Culture

This Navratra, leelas of Ram at your fingertips

New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): With the beginning of Navratri from tomorrow, the countdown to Vijaya Dashami starts when the Ramleela is enacted across the country.

2020-10-16T13:37:55.275253+00:00 IST

Study suggests connection between social media, hate crime

Washington [US], October 6 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have explored the connection between social media and hate crimes.

2020-10-06T16:25:39.757678+00:00 IST

Manipur's singer takes music in deeper sense of life

Imphal (Manipur) [India], Aug 22 (ANI): A singer, songwriter, and composer from Manipur, Theithei Luithui's aim is to narrate the enchanting stories she grew up listening, through her songs.

2020-08-22T16:11:24.019291+00:00 IST

Ganesh Chaturthi: COVID-19 dampens festive spirit among idol makers

New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): As the grand celebrations of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi have started today, the idol makers across the national capital have prepared Ganesh idols, in expectations of meeting demand amid the pandemic.

2020-08-22T05:00:46.791610+00:00 IST

Here's how you can celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in eco-friendly way, maintaining social distancing

New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): The holy festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated every year with great fervour in the country with thousands of devotees thronging temples and 'Ganeshotsav pandals' to offer their prayers.

2020-08-22T03:28:04.041566+00:00 IST

Here's how you can celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in eco-friendly way, maintaining social distancing

New Delhi [India], August 21 (ANI): The holy festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated every year with great fervour in the country with thousands of devotees thronging temples and 'Ganeshotsav pandals' to offer their prayers.

2020-08-21T07:06:04.080457+00:00 IST

COVID-19 dampens festive spirit among idol makers ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Uttam Kumar, a Delhi-based idol maker is running his artistic hands while giving final touches to a three-feet tall idol of Lord Ganesh.

2020-08-20T18:11:31.855649+00:00 IST

On Navroz, know all about traditional 'Haft-Sin' table and its significance

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): To usher the new year, Parsi and Irani community celebrate 'Navroz', the Parsi New Year as per Iranian Calendar. It begins at the stroke of the vernal equinox when the sun crosses the equator.

2020-08-16T07:19:34.153434+00:00 IST

Unique Dahi-Handi: Health, blood donation camps replace human pyramids this Janamashtmi due to pandemic

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 10 (ANI): Janamashtmi - the festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on Earth, is often observed with numerous rituals of which 'Dahi-Handi' is one of the most prominent.

2020-08-10T14:48:42.679818+00:00 IST

As US hotels reopen, technology keeping guests safe from COVID-19

Washington [US], August 6 (ANI): Digital room keys and voice-activated digital assistants are some of the key automation and fast-tracking technologies that US hotel companies are relying on to minimise contact between guests and hotel staff amid the coronavirus pandemic.

2020-08-06T10:51:19.324043+00:00 IST

Researchers find teens who pay increased attention to sad faces likely to develop depression

New York, [US], August 1 (ANI): In a new study based on teenagers, researchers found that biased attention among adolescents, teenagers who tend to pay more attention to sad faces triggers more chances to develop depression, but specifically within the context of stress.

2020-08-01T09:49:30.551346+00:00 IST

Here's how you can reunite with your crew this Friendship's Day

New Delhi [India], July 31 (ANI): Friendship's Day is just knocking on our doors, and so is the time to rekindle the bond with our 'partners in crime'. Celebrated on the first Sunday of August every year, the day is perfect to stir that settled friendship one more time and to take a much-needed break from the monotony.

2020-07-31T14:11:19.429176+00:00 IST

Manipur farmer takes up horticulture to boost eco-tourism

Imphal (Manipur) [India], July 30 (ANI): In an effort to boost eco-tourism, a farmer from Manipur, Salam Somorendro, is planting a variety of fruits and medicinal plant in his orchard. He is the first orchard farmer in the state who is preparing to produce different varieties of organic fruits.

2020-07-30T17:43:29.118230+00:00 IST

COVID-19: Manipur entrepreneur ventures into hand sanitizer business to meet demand

Imphal (Manipur) [India], July 30 (ANI): To meet the surging demand of hand sanitizers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, SAHWA Solution in Manipur has come forward to make alcohol-free hand sanitizers, that too, at a very reasonable rate.

2020-07-30T16:05:50.772674+00:00 IST

Hearing-impaired community in Nagaland finds new hope

Dimapur (Nagaland) [India], July 30 (ANI): Deaf Biblical Ministry (DBM), is shimmering a ray of hope for the deaf community in Nagaland, as it helps the community to raise from their physical disability and intricate their skills even in times of COVID-19.

2020-07-30T13:28:50.168825+00:00 IST

Older adults coped with COVID-19 pandemic best, UBC study reveals

Vancouver [Canada], July 23 (ANI): Older adults who are aged 60 and above, have better emotional wellbeing, and felt less stressed and threatened by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to a new UBC (The University of British Columbia) research.

2020-07-23T10:23:44.150949+00:00 IST

Arunachal Pradesh filmmaker bags Dada Saheb Phalke Award for documentary on honey hunting

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], July 10 (ANI): Honey hunting has been an integral part of Arunachal Pradesh's Shertukpen Community, but with modernisation--the indigenous practice of honey hunting is slowly slithering away with each passing day. However, to keep the tradition alive Kezang D Thongdok, an independent filmmaker, not only documented the process of honey hunting but has also bagged the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2020 for the same.

2020-07-10T07:47:14.193959+00:00 IST

Manipur farmer grows apples in one year!

Imphal (Manipur) [India], July 9 (ANI): Apple farming can be quite tricky, given its need for temperate climates. However, Lairenlakpam Indrajit Meetei, a farmer from Manipur, has been successful in cultivating a variety of apples in his orchard, that too, in a span of one year.

2020-07-09T17:41:15.208516+00:00 IST

COVID-19: Manipur firm supplies reusable masks to front-line warriors

Imphal (Manipur) [India], July 9 (ANI): As face masks have become an integral part of our life amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a firm in Manipur has supplied more than 1,000 cotton reusable masks to front-line responders.

2020-07-09T16:14:06.845909+00:00 IST

530 youths from northeast recruited to Delhi Police as constables

Imphal (Manipur) [India], July 9 (ANI): Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a fresh team of 1320 police constables, including 530 youths from the north-eastern states have been successfully inducted into Delhi Police.

2020-07-09T15:26:47.904047+00:00 IST

Doctor's Day: Tackling mental health while treating people amid pandemic

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): After over three months of being in the crosshairs of the Covid-19 pandemic, the crisis has become a definite test for one's mental health.

2020-06-30T18:44:46.019699+00:00 IST