CULTURAL RICHNESS
Anant Ambani wedding: Nita Ambani's first look out; groom's mom dazzles in timeless Manish Malhotra saree Nita Ambani made a striking appearance at the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, adorned in a stunning Rangkat saree that pays homage to Varanasi's cultural heritage. Her attire, designed by Manish Malhotra, featured intricate floral moti...
12 Jul, 2024, 02.11 PM ISTIs Dubai becoming the ultimate destination for ultra-rich home buyers? Knight Frank reports 190 luxury homes sold in Dubai, each over $10 million, with top areas Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, and District One. Sales trends highlight personal use demand. Dubai, a tourism and trade hub, attracted 17.15 million visitors ...
08 Jul, 2024, 02.16 PM ISTNapoleon's pistols sold for €1.69 million at Fontainebleau auction Two pistols that Napoleon Bonaparte intended to use for suicide were sold for €1.69 million at an auction in Fontainebleau. Classified as national treasures by the French government, the pistols' export is banned. The sale price exceeded estimates, ...
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How India can leverage its cultural riches to stimulate its economy India's cultural heritage is being recognized as a potential driver for economic growth, with efforts being made to leverage traditional industries and tourism. Government initiatives, like the redevelopment of Ayodhya and Kashi Vishwanath Temple, a...
06 Jul, 2024, 05.14 PM ISTBest Sudha Murty books: A Journey Through Timeless Tales and Cultural Richness Sudha Murty's best books offer a delightful blend of simplicity, wisdom, and cultural richness. Her works, including "Wise and Otherwise," "Mother I Never Knew," and "Grandma's Bag of Stories," capture the essence of Indian traditions and values. Th...
04 Jul, 2024, 11.42 PM ISTSCO chair Kazakhstan to host unique World Nomadic Games celebrating Central Asian spirit Kazakhstan will host the SCO Summit this week and is set to organize a series of international events this year, including the ‘World Nomadic Games’ to celebrate local traditions. The country, under President Tokayev, plans to maintain a balanced fo...
01 Jul, 2024, 04.57 PM ISTThe demolished man Alfred Bester The story revolves around a man named Ben Rich who awakens in a hydropathic bed with a shuddering heart and unfocused eyes, trying to simulate calmness.
25 Jun, 2024, 12.00 AM ISTDiversity skills are key to thriving in globalised modern workspaces Employers seek individuals with diversity skills to promote inclusivity. Freshers must cultivate and leverage diversity skills. Diversity skills involve managing different people harmoniously. Sonica Aron and Piyali Bandopadhyay emphasize the import...
24 Jun, 2024, 02.39 PM ISTIndian Restaurant in Switzerland goes viral for its Salwar Kameez-clad waitresses: Video The viral video of waitresses wearing traditional Indian attire, specifically vibrant salwar kameez, at a restaurant in Switzerland has captured the internet's attention. Shared on Instagram by Soulmate Express, the video showcases the restaurant's ...
22 Jun, 2024, 07.42 PM ISTWhy are India's richie rich choosing Dubai to migrate? A report by Henley & Partners reveals that approximately 4,300 millionaires are expected to leave India this year, with many choosing the UAE as their destination. The UAE's appeal lies in its business opportunities, financial benefits, and high-qua...
21 Jun, 2024, 10.34 AM ISTOzempic frenzy lures rich Indians to brave the gray market People are going to great lengths to obtain popular weight-loss drugs. They are stashing injectables in their carry-on luggage, buying counterfeit formulas online, and importing boxes from Europe. The treatments have sparked extensive media coverage...
19 Jun, 2024, 08.25 AM ISTIndia's growing soft power is in its rich cultural fabric: Shekhawat Newly appointed Union Minister of Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, pledged to amplify India's tourism potential and celebrate its rich cultural heritage. Emphasizing India's transition from its colonial past to "Bharat," Shekhawat high...
11 Jun, 2024, 03.45 PM ISTHow video gaming in India is now a ‘Bharat’ phenomenon The Indian video gaming industry is being catalysed by the exponential growth of India’s IT infrastructure, widespread adoption of smartphones and the proliferation of high-speed internet connectivity. The industry’s evolution is evident in the risi...
02 Jun, 2024, 04.07 PM ISTMaharashtra Exit Polls 2024 Live Updates: BJP set to be largest party with 20+ seats, Uddhav's Sena in second with 11, India Today-C Voter predicts Exit Polls 2024 Maharashtra News Live: The state has seen tumultous politics in the past two years with the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party both being broken up and facing a struggle to prove their authenticity, with factions of both e...
01 Jun, 2024, 11.16 PM ISTSacred Games: How Indian mythology is taking over gaming consoles Indian gaming enthusiasts now have access to games rooted in Indian history and culture, like managing the Ayodhya Ram Temple's functioning and building the Vande Bharat Express. Players can immerse themselves in the world of the legendary Tamil emp...
26 May, 2024, 06.00 AM ISTMoS Ajay Bhatt hails Project Udbhav, says it focuses on making Army 'future-ready' Union Minister Ajay Bhatt emphasized Project Udbhav, integrating ancient Indian strategic acumen in the Army. He lauded the philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' for its international impact.
21 May, 2024, 06.08 PM ISTAncient Indian wisdom rooted in 5000-year-old civilizational legacy: Army Chief General Manoj Pande "The ancient Indian wisdom is rooted in a 5,000-year-old civilizational legacy, where immense value is attached to knowledge. This legacy is exemplified by a vast repository of intellectual literature, world's largest collection of manuscripts and n...
21 May, 2024, 01.30 PM ISTGoogle Arts & Culture and India's Ministry of Agriculture launch digital exhibit on millets "The digital exhibition highlights the history of millets from ancient grains to modern-day superfoods, as well as their nutritional benefits, contribution to global climate resilience, and potential to address global food security challenges," a re...
14 May, 2024, 08.12 PM ISTThe Oberoi Grand, Kolkata Honoured with the INTACH's Blue Plaque for Cultural Significance The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has awarded The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata, a blue cultural plaque for its heritage and historical significance as the "Grande Dame of Chowringhee." The hotel, which dates back to the 1800s...
10 May, 2024, 10.30 PM ISTDecoupling the great Indian false binary Supreme Court's expert committee manages multiple challenges, including balancing conservation and renewable electricity, amidst India's decarbonization for a net-zero emissions economy by 2070, setting precedent for managing non-negotiables in a cl...
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