- Friday, May 03, 2024
Officials examining the blast near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi that occurred on Tuesday (26) believe it was a well-coordinated plan. They suggest the perpetrators were aware of the absence of CCTV cameras on Prithviraj Road, police sources said on Wednesday (27). A low-intensity blast occurred in the area…
From September 30, the dedication celebrations of BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey, have commenced, spanning a nine-day celebration in the presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj. Leaders, including heads of state worldwide, have expressed their support. India's prime minister Narendra Modi and prime minister Rishi Sunak have…
The centennial birth anniversary of His Holiness (HH) Pramukh Swami Maharaj (1921-2016) was observed at a special commemorative event in the UK parliament on Monday (19). The occasion saw the presence of a number of dignitaries, including the virtual presence of prime minister Rishi Sunak. At the centennial celebration, special…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday clarified that it has no proposal to replace the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi's picture on currency notes. Referring to media reports that claimed that the Finance Ministry and the Reserve Bank of India were considering a proposal to also use images of famous personalities like Rabindranath Tagore…
THIS week marks the birth anniversary of legendary Indian movie director Mrinal Sen. The pioneering filmmaker, born on May 14, 1923, received global acclaim for his work during an incredible creative journey that left a lasting impact. The Bengali maestro won government honours, an incredible 18 National Awards, international accolades,…
INDIA's former prime minister Indira Gandhi valued Rahul Gandhi’s “grit and determination”, according to a new book. It added that she often considered him mature enough to be taken into confidence on subjects she avoided discussing even with his parents when he was barely 14. The book Leaders, Politicians, Citizens…
INDIA has tested a ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead up to 5,000 kilometres (3,100 miles), the defence ministry said, in what media called a "stern signal" to China as the two remain locked in a border spat. The Agni-5 missile blasted off from Abdul Kalam Island off…
AFFORDABLE childcare, paid leave, flexible working hours – this could be the wish list of any working woman or couple – but for Indra Nooyi, it is a “moonshot mission” that governments and companies need to resolve. The former CEO of PepsiCo became a role model to millions of young…
INDIA on Monday (28) successfully test-fired Agni Prime missile from a defence base off Odisha coast, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said in a statement. Agni Prime is a new generation surface-to-surface ballistic missile, having a range of 1000 to 2000 km. It was test-fired from a mobile…
SCHEME BENEFICIARY SWAPPED LAW CAREER FOR ‘CREATIVE’ LIFE OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS by AMIT ROY NOW more than ever is the time for lockdown literature, and Rashmi Sirdeshpande is urging budding British Asian authors to respond to Penguin’s WriteNow scheme aimed at discovering “under-represented writers across the UK” – just as…
INDIA's 8-year-old child environmental activist Licypriya Kangujam often dubbed as India’s Greta has completed one year of protests in front of Indian Parliament on Friday (7). “Today completed my 1 year of protests in front of the Parliament House of India to pass a climate change law in India. Delhi…
Amitabh Bachchan [caption id="attachment_65710" align="alignnone" width="530"] Amitabh Bachchan (Photo: NIKLAS HALLE'NAFPGetty Images).[/caption] INDIA'S one of the leading Bollywood actors, Amitabh Bachchan contested in 1984 parliamentary election as a Congress party candidate. The veteran actor contested from Allahabad constituency against former Uttar Pradesh chief minister HN Bahuguna. He defeated his rival…
BAPS spiritual leader His Holiness Pujya Mahant Swami Maharaj and former US president Barack Obama discussed the contribution by the Indian diaspora and how they can be more involved in public life during a recent meeting in Washington DC. Paying tribute to BAPS temples, the former US president noted that…
Indian authorities have removed a copy of the Bible and the Koran from a new statue of a former president after a complaint by a Hindu nationalist party, officials said Tuesday (1). The removal of the books has fuelled a religious row over a carving depicting a Hindu holy book…
A 65-year-old Pakistan national has been arrested on charges of drug-peddling, police said on Sunday (23). The arrest comes ahead of prime minister Narendra Modi's visit to Rameswaram in the district to inaugurate a memorial for former president APJ Abdul Kalam on July 27. Mohammed Yunus, from Karachi, was arrested…
Head of socio-spiritual organisation BAPS and inspirer of world renowned Akshardham mandir, HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj passed away on 13 August 2016 at 6 pm. The word spread fast and the small town of Sarangpur was soon flooded with devotees and well-wishers eager for darshan. As soon as news were…