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

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

CMJ University to appeal against HC order to stop admissions

May 18, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Shillong, May 18 (IANS) CMJ University Saturday decided to file a writ appeal after the Meghalaya High Court directed the controversial private varsity to stop admissions while throwing out its appeal to allow it to continue admissions.

Charu Parashar pays tribute to Rajasthan royal heritage at RFW

May 11, 2013 at 8:22 PM

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.

13 short films on Tagore's poems released

May 9, 2013 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) A total of 13 short films, based on of litterateur, composer and artist Rabindranath Tagore's poems, were released here Thursday to commemorate his 152nd birth anniversary.

Fan of classic looks, Sonam imitated Madhubala's sari

May 9, 2013 at 1:04 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) As the Indian Cinema celebrates 100 years of its existence Bollywood actresses and fashionista Sonam Kapoor shared her love for classic look and said she copied legendary Madhubala's sari from a song for an event.

'Ponzi' firm operator ends life in Bengal

May 3, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) A man who ran a small 'Ponzi' firm allegedly committed suicide in West Bengal's South 24-Parganas district, police said Friday.

Hearing-impaired to protest non-start of centre

April 26, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A disabled rights group Friday said it would protest the non-start of the country's first sign language training and research centre for the hearing-impaired even two years after it was launched.

Rajasthan register first win in women's hockey

April 25, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Lucknow, April 25 (IANS) Five goals by Sonu helped Rajasthan beat Bengal 9-2 in a Pool B match of the Women's National Hockey Championship at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here Thursday.

Free guided tours at National Museum from Tuesday

April 22, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Offering an informed glimpse into India's rich heritage, spanning the pre-historical to modern era, the National Museum would be starting free guided tours of from Tuesday, it was announced here.

National Museum to start free guided tours

April 20, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The National Museum is starting a free conducted tour of over 90 minutes with 30 halts from April 23 to give visitors an informed glimpse into India's rich heritage, spanning pre-history to modern works, in its labyrinthine galleries.

Implement National Policy for Children: Activists

April 19, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Child rights activists Friday welcomed the government's National Policy for Children launched Thursday, guaranteeing every child in India a right to life, development, education and protection.

Kumari Selja emphasizes on larger role for state channelising agencies

April 17, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 17 (ANI): Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Kumari Selja on Wednesday said that the state channelising agencies have a larger role to play towards furthering the cause of improving the socio-economic condition of weaker sections.

Foundation stone for IIT's Jodhpur campus laid

April 16, 2013 at 10:20 PM

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.

Family demands CBI probe into excise officer's death

April 15, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Patna, April 15 (IANS) The family of Renu Kumari, excise department superintendent of Jehanabad district in Bihar, who was found dead in mysterious circumstances, Monday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into her death.

Dr Ambedkar gave us the best constitution in the world: Dikshit

April 14, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today stated that in order to provide the best education facilities to the SC,ST,OBC and Minorities and orphan children the city government is setting up a residential school to provide free education, boarding and lodging facilities. This is going to be the best tribute to the

Surrogacy 'leading to exploitation' of poor Indian women: Report

April 13, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): Foreign couples hiring Indian surrogates is an unregulated industry that is completely dependent on vulnerable women, a report has said.

Culture Minister inaugurates leadership-training programme for museum professionals

April 10, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): Union Minister of Culture Chandresh Kumari Katoch has said that in the age of internet, cinema and television, museums must keep pace with these exciting forms of communication, learning and entertainment.

Australian know-how for Jaipur's Man Singh museum makeover

April 8, 2013 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) A five-member heritage delegation from Australia has arrived in Jaipur to collaborate with the Maharaj Sawai Man Singh II Museum Trust on heritage conservation and cultural tourism. The delegation, which reached April 8, will tour the Pink City and "assess the condition of the museum and the artifacts".

Women's rights activist questions status of women entrepreneurs in Gujarat

April 8, 2013 at 7:09 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Crusader for women's rights, Ranjana Kumari, on Monday questioned the status of women entrepreneurs in Gujarat as Chief Minister Narendra Modi pitched for women empowerment and also to encourage enterprising quality in women for nation building.

Parliamentarians pay tribute to Jagjivan Ram

April 5, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, who is leader of house in Lok Sabha, and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj Friday paid floral tributes to Jagjivan Ram on his 105th birth anniversary.

Geeta Phogat to lead India women at Asian wrestling meet

April 2, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The battle for the women's wrestling continental crown will witness some of the top contenders take to the mats of the K.D. Jadhav Wrestling Stadium at the Asian Wrestling Championship to be held here April 18-22.

Realtor-BSP leader's murder: Three suspects held from Haryana

March 28, 2013 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi/Chandigarh, March 28 (IANS) Two days after realtor and former BSP leader Deepak Bhardwaj was killed at his Delhi farmhouse, Delhi Police picked up three persons and recovered a car from Haryana's Jind, police sources said Thursday.

Villagers lock up teachers over girl's suicide

March 28, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Gurgaon, March 28 (IANS) Angry villagers near here locked up the teachers of a government senior secondary school Thursday after a girl student committed suicide at her home four days ago. The girl had failed to pass class 11, police said.

Meghalaya High Court will integrate customs, legal system: CJI

March 25, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Shillong, March 25 (IANS) Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir Monday said the opening of a high court in Meghalaya will help integrate the different traditional laws and customs of the state together with the legal system of mainstream India.

Private varsities' issue raised in Himachal assembly

March 19, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Shimla, March 19 (IANS) The issue of allowing private universities to set up campuses in Himachal Pradesh came up in the state assembly Tuesday with members raising questions about the credentials of some of these institutions.

India, USA sign MoU to enhance bilateral cultural exchanges

March 19, 2013 at 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): To enhance cultural exchanges between India and the United States of America, the Union Ministry of Culture and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (MMA) today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) here.

National Culture Fund to hold meeting on corporate social responsibility

March 15, 2013 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): In an effort to give a renewed thrust to ensure and safe guard our heritage for the future generations of our country, the National Culture Fund (NCF) is organizing a meeting here today to generate awareness about its role and the responsibility of the public and private sector in this regard.

Speaker to open women's meet March 8

March 7, 2013 at 9:23 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar will inaugurate a two-day seminar on "Gender Justice and Responsive Governance" here Friday, a statement from her office said.

Girls in Bihar village: We are no less important than men

March 6, 2013 at 9:47 AM

Patna, March 6 (IANS) Here a little story of women's defiance of tradition and "changing the mindset of men" from a Bihar village ahead of International Women's Day.

MCD, Delhi Police probing Mangolpuri rape case: Delhi CM Dikshit

March 2, 2013 at 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 2 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who has expressed her shock over the Mangolpuri rape case, on Saturday said the MCD and the Delhi Police have taken up the probe in right earnest.

Shinde blunders again, names Bhandara rape victims

March 1, 2013 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Friday landed himself in yet another controversy as in Rajya Sabha he named the three minor girls who were raped and murdered in Maharashtra's Bhandara district, attracting the ire of the BJP and women activists. The names were later expunged from the records.

Meera in 'Pakeezah' remake, says it's divine feeling

February 27, 2013 at 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Pakistani actress Meera, who made her Bollywood debut in Mahesh Bhatt's "Nazar", will step into the shoes of legendary Meena Kumari for the "Pakeezah" remake.

Chinese opera singer surprises with Bollywood number

February 26, 2013 at 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Chinese opera singer Bowang surprised one and all when she belted out a hit Bollyowod number from Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Mohabbatein" at the Chinese Spring Festival 2013.

Woman cop held for sending vulgar SMSes to bureaucrat

February 26, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Patna, Feb 26 (IANS) A Bihar woman constable was arrested for sending vulgar SMSes and regularly calling on the mobile phone of a trainee IAS officer, police Tuesday said.

Kremlin Museum plans to exhibit Nizam jewels

February 25, 2013 at 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The Moscow Kremlin Museum may exhibit jewellery from the priceless collection of Nizam of Hyderabad at an exhibition of Indian jewellery in the Russian capital.

Malayalam to soon get classical language status: Chandy

February 23, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 23 (IANS) Malayalam is all set to get the status of a classical Indian language, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said Saturday.

Stop atrocities against Scheduled Castes and tribes, says Minister Selja

February 20, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 20 (ANI): Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Kumari Selja on Wednesday said the government has always attached a very high priority to the effective implementation of the Prevention of Atrocities (PoA) against Schedule Castes (SCs) and Schedule Tribes (STs) Act to check atrocities against them.

Urgent need to amend SC/ST Act, says Selja

February 20, 2013 at 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) There is an urgent need to amend the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to protect Dalits and tribals, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Kumari Selja said here Wednesday.

When Khayyam got scared of 'Pakeezah'!

February 19, 2013 at 5:53 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Legendary music composer Khayyam, who turned 86 recently, recalled how he was scared while composing music for one of his biggest hits "Umrao Jaan" after the super success of film "Pakeezah".

New panel to help make inventory of intangible heritage

February 19, 2013 at 3:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The government Tuesday decided to set up an expert committee to draw up a national register of the country's intangible cultural heritage.

Tripura polls: 40 percent voting recorded till noon

February 14, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Agartala, Feb.14 (ANI): An estimated 40 percent of voting was recorded till noon in a so-far peaceful Tripura assembly elections on Thursday.

International conference on 'Inclusive Urban Planning' to be held in Delhi

February 14, 2013 at 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation will organize a two-day international conference on "Inclusive Urban Planning" from February 18-19 here at Vigyan Bhavan.

Disabled need to be treated more sensitively: Kumari Selja

February 7, 2013 at 3:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) People with disabilities must be given equal opportunities to contribute to society and treated more sensitively, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Kumari Selja said here Thursday.

Andhra governor approves information commissioners

February 6, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 6 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh governor Wednesday gave his approval to the appointment of four information commissioners after the state government sent back the file rejected by him earlier following a row over appointment of people with political background.

Jan 30 was good day for me to die: Kamal Haasan

January 31, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) A timely tip-off from a retired police officer averted what could have possibly been a murderous attack on Kamal Haasan. Apparently, this benefactor, an old Kamal Haasan fan, advised the actor not to travel alone under any circumstance, as his life was in danger.

Digitised National Archives catalogue launched

January 30, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) A digital version of the National Archives of India (NAI) catalogue of publications till June 2010 was jointly launched here Wednesday by Culture Minister Chandresh Kumari Katoch and former West Bengal governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi.

NGOs seek higher funding to curb domestic violence

January 22, 2013 at 7:04 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Women's right activists Tuesday came down heavily on the government for not allocating enough money for implementing the law against domestic violence.

Lowering age for juveniles wrong: Lawyers, activists

January 10, 2013 at 3:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) As the chorus grows stronger for reducing the upper age limit for juveniles under the criminal justice system from 18 years to 16, lawyers and activists have rejected the proposal saying that the move, driven by emotions, would do more harm than good.

Street protests new kind of politics, says experts

January 4, 2013 at 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Urban street protests, which shook the government and brought issues like corruption and crimes against women to the centre stage of public consciousness, represent a new kind of politics driven by an assertive middle class and 24x7 TV news but have many a flip side, experts feel.

Minister favours death penalty in Delhi gang-rape case

January 4, 2013 at 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath Friday said she was in favour of capital punishment for the Delhi gang-rape accused.

Crime against women: Govt. to chalk out strategy today

January 4, 2013 at 10:47 AM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (ANI): A conference of Chief Secretaries and Director Generals of Police of various states will be held here today to discuss issues regarding crime against women and atrocities on Scheduled Castes (SCs) / Scheduled Tribes (STs).

Police chiefs to discuss strategy to stop crimes against women

January 3, 2013 at 9:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde will Friday address a meeting of chief secretaries and director generals of police to discuss strategies to eliminate violence against women.

Bihar marchers demand death for rapists

December 29, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Patna, Dec 29 (IANS) Hundreds of people, many of them young students, hit the streets here Saturday to mourn the death of the Delhi gang-rape victim.

Nargis, Meena Kumari were my favourite actresses: Lata

December 28, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who has sung for almost every leading Bollywood actress since she entered the industry in 1942, says her favourites were Meena Kumari and Nargis.

President Mukherjee's son stirs controversy with sexist remark, apologises (Roundup)

December 27, 2012 at 9:09 PM

New Delhi/Kolkata, Dec 27 (IANS) Women who were protesting against the gang-rape of a 23-year-old in the national capital were "highly dented-painted", President Pranab Mukherjee's son and Congress MP Abhijit Mukherjee said disparagingly Thursday, pulling India's first family into an embarrassing whirlpool of apologies and denials.

Fast-track courts, witness protection needed in rape cases: Lawyers

December 27, 2012 at 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Over 2,500 rapes reported in five years in the national capital and only 190 people convicted: behind the low conviction rate of 7.6 percent is the sorry tale of lengthy trials, desensitised courts and witnesses turning hostile.

12-year-old gang-raped in Bihar

December 27, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Patna, Dec 27 (IANS) A 12-year-old girl was gang-raped by three youths in a village here, police said Thursday. The crime took place two days ago and an FIR was lodged after intervention by senior officials.

Virbhadra begins sixth term as Himachal chief minister (Third Lead)

December 25, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Shimla, Dec 25 (IANS) With more than 20,000 supporters cheering him on, Congress veteran Virbhadra Singh was sworn in Tuesday as Himachal Pradesh chief minister for a record sixth term. Nine cabinet ministers were also sworn in.

Virbhadra begins sixth term as Himachal chief minister

December 25, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Shimla, Dec 25 (IANS) With more than 20,000 supporters cheering him on, Congress veteran Virbhadra Singh was sworn in Tuesday as Himachal Pradesh chief minister for a record sixth term with nine cabinet ministers.

Coast Guard apprehends two boats for smuggling

December 23, 2012 at 9:41 PM

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) The Coast Guard Sunday apprehended two fishing boats involved in smuggling of liquor and cigarettes and bartering of goods with other ships 30 km off Mumbai shores, an official statement said.

Easy for Ghosal, Joshna

December 20, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Kolkata, Dec 20 (IANS) Top seeds and title favourites Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa, both from Tamil Nadu, led the men's and women's singles fields into the quarter-finals of the 60th senior National squash championships with comfortable victories, here Thursday.

Christmas carnival for Delhi's slum children, orphans

December 8, 2012 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Games, swings, dance competitions and Christmas gifts from Santa Claus. Over 500 children from Delhi's slums and orphanages had a gala time as they celebrated an early Christmas here Saturday.

Three held for promising fake call-centre franchises

December 7, 2012 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Two brothers and their associate were arrested for cheating over a hundred investors through a multi-crore rupee scam, police said Friday.

New museums on government list to push archiving

December 5, 2012 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The culture ministry has put archiving of heritage high on its list of priorities by sanctioning five new museums, the Lok Sabha was informed Wednesday.

Northeast culture under government's lens: Minister

December 5, 2012 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The central government Wednesday said it was committed to promoting the culture of northeastern India with financial aid under various development schemes that provide money to professional groups and private exponents of culture.

National Center of Performing Arts to be set up in Delhi

December 4, 2012 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) A state-of-the-art cultural complex will be set up in the national capital, which will showcase India's best known art productions through the year.

Dalits, tribals demand POA Act amendment

November 23, 2012 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Thousands of people from the dalit and tribal communities assembled in the national capital Friday and sought amendment in the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and its approval in the current parliament session.

School girl jumps off terrace in suicide bid

November 22, 2012 at 11:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) A 13?year?old Class 8 girl was injured when she attempted suicide by jumping off the fifth floor of a building here Thursday, police said. Her family members alleged that she took the step after being scolded by her teacher.

Anupam enjoys 'memorable' time with De Niro (Movie Snippets)

November 21, 2012 at 6:02 PM

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher says he and filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker got to spend a great evening with Hollywood star Robert De Niro in Doha during the ongoing Doha Tribeca Film Festival.

President inaugurates silver jubilee celebrations of IGNCA

November 19, 2012 at 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee underlined the importance of culture, which alone meets the inner yearnings of individuals, even as the nation makes strides in technological and economic development.

Jayalalithaa urges PM to 'correct' textbook

November 16, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Chennai, Nov 16 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Friday requested the intervention of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to remove objectionable references to the Nadar community in the Class IX social studies textbook of the NCERT.

Agra is venue for disabled congress

November 9, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Agra, Nov 9 (IANS) The first international congress for the rehabilitation of the disabled will be held in Agra from Nov 26 to 28, according to District Magistrate Ajay Chauhan.

As a child, I wanted to be an actor: Javed Akhtar

November 8, 2012 at 6:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) He is an accomplished writer, poet and lyricist, but Javed Akhtar says his childhood aspiration, just like every kid, was to become an actor.

Black money no longer exists in Bollywood: Javed Akhtar

November 8, 2012 at 5:57 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) What is wrong if an actor uses his popularity to do some good to society, an irate Javed Akhtar hit back when a journalist asked him if celebrities use social work to hide their black money.

Italian troopers showcase medieval art of waving flags of Europe in Jaipur

November 8, 2012 at 5:25 PM

Jaipur, Nov. 8 (ANI): Italian troopers showcased their talent with an aim to reintroduce the medieval art of waving flags of Europe in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

'Poor child sex ratio due to gender bias'

November 7, 2012 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The gender bias against the female foetus is behind the declining trend of the child sex ratio in the country, several women and child organisations said here Wednesday.

Govt. to revise the National Policy on Older Persons: Kumari Selja

November 6, 2012 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 6 (ANI): Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJ and E), Kumari Selja on Tuesday expressed an urgent need to review the National Policy on Older Persons (NPOO) at a seminar 'National Conference on Ageing', held by MSJ and E.

Culture Minister Chandresh Kumari takes over

November 5, 2012 at 8:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Chandresh Kumari Katoch took over as the new minister of culture Monday following the recent cabinet reshuffle.

Egypt, India bond over Rajasthan's crafts

November 5, 2012 at 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (ANI): Egypt and India have forged a new cultural connection with a showcase of Indian crafts and heritage, 'Treasures of Rajasthan' which was opened by Tourism Minister of Rajasthan Bina Kak at the Egyptian embassy in Chanakyapuri here today.

India, Egypt bonds over Rajasthan's crafts (With Image)

November 3, 2012 at 8:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Egypt and India have forged a new cultural connect with a showcase of Indian crafts and heritage, "Treasures of Rajasthan" which will open Monday at the Egyptian embassy in the capital.

UPA II's new look team gets down to work

October 29, 2012 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's new look team got down to work Monday with new ministers taking charge and old ones relinquishing responsibilities after a mega revamp of the council of ministers that saw 17 new faces and many key ministries changing hands.

PM's new team gets down to work

October 29, 2012 at 11:40 AM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's new team got down to work Monday with new ministers taking charge and old ones relinquishing responsibilities after a mega revamp of the council of ministers that saw 15 new faces and many key ministries changing hands.

Scotland, India pact to promote roots, tribal music exchanges

October 28, 2012 at 7:51 PM

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.

Congress leader Digvijay Singh expresses disappointment with cabinet reshuffle

October 28, 2012 at 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct.28 (ANI): Congress party general secretary and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh on Sunday said that he was 'a bit disappointed' with the outcome of the latest reshuffle of the Union Cabinet, as no leader from Madhya Pradesh had been included in the exercise.

Celebrities throng at the Indian Grand Prix

October 28, 2012 at 7:03 PM

Greater Noida, Oct 28 (IANS) A bevy of celebrities, including film stars, cricketers, olympians and politicians, Sunday thronged the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) here to witness the second edition of the Indian Grand Prix.

Marginally more women in council of ministers

October 28, 2012 at 6:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) There are marginally more women in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's team now, with four new women members joining the council of ministers Sunday.

Erstwhile Himachal royal settles for cabinet rank

October 28, 2012 at 4:07 PM

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.

Young blood will bring UPA Govt. back to power again in 2014: Chiranjeevi

October 28, 2012 at 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct.28 (ANI): Telugu actor-turned politician K Chiranjeevi on Sunday expressed happiness over being inducted into the Union Cabinet, saying that he was confident that this latest reshuffle by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi, would help the UPA to win the 2014 general elections hands down.

BJP says rejig of cabinet shows there's 'nothing new from the scrapyard'

October 28, 2012 at 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 28 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said that the rejig of the Union Cabinet was nothing new, and showed that the pickings were from the "scrapyard".

List of new ministers, changes in portfolios

October 28, 2012 at 3:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) List of portfolios of new minister and changes in portfolios of existing ministers

President Mukherjee administers oath of office to new ministers in Manmohan Singh-led Cabinet (Upda

October 28, 2012 at 2:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 28 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday appointed and administered the Oaths of Office and Secrecy to the following members of the Union Council of Ministers as advised by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said.

List of changes in portfolios

October 28, 2012 at 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) List of changes in portfolios of existing ministers and portfolios of new ministers:

Jodhpur's Chandresh Kumari inducted in cabinet

October 28, 2012 at 1:19 PM

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.

Two new faces among seven cabinet ministers

October 28, 2012 at 12:15 PM

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.

Police raid village of dacoits in Gaya, recover gold and silver

October 23, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Gaya (Bihar), Oct. 23 (ANI): Police in Bihar's Gaya District recently raided a village of dacoits to stop them from committing heinous crimes on a frequent basis.

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.

Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh in quarter-finals

October 19, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Bhopal, Oct 19 (IANS) Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab completed the quarter-final line-up with emphatic victories in the concluding league matches of Hockey India Senior Women's National Championship here Friday.

Pooja, prayers for 'Vilappilsala' (Southern Movie Snippets)

October 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Chennai, Oct 16 (IANS) A pooja was performed for Snopa Alex's upcoming women-oriented film "Vilappilsala" that shows how city-waste is being dumped in villages and spreading diseases.

Number of women in Indian parliament lower than global average: UN

October 12, 2012 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India has much to celebrate with over one million elected women representatives in local self-governments, but the number of women in parliament is lower than the global average, a UN official said.

UNDP moots caucus of women politicians for quota bill

October 12, 2012 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The UNDP Friday called for formation of a caucus of women political leaders across party lines to enhance women's participation within political parties and advocate for the Women's Reservation Bill as a collective voice.