Jaipur, Jan 27 (IANS) Acclaimed writer and a member of the Nehru-Gandhi family, Nayantara Sahgal, on Saturday reinforced her sustained attack on the “ideology of Hindutva,” dubbing it an extension of Hitler’s and Mussolini’s philosophy,…
Chandigarh, Jan 27 (IANS) The annual 32nd Surajkund International Crafts Mela will be held at Surajkund in Haryana’s Faridabad district from February 2 to 18, a Minister said on Saturday. Uttar Pradesh will be the…
Beijing, Jan 27 (IANS) The Liangzhu relic site of Neolithic ruins in East China’s Zhejiang province has been officially recommended by the National Commission of China to Unesco as a candidate for World Heritage status…
By Saket Suman Jaipur, Jan 27 (IANS) Even as Central Board of Film Certification Chairperson Prasoon Joshi has decided to skip the ongoing Zee Jaipur Literature Festival in the wake of repeated threats to him…
Jaipur, Jan 27 (IANS) The Shree Rajput Karni Sena on Saturday welcomed censor board chief Prasoon Joshi’s decision not to attend the Jaipur Literature Festival, saying that possibly the CBFC chief was “repenting for his…
London, Jan 27 (IANS) Archaeologists have discovered in Britain one of the earliest examples of crayon — possibly used by our ancestors 10,000 years ago for applying colour to their animal skins or for artwork….
By Saket Suman Jaipur, Jan 27 (IANS) Central Board of Film Certification Chairperson Prasoon Joshi “will not be attending” the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival, where he was scheduled to address a session on Sunday. The…
By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) It grew over time by joining the dots and the outcome is “Different”. Fifteen-year-old Neeha Gupta’s debut book tells the story of Nicole Grace, the only surviving…
By Vikas Datta Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) The Indian Constitution does not only reflect its prime architect Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s outstanding legal acumen but also his understanding of power, his strong grasp of the thought…
By Saket Suman Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) One of the constant identities that writers are repeatedly bracketed in is their national and ethnic backgrounds. From readers to publishers to major literary awards — the likes…
By Vikas Datta and Saket Suman Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) Western perspectives on Afghanistan that most of the world, including India, rely on may be biased or lack sufficient contextual understanding and due emphasis should…
Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) Noted actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui was welcomed with a packed house in the front lawns of Diggi Palace as he arrived to participate in a session at the ZEE Literature Festival themed…
By Saket Suman and Vikas Datta Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) Terming the Western media propagandist, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on Friday that India, for whom he had a special message on its 69th…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) India on Friday celebrated its 69th Republic Day with 10 leaders of Asean countries taking a close look at the country’s military might and cultural diversity and getting a peep…
By Vikas Datta Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) Man has made giant strides in understanding the science that underlies the universe, but huge gaps still remain – especially in knowing what makes the bulk of matter,…
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) With a total of the coveted 10 Padma awards to 11 nominees, including one posthumously, Maharashtra has bagged the lion’s share of the country’s highest civilian awards in 2018. The awards…
By Vikas Datta Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) Pakistan, whose democratic facade conceals a strong military impulse, is still a paradox but its next elections will show what course it takes, says French South Asian expert…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Know about partition’s unspeakable brutality through the story of a family that’s uprooted from its home during that period; go through a woman’s life story — as a witness to…
Rome, Jan 26 (IANS/AKI) The Italian Foreign Ministry has reaffirmed its commitment to recover from Serbia eight important Italian works of art that were smuggled out of the country during World War II. The masterpieces,…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) India on Friday celebrated its 69th Republic Day as the Rajpath, the capital’s main promenade, came alive with march pasts and colourful tableaux to showcase the country’s military might, cultural…