The story of Arun’s role in the Battle of Basantar did not end on that day, or even after the cease fire of this two weeks war, resulting in the demise of East Pakistan and the announcement of the newly liberated Bangladesh. Major Khwaja Mohammad Nasir, then a Squadron Commander of 13th Lancers, the regiment pitched against Poona Horse, who came bandaged the next day to collect the dead bodies of his fallen comrades, wanted to know more about “ the officer, who stood like an insurmountable rock” and whose troop of three British World War II vintage Centurion tanks was responsible for decimation of his entire squadron of fourteen American Patton tanks.
Education must be age-appropriate, climate-sensitive, and child-centred.A child rubbing sleepy eyes in the freezing dawn, dragged toward a coaching centre, is not a symbol of discipline. It is a warning. When homework and early classes steal rest and play, education stops nurturing and starts impacting childhood.lets remember that childhood is not a race to be won early. It is a foundation to be built carefully.
In an age of constant noise and hurry, we can reclaim balance by cultivating positive habits. Dropping ABC can help us in developing an attitude of serenity, contentment, letting go, and gratitude. With this mind, quality time with nature, or other soul-uplifting activities, can heal us. All this, in turn, can create a sanctuary of tranquility, peace, and happiness within us.
Sweet sorghum is also an excellent fodder crop, and we feel that leafy and high-sugar yielding varieties like Madhura-2 can be very suitable for this purpose. India has a serious green fodder production deficit. What is needed is good R&D to evaluate and market sweet sorghum in this segment. This may help position sweet sorghum as an industrial crop and may provide the necessary incentive to grow it. The Indian government has to make a policy decision on promoting sweet sorghum as an excellent food and fodder source. It is already promoting millet as a healthy food and with better support price, sweet sorghum can flourish.
FIFA, world football's governing body, on Wednesday suspended the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) citing third-party intervention, reported Dawn. The move came after a group of people forcibly removed the normalization committee, appointed by FIFA in the PFF
India's tourism icon and a symbol of earthly love, the 17th-century white marble mausoleum, the Taj Mahal in Agra, is a victim of both nature and man
Jammu and Kashmir, a magnet for tourists, is agog with a burst of colours as Srinagar hosts a six-day long Tulip Festival from Saturday
The Mrs Sri Lanka 2021 pageant ended in a major brawl after the reigning Mrs World stripped the winner of her crown after she was announced, and instead crowned the first runner-up
A professional model and actress, Tangia Zaman Methila, has been crowned Miss Universe Bangladesh 2020, by Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh
Of all of the exhibitions of Indian arts and exotic wonders held during the colonial period, the Jaipur Exhibition of 1883 is perhaps the most significant
Kashmir, slowly returning to normal life, witnessed its first fashion show called 'The Kashmir Fashion Show' recently
Famed Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has lent her support to women footballers, asking people to “respect the game, respect the players.”
An Indian Army sportsperson on Thursday commenced a mission to run 4000 km from Kashmir, in the up north, to Kanyakumari, in the deep south, in 50 days, media reports said
A decade passed today since India won their second 50 over World Cup title under the leadership of MS Dhoni in 2011
She is the only Pakistani who has received two Academy Awards. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a filmmaker, journalist, and activist, who has to her credit six Emmy Awards and a Knight International Journalism Award, has launched Pakistan's first digital platform for minorities
It all started after a Twitter account by the name of Katherine George, claiming to be a traveler, praised Pakistan, its scenic beauty, and its culture
Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility on Wednesday with a daylong online program of film screenings and discussion titled Kashish Trans*Fest
On World Theatre Day, Kashmiri artists pledged to take the theatre movement ahead and bring more and more youngsters onboard to set the stage right
The 66th edition of the Filmfare Awards was held in Mumbai on Saturday which honoured Irrfan Khan with the Best Actor award posthumously for his work in 'Angrezi Medium'
