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

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

Minor raped in Delhi

May 8, 2013 at 7:28 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A four-year-old girl was raped by a 20-year-old neighbour when she was alone at her house here, police said Wednesday.

Haryana youth commits suicide, a day after girlfriend

April 18, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), April 18 (IANS) Just a day after his girlfriend committed suicide, a yoth studying at the Maharishi Dayanand University (MDU) here ended his life by consuming a poisonous substance, police said Thursday.

Two children dead in Delhi slum fire

April 12, 2013 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) At least two children died and five people were injured when a major fire broke out in a sprawling slum cluster in west Delhi's Narela area Friday afternoon.

Two children dead in Delhi slum fire

April 12, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) At least two children died and six people were injured after a major fire broke out in a sprawling slum cluster in west Delhi's Narela area Friday afternoon. Four fire service officials also sustained minor injuries when an angry mob attacked them, a fire service official said.

To strengthen it's strong hold, BJP eyeing on Maharshi Valmiki and Baba Saheb

April 10, 2013 at 5:13 PM

To further strengthen its strong hold in Dalits BJP will be celebrating birth anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar along with initiating various schemes for the benefits and development of the class. Announcing the launch of this program Delhi BJP president Vijay Goel said that on 14th of April in Burari Delhi,

Ex-finance company official held for fraud

March 31, 2013 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) A former finance company executive, accused of a Rs.1.5-crore fraud, has been arrested, Delhi Police said Sunday.

Telegu director Bapu conferred award

March 10, 2013 at 11:31 PM

Vishakhapatnam, March 10 (IANS) Veteran Telugu director Bapu a.k.a Sattiraju Laxmi Narayanawas conferred the "Vishwa Vikyata Dharshaka Maharishi" award by industrialist-politician T. Subbarami Reddy (TSR).

Samajwadi Party leader shot dead

February 25, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Ghaziabad, Feb 25 (IANS) A neighbour Monday barged into the house of a Samajwadi Party (SP) leader here and shot him dead over a row over a shop, police said.

Minor girl gang-raped in Delhi

January 29, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) A 17-year-old girl was gang-raped here by two unidentified men, police said Tuesday.

Now Ramayana in Polish language

January 14, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Warsaw, Jan 14 (IANS) Ramayana, the great Indian epic, is now available in Polish language, courtesy Janusz Krzyzowski, an Indologist in Poland who has translated the monumental work.

Autopsy confirms Ghaziabad's minor girl was raped

January 11, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Ghaziabad, Jan 11 (IANS) The autopsy of a six-year-old who was found murdered here Thursday morning has confirmed that she was raped before being killed, police said Friday.

Is Santa Claus Finn, Norwegian or Turk? (Comment)

December 24, 2012 at 1:57 PM

Even though my best memories of Christmas are associated with Lucknow of the '60s, a Christmas experience I find difficult to forget is my meeting with the "Real Santa Claus" some years ago. Let me share this experience with you.

Top sportmen's unique brain characteristics make them true champions

June 19, 2012 at 7:52 PM

Washington, June 19 (ANI): Some people excel - whether as world-class athletes, virtuoso musicians, or top CEOs.

Six arrested for robbery in Delhi

June 16, 2012 at 11:46 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) A woman employee and her husband were among six people arrested for looting the home of a lawyer here, police said Saturday.

Manmohan Singh says Government committed to develop Sanskrit

January 5, 2012 at 1:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (ANI): Emphasising that the Sanskrit language has been the source of values and ideals that have sustained India through the ages, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday said that the Central Government is committed to the promotion and development of Sanskrit.

Transcendental Meditation may help school students beat stress

November 17, 2011 at 5:04 PM

Washington, Nov 17 (ANI): Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique can significantly decrease psychological distress in public school students, according to a new study.

NABH Accreditation to Maharishi Ayurveda Hospital

October 24, 2011 at 12:00 PM

Carrying forwards its legacy of excellence, Maharishi Ayurveda has added a new feather in its crown as it has got NABH accreditation.

England's 1st state-funded 'Free School' is a Krishna School

September 4, 2011 at 12:50 PM

Nevada (US), Sept 4 (ANI): The Krishna-Avanti Primary School in Leicester City, which opened on September 1, is the first one along with another London school among the 24 pioneering flagship state-funded "Free Schools" set to open in the UK, according to reports.

State-funded Hindu and Sikh schools set to open in UK

August 30, 2011 at 4:50 PM

Nevada (US), August 30 (ANI): Hinduism and Sikhism-centered schools are among the 24 pioneering state-funded "free schools" opening in the United Kingdom (UK) next month.

'Priest' Russell Brand uses new power to marry couple legally

August 29, 2011 at 6:51 PM

London, Aug 29 (ANI): British comedian Russell Brand, who feels closer to God since joining America's Universal Life Church, has used his new power to perform weddings.

Maharishi School in UK to offer 'free' yoga, meditation lessons to kids as young as 4

August 29, 2011 at 4:13 PM

London, August 29 (ANI): A UK school run according to the teachings of Indian-born guru Maharishi Yogi is set to be funded by the taxpayers.

'Transcendental Meditation' can halve deaths from heart disease, stroke

June 28, 2011 at 1:31 PM

Washington, June 28 (ANI): A study has suggested that stress management programmes such as 'Transcendental Meditation' should be brought into use to reduce heart disease related deaths.

Transcendental Meditation 'improves Math and English scores'

March 22, 2011 at 12:18 PM

Washington, March 22 (ANI): A new study has shown that the Transcendental Meditation technique may be an effective approach to improve math and English academic achievement in low-performing students.

Brit school run by followers of Beatles' yogi to teach meditation daily

January 31, 2011 at 3:20 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): A private school in Britain run by followers of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the spiritualist who taught The Beatles transcendental meditation, is set to daily impart the technique to students.

Chandigarh hosts Renewable Energy Expo.

December 2, 2010 at 7:45 PM

Chandigarh, Dec.2 (ANI): A three-day-long unique Renewable Energy Expo was held here, showcasing a variety of renewable and solar energy products.

Meditation practices differ in their ingredients, effects

July 21, 2010 at 5:23 PM

Washington, July 21 (ANI): The Buddhist, Chinese, and Vedic traditions of meditations are different both "in their ingredients and their effects", according to researchers.

Beatles and Ravi Shankar met at Zsa Zsa Gabor's LSD party: Byrds singer

April 19, 2010 at 4:40 PM

London, April 19 (ANI): The Beatles were introduced to the music of Indian sitar maestro Ravi Shankar at Zsa Zsa Gabor's LSD party in LA, The Byrds founder Roger McGuinn has revealed.

Transcendental Meditation may help fight depression

April 8, 2010 at 12:51 PM

Washington, Apr 8 (ANI): Transcendental Meditation, a stress-busting technique, may help reduce symptoms of depression, according to two new studies.

How transcendental meditation can prevent war and terrorism

March 23, 2010 at 1:05 PM

Washington, March 23 (ANI): A new research paper has pointed how militaries worldwide could use the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi program, founded by Indian spiritual guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, as a non-religious and scientifically verified way to prevent war and terrorism. hen used in a military context, these meditation practices are known as Invincible Defense Technology (IDT).

How transcendental meditation can prevent war and terrorism

March 20, 2010 at 3:28 PM

Washington, March 20 (ANI): A new research paper has pointed how militaries worldwide could use the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi program, founded by Indian spiritual guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, as a non-religious and scientifically verified way to prevent war and terrorism.

Russell Brand's spiritual feat

December 8, 2009 at 2:55 PM

London, Dec 8 (ANI): Russell Brand has taken a new step towards spirituality - he recently returned from a four-day retreat to master the art of transcendental meditation.

David Lynch to shoot film about TM guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in India

November 18, 2009 at 3:59 PM

Nevada (US), Nov 18 (ANI): Oscar nominated David Lynch will make a film about Transcendental Meditation (tm) guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, according to reports.

Paul McCartney's son to make US debut at charity gala

November 5, 2009 at 3:22 PM

London, Nov 5 (ANI): Sir Paul McCartney's son James is all set to rock in the US as he makes his American debut at a charity event hosted by filmmaker David Lynch.

Transcendental meditation cuts stress, boosts mental health among breast cancer patients

October 14, 2009 at 10:58 AM

Washington, Oct 14 (ANI): The Transcendental Meditation technique can help reduce stress and improve mental health and emotional well-being among women with breast cancer, says a new study.

Minor burnt to death in Delhi slum fire

May 8, 2009 at 6:33 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) An eight-year-old boy was burnt to death after a fire broke out in a slum cluster here, a fire brigade official said Friday.

Prostitution racket using minor girls busted

April 28, 2009 at 9:02 PM

Ghaziabad, April 28 (IANS) The Ghaziabad police Tuesday claimed to have busted a gang allegedly purchasing minor girls, lured to the capital, and forcing them into prostitution, after a customer helped one of the girls contact her parents and inform them of her plight.

Man kills father over illicit relationship

April 21, 2009 at 7:08 PM

Ghaziabad, April 21 (IANS) Incensed after catching his wife and his father in a clinch, a man bludgeoned his father to death here Tuesday, police said.

Parties should give more tickets to rich: Wealthiest candidate

April 19, 2009 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) He is unabashed about his new found fame as the wealthiest candidate in the Lok Sabha polls. Deepak Bhardwaj of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) says the rich can 'serve the poor better' and should get more nominations in elections.

Punished by teacher, 11-year-old girl goes into coma

April 16, 2009 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) An 11-year-old student of a government school here went into a coma after she was punished by a teacher, police said Thursday.

Delhi Police constable, wife attempt suicide

April 15, 2009 at 9:11 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) A Delhi Police constable and his wife allegedly tried to commit suicide Wednesday by consuming poison at their northwest Delhi home, police said, adding that the couple was depressed as their three children were suffering from chickenpox.

Macca, Ringo Starr reunite for meditation charity concert

April 6, 2009 at 12:35 PM

London, Apr 6 (ANI): Former 'The Beatles' members Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunited for a concert on April 4, to raise money for a meditation charity.

McCartney, Starr reunite to promote meditation

April 6, 2009 at 12:13 AM

London, April 5 (IANS) Beatle legends Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr shared the stage Sunday to talk about their experiences of learning transcendental meditation together more than 40 years ago.

Ringo Starr did not like being in India

April 5, 2009 at 10:34 AM

New York, Apr 5 (ANI): Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has revealed that he did not like being in India much during 1968.

Macca, Ringo Starr reunite to teach youngsters meditation

April 2, 2009 at 12:16 PM

London, April 2 (ANI): Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will come together on stage to teach meditation to youngsters.

Man throws two daughters into a canal in Ghaziabad

March 25, 2009 at 11:46 PM

Ghaziabad, March 25 (IANS) A 32-year-old father of five allegedly threw two of his minor daughters into a canal here, police said Wednesday.

2 meditation schools planned for UK kids

February 13, 2009 at 6:22 PM

London, Feb 13 (ANI): Brit kids will be taught transcendental meditation under plans to open two schools specializing in the technique.

Human rights body not satisfied with Delhi shoot-out report

January 6, 2009 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Unhappy with the Delhi Police's interim report, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked them to come out with a full enquiry report on the Jamia Nagar shoot-out in the capital within six weeks' time.

A realistic collective strategy to prevent terrorism

December 17, 2008 at 1:01 AM

The attack by gunmen on Mumbai's landmarks and hotels shows that the armed forces of India, despite their advanced technologies and valiant efforts, are still struggling to eliminate

Court pulls up Delhi Police over media leak on terrorists

December 15, 2008 at 9:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday pulled up Delhi Police over leaking to the media the confessional statements of three alleged terrorists involved in the Delhi serial blasts.

An evening of peace in Jamia Nagar for Mumbai victims

December 6, 2008 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) To share the pain of the Mumbai carnage victims, residents of Jamia Nagar in south Delhi Saturday ogranised an evening of 'peace', in defence of 'non-violence and love' and to abhor 'hate and violence'.

In Jamia Nagar, they came in droves to vote for change

November 29, 2008 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) With the controversial Sep 19 Jamia Nagar shootout and the pathetic infrastructure in their area on mind, people in the Muslim-dominated Okhla constituency came out in large numbers Saturday to vote for change in the Delhi assembly elections.

In southern India, a magnet for seekers of spirituality (Feature)

November 26, 2008 at 9:50 AM

Thiruvannamalai, Nov 26 (IANS) Not many beyond Tamil Nadu know that every full moon day, this temple town attracts over 300,000 Indian and foreign visitors who come to trek 14 km clockwise around a mountain here.

Invoke MCOCA against Delhi serial blasts accused: BJP

November 23, 2008 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sunday demanded invoking the provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act (MCOCA) against those accused in the Sep 13 serial bombings in Delhi.

Avoid stereotypes that enlarge fault lines, introspect: PM

November 23, 2008 at 4:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Restoring the faith of the people is a major challenge before the police force, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Sunday while exhorting police officers to avoid stereotypes that might enlarge 'fault lines in our society'.

Beatles guitarist George Harrison's revealing interview unearthed after 40 years

November 22, 2008 at 2:37 PM

London, Nov 22 (ANI): After 40 years, a previously-unheard interview with The Beatles' late guitarist George Harrison has come to light.

'Delhi's anti-terror cell misusing custodial detention'

November 19, 2008 at 12:32 AM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Delhi Police's elite anti-terrorism wing Special Cell has gravely misused custodial detention of the accused in the Sep 13 serial blasts in the capital, a human rights group said Tuesday.

Arundhati Roy wants probe into Jamia Nagar shootout

October 19, 2008 at 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Celebrated writer Arundhati Roy has joined the chorus of people demanding a probe into the Jamia Nagar incident in the capital last month, though she does not think the shootout in which two suspected terrorists were killed was a 'fake enounter'.

Jamia Nagar vows not to vote for Congress or BJP

October 18, 2008 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Residents of Jamia Nagar say they will give vent to their anger over the police shootout in the area last month by voting out the sitting Congress legislator and ushering in a candidate of their choice in the Delhi assembly polls Nov 29.

Delhi will be transformed, promises Sheila Dikshit (Interview)

October 17, 2008 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) The city is undergoing a transition and in two years Delhi will become a world class capital, promises Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit as she prepares for another election.

NHRC yet to receive Delhi Police report on Jamia Nagar shootout

October 16, 2008 at 11:49 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Thursday denied media reports that it had given a clean chit to the Delhi Police in the Sep 19 Jamia Nagar shootout in which two suspected terrorists were gunned down and said it has not yet received a report from the police on the incident.

Congress should check growing unrest among Muslims: Amar Singh

October 16, 2008 at 11:49 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party Thursday urged the Congress to check the growing unrest and discontent among Muslims in the country and to bring the minority community into the mainstream.

Delhi Police yet to submit Jamia shootout report: NHRC

October 16, 2008 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Contrary to some media reports, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Thursday confirmed it had not yet received any report from Delhi Police on the Jamia Nagar shootout in which two suspected terrorists were killed last month.

Child rights body issues notice to police for 'picking up' juveniles

October 14, 2008 at 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Amod Kanth, who is now chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Child Rights, said the commission has issued notice to Delhi Police for 'picking up' some juveniles for interrogation in Jamia Nagar after the Sep 19 shootout and holding them back for hours.

Sharma was with Special Cell: Delhi Police

October 6, 2008 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Inspector M.C. Sharma, who was killed in a shootout with suspected terrorists in Jamia Nagar here Sep 19, was with the Special Cell and was not going to be transferred, Delhi Police clarified Sunday, responding to Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh's remarks.

A diminished Eid spirit in Jamia Nagar

October 6, 2008 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Droves of people dressed in new clothes made their way through the clamouring traffic in Jamia Nagar's narrow streets to share presents, meet friends and celebrate Eid, but somehow the real spirit that has marked this festival every year was missing this time.

Spiritualist worries about India's spinal health

October 6, 2008 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) For spiritualist and mind healer Anoop Shukla, the human spine is a biomechanical marvel that controls moods, mobility and the general flow of good living.

A diminished Eid spirit in Jamia Nagar

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Droves of people dressed in new clothes made their way through the clamouring traffic in Jamia Nagar's narrow streets to share presents, meet friends and celebrate Eid, but somehow the real spirit that has marked this festival every year was missing this time.

Handling terror: why this double-standard?

September 30, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Now that it is getting clear each day that Jamia Nagar encounter, like many fake encounters in this country, has something fishy about it, the role of police,

Spiritualist worries about India's spinal health

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) For spiritualist and mind healer Anoop Shukla, the human spine is a biomechanical marvel that controls moods, mobility and the general flow of good living.

Shivraj Patil condoles inspector M C Sharma's death

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sept 20 (ANI): Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil on Saturday condoled the death of Delhi police inspector M.C. Sharma.

Uneasy calm in New Delhi's 'encounter lane'

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi/ Ghaziabad, Sept 20 (ANI): It was an uneasy calm in the 'encounter lane' of Jamia Nagar here today, a day after the Delhi Police's Special Cell killed two militants, including the alleged mastermind of Delhi blasts, Abu Bashar.

Two HuJI militants killed in Delhi encounter

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sept 19 (ANI): Two HuJI militants were killed and one was apprehended in a police encounter at Jamia Nagar in New Delhi today.

Delhi's 27-member squad for National cross-country (Capital Sports)

February 14, 2008 at 12:00 AM

A 27-member Delhi contingent left for Goa On Wednesday to take part in the National cross-country meet, scheduled

Sandeep guides LB Shastri to Nishant memorial final (CAPITAL SPORTS)

February 13, 2008 at 12:00 AM

A fine all-round display by Sandeep Kaushik (35, 3/15) aided LB Shastri Club to beat Subhania Club by 31 runs to enter the final of the third Nishant