The NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) issued a notice to the West Bengal government over alleged unabated human rights violations due to violence in Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district. Taking suo-motu cognizance of reports over the incident, the commission has asked the State Chief Secretary and Director General of Police to send reports within…
Attukal Pongala Mahotsavam The historic Attukal Pongala falls on 25th February this year. Pongala is usually prepared in earthen pots. There is a belief behind this. The Goddess-fondly referred to as ‘Attukalamma’ is said to be appeased by preparing Pongala in earthen pots. Use of earthen pot is very important in many Hindu rituals. It is…
New Delhi. ISRO has accomplished a major milestone in the human rating of its CE20 cryogenic engine that powers the cryogenic stage of the human-rated LVM3 launch vehicle for Gaganyaan missions, with the completion of the final round of ground qualification tests on February 13, 2024. The final test was the seventh of a series…
Chennai (VSK). Bharat is bestowed with massive maritime resources with about 7500 Kms long coast and an Ocean named after it. Our long-term plans for the blue economy have to envision sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, preserving the health of the ocean ecosystem, improved livelihoods and job creation. The 3rd World Ocean…
Swami Vivekanand said, “The ideal of womanhood in Bharat is motherhood -that marvellous, unselfish, all-suffering, ever-forgiving mother. The wife walks behind – the shadow. She must imitate the life of the mother; that is her duty. But the mother is the ideal of love; she rules the family, she possesses the family”. Again, he once…
The High Court has upheld the judgment of the trial court in the TP Chandrasekharan murder case. The High Court upheld the verdict that sentenced life imprisonment for 11 accused individuals, including MC Anoop, Kirmani Manoj, Kodi Suni, TJ Rajeesh, CPI(M) Panoor area committee member PK Kunjananthan, and a three-year sentence for Kannur resident Lambu…
Former Director General of DRDO Dr. Tessy Thomas said that, the lessons on equality between men and women should start from home. One should have respect for oneself, respect others, and also help everyone to move confidently in the society. She said that children should be brought up equally regardless of male and female differences….
Tension prevailed in South Goa’s Sao Jose De Areal village on Sunday after some christian people objected to the installation of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the Maratha warrior. The arguments broke out a day ahead of the 394th birth anniversary of the Maratha emperor. On his birth anniversary, events are held across the…
Bharatiya women’s team on Sunday scripted history after clinching their first-ever Badminton Asia Team Championships title, beating Thailand in the summit clash. Bharat had won two medals in the past with the men’s team claiming bronze medals in the 2016 and 2020 editions. However, it is the first-ever major title for women in team championships…
The second Aastha special train, dedicated to pilgrims embarking on a spiritual journey to Ayodhya, has started its service from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The train which departed from Thiruvananthapuram at 7:50 p.m. last night, is scheduled to reach Ayodhya at 1 p.m. on the 21st. Pilgrims gathered at the railway station started chanting “Jai Shri Ram”…
