Tribal communities are flag bearers of Indian culture and traditions: Durgadas Uikey

Tribal communities are flag bearers of Indian culture and traditions: Durgadas Uikey

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The three-day Tribal students Parliament organised at the NDMC Convention Centre, witnessed participation of more than 300 tribal students from across the country. Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey, who attended the event on Sunday, lauded the initiative and called for strengthening cultural … Read more

Indian army organises ex-servicemen rally in Assam’s Tamulpur

Indian army organises ex-servicemen rally in Assam’s Tamulpur

Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, March 9 (IANS) The Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps under the aegis of Eastern Command successfully conducted a Mega Ex-servicemen Rally on Sunday at Tamulpur in Assam, officials said. The rally re-emphasised the Indian Army’s commitment to the welfare of those who have served the nation with pride and honour. … Read more

Indian Army contingent departs for joint exercise in Kyrgyzstan

Indian Army contingent departs for joint exercise in Kyrgyzstan

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) With the aim of addressing common concerns of international terrorism, an Indian Army contingent, comprising troops from the elite Parachute Regiment, left for Kyrgyzstan to take part in a joint exercise starting Monday. The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar is … Read more

Indian Navy hails women officers for historic voyage on International Women’s Day

Indian Navy hails women officers for historic voyage on International Women's Day

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Indian Navy on Saturday lauded two women officers from the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition for their remarkable courage in sailing through the challenging waters of the South Atlantic Ocean, marking a significant milestone in women’s empowerment within the armed forces. Lt Cdr Dilna and Lt Cdr Roopa have … Read more

Indian Navy’s first training squadron concludes visit to Thailand

Indian Navy's first training squadron concludes visit to Thailand

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The visit of First Training Squadron (1TS) of Indian Navy comprising the INS Sujata, INS Shardul and ICGS Veera to Phuket Deep Sea Port in Thailand concluded on Friday, Navy officials said. As part of the ongoing training deployment of the 1TS to South East Asia, INS Shardul, INS Sujata … Read more

‘JFK, mass cooking, and fashion fiascos’: The colourful but exacting lives of Indian diplomatic spouses (Book Review)

'JFK, mass cooking, and fashion fiascos': The colourful but exacting lives of Indian diplomatic spouses (Book Review)

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Even amid themselves, they note how they seem to only make gulab jamuns and samosas by the hundreds for official occasions, but India’s ‘informal diplomats’ frequently show their metier. Like this absent diplomat’s pregnant wife, under house arrest in Dhaka with her young son amid the 1965 war, ensuring she … Read more

Hindi is language of the heart of every Indian, says Assam CM

Hindi is language of the heart of every Indian, says Assam CM

Guwahati, March 5 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that Hindi is not only the official language of the country but it is also the language of the heart of every Indian. CM Sarma while speaking at a function here on regional languages also hailed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s pledge … Read more

Mizoram capital to come on Indian railway map within 5 months

Mizoram capital to come on Indian railway map within 5 months

Aizawl/Guwahati, March 4 (IANS) Mizoram’s Aizawl will be the fourth capital city in the northeast region to be joined by a railway link, and within five months, with the Bairabi-Sairang new line project at an advanced completion stage, officials said on Tuesday. Railway officials said that the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is laying the new … Read more

Physicist Brian Greene hails Indian students’ passion for science, innovation

Physicist Brian Greene hails Indian students’ passion for science, innovation

Agra, March 2 (IANS) Renowned physicist Dr. Brian Greene on Sunday praised Indian students for their passion for science and innovation, highlighting that their ambition is sure to make a global impact. “The passion for science and innovation that I have witnessed in India is unparalleled. The energy and curiosity among students here are truly … Read more