Everything you need to know about Lake Gardens: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Lake Gardens: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Washington, May 21 (IANS) The World Bank President, Jim Yong Kim, and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will make a joint visit to Africa's Great Lakes region, a World Bank statement said Monday.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Daily public tours of Rashtrapati Bhavan, which began for the first time from Jan 1 this year at the initiative of President Pranab Mukherjee and have become very popular with tourists, will now cost Rs.25 per person.
Srinagar May 19 (ANI): Around 50 Shikara boats in Jammu and Kashmir lined up in the renowned Dal Lake on Sunday to participate in a race, which was organised to showcase the culture of the state and promote tourism in the valley.
Ooty (Tamil Nadu), May 18 (ANI): Floral sculptures of the globe, a house and bright coloured flowers mesmerised tourists visiting the 117th Floral Carnival being held here.
Srinagar, May 14 (IANS) A fortnight-long tourism festival kicked off here Tuesday to attract visitors to the Kashmir Valley.
New York, May 14 (ANI): A brewer from Bolivia has created a beer that is based on the same leaf, which is used to make cocaine.
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Online ticket sales for the Indian Premier League (IPL) Qualifier 1 and Eliminator to be played at the Ferozeshah Kotla here May 21 and 22 will begin at 4 pm Saturday on www.iplt20.com.
Washington, May 11 (ANI): Baylor University researchers have found the earliest archaeological evidence of human hunting and scavenging.
Washington, May 10 (ANI): The Arctic was very warm during a period roughly 3.5 to 2 million years ago, a new study suggests.
Washington, May 10 (ANI): Analyses of the longest continental sediment core ever collected in the Arctic has provided "absolutely new knowledge" of Arctic climate from 2.2 to 3.6 million years ago.
Gulmag/Srinagar, May 9 (IANS) With snow falling as late as May, Kashmir's Gulmarg resort remains an attractive tourist destination, especially for winter sports, even as summer capital Srinagar, where the nearest airport is located, worries over security.
Srinagar, May 8 (IANS) As the temperatures rise in the plains so do the tourist arrivals in Kashmir, with people associated with the industry praying for another record season this summer.
London, May 6 (ANI): The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was located 300 miles to the north in Babylon's greatest rival Nineveh, a leading Oxford-based historian has claimed.
Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Jacques Kallis said that the team still hadn't given up hopes of reaching the playoffs and aimed to win the rest of their remaining games.
Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Yusuf Pathan Friday credited skipper Gautam Gambhir for supporting him during his struggling days, after the big hitter scored an unbeaten 49 to help his side thrash Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets at the Eden Gardens here.
Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) Acknowledging the "backing" and strong support of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fans, Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan has assured his loyal followers that he would "ensure" their faith in the team remained intact.
Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders kept their hopes alive of qualifying for the playoffs with a convincing eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Eden Gardens here Friday.
Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) Backed by a good bowling performance on a slow turning wicket, Kolkata Knight Riders restricted Rajasthan Royals to 132/6 in their Indian Premier League encounter at the Eden Gardens Friday.
Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid won the toss and opted to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens here Friday.
Tbilisi (Georgia), May 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Georgia will not boycott next year's Winter Olympics in the Russian city of Sochi after the country's National Olympic Committee voted unanimously in favour of taking part.
Vatican City, May 3 (IANS/AKI) Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI is expected to take up residence inside a renovated ex-monastery inside the Vatican, according to sources within the Holy See.
Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) Terming the Padma Bhushan award "an honour and privilege", former India cricket captain Rahul Dravid Thursday said he felt lucky to have represented the country for 16 years.
Sydney, May 2 (ANI): A Chinese boy will become the youngest player in European Tour history when he tees off on Thursday at the Volvo China Open.
Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Tiny 1,900 million-year-old fossils from rocks around Lake Superior, Canada, has given the first ever snapshot of organisms eating each other and suggest what the ancient Earth would have smelled like.
Washington, Apr. 30 (ANI): The boxing coach of Boston Marathon bomber has said his one-time pupil may have been dispirited by boxing setbacks, but that's no reason for the attacks that killed three people and injured more than 200.
Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) With defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) having finally snatched a victory in the sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) after a string of losses, fans are now back on the bandwagon - to cheer their team onto reclaiming the title.
Two ships sailing out of Calcutta (now Kolkata) port on the eastern coast of India, the Whitby and Hesperus, reached British Guiana (now Guyana) on the northern coast of South America on May 5, 1838 after a perilous sea journey that lasted 112 days. More than 17 decades later, Guyana - a part of the Caribbean - is set to hold commemorative functions in early May to mark the 175th anniversary of the arrival of Indians in the country.
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Qualifier I and Eliminator of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) have been shifted from Chennai to Delhi.
Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) After humbling Kings XI Punjab by six wickets to end their three-match losing streak, title holders Kolkata Knight Riders hope to keep the momentum going to keep their title hopes in the Indian Premier League afloat.
Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) Observing that 150 was a decent target to set, Kings XI Punjab skipper Adam Gilchrist Friday singled out Kolkata Knight Riders' batsman Eoin Morgan's blistering 26 ball 42 for taking away the game from the visitors.
Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) A masterly unbeaten 51 by Manvinder Bisla piloted holders Kolkata Knight Riders to a six-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab in their crucial Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens here Friday.
Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders recorded their third win in the Indian Premier League'S (IPL) sixth edition with a convincing six-wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab at the Edens Gardens here Friday.
Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab skipper Adam Gilchrist won the toss and chose to bat first in their Indian Premier League match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens here Friday.
Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) While they managed to sneak in a four run victory in their last encounter, Kings XI Punjab are aware that beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at home will be a tough proposition.
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, who has started an online campaign "Men against Rape and Discrimination" (MARD), says the responsibility to create a safer environment for women lies not just with the government, but with every citizen.
Kolkata, April 25 (ANI): A Kolkata sub-divisional magistrate's court on Thursday placed Ponzi king Sudipto Sen and two other accused in 14 days police custody for their role in the perpetrating the Saradha Chit Fund scam.
Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) Languishing way down the points table, Kolkata Knight Riders are now struggling to cope with a spate of injuries to key players ahead of their Indian Premier League match against Kings XI Punjab here Friday.
Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) Mumbai Indians regular skipper Ricky Ponting, who has been struggling with the bat, willingly opted out of the team for the crucial tie against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens Wednesday.
Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) Observing that 160 was a defendable target, Kolkata Knight Riders' spinner Sunil Narine Wednesday rued the absence of all-rounder Jacques Kallis, who could not turn up to bowl after getting injured while batting against Mumbai Indians in their IPL encounter at the Eden Gardens here.
Kolkata, April 24 (IANS) Riding on a rollicking start, Kolkata Knight Riders scored 159/6 in their crucial Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians at the Eden Gardens here Wednesday.
Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) With their title defence under threat following a string of losses, the Kolkata Knight Riders have a selection headache on the foreigners-front, ahead of their crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Mumbai Indians Wednesday.
Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) Welcoming batting legend Sachin Tendulkar to the club of 40, former India skipper and Mumbai Indians mentor Anil Kumble Tuesday said a win over Kolkata Knight Riders Wednesday will be the best way to celebrate April 24 - the maestro's birthday.
Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) They have drawn a blank in away games, and even lost at home. Now, with their backs to the wall, it is the proverbial "do or die" situation for holders Kolkata Knight Riders as they take on perennial underachievers Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here Wednesday.
Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) They have drawn a blank in away games, and even lost at home. Now, with their backs to the wall, it is the proverbial "do or die" situation for holders Kolkata Knight Riders as they take on perennial underachievers Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here Wednesday.
Borno (Nigeria), April 22 (IANS) At least 185 people were confirmed dead in a weekend crossfire between the military and Boko Haram sect in Baga, a fishing community located in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State, according to military authorities.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) After Mahendra Singh Dhoni started tweeting the 'Sir Jadeja' jokes, they have now become a hit with his teammates at the Chennai Super Kings.
Srinagar, April 21 (ANI): Kashmir University has organised a 26-day-long health awareness camp for houseboat owners at the idyllic Dal Lake here.
Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) Blaming the batsmen for a humiliating loss against Chennai Super Kings in their Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir Saturday said it was time for his willowers to pull up their socks.
Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) Following his Man of the Match performance against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens Saturday, Chennai Super Kings alrounder Ravinder Jadeja not only got words of praise from his skipper M.S. Dhoni but also from coach Stephen Fleming.
Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Eden Gardens here Saturday.
Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) If you are a special guest of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), then be prepared to be seated in glass fronted air-conditioned lounges, with state-of-the-art LCDs, non-stop food service and cushy sink-in chairs while watching matches in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) After heavy marketing of branded merchandise, desserts and drinks themed on the sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) hawkers selling flags, headbands and caps have also taken to advertising their wares with a twist.
Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings restricted Kings XI Punjab to 119 for nine in 20 overs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Eden Gardens here Saturday.
Kolkata, April 19 (IANS) A 40-pound cake decorated with 40 different pictures of him will greet master blaster Sachin Tendulkar as he completes 40 at the iconic Eden Gardens April 24 when the maestro's Mumbai Indians take on Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL match.
Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir Sunday credited batsman Eoin Morgan for their emphatic win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens here.
Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody Sunday blamed his team's poor defending skills for their humiliating loss against Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens here.
Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Notwithstanding successive injuries which have plagued his international career, Bengal batsman Manoj Tiwary hopes to take the setbacks in his stride.
New York, April 13 (ANI): Gisele Bundchen has joined the Instagram community by posting a photo of herself wrapped in her native Brazilian flag, on Monday
New York, April 13 (ANI): Gisele Bundchen has joined the Instagram community by posting a photo of herself wrapped in her native Brazilian flag, on Monday
Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) Conceding that momentum was not with them after two consecutive losses, defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) hope to turn things around in their next encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad Sunday.
Washington, April 13 (ANI): Robert Pattinson and on-off girlfriend Kristen Stewart were seen celebrating her birthday with 40 other pals at a margarita-fueled dinner at Malo, a Mexican eatery in Silver Lake, California.
London, Apr 11 (ANI): English golf ace Lee Westwood has hit back at Colin Montgomerie, saying that he is in the right shape to win Majors for many more years to come, in a not-so-subtle dig at Montgomerie's weight.
Guatemala City, April 9 (IANS/EFE) Guatemala will advertise the country as a destination for foreign visitors with the aim of boosting the economy.
Srinagar, Apr 7 (ANI): In a startling revelation on Sunday, a local houseboat owner in Srinagar revealed that the person who killed the British tourist was also a tourist and not a Kashmiri.
Srinagar, April 6 (IANS) A 24-year-old British woman was found murdered Saturday in a houseboat on Dal Lake here and the alleged murderer - a Dutch national, living on the same boat - has been arrested and has confessed to the crime, police said.
Srinagar, Apr 6 (ANI): The state interior minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo, said on Saturday that police are investigating the mysterious death of a 24 year-old British national. Sarah Groves, was found in a pool of blood on a houseboat on Saturday in Dal Lake in Srinagar.
Srinagar, April 6 (IANS) A 24-year-old British woman was found murdered Saturday in a houseboat on Dal Lake in Srinagar. A Dutch national who had also been living in the same houseboat has been arrested, police said.
Srinagar, Apr. 6 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday informed that a British woman had been found murdered inside a houseboat on the Dal Lake here.
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A new garden which boasts of exquisite flora, cloud forests and waterfalls, along with a fine dining and shopping experience - with the grand Marina Bay in the background - is all set to woo tourists, a Singapore Tourism Board official said here Friday.
Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Designer Agnimitra Paul is a huge fan of Indian Premeir League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders, but says she will miss its owner Shah Rukh Khan's presence at the forthcoming matches in the city.
Kolkata, April 4 (IANS) Profusely praising Caribbean spinner Sunil Narine, an ecstatic Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir gave credit to his bowlers for holding the Delhi Daredevils to a below-par score that helped his team start the Indian Premier League on a winning note.
Kolkata, April 4 (IANS) Terming his team Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) victory over Delhi Daredevils (DD) as "wonderful", an exuberant Shah Rukh Khan said he would do a double somersault if his team wins the Indian Premier League (IPL) again.
Kolkata, April 4 (IANS) Terming his team Kolkata Knight Riders' smashing victory over Delhi Daredevils "wonderful", an exuberant Shahrukh Khan felt elated to "return back" to the "city of joy" for the opening match of the sixth edition of Indian Premier League.
Kolkata, April 4 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils skipper Mahela Jayawardene blamed loss of too many quick wickets for their six-wicket loss to Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening game of the Indian Premier League at the Eden Gardens here Wednesday.
Kolkata, April 4 (IANS) Pledging loyalty towards Mumbai, their hometown, Bollywood actors Imran Khan and Sonakshi Sinha Wednesday expressed excitement on watching their first ever match at the Eden Gardens -- the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Daredevils.
Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) Dubbing himself and his "Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Again" co-actors Sonakshi Sinha and Imran Khan "great fans of the Indian Premier League", Bollywood's "Khiladi" Akhshay Kumar refused to take sides as defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders clashed with Delhi Daredevils in the first game of IPL-6 at the Eden Gardens here Wednesday.
Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Sunil Narine finished with a four wicket haul as Delhi Daredevils were skittled out for 128 in the opening game of the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League at the Eden Gardens here Wednesday.
Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) Lauding the star-studded opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL), cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar Wednesday said he specially liked the Bollywood connection.
Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) As the sixth season of the IPL dawned at the Eden Gardens here Wednesday, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir after winning the toss, chose to field against Delhi Daredevils - continuing the tradition of teams electing to bowl first in the opening game. Only Chennai Super Kings had broken the tradition by opting to bat first in 2011.
Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) The Delhi Daredevils, ahead of their match against Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening game of the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Wednesday wished a speedy recovery to teammate Jesse Ryder who was seriously injured in an assault.
Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) With the iconic Eden Gardens hosting the opening battle between holders Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Daredevils Wednesday, Kolkata uncorked the fizz of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a host of beverages on offer, especially for cricket fans.
Sydney, Apr 3 (ANI): New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League's (IPL) opening match on Wednesday night because of a hamstring injury.
Los Angeles, April 3 (IANS) Singer Tina Turner is set to marry music producer Erwin Bach.
Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) As Kolkata gets ready to unleash its love for cricket and Bollywood, fans of the nine Indian Premier League (IPL) teams lined up for tee-shirts and jerseys which were selling like hot-cakes across the eastern metropolis, hosting a gala opener to the sixth edition of the tournament at the Salt Lake stadium here Tuesday.
Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) Though the eastern metropolis hosted a gala opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Tuesday evening, most Bengal industry captains skipped the Salt Lake Stadium.
Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) As Kolkata gets ready to unleash its love for cricket and Bollywood, fans of the nine Indian Premier League (IPL) teams lined up for tee-shirts and jerseys which were selling like hot-cakes across the eastern metropolis, hosting a gala opener to the sixth edition of the tournament at the Salt Lake stadium here Tuesday.
Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) Waving gold and purple flags and banners, frenzied fans of defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders descended onto the Salt Lake stadium here, the inaugural venue of the sixth Indian Premier League, to witness a star-studded spectacle Tuesday.
Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) Out of favour India opener and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Gautam Gambhir Tuesday refused to take the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a stage to make his comeback.
Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) Having already lost star batsmen Kevin Pietersen and Jesse Ryder to injuries, the Delhi Daredevils (DD) may now miss dashing opener Virender Sehwag, down with a back problem, too in the Indian Premier League (IPL) opener against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) here Wednesday.
Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) Dashing batsman Virender Sehwag has a back spasm and it is doubtful he will be Delhi Daredevils' tournament opener against title holders Kolkata Knight Riders Wednesday, coach Eric Simons said Tuesday.
Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) Breaking the stereotype of stories that showcase mainly male bonding, new Bengali film "Ami Aar Amar Girlfriends", set for release later this month, focuses on female bonding, with the director calling it biographical.
Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) Promising to give a spectacular opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League in Kolkata Tuesday, Bollywood megastar Shahrukh Khan said it would be an unprecedented experience for the country.
Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) The Indian Premier League T20 tourney - synonymising cricket, cash, controversies and dollops of glamour - opens its sixth edition Tuesday with a cultural gala marrying the rhythm of American rap music with Bollywood dhamaka, but ironically at a iconic soccer venue where the likes of Lionel Messi have mesmerised tens of thousands of spectators in the past.
Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) As the curtains go up on a mix of cricket and culture at the opening ceremony of the sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) Tuesday, fans of cricket and Bollywood lined up at the Salt Lake Stadium's gates since early morning Monday to claim their share of tickets of the inaugural event.
Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) Fans of Indian Premier League (IPL) can breathe easy with the weatherman predicting a 'partly cloudy sky' and a rain-free day Tuesday, when the cash-rich tournament begins with a gala opening programme at the Salt Lake Stadium here.
Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) The Shah Rukh Khan owned Red Chillies Entertainment (RCE) which broke even last year is hoping for a 25 percent growth year on year, a top company official said here Monday.
Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) After being dropped from the Indian Test squad, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir is now "more focused and working harder", a team colleague said.
Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) 'Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo' go the Bangla rock bands in staunch support of defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as the knights clash with Delhi Daredevils in the first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 6, beginning here April 3.
Srinagar, Mar 30 (ANI): Picturesque and historic Mughal gardens have geared up to get a facelift ahead of tourist season in Srinagar.
Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) Known as a foodie's favourite, Kolkata will tickle the taste buds with lip-smacking Tandoori delights as a special treat for cricket enthusiasts during the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches that begins here April 3.
