Navratri, one of India’s most vibrant festivals, is celebrated in unique ways across different regions, bringing together families and friends to share joyful moments and embrace the festive spirit. A central part of Navratri is the tradition of indulging in special meals, snacks, and sweets, which fosters togetherness. However, many festive foods are high in … Read more
Satellite image of Category 4 Hurricane Helene making landfall in Florida, USA, with powerful winds and heavy rainfall causing widespread damage. Relief efforts are underway to assist affected communities and restore power. Imaged 26 September 2024. Image: Gallo Images/Orbital Horizon/Copernicus Sentinel Data 2024 From Hurricane Helene to Typhoon Yagi, powerful storms are battering the … Read more
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said at least 50 per cent of the country’s total defence production should come through the participation of the private sector. Addressing an event by the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) here, he said the Russia-Ukraine war proved that the importance of a defence industrial base … Read more
HYDERABAD: US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has called for closer ties between India and the United States for mutual benefit in technology, manufacturing, and higher education sectors. He also underscored the need for a collaborative effort between the two countries to fight climate change and enhance people-to-people contacts. Ambassador Garcetti speaks exclusively to Deccan … Read more
Do they “also serve, who stand and wait”? Of course there are beings who can tell you why … Some physicist or an angel in the sky We live, we learn, but only know so much Consciousness grabs but can merely touch The mysteries that minds have solved for our good But conceit should never … Read more
“Pitru Paksh” is over. Our ancestors are pleased that we remembered and honoured them as the moon waned and amavasya loomed menacingly over the universe. Ma Durga has arrived! Rejoice. I am a true believer in all that the heavens control, and dread the ominous portents of this dark period when nobody with any sense … Read more
Chandigarh: Polling for 90 Assembly seats in Haryana began Saturday morning amid tight security, with 9.53 poll percentage being recorded in the first two hours.Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker were among the early voters. Top leaders in the fray are CM Saini, Congress leaders Bhupinder … Read more
Beirut: Israel carried out another series of punishing airstrikes on Friday, hitting suburban Beirut and cutting off the main border crossing between Lebanon and Syria for tens of thousands of people fleeing the Israeli bombardment of the Hezbollah militant group. The overnight blasts in Beirut’s southern suburbs sent huge plumes of smoke and flames into … Read more
Chandigarh: Polling for 90 Assembly seats in Haryana began Saturday morning amid tight security, with 9.53 poll percentage being recorded in the first two hours.Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker were among the early voters. Top leaders in the fray are CM Saini, Congress leaders Bhupinder … Read more
Shruti Haasan is a powerhouse of talent. She’s a talented actor, great singer and never shies away from speaking her mind about causes that make the world a better place. Deccan Chronicle spoke to Shruti to find out about the importance of mental health, animal welfare and environmental health. Excerpts from the exclusive interview. As … Read more