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Abandoned by Love, Embraced by Faith: The Lives of Leprosy-Free Women at Tapovan

Once brought to this secluded refuge in hopes of reuniting with loved ones, many leprosy-free women of Tapovan wait decades for husbands who never return.

Fading Literature: Delhi's Famed Urdu Bazaar On Last Legs

Urdu has faced challenges in being viewed as connected to Islamic culture, a popular perception that has grown since the BJP took power in 2014.

Priyanka Chandani

Explained: How Navy's 4th Nuclear-Powered Submarine Launch Enhances India's Strategic Sea Power

Amidst de-escalation with China and a diplomatic spat with Canada, the Indian Navy has launched its fourth SSBN code-named S-4* which can launch nuclear-tipped missiles.

Aroonim Bhuyan

Explained | How The World Is Increasingly Moving Towards Solar Energy

A new series of reports on solar energy shows how the world is increasingly shifting towards this source of renewable energy.

Hazaribagh: Rangoli, the art of making colourful patterns made on floors in front of homes and during special events, is an inseparable part of Hindu festivals like Sankranti, Diwali and Onam. But this traditional art form is finding an increasing space in the political and electoral campaigns of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) these days. This is more evident during the current Jharkhand assembly elections. Almost in every program of the Bharatiya Janata Party, there is a big rangoli pattern made of lotus flowers which is the center of attraction. The leaders get happy seeing it. Do you know who makes this rangoli and how is it made?A special group of artisans are involved in this and they have made rangoli made of lotus flowers in more than 100 BJP programs so far. This art form is also used during elections in many other states including Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan. Apart from this, this team has made rangoli in many programs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.100 kg of flowersThe rangoli artisans said that it takes 4 to 5 hours to make one big lotus pattern. About 100 kg of flowers are used to make one rangoli. They say that they feel very happy whenever they get a chance to make rangoli to welcome Prime Minister Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. They have not met PM Modi yet. They have seen him only from a distance during programs. The artisans say that they definitely have a desire to meet the Prime Minister, but due to security reasons they could not meet him till now.<blockquote>Read More<ol><li><a href="https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!state/no-right-to-stay-in-power-pawar-targets-mahayuti-over-farmers-plight-unemployment-enn24110904748">No Right To Stay In Power: Pawar Targets Mahayuti Over Farmers’ Plight, Unemployment</a></li><li><a href="https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!state/maharashtra-assembly-polls-most-important-for-mumbai-and-state-aaditya-enn24111000006">Maharashtra Assembly Polls Most Important For Mumbai And state: Aaditya</a></li></ol></blockquote>

WATCH: Rangoli Lotus Peps Up BJP Campaign in Jharkhand Polls, Leaves Leaders in Delight

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Taliban To Attend UN Climate Conference For 1st Time

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Taliban will attend a U.N. climate conference, COP29 for the first time since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021.

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Sleeper Coach Of Delhi-Prayagraj Unchahar Express Catches Fire Near Etawah

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The GRP said friction in the matchbox inside the luggage of a passenger, Anil Kumar (45), caused the fire and a case has been registered.

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After Divorce From Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic Says 'We Are Still A Family' - Read Why

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After her divorce from Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic reveals they're "still a family," hinting at an unexpected bond. Uncover the reasons behind their unity.

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Indian Army Defuses Bomb Found By Shepherd Near Indo-Pak Border In Jaisalmer

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A bomb found by a shepherd in a village near the Indo-Pak border in Jaisalmer was successfully defused by the Indian Army jawans.

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Army Chief General MM Naravane to review the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness in the Ladakh Sector. He will also be interacting with troops deployed in the sector during his two-day visitNew Delhi: Army Chief General Mukund Naravane is on a two-day visit to Ladakh Sector, said the Additional Directorate General of Public Information, Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army) on Friday.   During his visit, Naravane will review the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness in the Ladakh Sector. He will also be interacting with troops deployed in the sector. "General MM Naravane COAS is on a two-day visit to Ladakh Sector to review the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness. The COAS will also interact with troops deployed in the harshest terrain and weather conditions," the Indian Army tweeted. Also Read: Situation along LAC tense, jawans prepared to face any challenges: Army Chief(ANI)