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How this J&K artist is turning waste into wealth; gives local art a new meaning

How this J&K artist is turning waste into wealth; boosts Kashmir's artistic heritage

Bone art is a unique addition to Kashmir's rich artistic heritage, which is renowned for its wood carving, Kani weaving, shawl making, and carpet weaving, and this artist is breathing life into trash in a unique way.

Jan 3, 2025

Happy New Year 2025: Best wishes, greetings, and quotes to share with loved ones

A new year is a time for fresh beginnings, resolutions, and heartfelt moments shared with family and friends. Here are some of the best wishes, greetings, and quotes to mark the start of the New Year 2025.

Dec 31, 2024

Mumbai teen becomes youngest female to scale world's seven highest peaks

Mumbai Teen Kaamya Achieves Seven Summit Scaling, Youngest to Make History

Kaamya Karthikeyan, a 17-year-old student from Navy Children School in Mumbai has made history by becoming the youngest female in the world to scale the highest peaks on each of the seven continents.

Dec 30, 2024

Norway allocates 22 million USD to support Colombia's fight against deforestation

Norway allocates $22 million to support Colombia's fight against deforestation

Norway has pledged 220 million Norwegian kroner ($20 million) to Colombia to bolster its efforts against deforestation, the government said in a press release.

Oct 29, 2024

Govt to slash MRP of 3 anti-cancer drugs after exemption in customs duty, GST rate cut

After custom duty exemption and a reduction in GST rates, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has now directed the drug manufacturers to reduce the MRP on three anti-cancer medications

Oct 29, 2024

Women breaking glass ceilings in every sphere: Leading Indian businesswomen

A panel discussion of the country's leading businesswomen at the 'NDTV World Summit 2024' highlighted the vital role of women workforce in fostering a better future, creating a new paradigm of leadership and also breaking new benchmarks on the global stage.

Oct 23, 2024

University of Kashmir Researchers Secure UK Design Patent for Groundbreaking Brain Tumor Detection Technology

Non-invasive brain tumor detection could soon be a reality; Kashmir scientists earn UK patent

Due to its non-invasive nature, real-time detection, and improved accuracy, this innovation can be an important tool in medical diagnostics, making it easier and safer to detect brain tumors. A team of innovative researchers from the University of Kashmir, led by Dr. Javaid Ahmad Sheikh, achieved this remarkable milestone.

Sep 20, 2024

Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair becomes first woman DG Medical Services (Army)

First Woman Officer Appointed as DG Medical Services in Indian Army

Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair has assumed the office of Director General Medical Services (Army), marking her as the first woman to hold this prestigious position. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Defence on August 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the Indian Army's history.

Aug 1, 2024

Aditya-L1 Celebrates 178-Day Journey: India's Solar Mission Reaches New Heights

India's first solar observatory, Aditya-L1, has completed its first halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1). The spacecraft was launched last year and inserted into its targeted halo orbit earlier this year.

Jul 3, 2024

RSS chief to release book on Veer Abdul Hamid on July 1

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat will release a book on Param Vir Chakra recipient Veer Abdul Hamid on the occasion of his birth anniversary at his residence in Dhamupur village in Ghazipur on Monday.

Jun 30, 2024

No more chemo! 4yo wins two-year-long battle against leukemia; Hospital staff and parents celebrate [viral video]

According to WHO, every year over 75,000 children in India are diagnosed with cancer. Leukemia is among the common types of cancer among children

Jun 29, 2024

Biradar Falgun, a farmer from Wadmurambi, Deoni Taluka, in his field

How Art of Living's agroforestry training is turning struggling Maha farmer into crorepati [Exclusive]

Falgun Biradar, an agriculturalist from Maharashtra, is not only set to earn and build up a sizeable pension fund upon retirement but also contributes to climate adaptation farming techniques. Read on to know more about how Art of Living's agroforestry training transformed this farmer's life.

Jun 7, 2024

Praggnanandhaa Triumphs Over World Champion in Norway Chess

The seventh round of the Norway Chess tournament, held in Stavanger, Norway, on June 4, 2024, was a day of gripping matches and tense moments that significantly impacted the standings. In a thrilling turn of events, India's young chess prodigy, R Praggnanandhaa, known as Pragg, scored a significant upset by defeating reigning world champion Ding Liren in an armageddon game.

Jun 4, 2024

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa seals 2nd classical win; Vaishali continues to lead

After a rest day, the thrilling action continued at the Norway Chess 2024, being held at the SpareBank 1 S Bank in Stavanger. The brother-sister duo Praggnanandhaa R and Vaishali R continued their winning ways as they earned crucial points in round 5 of the tournament.

Jun 2, 2024

Kashmir gets major tourism boost in 2024: Influx of record-breaking 1.25 million tourists so far

Kashmir is experiencing a tourism boom in 2024, with an influx of over 1.25 million visitors, which contributes to the local economy in a big way. The increase in tourism has a ripple effect on other industries, including horticulture and handicrafts.

May 31, 2024

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