralled by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's recent trip to India, particularly because of his encounters with Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan and Arijit Singh. Sheeran posted some sweet moments of friendship on Instagram, including Shah Rukh Khan jokingly repeating the hook of Sheeran's upcoming song "Sapphire," and a calm coffee conversation with Arijit Singh on a barge. Sheeran immersed himself in Ind ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 6 (ANI): As part of an initiative by the Department of Forest and Environment, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday attended the World Environment Day event held at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati. He flagged off 129 vehicles allocated to the Forest and Environment Department to support ongoing environmental protection efforts. He also launched a dedicated web portal and distributed arms to the commandos of three battalions of the Assam ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 6 (ANI): During the World Environment Day 2025 event held at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel called for collective efforts to transform the Prime Minister's vision of 'Ending Plastic Pollution' into a mass movement. The program, jointly organised by the Forest and Environment Department and the Gujarat Pollution Control Board, was graced by Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Mulubhai Bera and Minister of State Shri M ...Read More >
Bhopal, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior BJP leader and Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister for Urban Development, Housing and Parliamentary affairs, Kailash Vijayvargiya stirred controversy on Thursday with remarks disapproving of women wearing short outfits, asserting that such a trend is a foreign concept of beauty and not aligned with Indian tradition. A six-time legislator and a state government minister, Vijayvargiya emphasised that in Indian culture, women are regarded as a form of Goddess and ...Read More >
Alipurduar, May 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasised the critical role of West Bengal in India's journey toward becoming a 'Viksit Rashtra', asserting that the dream of a 'Viksit Bharat' cannot be realised without the progress of the state. He made the remarks while addressing a large public gathering here, where he also laid the foundation stone for City Gas Distribution (CGD) projects in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts. Highlighting Bengal's strategic ...Read More >
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 7 (ANI): Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan arrived at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj on Friday and said that the 'Sanatana' culture embodies the oneness of being and that all the differences dissolve in it. Speaking to the media here, Arif Khan highlighted the Indian culture of seeing divinity in humanity, asserting that "manav" (humans) are a reflection of "Madhav" (God). Khan also noted that India's heritage, values, and ideals continue to be celebrate ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], January 27 (ANI): Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Prayagraj AC Volvo Bus service has been launched to ease the pilgrimage to Prayagraj Mahakumbh for devotees from Gujarat. The Chief Minister flagged off the first bus from Gandhinagar Circuit House, commencing the 'Chalo, Kumbh Chale' Yatra, according to a CMO release. Also Read | Uttarakhand Becomes First State To Implement Uniform Civil Code; CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Launches UCC Portal, ...Read More >
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 14 (ANI): The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 has kicked off in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, with millions of devotees gathering for the sacred Amrit Snan. The event, promoting the message of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (the world is one family), showcased unity as participants from diverse backgrounds joined in the holy ritual, according to an official statement. The UP government statement said, "The first day of #MahaKumbhMela2025 gave the message of unity and 'Vasu ...Read More >
PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) -- Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women from all across India flocked to the northern city of Prayagraj on Monday to kickstart the Maha Kumbh festival, which is being touted as the world's largest religious gathering. Over about the next six weeks, Hindu pilgrims will gather at the confluence of three sacred rivers -- the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati -- where they will take part in elaborate rituals, hoping to begin a journey to achie ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday said that the residents of the state are overjoyed when people of Indian origin excel abroad. Majhi said this while addressing the young diaspora at the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas event in Bhubaneswar. "You are our cultural ambassadors embodying the essence of India in your host nations and you are our pride. When you excel abroad we rejoice here," Majhi said. This is an occasion to honour the invaluable contributions of India ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Welcoming the Indian diaspora and guests to the event, he said, "This occasion is being celebrated to honour the invaluable contributions of Indians worldwide and to explore new opportunities for brotherhood and collaboration. Hosting this prestigious event here in Odisha is a matter of immense honour and pride for us." Describing the convention as a confluence of idea ...Read More >
The following article is taken from a spiritual discourse given by Sri Chanchalapathi Dasa, President - Vrindavan Heritage Tower and Vice Chairman & Co-Mentor- Hare Krishna Movement Srila Prabhupada has explained, "When a sincere devotee reads the Bhagavad Gita properly, it is said to be as good as seeing the Lord face-to-face in His presence." Can you imagine this? This is the promise of Lord Krishna. If you read the Bhagavad Gita properly, you will have the experience of seeing Krishna face- ...Read More >
Writing verse alone does not make a poet. True poets live and breathe poetry, their lives touched and transformed by it, says Subramania Bharati. It is with reverence and profound respect that we recall the life and contribution of the iconic poet, journalist, freedom fighter, activist and social reformer, Subramania Bharati, whose life is like the message of the ancient sages of our great land. 'Bharati' was the title given to this great luminary, as was the title of 'Mahakavi'. Both signify h ...Read More >
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