Articles by Vrinda Tulsian
‘Lived with knowledge that every goodbye could be last’
The memoir peels back the layers on a man who seemed set for greater things in the army and who seems to have made an impression on anyone who met him.
Published on Feb 07, 2025 07:12 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
476 of 718 Eklavya residential schools functional: Govt tells Lok Sabha
Minister of state for tribal affairs Durgadas Uikey said that delays in land allocation, forest clearances, and local protests have affected progress, particularly in remote areas
Published on Feb 06, 2025 09:43 PM IST
LS adjourned till 12pm after Oppn protests over deportation of Indians from US
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said the government will handle the situation as it is a problem between the Indian government and a foreign government
Published on Feb 06, 2025 12:05 PM IST
2936 lives lost to natural disasters in 2024-25; Himachal, Kerala top list: Govt
The disasters, including floods and landslides, also led to the loss of 61,826 cattle, damage to over 3.63 lakh houses, and affected 14.24 lakh hectares of cropped land
Published on Feb 04, 2025 08:15 PM IST
Parl panel suggests clause to stop returning of awards, govt says no
Parliamentary panel raises concerns over India's cultural awards and adventure tourism safety, recommending commitments from awardees and stricter regulations for operators.
Published on Feb 04, 2025 08:00 AM IST
Oppn MPs say parts of dissent notes on Waqf report deleted
They alleged that the committee ignored representations from stakeholders, depositions of witnesses, and submissions from Opposition members.
Published on Feb 04, 2025 07:52 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Opposition members protest in Lok Sabha demanding debate on Maha Kumbh stampede
The protesting members moved to the well of the House, raising slogans and calling for the suspension of the Question Hour to discuss the tragedy
Published on Feb 03, 2025 02:34 PM IST
Union Budget cuts funding for education schemes for tribal, minority students
The government defended the cuts as part of streamlining education for minority students
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 05:21 PM IST
Budget 2025-26: 50 new tourist spots on anvil to boost jobs
Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled plans to develop 50 tourist destinations, boosting the tourism budget to ₹2,541.06 crore, focusing on employment-led growth.
Published on Feb 02, 2025 07:42 AM IST
Union budget: Sitharaman announces plan to develop 50 tourist destinations
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of a “Heal in India” initiative in collaboration with the private sector to promote medical tourism with eased visa norms
Published on Feb 01, 2025 01:04 PM IST
Slugfest erupts over Sonia’s ‘poor thing’ remark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the Congress and the Rashtrapati Bhavan said the remark hurt the dignity of the high office.
Published on Feb 01, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Education to freedom struggle: An exhibition of Mahatma Gandhi’s journey
The exhibition’s most distinctive feature is the inclusion of British government files, once classified, that reveal how the colonial authorities perceived him.
Published on Jan 31, 2025 08:36 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Must globalise compassion to solve basic human issues: Kailash Satyarthi
He spoke to HT about his journey, the power of compassion, and the significance of his work in the fight against child labour and slavery
Published on Jan 30, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Waqf JPC approves, sets 4pm deadline for Opposition to give dissent notes
JPC chairman Jagdambika Pal said the report on teh Waqf Amendment Bill would be submitted to Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on Thursday
Published on Jan 29, 2025 03:26 PM IST
Scindia hits back over Rahul’s jibe at ‘royals’
Attacking Rahul Gandhi for his remarks, Scindia said it was in fact the Congress that gave birth to the dictatorial ideology and worked to attack the rights of the Dalits, deprived and backward classes.
Published on Jan 29, 2025 08:14 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Congress questions govt’s timing of normalising ties with China
As part of the normalisation process, India and China on Monday decided to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and agreed in principle to restore direct flights between New Delhi and Beijing
Published on Jan 29, 2025 06:58 AM IST
‘Exposes narrow thinking’: Scindia rebuts Rahul Gandhi on ‘maharajas’ remark
In his hunger for power and position, he has forgotten that these royal families had laid the foundation of equality and inclusive development in India years ago, said Scindia
Published on Jan 28, 2025 03:35 PM IST
Constitution at forefront of Republic Day Parade 2025
An audio recording of Ambedkar’s 1946 speech on India’s unity and cooperative progress also accompanied the display
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 08:15 PM IST
76th Republic Day: Women empowerment highlighted in parade and tableaux
A 148-member all-women contingent of the CRPF marched in the Republic Day parade, showcasing women deployed in key operations, including anti-insurgency and law enforcement duties.
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 01:08 PM IST
‘Helped address gender biases’: PM Modi on Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme
The initiative was launched to address declining child sex ratios and related issues of women’s empowerment.
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 04:10 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Delhi gets space on R-Day tableau list after initial snub
In a December press conference AAP chief and former chief minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal criticised the omission
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 06:20 AM IST
Cultural heritage in focus as states ready R-Day tableaux
The parade will feature a mix of 18 marching contingents, 15 bands, and tableaux from 31 states, Union territories, ministries and the armed forces.
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Abhijit Mukherjee counters sister, says Covid-19 curbs in place when Pranab died
Sharmistha Mukherjee recalled that when her father passed away, the Congress Working Committee did not hold a condolence meeting
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 08:15 PM IST
India’s National Maritime Heritage Complex on track for grand 2028 opening
Phase 1-A of the NMHC, with an estimated cost of ₹1,200 crore, is expected to be completed by August 2025.
Published on Dec 30, 2024 01:14 PM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, Lothal
PM pays tributes to Sahibzades at Veer Baal Diwas
PM launchs ‘Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan’, a new initiative aimed at promoting a competition among village panchayats to eliminate malnutrition and foster community health
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 08:46 AM IST
President awards 17 children for exceptional achievements
Giving out at the awards to seven boys and 10 girls selected from 14 states and Union territories, the President also underlined the importance of nurturing and celebrating young talents
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Panel raises concerns over end of schemes for minority communities’ students
In a report tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment noted that no alternative programmes have been introduced
Published on Dec 23, 2024 10:26 AM IST
India Partners with France to develop Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum
The Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum was first introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the International Museum Expo in May 2023
Published on Dec 21, 2024 01:26 PM IST
Opposition parties protest against Amit Shah’s comments on BR Ambedkar
The Congress demanded the home minister’s resignation and an apology, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the opposition of circulating clipped videos and engaging in political gimmicks
Published on Dec 18, 2024 12:27 PM IST
92% sanitation workers from SC, ST, OBC groups: Govt data
The ministry said that a total of 57,758 SSWs were profiled in the country, of which 54,574 were validated across 33 states and Union territories (UTs).
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 12:16 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi