Everything you need to know about Jodhpur Pakhar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Jodhpur Pakhar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court has said that an order that has been obtained by an accused by practising fraud and suppression of facts could not be allowed to survive and it was obligated to set aside such an order.
Jaipur, May 11 (IANS) From long flowing silhouettes beautifully embellished with zardozi and Swarovski to elegant saris and multi-coloured anarkalis accompanied with stylish accessories, designer Charu Parashar's collection at the Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 was a tribute to the state's royal heritage and culture.
Jaipur, May 2 (IANS) Cairn India is setting up a centre of excellence in Jodhpur that will provide world class training for upgrading skills of people engaged in the oil and gas industry.
Jodhpur, April 29 (ANI): Women disguised as Hindu gods thrashed men during the 'Dhinga Ganwar' festival in Jodhpur as there is a belief they will get married soon.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) India and China have signed an agreement for the promotion of Indian handicrafts in China, an official statement released to the press Thursday said.
Jodhpur, April 16 (IANS) Union Human Resource Development M.M. Pallam Raju laid the foundation stone for Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-J's campus in Rajasthan's Jodhpur city Tuesday, almost five years after the premium institute started academic operations here.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, facing re-investigation in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, said Thursday there was nothing against him as yet to prove that he was present at the scene and that a witness was put under pressure to give a statement against him.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Fear of deportation looms large over a group of 479 Pakistani Hindu refugees as their visas expire Monday but they are firmly set against returning to Pakistan, saying they will prefer to die than go back.
Chennai, April 3 (IANS) The 18th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) will aim to narrate engaging stories and offer an insight into remarkable women's live through 24 films to be screened here April 5-14.
Mumbai, Mar 24 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Salman Khan returned to Mumbai early this morning after his health check-up in United States to attend his hearing in the blackbuck poaching case.
Jodhpur, Mar. 23 (ANI): A Jodhpur Court on Saturday framed fresh charges against Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam Kothari and Sonali Bendre in connection with the 1998 blackbuck poaching case in Rajasthan.
Jodhpur, Mar. 23 (ANI): Bollywood star Salman Khan and four others will appear in a Jodhpur court on Saturday in connection with the 1998 blackbuck poaching case in Rajasthan.
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Actress Sherlyn Chopra will soon shoot an item song for her debut movie "Kamasutra 3D".
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday demanded a CBI probe into the "scam" in allocation of sandstone mines in Rajasthan and sought the resignation of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.
New Delhi/Jodhpur, March 5 (IANS) A showcase of rare high-end antiquities will combine with the opulence of the historic Umaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur, the home of the erstwhile ruler of Jodhpur, to bring to India one of the first luxury palace auctions of art and antiquities March 7-9 for the niche buyers' segment, a Bangalore-based fine art auctioneer said.
Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Feb 24 (IANS) The ongoing World Sufi Spirit Festival (WSSF) is proving out to be a huge crowd puller, especially with foreign visitors flocking here to experience the most dazzling traditions of music.
Jodhpur, Feb 23 (IANS) Music lovers at the sixth edition of the World Sufi Spirit Festival (WSSF) were welcomed with a melodious performance of traditional, philosophical Central Asian music by bardic divas from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Feb 23 (IANS) Rabbi Shergill, the voice behind popular songs like "Bulla ki jaana", "Tere bin" and "Challa", believes only good music and songs remain in the public's memory for long.
Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Feb 23 (IANS) The sixth edition of the World Sufi Spirit Festival (WSSF), featuring a string of local, national and international artists, kickstarted with a lot of pomp at the Mehrangarh Fort here.
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Singer Rabbi Shergill, popular for song "Bulla ki jaana", is set to perform at the World Sufi Spirit Festival, starting Feb 22, in Jodhpur.
Kolkata, Feb 18 (IANS) Fashion designers should attempt to "seek and unlock" and "reach out" to bring India's dying textiles and techniques from the shadows back into the limelight, says ace designer Raghavendra Singh Rathore.
New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Rains, accompanied by strong winds, and snowfall continued across north India.
Kolkata, Feb 10 (IANS) India is making a huge mark now in the international film fraternity, feels leading Indian actor Anil Kapoor.
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The sixth edition of the World Sufi Spirit Festival (WSSF) starts Feb 22 in Jodhpur and it will bring an eclectic mix of Sufi music from a host of talents across the world.
Giving a major relief to renowned Social scientist Ashis Nandy who recently has come into controversy over his anti-dalit statement, the Supreme Court Friday has put a stay on his arrest as he was booked under SC/ST Act............
New Delhi, Feb. 1 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the arrest of sociologist Ashis Nandy for an alleged anti-Dalit remark he made during the Jaipur Literary Festival (JLF).
New Delhi, Feb. 1 (ANI): The Supreme Court will on Friday hear sociologist Ashis Nandy's petition seeking protection from arrest for an alleged anti-Dalit remark he made at the Jaipur Literary Festival (JLF).
New Delhi, Jan. 31 (ANI): Sociologist Ashis Nandy, who stoked a controversy at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) over his alleged anti-Dalit remarks, will request the Supreme Court on Thursday to quash all the FIRs registered against him.
Jaipur, Jan 30 (IANS) Renowned sociologist Ashis Nandy found himself in fresh trouble Wednesday as another police case was registered against him in Rajasthan's Jodhpur city under the SC/ST Act.
London, Jan 18 (IANS) A James Bond-style gold-plated pen concealing a secret pistol that was gifted to India's last viceroy Lord Mountbatten by the then maharaja of Jodhpur is now being put up for auction.
London, Jan 18 (ANI): A pen that has a hidden secret pistol - once given to Lord Mountbatten for his protection - is set to go under the hammer.
Kolkata, Jan.11 (ANI): The sixth edition of India Haat, a popular traditional exhibition, is currently on in Kolkata, and is attracting people from all walks of life.
Jaipur Discoms JVVNL Technical Helper result 2012 has been declared. Previously joint examination was held to fill the vacant posts of Helper under Jaipur/Ajmer/Jodhpur Discoms.
Jaipur, Dec 31 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) will enhance its capabilities on the western border with Pakistan with the air chief, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne, inducting an armed Mi-17V5 helicopter squadron at Palodi air base in Rajasthan on January 7, a defence source said.
Commercial Assistant exam for Jaipur Discoms is scheduled to be held on December and candidates are looking to download Jaipur Discoms JVVNL Commercial Assistant call letter 2012.
New York, Dec 10 (ANI): Demi Moore's art dealer boyfriend Vito Schnabel has called off his short-lived fling with the actress after she joined him at Miami's Art Basel.
Jaipur, Dec 9 (IANS) An Indian Air Force (IAF) corporal Sunday committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan in the barracks in Jodhpur air base in Rajasthan, police said.
Los Angeles, Nov 29 (IANS) If grapevine is to be believed then actress Demi Moore has found love in art dealer Vito Schnabel.
New York, November 28 (ANI): Demi Moore, who split from Ashton Kutcher after sex years of marriage, is back in the arms of another much younger man, it has been revealed.
New Delhi, Nov. 27 (ANI): Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is making herculean efforts in making Rajasthan, affected by adverse geographical conditions, the biggest state of the country in terms of area, the leading state.
Jaipur, Nov 28 (IANS) A woman officer of the Indian Air Force (IAF) committed suicide in her home in Jodhpur Wednesday, police said.
New Delhi, Nov.26 (ANI): A group of 38 school children from remote and far flung areas of Kashmir region called on Mullappally Ramachandran, Minister of State(Home) in New Delhi today.
Jodhpur, Nov 25 (IANS) In a bid to reduce the high incidence of female foeticide and infanticide in Rajasthan, a local community has decided to open a bank account for every newborn girl and put Rs.5,000 in it as fixed deposit.
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) India has opened talks with Russia to upgrade its fleet of air superiority Sukhoi Su-30s with a new radar and avionics to make the fighters more lethal than what they already are. The upgrades are likely to begin in 2015.
Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): Demi Moore posed for a photo session while wearing a garment resembling a sari known as "ghagra-choli", as she attended the lavish birthday bash Naomi Campbell threw for boyfriend Vladislav Doronin in Jodhpur.
New York, Nov. 10 (ANI): Naomi Campbell's elaborate 50th birthday bash for her billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin was apparently too noisy for the residents at the desert city of Jodhpur, as the party event manager was arrested following the gala.
Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Nov.9 (ANI): British supermodel Naomi Campbell left India on Thursday after celebrating her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin's birthday extravaganza with great fervour in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
London, Nov. 8 (ANI): A bevy of supermodels like Kate Moss and Eva Herzigova were present at Naomi Campbell's billionaire beau Vladimir Doronin's birthday party in Jodhpur.
Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Nov.8 (ANI): British supermodel Naomi Campbell celebrated her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin's birthday on November 7 in the presence of several Hollywood celebrities in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Nov.7 (ANI): British supermodel Naomi Campbell celebrated her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin's birthday along with Hollywood celebrities on Wednesday in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Jodhpur, Nov 7 (IANS) British supermodel Naomi Campbell, who is here to celebrate her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin's 50th birthday, turned desi when she stepped out in an elegant lehenga-choli created by designer Manav Gangwani for the big bash.
The candidates who have applied for Rajasthan Discom Data Entry Operator posts are looking forward to download Rajasthan Discom JVVNL Data Entry Operator. The examination is tentatively scheduled for 18th November 2012.
New York, Nov. 6 (ANI): Naomi Campbell's planned lavish bash in India for billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin's 50th birthday met with an unexpected snag, when a plane full of her guests was unexpectedly held up in Dubai en route to Jodhpur, Rajasthan, it has been revealed.
Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Nov.6 (ANI): Hollywood celebrities have arrived in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, to attend the birthday celebrations of British supermodel Naomi Campbell's Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin.
London, Nov. 6 (ANI): Sarah Ferguson landed in Jodhpur from Delhi amidst tight security, to attend the lavish birthday party being organised by Naomi Campbell for her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin.
Jodhpur, Nov 5 (IANS) About 125 celebrity guests will get the taste of real Rajasthani culture at the majestic Mehrangarh fort here during a three-day function planned by British supermodel Naomi Campbell to celebrate her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin's 50th birthday.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Chandresh Kumari Katoch took over as the new minister of culture Monday following the recent cabinet reshuffle.
Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Nov.5 (ANI): British supermodel Naomi Campbell has arrived in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, to celebrate the birthday of her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin, who turns 50 on November 7.
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) A nation-wide campaign to spread awareness and sensitise people about the rights of people with disability was launched here Saturday.
London, Nov. 3 (ANI): Naomi Campbell and her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin are planning to stage an elephant polo match for his 50th birthday celebrations in Rajasthan, India.
New York, October 29 (ANI): Naomi Campbell's lavish 50th birthday party for boyfriend Vladimir Doronin will span two days in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The Celtic Connection, one of the Scotland's biggest roots music and arts festival supported by the government Scottish Arts Council has inked an agreement with the Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF) Sunday to promote exchanges between roots musicians of Rajasthan and the Celtic regions of Britain.
Shimla, Oct 28 (IANS) Chandresh Kumari Katoch, one of the seven new ministers sworn in with cabinet rank Sunday, had earlier expressed keenness to return to Himachal Pradesh politics.
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Congress MP from Jodhpur Chandresh Kumari Katoch was among the two new faces inducted into the Manmohan Singh cabinet Sunday.
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Of the seven new ministers sworn in with cabinet rank Sunday, only two are new faces, while the rest, including Ajay Maken and M.M. Pallam Raju, have been elevated from minister of state rank.
MES MATE result 2012 for New Delhi, Ferozepur, Bikaner, Jodhpur and Kochi regions has been declared. Previously the exam for Military Engineer Service MATE SSK was held on 2nd September 2012.
MES MATE SSK CWE (Army) Jodhpur written result declared. Previously the exam was held by Military Engineer Service on 2nd September 2012.
New date for Rajasthan Roadways exam has been announced. Earlier the examination was cancelled due to paper leak.
Islamabad, Sept. 25 (ANI): Amid a mounting sense of insecurity, over 1,000 Hindu families belonging to Pakistan are planning to migrate to India- a step which is likely to raise more questions about the country's ability to protect its minorities.
Jodhpur, Sep 24 (IANS) Exodus of Hindu families from Pakistan continues with the arrival of 45 more people in Rajasthan from the neighbouring country, police said Monday.
Jaipur, Sep 23 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh Sunday reviewed a spectacular parade of 61 Cavalry, the only horse-mounted cavalry of the force here, to mark its raising day.
Lohardaga (Jharkhand), Sep.18 (ANI): Rural development in Jharkhand's Lohardaga District is being severely affected due to the Naxal menace.
Jodhpur, Sep 16 (IANS) "We would much rather die than go back to Pakistan," said a Hindu migrant echoing the sentiments of many migrants who have come here in the last few days from Pakistan.
Shimla, Aug 9 (IANS) The parents of 22-year-old sailor Aman Kumar, held captive by Somali pirates for the last 20 months, made a plea to the government Thursday to ensure his release as the 45-day deadline given by the pirates was nearing.
Jaipur, Aug 7 (IANS) Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were seriously wounded Tuesday after a hand grenade exploded at a firing range in Rajasthan's Jodhpur district during training, police said.
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Big brands don't guarantee big money, says top designer Raghavendra Rathore.
Jodhpur, July 5 (IANS) A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) report stating that the bones collected from a canal in a rural area here by the CBI were of abducted and murdered government nurse Bhanwari Devi was submitted in a court here Thursday, a lawyer said.
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) A portable water purifier that can be used by troops on the battlefield to quench their thirst from available surface water has been developed by a defence laboratory in Rajasthan, an officer said Thursday.
Barmer (Rajasthan), July 3 (IANS) Residents of two villages surrounded by deserts in Rajasthan's Barmar district are toiling hard day and night, digging up water storage facilities like ponds and step-wells to improve their water-retaining capacity. Villagers have vowed not to waste a single drop of water this monsoon.
Jaipur, June 27 (IANS) Another woman in Rajasthan has requested the authorities to annul her marriage which was solemnised when she was a child and sought permission to live with another man of her choice, police said Wednesday.
Jodhpur, June 18 (IANS) A 20-year-old girl has sought protection by the Rajasthan authorities from members of a village community council who, she says, are threatening her with serious consequences if she did not accept her childhood marriage, officials said Monday.
Jodhpur, June 12 (IANS) A 24-year-old woman Tuesday approached the Rajasthan High Court's Jodhpur bench requesting it to annul her marriage that was solemnised when she was nine years old.
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India has detained a foreign-operated chartered plane, flying from Karachi to Dhaka, at Jaipur after it deviated from its flight path and flew over a high-security Indian Air Force (IAF) combat base in Rajasthan late Sunday.
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India Monday detained a foreign-operated chartered plane, flying from Karachi to Dhaka, at Jaipur after it had deviated from its original flight path and flew over a high-security Indian Air Force combat base in Rajasthan late Sunday.
Jodhpur, May 28 (IANS) At least seven men were killed, while four others were seriously injured when a truck ran over the roadside pavement on which they were sleeping in Rajasthan's Jodhpur town Monday, police said.
Jodhpur, May 26 (IANS) A Rajasthan court here Saturday rejected the bail plea filed by Congress legislator Malkhan Singh Bishnoi, arrested for his alleged involvement in the murder of nurse Bhanwari Devi, a lawyer said.
Jodhpur, May 14 (IANS) The trial of former Rajasthan minister Mahipal Maderna, Congress legislator Malkhan Singh Bishnoi and 14 others -- accused in the case of nurse Bhanwari Devi's kidnap and murder in September last year -- commenced in a court here Monday, a lawyer said.
Jodhpur, May 12(ANI): Staking his claim on the Guinness Book of World records, a city teen made a 105 feet and 2 inches long necklace in an hour.
Jaipur, May 8 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an Executive Engineer (Electrical), BSNL, Kota and an Additional Chief Engineer(Electrical), BSNL, Jodhpur and Jaipur for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.40,000/- from the complainant. case was registered by the CBI under Section 20 B of the Penal Code Act, 1988, on the basis of a complaint received from the complainant of Mansarovar, Jaipur.
Beh Charan (Rajasthan), May 4 (IANS) 'Did your prasav (delivery) go off well this time?' 'Was the jaapa (birth) without any problems?' These are questions that a male health worker poses to a group of attentive women in a Rajasthan village.
Jodhpur, May 3 (IANS) Malkhan Singh Bishnoi, Congress legislator arrested for alleged involvement in the murder of nurse Bhanwari Devi last year, filed an application in the Rajasthan High Court here objecting to his transfer to Ajmer Jail from Jodhpur Jail, a lawyer said Thursday.
Beh Charan (Rajasthan), May 1 (IANS) She has assisted in the birth of almost the entire village population. At 65, Charki Devi, a dai or midwife in a Rajasthan village, is happy she has played a pivotal role in birthings. But her role and of those like her is now fading, with hospital deliveries taking over.
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Parliament Monday passed a bill which will make the six new Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) capable of granting degrees to the engineers that pass out.
Jodhpur, April 29 (IANS) Will the baby live? Will the mother survive childbirth? Not very long ago, it was left to fate to decide how a pregnant woman and her unborn child would fare, but a slow change towards birth preparedness is taking place in some villages of Rajasthan's Jodhpur district.
Jodhpur, April 25 (IANS) A court here Wednesday rejected the bail application of Shahabuddin, an accused in the case of Rajasthan nurse Bhanwari Devi, who was kidnapped and murdered last year, a lawyer said.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Saturday filed the third chargesheet against four people in connection with the murder of Bhanwari Devi, a Jodhpur nurse and folk singer who was abducted and murdered in September 2011.
Jodhpur, Apr 21 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday filed a third chargesheet in the Bhanwari Devi murder case, adding that more arrests where likely to take place in the near future.
Bangalore/New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) She has a severe head injury, bite marks all over her body and is on life support in a Bangalore hospital. The shocking case of three-month-old Afreen - allegedly battered by her own father as he wanted a male child - came to light Monday.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Spice Board of India will set up 10 parks at different places across the country this year, investing Rs.167 crore, to benefit producers and exporters.
Jodhpur, April 4 (IANS) Sacked Rajasthan minister Mahipal Maderna, an accused in nurse Bhanwari Devi's disappearance and murder last year, was shifted to Jaipur jail Wednesday from Jodhpur, an official said.
