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Story of Simdega, where sons and daughters playing hockey with bamboo roots and vine balls reach the Olympics and bury the flag of victory.

Hockey runs in their veins despite poor infrastructure and rising militancy in this Jharkhand district

There are still several villages in Simdega district of Jharkhand that have no electricity but the passion of hockey runs high in the heart of the people residing there. Not very long ago, the sound of gunshots were heard often. But with the advent of the new year, a new and positive change also came along.

Jan 4, 2022

Only one woman in parliamentary panel examining proposal to raise women marriage age [details]

The government introduced the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha during the winter session. Currently, the legal minimum age of marriage for men is 21 and 18 for women.

Jan 2, 2022

Shimla, Manali to see snowfall this week

As snow eluded Himachal Pradesh's capital Shimla and the picturesque tourist town of Manali on New Year's Eve, they along with other high hill destinations may experience widespread rain and snow this week, weather officials said on Sunday.

Jan 2, 2022

Cabinet approves Deep Ocean mission to explore ocean resources

All eyes on India's Deep Ocean Mission Samudrayaan; manned mission slated for 2024 [details]

The launch of Samudrayaan, India's manned scientific submersible under its ambitious Rs 4,077 crore Deep Ocean Mission was the hallmark of the Ministry of Earth Sciences' (MoES) work in the year 2021.

Dec 31, 2021

Beijing 2022: J&K's Arif Khan becomes first Indian to qualify for two events at Winter Olympics

Slalom involves skiing between sets of poles spaced at a distance from each other. Khan on Wednesday secured a 2022 Winter Olympics quota spot in men's giant slalom event.

Dec 31, 2021

After successful landing trials, helicopter service to start for remotest areas of Ladakh [details]

Inhabitants of remotest areas, who usually remained cut-off from the rest of the world during winter, now have easy and round-the-year access with the nation.

Dec 28, 2021

India's former envoy to China Vikram Misri appointed Deputy National Security Advisor

Vikram Misri, a 1989 batch Indian Foreign Service officer, who served as envoy in China amid the border dispute, has been appointed as Deputy National Security Advisor in the National Security Council secretariat.

Dec 28, 2021

Omicron drives record-high daily Covid-19 infections in US, quarantine time reduced to 5

Amid Omicron fears, shortage in US hospital staff has led CDC to reduce the quarantine time from 10 days to just 5 days now.

Dec 28, 2021

Anti-conversion Bill: Complaint lodged against CM, HM, Speaker in Raichur

A complaint has been lodged against the Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, state Home Minister Araga Jnanendra, Speaker Vishveshwara Hegde Kageri and all BJP legislators in connection with presenting of the controversial Anti-conversion Bill.

Dec 27, 2021

US CDC cuts isolation time for Covid-infected health workers amid staff shortages

US CDC reduces quarantine period for Covid-infected health workers as staff shortage looms

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shortened the isolation periods for healthcare workers infected with Covid-19, due to hospital staff shortages driven by the surge in new cases and hospitalisations.

Dec 25, 2021

Driving on Gulmarg roads not without risk; police share important safety tips [read now]

Due to heavy snowing, Gulmarg Tangmarg Road has turned deadly for drivers, but with extra precautions, tragedies can be averted.

Dec 24, 2021

With all-time high placements, IIT-Hyderabad bets big on future; highest package at Rs 65 lakh [details]

The first phase of campus placement ended on a positive note. The recruiters include Flipkart, Indeed, Infurnia, JP Morgan, Meesho, Microsoft NTT AT, Newzera, Silicon Labs, Suzuki Motor Corp, TSMC, and Zomato with an average package of Rs 23 lakhs.

Dec 24, 2021

Degree colleges in J&K to observe winter vacation from Dec 27; here's when they'll reopen [details]

After the vacations, the degree colleges will open in Kashmir on February 14 and in Jammu on January 5, 2022.

Dec 23, 2021

Cold wave grips J&K after snowfall in higher reaches; historic Mughal road closed [details]

The Union Territory of J&K is likely to witness light to moderate snowfall; prediction of rains in plains of Jammu.

Dec 23, 2021

Security tightened as Maratha activists try to cross into K'taka to protest

As tension grips Belagavi, the police has beefed up the security. The miscreants have been charged with sedition.

Dec 22, 2021

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Search Results for: the winds of winter

Hockey runs in their veins despite poor infrastructure and rising militancy in this Jharkhand district

Only one woman in parliamentary panel examining proposal to raise women marriage age [details]

Shimla, Manali to see snowfall this week

All eyes on India's Deep Ocean Mission Samudrayaan; manned mission slated for 2024 [details]

Beijing 2022: J&K's Arif Khan becomes first Indian to qualify for two events at Winter Olympics

After successful landing trials, helicopter service to start for remotest areas of Ladakh [details]

India's former envoy to China Vikram Misri appointed Deputy National Security Advisor

Omicron drives record-high daily Covid-19 infections in US, quarantine time reduced to 5

Anti-conversion Bill: Complaint lodged against CM, HM, Speaker in Raichur

US CDC reduces quarantine period for Covid-infected health workers as staff shortage looms

Driving on Gulmarg roads not without risk; police share important safety tips [read now]

With all-time high placements, IIT-Hyderabad bets big on future; highest package at Rs 65 lakh [details]

Degree colleges in J&K to observe winter vacation from Dec 27; here's when they'll reopen [details]

Cold wave grips J&K after snowfall in higher reaches; historic Mughal road closed [details]

Security tightened as Maratha activists try to cross into K'taka to protest

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]