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Quote of the day by Mother Teresa: 'If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to...' - inspiring life lessons on peace, unity, compassion and harmony by Nobel Peace Prize and Missionaries of Charity founder- Quote of the day by Mother Teresa: ‘I find the rich much poorer, as sometimes they are lonelier inside. The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread’ - lessons on the true meaning of wealth from celebrated Catholic saint
- Quote of the day by Mother Teresa: 'It is easy to love the people far away. It is not always easy to love those close to us...' ; life lessons from celebrated Catholic saint
- How this 120+ year-old yogi & Padma awardee stayed so fit with a simple lifestyle continues to inspire generationsSwami Sivananda, the Padma Shri awardee and renowned yoga guru, continues to inspire millions even after his death in 2025. Known for his d...30 May, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
- January 2026 Calendar with holidays: Check all festivals, Ekadashi, Amavasya, Purnima, important days and eventsJanuary 2026 promises a vibrant start to the year. The month is packed with festivals like Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal. National day...29 Dec, 2025, 01.13 PM IST
- 750 leprosy colonies in India still remain segregated from mainstream society: OfficialThere are still 750 leprosy colonies in India that need to be integrated into mainstream society, according to S Govindaraj, Commissioner a...26 Jan, 2025, 09.41 PM IST
- Neglected tropical diseases continue to pose significant health burden in India: ExpertNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs) continue to pose a significant health burden on some of the most disadvantaged communities in India, acc...30 Jan, 2023, 03.42 PM IST
- World Leprosy Day 2023: What expert says about Hansen’s Disease myths? Know facts about battling leprosyWorld Leprosy Day is observed on January 31st every year, to raise awareness about Hansen's disease, also known as leprosy. This year, an e...29 Jan, 2023, 11.45 PM IST
- World Leprosy Day: It is curable; loss of eyebrows or eyelashes, numbness in hands or feet are common signsIf treated in early stages, the disease can prevent deformities.31 Jan, 2022, 03.13 PM IST
- World Leprosy Day: India must ensure economic security for people with leprosy, says WHO goodwill ambassadorIndia needs to take special measures to ensure economic security for people with leprosy as situations like the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic h...30 Jan, 2021, 11.45 AM IST
- Softening the blow: How #VirusPeVijay campaign helped one of the most vulnerable groups tide over the COVID-19 crisisThe fight against COVID-19 especially during the lockdown, needed many hands and partners, as the world entered a global paralysis of sorts...03 Jul, 2020, 09.13 AM IST
- Parliament passes law removing leprosy as ground for divorceThe Rajya Sabha on the last day of the Budget session passed the Bill without debate after consensus on the issue.13 Feb, 2019, 02.13 PM IST
- Google honours activist Baba Amte with doodle on 104th birth anniversaryThe Doodle slideshow follows Amte's life, which he dedicated to serving those in need.26 Dec, 2018, 11.31 AM IST
- How the Global Appeal 2018 against leprosy aims to give a voice to patients, familiesAn annual initiative, Global Appeal, will be held in New Delhi on January 30 —World Leprosy Day.29 Jan, 2018, 10.55 AM IST
- President hopes for attitudinal change in India about leprosyMukherjee expressed his desire in this context as he extended his best wishes to the Indian Leprosy Association for 'Anti-Leprosy Day' to b...29 Jan, 2015, 03.29 PM IST
- Civic facilities in Varanasi will be improved: Akhilesh YadavAkhilesh Yadav today said civic facilities in Varanasi, the Lok Sabha constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be developed furth...18 Dec, 2014, 06.52 PM IST
- Any more interest hike not good for growth, says SBI chiefWith the RBI on Tuesday unveiling the credit policy, SBI Chairman Pratip Chaudhuri said increase in rates could lead to "derailing" of grow...02 May, 2011, 09.38 PM IST
- Increase in interest rates could derail country's growth: SBIThe SBI chairman believes that the biggest challenge for the bank is to take it forward agricultural sector of the country.02 May, 2011, 06.16 PM IST
- British diplomat's wife Jill to do Dandi March for charityEighty years ago, Gandhi led the historic Dandi march as a symbolic gesture of defiance towards the British salt tax law, while British soc...20 Oct, 2010, 07.02 AM IST
- Gandhi's Porbandar bars leprosy-affectedAccording to an order, persons with leprosy should stay away from town.09 Aug, 2009, 07.02 AM IST
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