Udaipur Tales back with ecstatic line-up of stories
In an exclusive interview with The Statesman, the festival founder Sushmita Singha, talked about the importance of reviving the art of oral storytelling, especially during the present digital age.
In an exclusive interview with The Statesman, the festival founder Sushmita Singha, talked about the importance of reviving the art of oral storytelling, especially during the present digital age.
A focus on encouraging compliance with lower tax rates and improved enforcement would be more effective.
As per a cross-country World Bank study on sugar-sweetened beverages, India has one of the highest tax rates for carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) at a total tax rate of 40 per cent as of 2023.
The Gadhimai temple committee has not only decided to continue with the sacrifice, but they have also banned any filming or photographing of the animal killings during the festival.
According to the program head, teaching practical skills—such as completing bank withdrawal forms, basic calculations —greatly boosts women's independence and self-assurance. Geeta, a former waste picker who once felt anxious about traveling alone due to facing difficulties in reading numbers, now travels confidently back to her hometown in Begusarai, Bihar.
The 'Kendra Dance Festival' features three prominent Dance-Drama productions of Kendra’s Dance Company - ‘PARIKRAMA’, ‘KARNA’ and ‘MEERA’
Honoring ‘Naari Shakti’ and women empowerment, Rennie Joyy, founder of the Aalekh Foundation expressed gratitude to the jury, volunteers, special guests, and media for helping to make the event a success.
Sangita Saxena (First Lady of Delhi - wife, Lt Gov of Delhi V K Saxena), Meenakshi Lekhi (Ministry of Culture, Govt of India), Sachchidanand Joshi (Member Secretary, IGNCA Chairperson) and Sandhya Purecha (Sangeet Natak Akademi) attended the event.
The Todywalla Auctions has conducted over 200 successful auctions in various categories, with the latest auction of classic Indian art and antiques will be their third.
On the other hand, the cost of a non-vegetarian thali decreased 7% to Rs 54.9 from Rs 59.2 in the same period, the report by CRISIL rating agency said.
