A Jewel In The Crown… (A Prelude)

By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group MYSORE: Mesmerizing Mysore Palace. Truly a jewel in the crown. My inside visit today, the 6th December, after more than 40 years was a moment to get another glimpse which answered some long standing anxieties on its history. One of the ten palaces in the City of Palaces. Spread in a area equal to 18 cricket fields. Sprowling in some 2 lac sq.ft of area. Rebuilt many times and the present structure was rebuilt after getting gutted in 1897, the wedding of Princess Rajyalaxmi.…

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Radicalization and Terrorism: Addressing Root Causes and Providing Security

NEW DELHI: Policy Perspectives Foundation (PPF), a Delhi based think-tank, organized a two-day international seminar on “Indo-UAE Cooperation against Radicalization and Terrorism: Addressing Root Causes and Providing Security” at India International Centre, New Delhi on December 6-7, 2018. Radicalization and terrorism – whether religious, political or ethnic – its violent legacy is taking a heavy toll on humanity and poses one of the biggest challenges to an orderly and civilized society. States across the globe (developed or underdeveloped, religious or secular, democratic or non-democratic) are responding to this challenge in…

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Assembly Elections 2018: 72.7% Turnout In Rajasthan, 67% In Telangana

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan on Friday recorded a turnout of 72.7% and Telangana 67% as voting in these two states came to a close, the Election Commission said. Voting for 119 constituencies in Telangana began at 7 am, while it started at 8 am for 199 out of 200 seats in Rajasthan. Voting in Alwar district’s Ramgarh constituency has been postponed due to the death of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidate Laxman Singh. Counting for the two states will be held with the states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram on 11 December. In…

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Intense, Gritty, Rivetting! These words perfectly describe Saqib Saleem’s performance in Rangbaaz trailer !

Saqib Saleem, who is eagerly awaiting the release of his highly-anticipated web series, Rangbaaz, walked away with rave reviews from the critics, industry and his fans alike as the trailer released digitally today. Rangbaaz, a ZEE5 original, directed by Bhav Dhulia and also starring Aahana Kumra, Ravi Kishan, Tigmanshu Dhulia and Ranvir Shorey, is a crime thriller series that is set against the rustic background of the Gorakhpur of the 90’s with hues of crime, blood lust and dirty politics. Equipped with confidence and talent, Saqib stole the show in…

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