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Tharoor Lauds PM Modi's Ramnath Goenka Lecture

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor praised PM Modi's Ramnath Goenka Lecture as an economic outlook and cultural call to action. Read the key highlights from the significant address.

China School Morning Salute Triggers Outcry

A Chinese school's mandatory morning salute ritual to teachers sparks global controversy over educational practices and student rights. Discover the full story.

Vidhu Verma awarded Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship 2025

Political scientist Vidhu Verma from JNU has been selected for the prestigious 2025 Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship. Her research will explore how Gandhi, Ambedkar, and Tagore confronted colonial violence and epistemic injustice. Read more about this signific

Mohali School Plastic Waste Awareness Session

GMSSS School in Mohali conducted an awareness session on reducing plastic waste, educating students about environmental conservation and sustainable practices for a greener future.

Amritsar shrine offers liquor as prasad to saint

Discover the unique shrine of Baba Bohar in Amritsar where devotees offer liquor as prasad to the 18th-century saint. Learn about this fascinating tradition that defies conventional religious practices.

The Untouchable Christmas Crockery Phenomenon

Explore why special Christmas dinnerware remains unused in Indian households. Discover the cultural significance and emotional attachment to festive crockery that's too sacred to use.

OREAT fines builder Rs 10 lakh for unfair practices

Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal imposes Rs 10 lakh fine on developer for Shylock-like behavior. Landmark order protects homebuyer rights, orders possession after 4-year delay. #RealEstate #ConsumerRights

Calcutta HC Questions 'Sir' Prefix in Voter Lists

Calcutta High Court directs Election Commission to file affidavit on PIL challenging 'Sir' prefix usage based on 2002 voter lists, raising questions about colonial-era honorifics in democratic processes.

5 Morning Meditation Practices for Beginners

Discover easy morning meditation techniques from a spiritual mentor that can transform your daily routine and boost mental wellness. Perfect for beginners seeking inner peace.

Oil Lanterns: India's Forgotten Freedom Symbol

Discover the inspiring story of how ordinary citizens used oil lanterns to defy British oppression and light the way for India's freedom struggle in this powerful historical account.

Sultanpur Lodhi Hosts Groundbreaking Green Nagar Kirtan

Sultanpur Lodhi witnessed a historic environmental initiative as the Sikh community organized a revolutionary plastic-free Nagar Kirtan, combining spiritual devotion with ecological consciousness in a spectacular display of faith and sustainability.

Orissa's Forgotten Famine: A Colonial Tragedy

Explore the devastating 19th century famine that ravaged Orissa, exposing colonial administrative failures and claiming countless lives in one of India's darkest historical episodes.

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