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FDDI Foundation Day and Industry Conclave Highlight Focus on Innovation and Skill Development

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 15 -- The Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), an Institution of National Importance (INI) under the aegis of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (... Read More


Shrutika Arjun: We always cook Pongal together as a family and offer it to the Sun God

India, Jan. 15 -- As Tamil Nadu celebrates the harvest festival of Pongal, actor and entrepreneur Shrutika Arjun reflects on the joy of home, heritage and gratitude, sharing what the festival truly me... Read More


Indian editions of 'The Little Prince' shine at book fair '26

NEW DELHI, Jan. 15 -- As the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 continues at Bharat Mandapam, one of the most prominent highlights of the French cultural programme is the presentation of newly launched In... Read More


Parts of Dal Lake freeze as temp in Kashmir dips further

Srinagar, Jan. 15 -- Further dip in temperature left many water bodies, including parts of Dal Lake in Srinagar frozen, in the Valley. MeT has predicted back to back Western Disturbances in the regio... Read More


FDDI charts 'Vision 2030' path for Indian footwear sector with focus on innovation and skill development

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- As India's footwear and leather industry undergoes a tectonic shift towards automation and global competitiveness, the Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) has unveiled... Read More


Nitish to visit SEZ and Virat Ramayan Temple during his 'Samriddhi Yatra' in Champaran

BETTIAH, Jan. 15 -- Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is all set to begin his Samriddhi Yatra with a visit to the Kumarbagh industrial area in West Champaran on the opening day, followed by a visit to... Read More


Congress alleges 'tasteless beautification, commercialisation' of Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat, asks "Is your intention to betray devotees?"

Varanasi, Jan. 15 -- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday raised questions over the proposed transformation of Varanasi's famous cremation ground, Manikarnika Ghat, calling it a 'tasteles... Read More


Congress alleges 'tasteless beautification, commercialisation' of Varanasi's Maikarnika Ghat, asks "Is your intention to betray devotees?"

Varanasi, Jan. 15 -- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday raised questions over the proposed transformation of Varanasi's famous cremation ground, Manikarnika Ghat, calling it a 'tasteles... Read More


More 'Glacier Funerals'

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- When the Yala glacier in Nepal was declared "dead" in 2025, it was marked not by scientific instruments alone, but by a symbolic funeral. A similar funeral was organised in 2019 ... Read More


Chinese entrepreneur promises cars to football team players, backs out after championship win

India, Jan. 15 -- An entrepreneur in China has found herself at the centre of a heated public debate after promising to gift a car to every member of a city football team if they won a major competiti... Read More