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Everything you need to know about Gora Mansingh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Watson defends Fortress Jaipur from CSK (Roundup)

May 12, 2013 at 11:50 PM

Jaipur, May 12 (IANS) Shane Watson made sure that Fortress Jaipur was still not breached as he led the Rajasthan Royals to a five-wicket victory over table toppers Chennai Super Kings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.

Royals to chase CSK's 141/4

May 12, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Jaipur, May 12 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings scored 141/4 against the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League match here at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium Sunday.

Royals elect to field against Super Kings

May 12, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Jaipur, May 12 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid won the toss and elected to field against Chennai Super Kings in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh stadium here Sunday.

IPL scoreboard: Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI

May 9, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Jaipur, May 9 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Thursday.

Rajasthan Royals beat Kings XI by eight wickets

May 9, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Jaipur, May 9 (IANS) Rajasthan Royal beat Kings XI Punjab by eight wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Thursday.

Kings XI set 146-run target for Rajasthan Royals

May 9, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Jaipur, May 9 (IANS) Shaun Marsh top scored with 77 and skipper Adam Gilchrist 42 as Kings XI Punjab made 145 for six in 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Thursday.

Tagore's legacy: Seeking out the man behind the mask (Comment - May 9 is Tagore's birth anniversar

May 8, 2013 at 12:40 PM

To reconsider the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) on his 152nd birth anniversary is to confront a maze of contradictions. What, for instance, inspired a school dropout without a college degree to establish an international university? Why did a member of the land-owning 'zamindar' class feel compelled to write about the lives of oppressed peasants, and to experiment with schemes for rural development? How could a man write so insightfully about the lives of women? What made him express religious devotion in erotic language, and love in the language of religion? Why did he yearn for fame, yet live in constant fear of it?

Rajasthan Royals beat Daredevils to brighten play-off chances

May 7, 2013 at 8:08 PM

Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals strengthened their play-off chances with a dominating nine-wicket win over season's favourite whipping boys Delhi Daredevils by nine wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Tuesday.

IPL scoreboard: Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Daredevils

May 7, 2013 at 7:28 PM

Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Delhi Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Tuesday.

Rajasthan Royals beat Daredevils by 9 wickets

May 7, 2013 at 7:20 PM

Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Daredevils by nine wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Tuesday.

Daredevils score 154/4 against Royals

May 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM

Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils scored 154 for four against Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh stadium here Tuesday.

Sikkim moves to 'catch' health problems

May 7, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Gangtok, May 7 (IANS) Preventive health checks! The exclusive preserve of the affluent in most parts of India but not in the hill state of Sikkim where the government-backed Comprehensive Annual and Total Check-up for Healthy (CATCH) programme aims to reach out to people even in the remotest areas.

Royals romp home to victory against Warriors

May 6, 2013 at 12:04 AM

Jaipur, May 5 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals clinched a thrilling five-wicket win over Pune Warriors, who were once again denied victory despite putting up a challenging total on the scoreboard at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.

IPL scoreboard: Rajasthan Royals vs Pune Warriors

May 5, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Jaipur, May 5 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Pune Warriors played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.

Royals beat Warriors by five wickets in a thriller

May 5, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Jaipur, May 5 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals beat Pune Warriors by five wickets in the Indian Premier League clash here at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium Sunday.

Pune Warriors make 178/4 against Rajasthan Royals

May 5, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Jaipur, May 5 (IANS) Pune Warriors scored 178/4 in their Indian Premier League clash against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.

Warriors elect to bat against Royals

May 5, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Jaipur, May 5 (IANS) Pune warriors captain Aaron Finch won the toss and elected to bat against Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.

Watson, Samson carry Rajasthan over the line

April 29, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Jaipur, April 29 (IANS) Shane Watson's brilliant all-round effort and a brisk half-century by Sanju Samson helped Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by four wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match here Monday. Rajasthan Royals thus maintan their unbeaten run at home at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

RCB make 171/6 against Royals

April 29, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Jaipur, April 29 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 171/6 in their Indian Premier League tie against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Monday.

Rajasthan Royals opt to field first against RCB

April 29, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Jaipur, April 29 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid won the toss and elected to field first in their Indian Premier League clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Monday.

Sunrisers batsmen have to take responsibility: White

April 28, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Jaipur, April 28 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad's stop-gap captain Cameroon White feels that his batsmen need to step up and take responsibility as individuals with the bat and make sure that they put up some better scores for their bowlers to defend.

IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad bat as Sangakkara returns

April 27, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Jaipur, April 27 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and decided to bat against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Saturday. Kumar Sangakkara has returned to lead the side.

Royals elect to bat against Indians

April 17, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat first against Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Wednesday.

Royals record third win, beat Kings XI by 6 wickets (Roundup)

April 14, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals recorded their third win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season and moved to third in the standings with a six-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.

Royals bowl out Kings XI for 124

April 14, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab were bowled out for 124 in 18.5 overs by Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.

IPL: Royals beat Knight Riders by 19 runs

April 9, 2013 at 12:13 AM

Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals recorded their second win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a 19-run win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Monday.

IPL: Rajasthan set 145-run target for Kolkata

April 8, 2013 at 10:05 PM

Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals made 144 for six against Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League cricket match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Monday.

Rajasthan Royals to face Kolkata Knight Riders today

April 8, 2013 at 12:08 PM

Rajasthan Royals will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in 8th match of Indian Premier League today at their home turf. The match will be played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur from 8 pm.

Gold deposit discovered in Russia

February 21, 2013 at 4:50 PM

Yakutsk (Russia), Feb 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A new gold deposit has been discovered in Russia's Siberian republic of Yakutia, the region's economics ministry said Thursday.

Sikkim shows the country path to healthcare

February 5, 2013 at 9:26 AM

Gangtok, Feb 5 (IANS) Sikkim is the second-smallest state in India in terms of area after Goa. It is also the least populated in the country with just 600,000 people. Yet, in some matters, this Himalayan state towers over others, leading the way where the rest of India falters.

Classical dancers perform at International Odissi dance festival in Bhubaneswar

December 26, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 26 (ANI): Classical dancers from across the world participated in the International Odissi Dance Festival organised here with the aim to provide a common platform to eminent Odissi dancers.

Builder, plot-owner go to court against media for distorting 'temple demolition' facts

December 6, 2012 at 2:44 PM

Karachi, Dec. 6 (ANI): The builder who allegedly demolished a century-old Hindu temple in the city's Soldier Bazaar on Saturday has gone to court against the media for "distorting the news in favour of the community".

India-China trade blooms, but trust deficit festers (50 years after 1962)

October 19, 2012 at 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Fifty years after the 1962 war, India has fashioned a pragmatic model of cooperation with China, placing economics above politics, but it has to bolster its diplomatic game and military capability to deal with an assertive Beijing, say China watchers.

Oz PM to address captains of Indian industry

October 16, 2012 at 12:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 16 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Julia Gilard will address captains of Indian industry on Wednesday at Hotel Taj Mansingh in New Delhi.

Tatas to run Taj Mansingh hotel for another year

September 27, 2012 at 11:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27, (IANS) The Taj Mansingh hotel, an iconic building of India's capital, will continue to be operated by Tata Group's Indian Hotels Company (IHC) for at least another year, said informed sources.

From classical roots to free flow in Indian dance

August 23, 2012 at 12:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Contemporary Indian dance drew much attention at the just-concluded Edinburgh International Festival, among the few international festivals dedicated solely to performing arts.

MI vs RR: Sachin and Smith crush Rajasthan Royals earns third spot

May 21, 2012 at 11:42 AM

In the 72nd match of IPL played at Sawai Mansingh stadium of Jaipur Mumbai Indians marked a 10 wickets win over Rajsthan Royals.

Rajasthan Royals opt to bat against Mumbai Indians

May 20, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Jaipur, May 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid won the toss and elected to bat against Mumbai Indians in their last league match of the Indian Premier league (IPl) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.

PW vs RR: Ajit Chandila's hat-trick ensured Pune Warriors eight straight loss

May 14, 2012 at 11:00 AM

In the 60th match of IPL played at Sawai Mansingh stadium Rajasthan Royals hammered a 45 runs defeat over Pune Warriors.

Chandila takes first hat-trick of IPL-V as Royals trounce Warrios

May 13, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Jaipur, May 13 (IANS) Off-spinner Ajit Chandila took the first hat-trick of the Indian Premier League-V in Rajasthan Royal's emphatic win over the listless Pune Warriors here Sunday, keeping them in the hunt for a place in the play-offs.

Royals beat Warriors by 45 runs

May 13, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Jaipur, May 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals defeated Pune Warriors by 45 runs in an Indian Premier League match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.

Rajasthan Royals opt to bat against Pune Warriors

May 13, 2012 at 4:26 PM

Jaipur, May 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid won the toss and elected to bat against Pune Warriors in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.

IPL 2012: Chennai Super Kings wins a stunner against Rajasthan Royals

May 11, 2012 at 12:00 PM

In the 56th match of IPL played in Sawai Mansingh stadium Chennai Super Kings won the match over Rajasthan Royals by 4 wickets.

Morkel, Srikanth heroics give Super Kings four-wicket win

May 11, 2012 at 1:34 AM

Jaipur, May 11 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings recorded a crucial four-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in a rain interrupted match Thursday, to keep their hopes alive of securing a playoff berth in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by four wickets

May 11, 2012 at 12:46 AM

Jaipur, May 11 (IANS) Defending champions Chennai Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Thursday.

Super Kings opt to field against Royals

May 10, 2012 at 7:58 PM

Jaipur, May 10 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings won the toss and decided to field against Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Thursday.

DD vs RR: Shewag glitters, fourth consecutive win for Delhi

May 2, 2012 at 12:33 PM

In the 43rd match of IPL played in Sawai Mansingh stadium Delhi Daredevils thumped a 6 wickets win over Rajasthan Royals.

RR vs RCB: de Villiers, Dilshan and Appanna steal the victory

April 24, 2012 at 10:52 AM

In the 30th match of IPL played yesterday in Sawai Mansingh stadium of Jaipur, Roual Challengers Bangalore sealed a 49 run win over Rajasthan Royals.

Royal Challengers thrash Rajasthan Royals by 46 runs

April 24, 2012 at 12:36 AM

Jaipur, April 23 (IANS) An unbeaten century stand between Tillakaratne Dilshan and A.B. de Villiers gave Royal Challengers a resounding 46-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Monday.

Royal Challengers post 189/3 against Rajasthan Royals

April 23, 2012 at 10:28 PM

Jaipur, April 23 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore scored a mammoth 189 for three against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Monday.

Rajasthan Royals opt to field against Royal Challengers

April 23, 2012 at 8:20 PM

Jaipur, April 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid won the toss and elected to field against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Monday.

Deccan Chargers still awaiting their first win

April 18, 2012 at 12:24 PM

The 20th match, which was played in Sawai Mansingh stadium between Rajasthan Royals and Deccan Chargers, saw the former one winning with 5 wickets.

Royals chase down 197 to beat winless Chargers

April 17, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals came up trumps in a thrilling finish to a high scoring game against the Deccan Chargers and went top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) table with a five-wicket win at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Tuesday.

Rajasthan beat Deccan Chargers by five wickets

April 17, 2012 at 7:49 PM

Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals went to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) table with a five-wicket win over Deccan Chargers at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Tuesday.

Deccan Chargers post 196/2 against Rajasthan Royals

April 17, 2012 at 5:57 PM

Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) Deccan Chargers posted a score of 196 for two against Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Tuesday.

Rajasthan Royals beat Kings XI Punjab by 31 runs

April 7, 2012 at 12:24 PM

Powered by Ajinkya Rahane?s explosive 98 runs inning Rajasthan Royals beat Kings XI Punjab by 31 run in a match of IPL in Jaipur on Friday. Rajasthan Royals made 191 run but the rival team could make 160 runs in 20 over loosing 9 wickets.

IPL: Rahane, Cooper star in Royals' emphatic win

April 7, 2012 at 12:17 AM

Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Ajinkya Rahane and Kevon Cooper starred in Rajasthan Royals' 31-run win over Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Friday.

Kings XI Punjab elect to field against Rajasthan Royals

April 6, 2012 at 8:17 PM

Jaipur, April 6 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab won the toss and elected to field against Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Friday.

Kings XI Punjab to face Rajasthan Royals today

April 6, 2012 at 4:02 PM

In the 4th match of IPL 5 Kings XI will play against Rajasthan Royals in Sawai Mansingh stadium of Jaipur.

Sachin-Sourav showdown in Mumbai Indians vs Pune Warriors

April 6, 2012 at 1:36 PM

Mumbai Indians will face Pune warriors in Wankhede Stadium of Mumbai today.

Sreesanth and his band ready to rock at Royals' IPL opener

April 1, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Jaipur, April 1 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals' maverick fast bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth will perform with his experimental music band before the team plays its first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) fifth season at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Friday.

Srisanth rocks with Halla Bol

April 1, 2012 at 12:15 PM

Rajasthan Royals announced their newly acquired fast bowler S Sreesanth will entertain crowds before the team plays its first match of IPL 2012

Behind the scenes: India shaped BRICS position on West Asia, Afghanistan

March 31, 2012 at 5:20 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Amid differing perceptions, India played a crucial role in shaping the collective stance of the BRICS countries on the need for dialogue to resolve the festering crisis in West Asia and to push continued regional and international cooperation in stabilising Afghanistan.

IPL Tickets for Rajasthan Royal Matches now available

March 28, 2012 at 11:43 AM

With season 5 of Indian Premier League just on the verge of starting, selling of tickets for the IPL matches of Rajasthan Royals started today at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

IPL 2012: Match Schedule and ground details

March 22, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Schedule of much awaited season five of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2012 has been declared. The matches of this nearly two months long cricket extravaganza will be played at 12 venues over 54 days in India.

Sino-India boundary talks progressing along expected lines

January 16, 2012 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Special Representatives (SRs) of India and China met here on Monday to discuss a wide range of bilateral issues, including further progress to be made to resolve the vexed boundary question that has been a bone of contention between New Delhi and Beijing for over five decades.

US drone attack kills 7 suspected Haqqani network militants in North Waziristan

August 10, 2011 at 11:22 AM

Islamabad, August 10(ANI): Seven suspected Haqqani network militants have been killed in a suspected US drone strike in Pakistan's tribal region bordering Afghanistan, according to Pakistani intelligence officials.

Tributes paid to Tagore on his 70th death anniversary

August 8, 2011 at 9:38 PM

Kolkata, Aug 8 (ANI): Scores of students led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee paid floral tributes to Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his 70th death anniversary here on Monday.

Pak police releases four detained Americans

June 5, 2011 at 4:45 PM

Islamabad, June 5 (ANI): The Pakistan police have released four foreigners bearded in Taliban-style after detaining them for a short while, at a checkpoint near Gora Qabristan in Peshawar.

Two killed, 19 injured in suicide blast at Peshawar's CID police station

May 25, 2011 at 11:17 AM

Peshawar, May 25(ANI): At least two people have been killed and 19 others wounded in a suicide attack on the CID police station at Peshawar.

BCCI to question Warne, RCA secretary about pitch spat

May 17, 2011 at 11:35 AM

Mumbai/Jaipur, May 17 (ANI): Rajasthan Cricket Association secretary Sanjay Dixit and Rajasthan Royals skipper Shane Warne have been asked by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to appear before it in Mumbai on Tuesday to discuss and resolve their spat regarding the pitch at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Warne apologizes for IPL bust-up with RCA official

May 15, 2011 at 5:56 PM

Jaipur, May 15(ANI): Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne has apologized for his part in a bust-up with a Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) official.

Rajasthan Royals distances itself from Modi comments on Jaipur pitch

May 11, 2011 at 6:10 PM

Jaipur, May 11 (ANI): Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals has distanced itself from comments made by former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi regarding the Sawai Mansingh stadium pitch.

Rajasthan Royals hopeful of an interesting IPL encounter with Chennai

May 9, 2011 at 1:32 PM

Jaipur, May 9 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals' Johan Botha has said that he hopes to have a good match against Chennai Super Kings Jaipur city on Monday.

IPL: Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets

April 29, 2011 at 9:34 PM

Jaipur, Apr 29(ANI): Rajasthan Royals on Friday defeated Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Indian alumni call for national institutional reforms on Harvard's 375th anniversary

April 25, 2011 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Marking the 375th foundation day of the world-renowned Harvard University, a stream of eminent Indian alumni, including Union Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal and former Foreign Secretary Lalit Mansingh, launched the 'Harvard India Debates' series in New Delhi.

Indian alumni call for national institutional reforms on Harvard's 375th anniversary

April 24, 2011 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Apr 24(ANI): Marking the 375th foundation day of the world-renowned Harvard University, a stream of eminent Indian alumni, including Union Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal and former Foreign Secretary Lalit Mansingh, launched the 'Harvard India Debates' series in New Delhi on Sunday.

Rajasthan Royals optimistic about coming back to winning ways: Ross Taylor

April 24, 2011 at 10:11 AM

Jaipur, Apr 24 (ANI): Hard-hitting New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has admitted Rajasthan Royals were not performing well in IPL-4, and added that they would look to exploit the home conditions to bring their Indian Premier League campaign back on track against Kochi Tuskers Kerala.

IPL: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets

April 15, 2011 at 9:14 PM

Jaipur, Apr 15(ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday thrashed Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Obama, Singh personal bond, rapport will take India-US ties forward: NYT

November 9, 2010 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov.9 (ANI): The long and complicated relationship between the United States and India has veered from warm embrace long before independence to the uneasy frostbite of the Cold War to the reconciliation of recent years, built on shared democratic and multicultural values and a desire to balance the influence of a rising China.

'World will come to India asking to join UNSC in next 15-20 yrs'

October 13, 2010 at 12:29 PM

Sydney, Oct 13 (ANI): India should not push for urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council as the world will come forward and ask New Delhi to join the UNSC as a permanent member in next 15-20 years, according to a top former diplomat.

Missing Indian student in Sydney wanted to 'test his physical ability', claims pal

October 6, 2010 at 11:41 AM

Sydney, Oct 6 (ANI): One of the friends of Abhijeet Swami, a 20-year-old Indian engineering student who has been missing for almost a week in Sydney, has claimed that Swami was "not happy" and wanted to spend time in the mountains instead of studying.

Cleanliness drive initiated by singer Mansingh ahead of CWG

September 7, 2010 at 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (ANI): Renowned classical singer Sonal Mansingh and students of several schools and colleges participated in a cleanliness drive here on Tuesday to keep the city clean and to develop civic sense among citizens ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Kashmir Agricultural University infrastructure to be strengthened

June 13, 2010 at 8:45 PM

Srinagar, June 13 (ANI): The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) has plans to utilise the grant announced by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for infrastructural development.

Unusual rise in temperature force Kashmiri Gujjars to undertake seasonal migrations

March 28, 2010 at 3:52 PM

Jammu March 28, (ANI): Global warming and a continuous dry spell has forced Jammu and Kashmir's Gujjar and Bakerwal tribes to start their bi-annual seasonal tribal migrations towards upper reaches of Shivalik, Perpanchal and Trikuta hills of Himalayas a month ahead of their routine schedule.

Former diplomat says India should not be complacent over US snub to Pak

March 25, 2010 at 3:10 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 25 (ANI): Former Indian Foreign Secretary Lalit Mansingh has said that while the US might have turned down Pakistan's quest for a civil nuclear deal akin to the India-US civil nuclear agreement, New Delhi should not be complacent over the snub and the eventual outcome of US-Pakistan strategic dialogue.

Indo-Pak talks a 'political risk' for Manmohan Singh: Analysts

February 25, 2010 at 12:25 PM

New York, Feb.25 (ANI): As India and Pakistan return to the dialogue table after a 14 month long hiatus on February 25, analysts believe resuming deliberations with Islamabad after the Mumbai terror attacks has become a personal priority and a political risk for the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Rajasthan Police confirms terror threat to Jaipur ODI

February 18, 2010 at 1:01 PM

Jaipur, Feb 18 (ANI): Rajasthan Police has confirmed that there is a terror threat to the first One-Day International (ODI) to be played between India and South Africa at the Sawai Mansingh stadium here.

Friends of George Fernandes appeal for his well being and better care

February 16, 2010 at 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb.16 (ANI): Concerned over the ongoing developments in the personal life of former Defense Minister and Rajya Sabha member George Fernandes and his health, his distinguished friends and old colleagues have come forward with a public appeal through a joint statement.

Two-day Delhi conference to focus on managing volatility and growth

November 20, 2009 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov.20 (ANI): As the global energy market grapples with the world economic crisis and continued volatility, and India tries to understand these new dimensions, top energy and economic experts will discuss how to effectively manage volatility and growth at a two-day conference in New Delhi next week.

Massive fire at Indian Oil depot in Jaipur

October 29, 2009 at 9:53 PM

Jaipur, Oct 29(ANI): A massive fire reportedly due to an explosion at the 100,000 kilolitre capacity Indian Oil Depot at Sitapura industrial area on Thursday left 17 people with serious burn injuries here in Rajasthan capital.

Nirupama Rao discusses India, Nepal ties in Kathmandu

September 15, 2009 at 1:30 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 15 (ANI): Visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao met Nepal Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala and discussed various bilateral issues including greater sharing of vital information between the two countries.

Demand for private detectives on increase in Ludhiana

August 25, 2009 at 6:04 PM

Ludhiana, Aug.25 (ANI): There is an unprecedented surge in the demand for private detectives in Ludhiana, which has created an excellent business opportunity for the detective agencies who promise people an in-depth information about just anything.

Jaipur hospital hopes to find link between palmistry and HIV

July 10, 2009 at 4:26 PM

Jaipur, July 10 (ANI): Doctors' at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Hospital are conducting a research that may find a connection between palmistry and HIV.

Manmohan, Zardari handshake "small step" towards bilateral thaw: NYT

June 17, 2009 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, June.17 (ANI): Nearly seven months after India severed bilateral talks with Pakistan in the wake of the November 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh met Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on the sidelines of a summit in Russia, hinting, albeit fleetingly, of a thaw between both countries.

UML, Maoists close to end ongoing political deadlock

June 10, 2009 at 2:27 PM

Kathmandu, June 10 (ANI): The new CPN (UML) coalition and the CPN (Maoist) have agreed to find a way out of the current political impasse' by adopting a 'middle path' acceptable to all major political forces.

Left-free, new government to focus on volatile neighbours

May 17, 2009 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Armed with a renewed electoral mandate that liberates it from the pressure tactics of the anti-US Left parties, the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government is set to pursue a more robust foreign policy that will deal with a restive neighbourhood, tackle the China challenge and have a more vigorous engagement with the US.

Two monkeys tie the nuptial knot in Orissa

March 26, 2009 at 1:39 PM

Bhubaneswar, Mar 26 (ANI): In a bizarre ritual, locals tied the nuptial knot of two monkeys in Balasore district of Orissa.

BSP will contest general elections alone, says Mayawati

March 15, 2009 at 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) supremo and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati said on Sunday that her party will not form an alliance with any political party for the general elections this time.

Fashion design students display their exquisite creations in Delhi

January 25, 2009 at 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan.25 (ANI): Models sashayed down the ramp at an exclusive and exquisite clothes designed by students of Unison World School, a fashion academy here on Saturday.