Vivekanand

Swami Vivekanand Subharti University celebrated its 11th convocation, awarding 2,481 degrees, including 115 PhDs. Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Nigeria's Kebbi Province Lieutenant Governor graced the event. Graduates were urged to embrace new responsibilities and contribute to society. The university highlighted its advancements in research and entrepreneurship, with all degrees now on DigiLocker.

Inspired by the need to bridge the gap between Mithila's vibrant cultural roots and its youth, Chetna Samiti is rolling out an engaging month-long initiative. This campaign will spotlight folk art and provide hands-on training in traditional crafts. Additionally, the organization urges Maithili speakers to proudly document their language in the next census, ensuring their heritage echoes through generations.

TMC MP Mahua Moitra and her party have strongly criticized UP CM Yogi Adityanath for wrongly attributing Subhas Chandra Bose's famous quote to Swami Vivekananda. The TMC highlighted this gaffe as evidence of the BJP's "shocking ignorance and contempt for Bengal’s history," questioning their ambition to build 'Sonar Bangla' given their perceived lack of knowledge about the state's icons.

Tragedy struck in Kushinagar as a tractor-trolley carrying devotees to a Ram Navami mela overturned into a canal, claiming four lives and injuring 17. The vehicle reportedly lost control after its hook snapped, plunging into the Gandak canal. Locals and emergency services rushed to the scene for rescue operations.

Tragedy struck at Nalanda's Sheetla Mata Temple when a chaotic stampede resulted in nine fatalities and numerous injuries. In response, officials have filed an FIR against temple management and the priests, leading to the arrest of four individuals.

A daylong BJP-called bandh in Hazaribag protesting the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl saw a near-complete shutdown. Opposition leaders demanded justice and strict action, while the ruling alliance called for a CBI probe and criticized the state's law and order. The victim's body was found on March 25, and the case remains unsolved.

A brutal honour killing of a pregnant teenager in Dharwad has spurred the government to enact a new law against such crimes. Manya Vivekananda Doddamani, who married outside her caste, was allegedly murdered by her family. Her husband welcomed the legislation, hoping it will protect couples facing similar opposition and ensure swift justice.

For more than twenty years, Vivekanand Kumar has committed his life to the noble cause of snake rescue in Ranchi, successfully saving over 2,200 serpents. With a childhood fascination for reptiles, he now serves as a zoo biologist and is pursuing his PhD.

Hindu new year festivals, including Gudi Padwa, unfolded across Mumbai with grand parades and traditional observances. Celebrations honored the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram' and marked the start of Vikram Samvat 2083. Other communities also celebrated Ugadi, Cheti Chand, and the upcoming Jamshedi Nowruz and Eid ul' Fitr.

A wave of alleged honor killings across India sees families brutally murdering young couples who defy caste, interfaith, or societal norms. From UP's Moradabad to Gujarat's Rajkot, lovers are lured, attacked, and disposed of, highlighting a grim clash between personal choice and entrenched traditions. These premeditated acts underscore a disturbing national pattern.