Kali Nagar

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

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

Hindus living 'dangerously' in Balochistan

May 19, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Islamabad, May 19 (IANS) Though Hindus have richly contributed in the economic prosperity and development of Pakistan's restive Balochistan province since pre-partition days, they are today faced with the dilemma of survival and living "dangerously".

Ranbir Kapoor unveils some travel secrets while promoting 'Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani'

May 14, 2013 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Ranbir Kapoor, who is playing the role of a travel videographer in his upcoming film- 'Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani', revealed some of his travel secrets while promoting the film in Mumbai.

UP's oldest prisoner dies at 107 years

May 13, 2013 at 8:46 AM

Lucknow, May 13 (IANS) Ram Kali, 107, Uttar Pradesh's oldest prisoner, died late Sunday at the Bulandshahr jail, 403 km from here, police said.

Vikram Phadnis opens RFW 2013 with traditional outfits

May 10, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Jaipur, May 10 (IANS) The second edition of Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 began at the Fairmont here Friday with Mumbai-based designer Vikram Phadnis showcasing Rajasthan's traditional outfits and accessories for both men and women.

Kolkata's famed Kalighat Temple set for makeover

May 10, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Kolkata, May 10 (IANS) The over 200-year-old Kalighat Kali temple, one of the city's landmarks visited by tens of thousands of devotees and tourists every day, is set for a makeover, thanks to the intervention of the judiciary.

Policeman arrested for human sacrifice, skeletons recovered

May 10, 2013 at 9:18 AM

Ranchi, May 10 (IANS) A senior constable was arrested in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on charges of trying to sacrifice two girls, police said Friday.

'Kids hardly get to spend 1 hour with parents'

May 7, 2013 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Busy schedules of parents are increasingly deprieving their children of their company and hence, they are growing up cocooned in their own world. A study by Assocham Ladies League (ALL) shows that over 65 percent of youngsters between the age of eight and 24 get to spend less than one hour with their parents.

Kapoor family's contribution to films immense, says Aditya Raj

April 29, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Bollywood's famed Kapoor family has made a lot of contribution to the film industry, and it is keeping up with the times, says late superstar Shammi Kapoor's actor son Aditya Raj Kapoor, awaiting the release of his project "Parents".

Maha Ashtami celebrations draw crowds in Delhi

April 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (ANI): Hundreds of devotees in Delhi offered special prayers at temples on the occasion of the Maha Asthami on Thursday, which marks the penultimate day of the nine-day Navratri festival, dedicated to Hindu mother goddess.

Hindu devotees pierce bodies in Siliguri to appease gods

April 15, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Siliguri (West Bengal), April 15 (ANI): Hindu devotees in Siliguri pierced their bodies and hung from metal hooks while paying homage to Lord Shiva to mark the end of the Bengali calendar.

Bengal embraces New Year

April 15, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Kolkata, April 15 (IANS) Devotees thronged the temples of goddess Kali at Kalighat and Dakshineshwar and people greeted each other with sweets as West Bengal ushered in the Bengali new year 1420.

Pran saab gentleman to the core, says Big B

April 14, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Contrary to his big screen image of a villain, in real life Pran is a "gentleman" with an immense attitude to "professional behaviour", says Amitabh Bachchan and adds that he is happy that the 93-year-old has been named for the Dadasaheb Phalke award.

The honour too late, too little for Pran: Shatrughan Sinha

April 14, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha feels that the Dadasaheb Phalke award has come to Pran, an actor par excellence, "too late" but adds that the 93-year-old deserves the honour and it is "better late than never".

Honour came too late for Pran: family, Bollywood

April 13, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) The Dadasaheb Phalke Award has come in late for Bollywood's iconic villain Pran, says his daughter Pinky. Members of the film fraternity too feel the same.

No more open defecation in rural Rajasthan's Tonk

April 11, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Tonk (Rajasthan), April 11 (IANS) A few years ago, Shadima Bi, like many other children in Hajipura village in Rajasthan's Tonk district, would feel embarrassed going out in the open to defecate. These days, the morning ablutions do not occupy her thoughts as her village is now open defecation free (ODF).

Modi to woo industrialists in Mamata's turf

April 9, 2013 at 11:17 AM

Kolkata, Apr 9 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the industry captains on the issue of 'vibrant growth model' here on Tuesday.

Indian cricket film Kai Po Che bowls over Berlin Film Festival audience

February 15, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Johannesburg, Feb 15 (ANI): The upcoming Indian film Kai Po Che, a film about cricket, politics and love, has wowed the audience at the Berlin film festival on Thursday.

Ranbir, Deepika shoot in snowy Kashmir

January 31, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Srinagar, Jan 31 (IANS) As peace returns to Kashmir, Bollywood too is returning -- with cast and crew to shoot in dream outdoor locales of the snow-filled valley -- much before almond and cherry blossoms herald spring.

Sharmila Tagore gets Padma Bhushan

January 25, 2013 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore has been named for the Padma Bhushan on the eve of 64th Republic Day.

Man, son shot dead in Pakistan

January 11, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Islamabad, Jan 11 (IANS) Unidentified gunmen Friday shot dead a man and his son in Pakistan's Quetta city, a day after three deadly blasts killed at least 84 people, a media report said.

Kolkatans usher in New Year with vigil for Delhi woman

January 1, 2013 at 6:37 PM

Kolkata, Jan 1 (IANS) Somewhat toning down the partying, Kolkatans ushered in 2013 Tuesday on a sombre note as a tribute to the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim.

Pakistan whips India by five wickets in first T20 thriller

December 25, 2012 at 11:17 PM

Bangalore, Dec 25 (IANS) In a pulsating contest typical of any encounter between the arch rivals, Pakistan beat India by five wickets in the first T20 tie in a jam-packed Chinnaswamy stadium here late Tuesday.

Even animal won't behave so: Big B on Delhi gang-rape

December 19, 2012 at 2:13 PM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) Shocked over gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman in the capital, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says it is "atrocious and unforgivable" and that "even an animal would not behave so".

Servant arrested for stealing Rs.67 lakh cash, jewellery

December 13, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) A 25-year-old domestic help was arrested for stealing cash and jewellery worth Rs.67 lakh from his employer's house here, police said Thursday.

One killed in Karachi blast

November 26, 2012 at 1:19 PM

Islamabad, Nov 26 (IANS) A man was killed and four others were injured in a blast in Pakistan's port city of Karachi Monday, police said.

Indians return home after attending Kali Puja fair in Bangladesh

November 16, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Siliguri (West Bengal), Nov.16 (ANI): A small group of Indians, who had travelled to Bangladesh for a Hindu fair, returned through the Indo-Bangladesh border gate at Pirijpur village in Siliguri district of West Bengal on Friday.

Mamata worships Goddess Kali, distributes 'prasad'

November 14, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee distributed Kali Puja 'prasad' and greeted guests from various parts of the state and abroad as long queues of people were seen at her residence here Wednesday.

Manto festival in Delhi next week

October 26, 2012 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) The short stories of acclaimed Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto are set to come alive through a series of performances, film screenings, readings and lectures at Amdebkar University, Delhi (AUD), next week.

Pak rights activist Ansar Burney performs Kumari Puja in Amritsar

October 23, 2012 at 9:35 AM

Amritsar, Oct.23 (ANI): Pakistani rights activist and former minister for human rights Ansar Burney performed the Kumari Puja here.

Laxman attributes his Eden successes to goddess Kali

October 18, 2012 at 8:46 PM

Kolkata, Oct 18 (IANS) Former India cricketer V.V.S. Laxman who has played many a memorable innings at the city's hallowed Eden Gardens Thursday attributed his success to goddess Kali at the Kalighat temple.

Kolkata Tourism Festival starts with kite festival

October 15, 2012 at 4:52 PM

Kolkata, Oct 15 (IANS) Hundreds of kites dotted the sky above the sprawling Brigade Parade Ground here Monday at the one-day International Kite Festival which kicked off the Kolkata Tourism Festival organised by the West Bengal government.

Twente stay perfect, PSV suffer loss

September 17, 2012 at 11:26 AM

The Hague, Sep 17 (IANS) PSV Eindhoven suffered a shock 0-1 loss at FC Utrecht, while leaders FC Twente maintained their perfect record in the Dutch football's Eredivisie.

Shah Rukh film shoot rekindles Kashmir magic

August 28, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Srinagar, Aug 28 (IANS) People have started calling it the Shah Rukh Khan factor -- Kashmir perhaps could not have had better brand ambassador than the Yash Chopra film unit shooting in the valley.

President, Vice President greet people on Onam

August 28, 2012 at 1:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari today greeted the nation ahead of the auspicious occasion of Onam, which marks the beginning of the harvest season.

Friday Release Gattu Movie Review

July 20, 2012 at 12:33 PM

Directed by Rajan Khosa under the banner of Children's Film Society-India, Gattu is a story of small child who is very poor but his dreams are bigger. Gattu cant afford to go to school but always sees the slogan 'Truth with victory in the end' in the school where he lives.

Delhi cop attacked for honking

July 12, 2012 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) A 30-year-old constable was attacked here with bricks by three men for honking his bike's horn while trying to go past their stalled vehicle, police said Thursday. One of the men was arrested.

'Gattu' first CFSI film to be released commercially: Nandita

July 6, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Nandita Das says that "Gattu" is the first work by Children's Film Society, India to be released commercially.

Never planned 'Shanghai' to be blockbuster: Banerjee

June 12, 2012 at 8:39 PM

Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Dibakar Banerjee's "Shanghai" has broken even and the director says his aim was to create a profit-making venture and not a blockbuster.

New York Hindu temple head gets protection order

June 9, 2012 at 9:44 AM

New York, June 9 (IANS) A US court has issued a temporary order of protection against a Long Island pharmacist following his alleged assault on the president of New York Kali Mandir Hindu Temple, an elderly, disabled left-leg amputee.

Double win for 'Gattu' at NY film fest

May 29, 2012 at 3:27 PM

New York, May 29 (IANS) "Gattu", a film about a street kid's ambition to be a kite flying champ, made a mark at the New York Indian Film Festival by winning two awards - best film and best young actor award for child artist Mohd. Samad.

'Kali was always worshipped with liquor'

May 27, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Kolkata, May 27 (IANS) An American brewery faced widespread criticism and protests from the Hindu community after it named its latest drink after goddess Kali, but ironically enough liquor is one of the essential offerings made to a deity widely worshipped throughout Bengal and symbolises femnine energy.

Brit daredevil completes 2400ft skydive without parachute

May 24, 2012 at 12:02 PM

London, May 24 (ANI): British stuntman Gary Connery has become the world's first skydiver to leap 2400 feet and safely land without deploying a parachute.

US brewer sorry, says it's renaming 'Kali-Ma' beer

May 15, 2012 at 9:14 PM

Washington, May 15 (IANS) A US brewer says it is "scrambling" to rename its new beer "Kali-ma", after the Hindu goddess Kali, following an outpouring of criticism from Hindus with the issue being raised in the Indian parliament.

Summon US envoy over 'Kali-Ma' beer, says BJP

May 15, 2012 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The issue of a beer named "Kali-Ma", after the Hindu goddess Kali, being sold by a company in the US was raised in the Rajya Sabha Tuesday with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanding that the government immediately summon the US ambassador.

13 Indians die as plane crashes in Nepal (Sixth Lead)

May 14, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Kathmandu, May 14 (IANS) Thirteen Indians on a pilgrimage and two crew members were killed when a 20-seater plane slammed into a cliff in western Nepal Monday, authorities said. The six who dramatically survived included three Indians including two young girls.

13 Indians die in Nepal air crash (Third Lead)

May 14, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Kathmandu, May 14 (IANS) Thirteen Indians were among the 15 people killed when their 20-seater aircraft slammed into a cliff in western Nepal Monday, less than seven months after 10 Indian tourists were killed in an air accident. Six people miraculously survived the crash.

At least 7 Indians killed in Nepal plane crash

May 14, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Kathmandu, May 14 (IANS) At least seven Indians were among those killed when an airplane carrying 21 people crashed on a cliff in western Nepal, less than seven months after 10 Indian tourists were killed in an aircrash.

New mayor for south Delhi civic agency

May 2, 2012 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) After its nominees won the mayoral elections unopposed in the east and north municipal corporations in the national capital, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday scored a triple bagging the vaunted post in south Delhi also.

BJP clinched all the three mayor posts in Delhi

May 2, 2012 at 4:59 PM

BJP has clinched all the three mayor seats in the trifurcated MCD in Delhi.

'More women stepping out to write'

April 29, 2012 at 2:18 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) An increasing number of women are now stepping out in the world of literature to shape up the voice of feminist authors, feel well-known women authors and publishers.

'Hate Story' - riveting, bold tale of woman's revenge (IANS Movie Review)

April 20, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Film: 'Hate Story'; Cast: Paoli Dam, Gulshan Devaiah, Nikhil Dwivedi; Director: Vivek Agnihotri; Rating: ***1/2

Bengalis celebrate 'Poila Baishak'

April 14, 2012 at 6:35 PM

Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) People greeted each other with a warm 'shubho nabo borsho' and exchanged sweets or visited temples to pray for a good year as West Bengal Saturday celebrated the Bengali new year 1419 or 'Poila Baishak'.

Four youths saved from drowning in Bengal

April 8, 2012 at 8:58 PM

Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) Two army personnel rescued four people from drowning in river Hooghly after they were caught in a high tide here Sunday. Soldiers of Inland Water Transport (IWT) Operating Unit of the Corps of Engineers were involved in the rescue act.

Salgaocar scrape past Air India in I-League

March 31, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Margao, March 31 (IANS) Defending champions Salgaocar Sports Club relied on a solitary penalty strike from Ryuji Sueoka to scrape past Air India in a 22nd round I-League clash at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Saturday.

Manmohan Singh greets nation on Onam

September 8, 2011 at 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Onam.

Vice President Ansari greets nation on Onam

September 8, 2011 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansai has greeted the people of the country on the auspicious occasion of Onam.

President Patil greets nation on the occasion of Onam

September 8, 2011 at 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has greeted the nation on the occasion of Onam, which is being celebrated tomorrow.

Orissa police launches poster campaign against Maoist menace

September 5, 2011 at 4:57 PM

Rayagada (Orissa), Sep 5 (ANI): In a bid to step up the fight against Maoist insurgency, police officials in Orissa on Monday began a poster campaign that highlights the latter's atrocities and details a government package for surrendered guerrillas.

Bollywood pays last respects to late veteran actor Shammi Kapoor

August 15, 2011 at 1:55 PM

Mumbai, Aug.15 (ANI):Bollywood is grief-stricken over the demise of veteran actor Shammi Kapoor who passed away at a Mumbai hospital on Sunday morning.

President Patil condoles the death of Shammi Kapoor

August 14, 2011 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Aug 14 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has condoled the death of Bollywood's legendary actor Shammi Kapoor, who passed away at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Sunday morning due to chronic renal failure.

Cleveland Museum in US displays Hindu deities

July 18, 2011 at 10:43 AM

Nevada (US), July 18 (ANI): The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) in Cleveland (Ohio, USA) is presenting images of various Hindu deities in an exhibition 'Indian Kalighat Paintings' through September 18.

Previously unknown Himalayan cave culture discovered

March 1, 2011 at 3:48 PM

Kathmandu, Mar 1 (ANI): A previously unknown Himalayan cave culture has been uncovered through gruelling archaeological research in upper Mustang, Nepal.

Japanese encephalitis vaccine given to five lakh children in Uttarakhand

February 15, 2011 at 4:16 PM

Udham Singh Nagar, Feb 15 (ANI): The Uttarakhand on Tuesday government organised an immunisation camp to administer Japanese encephalitis vaccine to more than 500,000 children, after a few cases of the disease were reported in Udham Singh.

US drone strike kills four in North Waziristan

November 26, 2010 at 9:45 PM

Mir Ali, Nov.26 (ANI): Pakistani intelligence officials said a suspected US missile strike killed four alleged militants in Pir Kali village in North Waziristan.

US drone strike kills four in North Waziristan

November 26, 2010 at 9:42 PM

Mir Ali, Nov.26 (ANI): Pakistani intelligence officials said a suspected US missile strike killed four alleged militants in Pir Kali village in North Waziristan.

Devotees in Shimla participate in stone pelting festival

November 7, 2010 at 4:14 PM

Shimla, Nov.7 (ANI): A number of devotees in Himachal's Shimla district participated in a unique stone-pelting festival this week.

Devotees take holy dip in rivers across Uttar Pradesh on first day of Navratri

October 8, 2010 at 6:25 PM

Allahabad/Varanasi/Ayodhaya, Oct.8 (ANI): Thousands of devotees across Uttar Pradesh took holy dips in rivers on the first day of a nine-day long Navratri festival on Friday.

Buffalo fight in Shimla attracts large audience

September 17, 2010 at 3:21 PM

Shimla, Sep 17 (ANI): People thronged to witness a traditional buffalo fight, which was organized to praise god Saturn and goddess Kali here recently.

Perturbed Hindus ask for immediate recall of "Kali Mints"

June 1, 2010 at 3:12 PM

Nevada (US), June 1 (ANI): Upset Hindus have asked for the immediate withdrawal of "Kali Mints" sold by a Washington (USA) based firm, calling it inappropriate.

Hindus upset over trivialization of their gods in an Hollywood TV episode

April 24, 2010 at 5:01 PM

Nevada(US), Apr 24 (ANI): Hindus are upset over the depiction of their gods in "Hammer of the Gods" episode in the "Supernatural" TV series reportedly aired on April 22 and say that such trivialization of their sacred deities was disturbing.

Devotees walk on embers to appease deity in Tamil Nadu

April 10, 2010 at 7:16 PM

Chennai, April 10 (ANI): As part of an age-old ritual, hundreds of religious-minded walked over embers in a pit and pierced their body parts with iron rods here as part of an annual thanksgiving festival to appease deities on Friday.

Body-piercing ritual at Kochi Temple

March 31, 2010 at 3:44 PM

Kochi, Mar. 31 (ANI): Devotees at Kerala's Aaryyankavu Bhagwathi Temple have devised a new way of performing the banned ancient Thookkam, or body-piercing ritual.

Today's youngsters aren't self-centered antisocial slackers after all

March 16, 2010 at 4:12 PM

Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): Contrary to stereotypes, young people of today are not self-centered antisocial slackers and generally just as industrious and outgoing as young people in generations past, according to a new study.

Cheryl Cole looks like Hindu goddess Kali in new video

February 11, 2010 at 12:39 PM

London, February 11 (ANI): Singer Cheryl Cole appeared to resemble the Hindu goddess Kali during the filming of her new single, Parachute.

Buddhists in Shimla demand PWD to handover monastery

January 23, 2010 at 5:09 PM

Shimla, Jan. 23 (ANI): Buddhists have been demanding the legal possession of a monastery in Rampur town of Shimla district from the Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD).

Malaysian parlour offering naked orgies in guise of foot massages

January 19, 2010 at 4:07 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 19 (ANI): Cops have arrested dozens of foot masseuses from China and Indonesia for being allegedly involved in prostitution racket.

Malaysian-Indian villagers pamper animals as part of Ponggal celebrations

January 16, 2010 at 1:55 PM

Butterworth (Malaysia), Jan. 16 (ANI): Malaysian-Indian Tamil farmers bathed their cows and bulls and garlanded them with bells tied around their necks, as part of a centuries-old traditional Ponggal celebration.

Hindu temple faces demolition in Malaysia

December 11, 2009 at 3:47 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 11 (ANI): A Hindu temple in Malaysia's Perak state will decide in a week whether or not it will vacate the temple premises, as per the district council's order.

Orissa tribals shun animal sacrifice to please Goddess Kali

October 22, 2009 at 6:20 PM

Kuchipalli (Orissa), Oct. 22 (ANI): In a significant development, tribals of Kuchipali village in Orissa's Bargarh District have shunned their old practice of animal sacrifice and instead opted to offer a mixture of puffed rice and jaggery a.k.a Jugar to the Hindu Goddess Kali.

Kali Puja celebrated at Dakshineshwar temple

October 12, 2009 at 3:21 PM

Kolkata, Oct. 12 (ANI): Hundreds of devotees gathered at the historical Dakshineshwar Temple near Kolkata to observe 'Kali Puja.'

Exorcists offer prayers in a crematorium during Navratri festival in West Bengal

September 24, 2009 at 6:56 PM

Tarapeeth (West Bengal), Sep 24(ANI): Devotees and 'tantriks' (exorcists) offered prayers at a crematorium at Tarapeeth in West Bengal during the ongoing nine-day Navratri festival dedicated to the Goddess Durga.

Unique temple dedicated to cattle in Uttar Pradesh

August 27, 2009 at 12:52 PM

Muzaffarnagar (UP), Aug 27 (ANI): A unique temple in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district is dedicated to cattle.

Radio Pakistan unable to understand importance of Goddess Kali

August 24, 2009 at 5:36 PM

Abohar, Aug.24 (ANI): The Punjabi Durbar programme of Radio Pakistan has chosen to hurt the feelings of Hindus in border areas by calling the Goddess Kali as "bloodthirsty".

President condoles passing away of artist Tyeb Mehta

July 3, 2009 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil has condoled the passing away of the renowned artist Tyeb Mehta.

Vice President condoles demise of Tyeb Mehta

July 3, 2009 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (ANI): Vice President Hamid Ansari has deeply condoled the demise of Tyeb Mehta, renowned artist and recipient of Padma Bhushan.

Noted artist Tyeb Mehta passes away

July 2, 2009 at 12:54 PM

Mumbai, July 2 (ANI): Noted artist Tyeb Mehta passed away at his residence here on Thursday morning.

Tlaltecuhtli Cult in ancient Mexico was exclusively for priesthood

June 22, 2009 at 1:44 PM

Washington, June 22 (ANI): A new research points out that the Tlaltecuhtli Cult in ancient Mexico was meant exclusively for priesthood.

Tlaltecuhtli Cult in ancient Mexico was exclusively for priesthood

June 22, 2009 at 1:37 PM

Washington, June 22 (ANI): A new research points out that the Tlaltecuhtli Cult in ancient Mexico was meant exclusively for priesthood.

ITC's garment factory reopens in Nepal after appeasing Maoists

May 30, 2009 at 4:48 PM

Kathmandu, May 30 (IANS) After a 48-hour closure, Indian tobacco major ITC's NRS 25 crore, state-of-the-art garment factory in southern Nepal has reopened with the management appeasing the Maoist trade union that flexed its muscle.

Archaeologists endeavour to conserve ancient temples in Jharkhand

May 20, 2009 at 4:04 PM

Maluti (Jharkhand), May 20 (ANI): Maluti, a village 55 kilometres from Dumka in Jharkhand and bordering West Bengal, is famous for centuries old 108 temples.

Muslims to need to be a political force: Bukhari

May 7, 2009 at 5:03 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Saying he had voted against the Congress for letting down Muslims, prominent Islamic cleric Syed Ahmad Bukhari Thursday said it was time India's largest minority became a political force.

Cleric held for sodomy in Delhi

May 1, 2009 at 8:07 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) A 21-year-old cleric of a madrassa was arrested Friday for allegedly sodomising a 10-year-old boy in the national capital, police said.

Pester power to make parents cast vote

May 1, 2009 at 5:33 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Children can't vote yet, but they can sure pester their parents to go and cast the ballot.

Slumdog star Rubina Ali's house flooded with sewage water

April 29, 2009 at 12:40 PM

London, April 29 (ANI): 'Slumdog Millionaire' star Rubina Ali's house is flooded with sewage water.

Balbir Singh Seechewal dedicated to anti-river pollution cause

April 22, 2009 at 6:40 PM

Chandigarh, April 22 (ANI): Balbir Singh Seechewal, a college dropout till yesterday, has today become Punjab's most recognized eco-activist, spearheading an anti-river pollution campaign. Today, he is an inspiration to many.

The girl child is precious, empower her: urge celebrities

April 12, 2009 at 3:57 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) From Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan to cricketer Sourav Ganguly and former IPS officer Kiran Bedi - they all love their daughters and say the girl child is precious. They are urging parents not to see daughters as a bane but bring them up with care and make them independent.

I will miss Shaktida so much:Sharmila Tagore

April 10, 2009 at 7:04 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) The image of the coy beauty seated primly in a makeshift kotha singing 'Raina beeti jaye' in Lata Mangeshkar's soulful voice pervades our senses as now. The gorgeous Sharmila Tagore, who played the prostitute in Shakti Samanta's 'Amar Prem', is deeply grieved by the death of the maker of some of the most sensitive romantic cinema of the 1970s.

Bollywood will miss wizard of entertainment Shakti Samanta (Obituary)

April 10, 2009 at 4:52 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Bollywood has lost another veteran filmmaker in Shakti Samanta, known as the wizard of entertainment after giving pure entertainers like 'An Evening in Paris' and 'Kashmir Ki Kali'.

Eminent filmmaker Shakti Samanta dies

April 10, 2009 at 7:56 AM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Veteran filmmaker Shakti Samanta died at a hospital here Thursday evening. He was 83.

Enchanting beauty of Kashmir to sizzle silver screen once again

April 6, 2009 at 6:22 PM

Srinagar, Apr 6 (ANI): Tourists visiting Jammu and Kashmir are appealling filmmakers to come back and start shooting films in the state once again.