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

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

Happy to see strong engagement between India, China: Hamid Karzai

May 22, 2013 at 2:38 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Visiting Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai said on Wednesday that he was happy to see a strong engagement between India and China.

India and China enhance bilateral ties through eight pacts (Lead:Eigh agreements)

May 20, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): India and China on Monday enhanced their bilateral ties with the inking of eight significant agreements that cover a range of areas including trade, culture and water resources.

Three men acquitted of rape charges after victim recants

May 20, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A Delhi court acquitted three men facing charges of abducting and gang-raping a woman after the victim denied that the accused raped her.

India-China stress on peace, boosting economic ties

May 20, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and China Monday stressed on maintaining peace and tranquility along their border and on boosting trade ties, including inviting Chinese firms to invest in India in infrastructure development and increasing banking and financial cooperation.

'Fukrey' - peppy, fun to suit youth tastes (Music Review)

May 19, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Film: "Fukrey"; Music Director: Ram Sampath; Singers: Amjad Bagadwa, Ram Sampath, Yash Divecha, Vrashal Chavan, Mika Singh, Tarannum Malik, RanaMajumder, Clint Cabral, Neisha Maskarenhas, Mimosa Pinto, Kailash Kher, Keerthi Sagathia, Pradipta Guha, Clinton Cerejo and Sona Mohapatra; Rating: ***

Police response sought on Swamy's plea for quashing article FIR

May 17, 2013 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday issued notice to the city police on a plea of Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy seeking quashing of an FIR lodged against him for writing an inflammatory article in a Mumbai daily in 2011.

Two arrested for extortion in Delhi

May 9, 2013 at 11:18 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Two men including a son of Uttrakhand minority commission's former vice chairman have been arrested for making an extortion call to a real estate realtor, police said Thursday.

Now splurge on trendy summer wedding collection

May 7, 2013 at 3:20 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) From designer saris, elegant anarkalis embellished with zardozi and Swarovski to stylish kurtas, there are plenty of options to choose from during the forthcoming wedding season with Designer Den's new "wedding" collection.

'Bombay Talkies' album high on emotions, celebrations (IANS Music Review)

April 26, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Film: Bombay Talkies; Music Composer: Amit Trivedi; Singers: Kailash Kher, Amit Trivedi, Mohit Chauhan, Kavita Seth, Richa Sharma, Javed Bashir, Sukhwinder Singh; Rating ***

I-League: Mumbai FC hold ONGC to a draw

April 20, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) An injury-time goal by Yusif Yakubu helped Mumbai FC hold ONGC to a 1-1 draw in an I-League match at the Ambedkar Stadium here Saturday.

India wants to be part of solution in Afghanistan: Khurshid

April 8, 2013 at 10:45 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) India wants to be part of the solution and not part of the problem in Afghanistan though there are some quarters who view New Delhi as the latter, said External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Monday.

BJP leader's assault: Police say no case was lodged

April 5, 2013 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has alleged that she was assaulted by a gang of drunk men in Delhi late Thursday. Police, however, said the politician had "arrived at a compromise with the other party" and that none of the men were drunk.

BJP's woman leader assaulted in posh Delhi locality

April 5, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A woman leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that she was assaulted by a gang of drunk men in a posh locality of south Delhi late Thursday.

Happy Easter to all, says Bollywood

March 31, 2013 at 1:30 PM

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.

Delhi set for riot of colours on Holi

March 26, 2013 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) People of Delhi are all set for festival of colours Holi Wednesday. Children and youths have already set the tone for festivities by throwing water-filled balloons at passersby, and colours and sweets are recording brisk sales.

Trial court proceedings against Suhaib Ilyasi stayed

March 15, 2013 at 10:38 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday stayed the trial court proceedings, going on for the last 12 years, against the producer of TV serial "India's Most Wanted" Suhaib Ilyasi who is accused in the dowry death case of his wife Anju Ilyasi.

Around 10,000 Delhi chemists likely to go on strike March 15

March 5, 2013 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Unhappy with the government's new drug pricing policy that will "reduce their profits" and "create hassles", 10,000 chemists across Delhi Tuesday threatened to go on a strike March 15 if their demands were not met.

'Jolly LLB' good in parts, but doesn't exceed expectations (Music Review)

March 4, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Film: "Jolly LLB"; Music Director: Krsna, Lyricists: Vayu and Subhash Kapoor; Singers: Mika Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Bappi Lahiri, Kailash Kher, Mohit Chauhan, and Kamal Khan; Rating: ***

Sketches of suspects made in minor girl's rape case

March 3, 2013 at 11:15 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Sketches of suspects have been prepared in the case of a seven-year-old girl's rape in a municipal school here, police said Sunday. No headway has been made in the case despite the questioning of over 400 people.

Rs.25,000 for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims

February 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Lucknow, Feb 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh will give Rs.25,000 in cash subsidy to pilgrims from the state to undertake the arduous Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage to Tibet, an official said Tuesday.

Three suspicious-looking bags found in Delhi

February 25, 2013 at 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Three suspicion-evoking bags were recovered in the capital Monday - one each from outside an army hospital and two city markets, police said.

Explosive found in unattended bag outside Army hospital in Delhi, defused by bomb squad

February 25, 2013 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 25 (ANI): An unattended and explosive-filled bag created havoc outside the Army's Base Hospital in cantonment area here on Monday afternoon.

Notice to CBI on Kalmadi plea

February 6, 2013 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the CBI on former Commonwealth Games (CWG) organising committee chief Suresh Kalmadi's plea for quashing of FIR and proceedings against him.

Teacher held for molesting girl students

February 2, 2013 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) A 30-year-old primary school teacher was arrested here for molesting half a dozen of his students over several months, police said Saturday. The accused was presented in a court which sent him to judicial custody.

Aadesh Shrivastava launches album 'Global Sounds of Peace' in Mumbai

January 31, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (ANI): Music composer and singer Aadesh Shrivastava recently launched his latest album 'Global Sounds of Peace' in a live concert in Mumbai.

Naxals continue to obstruct development process in Jharkhand

January 27, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Dhab/Kharagpur(Jharkhand), Jan.27 (ANI): Despite efforts put in by the government to usher in progress in Naxal-affected areas, the rebels continue to create hurdles in developmental projects.

BJP Minister Vijayvargiya withdraws 'Laxman Rekha' warning to women

January 4, 2013 at 6:47 PM

Bhopal, Jan.4 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Industries Minister and BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya has withdrawn his misogynistic "Laxman Rekha" warning to women.

Mauritius president to visit India

December 31, 2012 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Imparting fresh momentum to its African diplomacy, India is readying to roll out the red carpet for Mauritius President Rajkeswur Purryag later this week, the first visit by a foreign leader to India in 2013.

Delhi Police Constable's death row: DMRC informs court about CCTV footage

December 28, 2012 at 5:25 PM

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Friday informed to a Delhi court that it preserves the CCTV footage only for seven days and after that it is erased automatically.....................

Constable's death: Preserve CCTV footage, court tells DMRC

December 28, 2012 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday directed Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to preserve the CCTV footage of two metro stations on the pleas of two brothers accused in a constable's death.

CCTV footage can be preserved for seven days: DMRC

December 28, 2012 at 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Filing its report on pleas of two accused in a Delhi Police constable's death, Delhi Metro Friday said its CCTV footage can be preserved for seven days only, after which it is erased automatically.

Mammootty to get Prem Nazeer puraskar (Malayalam Movie snippets)

December 20, 2012 at 8:05 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 20 (IANS) Superstar Mammootty has been selected for this year's Prem Nazeer Puraskar, instituted by Chirayinkeezh Pauravali.

India, China discuss steps for border peace

November 30, 2012 at 8:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Ahead of NSA Shivshankar Menon's visit to Beijing, India and China Friday ended a second meeting of a working group and discussed steps to maintain peace along their disputed border.

Microsoft's centre for underprivileged youth in Delhi

November 28, 2012 at 5:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) An Information Technology (IT) based skill development centre working towards empowering underprivileged youths was launched here Wednesday by Microsoft India, which also awarded cash grants worth $350,000 to the country's NGOs.

ONGC make merry against Dempo SC

November 16, 2012 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) ONGC beat defending champions Dempo SC 3?1 here Friday to register their first win in I?League this season.

Bollywood celebs wish joy, peace on Diwali

November 13, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher and Akshay Kumar have extended love, joy and Diwali greetings to friends and fans.

Big B ensures polio drops for Aaradhya (Movie Snippets)

November 9, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he practices what he preaches and took his granddaughter Aaradhya for polio drops.

Albanian woman's body found hanging in hotel

November 3, 2012 at 9:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The body of a 29-year-old Albanian woman was found hanging from a ceiling fan in a hotel room here, police said Saturday.

Albanian woman's body found hanging in hotel

November 3, 2012 at 8:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The body of a 29-year-old Albanian woman was found hanging from a ceiling fan in a hotel room here, said police Saturday.

Dewa festival to start Oct 31; Kailash Kher, Wadalis to perform

October 27, 2012 at 6:07 PM

Lucknow, Oct 27 (IANS) The famous festival at the Dewa Shareef shrine in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district, adjoining Lucknow, will be held from Oct 31, an official said.

Durga idols immersed in Meghalaya

October 24, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Shillong, Oct 24 (IANS) Four days of revelry and merriment ended Thursday as idols of goddess Durga and her four children were immersed in rivers across Meghalaya.

Durga puja enters fourth day on Mahanavami

October 23, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Kolkata, Oct 23 (IANS) People relished community feasts at pandals and visited friends and relatives Tuesday on Mahanavami, the fourth day of Bengal's biggest religious festival Durga Puja.

Durga Puja celebrated in Indonesia

October 21, 2012 at 9:50 AM

Delhi book shops yet to stock Mo Yan's books

October 12, 2012 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Chinese writer Mo Yan, who has won this year's Nobel Prize for literature, is relatively unknown to Indian readers and book shops in the capital were Friday scrambling to put his books on their shelves.

Defamation case: Leaders remains unable to reach any reconciliation

September 25, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Counsel of Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijendra Gupta informed the Delhi High Court today that both the parties could not settle the dispute between them related to a defamation case.

Defamation case: Dikshit, BJP leader can't reconcile

September 25, 2012 at 3:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Delhi High Court was informed Tuesday by counsel of Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijendra Gupta that both the parties could not settle the dispute between them related to a defamation case.

Over 500,000 pilgrims visit Manimahesh in Himachal

September 23, 2012 at 6:59 PM

Chamba (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 23 (IANS) The 45-day annual pilgrimage to the Manimahesh lake located at an altitude of 13,500 feet in Himachal Pradesh ended peacefully Sunday, an official said.

Three arrested in Delhi for 2008 murder of woman

September 15, 2012 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Three inter-state burglars, who have during interrogation admitted their involvement in the murder of a 78-year-old woman four years ago here, have been arrested, Delhi Police said.

Can't thank our teachers enough: B-town on Teachers Day

September 5, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Mumbai, Sep 5 (IANS) Teachers play an important role in shaping our personalities and Bollywood celebrities like Bipasha Basu, Madhur Bhandarkar and Anupam Kher admit it and thank their Gurus for helping them reach the position where they are today.

A peek inside a crime don's lair

September 1, 2012 at 2:57 PM

Mumbai, Sep 1 (IANS) In a narrow, congested bylane in south Mumbai's Saat Rasta area is the Dagdi Chawl headquarters of mafia boss Arun Gawli, sentenced to life for the 2008 murder of Shiv Sena corporator Kamlakar Jamsandekar, his first conviction in a four-decade-long career in crime in the notorious underworld of India's commercial and entertainment capital.

Minor girl raped by two youths in Rajasthan

August 20, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Jaipur, Aug 20 (IANS) A 10-year-old girl belonging to a nomadic family was allegedly kidnapped and then raped by two youths here early Monday, police said.

Improve facilities, extend Amarnath yatra period: BJP

August 14, 2012 at 3:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday demanded in the Rajya Sabha that the central government extend the time limit for the Amarnath Yatra and improve the facilities provided to the pilgrims, amidst reports of a large number of deaths during the pilgrimage.

Manimahesh pilgrimage begins in Himachal

August 10, 2012 at 12:25 PM

Chamba, Aug 10 (IANS) An annual 45-day pilgrimage to the Manimahesh Lake located at an altitude of 13,500 feet in Himachal Pradesh began Friday, an official said.

Kailash Kher to perform at OzAsia Festival

August 9, 2012 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) After wowing fans in Pakistan, popular singer Kailash Kher is ready to entertain music lovers in Australia. He will perform at the OzAsia Festival in Adelaide Sep 14-30.

Visually impaired vie to shoot Kailash Kher's music video

August 8, 2012 at 6:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) A group of visually challenged people is competing to qualify to shoot a new music video for popular singer Kailash Kher.

Manimahesh pilgrimage to begin Aug 10 in Himachal

July 13, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Chamba (Himachal Pradesh), July 13 (IANS) The 44-day-long Manimahesh pilgrimage in the interiors of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, dedicated to Hindu god Shiva, will begin next month with authorities expecting over 500,000 devotees, an official said Thursday.

Three Kailash-Manasarovar pilgrims killed in road accident

July 12, 2012 at 3:52 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the three lady pilgrims, who lost their lives following an unfortunate road accident at Darchen near Kailash-Manasarovar.

BJP warned Delhi government for amended VAT system

July 6, 2012 at 5:56 PM

BJP Delhi Pradesh President Shri Vijender Gupta has warned Delhi government that if the amended VAT system is not withdrawn immediately

'Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum' music a 'kool' affair (IANS Music Review)

July 5, 2012 at 12:32 PM

Film: 'Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum'; Music Director: Sachin-Jigar, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Meet Bros Anjjan; Lyricist: Mayur Puri, Kumaar; Singers: Vishal Dadlani, Sonu Nigam, Sukhwinder Singh, Daler Mehndi, Riteish Deshmukh, Neeraj Shreedhar, Kailash Kher, Swaroop, Meet Bros Anjjan, Rating: ***

Consumers cry foul over power tariff hike in Delhi

July 4, 2012 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi July 4 (IANS) The recent hike in power tariff, the fourth by the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) in the past 10 months, is forcing many in the national capital to keep their electrical appliances switched off.

Arvind Kaushik creates history, shoots film in two hours

July 3, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Bangalore, July 3 (IANS) Kannada director Arvind Kaushik created a record by wrapping up his film "Nam Areiali Innondhina" in just two hours here.

Delhi property dealer swindles South Korean embassy of Rs.57 lakh

June 10, 2012 at 11:44 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) A property dealer swindled the South Korean embassy here of Rs.57 lakh, on the pretext of providing premises to set up a cultural centre, police said Sunday, citing the complaint filed by the mission.

Light rain makes Delhi weather pleasant

June 5, 2012 at 7:44 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Reeling under a torrid summer, residents of Delhi Tuesday heaved a sigh of relief when light rain and squall hit the capital in the afternoon, turning the hot day pleasant.

Court notice to school on poor student's plea

June 2, 2012 at 4:47 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has sought response from the government and a private school on the plea of a poor Class 2 student seeking direction against the institution for allegedly not allowing him to continue his studies.

Go to Manasarovar as "cultural ambassadors" to China, says Krishna

May 31, 2012 at 2:23 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Asserting that New Delhi and Beijing are commemorating 2012 as the year of friendship and cooperation, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Thursday asked the pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra to see themselves as cultural ambassadors of India to China, and be an important contributor for deepening people-to-people contacts.

Music industry hails new copyright law

May 23, 2012 at 6:57 PM

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) The Indian entertainment industry has hailed as a historic decision the parliamentary approval accorded to the Copyright Act (Amendment) Bill, 2012, which strengthens the royalty claims of musicians, lyricists and those in similar fields. But at the same time, musicians feel the system to collect and monetise royalties should be put in place soon.

Tusshar's daring baring act (Movie Snippets)

May 17, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Actress Neha Sharma says it will be unusual to see her co-star Tusshar Kapoor wearing swimming trunks and coming out of the sea like a beach babe in "Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum".

Politicians welcome Supreme Court's decision to phase out Haj subsidy

May 8, 2012 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): The political leadership on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to phase out subsidies given out to Muslim pilgrims who undertake the religious Haj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.

Delay in 'Common Man' my fault: Shirish Kunder (Movie Snippets)

May 4, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Filmmaker Shirish Kunder blames himself for the delay in his project "Common Man", a film that he plans to make with megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

Shamir Tandon set to launch anti-piracy song

April 25, 2012 at 3:44 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Composer Shamir Tandon has created an anti-piracy song to spread awareness about intellectual property rights. Sung by seven singers, including legendary Asha Bhosle's 10-year-old granddaughter Zanai, it will be released Thursday on the occasion of World Intellectual Day.

Settle defamation case, court tells Dikshit, BJP leader

April 24, 2012 at 2:53 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday asked Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijendra Gupta to settle out of court their defamation case in an amicable and responsible manner within two weeks.

Pakistan much like India, says Kailash Kher

April 19, 2012 at 11:41 AM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Kailash Kher got a chance to perform in Pakistan for the very first time and the singer-composer was overwhelmed by the kind of response he got for his act. Kher says Pakistan is much like India, where people are very warm and friendly.

Pakistani textile brand to open 200 stores in India

April 14, 2012 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Pakistan-based fashion house Sefam, which already has a store in the capital's Greater Kailash market, is planning to expand its network in India with 200 stores in the next five years.

Delhi votes for three new civic bodies Sunday

April 14, 2012 at 4:59 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Come Sunday, residents of the capital will cast their votes in elections to the trifurcated Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) with a hope that the newly created civic agencies would provide better education, road, health, sanitation and other amenities.

Vote for clean candidate, not on party line: Delhi RWAs appeal

April 14, 2012 at 9:47 AM

New Delhi. April 14 (IANS) Resident Welfare Association's (RWAs) of Delhi have made an appeal to its citizens to come out and vote for clean candidates with good image rather than party lines in the municipal elections Sunday.

Indian MPs beat British MPs in Twenty20

April 13, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Dharamsala, April 13 (IANS) A century by former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin and four wickets for 27 runs by skipper Anurag Thakur helped Indian Parliamentarians to score a 56 runs win over British Parliamentarians in a friendly Twenty20 match played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPPCA) Stadium here Friday.

Draw held for Kailash Manasarovar pilgrimage

April 12, 2012 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): The Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur on Thursday presided over the computerized draw for the selection of the yatris (pilgrims) for the Kailash Manasarovar yatra this year.

I'm famous not only for Sufi Songs: Kailash Kher

March 30, 2012 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Kailash Kher says people should not just tag him as a Sufi singer because he sings other geners too and that his "Hausla" anthem is an example of that with its rock beats and energetic youthful spirit.

BJP hopeful of completing legislations on budget

March 27, 2012 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Mar.27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader S.S. Ahluwalia said that his party hopes to complete discussions on the budget latest by today, and added that it would come to the Rajya Sabha after the president's approval.

India, China hold first meeting of working mechanism on border affairs

March 6, 2012 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 6 (ANI): The first meeting of the working mechanism for consultation and coordination on India-China border affairs was held in Beijing on March 5 and 6.

India, China hold first meeting of working mechanism on border affairs

March 6, 2012 at 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 6 (ANI): The first meeting of the working mechanism for consultation and coordination on India-China border affairs was held in Beijing on March 5 and 6.

Kailash Kher treats Bangalore audience to 'Rangeele'

January 29, 2012 at 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Kailash Kher enthralled music lovers as he performed songs from his recently released album 'Rangeele', live at a concert at the Indian Institute of Management in Bangalore on Saturday.

Malacca's Gujarati community fears 'talking to dead' funeral rites may soon be lost

January 16, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Malacca, Jan 16(ANI): The Gujarati community in Malacca has expressed fears that funeral rites involving talking to the dead may soon die out due to a lack of interest by the younger generation.

Malacca's Gujarati community fears 'talking to dead' funeral rites may soon be lost

January 16, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Malacca, Jan 16(ANI): The Gujarati community in Malacca has expressed fears that funeral rites involving talking to the dead may soon die out due to a lack of interest by the younger generation.

Diwali candles made by Delhi's specially abled people attracts crowds

October 21, 2011 at 1:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): In preparation for the upcoming Deepavali a week long fair exhibiting candles and earthen lamps made by specially abled persons was organized by the Blind Relief Association.

US debt crisis hits Bhadohi carpet industry

August 13, 2011 at 6:08 PM

Bhadohi (Uttar Pradesh), Aug.13 (ANI): Carpet industry workers in Bhadohi district of Uttar Pradesh, the biggest carpet-manufacturing centre, fear that their export orders will be cancelled due to the credit downgrade of the US by Standard and Poor.

Maoists kill two villagers in revenge in Orissa

July 8, 2011 at 3:48 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 8 (ANI): Maoists have killed people in Orissa's Rayagada district.

'World's smelliest' Indian man quit bathing 37 yrs ago to get a 'guaranteed son'!

June 24, 2011 at 11:53 AM

London, June 24 (ANI): An Indian farm worker has not taken a shower for the past 37 years with the belief that doing so might fetch him a son.

Maoists threaten families of security officials in Orissa

June 22, 2011 at 4:37 PM

Rebana Palaspal (Orissa), June 22 (ANI): Maoist cadres operating in Orissa have been threatening family members of security officials to prevent them from taking action against the ultras.

Maoists threaten families of security officials in Orissa

June 22, 2011 at 4:13 PM

Rebana Palaspal (Orissa), June 22 (ANI): Maoist cadres operating in Orissa threatened family members of security officials to prevent them from taking action against the ultras.

Police, activists rescue 32 children from sweatshops in New Delhi

June 11, 2011 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, June 11(ANI): In a major crackdown on child labour, activists from a local NGO, along with police officials, rescued over 32 children from sweatshops in New Delhi on Saturday.

Tourists experience rich culture at ongoing tourism festival in Kashmir

May 29, 2011 at 5:00 PM

Bhaderwah (J-K), May 29 (ANI): Tourists from across the country are thronging Bhaderwah hill resort in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda District to attend the ongoing four-day annual cultural festival to promote tourism in the region.

Sufi singer Kailash Kher to perform in Kathmandu concert

April 13, 2011 at 1:52 PM

Kathmandu, Apr. 13 (ANI): Popular Sufi singer Kailash Kher will perform at a concert at Kathmandu's Soaltee Crowne Plaza Hotel on Wednesday evening.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra facilities to be improved: Krishna

April 6, 2011 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Apr 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S.M Krishna on Wednesday said that China has assured India that facilities for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra would be improved substantively during the current plan period.

MEA improving facilities for 'Kailash Mansarovar Yatra'

March 15, 2011 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): In an endeavor to make the 'Kailash Mansarovar Yatra' less arduous and more safe for the 'Yatris', the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), which organizes the Yatra every year, has brought a change in the route through Narayan Ashram.

Chinese scientist traces origin of Indus River to southwest China

October 21, 2010 at 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): A Chinese scientist has challenged the origin of the river Indus, claiming that it's origin located in a valley northeast of Kailash, the highest peak of the Gangdise Mountain, in the west region of Tibet, southwest of China.

CWG closing ceremony reveals India at its dynamic best

October 14, 2010 at 10:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct.14 (ANI): Martial arts, schoolchildren dancing to the tune of Indian National Song-Vande Matram, popular Bollywood hits and a laser show took centre stage, as the curtains came down on the 19th Commonwealth Games here with a spectacular closing ceremony on Thursday night at the 65,000-capacity Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Girls lured to Delhi CWG for work being sold to brothels

September 30, 2010 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Sept.30 (ANI): Under aged girls are being lured to Delhi for work at the Commonwealth Games, only to be sold to brothels.

Delhi flood threat persists as Yamuna water levels rise

September 11, 2010 at 12:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (ANI): With water levels of the Yamuna River rising in New Delhi, a flood threat looms over the national capital with the State Government evacuating people living in low-lying areas to safer places.

Suspected Maoists kill two persons in Orissa village

July 3, 2010 at 9:12 PM

Rebana (Orissa), July 3 (ANI): Suspected Maoists killed two persons in Rebana village of Orissa's Keonjhar district this week.