Following is the text of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s message on World Health Day. “The Government of India is taking numerous measures including Ayushman Bharat and PM Janaushadhi Yojana to ensure people get access to top quality and affordable healthcare. India is also conducting the world’s largest vaccination drive to strengthen the fight against … Read more
Anti-caste activist: Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad Ravan at a protest against the alleged gang rape of a Dalit girl, New Delhi, October 2020. EPA-EFE/ Rajat Gupta “What is your full name?” This question – when asked of an Indian – is often intended to determine the respondent’s caste. In a society where rigid hierarchies run … Read more
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today emphasised the need to maintain the civility of words and decency of language in public discourse and said that it is necessary for a healthy and strong democracy. Addressing the concluding ceremony of the 25-day long ceremonial ‘Dandi March’ organised as part of ‘Aazadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ … Read more
Rajinikanth | Source: https://www.thehindu.com/ The legendry actor Rajinikanth expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar, film fraternity, friends colleagues, well-wishers, and media after named as reeipient of Dadasaheb Phalke Award. In his tweet, he mentioned, “My heartfelt thanks to the government of India, respected & dearest @narendramodi … Read more
Map of Odisha State | Source: AIR The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Odisha on Utkala Dibasa. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Greetings on the special occasion of Utkala Dibasa. I bow to the unique culture of Odisha. The people of Odisha have contributed immensely to India’s progress. … Read more
Shivakumara Swami | Source: https://gerontology.wikia.org/ The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has bowed to His Holiness Dr. Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu on his Jayanti. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “I bow to His Holiness Dr. Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu on his Jayanti. His innumerable efforts to serve society and care for … Read more
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Dr Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “महान स्वतंत्रता सेनानी और समाजवादी चिंतक डॉ. राम मनोहर लोहिया जी को उनकी जयंती पर सादर श्रद्धांजलि। उन्होंने अपने प्रखर और प्रगतिशील विचारों से देश को नई दिशा देने का … Read more
Remembering Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru on Shaheed Diwas India observes Shaheed Diwas on 23 March to commemorate the sacrifice of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru. On 23 March 1931, the young freedom fighters were hanged in a Lahore jail. To remember their ultimate sacrifice, the day is observed as Shaheed Diwas across … Read more
The award carries an amount of Rs. 1 crore, a citation, a plaque and an exquisite traditional handicraft/ handloom item. The Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2020 is being conferred on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award instituted by the Government of India since 1995, the 125th Birth Anniversary commemoration … Read more
The award carries an amount of Rs. 1 crore, a citation, a plaque and an exquisite traditional handicraft/ handloom item. The Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2019 is being conferred on (Late) His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman. Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award instituted by the Government of … Read more
A view of the Betwa river in Bundelkhand region near Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. | Source: The Hindu/R.V. Moorthy The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched the ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain’ campaign on World Water Day i.e today via video conferencing. A Memorandum of Agreement was signed between the Union Minister of Jal Shakti … Read more
A view of the Betwa river in Bundelkhand region near Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. | Source: The Hindu/R.V. Moorthy Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will launch the “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain” campaign on World Water Day (22nd March 2021). It is scheduled at 12:30 PM and would be carried out using video conferencing. It … Read more
Ganesh. Nehaniks/Shutterstock In a recent social media post showing off her Savage X Fenty brand, the singer Rihanna posed topless while sporting a diamond-studded pendant of Ganesh, the elephant-headed god. Hindus expressed their anger on Twitter, accusing her of cultural appropriation and of using their religion as an aesthetic. Ganesh is the remover of obstacles … Read more
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare | Source: PIB India Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare delivered the keynote address at the India TB Summit through video-conference on 20 March 2021. The India TB Summit was organized to highlight the global and national prevalence of Tuberculosis in … Read more
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of Shri Ram Swaroop Sharma. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Shri Ram Swaroop Sharma was a dedicated leader, who was always committed to solving people’s problems. He worked tirelessly for the betterment of society. Pained by his untimely and unfortunate demise. … Read more