The sharing of waters of the Kaveri river has been the source of a serious conflict between the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The genesis of this conflict rests in two agreements in 1892 and 1924 between the erstwhile Madras Presidency and Princely State of Mysore. The 802 kilometres (498 mi) Kaveri river […]
Ganesh Chaturthi is the festival celebrated by Hindus across the world in honour of Lord Ganesha (the God with the head of an elephant). On this day, devotees pray to the God for prosperity and unhindered new beginnings. Also known as ‘Vinayak Chaturthi’ or ‘Vinayaka Chavithi’ the festival is celebrated during the Hindu month of […]
Prime Minister Modi used the prestigious stage to highlights India’s concern over terrorism. Without naming Pakistan, the PM said that terrorism was a global challenge and that it was “incubated in India’s neighbourhood.” “From the western borders of India to Africa, it goes by different names – Lashkar-e-Taiba or Al Qaeda or ISIS. They all […]
Kerala Government on Wednesday announced a solatium of Rs 10 lakh to the family of the 30-year-old Dalit woman who was brutally raped and murdered at her house in Perumbavoor recently. A government job will also be provided to the sister of the victim, an official press release said. With many persons coming forward to […]
At least 21 killed. The deadly explosions at Brussels airport on Tuesday were carried out by a suicide bomber, Belgium’s federal prosecutor said, broadcasters VTM and RTBF reported, without giving more details. Explosions tore through the departure hall of Brussels airport on Tuesday morning killing up to 21 people and injuring 30 others and a […]
