Choreographing a dance performance in a stepwell
The stepwell at Ammapalli Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple at Shamshabad first witnessed a dance performance by Sandjhya Rao, organised by Parampara in 2016; more recently the 17th century stepwell at Bansilalpet too created a cultural connect with music, dance and storytelling sessions. The staging of the performance at a stepwell itself is a unique experience for performers and audience alike. At Bansilalpet however, a platform with pillars transforms into a performance space and can accommodate about 100 people. Restricted movementsKuchipudi exponent Sravya Manasa helmed a show by her four disciples at the Bansilalpet stepwell in September 2023. While the dance performances were held at the amphitheatre, a storytelling session by Kriti Stories was organised within the stepwell.
Source:The Hindu
January 25, 2024 16:40 UTC
Trudeau Govt Panel Wants To Probe Whether India Interfered In Canada Elections | India Canada Ties
Trudeau Govt Panel Wants To Probe Whether India Interfered In Canada Elections | India Canada TiesUpdated: 25 Jan 2024, 04:37 PM ISTIn what could ratchet up tension between India &am... moreIn what could ratchet up tension between India & China even further, a Canada panel has asked the Trudeau government to share information about India 'possibly meddling' in their elections in 2019 & 2021. This comes as an expansion of an earlier probe in which Canada was probing possible Chinese and Russian interference.
Source:Mint
January 25, 2024 15:36 UTC
Maldives' Main Opposition Parties Unite Against Muizzu's Anti India Stand, Say 'Very Detrimental'
Maldives' Main Opposition Parties Unite Against Muizzu's Anti India Stand, Say 'Very Detrimental'Updated: 25 Jan 2024, 04:33 PM ISTMaldives President Mohamed Muizzu is facing tremen... moreMaldives President Mohamed Muizzu is facing tremendous flak from his political opponents over ratcheting up tensions with India. The 2 main opposition parties in Maldives hitting out, say that these moves are 'extremely detrimental' for Maldives.
Source:Mint
January 25, 2024 15:34 UTC
JEE Mains 2024: NTA releases admit card for paper 1 on jeemain.nta.ac.in; See important instructions here.
JEE Mains 2024: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the admit card for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains 2024 Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech.) According to the official website, candidates can download the admit card from the official website i.e. The JEE Main Paper 1 (BE/B. Candidates scheduled to appear on January 27, 2024 are required to download their JEE (Main) Admit Card – 2024 Session 1 (January 2024) using their application no. attendance at the Centre, a valid photo ID Proof in ORIGINAL (PAN Card/Driving License/Voter ID/Passport/Aadhaar Card (with Photo)/E-Aadhaar/Ration Card/Class 12 Admit Card).
Source:Mint
January 25, 2024 15:05 UTC
A devotee of the Hindu god Lord Murugan has her tongue pierced with a steel skewer before making her way to the temple to make offerings
Weather Alert...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility of one quarter mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility and potential frost on bridges. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Source:The Hindu
January 25, 2024 14:48 UTC
“SC ruling is an eye-opener for BJP…” Raghav Chadha on verdict in Centre Vs Delhi govt case
“SC ruling is an eye-opener for BJP…” Raghav Chadha on verdict in Centre Vs Delhi govt caseAttacking the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central Government and praising the Supreme Court for the “landmark judgement” in LG vs Delhi Government case, Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha said that the verdict will be an eye-opener for the BJP. “It is a landmark judgement and a win for democracy and the people of Delhi. In no undertrained terms, the SC has said that CM is the boss, as far is the government of Delhi is concerned,” he said while speaking to ANI on May 11. “The BJP will learn a lesson, it’s a tight slap on their face for they have been constantly trying to undermine the elected government. SC judgement is an eye-opener for the BJP,” added the Rajya Sabha MP.
Source:dna
January 25, 2024 14:42 UTC
GST, subsidy, affordable housing & more: India Inc’s wish list for the Interim Budget
Furthering its emphasis on capital expenditure, the CII has asked the government to up budget towards capex by 20 per cent to Rs 12 lakh crore. To better target subsidies, India Inc has asked for food and fertiliser subsidy to be revised based on updated datasets. Promotion of low-cost and affordable housing has been sought by extending the interest subvention scheme to cover total housing cost of up to Rs 35 lakh, up from Rs 25 lakh presently. The government could look into reducing logistics’ costs in the country further by ensuring timely implementation of the National Logistics Policy, the CII has suggested. Promotion of the MSME sectors in the country could be done by the creation of a seperate vertical for micro enterprises in the MSME Ministry.
Source:Economic Times
January 25, 2024 14:02 UTC
Budget 2024: Fiscal Deficit expected to be 5.5% of GDP, says report
Economists are predicting that the fiscal deficit for the fiscal year 2024-2025 is likely to be estimated at 5.5 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), reported livemint.com. The upcoming budget, scheduled for presentation on February 1, 2024, is set to be an interim budget or a vote on account, ahead of the general elections, focusing on maintaining policy continuity. advertisementRead MoreAnalysts in the report anticipate that the government will refrain from making significant announcements in the interim budget. The backdrop for the interim budget is a robust 7.3 per cent GDP growth in the current fiscal year. She highlights that the fiscal deficit in FY25 will be supported by the normalisation of domestic conditions.
Source:Mint
January 25, 2024 13:54 UTC
National Health Mission: Healthcare for All
The Government of India launched the National Health Mission (NHM) in 2013, encompassing its two sub-missions, the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) is dedicated to delivering quality healthcare to rural populations, with a special focus on vulnerable groups and states such as the Empowered Action Group (EAG) States, North-eastern States, Jammu & Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)The National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) aims to enhance the health of the urban population, especially the urban poor and vulnerable sections, by providing access to quality primary healthcare. National Digital Health Mission: On 15th August 2020, National Digital Health Mission or Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission was announced. In the Indian context, initiatives like the National Health Mission (NHM) have played a pivotal role in expanding healthcare accessibility and reducing disparities.
Source:Mint
January 25, 2024 13:12 UTC
India vs England Highlights, 1st Test: India trail by 127 runs at stumps Day 1
India vs England Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: England openers off to flying start, India eye quick wicketsYashasvi Jaiswal is performing admirably after reaching his half-century, while Shubman Gill is displaying great stability as India takes control against England in the ongoing first Test in Hyderabad. Unfortunately, Rohit Sharma fell victim to Jack Leach when he had scored 24 runs. Prior to this, the Indian bowlers managed to dismiss England for a total of 246 runs, with the home team's spinners claiming eight wickets collectively after India won the toss and chose to bowl first. Ben Stokes emerged as the highest scorer for England, contributing 70 runs off 88 balls before becoming the final wicket to fall. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin both secured three wickets, while Axar and Jasprit Bumrah each took two wickets.
Source:dna
January 25, 2024 12:35 UTC
Rupee settles 1 paisa higher at 83.11 against US dollar
The rupee rose 1 paisa in a range-bound trade to close at 83.11 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as the support from weak American currency overseas was negated by rising crude oil prices. The unit oscillated between an intraday low of 83.14 and a high of 83.08 and finally settled at 83.11 (provisional) against the dollar, 1 paisa higher from its previous close. The rupee traded on a flat note amid weak domestic markets and rising crude oil prices. "We expect the rupee to trade with a slight negative bias on weak domestic markets and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Red Sea issue, rising crude oil prices, and selling pressure from foreign investors may also dent the rupee.
Source:The Hindu
January 25, 2024 12:26 UTC
The 14th edition of Hyderabad Literary Festival goes bigger and beyond literature
Besides the usual focus on literature, poetry, art, and culture, this year’s schedule will have conversations around science and climate, including STEM booths, mobile science exhibitions, workshops. The Ajay Gandhi Memorial Valedictory lecture will be delivered by Shashi Tharoor; Ajay Gandhi played a key role in shaping the literature festival and passed away in 2021. Some significant speakers include Javed Akhtar, Aakar Patel, Prahlad Kakar, and Mukund Padmanabhan, among others. This year, we are going beyond our primary focus on literature, culture, and art to provide space to cinema, science, linguistics, and more. The 14th edition aims to be diverse and inclusive” says Vijay Kumar, director of HLF.
Source:The Hindu
January 25, 2024 11:43 UTC
It’s official! ‘Emily In Paris’ is all set to return with Season 4
‘Emily In Paris’ is all set to return with Season 4Lily Collins poses with the script of the fourth season, leaving viewers excitedImage courtesy: netflix_in/instagramWe are finally going to get some closure! Netflix India on Instagram recently posted a picture of Lily Collins aka Emily, where she seems to be holding up the script of Emily In Paris Season 4. Emily In Paris is all set to return with Season 4, only on Netflix!” After almost two years we are finally going to get answers about the cliffhanger of an ending in season three. The season finale episode ended with an almost wedding between Camille and Gabriel, a breakup between Emily and Alfie and Camille’s pregnancy revealed. Are Emily and Gabriel a thing now?
Source:The Telegraph
January 25, 2024 11:00 UTC
'Hope this phase...': Harsha Bhogle's perspective on Virat Kohli's decision to opt out of two England Tests
Virat Kohli opted out of the first two Tests in the ongoing five-match series against England. Indian cricket team star batsman Virat Kohli has made the decision to withdraw from the first two Tests of the highly anticipated five-match series against England, which is underway in Hyderabad. So let us wish Virat Kohli well, hope this phase passes and that he returns happier." So let us wish Virat Kohli well, hope this phase passes and that he returns happier. The focus should remain on supporting the Indian cricket team as they embark on the upcoming challenges in the Test series," it concluded.
Source:dna
January 25, 2024 10:41 UTC
Four Indians drown in Australia’s Phillips island, locals say don’t push hard for more tourists
On Phillip Island in Australia’s Victoria, four Indians lost their lives after drowning at an unpatrolled beach, as reported by the Indian High Commission in Canberra on Thursday. Heartbreaking Tragedy Unfolds in AustraliaThe Indian High Commission in Canberra revealed the heartbreaking news on Thursday that four Indians met a tragic end in a drowning incident at Phillip Island, Victoria. Promotion Raises Safety ConcernsThe incident has sparked concerns among locals about the safety of promoting Phillip Island as a tourist destination. Social media posts reflected worries about the potential for more incidents, with one local resident cautioning that increased promotion could lead to heightened risks. “If the island is going to be pushed so hard as a tourist destination, there will be more and more incidents,” warned a resident on social media.
Source:Economic Times
January 25, 2024 10:39 UTC