'We didn't know where the story was going. But I knew I was telling the story of an extremely lonely journalist.'
Ansari addresses these issues in his new book Dare I Question? Reflections on Contemporary Challenges, a collection of his speeches and writings, made mostly in his last year in office and some in recent months, and brought out by Har-Anand Publications.
United States President Barack Obama will on Saturday meet the Dalai Lama, defying Chinese pressure to shun the Tibetan spiritual leader. "This meeting underscores the President's strong support for the preservation of Tibet's unique religious, cultural and linguistic identity and the protection of human rights for Tibetans," a White House statement said. Obama last met the Dalai Lama, a Nobel Peace laureate, in February 2010.
Xi arrived at the Nyingchi Mainling Airport on Wednesday and was warmly welcomed by local people and officials of various ethnic groups, Xinhua news agency reported.
Here's the full text of the maiden address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of Independence Day 2022.
The museum stands unique with its collections that include antiques like rare musical instruments, agricultural objects, cooking utensils, pieces of clothing, ancient photographs and historical books.
As of now, there is no restriction on the number of people entering the iconic monument complex at any point of time. The average footfall at the monument has increased at a rate of 10-15 per cent per annum.
As the treasure chests open in Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, debate sparks on how to safeguard the treasure considering its immense historical and cultural values
The story of Iceland is the story of life, notes Payal Singh Mohanka after a recent journey to that fascinating land.
Maintaining that Tibetans follow the non-violent path for their fight for Tibet, Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Sunday said they are not seeking independence but meaningful "autonomy".
PM Modi addressed a crowded UNESCO gathering, speaking of the importance of culture.
The Special National Investigation Agency court also imposed a fine of Rs 2,10,000 on Subahani Haja Moideen, a Keralite, who was arrested by the NIA in 2016 following a crackdown in Tamil Nadu with the help of central security agencies and other state police.
Subhash K Jha is not recommending Pakeezah and Umrao Jaan. They are beyond recommendation, he says.
In the first case registered under the beef ban law in Maharashtra, two persons have been arrested by police in Malegoan for allegedly slaughtering calves.
The world of big pharma and that of cultural heritage protection do not obviously overlap. But in fact there are logical connections, or so claims Dr Alex Valcke, vice president of one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, Janssen Pharmaceutica, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.
Sam Pitroda says Rahul Gandhi's support for the tribals is correct and while he backs development he says it must be done by preserving the rights and culture of the tribals.
'Parsis are brought up with a great sense of the importance of truth and speaking your mind.'
The Madhya Pradesh high court on Thursday rejected the bail pleas of stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui and another accused, Nalin Yadav, in a case of allegedly making indecent remarks against Hindu deities.
Senior journalist Ram Bahadur Rai, former news editor of Hindi daily Jansatta, replaces Chinmaya Gharekhan.
For the first time in nearly two years, tourism has been on the rise in Kashmir. But what does that mean for the average Kashmiri, ponders Abhishek Mande Bhot after a recent visit to the Valley.
It has been rated second after Cambodia's Angkor Wat.
'In case of shortage of other raw material, like filters and bags, one can try to develop another vendor. However, for chemicals as critical as adjuvants, this is not possible'
President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday cautioned that poor cannot wait for long and they need to get succour "here and now", in remarks that come against the backdrop of demonetisation which, he said, may lead to temporary slowdown of economy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stressed on India becoming history-conscious saying only such countries have a potential to create history.
The spiritual leader on Saturday addressed devotees speaking to them about the pratices of Boddhisattavas at the Yid GaChosin monastery in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
In the first case registered under the new beef ban law in Maharashtra, three persons have been booked for allegedly slaughtering calves in Malegaon town of the district and search is on to trace them.
However, many historians, conservationists and artists have slam move to 'entrust' Red Fort to cement company.
'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.
The committee has also suggested two formulas for the reservation of seats for the indigenous people in the Assam assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies of the state, including 67 per cent quota for them.
In its resolve to put an end to the "colonial mindset" of elite clubs and others in banning entry of people wearing traditional attire "dhoti", Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday introduced a bill in the state assembly, which seeks to make such practices a cognisable offence.
'The Ayodhya anniversary, every year brings back the tragic memories. Politicians should let people's wounds heal and not reopen them to suit their agenda'
The nephew of music legend Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan will be performing in a music concert organised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations.
Expressing its desire to be part of an alliance to be formed by BJP in Tamil Nadu for the Lok Sabha polls, a new party 'Kongunadu Jananayaka Katchi' was launched in Coimbatore on Sunday to focus on and protect the rights of agriculturists and industries in the state's western region.
A Mangalore court on Friday declined bail to Sri Ram Sena chief Pramod Muthalik, who was arrested in connection with Saturday's attack on a group of women in a local pub.The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC)-II K S Vijay sent Muthalik in police custody till Saturday. The Sri Ram Sena leader has been arrested in connection with Saturday's attack on a pub by the activists of his outfit, who thrashed women and others in an act of moral policing.
Sri Ram Sena chief Pramod Muthalik, arrested in connection with Saturday's attack on a pub in Mangalore, was on Thursday produced before a local court.Muthalik, who was arrested in Davanagere on Wednesday soon after a court granted him bail in another case, was brought to Mangalore today afternoon.He has been arrested in connection with Saturday's attack on a pub by the activists of his outfit, who thrashed women and others in an act of moral policing.
The chief minister of Meghalaya had met Shah late on Friday night urging the Central government to implement Inner Line Permit in the state.
MNS leader Raj Thackeray's drive against North Indian migrants in Maharashtra has found support from radical Sikh outfit Dal Khalsa which has announced a march on November 1 to highlight among other issues the influx of migrants in Punjab.
Blaming the country's education system for the Centre's affidavit doubting the existence of Lord Ram, Rashtriya Swyamsevak Sangh chief K Sudarshan has called for a change in it to preserve the country's social values and identity.
A separate Union Territory has been a long-standing demand of locals, many of who have alleged that the Ladakh region had been neglected by leaders of Jammu and Kashmir.
'A Colourful World is for every child, telling them that like the different coloured crayons in a box, they should also appreciate their differing identities, shine and live peacefully with other human beings in our colourful world.'
