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ON THIS DAY: Mission Chandrayaan-3, August 23, 2023

ON THIS DAY: Death of Sophia Duleep Singh (1876-1948)

ON THIS DAY: Death of Sobha Singh (1901-1986)

ON THIS DAY: Birth of Rajiv Gandhi (1944-1991)

The town paid a heavy price for revolting against the British

On his birthday today, a conversation with the poet-lyricist — in chaste Pothohari Punjabi, at times — about life and writings

As public-funded universities slip in NIRF rankings and private varsities in Punjab rise, the parameters and rationale are under scrutiny

The Durand Cup kicked off in Shimla in 1888. The sentiment to reconnect HP’s capital & the cup has started taking root among football enthusiasts

With realism thoroughly explored, we need to turn to unrealism and convey epic emotions through minimal means

In Chandan Bez Baruah’s work, intricately-crafted woodcuts compel viewers to pause, ponder and delve deeper

Turkey may be a celebratory bird in the US where it is indispensable for the ritual Thanksgiving meal, but it is practically unknown in India, where people in different parts of the country have enjoyed ‘murgi’ and ‘murgabi’ — farm...

Dayton in Ohio may not have the razzmatazz of flashier tourist hotspots in the US, but known for innovations, it has lots to offer

The tranquil Great Himalayan National Park in Kullu is a trekkers’ delight and a haven for wildlife enthusiasts

Rahul Verma My Tagore-loving Bengali family members like to recite a little poem penned by the great bard that they merrily or ponderously use for different occasions. In a nutshell, it goes like this: I have seen the world, the...

Gulshan Devaiah on his acting choices, work norms

Ladarcha fair, the annual event at Kaza, has a trans-Himalayan ethos

In 2014, on a visit to Punjab for a story on global migration, I witnessed a unique scene — at a place of worship popularly known as the Airplane Gurdwara, I saw devotees offering plastic toy planes in the hope...

The idea that India is a rising power in world sports needs urgent reflection and correction

Ghadarite Gulab Kaur was a mere footnote in history books until her village in Sangrur decided to look for clues to her life. As her death centenary year begins, she has become a household name

Rajmeet Singh Real estate scene is hotting up in New Chandigarh in Mohali district with Greater Mohali Area development Authority (GMADA) finally pushing the much delayed Eco City-3 project. Aerotropolis project on slow track Though GMADA has started development of...

Vijay C Roy On Monday, while inaugurating a luggage store in Mohali, actor and comedian Gurpreet Ghuggi stated that Mohali has established itself as a promising market in terms of space, location and infrastructure. And his comment is certainly not...

Q. How do banks give loan for buying a resale home from an NRI? — Dr RK Aggarwal, Panchkula A. The procedure involves verifying the NRI’s legal title to the property, ensuring all documents are in order, deducting the appropriate...

S.C. Dhall Loan cancellation Q. Can a bank cancel a loan after approval or can I cancel a home loan after sanction? — Mehma Singh Kharar A. If the loan has been sanctioned, but not disbursed, it is possible for...

SC  Vasudeva Capital gains tax after seller’s death Q. My father passed away in 2022. He had sold an immoveable property before his death. However, I did not inform about the demise of my father to the department. An assessment...

Q. My son, who is an NRI, acquired a residential property and funds for the acquisition of said property were provided by me. My son has declared the said property and rental income in his IT return. Please guide about...