President Kovind presents Padma Vibhushan to Dr Narinder Singh Kapany (Posthumous) for Science and Engineering. Known as the father of fiber optics, Dr Kapany was a scientist, academician, entrepreneur, passionate collector of Sikh art and philanthropist. The award was received by a family member.(Read more on Padma Awards on pages 17-21)
MELBOURNE (TIP): The City of Parramatta Council in Sydney on Monday, May 22, elected Indian-origin Councilor Sameer Pandey as its new Lord Mayor. Pandey’s election to the post coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival […]
Somvati Amavasya is a very important day in Hinduism. Amavasya which falls on Monday is called Somvati Amavasya. Somvati Amavasya falls only once or twice in a year. This fast is observed by married women. […]
Sheetala Saptami is considered an important festival in Hinduism. On the day of Sheetala Saptami, women fast for the whole day. As the name suggests, this day is dedicated to Sheetla Mata. Sheetala Saptami is […]
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