Kevin Pietersen, the renowned cricketer, expressed his admiration for Lucknow Airport, calling it "world-class." He applauded Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision for transforming the airport into a modern facility. Pietersen's remarks highlighted the significant improvements made at the airport and underscored the government's commitment to enhancing infrastructure in the region. This recognition from a well-known sports figure reflects the growing reputation of Uttar Pradesh's development under CM Yogi's leadership.
29 April,2024 12:21 PM IST
While addressing the Bhandara Mahotsav program of Shri Shri 1008 Shri Brahmalin Ayes Ji Shri Yogi Kailashnath Ji Maharaj in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur on January 3, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said "There is only one religion and that is Sanatana Dharma which has maintained its vitality in every country, every time, every situation…Sanatana Dharma continues its journey facing all kinds of circumstances."
04 January,2024 11:02 AM IST | Mumbai
Keli, the younger daughter of Punyapal and Aastha Punamiya, will accept diksha at a grand ceremony on December 1.A 13-year-old Jain girl from Dahanu represents the fourth generation in her family to accept diksha or monkhood. mid-day spends an afternoon with the Punamiyas and comes away feeling enlightened. Keli's grandfather, Dr Prakash Punamiya, recalls how his father started the tradition by accepting diksha at the age of 52, which was followed by the next two generations of the Punmiya Clan.
26 November,2023 01:29 PM IST
In a concerted effort to strengthen the cultural and linguistic bonds between India and Lithuania, a Lithuanian Sanskrit scholar, Vytis Vidunas, and the Ambassador of Lithuania to India, Diana Mickeviciene, have embarked on a mission to explore the deep-rooted linguistic connections between Sanskrit and the Lithuanian language. Speaking on the importance of recognising the profound link between these two languages, Ambassador Diana Mickeviciene told that Lithuanian, as the "closest living sister language to Sanskrit," serves as a unique bridge between the two peoples.
24 October,2023 01:05 PM IST
A recent report by Pew Research Center claimed that 98% of India’s Muslims are free to practice their religion in the nation. The remaining 2% said they were “not too free” to practice their religion, with virtually no one answering “not at all free”. As per its website, Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that talks about the issues, attitudes, trends shaping the world. In an Opinion piece by Washington Examiner, American Sociologist Salvatore Babones quoted this info from Pew Research. He compared the situation of minorities in India and the US, from where several reports questioning India’s democracy are published. Notably, US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) in its annual report proposed to blacklist India. USCIRF recommended 17 countries (including India) to the State Department to be designated as ‘Countries of Particular Concern’. As per Pew Research Center’s survey, 95% of Muslims said that they were “proud to be Indian”.
18 June,2023 03:20 PM IST
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first state visit, the US published a report criticising India. The United States has condemned India in its 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom. Recently, US Commission on International Religious Freedom proposed to blacklist India. The commission even urged the Biden government to impose targeted sanctions on Indian government agencies. USCIRF added India to the list of 17 Countries of Particular Concern (CPCs). Ministry of External Affairs had rejected the report published by US Commission on International Religious Freedom. Calling out such indices, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had termed them ‘mind game’.
16 May,2023 06:14 PM IST | Mumbai
Union minister Amit Shah on Monday gave justification for scrapping the 4 per cent Muslim reservation in Karnataka saying it was “unconstitutional” and blamed the previous Congress party who introduced it for appeasement and consolidation of the Muslim vote bank. In an interview, the Bharatiya Janata Party leader said that there was no provision in the constitution for reservation on the basis of religion. Targeting Congress over the issue, Shah said that the party “brought this reservation for appeasement and consolidating vote bank.”
08 May,2023 07:26 PM IST | Mumbai
A training camp was organized by the Muslim Rashtriya Manch from 12 to 13 November 2022. In the camp, RSS senior leader Indresh Kumar said that every citizen is Indian first, then their religion come.
14 November,2022 08:44 PM IST | Mumbai
Meet two friends Aziz & Ganesh. Celebrating Ganpati together since their childhood, their message - no to hateWatch full video here: youtu.be/yaFagO34Bz0
24 September,2022 02:52 PM IST
Ganpati is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in Maharashtra. In this special report we explore how Bappa is an emotion, from unifying people from across walks of life to the History of the most loved festival in Maharashtra. The story of a 16 year old girl who leads a dhol tasha pathak & two childhood friends who come together each year for the celebrations. Watch our special report #Ganpati #IdeaofIndia #documentary
18 September,2022 06:11 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
