Guwahati: The rhythmic beats of the dhak gave way to farewell prayers along Brahmaputra on Wednesday as idols of Goddess Durga were brought for immersion on Vijaya Dashami, marking the culmination of the five-day Durga Puja celebrations across Assam.From Guwahati to towns and districts across the state, puja committees began taking idols to rivers and…
Lucknow: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will organise special religious ceremonies to mark Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti on Oct 26 at the Valmiki temple within the Ram temple complex in Ayodhya.The celebrations will feature a ceremonial abhishek of the idol of Maharishi Valmiki, followed by elaborate prayer rituals.The preparations were reviewed on Wednesday, with…
Departure of polling parties from Bhawani Niketan for Panchayat election Jaipur: A total of 6,926 candidates are contesting panchayat samiti and zila parishad member elections in the first phase of panchayat polls Thursday. Of these, 5,233 are contesting panchayat samiti seats and 1,693 are vying for zila parishad membership. Departure of polling parties from Bhawani…
SC clarified that its observations did not touch upon the merits of the case against Keralam ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan and his relatives. NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Wednesday stayed for a week Kerala Police’s investigation against ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan and his relatives in the CMRL-Exalogic payoff case and said a division bench of HC should not…
Don Jr has not said anything publicly about his reported opposition Donald Trump Jr, US President Donald Trump’s eldest son, privately opposed the war with Iran from its outset, reportedly believing Washington should stay out of another conflict in the Middle East.Trump Jr, who has long been sceptical of foreign military intervention, made his opposition…
Actor Noel Clarke poses for photographers at the British Academy Film Awards Nominees Party at Kensington Palace in London, Britain February 11, 2017. British actor and filmmaker Noel Clarke appeared in a London court on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to six charges, including two counts of sexual assault.Clarke also denied three counts of voyeurism…
General:You’re in the mood to try something different today, and that’s not a small thing for you. Mars adds courage, pushing you toward unusual choices, fresh plans, or a new route to an old problem. Brief trips are possible too, whether for work, errands, paperwork, or family duties.Even so, don’t confuse courage with carelessness. The…
New Delhi: How can food, textiles, language, art and music inspire innovation and sustainable living? These questions will take centre stage at RISE 2026 (Re-Imagining School Education), a two-day thought exchange festival on Oct 23 and 24 at Alliance Française de Delhi.Curated by author and educationist Vaishali Gupta, RISE is a collaborative initiative of Alliance…
The Viksit Bharat Mumbai Marina will be developed under a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model. MUMBAI: Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) has invited domestic and international investors to develop a Rs 922.67-crore marina at Victoria Dock, envisaging a new hub for yacht berthing, sailing, marine tourism and waterfront hospitality in the city’s historic…
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Customs officers at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) Sunday apprehended a Myanmar national attempting to smuggle 12.1kg hydroponic ganja.The 28-year-old Thein Htet Aung was intercepted by sleuths after they suspected him while trying to exit the airport’s Terminal 2. He had arrived from Bangkok.Aung had boarded Thai Airways flight TG 325 from Bangkok at…
