NEW DELHI: Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said there’s no threat to India-Russia economic partnership from the strain in India-US ties and complimented India for showing “self-respect” by not buckling under external pressure in securing its energy interests.Speaking after a meeting with his counterpart S Jaishankar on the margins of the UNGA, he said Russia…
Lucknow: A major controversy erupted in Banvirpur village of Mahmoodabad area in Sitapur after parents accused a school management of forcing Hindu students to write “I Love Mohammad” on slogan charts during a competition.The incident triggered protests from parents, leading to police intervention and the arrest of a woman teacher and the manager of Amar…
In 2021, Kamla Prasad Yadav bought land at Verna, and even though the Covid-19 pandemic delayed plans, the dream of a stadium is now a reality Panaji: A builder by profession, Kamla Prasad Yadav isn’t buying land to just construct buildings and make profits.In 2021, Yadav, sarpanch of Chicalim panchayat, bought land at Verna in…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi Sunday said when Chhath Puja finds a place in Unesco’s list, people across the world will be able to experience its grandeur and divinity, reports Manash Gohain. He pointed out that Kolkata’s Durga Puja had earlier received a similar recognition, reinforcing the possibility of Chhath securing global acknowledgment.During his campaign…
Lucknow: Stating that youth and women are collecting business leads and forging deals at the UPITS 2025, an official spokesperson on Sunday informed that present-day youth are emerging as job creators rather than job seekers.Take the example of 23-year-old Yash Gupta, who scaled up his father’s company. “This is our first time at UPITS, and…
NEW DELHI: Flying into India is expected to become a smooth affair from Oct 1 for foreigners, with delays at immigration counters set to become a thing of the past. They will no longer be required to fill physical disembarkation cards that are currently submitted at immigration. All foreign nationals travelling here for work, tourism,…
Lucknow: When PM Narendra Modi on Sunday elaborated on the significance of Maharshi Valmiki and the Ramayana in the 126th episode of Mann Ki Baat, the construction of temples dedicated to Valmiki and Nishadraj Guha at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya gained momentum.Valmiki Jayanti will be observed on Oct 7. Maharshi Valmiki is one…
Vasudeo Gaitonde was a man who pursued perfection. He could spend months on a single canvas, only to destroy it if it failed his exacting standards. In his lifetime, his sublime abstractions-with their play of light and colour -were often overshadowed in a market enamoured of the decorative aesthetic of figurative art. Little could he…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Police’s stall at the third edition of the UP International Trade Show (UPITS) was awarded for excellence in presentation and public engagement. The trade show, jointly organised by the Uttar Pradesh govt and India Exposition Mart, concluded in Gautam Buddh Nagar with wide participation from multiple sectors.Under the guidance of DGP Rajeev…
KARUR: Saturday’s deadly stampede at the TVK rally in Tamil Nadu, which left 40 people dead, was a tragedy in the making from the word go.To start with, it was the timing. TVK president Vijay was supposed to arrive at the rally between noon and 1pm. But by the time he reached the spot, it…