Everything you need to know about Happy Valley: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Happy Valley: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Tabo (Himachal Pradesh), May 18 (IANS) Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Saturday said more micro and mini hydropower projects would be set up in Spiti Valley to usher an era of prosperity and provide employment opportunities to the youth of the area.
Washington, May 17 (IANS) Indian American software magnate Vivek Ranadive, who has become the first person of Indian descent to become the owner of a major US basketball team, plans to build the Sacramento Kings into a global brand.
London, May 15 (ANI): In one of the biggest cases of child exploitation in recent years, an Oxford-based gang of seven men have been found guilty of child rape, trafficking and organizing prostitution.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Bengal chit-fund scam, which hit Kolkata's I-League clubs hard finacially, has now robbed the Indian football team of a chance of improving its FIFA rankings by playing friendlies against Pakistan and Bangladesh in London. The organisers of the trip backed off citing "unforeseen reasons".
Los Angeles, May 14 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber managed to woo his fans in South Africa, but thieves stole cash from the venue after the concert.
Agartala, May 13 (IANS) The Tripura assembly Monday witnessed unprecedented bedlam as the opposition Congress created a ruckus demanding that the government promise security for the money deposited by the people in chit fund companies.
Washington, May 13 (ANI): Authorities have arrested the 12-year-old brother of an 8-year-old girl who was mysteriously stabbed at her home in a rural Northern California community last month.
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) For Toral Rasputra, her mother is her 4 a.m. friend, while Siddharth Shukla describe his mom as a shield who protects him from the worst. On Mother's Day Sunday, small screen celebrities pay tribute to their moms.
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) If filmmakers don't miss an opportunity to show importance of women in movies like "Shakti", "Taare Zameen Par", "Paa" and "English Vinglish", in real life too the celebrities make their moms feel special, specially on Mother's Day.
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Actor Akshay Kumar, who feels that everyday should be celebrated as Mother's Day, gives credit to wife Twinkle Khanna for his success and well-being of the family.
Srinagar, May 12 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Sunday that Kashmiris should take a cue from the voters in Pakistan and ignore future election boycott calls in the state.
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) With Mother's Day being celebrated Sunday, some of Bollywood's well-known celebrities remember the memorable moments they spent with their mothers and feel they are not meant to be loved for just one day.
Agartala, May 11 (IANS) The Tripura government has launched a crackdown against Rose Valley, one of the biggest chit fund companies in eastern India. Two executives of the group have been arrested and documents have been seized, an official said here Saturday.
Toronto, May 9 (IANS) The Sikh population in the city of Abbotsford in the Canadian province of British Columbia almost doubled in the period between 2001 and 2011, show official figures.
New York, May 8 (ANI): A happy married life needs a lot of hard work, sacrifice and trust to make it a success, and this goes without saying the amount of selflessness, understanding and care.
Srinagar, May 6 (IANS) Life in Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir Valley was affected Monday by a shutdown against the alleged spurious drugs scam called by the local doctors' association.
London, May 6 (IANS) Nigel Evans, deputy speaker of the House of Commons, has denied as "completely false" allegations against him, after he was arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault, BBC reported.
Los Angeles, May 5 (IANS) Actor Colin Donnell is on the way to recovery after undergoing an emergency operation to remove his appendix.
New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): As a major initiative to promote tourism in Kashmir Valley, Union Minister Tourism K. Chiranjeevi on Saturday announced that 'Kashmir Festival 2013' will be held for a fortnight from May 13-29 at different places in Jammu and Kashmir.
Washington, May 3 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan was seen shopping at an electronics store in California when in actuality she should have been admitted herself into a rehab center.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India reiterated Thursday that the Chinese incursion in Depsang area in Ladakh is "localised in geographical and spatial terms" and the goal is to see the Chinese troops return to the position before the April 15 intrusion, an official said.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The issue of Chinese army's incursion into Ladakh is limited in its geographical scope and India needs time and space to "work this through", the external affairs ministry Thursday said.
Singapore, May 2 (IANS) Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) president Datuk Seri G. Panivel is optimistic of winning the Cameron Highlands parliamentary seat in the Malaysian general elections to be held May 5.
Los Angeles, May 2 (IANS) Singers Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon renewed their wedding vows in Disneyland, and the entire entertainment destination here was reportedly shut down for their special day.
Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) With legendary singer Manna Dey turning 95 Wednesday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee greeted him on the occasion.
Bollywood heartthrob Anushka Sharma, who is known for her charming and vivacious screen presence turned 25 this Wednesday. The actress made her debut in 2008 with Aditya Chopra's 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' under the banner of Yash Raj Film which was a big success.
Srinagar, May 1 (IANS) What started as an allegation over the wrongful purchase of antibiotics by a government-appointed committee in Jammu and Kashmir has now started haunting the imagination of the public in the Valley. But is the issue being blown out of proportion?
Srinagar, April 30 (ANI): A private information and technology company has said it will hire over two hundred youths from Kashmir.
Srinagar, April 28 (ANI): In a bid to make floriculture a viable industry and to expand its tourism potential the Government of Jammu and Kashmir is providing monetary assistance to farmers in the Kashmir Valley.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Instead of seeking sops from the government, entrepreneurs should work towards creating an environment that is transparent and offers an opportunity for all to succeed, said the government's chief economic adviser Friday.
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Busy time for Shazahn Padamsee. The actress will feature in Telugu remake of hit Hindi movie "Bol Bachchan" and as well as in a music video for new collection of Barbie dolls.
Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to share Silicon Valley's most expensive cup of coffee, it has been revealed.
Manali, April 25 (IANS) The Rohtang Pass, the gateway to adventure tourism destinations of Lahaul Valley in Himachal Pradesh, was cleared of winter snows Thursday but the traffic through the pass will be restored only by May first week, an official here said.
Kolkata. April 24 (IANS) The cyber world was abuzz with tweets as virtual wishes poured in from fellow cricketers via the popular social networking site, for master blaster Sachin Tendulkar as he turned 40 Wednesday.
Srinagar, April 24 (IANS) A quake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale rocked the Kashmir Valley Wednesday afternoon. No loss of life or damage to property has been reported from anywhere yet.
Srinagar, April 24 (IANS) It's that time of the year when the Jammu and Kashmir civil secretariat makes its annual move to this summer capital following a century-old tradition and, quite naturally, a spit and polish job is under way to welcome the 'Darbar' when it begins arriving towards the end of this month.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Kings XI skipper Adam Gilchrist was happy with his team's five-wicket win against Daredevils here Tuesday at the half-way stage in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and hoped the side will find some luck as it embarks on a trip of three big games.
Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) Welcoming batting legend Sachin Tendulkar to the club of 40, former India skipper and Mumbai Indians mentor Anil Kumble Tuesday said a win over Kolkata Knight Riders Wednesday will be the best way to celebrate April 24 - the maestro's birthday.
Srinagar, April 22 (ANI): The flower industry in the Kashmir Valley is booming due to the high demand for flowers and their saplings.
London, April 22 (ANI): Sofia Vergara, who was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the age of 28, has opened up about her battle with the disease.
Shimla, April 22 (IANS) Green activists have long protested the hydropower projects in Himachal Pradesh that have been gobbling up forests and drying up water channels. Now a report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) too backs the claims of the greens.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Waleed Rashed, hero of the massive protests at Tahrir Square that ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, will address delegates at the second India Internet Day (IID) here April 26.
Srinagar, April 20 (IANS) The Met Office here Saturday evening forecast heavy snowfall on the area of Zojila Pass and Drass town in Jammu and Kashmir.
Srinagar, April 20 (IANS) Life across summer capital Srinagar and other towns of the Valley was affected Saturday by a separatist shutdown call against the alleged sale of spurious drugs at medical stores attached to government hospitals.
Moscow, April 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A manager of Russia's Skolkovo Foundation, a high-tech innovation hub, has been accused of embezzling $750,000 in state funds and paying the money to an opposition lawmaker who supported last year's anti-Kremlin protests.
Islamabad, Apr. 19 (ANI): Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai, who was shot by the Taliban for promoting girls' education, will make her first public speech on her 16th birthday in New York, the office of Britain's former prime minister Gordon Brown has announced.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Varun Dhawan's dancing prowess was on full display in his Bollywood debut "Student Of The Year". When he was asked to groove impromptu for an ad recently, he was all for it.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Varun Dhawan's dancing prowess was on full display in his Bollywood debut "Student Of The Year". When he was asked to groove impromptu for an ad recently, he was all for it.
Srinagar, April 16 (IANS) A high intensity tremor that rocked Pakistan-Iran border Tuesday was also felt in the Kashmir Valley although no damage to life or property has so far been reported from anywhere here.
Shimla, April 16 (IANS) Tremors were felt across Himachal Pradesh for several seconds Tuesday. However, there was no report of any loss of life or major damage to property.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Subash Ghai, along with 150 artists and technicians, has moved to the Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand to shoot "Kaanchi".
Miami, April 16 (IANS/EFE) Cuban-American rapper Pitbull offered a musical take on the controversy over hip hop mogul Jay-Z and pop diva Beyonce's recent visit to Cuba.
Beijing, April 15 (Xinhua-ANI): A roadside bombing in Pakistan's northwestern Swat Valley has killed a local leader of an anti-Taliban political party.
Islamabad, April 14 (IANS) An Awami National Party (ANP) leader was killed Sunday when a roadside bomb hit the vehicle he was travelling by in Pakistan's Swat Valley, Geo News reported.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) A new poster of upcoming Punjabi film "Rangeelay" was launched on the occasion of Baisakhi Saturday.
Peshawar, Apr. 12 (ANI): Pakistan's secular political party- Awami National Party- which governed Pakistan's militancy-plagued northwest for the past five years is losing hundreds of activists to Taliban attacks, and is likely to be ousted from power by Islamist hard-liners in the May election.
Washington, Apr 12 (ANI): Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and other tech giant leaders have formally launched a political group that aims to revamp immigration policy, boost education and encourage investment in scientific research.
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Actor Akshay Kumar felt lucky and blessed when he received a token of love from fans from Sholapur on the occasion of Gudi Padwa.
Islamabad, April 11 (IANS) At least three people were killed and 22 injured when a bomb exploded in a camp of a peace militia in Pakistan's tribal northwest Thursday, Xinhua reported.
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Known for making larger than life dramas for the big screen, filmmaker Karan Johar feels nowadays everybody wants to be in the movie business and wonders if someone is interested in just being an audience!
Kochi, April 10 (IANS) Young entrepreneurs in India can now visit and connect with likeminded entrepreneurs, mentors and seed investors in Silicon Valley, US, with the creation of a "Startup Corridor" between the two countries.
Srinagar, April 9 (IANS) Mehbooba Mufti, president of the main opposition PDP, here Tuesday alleged that the National Conference-led state government of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was responsible for stalling of the peace process in Jammu and Kashmir.
London, Apr. 9 (ANI): Prince William has opened up in a new documentary about his concern in making sure that he takes the right decisions while he is piloting an aircraft on a rescue mission.
London, April 8 (ANI): Mo Farah's wife Tania cheated death in a road accident after a drunk driver ploughed into her car on Sunday.
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils skipper Mahela Jayawardene admitted that his team faltered in the last 10 balls while chasing 166 against Rajasthan Royals, suffering their second consecutive loss in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Saturday.
Islamabad, April 5 (IANS) Eighteen people, including 14 militants, were killed in clashes in Pakistan's tribal area of Khyber Agency Friday, Xinhua reported.
Shimla, April 5 (IANS) The proposed road project to link this Himachal Pradesh capital with the picturesque Spiti Valley has been delayed on account of the failure to obtain forest clearance for it, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said Friday.
London, Apr. 5 (ANI): Pakistani schoolgirl, Malala Yousafzai, who was brought to England after being shot in the head by the Taliban, has revealed the first recipients of her new education charity, with the support of Hollywood star Angelina Jolie.
Srinagar, Apr 4 (ANI): A mild earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale hit the Kashmir Valley this afternoon, officials said.
Srinagar, April 4 (IANS) An earthquake of moderate intensity hit the Kashmir Valley Thursday, but no damage to life or property was reported.
Washington, Apr. 3 (ANI): Late Apple founder Steve Jobs may have been involved in the design and development of the next two generations of the iPhone.
Jammu, April 2 (IANS) Jammu-centric opposition parties staged a walkout from the assembly here Tuesday over the delimitation of Jammu and Kashmir assembly constituencies.
Himmatwala Ajay Devgan turned 44 today and still energetic and enthusiastic as he seemed when he started his career as a full time actor with ?Phool aur Kaante?, which gave his first filmfare award.
Srinagar, April 2 (IANS) The local weather office here Tuesday dispelled reports of gusty winds or a hailstorm in the Kashmir Valley during the next two to three days that could cause damage to life and property.
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Happy and satisfied with the current lot of films, Farooque Sheikh says Indian cinema is enjoying its best phase right now.
London, April 2 (IANS) Singer Leona Lewis, who turns 28 Wednesday, hosted an early house party here.
Los Angeles, April 2 (IANS) Actor Alec Baldwin was surprised to get an early birthday part by someone special.
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Bollywood celebrities Madhuri Dixit, Farhan Akhtar, Shilpa Shetty, Anupam Kher are in celebratory mood and extended their best wishes to everyone on Easter Sunday.
Washington, Mar 30 (ANI): Marissa Mayer, who was a long time Google executive, has revealed how Internet giant Yahoo wooed her to join the firm as its chief operating officer.
Washington, Mar 30 (ANI): The presence of liquid water at and beneath frozen Alaskan sand dunes during the winter months suggests that liquid water could also be temporarily stable (or metastable) at frost-covered sand dunes on Mars.
London, Mar 29 (ANI): Evgeny Morozov, the author known for his viciously mocking criticism of web culture, has described Internet search giant Google as a firm that is run by adolescents.
London, Mar 29 (ANI): Evgeny Morozov, the author known for his viciously mocking criticism of web culture, has described Internet search giant Google as a firm that is run by adolescents.
Beijing, March 29 (IANS/EFE) An online fan club devoted to Peng Liyuan, the increasingly popular wife of new President Xi Jinping, was shut down by authorities, the South China Morning Post said.
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Washington, Mar 28 (ANI): Prince William would be leaving the Royal Air Force Search and Rescue Job to spend time with his pregnant wife Kate as they are expecting their first child.
Los Angeles, March 28 (IANS) Reality TV star Kim Kardashian wants her child to travel around the world and explore different cultures.
Washington, Mar. 28 (ANI): Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is forming a political group to address issues such as education reform, immigration and scientific research.
New York, Mar. 27 (ANI): A brand-new "urinal game system" will allow fans of US' minor league baseball team Lehigh Valley's IronPigs live-stream a video game right from the restroom.
Chennai, March 27 (IANS) The first look poster of Dhanush-starrer Hindi romance "Raanjhnaa" was released Wednesday.
Srinagar, March 26 (IANS) Bright yellow mustard flowers, purple-white almond and cherry blossoms and emerald green meadows. It's a riot of colour as Kashmir Valley welcomes spring after months of an icy winter.
Washington, Mar 26 (ANI): British police have said that a post-mortem examination on the body of self-exiled Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky has found the cause of death to be "consistent with hanging".
Washington, March 26 (IANS) US President Barack Obama is pushing Congress to move fast on immigration reform to fix the problem of over 11 million illegal immigrants, including some 250,000 Indians, that he can sign into law next month.
Sydney, Mar. 24 (ANI): Phones using operating systems based on the open-source platforms Linux and Mozilla's Firefox will be hitting the market this year, challenging the stranglehold of the two market leaders, Google's Android and Apple's iOS.
Jammu, March 23 (IANS) Members of the All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC), a body of village representatives, have threatened to resign if the government failed to check attacks on them by militants.
Washington, March 23 (IANS) One of America's top priorities in building a partnership with India is to expand state- and local-level engagement, according to a senior US official as Indian companies are adding tremendous value to local US economies.
Los Angeles, March 23 (IANS) "Twilight" co-stars and real life lovers Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were spotted dining out with Katy Perry to celebrate the singer's assistant's birthday.
Chennai, March 22 (IANS) He made his debut as one of the villains in Tamil action-drama "Sundarapandian", and then went on to play supporting and character roles in subsequent films. Now, Tamil actor Soundaraja is jubilant about playing the lead in upcoming action-thriller "I-NA".
Kolkata, March 19 (IANS) With a focus on education with entertainment and an all-round approach to learning music, the Roland School of Music (RSM), Japan, opens its doors in Kolkata March 21.
Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who often interacts with his fanbase through social networking mediums, says being a celebrity, he is always ready for both appreciation and criticism on the web space.
Guwahati, March 17 (IANS) Over 800 tea gardens in the entire Brahmaputra Valley of Assam have been severely hit this year by lack of rain.
