New Delhi, March 02, 2022: Hindu community is reportedly concerned regarding reported damage to Hindu Temple of Eastern Washington (West Richland, Washington). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was saddening for the Hindu community to hear about such incident happening to Hindu house of worship; thus reportedly causing […]
Category: People
What is the population of minorities in India?
New Delhi, February 28, 2022: Government notifies the minorities as per Section 2(c) of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992, and the Central Government has so far notified six communities as minority communities namely Christians, Sikhs, Muslims, Buddhists, Parsis and Jains. The term “Minority” is not used in Census. However, data on all religions as […]
Hindus worldwide shocked at ten break-ins in Hindu temples in Greater Toronto Area
New Delhi, February 13, 2022: Hindus globally are highly concerned regarding reports of ten break-ins in the last three months in Hindu temples in Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton in the Greater Toronto Area of Canada. Reports suggest that the break-ins resulted in thousands of dollars of cash stolen from donation boxes, property damage, removal of jewelry adorning […]
Forest Survey report 2021: Increase of 2,261 sq km in the total forest and tree cover
New Delhi, January 23, 2022: Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, on January 13th released the ‘India State of Forest Report 2021’ prepared by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) which has been mandated to assess the forest and tree resources of the country. Sharing the findings, the Minister informed that the […]
Devotees at Kashi Vishwanath Temple to wear “Khadi Handmade Paper Slippers”
New Delhi, January 11, 2022: The devotees visiting the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi and hundreds of temple workers will no longer need to enter the temple premises barefoot. Starting 14th January, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is beginning the sale of Khadi handmade paper “Use & Throw” slippers for the use of the […]
Check out the number of old age homes in India
New Delhi, December 27, 2021: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has said that it does not directly construct/setup Old age homes. However, under the Scheme of Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSr.C), financial assistance in the form of Grant-in-Aids is given to the Implementing Agencies for running and maintenance of, inter alia, Senior Citizens […]
Model for optimising topography can make better surfaces for hip and knee implants
New Delhi, October 15, 2021: Indian Scientists have developed analytical models that can predict topography of electrical discharge textured (EDT) surfaces, aiding their customisation for improving hip and knee implants. Electrical discharge textured surfaces have suitable surface topography and surface chemistry to promote tissue growth and adhesion. Surface topography prediction is important in EDT surfaces […]
Giloy is safe to use, again says the Ministry of Ayush
New Delhi, October 10, 2021: Ministry of Ayush has again noticed safety concerns on use of Guduchi or Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) that were published in social media and in some scientific journals. Ayush also issued advisory on October 5th 2021 and said that it is being issued to confirm that Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is safe […]
GI tagged sweet dish Mihidana exported to Bahrain
New Delhi, October 6, 2021: The first consignment of GI tagged sweet dish Mihidana sourced from Bardhaman, West Bengal has been exported to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The consignment of unique sweet dish Mihidana was exported to Bahrain by APEDA registered M/S DM Enterprises, Kolkata and imported by Aljazira Group, Bahrain. The sweet dish from West Bengal is being displayed […]
PM to bring home 157 artefacts and antiquities from the US
New Delhi, September 26, 2021: 157 artefacts and antiquities were handed over by the United States during Prime Minister Modi’s visit. PM conveyed his deep appreciation for the repatriation of antiquities to India by the United States. PM Modi and President Biden committed to strengthen their efforts to combat the theft, illicit trade and trafficking of […]