Words have not matched deeds on the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, according to one of its brand ambassadors. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who was appointed the clean India mission’s brand ambassadors along with eight others by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said that the government has been unable to transform its publicity blitz into action. “There is […]
The State Government has announced the latest round of scholarships awarded to women to support them achieve their career aspirations. Women’s Interests Minister Liza Harvey said the scholarships allowed the women to attend a range of programs which provided entrepreneurship and mentoring opportunities. “These women are all pursuing a range of innovative business […]
Pakistan is ready for a dialogue with India but would not accept any pre-conditions, a foreign office spokesman said on Thursday. At his weekly news briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah made it clear that any talks with New Delhi must include the Kashmir dispute, Radio Pakistan reported. “Pakistan will also not accept any pre-conditions […]
India on Thursday called in the Saudi ambassador here to seek his cooperation in the police investigation being carried out into allegations of rape levelled against a senior Saudi diplomat by two Nepalese women. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted that: ”MEA Chief of Protocol called in Saudi Amb today, conveyed request of […]
With uncertainty looming large vis-a-vis Russian arrivals in the forthcoming tourism season due to an economic crisis in the country, Goa may see a ray of hope from neighbouring Latvia. According to the Goa-based Russian Information Centre, Latvian charter flights will debut in Goa’s tourism market this December, with six flights from the Baltic state […]
Organic rajma (kidney beans) and apricots grown in the cool climes of Himachal Pradesh are finding a good market in Europe and Latin America. Over 15,000 farmers are jointly marketing fruits, vegetables, fruit nuts, species, cereals and pulses within and outside India under the brand name HIMOARD or Himalayan Organic Agri-Product Research and Development, a […]
The land of Nawabs has been known for ages for its rich, tasty non-vegetarian fare that forms the core of Avadhi cuisine – galawat kababs, boti kababs, biryani, gosht kofte, nihari-kulche and what not! The long run of the non-vegetarian food, however, is now facing stiff competition from the vegetarian platter. With growing consciousness among […]
As ripening paddy fields impart a magical golden-brown magnificence to the countryside, the soothing autumnal sun shines to confirm that the season of plenty has arrived in Kashmir – as an environmental disaster looms. From paddy, maize, apples, grapes and pears – all the yearly labour of local farmers and orchardists is readying to be […]
Ford Motor Company on Thursday said it would expand its operations in Tamil Nadu but did not disclose the quantum of investment. In a statement issued here, Ford said the new investment will be for expansion of capacity at its car plant near here and for setting up of a new global engineering and technology […]
The Austrian capital city is set to welcome a 73-member crew of filmmaker Karan Johar’s upcoming production “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”, starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma, hoping to emerge as the next big draw for Bollywood shoots. “It looks like Dharma Productions is visiting us from Oct 14-25 with a 73-member […]