Omicron mars Christmas weekend, 4500 flights cancelled
2021-12-25
Commercial air traffic within the US and into or out of the country accounted for more than a quarter of all the cancelled flights over the weekend…Continue Reading
Major traffic diversions in Ghaziabad ahead of UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s roadshow
2021-12-25
Roadshow will begin from Kalka Garhi Chowk and move towards Chaudhary Morh, Ghanta Ghar and Thakurdwara. Commuters are advised to avoid these roads…Continue Reading
VP Naidu pays tributes to Vajpayee on his birth anniversary
2021-12-25
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday paid tributes to former prime minister and BJP veteran Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary, describing him as the “man of the masses”. Born in Gwalior in 1924, Vajpayee was the face of the BJP for decades. “One of the tallest Indian leaders, Atalji was an eminent…Continue Reading
‘Recall noble teachings of Jesus Christ’: PM Modi extends Christmas greetings
2021-12-25
Christmas greetings to everyone! We recall the life and noble teachings of Jesus Christ, which placed topmost emphasis on service, kindness and humility. May everyone be healthy and prosperous. May there be harmony all around. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 25, 2021 “Christmas greetings to everyone! We recall the life and noble teachings of Jesus…Continue Reading
Centre hits out at Oppn over disrupting RS proceedings; respect commanded, not demanded, says Congress
2021-12-25
A day after Rajya Sabha secretariat countered the Congress’s charge that Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu had left it to the government and Opposition to resolve the stalemate over the suspension of 12 MPs from the House, the Centre accused the Grand Old Party of “casting aspersions” on the functioning of a constitutional authority. The Congress,…Continue Reading
Rs 150 crore seized from office of UP businessman; BJP, SP trade charges
2021-12-25
GOODS AND Services Tax (GST) authorities have marked their biggest cash recovery so far with Rs 150 crore seized from multiple locations in Kanpur allegedly linked to Piyush Jain, a businessman who deals in pan masala and perfumes, officials said. With UP polls looming, the seizure has triggered a political blame game with the ruling…Continue Reading
Remembering bell hooks: Political Commitment And The Feminist Movement
2021-12-25
bell hooks, undoubtedly the most influential mind in contemporary times, is a name not so familiar in India, but in the feminist world of struggle and academia, she is considered as one who gave path-breaking trope to feminist discourse. She passed away on Dec. 15, 2021, at the age of 69, leaving behind her oeuvres…Continue Reading
Covid-19 Again Dampens Christmas Celebrations Around World
2021-12-25
From Bethlehem and Frankfurt to London and Boston, the surging coronavirus put a damper on Christmas for a second year, forcing churches to cancel or scale back services and disrupting travel plans and family gatherings. Drummers and bagpipers marched through Bethlehem to smaller than usual crowds after new Israeli travel restrictions meant to slow the…Continue Reading
Biden, First Lady Visit Hospitalized Kids On Christmas Eve
2021-12-25
It’s longstanding tradition for first ladies to visit Children’s National Hospital at Christmas time, but Joe Biden’s visit on Friday was a surprise. It marked the first time that a sitting president had joined the fun, the White House said. It wasn’t the only tradition that the president joined in on Friday. Jill Biden answered…Continue Reading
Ranveer Singh Starrer ’83’ Collects 15.25 cr. on Day 1
2021-12-25
The much-anticipated film ’83,’ starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Kabir Khan, has opened in the projected range, with early estimates putting the opening day at about Rs. 15 to 16 crore. The film did well at multiplexes, but it was a no-show at single screens, which had consistently low occupancy throughout the day. According…Continue Reading