Culture

Anaemic Adivasi women and malnourished children of Jharkhand

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], October 30 (ANI): "Adivasi women don't eat nutritious food during pregnancy and also don't take iron pills on a regular basis because it is a myth amongst them that they will have problems at the time of delivery of the child due to the pill".

2017-10-30T11:57:55.950437+00:00 IST

Science behind largest concentration of indigenous pre-Columbian rock art revealed

Washington D.C [USA], October 30 (ANI): A study was conducted to outline the science behind the largest concentration of indigenous pre-Columbian rock art in the Caribbean.

2017-10-30T09:08:54.020321+00:00 IST

Gurugram mothers creates magic on stage

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): Giving Delhi a comical kick, Magic Creations Moms' Theatre Group presented a play, 'Shh.. Kaun?!', recently at LTG Auditorium in the capital.

2017-10-30T06:29:44.259029+00:00 IST

Here are some must have apps for women

New Delhi [India], Oct 28 (ANI): With the numerous apps out there, and the technological innovation that occurs every second in the world, we're definitely in a great place when it comes to the virtual world making our lives better.

2017-10-28T10:35:25.309948+00:00 IST

Destinations to study abroad without burning a hole in your pocket

New Delhi [India], Oct 27 (ANI): Access to education is one of the basic rights of people across the world, and many are extremely lucky to have had the chance to complete at least high school.

2017-10-27T11:31:22.280030+00:00 IST

Eminent Malayalam writer Punathil Kunjabdulla dies at 77

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): A well-known Malayalam novelist and poet Punathil Kunjabdulla passed away on Friday at Kerala's Kozhikode. He was 77.

2017-10-27T04:14:15.902581+00:00 IST

8th Annual Sikh Awards held in Toronto, honouring Global Sikh Excellence

Toronto [Canada], Oct 26 (ANI): Balbir Singh Kakar was honoured with the Sikhs In Business Award at the recently held eighth annual Sikh Awards 2017.

2017-10-26T12:42:29.419338+00:00 IST

11th International RASK Seminar organised in Delhi

New Delhi [India], Oct 25 (ANI): With a purpose to provide an excellent platform for the promotion of Korean studies in India, Researchers' Association for the Study of Korea (RASK) organised All India 11th RASK International Seminar at Jamia Millia Islamia here.

2017-10-25T12:29:41.849313+00:00 IST

Celebrate Indian classical art with Delhi Classical Music Festival

New Delhi [India], Oct 24 (ANI): Sahitya Kala Parishad, Department of Art, Culture and Languages, Government of Delhi presents the Delhi Classical Music Festival - a five-day celebration of Indian classical art, to be held at the Kamani Auditorium from October 25 to October 29, 2017.

2017-10-24T13:30:52.757719+00:00 IST

Pinkathon, held in Guwahati, reflects on women empowerment

New Delhi [India], Oct. 21 (ANI): The city of Guwahati recently geared up to celebrate the power of women with Pinkathon 2017, a women's only marathon.

2017-10-21T04:24:17.591712+00:00 IST

This Diwali, renovate your lifestyle with these pocket friendly changes

New Delhi [India], Oct 18 (ANI): The festive season is upon us and like every time, this period comes with a joyful spirit and the promise to change one's lifestyle for the better.

2017-10-18T09:26:55.372326+00:00 IST

Postal authorities organise Philatelic exhibition in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammy and Kashmiur) [India], Oct. 14 (ANI): The postal authorities in Srinagar organised a philatelic exhibition on Friday, which was aimed to aware the locals of valley regarding the importance of postal stamps .

2017-10-14T05:57:02.926896+00:00 IST

This Diwali, gift 'health'

New Delhi [India], Oct 13 (ANI): Diwali is round the corner and our shelves are going to be stacked with a multitude of deep-fried and sugar-coated delectable delights leading up to the D-day.

2017-10-13T02:24:23.738540+00:00 IST

Here's how to use Indian art to decorate your home this Diwali

New Delhi [India], Oct 12 (ANI): Home is your haven, your refuge, and your safe place. It is more than that though; this is the place you come to after a long day of work. It is where you belong. It is a wonderful feeling to come home to a place that is relaxing, comforting, and aesthetically pleasing.

2017-10-12T15:21:12.863592+00:00 IST

Mera Hou Chongba: Manipur celebrates festival of oneness

Imphal (Manipur) [India], Oct 12 (ANI): Manipur, known for its rich culture and harmonious co-existence of various ethnic groups, recently celebrated the festival of 'Mera Hou Chongba' at Manipur Royal Palace (Sana Konung) in Imphal at a large scale.

2017-10-12T14:19:34.687860+00:00 IST

This gene helps hybrid breeding in wheat

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 12 (ANI): Attention farmers! Australian researchers have identified a naturally occurring wheat gene that, when turned off, eliminates self-pollination, but still allows cross-pollination - opening a way for breeding high-yielding hybrid wheat.

2017-10-12T09:17:17.598772+00:00 IST

Steps to celebrate a smarter Diwali

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Oct 10 (ANI): Diwali is all about fun and celebrations. It's that time when we are all about the happiness and less about how much it costs. This isn't wrong either.

2017-10-10T10:54:53.136937+00:00 IST

Miss Wheelchair World 2017: Bengaluru's Rajalakshmi wins `Miss Popularity` award

New Delhi [India], Oct 9 (ANI): India's entry for Miss Wheelchair World 2017, Rajalakshmi won the 'Miss Popularity' award in Warsaw on Saturday.

2017-10-09T15:30:21.927691+00:00 IST

'Imphal Evenings', weekend plaza in Imphal for people to enjoy nightlife

Imphal (Manipur) [India], October 6 (ANI): Plagued by years-long insurgency, the culture of nightlife could not develop in Manipur's capital city Imphal. However, with the opening of a weekend plaza, 'Imphal Evenings', the residents finally get a chance to enjoy the nightlife.

2017-10-05T21:40:41.065248+00:00 IST

Working in night shift ups risk of obesity

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 04 (ANI): You may want to avoid doing those overnight shifts, as working in late night shifts is linked to 29 percent increase in risk of becoming obese or overweight, warns a study.

2017-10-04T09:51:11.147299+00:00 IST

Experience various facets, themes of life at `Creciente`

New Delhi [India], Oct 2 (ANI): An exhibition of art works by 70 young and aspiring artists is being organised by National Institute of Fine Arts (NIFA) at All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society in the national capital.

2017-10-02T10:12:38.497559+00:00 IST