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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.

Tuskers Enter Chirmiri Locality In Chhattisgarh, Forest Team Drives Them Away

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After getting out of the waterbody, the tuskers suddenly entered a nursery nearby as it was dark and the team was trying to trace them.

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Russian Oil Finds Its Way To Europe Via India; India Now Biggest Exporter Of Fuel To EU

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India's export of fuels to EU jumped 58 per cent in the first three quarters of 2024.

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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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An anonymous devotee on Tuesday donated gold and silver ornaments weighing over 8 kg to the Jagannath Temple in Puri. The devotee donated 4.858 kg of gold and 3.876 kg of silver ornaments, said an official of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration.Puri (Odisha): An anonymous devotee on Tuesday donated gold and silver ornaments weighing over 8 kg to the Jagannath Temple in Puri.     The devotee donated 4.858 kg of gold and 3.876 kg of silver ornaments, said an official of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA).A representative of the devotee met SJTA chief administrator Krishan Kumar and handed over the jewellery.  READ: Odisha lays foundation for mega hockey stadiumThe devotee requested the temple administration not to reveal his identity.IANS