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RINL gets Rs 11,440 crore revival plan

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by PM Narendra Modi, has approved the revival plan for RINL for a total of Rs 11,440 crore. The infusion includes ₹10,300 crore as equity capital into Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd. (RINL) an

How SpaDeX Mission revolutionises space exploration

In a historic achievement, the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission’s docking operation was successfully completed on Thursday, marking India’s entry into the elite group of nations capable of executing space docking operations. W

New insights into the Ramayana’s deep cultural resonance

Many Ramayanas, Many Lessons By Anand Neelakantan HarperCollins, 456 pages, Rs 599

Maha Kumbh Mela: A primer on key rituals and practices

The Maha Kumbh Mela, celebrated as the world`s largest spiritual gathering, is a breathtaking convergence of faith, culture, and ancient tradition. Rooted in Hindu mythology, this sacred festival unfolds four times over a course of twelve years, r

Maha Kumbh: All you wanted to know mammoth infrastructure, logistics, security

The Maha Kumbh this year is being held in Prayagraj for 45 days from 13th January to 26th February. The Uttar Pradesh government is making extensive preparations to ensure that this grand congregation is a safe and spiritually enriching event. Exp

Maha Kumbh: A divine odyssey to the heart of Sanatan Dharma

“May the nectar of faith and devotion purify our souls as we gather under the celestial canopy of Maha Kumbh.” Amid the spiritual fervour, the Central Hospital in Maha Kumbh Nagar heralds a new chapter of hope a

Maha Kumbh: A celebration of spiritual grandeur and cultural heritage

Prayagraj, the host of Maha Kumbh, is a city steeped in history and spirituality. The city`s significance as a pilgrimage site, aptly named `Tirtharaj` or the King of Pilgrimage Sites, is well documented in ancient texts and travelogues. Chinese t

WEF 2025: India to highlight AI, sustainability and global partnerships

The 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, set to take place during January 20-24 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, is expected to shine a spotlight on India`s remarkable progress. From advancing AI and frontier technologies to expanding it

In ‘The Other Mohan’, family history merges with larger history

The Other Mohan In Britain’s Indian Ocean Empire: A Personal Journey into History By Amrita Shah HarperCollins, 320 pages, Rs 699.00

Delhi goes to polls on Feb 5

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday announced the long-awaited schedule of the general elections to the legislative assembly of NCT of Delhi. The voting will take place on February 5 in all 70 constituencies and the counting will be held o

“HMPV no cause of concern, has been around since 2001”

Union health secretary Punya Salila Srivastava chaired a meeting with states/UTs in a virtual mode on Monday to review the present situation of respiratory illnesses in India and the status regarding the HMPV cases following media reports of surge

PM launches multiple development projects in Delhi

With the announcement of the Delhi assembly elections round the corner, prime minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several key development projects in the capital. Addressing a large gather

The Matter of the Heart: How to keep it happy

Just One Heart: A Cardiologist`s Guide to Healing, Health and Happiness By Dr Jonathan Fisher HarperCollins, 316 pages, Rs 499

A Trailblazer for a Sustainable Future

Empowering Women, Protecting the Planet: The Launch of Femagiene Did you know that traditional sanitary napkins can take up to 800 years to decompose? These products significantly contribute to environmental pollution, rele

Silent humanitarians who give dignified farewell to unclaimed bodies

When the nationwide lockdown was imposed from March 24, 2020 in the aftermath of the Covid-19 outbreak, the Maharashtra government issued a directive for funeral of dead bodies. The circular mandated that all bodies of those who died due to Covid-

End of an era as Dr Manmohan Singh passes away

Former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh died here late Thursday of age-related medical conditions. He was 92. Dr Singh was the pioneer of economic reforms and India’s move towards globalisation, and his passing marks an end of an era.

"India today global leader in disaster warning systems"

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, while commemora

This quietly powerful parable is ideal reading in Christmas season

“Christmas was coming.” In this Irish town, it is that time of the year in 1985. “Already, a handsome Norway spruce was put standing in the Square beside the manger whose nativity figures that year had been freshly painted.&rdquo

Pilot project coming to prevent stray cattle on National Highways

To enhance road safety and address the challenge of stray cattle and to avoid animal-related accidents on the National Highways, NHAI has taken up a pilot project to provide cattle shelters along the National Highways. This initiative aims to crea

India’s data centre capacity to more than double by fiscal 2027

The Indian data centre industry’s capacity is set to more than double to 2-2.3 GW by fiscal 2027, led by increasing digitalisation of the economy as enterprises increase their investments in cloud storage and consumer demand for data surges.





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