Culture

NGO starts library setup in Himachal Pradesh, aims to make education more accessible

Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 17 (ANI): A rural library movement is sweeping across the country especially during the time of COVID-19 when most of the schools and colleges have been shut down. A former MLA's son is also trying hard to provide educational facilities to underprivileged students in remote areas during the ongoing health crisis.

2021-09-17T07:10:04.695245+00:00 IST

Study suggests the likelihood of unhappy employees becoming entrepreneurs is determined by culture

Liverpool [UK], September 13 (ANI): The level of entrepreneurial intention among dissatisfied employees is greatly affected by their cultural context, suggests the findings of a new study.

2021-09-13T08:22:02.935913+00:00 IST

Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Dhol-tasha troupes, idol makers raise concern over stagnant business due to COVID restrictions

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 9 (ANI): Dhol tasha, large gatherings, dance performances, pandal visits -- these are a couple of things that automatically come to our mind when we talk about Ganesh Chaturthi, but celebrations have taken a 360-degree turn ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started.

2021-09-09T15:21:26.756805+00:00 IST

Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Understanding Lord Ganesha's greatness while interpreting the hidden spiritual messages he embodies

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): Ganesh Chaturthi, which will begin on September 10 this year, is celebrated with much pomp and zeal in several states across the country. While we celebrate the festival with scrumptious food and great music, let's not forget to understand the significance of the occasion.

2021-09-09T12:04:14.439909+00:00 IST

Workplace bias suppression can be difficult to sustain, study shows

Washington [US], September 9 (ANI): Decision-making that overrides one's personal views and self-interests, also known as bias suppression, is often touted as an essential institutional objective. Accountability is a common strategy for discouraging stubborn biases. However, even within the most well-intentioned organizations, efforts to counteract biases tend to wane over time.

2021-09-09T03:43:39.437421+00:00 IST

Surprise your sibling this Raksha Bandhan with these thoughtful gifting options

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Raksha Bandhan, one of the most popular Hindu festivals, is an annual occasion celebrated throughout the nation to commemorate the special bond between siblings. This year the auspicious day will fall on August 22.

2021-08-20T12:31:01.636238+00:00 IST

Celebrate Raksha Bandhan 2021 with eco-friendly, organic rakhis

New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): The festival of Raksha Bandhan, which is just around the corner, is celebrated by Indians annually to mark the special bond between siblings. This year the occasion will be observed on August 22.

2021-08-19T12:36:05.184699+00:00 IST

How Eid al-Adha is celebrated in different countries across the globe

New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): The holy festival of Eid al-Adha, also known as the 'festival of sacrifice' or Greater Eid, is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar.

2021-07-19T15:09:13.680569+00:00 IST

Social change can be promoted by actively addressing inequalities

Washington [US], June 26 (ANI): In a new study researchers tried to find what does it take for people to commit to taking action to promote social equality? And how might this differ for people from advantaged and disadvantaged groups?

2021-06-26T11:16:08.907976+00:00 IST

World Environment Day 2021: Theme, history and significance

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): World Environment Day, which is celebrated annually on June 5 across the globe, is one of the biggest events organised by the United Nations (UN) to generate awareness about the significance of nature. The day is celebrated to tell people that nature should be respected for its values.

2021-06-05T02:04:12.296031+00:00 IST

World Environment Day 2021: Action and awareness, two important steps towards sustainability

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): World Environment Day, which is celebrated annually on June 5, offers a global platform for inspiring positive change in the environment. It pushes individuals to think about what they consume from the ecosystem and gives them a chance to build a greener future.

2021-06-04T14:13:44.626970+00:00 IST

People celebrate Akshaya Tritiya at home amid pandemic as gold shops remain closed

New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious days celebrated by Hindus across the country. The day is symbolic of good luck, success and fortune gains.

2021-05-14T10:39:13.376019+00:00 IST

Eid-ul-Fitr 2021: 5 unique traditions from across the globe

New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): Eid-ul-Fitr, which translates to "festival of breaking the fast" is a time of rejoicing with family and friends. It's a blissful celebration that marks the end of the holy month of Ramzan when millions of Muslims enthusiastically wait for the new moon sighting to be confirmed, to celebrate the end of their fasting journey.

2021-05-13T09:49:53.849369+00:00 IST

International Jazz Day 2021: Fill up your knowledge of Jazz history at these museums

Washington [US], April 30 (ANI): Music lovers around the world celebrate International Jazz Day on April 30 every year. The day aims to spread the love for jazz worldwide and raise awareness about how it can bring people together by promoting social and cultural values of empathy and tolerance.

2021-04-30T18:09:25.011092+00:00 IST

Chaitra Navratri 2021: 5 tips to break COVID blues and celebrate the festival amid pandemic

New Delhi [India], April 13 (ANI): Chaitra Navratri, which is a nine-day festival, beginning on the first day of the Hindu Luni-Solar calendar, started today.

2021-04-13T06:17:28.385739+00:00 IST

Planning gifts for girls this Kanjak? Here's a list of options

New Delhi [India], April 13 (ANI): Chaitra Navratri, the auspicious nine-day festival in which devotees of Goddess Durga observe fast and pray for health, forgiveness, and prosperity, started on Tuesday.

2021-04-13T04:12:49.322709+00:00 IST

Planning gifts for little girls this Kanjak? Here's a list of different options!

New Delhi [India], April 12 (ANI): Chaitra Navratri, the auspicious nine-day festival in which devotees of Goddess Durga observe fast and pray for health, forgiveness, and prosperity, is around the corner.

2021-04-12T15:13:06.664067+00:00 IST

Chaitra Navratri 2021: 5 tips to break COVID blues and celebrate the festival amid pandemic

New Delhi [India], April 12 (ANI): Chaitra Navratri, which is a nine-day festival, beginning on the first day of the Hindu Luni-Solar calendar, is just around the corner. This year, it will begin on April 13, 2021, and end on April 22, 2021.

2021-04-12T14:08:24.323903+00:00 IST

Preserving world-famous Ajanta Cave paintings using AI

New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): In an initiative that is unique in every sense of the word, artificial intelligence (AI) has now come to the aid of digitally preserving the world-famous, 2nd Century BC Ajanta cave paintings, so that they last for many lifetimes, safe from disasters of all kinds and for the benefit of generations to come.

2021-04-08T08:09:12.276179+00:00 IST

Easter 2021: How celebrations are taking virtual turn amid pandemic

New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The holy day of Easter is celebrated with joy and pride by Christians all over the world and is considered one of the most auspicious days for the community. It marks Jesus Christ's resurrection. As mentioned in the Bible, Christ was crucified on the day of Good Friday and buried in a grave after his last supper which is commemorated as Maundy Thursday. However, on the third day when his disciples visited his grave, they found that the grave was empty. The day marks the triumph of Christ over death and this also makes him the 'Son of God'. The day is celebrated with pomp and grandeur every year.

2021-04-03T12:16:22.960805+00:00 IST