Kerala dioceses to observe Kandhamal martyrs day
2016-08-23
The program on August 25 at Kozhikode is organized by Calicut Cultural ForumContinue Reading
Dalits plan massive rally in Delhi ahead of winter session
2016-08-22
New Delhi: Looking to build on the momentum of the Dalit protests in Gujarat, scheduled caste organisations are planning to stage a mega rally at Delhi’s Ramlila grounds ahead of the winter session of Parliament that is being billed as a challenge to the Modi government’s policies. The sustained protestsContinue Reading
77 mn women added to banking system
2016-08-22
As many as 358 million Indian women (61 per cent) have bank accounts, up from 281 million (48 per cent) in 2014, the biggest jump for “banked” women among eight South Asian and African countries surveyed by Intermedia, a global consultancy. The survey revealed that more women in India areContinue Reading
Kolkata gears up for Mother’s canonisation
2016-08-22
From book launches to a film festival, the city will celebrate it for the next three monthsContinue Reading
Two get death in IT professional murder case
2016-08-22
Jigisha, working as an operations manager in a management consultancy firm, was abducted and killed on March 18, 2009 Continue Reading
Consent relief for Christian schools
2016-08-22
The selection panels will only comprise members appointed by the founder bodies of the schoolsContinue Reading
Delhi to host memorial for Archbishop Cheenath
2016-08-22
Several leading members of civil society and others are expected to address the programContinue Reading
Usha Uthup recalls 47-year long association with Mother Teresa
2016-08-22
Mumbai: Audiences identify Usha Uthup as the singer with the powerful voice who revolutionised pop music by performing in ethnic Indian attire — Kanjivaram silk saris, flower garlands and big bindi. However, her hometown of Kolkata is conversant with the other side of the artist’s personality. Uthup is an avidContinue Reading
First batch of Haj pilgrims from Telangana leave for Jeddah
2016-08-21
Hyderabad : The first batch of 340 pilgrims left from Telangana for Saudi Arabia on Sunday to perform the Haj pilgrimage. The Air India flight carrying the pilgrims, clad in “Ihram” or special white clothing for Haj and amid chanting of prayers, took off from the Rajiv Gandhi International AirportContinue Reading
Tribal museum to come up at Kandhamal in Odisha
2016-08-21
Berhampur : The picturesque hill town of Daringbadi in Odisha’s Kandhamal district is set to get another addition to its list of tourist destinations. A tribal museum, built on 1100 sq ft area, will be thrown open for public at the end of this month, officials said. Set up atContinue Reading