For Wahengbam Sudhir Meetei of Manipur, a career in Pencak Silat has neither been smooth nor certain. If financial difficulties meant that he had to focus on earning a living, a freak injury during training almost ended his sporting dreams.
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], January 8: For millions of devotees across India, the Char Dham Yatra is not merely a pilgrimage but a sacred journey of faith, surrender, and spiritual renewal. Recognising the physical challenges and time constraints faced by modern pilgrims, BizareXpedition
He pointed out that "countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka have experienced periods of political instability in recent years, often marked by public unrest and changes in government." According to Rajapaksa, at times these disruptions have been "supported and promoted by extremis
Bardoli (Gujarat) [India], January 8: Brainobrain proudly celebrates a defining global milestone this year, hosting two major international abacus competitions -- the 14th International Brainobrain Abacus Competition in Switzerland and the 15th International Brainobrain Abacus Competition in
Virmani said industrial power tariffs in several states are priced well above the cost of production, effectively acting as a tax on manufacturing and job creation. While the central government has addressed many long-standing hurdles through labour law consolidation, tax reforms and regu
During the interaction, Ambassador Kwatra thanked Speaker Johnson for his solidarity with India following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025. Highlighting India's firm stance against terrorism, he said, "Thanked him for his solidarity with India's counter-terrorism efforts follow
Indications that the United States could push for a revival of oil production in Venezuela, in line with plans outlined by President Donald Trump, are expected to alter the regional energy equation and pose fresh challenges for Brazil and its state-run oil major Petrobras.
General Upendra Dwivedi is currently on a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of India's continued engagement to strengthen defence cooperation and military-to-military ties with friendly foreign countries.
India's sugar sector has begun the new sugar season (SSY26) on a strong footing, with industry data pointing to a sharp year-on-year improvement in production, even as structural challenges persist in the ethanol segment, according to a report by Centrum Institutional Research.
Skipper Shubman, who lost his first ODI series as a captain to Australia away from home, is gearing up for his first ODI series at home, against New Zealand, starting from January 11 onwards. While the well-fought 2-2 draw against England in the UK and his 754 runs with four centuries sta
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday inaugurated the second phase of the 'Citizen Connect Program' at Peterhoff, Shimla, under the state's flagship initiative 'Clean City, Prosperous City'. Highlighting Himachal Pradesh's journey towards self-reliance, he said