1+ week, 3+ day ago (166+ words) Published - November 20, 2025 07:39 pm IST - New Delhi The "Selected Works of Jawaharlal Nehru, a set of 100 volumes, which has some 35,000 documents and about 3,000 illustrations, is now fully available online. The facsimiles of the original print version are also available alongside the digital text, it said. Mr. Ramesh said that the second phase would entail efforts to locate Nehrus letters. The Gandhi-Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel-Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose-Nehru correspondence is fairly comprehensive, but that is not the case with certain other correspondences such as Winston Churchill-Nehru and Rabindranath Tagore-Nehru and incorporating that would be of the biggest value addition to the Nehru archives, he said. Questioned as to whether the archives would attempt to counter any narratives created by the present dispensation against Nehru, the Congress leader said, "The implicit narrative is transparency. Nothing is hidden in this as this is…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (216+ words) Join the Telangana-North East Connect festival in Hyderabad from November 20, celebrating culture, art, and collaboration between regions. Telangana is set to host a techno-cultural festival that aims to build deeper cultural, social and developmental linkages between the State and the North Eastern region The event, titled "Telangana-North East Connect" will take place in two phases in Hyderabad later this month and is expected to bring together hundreds of artists, experts, officials and cultural ambassadors from the eight North Eastern states.The first phase will take place from November 20 to 22 at Hitex Exhibition Centre The opening ceremony, scheduled for November 20 is expected to be attended by the Telangana Governor, Chief Minister, Governors of Tripura and other North Eastern states The three-day programme will feature cultural showcases Stalls selling handmade products created by women self-help groups from the North East will also…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago (210+ words) Amirthi Zoological Park in Vellore will welcome two pairs of Nilgai, enhancing visitor experiences and species diversity. Two pairs of Nilgai will soon enthral visitors at the Amirthi Zoological Park, located at the foothills of Jawadhu Hills in Vellore, with spacious enclosures for the new arrivals and visitors watch spots Zoo officials said that Amirthi Zoo has been classified as a small zoo since its inception in 1967 Grading of zoos is based on total area coverage, number of enclosures and annual revenue generation "Introducing new species into the zoo helps to attract more visitors, especially school students Such new arrivals also help us to maintain a proper environment for the species," M Murugan, forest range officer, Amirthi zoo, told The Hindu As part of enhancing basic amenities for visitors and upkeep of species, T Ritto Cyriac, Director, Arignar Anna Zoological…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (120+ words) Join the Samajamukhi literary conference in Bengaluru on November 8-9, featuring 225 writers and diverse discussions. Published - November 05, 2025 10:42 pm IST - MYSURU A literary festival titled "Samajamukhi literary conference" featuring emerging and senior writers from different parts of the State, including Mysuru, will be held on Bharat Scouts and Guides premises at Palace Road in Bengaluru on November 8 and 9. As part of the literary conference, a total of 47 group discussions across creative, classical, non-Kannada, and heritage platforms will be held in addition to the main sessions. More than 225 writers and thinkers will participate in the conference, whose inaugural programme will feature litterateurs like Hampa Nagarajaiah, Baraguru Ramachandrappa, and H.S. Shivaprakash....

2+ week, 4+ day ago (155+ words) Updated - November 12, 2025 03:21 pm IST Located in TNGO's Colony in Hyderabad's Financial District, the nine-year-old Appuworld Library was founded by Aparna More Thakur, a former engineering lecturer. Inspired by vibrant public libraries she visited in the US and eager to nurture her four-year-old son's reading habit, Aparna began by creating a small library at her home in Chandanagar in 2016. For someone who once wanted to specialise in teaching core subjects of electronics, Aparna is delighted to be writing a different story. "I never imagined myself as a librarian or an entrepreneur," she says. "But the feedback I receive almost every day " even a simple "thank you' from parents " keeps me going. It's a kind of satisfaction I can't quite put into words." Published - November 12, 2025 03:14 pm IST The Hindu MetroPlus / books-children / books and literature / Hyderabad / people / children's books...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (173+ words) Updated - November 07, 2025 04:41 pm IST - HYDERABAD Telangana Government rolled out initiatives to strengthen film and television ecosystem. The Government also permitted the Young Filmmakers Awards Function to be organised with a budget of "30 lakh " to be met from the Corporation's funds. A panel was reconstituted including Singer Rahul Sipligunj, Director Balagam Venu, Director Harish Shankar, Cinematographer P.G. Vinda. Besides, a committee was constituted to frame modalities, regulations and logo design for the proposed Telangana Television Awards 2024. Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy said that these steps reflect the Government's commitment to encourage creative excellence and provide platforms for emerging talent in the film and television sectors. It earlier organised a few programmes and announced initiatives in this direction. The inaugural edition of Gaddar Telangana Film Awards was held by the Government on June 14, 2025. It also announced "Film in Telangana' portal to strengthen film…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (113+ words) Updated - November 20, 2025 07:28 pm IST - Jaipur The 24th edition of The Hindu Young World Quiz, in association with State Bank of India (SBI), will be held in Jaipur on November 25 at the Maharana Pratap Auditorium in Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Vidyashram on K.M. Munshi Marg. Five teams of two students each can register from any school in Jaipur. There is no registration fee. Students may contact Rakesh Chand Ojha (9810744836) for registration. SBI, Jaipur, is the title sponsor of the event. Sandeep Bhatnagar, the chief general manager of SBI (Jaipur circle), along with other senior officials, will give away the prizes. Published - November 20, 2025 07:27 pm IST...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (399+ words) Doesn't this look like a fantasy forest?" asked Taran excitedly, as he, Amma and Appa trekked through the Jeypore Rainforest in Assam. Lush flora and fauna were all around him. Though the rainforest receives rainfall throughout the year, they had planned their trip for November when the rains were less frequent and the forest more welcoming. " The Jeypore Rainforest is called the Amazon of the East. It is famous for its tall trees, known as Hollong. It is the state tree of both Assam and Arunachal Pradesh," said Appa, marching ahead with the guide with brisk steps. The guide nodded, The tree is considered sacred by the Moran community of Assam. Look, these are the seeds, round with two blade-like leaves sticking out." Taran picked one up. It was surprisingly light. He extended his arm high and dropped it. It…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (477+ words) There is an earthy, yet whimsical quality to the figures crafted by G Reghu. At first glance, it is easy to mistake his work as having been fashioned out of clay, when, in truth, the artiste has used ceramic and bronze to create the figurines he will be displaying at his solo show, Primal Connections. Scenes from everyday life " tete-a-tetes, yoga poses, livestock, mother and child, moments of solitude " that are forgotten as they pass by take shape in Reghu's work. "Human lives are fraught with tension, whether you are living in a war zone or are battling personal challenges. Yet most of the time, the source of these anxieties is manmade. Sadly, the worst hit are women, children and the aged. All my pieces are created in the hope of bringing a sense of quiet to the day." He…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (427+ words) Published - November 19, 2025 08:09 pm IST - KANNIYAKUMARI With the onset of Sabarimala pilgrimage season this year, Kanniyakumari district police have deployed 450 additional police personnel in Kanniyakumari and strengthened security measures at Triveni Sangamam and other key locations in the town. The municipality has also stepped in by setting up all essential amenities for the large number of pilgrims arriving in the town. Although Kanniyakumari being one of the sought after tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu throughout the year, the tourist influx reaches its peak during Sabarimala season, apart from other vacation periods. Most of the pilgrims traveling from various parts of Tamil Nadu and from States, including Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, include Kanniyakumari as part of their trip. The season usually begins with the start of Sabarimala season and continues until January 31. To manage the crowd at the famous Bagavathi Amman Temple…...