Articles by Vrinda Tulsian
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
Museum member’s request for letters by Nehru triggers row
A letter from a PMML member to Rahul Gandhi asking for the return of correspondence by India’s first PM Jawaharlal Nehru was mentioned in Parliament on Monday
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 06:07 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
ICSSR institutions face crisis due to delay in 7th Pay Commission
The crisis stems from the delay in implementation of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) revised pay scales, despite the ministry of education issuing an order in January 2016.
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 07:04 AM IST
Uproar in Lok Sabha after NDA cites Indira Gandhi’s letter on Savarkar
The BJP presented a letter written by Indira Gandhi in 1980 in which she called Savarkar the ‘prodigal son of India’
Published on Dec 14, 2024 09:23 PM IST
Uproar in Lok Sabha as DMK lawmaker accuses BJP of trying to alter Constitution
Raja cited the Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala case when Opposition asked him to authenticate his statement
Published on Dec 14, 2024 03:48 PM IST
TMC MP’s comment draws BJP anger
Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra's comments on judge Loya sparked uproar in Lok Sabha, leading to adjournments and sharp exchanges with BJP members.
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Disaster Management bill passed in Lok Sabha amid Oppn uproar
DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi called for further discussion on the Bill, particularly in light of the growing impact of climate change-induced calamities.
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 07:16 AM IST
Opposition disrupts Lok Sabha as Merchant Shipping Bill 2024 is introduced
The bill seeks to expand eligibility for merchant vessel ownership and provide for investigations and inquiries into marine casualties
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 07:49 PM IST
Opposition should use Zero Hour to raise issues & let Parliament function: Om Birla
He said that the MPs should raise questions, seek answers from the government, and engage in discussions with government representatives
Published on Dec 10, 2024 12:02 PM IST
1.17 million children identified as ‘Out of School’, govt tells LS
Around 1.17 million children across India have been identified as those not enrolled in primary, secondary and senior secondary education, or Out of School Children (OoSC), for the year 2024-25
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 08:04 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
994 Waqf properties illegally encroached upon, govt tells Parliament
The ministry further informed that Tamil Nadu reported maximum 734 waqf properties as alienated out of the total 994 such properties across the country.
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 05:25 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Central team to attend Kerala priest’s ordination at Vatican
PM Modi approves an Indian delegation's visit to Vatican City for Monsignor George Koovakad's elevation to cardinal, meeting Pope Francis.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 04:55 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi