Shakuntala

At 60, shakuntala Singh has built a successful dairy farm in Prayagraj, earning over Rs 1 lakh monthly from her herd of 35 indigenous cows. Her expansion was significantly boosted by Rs 21.5 lakh in government assistance under the Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, enabling her to scale her operations and provide employment to villagers.

A family protested alleged police inaction by carrying a woman's body on a bicycle for 15 km. The woman died in a land dispute clash. Her sister-in-law is critically injured. The family demanded justice and the arrest of accused. Police have arrested one suspect and are searching for others. The investigation is ongoing.

Son Saw Accident As He Reached Bus Stand To Pick Them Up, SUV Driver Held

Padma Shri Param Pujya Acharya Chandanaji, also known as Pujya Tai Ma Shri, passed away peacefully. A visionary spiritual leader, she founded Veerayatan, dedicating her life to service and alleviating suffering through schools, hospitals, and disaster relief. Her legacy emphasizes unconditional compassion and duty, impacting countless lives.

Rajasthan's education department has launched 'Sarthak Naam Abhiyan', a program offering a government-issued book of nearly 3,000 suggested names to help schoolchildren avoid embarrassing monikers. The initiative aims to encourage parents to choose pleasant, simple, and positive names, with teachers to discuss options in parent-teacher meetings. The program is voluntary, requiring parental consent for any name changes.

Once brushed off as mass decor, the 19th-century artist’s oleographs now command high prices, even as collectors refuse to part with them

Raja Ravi Varma's 'Krishna and Yashoda' fetched a record ₹167.2 crore at auction, acquired by Cyrus Poonawalla. This masterpiece, depicting a tender mother-son moment, is celebrated for humanizing Indian deities and blending Western techniques with Indian themes. Declared a national treasure, it will be displayed publicly, making Varma's art accessible.

In the heart of Gaya, the Bhoktas, a vibrant tribal community, boldly challenge their 'aboriginal' designation through innovative practices such as dowry-less unions and championing women's rights. Their elders consistently advocate for equality, having discarded the dowry system almost two centuries ago.