India play Pakistan in a highly anticipated match of the Asia Cup T20 tournament on Saturday. India beat hosts Bangladesh in the opening match of the tournament.
The first phase of the Muziris heritage conservation and tourism project that centres on the lost Indo-Roman port near Kodungalloor in Kerala, will be declared open by President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday. The project links the heritage of the ancient port, which is believed to have been lost in a 14th century flood in the River Periyar, to the later history of the Kodungalloor-Paravur region after the Portuguese advent in Kochi.
‘Gender Park’, India’s first gender equality convergence centre, will be inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee in Kozhikode on Saturday. An initiative of Kerala’s Social Justice Department, it brings together the state, academia and civil society on a common platform to address gender issues. A dedicated Gender Institute at the park would focus on research and capacity development in ensuring an inclusive society.
The 17th instalment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 'Mann Ki Baat' will be broadcast on Sunday. Scheduled on the eve of the Budget presentation, listeners will hope to get some insights into the PM’s thoughts on this crucial financial exercise during his address.