BENGALURU: Her Bollywood songs might have etched her in the minds of people, but playback singer Kavita Krishnamurthy said it is singing for Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival that expanded her mind and kept her on her toes. Like every year, this year too Krishnamurthy will be performing at the Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival 2025, along… Continue reading World”s ”fastest violinist” will be in ”conversation” with L Subramaniam in Bengaluru on Jan 4
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Union Government notifies draft rules for Digital Personal Data Protection Act
New Delhi [India]: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Union Government notified the draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP) today and invited stakeholders to share feedback/comments on the rules. In his post the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw posted, “Draft DPDP rules are open… Continue reading Union Government notifies draft rules for Digital Personal Data Protection Act
Delhi zoo’s one-horned rhino Dharmendra dies under ‘unnatural circumstances’
NEW DELHI: Dharmendra, a one-horned male rhinoceros brought to the Delhi Zoo from Assam as part of an animal-exchange programme, has died an “unnatural death”, officials said on Thursday. The 11-year-old animal, which arrived in September 2024, was reportedly in good health and was introduced to a female rhinoceros at the zoo in the hope… Continue reading Delhi zoo’s one-horned rhino Dharmendra dies under ‘unnatural circumstances’
Blinkit adds quick ambulance service to its kitty
New Delhi [India]: After daily essentials, beauty and cosmetics, pet care products, baby care products, food items, among others, Blinkit has added one more service to its kitty, and it is for a social cause – ambulances at patient’s doorstep in about 10 minutes. To start with, as many as first five ambulances hit the… Continue reading Blinkit adds quick ambulance service to its kitty
Omar Abdullah inaugurates Winter Carnival Festival at Pahalgam
Srinagar: In a grand celebration of Jammu and Kashmir’s rich cultural heritage, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the Winter Carnival at the tourist spot of Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district this evening. The event, which draws attention to the picturesque beauty of the region and its vibrant cultural landscape, was held in the presence… Continue reading Omar Abdullah inaugurates Winter Carnival Festival at Pahalgam
Maha Kumbh 2025: Fire fighting robots, ATVs -State fire department uses tech to ensure fire safety at Mela
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 3: Preparations for the Maha Kumbh, which is scheduled to be held in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, are in full swing and rehearsals for ritualistic festivities such as special Ganga Aarti is being undertaken at Triveni Sangan (confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati). The Maha Kumbh is being celebrated after 12… Continue reading Maha Kumbh 2025: Fire fighting robots, ATVs -State fire department uses tech to ensure fire safety at Mela
Worlds First Plant and Eco-Friendly Pipes Fashion show by Miss India models
New Delhi [India]: Huliot India Pipes India’s First Certified Green Pipe has been breaking the glass ceiling in the fashion world with innovative new ways to promote green sustainable pipes. Miss Universe India, Actress Divita Rai said, “I have been associated with Huliot India Pipes since 2 years and they surprise me every time we… Continue reading Worlds First Plant and Eco-Friendly Pipes Fashion show by Miss India models
Ahead of Trump’s inauguration, debate on H1B visas intensifies
WASHINGTON: Three weeks ahead of Trump’s inauguration here on January 20, the debate on foreign guest workers visas for highly skilled professionals, the H-1B, has intensified which has literally created divisions in both the Democratic and the Republican parties. Indians are the main beneficiaries of the H-1B visas, which bring in the best of the… Continue reading Ahead of Trump’s inauguration, debate on H1B visas intensifies
23rd edition of Pune International Film Festival from Feb 13
Pune: The 23rd edition of the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) will be held from February 13 to 20, 2025. This was announced by PIFF Director Dr Jabbar Patel at a press conference here on Thursday. More than 150 films from 81 countries will be screened in this festival organised jointly by Pune Film Foundation… Continue reading 23rd edition of Pune International Film Festival from Feb 13
Bangladesh court denies bail to Chinmoy Das in sedition case
Dhaka: A Bangladesh court denied bail to former ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari on charges of sedition, media reports said on Thursday. Chattogram Metropolitan Sessions Judge Saiful Islam issued a bail order on Thursday, based on a December-filed bail petition by his lawyers. “The hearing was held,” said Md Raihanul Wazed Chowdhury, assistant public… Continue reading Bangladesh court denies bail to Chinmoy Das in sedition case