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Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film King, once revealed the reason behind him not going to Kashmir for the longest time. An old clip from the quiz based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows []

Cambridge, Massachusetts [USA], August 23: Morari Bapus Ram Katha, Manas GuruPrasad, concluded on Sunday at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University, bringing to a close an unprecedented gathering that brought together the Ramcharitmanas tradition, Indian classical thought and the academic world. In his concluding remarks, Bapu made a special request to Harvard University to preserve and house []

New York, Aug 17 (IANS) India Day Parade, the worlds largest event celebrating the nations freedom, showcased the contributions of the diaspora and the rich tapestry of the nation in this global city. A tribute to the diversity and the unifying force of being the worlds largest democracy, Sundays parades theme was Harmony in heritage. []

Varanasi, Aug 17 (IANS) On the third Monday of Sawan, which also coincides with Nag Panchami, lakhs of devotees gathered at major Shiva temples across the country. In Varanasi, a massive crowd of devotees and Kanwariyas thronged Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham despite rain. Devotees waited in long queues for darshan and offered water to Baba []

Kolkata, Aug 17 (IANS) The Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway (ER) will extend an air-conditioned EMU local train service up to Bangaon from August 20. The service that now runs between the Sealdah and Barasat stations will be extended up to Bangaon, officials said on Sunday. This will provide a more comfortable journey for commuters. []

Jerusalem, Aug 17 (IANS) Indias Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh, addressed a gathering of around 1,000 people celebrating Indias Independence Day at St. Anthonys Church in Jaffa, the Indian Embassy in Israel said. Embassy of India joins 80th Independence Day celebrations at St. Anthonys Church. Ambassador J.P. Singh joined the 80th Independence Day celebrations at []

Muscat, Aug 17 (IANS) More than 200 students from Indian schools in Muscat visited Indian Naval Ship (INS) Imphal, the indigenously built Indian warship at Sultan Qaboos Port in the Omani state capital, the Indian Embassy in Oman said. Young Minds, Maritime Bonds in the spirit of celebrations of the 80th Independence Day of India []

Cairo, Aug 17 (IANS) Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (Consular of Passport and Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), highlighted the priorities of Indias BRICS 2026 Chairship at the India-Egypt BRICS Partnership Conference. Sripriya Ranganathan addressed the Inaugural Session of the India-Egypt BRICS Partnership Conference, organised by the Indian Embassy in []

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted Indias rise from the Fragile Five economies to the worlds fastest-growing major economy in the past 12 years and credited the countrymen for this achievement. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort, PM Modi said, Over the past 12 years, crores upon crores []

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hoisted the National Flag and addressed the nation from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort in the national Capital as India celebrated its 80th Independence Day. The unfurling of the Tricolour was followed by a 21-gun salute, while a ceremonial showering of flowers []

Hong Kong, Aug 15 (IANS) The Indian Association in Hong Kong has organised a gala evening reception to celebrate the 80th Independence Day, which was attended by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and Indias Consul General Rajesh Naik. An evening of honour, pride and celebration! Marking a historic milestone, []

Tokyo, Aug 14 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Japan on Friday marked Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, paying tribute to those who lost their lives during the Partition. An exhibition was held to convey the memories and stories of people who experienced the Partition and their indomitable spirit in overcoming the hardships was lauded. Indias Ambassador []