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

Witch-hunting is not about superstition, say experts

May 9, 2013 at 11:28 AM

Kolkata, May 9 (IANS) Women lynched, sexually exploited and forcibly evicted from their homes after being branded witches. Witch-hunting is not about a stray report tucked away in a corner of the newspaper but an increasingly worrying pan-India trend that specifically targets women in a patriarchal society, say experts.

Nautanki Saala Review: Must watch if you crave for an Intelligent Comedy

April 12, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Nautanki Saala is a must watch if you crave for an intelligent comedy, superb acting and believe in friendship. Ayushmann and Kunaal are impeccable in their roles

Some 'nautanki' or action - What's your box-office pick this week? (IANS Preview)

April 9, 2013 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) During the second week of the ongoing sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL), ticket counters at movie theatres are likely to get crowds this Friday either for the action-packed thriller "Commando" or romantic comedy "Nautanki Saala".

Will OBCs be the deciders for Gujarat polls?

December 1, 2012 at 4:19 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 1 (IANS) If there is one community that holds the answers to who will form the next government in Gujarat after the December assembly polls, it is the state's OBCs, the intermediate castes who are officially known as other backward classes, a leading sociologist says.

Mumbai market fire photo given 'Picture of the Year' award

October 31, 2012 at 10:28 PM

Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) The photograph of a shopkeeper battling a massive market fire in Mumbai has been given the 'Picture of the Year' award by Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan. India Today photojournalist Mandar Deodhar had taken the picture in 2011.

Media Foundation of India awards declared

August 22, 2012 at 11:12 PM

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Media Foundation of India (MFI) in association with Yes Bank Wednesday announced the winners of the MFI-Yes Bank National Press Photo Contest 2012.

Police file case over Goa land allotment

August 18, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Panaji, Aug 18 (IANS) After nearly six years of delay, Goa Police Saturday filed a first information report (FIR) against "unknown" people in connection with an alleged multi-crore rupee land allotment scam in special economic zones (SEZs).

Pakistan's new panel chief follows Gandhi's teachings

July 10, 2012 at 11:20 AM

Islamabad, July 10 (IANS) Pakistan's new Chief Election Commissioner Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim was born in India's Gujarat state where he attended lectures given by Mahatma Gandhi. He continues to be inspired by his teachings of non-violence and peace, a media report said.

Footballer dies after on-field injury in West Bengal

July 9, 2012 at 11:20 PM

Kolkata, July 9 (IANS) Yet again bringing into stark focus the lack of medical facilities on India's soccer grounds, a footballer died following an on-field injury after he was moved from one health care facility to another in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district.

Great efforts required for restoring people faith in Ayurveda: Karan Singh

May 8, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Former Health and Family Planning Minister and M.P. Karan Singh said that Ayurveda is the most ancient and holistic way of treatment.

Bengal schoolboy brings pistol to shoot principal

April 17, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) A high school student in West Bengal's Murshidabad district was caught with a gun and bullets which he had brought purportedly to kill the principal who had earlier scolded him.

National Advisory Council meets to discuss key issues related to urban poverty

October 21, 2011 at 9:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21(ANI): National Advisory Council (NAC) Chairman Sonia Gandhi today met its members in New Delhi and discussed a wide range of issues that affect the urban poor.

UAE-based Indian doctor publishes book on legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar

April 24, 2011 at 12:35 PM

Dubai, Apr 24 (ANI): UAE-based Indian-origin doctor Mandar Bichu has published a book on legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, encompassing her six-decade-long enigmatic career.

Book on Mahatma Gandhi released at Delhi Book Fair

December 29, 2010 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec.29 (ANI): The book titled 'Ek mahatma Ka Abhyudaya', the Hindi translation of renowned author and historian late J.N. Uppal's original English book 'Gandhi Ordained in South Africa' was released at the 16th Delhi Book Fair on Wednesday.

German students pick-up Hindi in Ahmedabad to understand Indian culture

October 28, 2010 at 5:06 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct.28 (ANI): Five German students are here learning Hindi at the Bhasha Bhavan Vidyapeeth Institute. They are on a year-long study tour of India.

CWG: 43 gold medals at stake, all eyes upon Indian shooters

October 8, 2010 at 11:02 AM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (ANI): The action will hot up on fifth day of the XIXth Commonwealth Games as a total of 43 gold medals will be up for grabs in various disciplines.

FIA inspection of India's Formula One track a mere formality: Hughes

September 10, 2010 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Sep. 10 (ANI): Vice President-Operations, Jaypee Sports International (JPSI) Mark Hughes here on Friday said that the inspection of Formula One race track in Greater Noida would be conducted by the International Automobile Federation (FIA), in May next year, and should be seen as just a formality.

CM Shiela Dikshit releases book on Delhi's Political History

July 8, 2010 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit on Thursday released a book titled "Capital Phenomenon---a Political History of Delhi: 1998-2009" penned down by a senior journalist Siddharth Mishra.

Voting begins for second phase of Jharkhand assembly polls

December 2, 2009 at 10:03 AM

Ranchi, Dec 2 (ANI): Polling for the second phase of the five-phased Jharkhand assembly elections began amidst tight security on Wednesday morning.

People make beelines at showrooms to catch glimpse of 'Nano'

April 1, 2009 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai/ Kolkata, Apr 1 (ANI): Scores of Nano-buffs made beelines at the showrooms to catch the glimpse of 'Nano', the world's cheapest car.

Human hair waste can provide nutrients to plants

December 30, 2008 at 2:51 PM

Washington, Dec 30 (ANI): Studies have shown that human hair, a readily available waste generated from barbershops and hair salons, combined with additional compost, is an additional nutrient source for crops.

Moments of Mumbai terror in 2009 Press Club calender

December 18, 2008 at 3:51 PM

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) 'Mumbai Moment 2009' will be the theme of the state Press Club's New Year calendar, which will carry 13 images of the recent terror attacks by photo-journalists.

Bangladeshi man held in Ahmedabad

November 3, 2008 at 9:49 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 3 (IANS) A 30-year-old man from Bangladesh allegedly staying here illegally has been arrested, police said Monday.

SGPC demands arrest of Dera Sacha Sauda chief

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Amritsar July 18 (ANI): Condemning the killing of a Sikh in a clash between followers of the Dera Sacha Sauda Sect and a group of Sikhs in Haryana's Dabwali town today, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee (SGPC) demanded the immediate arrest of Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the chief of the sect.