Tag: shraddha karma

Eunuchs pay mass obeisance to ancestors at Kashi

It’s a rare event that is said to be happening after more than several hundred years. Eunuchs from across the country have converged in this holy town to do the ‘shraddha karma’ for their departed brethren during ‘pitrapaksh’, the period during which Hindus pay respects to their ancestors. The eunuchs, led by their religious head, …

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September 24, 2016

Mauritius seeks India’s support in handloom, handicraft sectors

Mauritius on Thursday sought India’s assistance to develop its handloom and handicraft sectors, outlining the potential areas for bilateral cooperation. Mauritius Finance Minister Pravind Jugnauth, currently on a visit to India, on Thursday met Union MSME Minister Kalraj Mishra. "We seek India’s assistance to develop handloom and handicraft sectors in Mauritius," Jugnauth said, highlighting other …

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September 15, 2016