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Kolkata, Apr 4 (PTI) 'Na kha payegi, na chal payegi... isse toh bhala isko zeher de do." Those were the cruel words neighbours and relatives hurled at Payal Nag's family in Balangir in Odisha after she lost all four limbs to electrocution as a child in 2015. On Saturday evening in Bangkok, the same girl, now 18, stood ''tall' on the global stage, winning double gold at the World Archery Para Series in a journey that has turned pain into purpose and silence into a statement. Payal stunned India ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday addressed a gathering at the Purvanchal Mahotsav 'Maati 9', a festival celebrating the art, cuisine, tourism, and heritage of the Purvanchal region. He hailed Purvanchal for its immense contributions to India's cultural and spiritual identity, according to a release. Also Read | Jammu and Kashmir: Gunfight Starts in Ganderbal, 2 Terrorists Likely To Be Trapped. Centred on the theme "Maati" (Soil), the event honours the c ...Read More >
India is the second-biggest smartphone market with 730 million devices. On average, Indians consume 21 gigabytes of data each month, paying 9.2 cents per gigabyte, one of the world's lowest mobile data rates.OpenAI, Google and Perplexity have begun an unprecedented fight for artificial intelligence users in India, rolling out freebies in a strategy seen as a way to harvest troves of multilingual training data in the world's most populous nation. India is the second-biggest smartphone market wit ...Read More >
BENGALURU, Dec 17 : OpenAI, Google and Perplexity have begun an unprecedented fight for artificial intelligence users in India, rolling out freebies in a strategy seen as a way to harvest troves of multilingual training data in the world's most populous nation. India is the second-biggest smartphone market with 730 million devices. On average, Indians consume 21 gigabytes of data each month, paying 9.2 cents per gigabyte, one of the world's lowest mobile data rates. To lure price-conscious use ...Read More >
Surging coffee prices -- up over 25% since Donald Trump took office -- have emerged as an acute pain point in American grocery baskets and have now gained the president's attention. "We want to get coffee down a little bit," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday after a weekend trip to Malaysia saw caffeine on the agenda. First, the president sat down with Brazil (the world's top coffee producer) while attending a summit there and told President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that "we ...Read More >
On November 7, he said, the country will be celebrating 150 years of Vande Mataram which was sung for the first time by Rabindranath Tagore in 1896. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to commemorate 150 years of the national song, Vande Mataram, next month, saying the image of India in its words was an inspiration. In his Mann Ki Baat, Modi said, "Patriotism... love for Ma Bharati... if this is an emotion beyond words, then Vande Mataram is the song that lends tangible voice f ...Read More >
The Prime Minister also urged people to participate in Chhath Puja festivities, stating, "Wherever you are in the world, if you have a chance, try to participate in Chhath Puja. I bow down to Chhathi Maiya. I extend my greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of Chhath, especially to the people of Bihar, Jharkhand and Purvanchal." Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greetings on the occasion of Chhath Puja, describing the festival as a reflection of the "deep unity" between c ...Read More >
Mumbai: Urdu lovers gathered at Hajj House in the city on Saturday evening to pay tribute to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the founder of the educational institution that became the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), for his contribution to the cause of higher education among south Asia's Muslims. The programme, organised by the Ahtesaab Foundation, MLA Rais Shaikh, Urdu Caravan, and the AMU Old Boys (Alumni) Association, Mumbai branch, also felicitated the annual awardees of Maharashtra State Urdu Sahity ...Read More >
Popular theatre artist and filmmaker Yashwant Sardeshpande passed away on Monday morning after suffering a heart attack. He was 60. The veteran theatre artist was in Dharwad on Sunday morning, where he performed a play. He arrived in Bangalore on Monday morning and was later rushed to the Fortis Hospital due to the attack. He passed at 10 am on September 29. Who was Yashwant Sardeshpande? Yashwant Sardeshpande was born in Ukkali village in Basavana Bagevadi taluk of Bijapur district in Karnat ...Read More >
Hubballi: Theatreperson Yashavant Sardeshpande, 60, passed away in Bengaluru on Monday morning due to a heart attack. He is survived by wife Malati and daughter Dosti alias Kalpashri.Sardeshpande presented his comedy plays as also certain movies in north Karnataka lingo, especially the Dharwad dialect. He was born to parents Sridhar and Kalpana on June 13, 1965, in Vijayapura.He studied at Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 and New English School here. He pursued an apprenticeship at Kirloskar in Harihar a ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 15 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the state government, through the Uttarakhand Language Institute, is taking concrete steps to preserve, compile, and restore the scattered literature of the state. He added that continuous efforts are being made to safeguard local languages and dialects so that future generations remain connected to their rich linguistic heritage. The Chief Minister emphasised that the literary and c ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 15 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the state government, through the Uttarakhand Language Institute, is taking concrete steps to preserve, compile, and restore the scattered literature of the state. He added that continuous efforts are being made to safeguard local languages and dialects so that future generations remain connected to their rich linguistic heritage. The Chief Minister emphasised that the literary and c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): The Australian High Commission to India on Sunday extended warm greetings on the occasion of Hindi Diwas and underscored how the language is a bridge of friendship. The High Commission uniquely celebrated Hindi Day by saying out loud popular Hindi tongue-twisters and shared the video in a post on X. Also Read | Sushila Karki Assumes Charge As Nepal's Interim PM, Declares Gen Z Protest Victims As 'Martyrs'. "Hindi is not just a language; it is a bridge of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar extended warm greetings on the occasion of Hindi Diwas on Sunday. In a post on X, he highlighted how the Hindi language serves as an important aspect of the growing global interest in Indian culture and traditions. The EAM thanked the linguists and Hindi language enthusiasts who strive for the promotion of the language across the world. "Heartiest greetings on Hindi Diwas. Hindi is an important aspect of the g ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) As India marked Hindi Diwas on Sunday, leaders across the country extended greetings on the occasion, describing the language as a powerful force of unity and an essential element in building a 'Viksit' and 'Atmanirbhar' India. Observed every year on September 14, Hindi Diwas commemorates the adoption of Hindi as one of India's official languages. The date holds historical importance, as in 1949, the Constituent Assembly reached a consensus on the official lan ...Read More >
Kolkata, Aug 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Members of the civil society and a section of intellectuals from West Bengal have expressed solidarity with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress' sustained protests on the attack of the "Bengali" language and alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking migrant workers in other states. The outcry intensified after a letter from a Delhi Police inspector at the Lodhi Colony police station -- seeking a translator for the "Bangladeshi language" ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 4: Rx Propellant, an Actis platform, is proud to announce that 1GV, its flagship life sciences campus located in Genome Valley, Hyderabad, has been awarded the prestigious EDGE Advanced Certification by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. This recognition highlights 1GV exceptional performance in energy efficiency, water conservation, and use of low-carbon materials--cementing its position as one of the most sustain ...Read More >
Kolkata, Aug 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP's Information Technology cell chief Amit Malviya on Monday accused the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of "inciting linguistic conflict" through her false narratives, accusing Delhi Police of referring to "Bengali" as a "Bangladeshi language". Malviya's reaction on Monday morning came in response to two social media statements issued on Sunday evening, one by Mamata Banerjee and the other by her nephew and Trinamool Congress's general secretary, Ab ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid chaos over Delhi police allegedly referring to Bengali as Bangladeshi language in a communication note, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader on Monday morning hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, suggesting that she be booked under National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly inciting linguistic conflict. He argued that her reaction to the entire issue was "misplaced and dangerously inflammatory", while adding that Delhi Police's letter does not describe Bangla as ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for calling out the Delhi police for allegedly referring to Bengali as a Bangladeshi language, labelling it a "direct insult to the very language in which the National Anthem is composed." Stalin said such remarks were not "inadvertent errors" but a reflection of a regime that undermines India's linguistic diversity. "The Delhi Police, under the Union Home Ministry, has described Bengali as ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand has said that a living cow should have been taken into the new Parliament building at Central Vista during its inauguration."If a statue of a cow can enter Parliament, why can't a living cow be taken inside?" he told reporters on Sunday. He pointed out that the Sengol held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi while entering the new Parliament building had a cow engraved on it."A real cow should have also been taken into the building to bestow blessings. If ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 4 (ANI): Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan made strong remarks on the necessity of education while addressing a gathering at the Agaram Foundation event in Chennai. Education is the only weapon that can break the chains of dictatorship and Sanatan, the Rajya Sabha MP said on Sunday. Kamal Haasan added, Dont take anything else in your hands, only education. We cannot win without it, because the majority can make you lose. Majority Fools (Moo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid chaos over Delhi police allegedly referring to Bengali as Bangladeshi language in a communication note, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader on Monday morning hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, suggesting that she be booked under National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly inciting linguistic conflict. He argued that her reaction to the entire issue was "misplaced and dangerously inflammatory", while adding that Delhi Police's letter does not describe Bangla as ...Read More >
Kolkata, Aug 3 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamta Banerjee on Sunday lashed out at the Delhi Police for referring to the Bengali language as "Bangladeshi national language" in a purported letter, alleging that it was "insulting, anti-national and unconstitutional". Party national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee, who also shared the letter on X, echoed his party chief's sentiment and alleged that it was a calculated attempt by the BJP to "defame Bengal". BJP's sta ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): In the ongoing second edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL), Central Delhi Kings' Yash Dhull lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium with a sensational century -- the first of DPL 2025 -- to guide his team to a commanding 8-wicket victory over North Delhi Strikers. Chasing a target of 175, Dhull put on a batting masterclass, remaining unbeaten on 101 off just 56 deliveries, laced with eight fours and seven sixes. His composed yet aggressive innings ensured Central ...Read More >
Kolkata, Aug 3 (PTI) Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday claimed that the 'Bangladeshi national language' term written in a purported letter by an officer of Delhi Police, investigating a case under the Foreigners' Act, was a calculated attempt by the BJP to "defame Bengal". Earlier in the day, the TMC posted a letter, in its X handle, claiming that the police officer in charge of the investigation has written to the Banga Bhawan in the national capital, seeking a translator for " ...Read More >
Renowned Telugu actor and comedian Fish Venkat, whose real name was Venkat Raj, passed away at the age of 53 on a somber Friday in Hyderabad. As reported by 123 Telugu, Venkat had been struggling with severe kidney issues for several months. His condition progressively declined, leading to his admission into intensive care, where he was placed on both dialysis and ventilator support. Medical professionals had urged an immediate kidney transplant, but despite all interventions, his health continu ...Read More >
YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy supports Hindi as a language for learning and teaching in schools and colleges, emphasizing that English should be the priority in primary education. He criticized Pawan Kalyan and Nara Lokesh for their double standards, recalling their previous opposition to English medium instruction in government schools. VIJAYAWADA: Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said there is nothing wrong with learning and teaching Hindi in sc ...Read More >
Kolkata: CM Mamata Banerjee on Thursday challenged those "claiming there were 17 lakh Rohingya" in Bengal to give her the addresses of these illegal immigrants if they really knew where they were.Launching an attack on a campaign to "equate Bengal with Rohingya and Bangladeshis", the CM said: "They label everyone speaking Bengali 'Bangladeshi' and 'Rohingya'. Rohingya are from Myanmar, how would they know Bengali? Those making these claims do not even realise this.""The last refugees to enter In ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The US embassy in India has warned that "committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues -- it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas". The warning was issued days after a video of an Indian woman who tried to leave a store with a cart full of items without paying went viral. This also prompted the embassy to say, "The US values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws."Res ...Read More >
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