Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Special Stories

Bhindranwale, Congress, and Khalistan: Why Kangana's 'Emergency' faces Sikh ire

NEW DELHI: The Emergency is still a controversial issue in the Indian polity, and sparks are bound to fly when a controversy-courting actor like Kangana Ranaut seeks to present it onscreen. However, the film's release has been stuck as various Sikh organisations across the country, including the SGPC, take umbrage over the depiction of the community and the Punjab troubles.

Punjab police in joint Ops with central agencies bust Pak backed arms smuggling module, two held with 4 made for NATO army Glock pistols

TARN TARAN: Amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per the vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Tarn Taran Police in joint operation with Central Agencies busted a Pak-backed Arms Smuggling Module with the arrest of two operatives from the area of Sheron in Tarn Taran, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.

PM Modi shares story of human-animal bond in Assam's Barekuri village

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared on Sunday a heartwarming story of affection between humans and animals in Barekuri village in Assam's Tinsukia district in his monthly programme 'Mann Ki Baat'.

SC fixes Sep 5 for hearing CM Kejriwal’s pleas

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday fixed September 5 for hearing pleas filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking bail and challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the alleged excise policy scam.

Yohan and Michelle Poonawalla acquire an iconic Cuffe Parade Mansion with plans to use it as a lavish Mumbai home for their family

MUMBAI: Renowned billionaire industrialist Yohan Poonawalla and Michelle Poonawalla, a renowned philanthropist, entrepreneur, design and architecture authority, have made a significant addition to their vast and diverse property portfolio by acquiring a massive mansion standing on its own grounds in the most coveted and exclusive area of Cuffe Parade in South Mumbai. The standalone property, spanning approximately 30,000 sq ft., joins a prestigious collection of mansions in the area that are typically priced between ₹400-750 crores.

From Zero earning to lakhs of rupees in the pocket of Shrimp Farmers

LUDHIANA: Owing to R&D initiatives of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, the salt affected waterlogged zero earning waste lands of south west Punjab are being potentially utilized for aquaculture with remunerative economic returns ranging from Rs. 50,000 to 5 lakh per acre through fish and shrimp farming, respectively.

A Tale of Unheard Listeners of Radio across Indo-Pak Border

CHANDIGARH: In India, the radio remains a cornerstone of communication, with a staggering 57.4 million individuals, equivalent to 4% of the population, regularly tuning in. Similarly, in Pakistan, approximately 5 million people, constituting around 2.35% of the population, engage with radio content on a daily basis. These statistics underscore the enduring popularity and influence of radio as a medium of connection and entertainment in both nations.

Man held for murder of wife, daughter in UP district

DEORIA: The Deoria Police have arrested a 35-year-old man, Raju Kumar, for the murder of his wife and infant daughter.

Unsustainable Habitat Raises Concerns Over Safety and Geologic Stability

PARWANOO(HP): On way to Shimla one can see number of such mind blowing scene on either side of the highway. Blaming nature for destruction is no solution. Man himself has to blame for all disasters because of his follies being played with the nature brings destruction. The IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate change reports that the Himalayas and coastal regions of India will be the hardest hit by climate change. Anthropogenic factors created by man have also significantly contributed to disaster.

The son donated his body along with his wife when he got inspired from mother

KAITHAL: Haryana State Rice Miller and Dealer Association President Amarjeet Chhabra along with his wife Ambika Chhabra have given the message to the society to donate their bodies by filling the body donation form here Today, on the occasion of Mahashivratri festival, International Women's Day and his own birthday, Chhabra filled the body donation forms.

Chasing auroras

NEW DELHI: As winter blankets the Northern Hemisphere, a celestial dance unfolds across the night sky – the enchanting display of the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights. Under the Arctic night sky, witness the ethereal glow of the Aurora Borealis, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Reconciliation is what the Partition Museum hopes to achieve: Kishwar Desai

AMRITSAR: No matter how many times one visits the Partition Museum in Amritsar, the 'Gallery of Hope' always makes you stand still. Amid the horror of 1947, this life-affirming space asserts the painful yet important process of reconciliation, of certain acknowledgements and the will to move forward without trying to erase.

Punjab farmer Dilpreet Singh who turns exporter of ready-to-cook millets to Australia

CHANDIGARH: The Central government's Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated around 500 startups in marketing and exporting millet based value added products.

Landmark UN report reveals shocking state of wildlife

SAMARKAND: The first-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report was released on Monday by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), a UN biodiversity treaty, at the opening of a major UN wildlife conservation conference (CMS COP14) and revealed some startling facts.

For the children, by the children

NEW DELHI: Entirely conceptualised with children from 10 government schools in Ambedkar Nagar, Tigri and Khanpur areas of New Delhi, the Kalakriti Arts Festival (KAF) to be held on February 12 and 13 is a two-day visual delight with art installations, artful corners, exhibitions, interactive spaces and performances by students.