India is a culturally diverse country, and this shows in the innumerable different ways that individuals greet one another in its diverse states. As much as “Namaste” is common knowledge, there exist specific greetings per state that signify local tradition and culture. Besides improving communication, learning these salutations builds an appreciation for the different cultures…
<p>A stampede on Saturday night resulted in 18 deaths as thousands of devotees rushed to board trains for the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, leading to chaos at the overcrowded railway station. (Picture credit: Anindya Chattopadhyay)<br><br><br></p> NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Sunday revealed that confusion over similar train names and multiple delays contributed to…
Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, received the distinguished governor’s citation from Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, in recognition of her visionary leadership and exceptional contributions to society.A social media announcement on X by Reliance Foundation highlighted the citation’s recognition of Nita Ambani’s significant influence across various sectors including education, healthcare, sports, arts, culture,…
Representative image (Picture credit: AP) NEW DELHI: Authorities on Sunday released the names of those deceased in the stampede that occurred at New Delhi Railway Station previous night. At least 18 people lost their lives in the incident that took place due to a surge of crowd waiting to board trains to Prayagraj for Maha…
The Champions Trophy is set to return for its ninth edition, featuring the top eight ODI teams in the world. Hosted by defending champions Pakistan and the UAE, the tournament will be played for the first time since 2017, when Pakistan lifted the trophy for the first time. The qualification for the 2025 Champions Trophy…
NEW DELHI: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday called for the unity of “Hindu society” and emphasized its role in shaping the nation. He categorically mentioned that “those who thought that they could not live with that nature, they made their own separate country,” in an apparent reference to Pakistan. “What does the Sangh want…
One of history’s oldest mysteries, the true identity of the infamous serial killer “Jack the Ripper,” who terrorised Victorian London’s East End in the late 1800s—may have finally been solved after 137 years, as the murderer who brutally raped and eviscerated five women, most of them sex workers, has reportedly been identified.English historian and author…
NEW DELHI: A 57-year-old woman in Prakasam district, unable to tolerate her son’s alleged misconduct, reportedly killed him and, with the help of relatives, dismembered his body into five pieces, police said on Saturday.Prakasam Superintendent of Police A R Damodar stated that K Lakshmi Devi allegedly murdered her 35-year-old son, K Shyam Prasad, a cleaner,…
Munawar Faruqui has returned to the cinema with his latest show, Hafta Vasooli. It debuted on the OTT platform JioHotstar on February 14. The internet is buzzing with footage from the show, and netizens say it’s a smash hit. But what piqued our interest from the first episode was the Bigg Boss 17 winner mocking…
NEW DELHI: Joint security forces in Manipur have dismantled several “illegal check posts” set up by “village volunteers” along the Imphal-Churachandpur road, ensuring the free movement of vehicles. Police on Saturday informed that these check posts had been established since the beginning of conflict in the state. “Joint security forces dismantled volunteer check posts at…
