Agra (India): "What unite the eight member countries of the SAARC, is the common cultural heritage and the centuries-old civilization roots. We need to conserve and promote these common features to bridge the gaps and cement our relations for the prosperity of the region," Ajeet Cour, president of FOSWAL (Foundation of SAARC writers and literature) told Agratoday.in.

Agra (India): One usually associates Navratra fasts with a test of will and a bland, sparse platter that's supposed to cleanse the body of toxins. But come to Agra and indulge in the fasting treats of paneer ki jalebi and malai ki poori that are finger-licking good.

  Bangkok (Thailand): Website Firsttimemothers.in, dedicated to first time mothers, launched at a simple ceremony here.

Agra (India): Taj city's senior most journalist 80 year old Naresh Bihari Mathur breathed his last in a New Delhi hospital after he was hit in a road accident in Agra two days ago.

Agra (India): A voice has been raised against corruption in India on Facebook in the name of ‘Corruption Lodge’ and has been gaining great momentum since the past weeks. The group was founded on May 28 this year by Viral Patel from Ahmedabad.

Aligarh (India): The University Grants Commission has appointed five distinguished faculty members of the Aligarh Muslim University as Basic Scientific Research (BSR) Faculty Fellowship.