Percentage of Hindus in population fell between 1950-2015, that of minorities increased, finds study

May 09, 2024

"In the census of 1951, there were 88 per cent Hindus and 9.5 per cent Muslims while in the census of 2011, there were...

Beijing records longest cold wave since 1951

Dec 27, 2023

China's Beijing recorded the longest cold wave since records began in 1951 as the freezing temperature and snowfall experienced in the Chinese capital and...

Beijing records its longest cold wave since 1951

Dec 25, 2023

Beijing is recording its longest cold wave since records began in 1951, CNN reported.

106-year-old Shyam Saran, first voter of Independent India, casts his postal ballot for Himachal polls

Nov 02, 2022

Born in July 1917, Shyam Saran Negi voted for the first time in 1951 in the general elections of India and has voted for...

Ustad Zakir Hussain (1951-2024): The rhythm of a global legend falls silent

Dec 16, 2024

The music world mourns the loss of Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla virtuoso, who passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in San...

CEC Rajiv Kumar to attend last rites of Shyam Saran Negi, 'first voter of independent India'

Nov 05, 2022

Negi, a teacher by profession, voted in every election since 1951 and has never missed an opportunity to vote.