With more and more teenagers giving up books for Facebook and Twitter, an Indian-American businesswoman cum author has recently launched an app that features short fiction for young readers or what she calls the “Snapchat generation”. Each book on the app called Hooked will be roughly 1,000 words and is designed to be read in […]
As one walks down the market street on the way to the pristine Kuta beach on Bali island, IndonesiaÂ’s major tourist destination, it is hard to miss the QueenÂ’s of India. For the Indians who come to this beach resort for rest and recreation, but crave for “desi” food, especially vegetarian fare, Queen’s of India […]
Born in a Gond tribal family in Kondagaon district in Chhattisgarh, two-year old Priyanka weighed only 5 kg and was suffering from acute malnutrition when she was taken to a Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) two months ago. Priyanka’s parents are daily wagers in Shampur, a small settlement in the newly carved-out Kondagaon district that is […]
It is undoubtedly the most keenly followed ‘bromance’ of Uttar Pradesh. Every time former Rajya Sabha member Amar Singh meets Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and members of his family, rumour mills work overtime to announce the imminent rapprochement between the one-time inseparable duo. But despite half a dozen official meetings between the […]
Radiant in its grandeur and serene in its effect, a newly inaugurated restored Ashoka Stupa in this remote Himalayan town close to Tibet symbolises the missionary zeal of Indians to spread the message of Buddhism since the ancient ages. Beckoning tourists and pilgrims alike, the dome-shaped shrine, whose complex includes a newly-installed giant 35 metre […]
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for his US visit from Sep 23 to 28, industry there is keenly awaiting to hear from his Team India’s stand on intellectual property rights (IPR). This has been a major irritant in boosting economic ties between the two nations, says Patrick Kilbride, executive director of the US Chamber’s […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised “people power” by saying that his appeals to promote khadi and to give up cooking gas subsidy had fetched tremendous response. In his Mann ki Baat radio address, which has completed 12 editions, Modi said he had learnt the power and reach of democracy through his monthly address. […]
I welcome the passage of Japan’s security reform legislation through the Japanese Parliament today. These reforms will allow Japan to make a greater contribution to international peace and stability, including by exercising its UN Charter right to collective self-defence. Enhanced security cooperation with Japan is a priority for Australia. These reforms will make it easier […]
Dozens of budding information and communications technology (ICT) enthusiasts have vied for the Young ICT Explorers awards and Western Australia’s future will be a big winner too, according to Finance Minister Bill Marmion. Presenting the inaugural Western Australian prizes, Mr Marmion said the competition was a collaborative effort of industry, government and academia, focused […]
Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police Graham Ashton AM Eid Mubarak On behalf of Victoria Police I would like to wish the Victorian Muslim community a happy and blessed Eid Al Adha. I would like to reiterate my commitment and support for the Victorian Muslim community and all faith and multicultural communities in Victoria. Victoria Police […]