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

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

Gemfields unites with 4 Indian jewellers

May 18, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Gemfields, a global coloured gemstone producer, has collaborated with four Indian jewellery designers for a collection of bespoke pieces.

Central assistance sought for Shimla's rejuvenation

May 15, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Shimla, May 15 (IANS) Shimla Deputy Mayor Tikender Panwar Wednesday met officials of the urban development ministry in New Delhi and sought liberal assistance to maintain the glory of the Queen of Hills, as Shimla was fondly called by the British.

Rohit Kamra showcases menswear line at RFW 2013 offsite show

May 10, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Jaipur, May 10 (IANS) A major attraction of the second edition of Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 was an offsite show by Jaipur-based designer Rohit Kamra, who showcased his menswear collection at the pool side area of the Fairmont hotel.

Vikram Phadnis opens RFW 2013 with traditional outfits

May 10, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Jaipur, May 10 (IANS) The second edition of Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 began at the Fairmont here Friday with Mumbai-based designer Vikram Phadnis showcasing Rajasthan's traditional outfits and accessories for both men and women.

Two arrested for extortion in Delhi

May 9, 2013 at 11:18 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Two men including a son of Uttrakhand minority commission's former vice chairman have been arrested for making an extortion call to a real estate realtor, police said Thursday.

'Tagore's concept of humanism more relevant today'

May 9, 2013 at 6:16 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's extensive travels around the world, including to China and Iran, left a deep impact on him and his ideals of humanism and a world without barriers is more relevant today, a top official said Thursday.

Global scholars to discuss Tagore's role as India's envoy

May 8, 2013 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) As part of the observances of the 152nd birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) is organizing an international conference on Rabindranath Tagore - Envoy of India: His Vision of India and the World.

'Iron Man 3' tops weekend box office with second-best film opening of $175.3m

May 6, 2013 at 11:08 AM

New York, May 6 (ANI): Superhero film 'Iron Man 3' got off to a massive start this weekend with a box office haul of 175.3 million dollars and in the process had the second biggest film opening of all time in the US.

Boeing confirms 767 part found on Ground Zero mosque site from 9/11 terror attack

April 30, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Washington, Apr. 30 (ANI): A charred portion of plane wing found in an area near Ground Zero belonged to one of the two planes that smashed into the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, officials have confirmed.

Landing gear piece found in New York may be from 9/11 plane

April 27, 2013 at 11:40 AM

New York, April 27 (IANS/EFE) A piece of landing gear thought to be from one of the two aircraft that hijackers crashed into the World Trade Center Sep 11, 2001, was found near ground zero, a New York Police Department spokesman confirmed Friday.

Part of 9/11 plane landing gear found in NYC

April 27, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Beijing, Apr. 27 (Xinhua-ANI): A piece of landing gear believed to be from one of the hijacked planes that crashed into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, has been discovered wedged between two lower Manhattan buildings, police said Friday.

'Oblivion' tops weekend box office with $38.2m earning

April 22, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New York, Apr. 22 (ANI): Tom Cruise's sci-fi thriller 'Oblivion' has made a

I fantasize about robbing banks, says Ryan Gosling

April 17, 2013 at 4:04 PM

London, April 17 (ANI): Ryan Gosling, who plays a stunt driver turned criminal in The Place Beyond The Pines, has admitted that he has always fantasized about robbing a bank in real life.

Ryan Gosling got emotional for screen son

April 17, 2013 at 4:04 PM

London, April 17 (IANS) Actor Ryan Gosling cried watching a baby being baptised on the sets of his recently released film "The Place Beyond The Pines".

Renewable energy capacity to double by 2017: PM

April 17, 2013 at 12:21 PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said India understands the importance of forming a low carbon strategy to carry sustainable growth and will double renewable energy capacity by 2017. The Prime Minister said this while inaugurating the Fourth Clean Energy Ministerial in Delhi.

India to double renewable energy capacity by 2017: PM

April 17, 2013 at 11:24 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India recognises the importance of evolving a low carbon strategy for inclusive and sustainable growth and will double renewable energy capacity by 2017, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.

Gosling fantasised about robbing bank

April 17, 2013 at 3:56 AM

London, April 17 (IANS) Actor-director Ryan Gosling says he always wanted to rob a bank, but was scared about going to behind the bars.

'42' tops weekend box office with 27.3-million-dollar earning

April 15, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Washington, Apr. 15 (ANI): Baseball player Jackie Robinson's biopic '42' has emerged as the top grosser at the US box office by raking in 27.3 million dollars, according to the studio estimates on Sunday.

Ryan Gosling protected Eva Mendes during intimate scenes

April 14, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Washington, April 14 (ANI): Ryan Gosling has revealed that he made sure to cover up his girlfriend Eva Mendes' naked body when they were filming 'The Place Beyond the Pines'.

Bengali new year: Restaurants offer gourmet far

April 14, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) From irresistible mochar chop (plantain flower cutlet), to kumro phul bhaaja (pumpkin flower fritters), to daab chingri (jumbo prawn in green coconut), mutton and a variety of lip-smacking traditional desserts like misti doi (sweet yoghurt) - restaurants here have laid out grand thalis to set the taste buds tingling on Poila Baisakh - Bengali New Year's Day - Monday.

Bengali new year: Restaurants offer gourmet fare

April 14, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) From irresistible mochar chop (plantain flower cutlet), to kumro phul bhaaja (pumpkin flower fritters), to daab chingri (jumbo prawn in green coconut), mutton and a variety of lip-smacking traditional desserts like misti doi (sweet yoghurt) - restaurants here have laid out grand thalis to set the taste buds tingling on Poila Baisakh - Bengali New Year's Day - Monday.

Danish Ambassador meets L. K. Advani

April 13, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (ANI): Denmark Ambassador, Freddy Svane, met senior leader of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Lal Krishna Advani on Saturday in New Delhi.

Indian bookstore in Morocco promotes Indian literature (With Image)

April 13, 2013 at 3:16 PM

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Gosling disliked face tattoos in 'The Place...'

April 13, 2013 at 12:20 AM

Los Angeles, April 13 (IANS) Actor Ryan Gosling says he hated the tattoos that he has sported in upcoming movie "The Place Beyond The Pines".

Oxford Book Store to promote rhino conservation

April 12, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) To spread awareness about the conservation of one-horned rhinos and its habitat in Assam, Oxford Book Store has tied up with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

'The Place Beyond The Pines' worth a watch (IANS Movie Review - Rating: *** 1/2)

April 12, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Film: "The Place Beyond The Pines"; Cast: Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes, Ray Liotta, Mahershala Ali, Ben Mendelsohn, Dane Dehaan, Emory Cohen, Harris Yulin, Robert Clohessy, Bruce Greenwood and Rose Byrne; Director: Derek Cianfrance; Rating: *** 1/2

36 Mumbai cops suspended for taking bribe

April 11, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Mumbai, Apr 11 (ANI): The Maharashtra Government has suspended 36 policemen for allegedly accepting bribes from a person, which was caught on camera.

Mendes finds peace in graveyards

April 11, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Los Angeles, April 11 (IANS) Actress Eva Mendes loves graveyards and old churches as she finds them very peaceful.

Urban renewable projects hit by manpower shortage: Nath

April 10, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath Wednesday blamed lack of professionalism and shortage of skilled manpower for the slow implementation of city modernisation projects in some states under a central scheme.

Gosling robs bank for shoot, audience enjoys

April 9, 2013 at 7:41 AM

London, April 9 (IANS) Actor Ryan Gosling says people enjoyed watching him rob a bank for a scene in upcoming movie "The Place Beyond The Pines".

Which are India's best zoos? Zoo grading begins

April 7, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) People will soon be able to know which are India's best zoos, with the authorities starting the grading process for nearly 200 zoological parks in the country based on their performance on different parameters. Those faring poorly could even be penalised.

'India is grateful for Iceland's principled and consistent support': Mukherjee

April 6, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 6 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has said New Delhi is grateful for Iceland's principled and consistent support of India's candidature for a permanent seat in the UNSC.

India, Germany to ink several pacts to boost ties

April 5, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) India and Germany are likely to sign several pacts in areas including renewable energy, trade, infrastructure and education during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Berlin next week.

Lapses alleged in law institute poll

April 4, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) One of the oldest members of the Indian Law Institute here Thursday alleged lapses in the recent governing council polls and has written to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Altamas Kabir seeking withholding of the results.

'India needs more Himalayan Glaciology experts'

April 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) There has been scientific studies on impact of climate change on Himalayan glaciers but India has very few glaciologists and needs more expertise in the area, experts said Tuesday.

Ranbir Kapoor-Honey Singh best friends in the making?

April 2, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Ranbir Kapoor doesn't make friends easily. But when he warms up to someone, he pulls out all stops to extend a hand of friendship. The actor has now found another buddy in singer-rapper Honey Singh.

Jamia marks 150th birth anniversary of Motilal Nehru

April 2, 2013 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Motilal Nehru, an exhibition is on at Jamia Millia Islamia, showcasing rare photographs of the Congress leader and father of India's first prime minister.

Ryan Gosling lashes out at photographer who called Eva Mendes 'baby'

April 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM

New York, April 01 (ANI): Ryan Gosling recently got into a dust-up with a fashion photographer after he shouted "Hey, baby" at the actor's girlfriend Eva Mendes.

Hundreds denied entry to French circus

April 1, 2013 at 3:06 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) A large number of people were denied entry to the French trapeze theatre "Flying Angels" here after police said that the venue had got packed.

Delhi Police now face ire over French circus

April 1, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) More than 2,000 people, including children, from the capital and the National Capital Region (NCR) were denied entry at the French trapeze theatre "Flying Angels" at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium late Sunday.

The faithful in Delhi pray, feast on Easter

March 31, 2013 at 12:50 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Christians in the Indian capital celebrated Easter Sunday by attending special mass in churches followed by sumptuous family meals.

Ranbir Kapoor plays football with 'underprivileged' kids in New Delhi

March 29, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Mumbai, Mar 29 (ANI): Ranbir Kapoor was spotted playing a fun match with the children of an NGO- the Magic Bus Charity Foundation- in New Delhi.

Ranbir Kapoor plays football with 'underprivileged' kids in New Delhi

March 29, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Mumbai, Mar 29 (ANI): Ranbir Kapoor was spotted playing a fun match with the children of an NGO- the Magic Bus Charity Foundation- in New Delhi.

Eva Mendes flashes undies while getting out of car in NY

March 29, 2013 at 3:30 PM

New York, March 29 (ANI): Eva Mendes suffered an embarrassing moment after she accidently flashed her underwear while stepping out of a car in New York City on Wednesday night.

Swiss experts to train Indians in Himalayan glaciology

March 28, 2013 at 5:46 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) India and Switzerland Thursday announced they would conduct a capacity building programme in Himalayan glaciology for PhD students and researchers working in glaciology in the country.

18 varities of pasta on your plate (Food Review) (With Image)

March 27, 2013 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) A pasta festival in town is offering 18 varities of the dish from various parts of Italy made with variosu shapes and sizes of pastas with mouth watering combinations of vegetables, meat and prwans. Most interestingly, it doesn't burns a hole in your pocket.

Kochi offers to host Chennai's IPL matches

March 26, 2013 at 6:26 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 26 (IANS) With Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha writing to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asking for Sri Lankan players and officials to be excluded from Indian Premier League (IPL) matches to be staged in Chennai, the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has offered to host these matches at Kochi.

Delhi switches off power on Earth Hour

March 23, 2013 at 9:46 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The national capital observed Earth Hour by switching off lights at India Gate, Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, the historic Red Fort, Central Park in Connaught Place and many other buildings at 8.30 p.m. Saturday.

I love being single, says Selena Gomez

March 23, 2013 at 3:14 PM

London, March 23 (ANI): Selena Gomez revealed that she is absolutely enjoying being single.

All that jazz from across the world in Delhi (With Image)

March 15, 2013 at 12:54 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Fusion is the flavour of the new jazz being heard in India, Latin America and Europe, where this genre of music has either evolved as an extension of the New Orleans jazz spiked with local influences, or charted an independent path to

Solar energy workshop in Tamil Nadu

March 14, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Chennai, March 14 (IANS) About 120 students belonging to 16 educational institutions will participate in a solar lamp workshop in an engineering college here to learn basics of its technology, an official said.

Packing away woollens? Go for neem, tobacco leaves

March 14, 2013 at 12:54 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Busy packing away your winter clothes? Go for Azadirachta indica (neem) or tobacco leaves instead of naphthalene balls to preserve woollens from damage, say the experts.

India must back US resolution on Sri Lanka: DMK

March 13, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Chennai, March 13 (IANS) The DMK Wednesday again asked the Indian government to support a US-sponsored resolution at a UN body attacking Sri Lanka's human rights record.

DMK for support to anti-Lankan resolution

March 13, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Chennai, March 13 (IANS) The DMK Wednesday stepped up pressure on the central government to support a resolution moved against Sri Lanka in the UN rights council by the US, saying New Delhi should act on it as it was supported by 30 other countries.

Ohio judge rules speed cameras violate rights of drivers

March 8, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Washington, Mar 8 (ANI): An American judge has ruled that speed cameras in a community area in Cincinnati, Ohio, violate the rights of drivers under the state constitution, in a case which has been termed as the first-ever ruling against the omnipresent enforcement tool.

Punish officers for missing rape case files: Court

March 5, 2013 at 11:15 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has directed the district and sessions judge to initiate action against officers responsible for non-availability of files of a 20-year-old rape case.

US restaurateur with Down syndrome offers free hugs to customers

March 5, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New York, Mar 5 (ANI): A man with Down syndrome operates the "world's friendliest restaurant" in Albuquerque, where every customer is offered a hug - free of charge.

Modi not a national leader, says Congress

March 4, 2013 at 2:54 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) A day after Narendra Modi launched an attack on the Nehru-Gandhi family, Congress leader Rajiv Shukla Monday said the Gujarat chief minister did not have the stature to be country's prime minister.

Services win Santosh Trophy

March 3, 2013 at 11:15 PM

Kochi, March 3 (IANS) Services won the final of the 67th Santosh Trophy here Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium by beating hosts Kerala 4-3 on penalties in a closely fought soccer contest.

Congress never tried to develop India: Modi

March 3, 2013 at 1:15 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Urging BJP workers to oust the ruling Congress in the 2014 general elections, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Sunday slammed the central government for not keeping the nation's interest in mind.

India lags behind because of Congress: Narendra Modi

March 3, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi while addressing National Council Meeting of BJP on Sunday led a direct attack at the Congress saying that the party never tried to develop the nation.

Congress never tried to develop India: Modi

March 3, 2013 at 12:03 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Sunday launched a direct attack at the Congress, saying the party never tried to develop the nation.

Delhi's budget allocation raised by 27 percent

February 28, 2013 at 10:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The central assistance to Delhi has been increased to Rs.1,143 crore (over $200 million) in the 2013-14 budget presented Thursday, a 27 percent hike from the last year's revised budget allocation.

Assistance to Delhi raised by 27 percent

February 28, 2013 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The central assistance to Delhi has been increased to Rs.1,143 crore ($213.187 million) in the 2013-14 budget presented Thursday, a 27 percent hike from the last year's allocation.

26 percent hike for urban development ministry

February 28, 2013 at 6:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The allocation for the urban development ministry has been increased by 26 percent in 2013-14 at $1,547 million, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said Thursday while presenting the budget in the Lok Sabha.

Culture allocated Rs.2,062 crore in 2013-2014 budget

February 28, 2013 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The culture ministry has been allocated Rs.2,062 crore (over $362 million), up from the last fiscal's revised estimates of Rs.1,450.15 crore (approximately $270 million) in the budget for 2013-14 Finance Minister P. Chidambaram presented in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.

Commercial vehicle makers get booster dose in budget

February 28, 2013 at 12:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Thursday provided commercial vehicle makers much required boost by allocating Rs.14,883 crore for the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) in the budget 2013-14.

Reconstruct 20-year-old rape case record: Delhi HC

February 27, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed a trial court to "reconstruct the records" of a 20-year-old rape case whose judicial and police files are missing.

Important bills in this session (To go with 'Speaker holds all-party meet')

February 20, 2013 at 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) A long list of legislative business lies ahead for the government as parliament meets for the budget session beginning Thursday -- there are a total of 55 bills on the agenda, including the finance bill.

Strike disrupts life in Delhi

February 20, 2013 at 11:13 AM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) With autos and taxis off the roads and metro trains and buses packed to capacity, commuters in Delhi had a harrowing time as the two-day nationwide strike called by various trade unions began Wednesday.

Government urges political parties to let Parliament function smoothly

February 19, 2013 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): Amid potential ruckus during the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament from the opposition parties over issues like the chopper deal scam, price rise and hanging of Afzal Guru, the government on Tuesday urged all political parties to ensure it functions smoothly.

US announces Fulbright-Nehru fellowships

February 19, 2013 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The annual competition for Fulbright-Nehru and other Fulbright fellowship opportunities has opened for study, research, teaching and professional development in the US.

Journalist P.K. Ravindranath dead

February 18, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Veteran journalist, writer and teacher P.K. Ravindranath passed away here Monday, a family friend said. He had throat cancer.

9XM enters Limca Book of Records

February 18, 2013 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Music channel 9XM has entered the Limca Book of Records for creating the biggest wall of music in India. The digital wall, created for World Music Day in 2012, enabled viewers to download free music for a day.

Sonia Gandhi's family involved in chopper scam: Subramaniam Swamy

February 17, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Patna, Feb. 17 (ANI): Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy on Sunday alleged that the UPA Government doesn't want the truth behind the alleged corruption in Agusta Westland deal to come out because Congress president Sonia Gandhi's family is involved in the deal.

PM lauds Bar Council of India for promoting highest standards in legal education

February 16, 2013 at 12:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 16 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Saturday said legal education as an aspect of professional education has assumed considerable significance over time, not only in terms of historical utility of law in society but also in the current context of globalization.

Hoax caller arrested for duping people

February 11, 2013 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) A frequent hoax caller was arrested here for duping several people on the pretext of providing them Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards, election cards and badges of auto and taxi divers, police said Monday.

Jaguar's all-wheel drive sedans unveiled

February 8, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Chicago, Feb 8 (IANS) Jaguar has introduced its first all-wheel drive sedans at the Chicago Auto Show that opened here in McCormick Place, a media report said.

Gosling casts Mendes in directorial debut

February 8, 2013 at 12:19 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 8 (IANS) Actor Ryan Gosling has roped in his real-life lady love Eva Mendes to star in his directorial debut.

India lose to Palestine in football friendly

February 6, 2013 at 10:27 PM

Kochi, Feb 6 (IANS) Playing their first international match at home after the Nehru Cup win, India lost 2-4 to Palestine in a football friendly at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Wednesday.

Ashok Singhal compares Modi with Nehru

February 6, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Allahabad, Feb 6 (IANS) Comparing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi with India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal Wednesday said the public demand that Modi be made prime minister reminded him of Nehru.

India-Palestine friendly on iStream

February 6, 2013 at 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The India-Palestine international football friendly, slated for Wednesday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, will be streamed live on iStream.

Shift from club to international football crucial: Chhetri

February 5, 2013 at 8:59 PM

Kochi, Feb 5 (IANS) India captain Sunil Chhetri said the transition from club to international football will be crucial as his team takes on Palestine in a friendly here Wednesday.

Delhi sees heaviest winter rainfall in six years

February 5, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The capital received the heaviest rainfall of the winter season since Monday breaking a six-year-old record. The showers due to western disturbance are likely to bring down the temperature, the weatherman said Tuesday.

Delhi rained out, waterlogged

February 5, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Commuters in the national capital and its suburbs had a harrowing time Tuesday with several key roads waterlogged following heavy rains that saw the minimum temperature settling five notches above average at 13.5 degrees Celsius.

World Book Fair becomes annual event in Delhi

February 4, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The World Book Fair here became an annual event Monday after 41 years of inception as a bi-annual book carnival, with its inauguration by Minister Shashi Tharoor.

Abducted man from Delhi shot at, dumped in Gurgaon

January 31, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 31 (IANS) A 32-year-old man kidnapped from Delhi late Wednesday was shot at and dumped near Badshahpur area here, police said Thursday.

We should study sociology of sanitation: Academics

January 30, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) In a bid to better understand how the division between the sacred and the profane works out among social groups in India, a group of academics has recommended that the "sociology of sanitation" be studied at college and university.

Indian apparel show draws top US brands

January 29, 2013 at 11:34 AM

New York, Jan 29 (IANS) The first Indian apparel trade show here featuring 35 exporters and their Fall/Winter 2013-14 collections is expected to bring more than 300-400 US buyers, including at least 20 brand stores.

Youth can help tackle complex challenges, says PM

January 28, 2013 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The country can address most complex challenges if the youth channelised their energies in a positive direction, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday.

Wellbeing, stability and progress of Bhutan central to India's vision for future: Mukherjee

January 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk on the completion of five years of democratic constitutional monarchy in Bhutan, and said the well-being, stability and progress of that country is central to India's vision for the future.

Patriotic song 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon" turns 50

January 25, 2013 at 11:28 AM

Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) It is a song that is sung on every patriotic occasion, had moved India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, to tears and its strong morale-boosting words provided solace to a nation agonized by the defeat in the 1962 India-China war.

Peace should be India, Pakistan's strategic objective: Tharoor

January 24, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Jaipur, Jan 24 (IANS) Diplomat-turned-politician Shashi Tharoor harked back to foreign policy - his former domain - at the DSC Jaipur Literature Festival when he put the possibility of peace between India and Pakistan under the microscope at a session "Inside The Game, Outside the Game" here Thursday.

Indian scientist wins Chinese award

January 24, 2013 at 12:08 AM

Beijing, Jan 23 (IANS) Three scientists from India, Germany and Russia won the 2012 Award for International Scientific Cooperation at the China's top science academy Wednesday, Xinhua reported.

Delhi HC seeks report on 20-year-old rape case

January 23, 2013 at 10:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the Saket district judge to file a status report explaining about the missing files of a 20-year-old rape case, whose trial has been held up.

Karnataka budget day fixed, ruling BJP braces for rebels' strike

January 22, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Bangalore, Jan 22 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar Tuesday continued his preparations to present his maiden budget Feb 8 amid indications that Energy Minister Shobha Karnadlaje and several other loyalists of former BJP leader B.S. Yeddyurappa will quit WEdnesday to pull down the government.

All work, no play for Congress delegates (Snippets)

January 20, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Jaipur, Jan 20 (IANS) The around 350 visiting Congress delegates at the Chintan Shivir here missed an opportunity to go sightseeing in the Pink City or watch a cultural show as they were "too busy".

'Shootout at Wadala's' trailer launched with live shootouts in public places

January 20, 2013 at 2:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Ekta Kapoor has launched the live trailer of her upcoming movie 'Shootout at Wadala' across five cities with stage shoot outs in public places.

'Shootout At Wadala's live trailer launched in 5 cities simultaneously

January 19, 2013 at 10:57 PM

Noida, Jan 19 (IANS) A live gangwar where actor Anil Kapoor came to fulfil his responsibilty as a cop. No, this was not the set of a film, but the first trailer launch of "Shootout at Wadala" here. The trailer was also simultaneously launched in four other cities with other cast members.

Fit at 53, Anil Kapoor credits younger generation

January 19, 2013 at 10:01 PM

Noida, Jan 19 (IANS) Even at the age of 53, Anil Kapoor looks as young as ever. He credits his fit body to the young generation of Bollywood.