Culture

PM Modi commemorates 'Engineers Day'

New Delhi [India], Sep 15 (ANI): On the occasion of 'Engineer's Day', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday commended the hardworking engineers of the nation.

2018-09-15T04:32:20.218764+00:00 IST

Chennai goes 'bananas' for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

Chennai, (Tamil Nadu) [India] Sep 14 (ANI): Keeping up with the eco-friendly theme for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, an idol of the elephant-headed God was made using banana flowers in Chennai.

2018-09-14T17:10:32.952560+00:00 IST

New Delhi : Assamese Students Union welcomes freshers

New Delhi [India] Sep 14 (ANI): The national capital has been the hub of education with some of the best colleges affiliated under Delhi University and youth from the northeast region have over the years left no stone unturned to get through some of the most prestigious colleges to pursue their further studies.

2018-09-14T10:06:46.417551+00:00 IST

NSUI students in Delhi host Northeast cultural night

New Delhi [India] Sep 14 (ANI): India's northeast region is not only known for its diverse culture but also for rich music and folklore. When it comes to culture or music, the Northeast region stands out in sheer musical diversity, offering a completely different world of music and cultural folk dance.

2018-09-14T10:06:46.407796+00:00 IST

Kuki Tribe remembers Kuki-Naga clashes victims

Imphal, (Manipur) [India] Sep 13 (ANI): A three-day long commemorative event, marking the death anniversary of more than 100 civilians, who lost their lives in the Kuki-Naga clashes, was organised in Imphal city on Thursday. The event was organized by the Centre of the Kuki Genocide.

2018-09-13T15:07:36.115016+00:00 IST

Tapti Kids, Kirington Club organize 'Greenathon' in Surat

New Delhi [India], Sep 13 (ANI): Tapti Kids in association with Hearts @ Work Foundation and Kirington Club announced "Greenathon" in the city of Surat.

2018-09-13T11:23:58.984338+00:00 IST

India gears up to welcome Lord Ganesha

New Delhi [India], Sep 12 (ANI): With Ganesh Chaturthi around the corner, devotees around the country are all set to celebrate the festival with colourful processions, bustling music, and energetic dance moves.

2018-09-12T14:20:34.590995+00:00 IST

People with criminal history less likely to quit job

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 12 (ANI): Employees with criminal records may stay in their jobs longer and are less likely to leave, as per a new study.

2018-09-12T10:05:48.159952+00:00 IST

Nepal: Teej celebrated with fervour at Pashupatinath Temple

Kathmandu [Nepal], Sept 12 (RSS/ANI): Devotees on Wednesday thronged the Pashupatinath Temple to pay homage to Lord Shiva on the occasion of the Haritalika Teej festival.

2018-09-12T09:45:20.784314+00:00 IST

Kashmir one of the safest places for shooting films: Manoj Bajpayee

Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], Sep 12 (ANI): Hailing Kashmir as the best tourist destination, Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee said he finds the state to be "one of the safest places to shoot a film."

2018-09-12T09:16:03.908525+00:00 IST

J.K. Rowling condemns 'racist, sexist' depiction of Serena Williams

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 11 (ANI): British novelist J. K. Rowling has slammed an Australian cartoonist for his "racist" depiction of Tennis ace Serena Williams at the U.S. Open.

2018-09-11T03:45:51.751136+00:00 IST

Genes are key to academic success: Study

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 8 (ANI): Genetic factors play an important role in the academic performance of kids. A new study explains the substantial influence genes have on academic success, from the start of elementary school to the last day of high school.

2018-09-08T17:24:58.631883+00:00 IST

Why do we stick to false beliefs?

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 8 (ANI): Feedback rather than hard evidence makes us more confident that we're right, according to a new study.

2018-09-08T17:08:07.397533+00:00 IST

Arunachal's Solung Giidi Festival mesmerizes crowd in Delhi

New Delhi [India] Aug 31 (ANI): The northeastern province of Arunachal Pradesh is home to numerous tribes, and each tribe has a unique way to celebrate through fairs and festivals.

2018-09-08T10:05:46.207162+00:00 IST

Here's why smiling doesn't indicate happiness

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 7 (ANI): Turns out, if you are smiling, it does not necessarily indicate that you are happy.

2018-09-07T17:54:28.793769+00:00 IST

J-K students develop app for booking Shikara rides

Chandigarh [India], Sep 05 (ANI): A group of eight college students has developed a 'Shikara App' for booking boat rides in Dal Lake at the touch of a button.

2018-09-05T07:11:01.325851+00:00 IST

Google doodle celebrates Teachers' Day

New Delhi, [India] Sep 05 (ANI): Search giant Google on Wednesday dedicated an animated doodle to Teachers' Day.

2018-09-04T22:47:21.729184+00:00 IST

Google celebrates Oskar Schlemmer's 130th birthday

Washington DC, [USA] Sep 04 (ANI): Google on Tuesday paid tribute to German, sculptor, painter, designer, and choreographer Oskar Schlemmer on his 130th birth anniversary.

2018-09-04T00:52:53.771029+00:00 IST

Jaipur Youth Festival: Be ready to face challenges, says Rajyavardhan Rathore

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], Sep 01 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore while speaking at the Jaipur Youth Festival stressed upon the need for youth to be ready to face challenges and urged them to give their 100 per cent.

2018-09-01T17:41:35.790440+00:00 IST

Gender-diverse boards better at protecting work environment

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 31 (ANI): Turns out, organizations with a more balanced mix of men and women on their board of directors are better at protecting the environment and less likely to be sued for environmental law violations, a new study has revealed.

2018-08-31T17:31:23.944995+00:00 IST

Batu Caves may land in legal soup over revamped staircase

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], Aug 31 (ANI): The new rainbow-coloured staircase of the Batu Caves in Malaysia has taken social media by storm but, it may land the temple committee in a legal soup.

2018-08-31T04:04:04.151466+00:00 IST