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The many lives of sesame in India's harvest festivals

India, Jan. 12 -- Every January, as the sun begins its northward journey, kitchens across India respond before temples do. Lohri (January 13), Pongal (January 14-17), Makar Sankranti (January 14), and... Read More


Navika, Mazen choose their first meeting anniversary for engagement date

India, Jan. 12 -- Actor Navika Kotia, best known for playing Sridevi's daughter in English Vinglish (2012) followed by a stint in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, surprised everyone with her engagement to ... Read More


Stebin Ben, Nupur Sanon say 'I do' in Christian wedding

India, Jan. 12 -- The wedding celebrations of actor Nupur Sanon and singer Stebin Ben continued in Udaipur on Saturday with an elegant Christian ceremony, followed by a late-night cocktail party. Sour... Read More


Metro expansion, AIIMS in west UP, IIT in Bundelkhand on state's wishlist

LUCKNOW, Jan. 12 -- Uttar Pradesh has sought the Central government's support for expanding healthcare and transport facilities, besides an increased share in central taxes through the Union Budget 20... Read More


'Law must never appear remote': cJI surya kant calls for joint courts

GUWAHATI, Jan. 12 -- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Sunday stated that the law must never appear remote, forbidding or out of reach while laying emphasis on integrated court complexes with adequ... Read More


Somnath's plunder was not just economic: Modi

Veraval, Jan. 12 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that forces that had opposed the reconstruction of Somnath temple are still active, now working through "other malicious means" instead ... Read More


Kerala women's team defeat Railways at 72nd Nat'l Volleyball Championship

VARANASI, Jan. 12 -- Kerala Women Volleyball Team defeated Indian Railways team in the women's final of the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship, played on Sunday at the indoor court of Sigra ... Read More


Dy CM Maurya pushes canteens, autos for SHGs to create 'lakhpati didis'

VARANASI, Jan. 12 -- Deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said that members of self-help groups (SHGs) should be given the opportunity to open canteens at the district training institute, railwa... Read More


Congress stages dharnas in Varanasi against MNREGA replacement

VARANASI, Jan. 12 -- Congress workers, led by Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) president Ajai Rai, staged a dharna (sit-in protest) against the replacement of MNREGA with the Viksit Bharat-Guar... Read More


Prayagraj gets two more Amrit Bharat Express trains

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 12 -- In a major relief for rail passengers, Prayagraj has received two new long-distance Amrit Bharat Express trains, significantly improving direct rail connectivity with Northeast I... Read More