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Russia commemorates the 80th anniversary of Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. Young Russians participate in military-themed events. The Kremlin uses Victory Day to shape national identity. Political scientists say the day has become a tool for mobilization. Parallels are drawn between the Soviet Union and present-day Russia. The commemorations aim to project Russia as a force for good.

The Right to Information is an effective tool in the hands of the public to curb corruption and incompetence in the governance of the nation.

PATNA: Governor M Rama Jois stressed on the need to follow the ancient doctrine of Trivarga, a balance between dharma, artha and kama, which will help in securing welfare and happiness for all.

It is for the first time since its formation in 2011 that the Tibetan women football team in exile is travelling abroad.They would be meeting their Chinese counterpart during the trip.

With winter approaching, experts have come together under one roof as part of the conference, organised by the Delhi-based waste management NGO, Chintan, and supported by a non-profit German foundation. The experts largely stress the importance of focussing on the entire Indo-Gangetic plain which has some of the most polluted cities in the world.

A 21-year-old youth from Varanasi, Naman Kapoor will attend the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (CO) scheduled in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt from November 6 to 18.