Author: Deshwale Editorial Desk

India is a land of diverse languages, cultures, and traditions. With over 1,600 languages spoken across the country, linguistic identity isn’t just a personal thing, it’s political too. And right at the heart of this never-ending debate is Tamil Nadu, a state that has consistently pushed back against Hindi imposition. Once again, Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister MK Stalin is leading the charge, opposing the Centre’s three-language policy and other moves that, according to him, promote Hindi over regional languages. And let’s be clear, his stand isn’t just about politics. It’s rooted in Tamil Nadu’s long history of resisting Hindi dominance,…

700 Writers, 100 Sessions, and Cultural Shows in Delhi New Delhi: Sahitya Akademi will host the Festival of Letters 2025 at Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, from 7 to 12 March. The event will feature over 700 writers from 50+ languages. Major Highlights Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will inaugurate the event. Playwright Mahesh Dattani will be the chief guest at the award ceremony. Writer Upamanyu Chatterjee will deliver the Samvatsar Lecture. The festival will present the Sahitya Akademi Awards in 23 languages. A National Seminar on Indian Literary Traditions will be held in the last three…

પૃથ્વી પર પ્રદૂષણ માનવજીવન સહિત સમગ્ર જીવસૃષ્ટિ માટે ખતરો પેદા કરી રહ્યું છે, પછી તે ભૂમિ પ્રદૂષણ હોય, જળ પ્રદૂષણ હોય કે વાયુ પ્રદૂષણ હોય. આ પ્રદૂષણના કારણે સમગ્ર નિવસનતંત્ર (ઇકોસિસ્ટમ) જોખમમાં મૂકાયું છે. હવે દરિયામાં પણ પ્રદૂષણ વધવાથી દરિયાઈ જીવો માટે ખતરો પેદા થયો છે. માનવોની પોતાના લાભ માટેની સ્વાર્થી પ્રવૃત્તિઓના કારણે પ્રદૂષણ વધ્યું છે. 1980થી, માનવ પ્રવૃત્તિઓને કારણે ભારતમાં નાઇટ્રોજન પ્રદૂષણનું પ્રમાણ બમણું થઈ ગયું છે. આ ઉપરાંત, બાંગ્લાદેશ અને મ્યાનમારના દરિયાકાંઠાના વિસ્તારોમાં પણ નાઇટ્રોજનના સંચયમાં નોંધપાત્ર વધારો જોવા મળ્યો. સમુદ્રોમાં વધતા પ્રદૂષણ અને તેની અસરો અંગે એક અભ્યાસ થયો છે. ફ્રન્ટીયર્સ ઇન મરીન સાયન્સ જર્નલમાં પ્રકાશિત થયેલા…

રાષ્ટ્રીય સ્વયંસેવક સંઘનાં માનનીય. શ્રીમાન. સુરેશ (ભૈયાજી) જોશી અને મહારાષ્ટ્ર સરકારના કેબિનેટ મંત્રી મંગલ પ્રભાત લોઢાએ  મુંબઈનાં સૌ પ્રથમ ભારતીય પરંપરાગત રમતો માટેનાં  એક અલગ મેદાનનો ગઈકાલે એટલે કે 5 માર્ચના રોજ શિલાન્યાસ કર્યો હતો.  મુખ્યમંત્રી દેવેન્દ્ર ફડણવીસના માર્ગદર્શન હેઠળ આ પહેલનો અમલ કરવામાં આવ્યો હતો.. કુર્લા આઈટીઆઈ ખાતે તૈયાર થનારા આ મેદાનને ‘પુણ્યશ્લોક અહલ્યાબાઈ હોળકર ક્રીડાંગણ’ નામ આપવામાં આવ્યું. આ સાથે, સરકારી ઔદ્યોગિક તાલીમ સંસ્થા, ગોવંડીનું નામ બદલીને ‘જામાસાહેબ મુકાદમ સરકારી ઔદ્યોગિક તાલીમ સંસ્થા  કરવામાં આવ્યું છે. આ પ્રસંગે બોલતા, સુરેશ (ભૈયાજી) જોશીએ કહ્યું હતું કે “આ સ્થળે ઘણી ઉર્જા છે કારણ કે આ પ્રાંગણ ચાર મહાન હસ્તીઓ – સ્વામી વિવેકાનંદ, પુણ્યશ્લોક અહિલ્યાબાઈ હોળકર, મહારાણા પ્રતાપ અને જામસાહેબના નામોથી શોભે છે. નવી પેઢીને અહીંથી ચોક્કસપણે અનંત પ્રેરણા મળશે. હું કેબિનેટ મંત્રી મંગલ પ્રભાત લોઢાને…

India is witnessing a remarkable shift in its entrepreneurial landscape, with women from smaller towns leading the charge in digital business adoption. According to data from Tide, a leading financial platform for SMEs, 96% of its women members are from Tier 2, 3, and 4 cities, collectively known as ‘Bharat’. Digital Empowerment Beyond Metros Contrary to the conventional belief that entrepreneurship thrives in metropolitan cities, data shows that smaller towns such as Kota, Lucknow, Bareilly, Chhindwara, Latur, and Hathras are emerging as hotspots for women-led businesses. Tide has recorded a 282% rise in women members over the past year, surging…

Mumbai commuters were left baffled and frustrated when Google Maps mistakenly renamed the Western Express Highway (WEH) as ‘Western Urban Road’ between Bandra and Goregaon. The sudden change not only caused navigation confusion but also raised concerns about the accuracy of digital mapping, as past errors on Google Maps have led to serious accidents in India and worldwide. Confusion Leads to Travel Disruptions Western Express Highway is a major arterial road connecting Mumbai’s suburbs to the city, with thousands of vehicles using it daily. However, due to the unexpected renaming, several issues emerged: Google Maps Blunders Have Led to Accidents…

When the sun sets behind the minarets of Delhi’s Jama Masjid, the air fills with the fragrance of dates, kebabs, and the soulful whispers of evening prayers. Not too far away, in the same city, a devout Hindu family prepares for their Ekadashi Upvaas with fruits, milk, and silent chants of Om Namah Shivay. Two faiths. Two worlds. Yet, beneath the layers of rituals and languages, the spirit is the same.Fasting, whether in the holy month of Ramadan or during Navratri or Ekadashi, is much more than an act of abstinence. It is a journey inward, where the body pauses…

A Cultural Extravaganza at Rashtrapati Bhavan The annual cultural festival, Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav, is back with its South India edition. The event, inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on 5th March 2025, is open to the public from 6th to 9th March, from 10 AM to 8 PM, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Last year’s North-East edition drew 1.3 lakh visitors and generated ₹1 crore+ in sales for artisans. This year, the focus is on Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. The festival transforms Rashtrapati Bhavan into a hub of cultural exchange. Festival Highlights Free Entry & Public…

The Delhi High Court has put a hold on the suspension of several Jamia Millia Islamia students who were barred from campus for staging a protest allegedly without prior approval. During the hearing on Tuesday, the court directed the university to set up a committee, supervised by the vice-chancellor, to address the matter. The court also stressed that student representatives should be included in the discussions. Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma has asked the university to submit a report on the issue. The order came in response to a petition filed by four students challenging their suspension and campus ban by…

Agreement Signed for WASH Sector Growth India and Nepal signed an MoU to boost cooperation in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). The event took place in New Delhi at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan. The agreement covers waste management, groundwater monitoring, and clean drinking water access. Key Areas of Cooperation The MoU outlines collaboration in: Leaders Highlight Mutual Benefits Water Supply Minister of Nepal, Pradeep Yadav, stressed learning from India’s large-scale sanitation projects. He proposed regular meetings to ensure progress. Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil called the agreement a milestone in regional cooperation. He highlighted India’s success in clean water access.…