Firebrand J’khand poet named in Forbes ‘Self-Made Women’ list
Ranchi, Dec 9 (IANS) Jacinta Kerketta, a poet, writer and freelance journalist in Jharkhand, has been named in the Forbes' list of 'Self-Made Women', among others from India.
Kerketta, who belongs to the Oraon tribe,...
From Pakistan to Ukraine, Jaipur Foot creator brings hope to troubled world
ARCHANA SHARMA
Jaipur, Dec 4 (IANS) Humanity knows no borders... It has been aptly proven by Jaipur Foot creator who is bringing hope to the troubled people irrespective of caste, creed and borders.
Former bureaucrat and...
From Nalanda to Himalayas and beyond
Gangtok, Dec 4 (IANS) The Himalayan region from Tawang, Sikkim, Lahaul-Spiti, Kinauur, Uttrakhand to Ladakh, is a rich repository of the cultural heritage of Buddhist traditions.
For thousands of years, it flourished in these harsh...
India now has over 396 mn gamers, 2nd largest in world
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) India now has the second largest gamer base in the world with 396.4 million gamers, a new report has showed.
India now makes up 50.2 per cent of all gamers...
A resounding festival of art and literature: Vishwarang 2022
N. LOTHUNGBENI HUMTSOE
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANSlife) "Art and culture play an extremely significant role in the development of any country," says Santosh Choubey, Director of Vishwarang - Tagore International Art and Literature Festival....
Femina Miss India to be held in Manipur in April 2023
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANSlife) In a ceremonious event, the Department of Tourism, Government of Manipur, and Times Group announced that the 59th edition of Femina Miss India would be held in the North...
Tumbaknari: The Sound of the Valley
ZUBAIR QURESHI
Srinagar, Nov 21 (IANS) Just like other civilisations, mud houses and other clay objects were frequently used in the ancient times in the Kashmir Valley, but with time their usage have declined.
With the...
Mapping Indian fermented foods and their seasonality connect
N. LOTHUNGBENI HUMTSOE
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANSlife) India is known for its rich and diverse culinary tradition, which includes a vast range of fermented dishes. What began as a tradition centuries ago is still...
The 15th edition of the Festival of Hope
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANSlife) The creme de la creme of Delhi-NCR was treated to an evening soiree that included all the elements of an unforgettable indulgence - Couture, Fashion, Glamour and charity.
Cancer survivors...
What makes bio re-modeling different from fillers?
DR. RASHMI SHETTY
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANSlife) For obvious reasons, taking care of the skin continues to be important. Therapies and practices for taking care of the skin have advanced along with technology. Given...