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Inspired by housemaid, Gurugram teen builds Rs.1-lakh solar-assisted three-wheeler to help low-income families

New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- A 17-year-old student from Gurugram has developed a functional, solar-powered three-wheeler for just over Rs.1 lakh to make commercial transportation accessible to lower-middle-in... Read More


Rinku Thakur turned her fight against child marriage into a mission

Rautahat, Nov. 8 -- When her family arranged her marriage at the age of 17 against her wishes, Rinku Thakur made a decision that would redefine the course of her life. Defying family and societal pres... Read More


Missing tourist's body recovered in Sundarbans after 35 hours

Bagerhat, Nov. 8 -- The body of a tourist who went missing in the Sundarbans was recovered by the Forest Department and Bangladesh Coast Guard members near Alorkol in Sarankhola upazila of Bagerhat di... Read More


Dak Lak turns Saturday coffee into business fix shop

Da Nang, Nov. 8 -- Dak Lak's twice-monthly Saturday "Entrepreneur Coffee" has become a blunt, open channel between provincial leaders and companies. There, export growing-area codes, crop structure p... Read More


Nifty, Sensex log worst Samvat returns in 15 years. What lies ahead in 2083?

New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- The Samvat year gone by has been one of the toughest for Indian equity investors in over a decade. The BSE Sensex slumped 8% and the Nifty 50 shed 7% in Samvat 2082, putting them ... Read More


Breathing change: Citizens who are cutting out firecrackers for an eco-friendly Diwali

India, Nov. 8 -- The Bombay High Court's order banning bursting firecrackers in public places prompted the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday to rope in 237 corporators to spread awa... Read More


Charumathi Chandrasekar captivates audience with her Thodayamangalam dance performance at Cultural Fair Day in Indonesia

Jakarta, Nov. 8 -- Charumathi Chandrasekar, a cultural ambassador of Tamil Nadu in Indonesia and a direct descendant of the illustrious Tanjore Quartet, represented India through a captivating Thodaya... Read More


"When internal security is strong, external enemies cannot succeed": PM Modi praises security forces in Naxal-free Bastar

Bastar, Nov. 8 -- Celebrating Diwali with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bastar on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the region's transformation from a Naxal stronghold to a land ... Read More


Russia, US extend Diwali wishes to people in India

New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- Russia and the United States on Sunday extended Diwali greetings to people in India, with Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov highlighting the festival's message of sharing, mutual re... Read More


Saudi Arabia restricts foreign workers in 97 tourism and administrative job titles

Kathmandu, Nov. 8 -- Saudi Arabia has introduced new employment localisation requirements across 28 tourism-related occupations and 69 administrative and support jobs, limiting opportunities for forei... Read More