Prime Minister addresses Indian Association of Physiotherapists

Prime Minister addresses Indian Association of Physiotherapists

In a video message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 60th National Conference of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP) in Ahmedabad today. During the event, the Prime Minister recognized the importance of physiotherapists as providers of solace, symbols of hope, resilience, and recovery. A physiotherapist helps patients deal with psychological challenges as well as … Read more

NGMA celebrates 110th birthday of Amrita Sher-Gil.

Ministry of Culture

The National Gallery of Modern Art, Ministry of Culture, Government of India in association with Liszt Institute, Hungarian Cultural Centre, New Delhi is celebrating the 110th birth anniversary of Amrita Sher-Gil today. Smt. Temsunaro Jamir Tripathi, Director, National Gallery of Modern Art, Dr Mariann Erdo, Director and Cultural Counsellor, Liszt Institute, Hungarian Cultural Centre Delhi,  … Read more

Commerce Minister asks the business community to give primacy to make in India products

make in India products

Indian business community should give priority to products made in India, said Minister for Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal. In Hyderabad, he spoke to the All India Vaishya Federation (AIYF). Industry and manufacturing need to be promoted in India, said the Minister, to boost employment and … Read more

PM initiated the distribution of PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards

PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards

Image Courtesy: Twitter/Narendra Modi The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi kickstarted the distribution of PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards in Gujarat via video conferencing, today. The Prime Minister also interacted with the beneficiaries of PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards via video conferencing. Interacting with Shri Piyushbhai from Tuwar in Banaskantha, the Prime Minister enquired about his family … Read more

PM to inaugurate Kartavya Path

Kartavya Path

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the ‘Kartavya Path’ on 8th September 2022 at 7 PM. It symbolises a shift from erstwhile Rajpath being an icon of power to Kartavya Path being an example of public ownership and empowerment. Prime Minister will also unveil the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate … Read more

PM attends the first “Arun Jaitley Memorial Lecture”

Arun Jaitley Memorial Lecture

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi attended the first ‘Arun Jaitley Memorial Lecture’ (AJML), by Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister, Government of Singapore, today at New Delhi. The Prime Minister also addressed the gathering during the event. On the occasion, the Prime Minister remembered his close friendship with Mr Shinzo Abe, who passed away today. … Read more

Country is writing new stories of swachhta today: PM

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that public participation has provided a new energy in the development of country and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is an example of this. Shri Modi said that be it construction of toilets or disposal of waste, preservation of heritage or competition for cleanliness, the country is writing new … Read more

World Health Day 2022 and its Significance

World Health Day

World Health Day is observed every year on 07 April. World Health Day is celebrated every year to raise awareness about the ongoing health issues that concern people across the world. The day is also used as an opportunity to spread awareness about the overall health and well-being of people. The Day 7 April marks the … Read more

The discovery of insulin: a story of monstrous egos and toxic rivalries

discovery of insulin

Frederick Banting and John Macleod. Fisher Insulin Collection, Rare Book Library, University of Toronto. When Frederick Banting’s phone rang one morning in October 1923, it was the call that every scientist must dream of receiving. On the other end of the line, an excited friend asked Banting if he had seen the morning newspapers. When … Read more

Darpan@petrolpump Scheme launched

Darpan@petrolpump

Darpan@petrolpump a Digital Customer Feedback Program is announced by three oil PSUs. Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited have started the scheme. To gauge service standards, these PSUs started the scheme.  Across their networks, which serve over 6 Crore consumers every day. Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and … Read more

PM launches initiatives for the welfare of Janjatiya community at Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Mahasammelan

PM Narendra Modi speaks at Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Mahasammelan in Bhopal on Monday. (ANI Twitter) Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched multiple key initiatives for the welfare of Janjatiya community at Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Mahasammelan. He launched the ‘Ration Aapke Gram’ scheme in Madhya Pradesh. He also launched the Madhya Pradesh Sickle Cell Mission. He … Read more

JNPT Initiates Free COVID-19 Vaccination Drive for Truck Drivers

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust

To commemorate 75 years of progressive India and its glorious history, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), one of India’s premier container handling ports, has undertaken a slew of activities and initiatives as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebration. In line with this, Shri Sanjay Sethi, Chairman, JNPT, in the presence of Deputy Chairman, … Read more

Tattoos have a long history going back to the ancient world – and also to colonialism

Tattoos have a long history

The Picts, the indigenous people of what is today northern Scotland, were documented by Roman historians as having complex tattoos. Theodor de Bry, via Wikimedia Commons  While most of us would likely care to forget the pandemic as soon as is possible, a few have opted for a permanent reminder of the health crisis – … Read more

Indian Railways rolls out first AC 3-tier LHB economy class coach

LHB economy class coach

Indian Railways’ LHB economy class coach | Source: PIB India Indian Railways Production Unit, Railway Coach Factory, Kapurthala has recently rolled out the first prototype Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) AC three-tier economy class coach of Indian Railways (IR). The trial has been successfully completed. This is a new variant of LHB economy class coach with … Read more

A solution from the pain of COVID-19: Men should sit while peeing

Be it sustainability, be it health benefits, or be it peace at home, sitting may have positive impacts; however, the choice is still yours—should you lift or leave the seat resting on the bowl while carrying your business standing, or should the toilet be something we sit on, not aim at!