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

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

Hilltop temple in Himachal opens

May 19, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Shimla, May 19 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Sunday inaugurated a hilltop temple in upper Shimla, reconstructed and restored at a cost of Rs.1.25 crore.

Six years on, grieving mother files case against cops

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Patna, May 16 (IANS) Nearly six years after her son was killed with two others, a mother in Bihar has finally gathered the courage to file a complaint against seven police officials alleging that they killed the youths in a staged shootout.

Oust Nitish regime for change in Bihar: Rabri Devi

May 15, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Patna, May 15 (ANI): Highlighting the rising cases of atrocities against the feminine gender and the rise in abduction cases, former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi on Wednesday launched a frontal attack on the Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal-United (JD-U) Government in the state, and urged the people to overthrow the 'corrupt' from power.

India women footballers win first friendly against Bahrain

May 14, 2013 at 11:02 PM

Riffa (Bahrain), May 14 (IANS) The Indian women's senior national team started their quest to qualify for the AFC Women's Asian Cup next year in style by getting the better of Bahrain in the first of the two friendlies 2-1 in their own backyard at the National Football Stadium here Tuesday.

Indian women's football team arrives in Bahrain for friendlies

May 13, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Manama, May 13 (IANS) The Indian women's senior national football team arrived here for their two friendlies against Bahrain Tuesday and Thursday.

Tuli to lead India in Asian Cup qualifiers

May 12, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Defender Tuli Goon will be leading a 23-member Indian women's football team for the AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers to be held in Palestine May 21-25.

Classical singer Girija Devi hospitalised

May 11, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Lucknow, May 11 (IANS) Eminent classical singer and "Thumri" exponent Girija Devi was admitted to a hospital in Varanasi after the 85-year-old took ill, complaining of severe stomach ache, family members said Saturday.

CBI should be called in for chit fund scam: Mahasweta Devi

May 6, 2013 at 8:56 PM

Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) Terming the Saradha Group chit fund scam as a "disaster", Magsaysay award-winning writer Mahasweta Devi Monday said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) should be called in if it could solve the case.

Kerala physicians who keep alive traditional ayurveda (Feature)

May 5, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Thrissur (Kerala), May 5 (IANS) At age 74, ayurvedic physician Alathiyoor Narayanan Nambi still sees several patients daily, carrying forward a tradition his family has pursued for hundreds of years.

Food processing, a viable business in Manipur

May 2, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Imphal, May 2 (ANI): Imphal-based entrepreneur Hunjabam Shubhra Devi has provided an example of self-reliance and created jobs for others by foraying into the business of packaged food business.

'Gulaab Gang' inspired by real Gulabi gang: Juhi Chawla

April 27, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) Actress Juhi Chawla, who will be seen in a negative role in "Gulaab Gang", says the film "may be sort of" inspired by Sampat Pal Devi, the founder of Gulabi Gang in Uttar Pradesh.

Manipur youth take up mushroom cultivation

April 23, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Imphal, Apr. 23 (ANI): The youth of Manipur, who are keen to become financially independent, have found that mushroom cultivation can help them generate income not just for themselves but also for others.

Indian 'human computer' Shakuntala Devi dead

April 22, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Genius mathematician and astrologer Shakuntala Devi died at Bangalore Sunday morning at 8.15 am following a respiratory problem. Also famous as ?fastest human computer?, she was well known for her extraordinary ability of calculation and compute complex equations mentally within fraction of seconds.

President and PM condoles the death of ace Mathematician Shakuntala Devi

April 22, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Bangalore, April 22 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh condoled the death of ace Mathematician Shakuntala Devi, known as the world's the fastest 'human computer'.

Indian 'human computer' Shakuntala Devi no more

April 21, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Bangalore, April 21 (IANS) Indian mathematical genius and astrologer Shakuntala Devi, who was dubbed "human computer" for her swift numerical calculation abilities, passed away here Sunday after brief illness. She was 83.

Indian 'human computer' Shakuntala Devi no more

April 21, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Bangalore, April 21 (IANS) Indian mathematical genius and astrologer Shakuntala Devi, who was dubbed "human computer" for her swift numerical calculation abilities, passed away here Sunday after brief illness. She was 83 and is survived by a daughter.

Mother of Kerala festivals Thrissur Pooram begins

April 15, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Thrissur, April 15 (IANS) Thrissur Pooram, billed as the "mother of all festivals" in Kerala, begins Monday. The grand finale, however, will be days later, with the fireworks display on Sunday.

I don't blame anyone for the mess: Anjali

April 14, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Saddened by the recent turn of events, southern actress Anjali says she can't blame anyone for the mess in her life as she is herself responsible for it.

Ashas bring ray of hope for India's primary healthcare (Health Feature)

April 14, 2013 at 10:28 AM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) She is a harbinger of hope for milllions of village women across India - whether it is to take a pregnant woman to the hospital for delivery, vaccinating a child or ensuring family planning. For that is what her name, Asha, literally means.

Actress Anjali finally makes an appearance

April 13, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Southern actress Anjali, who went missing from Hyderabad Monday, has appeared before the police, saying she had gone to Mumbai as she "wanted a break from her busy shooting schedules and stress".

In a first, IIM Lucknow reduces fees

April 12, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Lucknow, April 12 (IANS) In a first, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow Friday reduced the fees for its post-graduate programme in management for the academic term 2013-2015.

Anjali still missing, police question producer

April 12, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Chennai, April 12 (IANS) It's been four days since southern actress Anjali went missing after accusing her step mother Bharati Devi and Tamil director Kalanjiyam of harassment. She continues to be untraced.

'Divorce student and mainstream politics'

April 11, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Kolkata, April 11 (IANS) Magsaysay award winning writer Mahasweta Devi Thursday urged that student politics must be "kept apart" from the general politics.

No alternative to Mamata: Mahasweta Devi

April 11, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Kolkata, April 11 (IANS) Condemning the treatment meted out to the West Bengal chief minister in Delhi, eminent writer and activist Mahasweta Devi Thursday said there was no alternative to Mamata Banerjee.

Rush in Himachal temples for Chaitra Navratras

April 11, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Shimla, April 11 (IANS) Tens of thousands of devotees are assembling at prominent Hindu temples in Himachal Pradesh Thursday with the onset of the 10-day Chaitra Navratras, considered by Hindus as a holy period.

Actress Anjali's brother worried about her whereabouts

April 10, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Chennai, April 10 (IANS) Southern actress Anjali, who has been in hiding after accusing her stepmother, Bharati Devi, and Tamil director Kalanjiyam of harassment, has left her brother Ravi Shankar worrying about her whereabouts.

Actress Anjali alleges harassment by step-mom, director

April 9, 2013 at 3:57 PM

Chennai, April 9 (IANS) Southern actress Anjali has accused her step-mother Bharati Devi and Tamil director Mu Kalanjiyam of harassment. She has alleged that the two have robbed her of all savings.

Nagarjuna, every director's delight: Veerabhadram (With Image)

April 8, 2013 at 11:17 AM

Chennai, April 8 (IANS) Director Veerabhadram, who has teamed up with Akkineni Nagarjuna in upcoming Telugu action-drama "Bhai", says working with the actor was truly delightful.

One drowned, eight hurt as water mainline bursts

April 8, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) In a freak accident, one person drowned and eight others were suffocated, including one seriously, when a water main pipeline burst and flooded their home Monday, officials of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

Property document only piece of paper if unregistered, unattested: SC

March 28, 2013 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court has said that a document bequeathing a property will remain just a piece of paper unless it is registered or attested by two witnesses to qualify it as a will.

Kerala temple: Where the lady with the lamp is a man

March 25, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Kollam (Kerala) March 25 (IANS) Men from across the state and now even outside it look forward to two days on the calendar of the famous Kottankulangara Devi Temple at Chavara near here for a chance to dress as women.

Himachal to link Himani Chamunda temple with road

March 23, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Kangra, March 23 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh plans to link the Aadi Himani Chamunda temple in the Dhauladhar mountain range with a road and develop it in line with the Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said here Saturday.

8 children killed, more then 12 injured after a truck rams into slum

March 20, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Eight children were killed and over a dozen were injured on Tuesday night, when a speeding truck overturned at Nagla Patwari near the bypass in Aligarh, 335 km from Lucknow, police said.

Truck rams into slum, eight kids killed

March 20, 2013 at 8:41 AM

Lucknow, March 20 (IANS) In a tragic incident late Tuesday night, eight children were killed and over a dozen injured when a speeding truck overturned at Nagla Patwari near the bypass in Aligarh, 335 km from here, police said.

India collects 8 medals at Asian Archery Grand Prix

March 14, 2013 at 11:02 PM

Bangkok, March 14 (IANS) The Indian archery team collected a haul of eight medals, including two gold, two Silver and four bronze, in the first Asian Grand Prix Archery Championship here Thursday.

Asian Cycling: Silver medallist two days ago, carries medal trays

March 13, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Greater Noida, March 13 (IANS) Two days after 16-year-old T. Manorama Devi made India proud by winning a silver in the junior category of the Asian Cycling Championships, she was found holding medal trays during felicitation of the senior riders.

Senior citizens murdered in Ghaziabad

March 8, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Ghaziabad, March 8 (IANS) Two senior citizens, a mother and her son, were killed in Ghaziabad on International Women's Day Friday.

Four killed in Uttar Pradesh road accident

March 6, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Lucknow, March 6 (IANS) Four people were killed and six critically wounded late Tuesday when a speeding truck hit their car head on in Etah, police said.

Delhi woman killed for spitting

March 4, 2013 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) A 70-year-old woman was killed by a man on whom she accidentally spat, a police official said Monday.

21st century museum: New experimental labs for cultural connections (Trend Feature)

March 4, 2013 at 12:19 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The museum of the future is one of connections.

Learn different languages, suggests actress Sharmila Mandre

March 2, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Chennai, Mar 2 (IANS) As most actresses are doing films in multiple languages, southern actress Sharmila Mandre feels efforts should be taken to learn different languages as it helps in getting the right expressions.

Mallika Sherawat is not Bhanwari Devi

February 17, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Controversies follow Mallika Sherawat like rains after gathering clouds. To no one's surprise Mallika has fuelled a storm of protests while playing Bhanwari Devi, the slain Rajasthani nurse in KC Bokadia's "Dirty Politics".

Stop abusing, Mahasweta Devi tells Bengal politicians

February 10, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Kolkata, Feb 10 (IANS) Magsaysay award-winning writer Mahasweta Devi Sunday urged political leaders in West Bengal to desist from using expletives about rivals.

Mamata Banerjee paints with artists

February 9, 2013 at 11:39 PM

Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee picked up the brush to paint alongside acclaimed artists while Baul singers and drummers performed at the Mati Utsab (soil fest) that got off to a colourful start in Bardhaman district Saturday.

Bio-digester toilets called for on Kashmir pilgrimage routes

February 6, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Jammu, Feb 6 (IANS) Toilets with bio-digester technology should urgently be installed on pilgrimage routes and at tourist posts in Jammu and Kashmir, Governor N.N. Vohra said Wednesday.

Ilayaraja to team up with London Symphony for 'Rudrama Devi': Director

February 6, 2013 at 6:43 PM

Chennai, Feb 6 (IANS) Director Gunasekhar says music maestro Ilayaraja plans to record songs for upcoming Telugu period drama "Rudrama Devi" with the London Symphony orchestra.

Kaithapram's son gets hitched (Malayalam Movie Snippets)

February 5, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 5 (IANS) Veteran lyricist Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri's son Deepankuran exchanged wedding vows with Devi Saranya in a ceremony in Kozhikode.

Inclement weather hits Vaishno Devi pilgrimage

February 5, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Jammu, Feb 5 (IANS) The number of pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi Shrine has fallen drastically due to heavy snow and rain lashing the region since Monday.

Haryana scam: Notice to CBI on two convicts' bail pleas

February 4, 2013 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday issued notice to the CBI on the bail pleas of two convicts held guilty along with former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala in a teacher recruitment scam.

My mother's advice has always helped me: Govinda

February 4, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Actor Govinda's late mother taught him about the power of humility and he says he always followed her advice and it helped him.

Mallika receives threat calls

January 28, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Actress Mallika Sherawat, who is playing the lead in "Dirty Politics", says her brother has received threat calls because she is doing the film based on the alleged murder of Bhanwari Devi by a politician from Rajasthan.

No 'Rudrama Devi' without Anushka: Gunasekhar

January 18, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) Telugu filmmaker Gunasekhar says he couldn't think of anyone else but Anushka Shetty for the title role in his upcoming period-drama "Rudrama Devi".

Twitter, the new tool for media to circulates news

January 10, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) How effective is the microblogging website Twitter in spreading news, since every media organisation of any consequence has an account these days?

Nurse murder: No takers for property of Congress legislators' sister

January 9, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Jaipur, Jan 9 (IANS) The authorities in Rajasthan have failed to auction a property of Indra Bishnoi, a Congress legislator's sister wanted in the Bhanwari Devi kidnap and murder case as no bidder has come forward, an official said Wednesday.

Indian women's football team to play Netherlands

January 9, 2013 at 12:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) An Indian women's team and a Dutch team will play two international exhibition football matches in Kolhapur and Navi Mumbai Jan 17 and 20.

Attack on CPI-M leader 'very painful': Mahasweta Devi

January 7, 2013 at 11:19 PM

Kolkata, Jan 7 (IANS) Condemning the attack on veteran CPI-M leader and former West Bengal minister Abdur Rezzak Molla, allegedly by Trinamool Congress cadres, Magsaysay award winning writer Mahasweta Devi Monday said the incident was "very painful".

Sunil's an actor first, then a comedian: Devi Prasad

January 7, 2013 at 1:59 PM

Chennai, Jan 7 (IANS) Telugu actor Sunil may have started his career as a comedian, but director Devi Prasad feels he is a "better actor" first and a "hero material" too.

Braving cold and illness - outside AIIMS

January 3, 2013 at 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The cold is icy, the traffic noise overpowering and the environment inhospitable. As they sit huddled over a makeshift stove making a meal outside the gates of AIIMS, the group of women are amongst those who fight an hourly battle everyday to keep their patients warm and fit enough for another day's treatment at India's premier hospital.

Braving illness - and the clammy cold outside AIIMS

January 3, 2013 at 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The cold is intense, the ground icy and the skies above a dull grey. As they sit huddled over a makeshift stove making a meal right outside the gates of India's premier hospital AIIMS, the group of women are amongst those who fight an hourly battle to keep their families warm - and healthy.

'Alex Pandian' cleared with U-certificate

January 3, 2013 at 2:15 PM

Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) Karthi's Tamil action "Alex Pandian" has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification and will release next week.

'Home' by the side of the drain

January 3, 2013 at 12:55 PM

Patna, Jan 3 (ANI): Development has created several biased worlds within this supposedly one world, creating an enormous gap among the rich and the poor of one soil.

Helicopter with pilgrims makes emergency landing

December 30, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Jammu, Dec 30 (IANS) A Pawan Hans helicopter carrying pilgrims to the Vaishno Devi shrine made an emergency landing near here Sunday, a temple official said.

Man in Rajasthan sells his daughter for Rs.1 lakh

December 28, 2012 at 6:13 PM

Jaipur, Dec 28 (IANS) A man was booked in Rajasthan's Kota town Friday for selling his 13-year-old daughter for Rs.1 lakh and trying to force her to marry the buyer, police said.

Insurgents forcibly recruiting youth in Manipur

December 26, 2012 at 5:01 PM

Imphal, Dec. 26 (ANI): Manipur is witnessing a rise in forcible recruitment of youth by insurgents in the region. Recently two young boys from the state have gone missing and it is feared that they have been abducted by insurgents.

Delhi Police assures all aid to constable's family

December 25, 2012 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) The Delhi Police will provide all aid to the family of constable Subhash Chand Tomar who died after being badly beaten up during protests against the gang-rape of a 23-year-old physiotherapist, Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar said Tuesday.

Mulayam gets a temple, his party a Chalisa

December 2, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Lucknow, Dec 2 (IANS) A la Tamil Nadu, a temple is coming up in Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to Mulayam Singh Yadav. A "Samajwadi Chalisa" - for the Samajwadi Party - is already out.

Woman dies after reaction to hair dye

November 25, 2012 at 4:29 PM

London, Nov 25 (IANS) A British woman who went into coma after a reaction to hair dye has died after a year.

Intellectuals bat for Taslima's return to Kolkata

November 22, 2012 at 7:54 PM

Kolkata, Nov 22 (IANS) Demanding the return of exiled controversial Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen to Kolkata, a section of intellectuals and rights activists have alleged that the Mamata Banerjee?led government in West Bengal was silent on the issue as it was "apprehensive of a backlash from Islamic fundamentalists".

Elderly woman crushed by truck

November 21, 2012 at 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) A 65?year?old woman was crushed to death by a speeding truck here, police said Wednesday. The truck has been impounded but the driver managed to flee.

Millions pray to sun to mark end of Chhath

November 20, 2012 at 10:42 AM

Patna, Nov 20 (IANS) A day after 18 people died in a stampede during Chhath celebrations here, millions of people across Bihar Tuesday ignored the morning chill and took a dip in rivers and other water bodies to mark the end of the four?day festival.

Never feel isolated while working with Devi Sri: Mamta

November 19, 2012 at 4:03 PM

Chennai, Nov 19 (IANS) Playback singer Mamta Sharma, known for hit song "Munni Badnam", enjoys working with southern music composer Devi Sri Prasad and says he is accommodating and caring.

Bihar prepares for Chhath

November 16, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Patna, Nov 16 (IANS) Sobha Devi was one of the millions of devotees preparing for Chhath Puja Friday ?? the annual Hindu festival which will start across Bihar and other parts of the country the next day.

Planet Earth goes up for sale on website (The Funny Side)

November 9, 2012 at 9:41 AM

A man put planet Earth up for sale on a Japanese internet auction site last week. The seller listed the Earth as "used" and warned that there was a "no-return" policy. Buy it and you're stuck with it. On the information page, he explained that god had appeared to him in a dream and told him to sell the place. People being people, many took it seriously, reports Rocketnews24, a Japanese news website.

Gunasekhar's 'Rudrama Devi' to be best period drama so far

November 7, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Chennai, Nov 7 (IANS) Telugu filmmaker Gunasekhar says his upcoming film "Rudrama Devi" will be the mother-of-all period films.

New music revolution from India's margins

November 7, 2012 at 10:50 AM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Folk music is silently tipping the gender balance in northern, eastern and southern India with more women from little known village communities using it as a legitimate grassroots voice - and are being heard across the country and abroad.

'Kevvu Keka' will be another 'Blade Babji': Director

November 6, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Chennai, Nov 6 (IANS) Telugu director Devi Prasad, who recently began shooting for his comedy-entertainer "Kevvu Keka" with Allari Naresh, says the film will be as funny as "Blade Babji".

Woman doctor assaulted in Delhi hospital

November 1, 2012 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) A woman doctor was assaulted by the mother of a 25-year-old patient who died in a Delhi government hospital, police said Thursday.

Woman branded witch, nose chopped off in Bihar

October 31, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Patna, Oct 31 (IANS) The nose of an elderly village headwoman was chopped off Wednesday in a Bihar village after she was branded a witch, police said. The woman is a Dalit.

Six people killed in road accident in Maharashtra's Thane District

October 24, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Thane (Maharashtra), Oct. 24 (ANI): At least six people were killed in a road accident near Bhiwandi in Maharshtra's Thane District early on Wednesday.

India's rainbow colours draw foreign artists

October 24, 2012 at 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Foreign artists are finding India a viable destination for long-haul art residencies, drawn to the rainbow colours and traditions that paint everyday life in the country. The rules of the game are changing as India gets a toehold on the global art map.

Mahasweta Devi demands action on women lynchings

October 18, 2012 at 6:22 PM

Kolkata, Oct 18 (IANS) In the wake of the lynching of three women in West Bengal after branding them as witches, eminent writer Mahasweta Devi Thursday called upon senior police officers here to do justice and take steps to stop such 'barbaric incidents'.

Women form special court in Koderma to address crimes against them

October 18, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Koderma (Jharkhand), Oct. 18 (ANI): Women in Koderma, Jharkhand, held an exclusive session at a special court to address the issue of crimes against women.

'Kevvu Keka' to go on floors from Nov 1

October 18, 2012 at 1:02 PM

Chennai, Oct 18 (IANS) Telugu actor Allari Naresh, who is currently basking in the success of his latest blockbuster "Sudigadu", will begin work on his next Telugu romantic-comedy titled "Kevvu Keka", starting Nov 1.

National Hockey: Punjab score 5-1 victory over Indian Universities

October 17, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Bhopal, Oct 17 (IANS) Punjab posted a 5-1 win over Indian Universities in a Pool D league match of the Women's National Hockey Championship here Wednesday.

Women's U-19 team to play AFC Championship qualifiers

October 17, 2012 at 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) A 23-member Indian team will leave for Malaysia Wednesday to play in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-19 Women's Championship 2013 Qualifiers Round One from Oct 20 to 24.

Sonepat villager fathers child at 96, stakes claim to be world's oldest dad

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Sonepat (Haryana), Oct. 16 (ANI): Ramajit Raghav, a landless labourer from Sonepat, Haryana, has become the proud father of a son at the age of 96, and has staked his claim as the world's oldest man to father a child.

With Navratras' onset, devotees throng Himachal temples

October 16, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Shimla, Oct 16 (IANS) Tens of thousands of devotees assembled in different parts of Himachal Pradesh Tuesday and offered prayers on the onset of the nine-day Navratras, considered by Hindus to be an auspiscious period.

Manipuri teacher actively promoting traditional dance form of Thang Ta

October 7, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Imphal, Oct.7 (ANI): A trainer of the traditional Manipuri dance form of Thang Ta is not only just teaching students, but also trying to keep it alive.

Indian junior judokas win three medals in Taipei

October 4, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Taipei, Oct 4 (IANS) The Indian junior judo team won one silver and two bronze medals at the seventh Taipei Open International Junior Judo Championships here Thursday.

Bihar opposition wants FIR against ex-legislator

September 29, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Patna, Sep 29 (IANS) The opposition in Bihar has demanded to know why police have not lodged a case against Ranvir Yadav, the husband of ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) legislator Poonam Devi, for snatching a policeman's rifle and firing in the air to "terrorise" protesters.

Phoolan Devi's husband to contest for BSP

September 26, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Lucknow, Sep 26 (IANS) The BSP will field Umaid Singh, husband of slain bandit queen-turned-politician Phoolan Devi, in the next Lok Sabha polls, a party leader said Wednesday.

High voter turnout in Manipur Panchayat election

September 24, 2012 at 9:15 PM

Imphal, Sept 24 (ANI): The recently held Panchayat elections in Manipur saw heavy turnout of voters, who braved the heat to exercise their franchise in the four valley districts of the state.

Lalu welcomes Mamata's ouster from UPA Govt.

September 21, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Patna, Sep 21 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday said it is good that an arrogant Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee has left the Congress-led UPA Government.

'Singam 2' goes on the floors

September 19, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Chennai, Sep 19 (IANS) The much-awaited Tamil film 'Singam 2', starring Suriya went on the floors Wednesday here on the occasion of Ganeshotsav.

Olympian Bombyala Devi to start archery training school in Manipur

September 17, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Imphal, Sept 17 (ANI): Archer Bombyala Devi, who represented India at the London Olympics this year, is all set to start an archery training school in Manipur.

India eves retain SAFF Championship title

September 16, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Colombo, Sep 16 (IANS) Defending champions India came back from a goal down to retain the women's SAFF Championship when they defeated Nepal 3-1 in the final Sunday.

India women storm into SAFF final

September 14, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Colombo, Sep 14 (IANS) India cruised into the final of the second edition of the women's SAFF Championship after mauling Afghanistan 11-0 here Friday.

'Damarukam' album satisfying, but lacks class (Telugu Music Review)

September 13, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Film: "Damarukam"; Music Composer: Devi Sri Prasad; Lyricists: Chandra Bose, Ramajogayya Sastry and Sahiti; Singers: M.L.R. Karthikeyan, Shankar Mahadevan, Jaspreet Jazz, Sunitha, Gopika Poornima, Sri Krishna, Harini, Venkat Sai, Karthik, Hariharan, Myriad Pro, Suchith Suresan and Mamta Sharma; Rating: ***

'Shiv Shiv' Nagarjuna's favourite from 'Damarukam' album

September 11, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 11 (IANS) Telugu film "Damarukam" marks composer Devi Sri Prasad's 50th project and the film's lead actor Akkineni Nagarjuna says that out of 10 songs, his favourite number is "Shiv Shiv Shankara".

India rout hosts Sri Lanka 5-0 in SAFF meet

September 9, 2012 at 8:47 PM

Colombo, Sep 9 (IANS) Defending champions India brightened their chances of making it to the semifinals of the women's SAFF Championship when they routed hosts Sri Lanka 5-0 in their second match of the football tournament.