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Bhubaneswar: The Unicef in collaboration with South Asian Women in Media (sawm) India, a network of women journalists in South Asia, launched the Young Women Journalist Mentorship Program-2022 here. To mark the occasion, a two-day orientation workshop was held on Saturday and Sunday. tnn

Ramadan fasting with Ajwa, Medjool dates for Suhoor, Iftar sustains energy. Dates rich in vitamins, antioxidants, fiber. Tradition of breaking fast with dates signifies spirituality, nourishment, and celebration in Islamic faith. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad himself favoured Ajwa dates and often broke his fast with them. Read the article to know more.

The holy month of Islamic calendar began on the evening of Tuesday, May 15, 2018. The month will last for 29 days and will be celebrated by approximately 1.6 billion Muslims around the world.

Over one and half dozen persons were reported missing when a boat capsized in Gandak close to Sallehpur Danchak village under Kuchaikot block of Gopalganj district.

On this occasion, Colonel Gracy P S, principal tutor presented the school report while Brigadier G P Rani, Brig MNS, Headquarters, Western Command (WC) administered the oath to newly commissioned nursing officers.

Words like TTYL, BRB and BTW are not only part of teenagers’ ‘vocab’ but of adults as well. Words are getting shorter and abbreviations further abbreviated as the language is undergoing a transformation, observed experts at the two-day Neev Literature Festival for students that kicked off on Friday.

Ramadan began on March 1, 2025, with Muslims worldwide fasting from dawn to sunset and engaging in spiritual activities. Shoaib shared his experiences of the first day of fasting, including family traditions, preparations for Iftaar, and fond memories of Ramadan in Bhopal.

The Editors Guild of India along with several media associations on Sunday expressed strong condemnation over the arrests of Noida-based journalist Prashant Kanojia who published an "objectionable" post against UP CM Yogi Adityanath; Ishita Singh, head of a private television news channel, and its editor Anuj Shukla were also arrested for airing the same post on television.

The holy month of Ramadan began on March 1, 2025, with Muslims worldwide observing fasting, prayer, and meditation. TV celebrities shared their heartfelt wishes on social media, emphasizing the importance of purification, forgiveness, and kindness during this sacred period.

Refuting India's charge that it is not cooperating in 26/11 probe, Pakistan on Sunday said the two countries should stop 'blame game', while asking New Delhi to provide 'solid information' against those involved.

The recent brutal attack on a lady journalist in Itanagar has evoked strong reactions from various media organizations across the country, including international women's organization.

Ramadan's fasting, or sawm, involves abstaining from food, drink, and other needs from dawn to sunset. Healthy fasting tips include consuming fiber-rich foods, lean proteins, and staying hydrated. Avoid processed, fried, salty, and sugary foods. Consulting medical advice is recommended if feeling unwell. Suhoor and Iftar are essential meals for energy and rehydration.

Eid al-Fitr in Shawwal concludes Ramzan with prayers. Muslims promote unity, community sharing, gifts, charity, compassion, Sadaqa al-Fitr, socialisation, and human values.

For the first time, Kolkata airport authorities have commissioned remote registered baggage X-ray and check-in facilities in New Town for pilgrims travelling to Mecca in Saudi Arabia for Haj

A sense of insecurity has engulfed every section of the society in Bihar following the murder of Siwan-based journalist Rajdeo Ranjan just six days after the brutal killing of Aditya Sachdeva at Gaya. The opposition has coined a new term, ‘Maha Jungle Raj’, for the “deteriorating law & order” situation in the state.