India pays tribute to Sardar Patel at Statue of Unity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday led the nation in commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. Observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), the occasion featured a...

The birth and re-birth of Indian locomotives

The story of India’s railways is, in many ways, the story of India itself — a tale of reinvention, resilience, and revolution on steel tracks. Today, as sleek, air-conditioned coaches glide across electrified lines, millions experience a new...

Abu Dhabi's BAPS Mandir wins AV award

Abu Dhabi: The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi has been awarded the prestigious accolades in the audiovisual industry: the MONDO-DR Award in the category of House of Worship. Dubbed as the "Oscars of the AV world," the awards, held at Ole Red...

Spirit of Diwali unites communities worldwide

The spirit of Diwali has truly gone global this year. In a historic move, three US states, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and California, have officially designated Diwali as a state holiday, marking a growing recognition of the festival’s cultural...



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