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India's FM Jaishankar meets former President Ranil in Muscat

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met with former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on the sidelines of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat on Sunda... Read More


PMRDA to invest rRs.r47 crore in nine religious centres in Pune region

India, Feb. 16 -- Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is set to invest around Rs.47 crore to develop nine religious places across its region. The project will enhance connectivity ... Read More


Boko Haram, ISWAP resume fighting after failed reconciliation move

Nigeria, Feb. 16 -- Two weeks after a failed reconciliation move between Jama'tu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati wal-Jihad (JAS), popularly known as Boko Haram, and its breakaway faction, Islamic State West A... Read More


Dahleej-e-Dilli: A journey through the culinary heritage of Old Delhi

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- Crowne Plaza Today New Delhi Okhla is set to host the 15th edition of its signature food festival 'Dilli 6', from February 19 to March 5. This year's theme, 'Dahleej-e-Dilli', pa... Read More


Punjab Police detain agent linked to US deportation allegations; second batch of Indian deportees arrives in Amritsar

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- In the first arrest following a US deportee's allegation, a Haryana-based immigration agent was taken from his relatives' home in Patiala's Partap Nagar by a special investigativ... Read More


CM Omar Abdullah holds pre-budget consultation with public representatives of Jammu district

Srinagar, Feb. 16 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired pre-budget consultations with public representatives from Jammu district at a meeting held at the Civil Secretariat. The session was att... Read More


Few takers for heritage monument adoption scheme in Maharashtra

India, Feb. 16 -- With just one central and two state heritage sites adopted, the 'Adopt a Heritage Scheme' has garnered a low response in Maharashtra. The official from the state Archeology departmen... Read More


Handwoven heritage: Laxmi Velip keeps the dying art of Mandri mats alive in Quepem

Goa, Feb. 16 -- JENIFER FERNANDES joseph@herald-goa.com QUEPEM: In an era where modern comforts and mass-produced goods dominate the market, Laxmi Narayan Velip, a resident of Quepem, is preserving ... Read More


From corporate life to coconut farming, Rohan Nazareth's bold gamble pays off

MAPUSA, Feb. 16 -- ERWIN FONSECA Coming from a well-respected family, his father being a renowned doctor, Rohan Nazareth completed his science degree and, with family support, pursued further educati... Read More


Fresh western disturbance likely in J&K in coming week: MeT

Srinagar, Feb. 16 -- After scanty of rainfall in first two weeks of February, the MeT office has predicted a Western Disturbance for next week with a hope that it will result in major snow and rainfal... Read More