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The Vijayawada-based mountaineer and his grandson from Hyderabad scale Mount Elbrus, turning a personal passion into a shared Seven Summits dream New Delhi: Age proved to be no barrier for 72-year-old Lingam Ravindra Rao, who successfully climbed Mount Elbrus alongside his 17-year-old grandson, Anuraag Pokuri. The grandfather-grandson duo conquered the…
Uttarakhand’s migration crisis is changing shape as residents leave remote hills for towns, while jobs, land laws and development struggle to keep villages alive New Delhi: Nearly 26 years after Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh, the state’s migration crisis remains unresolved. The number of people permanently leaving the…
Pinki Sonkar, known as ‘Smile Pinki’, is the story of a girl from Uttar Pradesh whose life changed after cleft lip surgery, and whose story became the subject of a documentary that won an Oscar in 2009. New Delhi: A little girl from a small village in Mirzapur district, Uttar…
Ghaziabad: Sangam Kala Sansthan organized its monthly ‘Naad Sangam’ cultural programme in Ghaziabad, bringing together young performers and established artists. The event was organized by institute President Dr. Deepti Vats and Secretary Kumar Suraj. Students specializing in dance and vocal music showcased their talent through a series of performances. Aanchal…
Principal Resident Commissioner Rohit Kumar inaugurates the 10-day festival as Rajasthan’s rich folk traditions, handicrafts, cuisine, music and dance take centre stage New Delhi: The 10-day Rajasthani Teejotsav 2026 commenced at Bikaner House, New Delhi, on Saturday, marking the beginning of a vibrant celebration of Rajasthan’s rich cultural traditions. Principal…
Discussions Focus on Strengthening Cooperation with Ministry of Tribal Affairs for Tribal Welfare and Sustainable Livelihoods New Delhi: HRDS INDIA Founder-Secretary Shri Aji Krishnan called on Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram at the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in New Delhi and presented a detailed report on the…
Navneet Chaturvedi Urges Authorities to Examine Rahul Gandhi–Sandeep Dikshit Remarks Over Diplomatic Concerns New Delhi: Janata Party National President Navneet Chaturvedi plans to approach the MEA and PMO over remarks made at a political programme in New Delhi on August 13 involving Rahul Gandhi, Sandeep Dikshit and Italian Prime Minister…
Maharashtra FDA has suspended the licences of four Domino’s outlets for violating food safety and hygiene standards. Here is what the inspection found and what the action means for food safety compliance. New Delhi: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has raised serious concerns over food safety and hygiene after…
The MERI Group of Institutions has been invited to speak at the Top 100 MSMEs Recognition & Award 2026, where it will present its approach to industry-linked education, innovation, research and employability. Representing MERI Group at the event, Institution HR Head Tapas De spoke about the institution’s three-decade academic journey,…
New Delhi: India has spent the past seven years putting tap-water connections into millions of rural homes. But having a tap is not the same as having a reliable water supply. Since the launch of the Jal Jeevan Mission, rural household tap-water coverage has risen sharply, crossing 81% from just…
