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.
Cricket great Sir Richard Hadlee believes it's too difficult to declare a favourite in next month's ICC World Test Championship Final between India and New Zealand in Southampton, Englad, but is looking forward to the clash between the two of the best batting and bowling units in the game
The FIFA Congress last week ratified the suspension of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), giving a jolt to the South Asian nation
The Malayan giant squirrel is predominantly arboreal and lives in the tropical and subtropical montane evergreen and dry deciduous forests of Sikkim, north Bengal and northeast India
A Sharjah-based Indian pediatrician has defied a Covid 19 attack to piece together a unique web museum that displays wondrous video footage of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s epic 22-yard fireworks
Indian cricketers, brothers Hardik and Krunal Pandya, have dispatched the new batch of oxygen concentrators to Covid centres to help India fightthe deadly virus
The Modi government on Monday sought an adjournment of petitions on same-sex marriage in the Delhi High Court, citing there were more urgent matters to be heard at a time the country is dealing with COVID-19, media reports said
Veteran Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik, who is married to Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza, has recorded scenes for a drama serial which will soon be aired on television, the all-rounder announced during a television show
Bangladesh social activist Korvi Rakshand, founder of JAAGO Foundation, has been honoured with Commonwealth Point of Light Award by Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II for his exceptional voluntary services in helping young people take part in volunteering
Setting a new record, a Srinagar youth covered a 940-km distance between Srinagar to Delhi on foot in a record seven days’ time
The Asian Cricket Council on Sunday announced its decision to postpone Asia Cup till 2023 as there remains no "practical window" at present amid rejigged cricket calendar due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Pakistan government will announce a new film policy next month abolishing all major taxes on movies, a senior minister said
Internationally famous Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan, possibly the most famous non-political face in his country, called on world leaders to bring peace to Afghanistan
In a move that promises to strengthen the already commendable performance of athletes of Jammu and Kashmir in kayaking and canoeing, India's Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has decided to include the two water sports disciplines at the Khelo India State Center of Excellence (KISCE) in Srinagar
Amid the raging pandemic, community organisations across India are rising to the occasion like a shimmering ray of hope for people
Two Bhutanese shot putters Gyeltshen and Chimi Dema are undergoing intense training, after receiving wild card entries for the upcoming 2020 Summer Paralympics Games slated to be held in Tokyo, Japan
