‘Beating Retreat’ Ceremony to Enchant Raisina Hills with Patriotic Melodies on Jan 29

New Delhi: As the sun dips below the majestic Raisina Hills, the historic Vijay Chowk is set to reverberate with the soul-stirring strains of Indian tunes during the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony on January 29, 2024, marking the grand conclusion of the 75th Republic Day celebrations. Against the backdrop of illuminated government buildings, the music bands…

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Renowned Scientist and ‘Saheli’ Inventor Dr. Nityanand Passes Away at 99

Lucknow: Dr. Nityanand, the visionary scientist who discovered India’s groundbreaking non-steroidal, non-hormonal oral contraceptive ‘Saheli,’ breathed his last at SGPGIMS Lucknow after a prolonged illness. The former director of Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) and Padma Shri awardee was 99 years old. Dr. Nityanand, a distinguished medical chemist, played a pivotal role at CDRI from…

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Hockey India Rewards Indian Women’s Hockey Team for Exceptional Performance in FIH Hockey5s Women’s World Cup

New Delhi: Hockey India takes pride in announcing a commendable cash reward of ₹3 Lakhs per player and ₹1.5 Lakhs for each support staff member as a token of appreciation for the Indian Women’s Team’s exceptional performance and clinching the Silver medal at the Inaugural FIH Hockey5s Women’s World Cup.

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Maha Aarti Marks Inauguration of SAMALEI Project near Maa Samaleswari Temple in Sambalpur

Sambalpur: A grand Maha Aarti illuminated the banks of the Mahanadi river, near the revered Maa Samaleswari Temple, following the inauguration of the Samaleswari Temple Area Management and Local Economy Initiatives (SAMALEI) project by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Conducted in a serene and spiritual ambiance, the evening Aarti drew the presence of hundreds of devotees,…

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First World Odia Language Conference to Felicitate Eminent Personalities in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The inaugural World Odia Language Conference, slated to take place in the capital city from February 3 to 5, will witness the felicitation of numerous eminent personalities, including recipients of prestigious awards such as Padma and Sahitya Akademi. The three-day conference, hosted at Janata Maidan, will celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to…

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