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May 10, 2024 4:33 PM

Ram Lalla dons exquisite outfit crafted from Muga and Eri silk

The idol of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on Friday was adorned with a stunning outfit crafted from Assam's Muga and Eri silk, marking the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. Designed by Manish Tripathi, the dress features intricate Vaishnavite motifs and took about 45 days to complete. Tripathi says th...

May 10, 2024 12:54 PM

Devotees head to Kedarnath Dham as shrine reopens after six months

Amid rituals and ceremonial chants, the portals of Baba Kedarnath Dham, revered as one of the country’s oldest pilgrimage sites, were flung open on Friday. The shrine, believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, was bedecked with 40 quintals of petals ahead of the opening ceremony. As the rituals co...

May 10, 2024 10:01 AM

US top diplomat Donald Lu embarks on India visit from May 10

The Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, has embarked on an official visit to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh from May 10-15, the US State Department said. Lu's trip will strengthen bilateral cooperation with each country and demonstrate US support for a fre...

May 9, 2024 5:26 PM

More Chinese jump through hoops, crawl under nets to foster ties with pets

Dog trail races that allow people and their dogs to navigate off-road obstacle courses in tandem are growing popular in China, as the pace of pet ownership and active lifestyle pursuits picks up. “Originally, I would only go to the gym and run to lose weight,” said Hong Feiwen, one of many part...

May 9, 2024 10:39 AM

In rapidly aging China, millions can’t afford to retire

China's latest statistics showed some 94 million working people - around 12.8% of China's 734 million labour force - were older than 60 in 2022, up from 8.8% in 2020. That share, while lower than in wealthier Japan and South Korea, is set to skyrocket as 300 million more Chinese reach their 60s in ...