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Thousands throng gurdwaras on Guru Gobind’s ‘Prakash Purb’
CHANDIGARH: Thousands of devotees paid obeisance at gurdwaras across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal and Chandigarh on Wednesday to commemorate the 354th birth anniversary of the 10th Sikh master, Guru Gobind Singh.
Guru Gobind Singh…
National Army Day observed at 101 Area
SHILLONG: National Army Day was celebrated in Headquarters 101 Area, Shillong on 15 January 2021. Major General HS Shanbhag Officiating General Officer Commanding 101 Area laid a wreath at the Rhino Prerna Sthal (New War Memorial) to…
HC bars police action against inter-faith couple
LUCKNOW: The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has directed the Amethi police not to take any coercive action against an interfaith couple, on the basis of an FIR lodged against the husband three years ago.
The bench of Justice RR…
Bihu, Makar Sankranti celebrated in NE states
AGARTALA/GUWAHATI: Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the northeastern states on Thursday celebrate Bihu and Makar Sankranti, both harvest festivals, with traditional fervour and enthusiasm.
Lakhs of cheerful men, women and children in…
Dalai Lama to interact with climate activist Greta, scientists
DHARAMSALA: Nobel Peace Laureate and spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, will have tete-a-tete with climate change activist Greta Thunberg and leading scientists on January 10, an announcement said on Monday.
The Dalai Lama will join in a…
Harris shares family’s Thanksgiving recipe to bring cheers
WASHINGTON: US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has time and again spoken of her inherent love for cooking.
Day ahead of Thanksgiving, Harris took to social media to reveal one of her family's favourite holiday recipes - cornbread…
‘US food insecurity shadows a hungry Thanksgiving’
WASHINGTON: As the US traditional festival Thanksgiving approaches, the Brookings Institution reported that food insecurity crisis is ongoing in the country, indicating a difficult time for many households during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Proposal to set up museum for Muslims in Assam sparks debate
GUWAHATI: A Congress MLA's proposal to set up a museum for the Muslims living in Char Anchal (riverine area) at the famous Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, sparked a debate in Assam with the state's powerful Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on…
70% of Indian travellers to be more price-conscious: Survey
NEW DELHI: The global pandemic put an immediate halt on travel, and while restrictions have started to ease in many parts of the world, the financial legacy of COVID-19 will linger for much longer. While travellers may still be keen to…
The alternative workplace
NEW DELHI: As remote working becomes an increasingly viable option for more people, with location independence becoming the new norm, these seven phenomenal locations fuel fantasies of working from 'home'.
Travel platform, Booking.com,…