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"Great loss to India music": Folk singer Malini Awasthi pays tribute to Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, remembers his devotion to music, God

Lucknow, Oct. 2 -- Renowned folk singer and Padma Shri awardee Malini Awasthi has described the demise of classical music legend Pandit Chhannulal Mishra as a "great loss" to Indian music. "The passi... Read More


World's tallest statue boosts tourism, empowers local communities in Gujarat

Kevadia, Oct. 2 -- The Statue of Unity, a 182-meter monumental tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, inaugurated in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has today become one of India's most visited glo... Read More


Ludhiana: Cultural fervour mark 'Dheeyan Da Mela' at GCG

Ludhiana, Oct. 2 -- The campus of Government College for Girls came alive on Wednesday as students and faculty celebrated "Dheeyan Da Mela," an annual event dedicated to showcasing the spirit, talent ... Read More


Tourist arrivals in September top 150,000

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- A total of 158,971 tourists have arrived in the country in the month of September, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released... Read More


China's new K visa sparks backlash amid tech talent pushPublished on: October 2, 2025 6:46 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 2 -- China has launched the China K visa to attract foreign science and technology professionals. The visa aims to draw skilled workers in STEM fields but has stirred widespread debate.... Read More


E1 Lagos GP: Top beauty queens arrive Lagos for Humanitourism Campaign

Nigeria, Oct. 2 -- As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, the nation is set to host four of the world's biggest beauty queens in Lagos for the first time as part of the E1 Championship Fa... Read More


Pandit Chhannulal Mishra: The spiritual voice of Indian classical music goes silent

Varanasi/ Mirzapur, Oct. 2 -- Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, the legendary Hindustani classical vocalist celebrated for blending ragas with folk traditions and devotional themes, passed away early Thursday... Read More


Fragments of Gandhi's life from a private collection come alive in an exhibition

India, Oct. 2 -- Nearly a century ago, a young Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi stood trembling in Sir Cowasji Jehangir Institute's main hall, struggling to have his voice carry across the packed audience. ... Read More


Private vehicles banned inside Van Vihar National Park, management introduces eco-friendly transport for visitors

Bhopal, Oct. 2 -- Van Vihar National Park Management in Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal has banned the entry of all private vehicles on the premises of the national park from October 1 aiming to prote... Read More


Woman, 27, starves to death in Bali hotel room after adopting 'fruitarian' diet

India, Oct. 2 -- A 27-year-old woman died of starvation in a Bali hotel room after following an extreme "fruitarian" diet that left her severely malnourished. According to a report by The Sun, the wo... Read More