Basant Panchami 2024 is here and this festival marks the end of winters and the beginning of Spring. If you are wondering why Basant Panchami is celebrated, this video will help you understand the reasoning and the mythology behind this festival. Also called as Vasant Panchami, this festival is considered to be one of the most auspicious days of the year to begin something new. This day is considered extremely auspicious for weddings too. Yellow colour is the highlight of the day and godess Saraswati is worshipped. Watch the video to know how you can use the auspicious energies of this day for your well being and good luck.
12 February,2024 06:00 PM IST
The Gyanvapi row took fresh turn after ASI report was made public on Jan 24 on direction of Varanasi district court. Hindu side Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain on Jan 25 claimed existence of Hindu Temple prior to construction of the existing structure. He cited ASI’s “conclusive finding” in the report which brought about elation amongst the Hindu side petitioner and lawyers. Meanwhile, Jain on January 29 filled an application in SC demanding withdrawal of stay order on survey given on 19 May 2023. He said ASI should be allowed to conduct a study and feature study of the 'Wazukhana' area.
30 January,2024 11:16 AM IST
Republic Day 2024 is here on 26th Jan 2024. The day marks the adoption of India's constitution and India's transition from a British colony to a republic on January 26, 1950. The country has been swept by national fervor. It is on this day that India displays its military prowess and regional beauty through the grand Republic Day Parade. While most of us get a Republic day holiday, ideas to celebrate Republic Day may not come easy. Worry not! We are here to help you with Republic Day celebration ideas. From the Republic Day Parade to Heritage walks, here are fun and patriotic things you can do this 26th January 2024 Republic Day.
24 January,2024 05:00 PM IST
Amid the India-Maldives Row, speculations of the withdrawal of Indian troops from Maldives are rife. According to Maldives news reports, the President proposed the removal of Indian troops before March 15. Meanwhile, Maldives issues a press release following India-Maldives High-Level Core Group meeting in Male. India, however, putting rumours to rest said that a discussion to find "mutually workable solution" was done in Male. The two sides also agreed to hold the next meeting of the High-Level Core Group in India on a mutually convenient date. Notably, the diplomatic row was triggered between India and Maldives after 3 Maldivian leaders posted derogatory remarks against PM Modi mocking him over his recent trip to Lakshadweep. The matter was strongly raised by India, with Male and top opposition leaders of the island nation slamming the ruling establishment over the row. Further, the Maldives is facing a boycott from Indian tourists, one of its biggest sources of tourism income, following the incident.
15 January,2024 11:16 AM IST
International Kite Festival organised in Ahmedabad on January 07. People from 56 countries across the world participated in the kite festival. It was inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The Kite featuring Ayodhya’s Ram Temple captured the attention of the people.
07 January,2024 05:15 PM IST
PM Modi’s recent visit to the ‘Land of Corals’ Lakshadweep, has shot India’s beach heaven to the limelight. The Indian PM shared a post in which he could be seen snorkelling, walking on white sand, and resting on a pristine beach. Soon after the post went viral, Lakshadweep became the 10th most searched word on Google in India. Netizens were quick to compare Lakshadweep with Maldives, and they claimed the former could be a better beach vacation spot. However, the surging popularity of the m Indian island has not been taken in good taste by an MP from Maldives. Reacting to a post featuring PM Modi's visit, Maldives MP Zahid Rameez said that the idea of competing with them is "delusional". Taking to X, PPM's Zahid Rameez made a controversial remark saying, "The permanent smell in the rooms will be the biggest downfall" for India. Twitter users were quick to lambast the Maldives politician for his 'distasteful' remarks on Lakshadweep. Maldives may be one of the top tourist spots, but PM Modi’s vision for Lakshadweep has propelled UT's tourism prospects. PM Modi’s focus in Lakshadweep is to uplift the lives of the people through enhanced development. The Central Government plans to make Lakshadweep a major tourist hub like Maldives. PM Modi Govt has infused more than Rs 1,150 crore to enhance Lakshadweep’s infrastructure. Lakshadweep is situated just north of the Maldives, 400 kilometres west of mainland India. For the tourists who wish to explore their adventurer side, Lakshadweep has to be on their list.
07 January,2024 12:04 PM IST
Rajya Sabha Independent MP Kartikeya Sharma extended support to the three new Criminal Laws on December 21. The Independent MP from Haryana talked tough about the ‘colonial laws’ formed under the leadership of Lord Macaulay and lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah for making the new laws possible. On December 20th, Home Minister Amit Shah had said that the new criminal law bills are in consonance with the spirit of the Constitution and have been brought keeping in mind the well-being of the people of the country. Amit Shah said the bills will encourage the use of technology in giving justice to people. He said "mob-lynching" had been included as an offence in the bills.
25 December,2023 02:00 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on November 01 drew parallels between the Israel-Gaza conflict and the Congress Vs BJP fight in Rajasthan. CM Yogi further said that the solution to the Taliban is Bajrang Bali's mace. While addressing a public rally, he said, “Are you watching, how the Taliban mindset is being crushed in Gaza?' Hitting the target and crushing it with precision.”
02 November,2023 01:18 PM IST
National Unity Day is celebrated on 31st Oct every year to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. Today marks the 148th birth anniversary of the ‘Iron Man of India’, Sardar Patel. PM Modi visited the Statue of Unity in Gujarat and paid floral tribute to the ‘Iron Man of India’. Flower petals were showered by choppers on Sardar Patel, the world's tallest statue of India. PM Modi also administered the 'National Unity Day' pledge to the public at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat. CRPF all-women bikers also received grand applause from PM Modi and the public at the National Unity Day parade.
31 October,2023 12:08 PM IST | Mumbai
As the southwest monsoon bids adieu to Mumbai and its adjoining areas, the mercury level is expected to climb, ushering in a summer-like feeling. Meteorologists and weather experts anticipate not only increased temperatures owing to the monsoon withdrawal but also a gradual decline in air quality during this transition. According to the forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city and suburbs will witness intense heat next week. According to IMD’s weekly weather forecast, the maximum temperature is likely to rise up to 32 degrees Celsius from October 9 to 13. After that, there will be some decrease in temperature. The maximum temperatures recorded at the Santacruz and Colaba observatories were 35.9 and 33 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, relative humidity at both weather stations was 71 per cent and 81 per cent, respectively.
10 October,2023 03:51 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
