Shorts Archive

In a significant development for the Indian Army, a second procurement contract has been signed through the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) program. The contract pertains to the acquisition of the indigenously developed 'Tactical LAN Radio,' and the signing took place in New Delhi with the presence of Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar, the Vice Chief of Army Staff.

In a heart-stopping incident that could have echoed the horrors of Black Friday's tragic triple train crash in Bahanaga, Balasore district, another potential catastrophe was narrowly avoided in Bhadrak district. Thanks to the remarkable presence of mind and quick thinking of a railway staffer, disaster was averted at Manjuri Road station, leaving the people in the vicinity heaving sighs of relief.

In a momentous event today, Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, ceremoniously flagged off the MV Empress, India's inaugural international cruise vessel, from Chennai to Sri Lanka.

Specialty artisanal restaurant at 'HOLYWATER by Ganga Kinare', serving the most popular and delectable prasadams from temples across the country. At VARR, they will take you on a culinary pilgrimage where you will relish mouth-watering thalis conjured up by our award-winning chef Anuj Kapoor, inspired by Gurudwaras across North India, the Himalayan Char Dhams, Brijbhoomi, Sri Padmanabha Swami, Thiruvananthapuram, Akshardham Temple of Vadtal, Gujarat, and Jagannath Temple Puri, to name a few.

Although from the Latin words meridies (midday), ante (before), and post (after), the term ante meridiem (a.m.) means before midday, and post meridiem (p.m.) means after midday. But there is another aspect to it.

The god Brahma is best known for his role in the Hindu pantheon as the creator of the universe, but he also has a place in the Buddhist traditions as a protector of the "dharma" (Buddhist teachings).

A Pala- Sena era Vishnu murti was found in Munshiganj, Bangladesh yesterday while digging for a graveyard road. The murti was found in two pieces and has been handed over to the purattatva department. Fortunately, the lady who was being interviewed, when asked by the reporter about the probable price of the murti, said it’s our heritage and our heritage is priceless.

Govindan Aashan, an ancient archer and hunter-turned-teacher, hails from the beautiful district of Wayanad in Kerala. His story is one of dedication, passion, and a commitment to preserving the traditional art of archery.

At Jagannath Dhaam Puri, after the world-famous Ratha Yatra (cart festival), the Chandan Yatra is the second most famous festival of Lord Jagannath. This is a festival that takes place for 42 long days and it is one of the famous twelve Yatras of Lord Jagannath.

Just outside the city of Ghazni in Afghanistan is the Buddhist site of Tapa Sardar overlooking the Dasht-i Manara plain along the ancient ‘Southern Route’. On a hillock are the remains of a Kushana-era (2-3rd century CE) monastery complex that was once known as ‘Kanika maharaja vihara’ or ‘the temple of the Great King Kanishka’.