About Narain Karthikeyan: Full Name: Kumar Ram Narain KarthikeyanDate of Birth: January 14, 1977Hometown: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India Early Life and Career: Coming from a motorsport family, Narain Karthikeyan's father, G.R. Karthikeyan, was a former Indian national rally champion. He ...

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush recently visited the site of India’s inaugural International Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Jogighopa, Assam, to assess how things are coming along. Multi Modal Logistics Park is likely to Boost Connectivity in the Northeast. ...

The traditional funeral ceremony known as Mangona or Chugana is facing the risk of fading away, but there's hope on the horizon with a government initiative in Meghalaya aimed at reviving it. Every year, the Rhythm of the Hills festival showcases the rich Garo heritage in Betasing, located in the ...

Part III of the Indian Constitution, which includes the Fundamental Rights (Articles 12-35), is commonly known as the "Magna Carta of India." This is because it offers a thorough and legally enforceable framework that protects the fundamental rights and freedoms of its citizens. Magna Carta's ...

Kho-kho, a traditional sport from ancient India, is quite popular and often takes center stage during school games. The game is all about chasing and tagging runners as they dash along a straight path between two poles. Players use smart tactics to create a relay of chasers, passing the chase turn ...

At the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, Karnam Malleswari, a remarkable weightlifter, carved out her place in both Olympic and Indian sports history. She lifted 110 kg in the “snatch” and 130 kg in the “clean and jerk,” totaling 240 kg, which earned her the bronze medal and made her the first Indian ...

In March 2021, during its 75th session, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023). The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is taking the lead in celebrating this year, working alongside various stakeholders. Millets are unique in that ...

The Indian supercomputers Pratyush and Mihir play a vital role in cutting-edge scientific research and various applications. These powerful computing systems are expertly crafted to tackle intricate calculations, simulations, and modeling tasks that demand a tremendous amount of computational ...

India winning its first Oscar in 2023 for Netflix's 'The Elephant Whisperer,' directed by Kartiki Gonsalves and produced by Guneet Monga, in the Best Documentary Short Film category at the 95th Academy Awards. In her heartfelt speech, the director expressed gratitude to the Academy, thanked ...

International Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8th, a special occasion recognized worldwide by UNESCO to shine a light on the vital role literacy plays in the lives of individuals, communities, and societies. Here’s a closer look at what this day is all about: • Purpose: The goal of ...

The Assam Project on Forest and Biodiversity Conservation Society, or APFBC Society for short, was established by the State Government of Assam as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. This Society is tasked with the important job of planning, implementing, ...

The Ramon Magsaysay Award is a prestigious annual honor that recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the welfare of people in Asia. It's often referred to as Asia's Nobel Prize. In 2023, Dr. Ravi Kannan, an oncologist from Assam and the Director of the Cachar Cancer ...