The Order was established in 1698 by Tsar Peter the Great, in honour of Saint Andrew, the first apostle of Jesus and patron saint of Russia. It is only awarded for the most outstanding civilian or military merit.
The celebrations in Shimla saw Tibetan Buddhists offering long-life prayers and a rich tapestry of cultural performances showcasing the diverse heritage of the Tibetan and Indian communities. Monks, students, and locals gathered in unity to express their gratitude and respect for The Dalai L
Elders, young women, monks, and students of the Tibetan community, along with Indians, gathered in the Tibetan school, Chhota Shimla, to celebrate the 89th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama.
The boy monk Nawang Tashi Rapten, the Taklung Tsetul Rinpoche, and the head of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism also participated in the prayers.
As many as forty-seven students died from HIV in Tripura, and 828 have tested HIV-positive, according to a senior official of the Tripura State AIDS Control Society (TSACS).
President of the Central Tibetan Administration of the Tibetan government-in-exile, Penpa Tsering Sikyong, expressed regret that Tibetans cannot celebrate the 89th birthday of their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on July 6 in his birthplace due to China's restrictions.
Abu Dhabi Sports Council, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism and Miral, are set to host the third season of the World Tennis League, scheduled to be held at the iconic Etihad Arena from December 19 to December 22
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) strongly condemned the alleged attack by Twipra Students' Federation (TSF) members on ABVP karyakartas at Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) College in Agartala on Monday.
In the doubles final, second seeds Yashwin and Vivaan beat the Chinese pair, Yuxuan Li and Minhui Zhang 7-6, 1-6, 10-7 in three sets. In the semi-finals, the pair beat third seed Yitian Lou of China and Bing Huan Tsai of Chinese Taipei 6-1, 6-7, 12-10