Mother Teresa

Mysuru City Corporation tackled a 30-year-old public urination problem on Mother Teresa Road by installing reflective stainless steel sheets. This innovative, cost-effective measure has reportedly reduced the nuisance by 90% within 24 hours, creating a psychological deterrent for offenders. The initiative, costing Rs 9 lakh, is being considered for wider implementation.

Rai’s frames documented India's biggest names but also the song of struggling India, with washermen, wrestlers, construction workers, and cart pullers also becoming the subjects of iconic photos.

India reflects on the profound legacy of Raghu Rai, who passed away at the age of 83. Esteemed for his ability to convey the heart and soul of India, Rai's illustrious career documented the nation's transformative journey.

India's cultural and artistic community is mourning the loss of legendary photojournalist Raghu Rai, who passed away on April 26, 2026, at the age of 83. Among those paying tribute, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor shared a deeply personal and evocative message, remembering Rai not only as a global icon but as a figure tied to his own childhood memories.

Renowned Indian photographer Raghu Rai, celebrated for capturing the nation's essence, has passed away at 83. His illustrious career spanned six decades, documenting pivotal moments like the Bangladesh refugee crisis and the Bhopal gas tragedy. Rai's lens also immortalized India's leaders and ordinary citizens, offering profound insights.

Renowned photographer Raghu Rai's legacy is celebrated through his evocative black and white portraits of Bengal's cultural giants, including Satyajit Ray and Mother Teresa. His lens captured the inward eloquence and defining moments of artists, musicians, and social figures, alongside the poignant realities of Kolkata's everyday life.

On April 26, 2026, history was made as Roman Dubowski, hailing from Stockport, claimed victory as the seventh UK champion on the iconic quiz show 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?'. Earning £1 million after an edge-of-your-seat experience, Roman encountered a tense moment on a basic mayonnaise query.

Legendary photographer Raghu Rai, who shaped India's visual memory for over five decades, passed away on Sunday. His iconic images, from the Bhopal Gas tragedy to portraits of national figures, gave permanence to history. Rai believed visual history was more important than fine art, emphasizing closeness to truth in his immersive photographic practice.

Renowned Indian photographer Raghu Rai, celebrated for his profound visual storytelling, has passed away at 83. His lens captured India's soul for over six decades, from historic events to intimate portraits. Tributes from across the cultural spectrum highlight his immense contribution to photojournalism and art, marking the end of an era.

Around 35 nuns from Kolkata's Missionaries of Charity have been removed from the voter list after judicial scrutiny. The order has appealed to the Election Commission and is pursuing legal action. Many sisters listed Mother Teresa or Sister Nirmala as their parent, complicating verification processes.

As Indian-Americans excel and India’s economy expands, perceptions are being rewritten. Not everyone in the US is comfortable with that new reality.

In Patna, congregations celebrated Maundy Thursday with heartfelt services that featured the poignant foot-washing ceremony, a tribute to Jesus' Last Supper. Worshippers united for Holy Communion, delving into the profound themes of love and servitude embodied in Christ's life. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar joined the observance, echoing the timeless relevance of Jesus' teachings in fostering community harmony and progress.

Christians across Patna marked Palm Sunday with solemn processions and special Masses, commemorating Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Thousands of devotees, carrying palm leaves, participated in vibrant celebrations at various churches, including St Joseph Pro-Cathedral and Queen of Apostles Church. Messages emphasized humility, sacrifice, and submission to God's will, preparing the faithful for Easter.

In a vibrant display of faith, churches in Patna are gearing up for an extraordinary Palm Sunday celebration to usher in Holy Week. Festive preparations include the distribution of blessed palm fronds ahead of joyful processions. With thousands expected to attend the Masses, clergy are ready to deliver profound readings of Jesus' Passion.

Twelve years after heading on the path of sainthood, Mother Teresa will likely be canonized by the Vatican in September 2016. The saint of the gutters, as she was fondly called, dedicated her life to the service of the poor in her adoptive country of India.

Dr Alfred C Woodward, an eminent doctor and social worker, passed away on Thursday morning after a heart attack. One of the best cardio thoracic and vascular surgeons in Kolkata, Woodward had been the personal physician of Mother Teresa.

The government today released a five-rupee commemorative coin on Mother Teresa to mark the centenary birth celebrations of the legend who made serving the poor her mission in life.

On Wednesday the world observed the 110th birth anniversary of Mother Teresa, now known in the Catholic Church as Saint Teresa of Kolkata. Her iconic smiling wrinkled face and the dress she wore—a white cotton saree with three blue stripes draped in Bengali way—symbolize charity worldover. She chose the saree as per the guidance she is said to have received from Jesus Christ.

Mother Teresa International Film Festival (MTIFF)-2011 began here on Friday at Patna Women's College with the screening of 'Madre Teresa', a Golden Globe winner, Olivia Hussey starrer epic from Italy.