BHUBANESWAR: After the controversy surrounding untimely hosting of Rath Yatras outside India, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness has decided to find a resolution for celebration of festivals of Lord Jagannath at its temples worldwide in conformity with Puri Srimandir’s schedules. The ISKCON’s Houston chapter on Wednesday issued a release stating there is a meeting planned in India next month …
CNN — Former commanders of the Netzah Yehuda battalion, an Israeli military unit that has been accused by the United States of gross human rights violations against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank prior to October 7, have been promoted to senior positions in the Israel Defense Forces and are now active in training Israeli ground troops as well as …
Dhrupad, the pristine musical form of Hindustani classical music, is derived from the ancient chhand-prabandh gayan. With gurus such as Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar and Zia Fariduddin Dagar, the Dhrupad Kendra was run by Bharat Bhavan under the insightful guidance of Ashok Vajpeyi, who now looks after the Raza Foundation. Opening with raag Yaman, Saurabhbrata played detailed aalap-jod-jhala and a …
