New Delhi: India is “most likely” undercounting heat-related deaths due to a lack of robust data but the government is now improving surveillance to minimize the impact of extreme conditions on health, former WHO chief scientist and health ministry advisor Soumya Swaminathan has said. In an interview with PTI on the sidelines of TERI’s World…
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Governor S Abdul Nazeer, and YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy extended their greetings on International Women’s Day on Saturday. Naidu emphasized that celebrating Women’s Day is not just a formality but a societal responsibility. “We firmly believe that women’s development alone will lead to societal development,…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu today stressed that there should be more women in the workforce as India is heading towards becoming the third biggest economy in the world. Addressing a day-long conference on the theme ‘Nari Shakti Se Viksit Bharat’ in New Delhi today to mark International Women’s Day, the President emphasized that the…
Navasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that in the last 10 years, his government has given top priority to women’s security, and amended laws to introduce capital punishment for heinous crimes like rape. Addressing a huge gathering at Vansi Borsi village in Navsari district on International Women’s Day Modi said that India was…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked the government and the people of Barbados for the Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados award and dedicated it to the 1.4 billion Indians. Modi has been bestowed with the prestigious award in recognition of his “strategic leadership” and “valuable assistance” during the Covid pandemic. “Grateful…
Surat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took a swipe at the Congress, saying those who have zero seats may not be able to count the zeros in Rs 32 lakh crore loans disbursed by the Centre under the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana targeted at micro-enterprises. Notably, the Congress failed to open its account in…
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said his government is working with the Centre on a time frame for the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory. Talking to reporters here after presenting his maiden budget in the legislative assembly earlier in the day, he said a Union Territory with an…
MS Shanker Last week, we discussed aspects of graft, nepotism, and the failure of investigative agencies to act against office-bearers, including former cricketers. The author has received unprecedented appreciation and support from all sections, and everyone connected with cricket is eager to share their experiences. While each of them has a different story to tell,…
Behold, Janaka’s daughter, Sita, fully conscious of the perils that lay ahead, trembled with fear at the unfolding events of her life. Anxiously, she pondered whether news of her plight had reached Rama. Her anger swelled, her frustration ignited by the failed efforts of Jatayu, who had fallen short in restraining the demon. Her eyes,…
Kesari Nandan Hanuman Temple in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, is a unique and revered shrine dedicated to Lord Hanuman. One of its most distinctive features is its construction using coconuts, leading to its local nickname, the “Coconut Temple.” This temple is believed to be one of India’s only two east-facing Hanuman temples, the other being in…
