Sanskrit, the original ‘Deva Bhasa’ or language of the gods, often poses problem for believers when it comes to correct pronunciation. So, when ‘shlokas’ from Hindu scriptures are recited at community pujas or even homes, those with a discerning ear look for priests who have perfected the diction. This DurgaContinue Reading

Guwahati: In what has triggered a fresh debate on the Citizenship Amendment Bill, BJP leader and Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday that he supported the Amendment in Citizenship Act 1955, proposing to make Hindus and other minority communities from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan eligible for IndianContinue Reading

Kolkata: In a late night development the authorities of Scotish Church College decided to shut it down indefinitely following continuous students unrest. The decision was taken after the students allegedly entered into an administrative meeting demanding to reinstate Amit Abraham who resigned a month back, as their principal. “The agitationContinue Reading

Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Assembly has passed the much awaited Odisha Official Language (Amendment) Rule, 2016 amid protests from opposition Congress and BJP, who demanded setting up of a commission to ensure proper implementation of the law. Earlier, the state cabinet had implemented the legislation approving the rules for theContinue Reading