Pursuit of Buddha’s Relics
Piprahwa relics are welcome back in India. But it may alter the architecture of restitution – India invoked their return as a right, but the relics returned as part of a private collection on loan to govt
Piprahwa relics are welcome back in India. But it may alter the architecture of restitution – India invoked their return as a right, but the relics returned as part of a private collection on loan to govt
Shakira has been on a roll these past few days as she has been busy with her concerts. Last night was another huge spectacle for the singer as she performed at the Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. This concert was completely free for all attendees, and was held as a part of her ‘Las … Read more
Mayon Volcano eruption: 1,500 families evacuated, airspace restricted near Manila (Photo source: ANI) Thousands of people have been evacuated from areas south of Manila after the Mayon Volcano erupted, with authorities warning the public to stay out of the six-kilometer radius danger zone and raising Alert Level 3 on the country’s five-step warning system, ANI … Read more
Come summer, fermented foods call for extra care. The rising temperature not only leads to faster bacteria growth but also increases the body and gut temperature by 2-4 percent, calling for cooling foods that can help avoid bacterial growth and reactions in the body. Dishes like Dahi Bara, made by fermenting dal paste and using … Read more
NEW DELHI: As Kerala awaits election results on Monday, the bigger political question may not be whether the BJP can win power in the state, but whether it has begun to disrupt Kerala’s long-standing two-front system. For decades, politics in the state has remained firmly bipolar, with power alternating between the CPM-led Left Democratic Front … Read more
NEW DELHI: On paper, the 2026 assembly elections are straightforward: five regions, 824 seats, and a familiar roster of parties battling for power. West Bengal (294 seats), Tamil Nadu (234), Kerala (140), Assam (126), and Puducherry (30) together form a significant, but not unprecedented, electoral exercise.Yet, this is not a routine election cycle.The timing gives … Read more
Patna: There was a time when Bihar’s rugged terrain, ancient ruins and lived-in textures found their way onto the silver screen. Then, for years, the cameras drifted elsewhere. Now, the state is ready for its close-up again — not by chance, but by design.The state govt has rolled out the Bihar Film Promotion Policy, 2024, … Read more
Ritesh Deshmukh starrer ‘Raja Shivaji’ is receiving thumbs up and is in lots of praise. Well, the film which hit theatres on May 1, 2026 has not only stolen attention for its storyline and cast but also added a touch with its costumes. Genelia Deshmukh‘s Maharani Saibai’s nath Amid the buzz around Raja Shivaji, all … Read more
Patna: Long before policy pushes and production incentives, Bihar had already etched its presence into the soul of Indian cinema — not through spectacle alone, but through words, music and talent that travelled far beyond its borders.Few exemplify this connection better than Shailendra, the legendary lyricist whose songs continue to echo across generations. Born into … Read more
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that antisemitism in Britain is “growing, real and dangerous” following a series of recent violent incidents, including a stabbing attack in Golders Green that left members of the Jewish community injured.Starmer said the attack was “not isolated” but part of a wider pattern of hate-driven violence, adding that … Read more