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Textile, Tourism, Technology: PM Modi's 'mantra' for India's development

Bhopal, Feb. 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that three sectors - textiles, tourism and technology- are "crucial" for India's development. Addressing the Madhya Pradesh Global Inves... Read More


Shelar-led delegation in Paris to secure UNESCO Heritage status for 12 Shivaji forts

India, Feb. 24 -- A delegation led by Ashish Shelar, Maharashtra's Cultural Affairs and Information Technology minister, departed for Paris on Saturday to secure the World Heritage status for 12 histo... Read More


Mumbai's Ganesha artisans struggle to transition from POP idols

India, Feb. 24 -- Following the recent Bombay high court ban on Plaster of Paris (POP) Ganesh idols, the BMC has expedited the shift to shadu or organic clay. However, the sculptors of the normally hu... Read More


State allows 30% use of uncultivated tea garden land for industries

Siliguri, Feb. 24 -- In a significant policy shift, the state government has amended regulations to allow 30 per cent of uncultivated land within tea gardens to be used for alternative industries, dou... Read More


Kwara hosts 10 states for Afon Annual Fishing Festival

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- Afon, the headquarters of Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, showcased its presence on the Nigerian tourism map on Sunday during its annual fishing festival. The event attr... Read More


Call for GI tag to revive Gangarampur's dying handloom industry

BALURGHAT, Feb. 24 -- Following the GI recognition of Kheer Doi, researchers and experts are now advocating for the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Gangarampur's handloom industry. The once-thriv... Read More


Univ of Gour Banga: Pending for 8 yrs, minister 'hopes convocation by March'

Malda, Feb. 24 -- In a significant development, state Education minister Bratya Basu expressed optimism regarding the long-overdue convocation ceremony of the University of Gour Banga, which has been ... Read More


Vietnamese, Thai officials visit Thang Long Imperial Citadel

Hanoi, Feb. 24 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa on February 24 visited the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a world cultural herita... Read More


Why a summer body shouldn't be your only fitness goal

New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- Exam season is around the corner, which means we are not too far away from the summer holiday season. This is also the time most holiday planning is done and one of the things pe... Read More


Bhutan's gamble with GMC

Nepal, Feb. 24 -- A wise old man of Bhutan, with a wealth of experience in Druk government and bureaucracy, was in his element as he supped up suja, the local butter tea that is the perfect antidote t... Read More