Itanagar: Researchers at the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have rediscovered the rare ‘Indian lipstick plant’, in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh after 100 years. The plant (Aeschynanthus monetaria Dunn) was first identified by British botanist Stephen Troyte Dunn in 1912, based on the plant samples gathered from Arunachal Pradesh by another English botanist,…
Rafael Nadal has won his 14th French Open title, taking his career grand slam tally to 22. On Sunday Rafael beat Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 in the French Open final at Roland Garros. Nadal’s victory came two days after his 36th birthday with which he became the oldest title winner in the history of…
Cuttack: India won the match against Bangladesh in the FIBA U 18 Asian Championship 22 SABA Qualifiers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. India outclassed Bangladesh by 111-47 in the final round. With their second successive win in the 3 team qualifiers, India will represent the SABA sub-zone at the FIBA U 18 Asian Championship…
Bhubaneswar: The trailer of a documentary film ‘Nanda Master’nka Chatasali’ has been recently released. A 70 minute documentary, it is based on the life and struggle of 102 year Padma Shri Nanda Kishore Prusty from Odisha, who selflessly devoted his life, providing free education in his chatasali to the three generations of children of Kantira…
Actor, film producer, model, humanitarian, and philanthropist Sonu Sood wears many hats. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he became a saviour for needy people across the country by lending a helping hand to ease their problem. He arranged flights for people stuck in various places, medicines, oxygen, food among others. Even after the pandemic, he continues…
New Delhi: Santoor player, Pt. Bhajan Sopori passed away on Thursday in Gurugram after a prolonged illness. The 73-year-old was diagnosed with Colon Cancer last June. Recipient of the Padma Shri, Sangeet Natak Akademi, and Jammu and Kashmir State Lifetime Achievement Award, Sopori belonged to the Sufiana Gharana of Kashmir where six generations of his…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday approved the beautification project for Maa Sarala Temple at Jhankad in Jagatsinghpur district. A budget of Rs 42 crore has been sanctioned to develop the shrine which will be done under the 5T Initiative of Integrated Development of Heritage, Monuments and Tourist Destination programme. The project is likely…
Johnny Depp won the defamation case against Amber Heard on Wednesday and she has been ordered to pay the actor $15million in damages. During the verdict, the jury found that the actor Amber Heard defamed her former husband Johnny Depp. And thus ordered her to pay compensatory damages of $10 million and punitive damages of…
Jakarta: Under the captaincy of Birendra Lakra, the Indian men’s hockey team won the bronze medal in the Hero Asia Cup 2022 after defeating Japan 1-0 win at the GBK Sports Complex Hockey Stadium here on Wednesday. Rajkumar Pal put India ahead early in the first quarter and the team managed to hold on to…
Kolkata: Playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, passed away here late on Tuesday night. He was 53. KK was performing in Nazrul Manch organised by the Gurudas College, where he fell ill. He returned to the hotel, where he complained of uneasiness following which he was rushed to a hospital. The doctors declared him…
