Donyi Polo Vidya Niketan (DPVN), a school based in Pasighat, has established a 'Sanskar Kendra' in Rani village of East Siang district, providing free education to children who cannot attend regular school. This initiative is aimed at promoting holistic development and growth among underprivileged children and was inaugurated by Rani Head Gaon Bura and other community leaders. The DPVN emphasized the importance of empowering the youth through education and values, and this 'Sanskar Kendra' is a significant step towards achieving that goal.
This holiday season, Santa and Mrs. Claus ditched their traditional sleigh and reindeer to visit the remote Tlingit village of Yakutat, Alaska in a C-17 military cargo plane and a camouflaged Humvee. The visit was part of the Alaska National Guard's Operation Santa Claus, an outreach program to Indigenous communities in the state. Maj. Gen. Torrence Saxe, adjutant general of the Alaska National Guard, expressed his pride in the program and brought some holiday cheer to the village, which had recently suffered from a massive snowfall.
Mizoram Police have arrested two members of the Village Defence Party (VDP) for their involvement in the killing of a 31-year-old man in Aizawl. The accused were arrested after the victim's mother filed a complaint, alleging that her son had been brutally assaulted by the VDP members over theft allegations. The incident has sparked outrage and prompted the Home Minister to caution against taking the law into one's own hands.
18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju has made history by becoming the youngest player to win the world championship in chess. In 2025, he will participate in three major chess tournaments and will have the opportunity to face his idols Vishwanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen. This achievement is even more impressive as Dommaraju is from a small village in India and has limited resources compared to his competitors.
Get ready for a unique blend of mythology and crime thriller as Disney Plus Hotstar presents the new web series, "Harikatha - Sambhavami Yuge Yuge." Drawing inspiration from Lord Krishna's teachings, the series follows the investigation of mysterious killings in a village by a figure embodying avatars of Lord Vishnu. With an ensemble cast and an intriguing trailer, "Harikatha" is sure to captivate audiences. Stay tuned for its release on December 13.
A leopard attack in Mandavgan Pharata village in Pune district claimed the life of a four-year-old boy, marking the ninth fatality in human-leopard conflict in the Junnar forest division since March. The boy, who was visiting his native village with his family, was attacked while playing near his house. Forest officials have installed trap cages and are using drone cameras to trace the leopard's movements, and have advised caution for residents in the area where leopards are known to be present. This incident follows the death of a seven-year-old boy in the same area last month, highlighting the danger of living in areas with a high concentration of leopards.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the family of a Dalit woman who was allegedly gangraped and died in Uttar Pradesh's Bool Garhi village. This is Gandhi's second visit to the village after the incident in September 2020. While he spent 35 minutes with the family, UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak and Minister for Minorities Welfare Om Prakash Rajbhar criticized his visit, stating that the case has already been investigated by the CBI. Gandhi's supporter Chandragupt Vikramaditya argued that the Congress leaders are in touch with aggrieved people and will continue to fight for justice.
The small village of Bihiain in Bihar has upheld a unique tradition of strict vegetarianism for over 300 years. Inspired by their devotion to the deity Brahma Baba, the community abstains not just from meat but also alcohol, onions, and garlic. Despite some subtle changes in younger generations, the village remains committed to its cultural practices. Bihiain not only represents unity and collective discipline but also draws the attention of researchers and cultural enthusiasts.
A 50-year-old woman in Rajasthan's Bundi district was subjected to two days of torture in an attempt to "free" her from an "evil spirit". The woman was labelled as a witch and subjected to inhuman treatment by a self-proclaimed exorcist and his aides. The incident came to light when the police rescued the woman and arrested the accused based on her statement. The woman was believed to have caused harm to her niece who recently got married in the village.
A state transport bus en route from Maharashtra's Bhandara to Gondia overturned, killing 10 people and injuring 25 others in the Bindravana Tola village. The Chief Minister has ordered immediate assistance for the victims and offered condolences to the families. The death toll is expected to increase as the injured are being treated at a local hospital.