Everything you need to know about Sankeshwar Subhas Circle: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Sankeshwar Subhas Circle: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the central government to respond to a plea for directions to it to bring back to India from a museum in Germany what the petitioner claimed to be the ashes of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose.
Dhaka, May 22 (IANS) Directed at channeling the "patriotic spirit" of youngsters in Bangladesh to create a "secular youth force", the Shahbag movement, that peaked in February and March with tens of thousands of protesters and torchlight processions, is "not dead" and "lives on" sans the noise and the fury, its leaders and participating activists claim.
Dhaka, May 21 (IANS) With a hoot and a honk, meandering through Dhaka's famed traffic snarls, the legion of psychedelic rickshaws that are an essential part of Bangladesh's capital have a new claim to fame - they ferried protestors for free from parts of the city to the site of the revolutionary Shahbag movement during its peak in February and March.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Norway hopes India, a "key player" in the deliberations on climate change, would help find a solution to the fast-melting ice cover in the Arctic region now that it has got observer status in the Arctic Council.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Norway hopes India will help find a solution to the fast melting ice cover in the northernmost part of the globe, now that it has got an observer status in the Arctic Council.
New Delhi/Kiruna, May 15 (IANS) The Arctic Council agreed Wednesday to include six new nations, including India and China, as observers to their eight-state diplomatic council.
Oslo, May 15 (IANS) Norway welcomed India and five other countries after they secured permanent observer status in the inter-governmental forum Arctic Council Wednesday.
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.
Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) Men beware! The salwar-clad woman you may have fixed your roving eyes on in a Kolkata Metro train could turn out to be from the special task force of the police. One indiscrete move and you might be cooling your heels behind bars.
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Having witnessed some of the most remarkable developments in communications during its long history, Mumbai's imposing General Post Office (GPO)building - arguably the country's largest post office - completed its 100 years Friday.
Charleston (South Carolina), April 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) World No.1 Serena Williams has won her third Family Circle Cup title in Charleston after battling back from a set down to defeat Jelena Jankovic in the final.
Charleston (US), April 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Australian tennis player Sam Stosur retired with a calf injury from her third-round match at a WTA tour event here in South Carolina.
Bangalore, March 20 (IANS) Next generation entrepreneurs and start-ups came together to display 29 innovative products here Wednesday at 'Tech Circle Demo 2013', the Indian edition of the world's leading technology products platform.
Jaipur, March 13 (IANS) The Rajasthan government rescued 49 children, including 27 girls, from illegal confinement at two illegal child shelter homes in the state capital, officials said Wednesday.
Sydney, Mar 12 (ANI): Overt racial altercations like that displayed in a recent shocking altercation between two women on a Transperth bus are often not reported because they have become a part of the Australian society and people have started accepting them, according to a Perth cultural studies expert.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Indian democratic apparatus is increasingly being placed under a critical scanner by a new tribe of writers who are exploring the functional dynamics of the country to pin down faultlines and prescribe pills for change.
Dhaka, Mar. 5 (ANI): Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dipu Moni on Saturday said the government is considering a demand by civil society activists to ban the country's top Islamist party, the Jamaat-e-Islami, for spearheading ongoing clashes bordering on militant activity.
Kolkata, Mar 2 (IANS) Describing the Shahbag protests in Dhaka demanding death penalty for war criminals as a new dawn, writers, singers and artists from West Bengal Saturday hailed the movement.
Kolkata, Feb 27 (IANS) Nearly six months after being taken into custody by the United States Child Protection Services for alleged neglect by parents, one-and-a-half-year-old Indrashish, son on an Indian couple in the US, returned to the city Wednesday.
Kolkata, Feb 27 (IANS) Nearly six months after being taken into custody by the US Child Protection Services for alleged neglect by parents, one-and-a-half-year-old Indrashish, son on an Indian couple in the US, returned to the city Wednesday.
Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) Amid claims and counter-claims, the first day of the two-day nationwide strike called by 11 central trade unions evoked a mixed response in West Bengal Wednesday with reports of stray incidents.
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Subhas Chandra Bose still inspires Indians, President Pranab Mukherjee said Wednesday after Netaji's daughter Anita B. Pfaff presented him the first copy of her book on the freedom fighter.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will receive the first copy of the book 'Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Germany' here tomorrow.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Anita B. Pfaff, daughter of Subhas Chandra Bose, will present the first copy of the book "Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Germany" to President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan Wednesday, a statement here said.
London, February 3(ANI): A Pennsylvania rodent called Phil has predicted that an end to winter's bitter cold will come soon.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Archivists and collectors of art in South Asia attending the India Art Fair here are upbeat again, after the slump that followed the 2008 global financial meltdown. Prices are more realistic, after the escalation that preceded 2008.
Lucknow, Jan 31 (IANS) A stalker shot at a woman neighbour and then pulled the trigger on himself here Thursday, police said. Both of them were critically injured.
Kolkata, Jan 31 (IANS) Saying that religious intolerance was "unnecessary", Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's daughter Anita Bose Pfaff Thursday dubbed as "unfortunate" the circumstances that forced Booker prize-winning author Salman Rushdie to cancel his visit to the city.
Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) Blaming "vested interests" for the latest controversy around Booker Prize-winning writer Salman Rushdie, who cancelled his visit to Kolkata Wednesday, actor Rahul Bose said the happenings have left him "disturbed".
Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) Author Salman Rushdie cancelled his visit to Kolkata Wednesday to promote Deepa Mehta's film "Midnight's Children", based on his homonymous novel.
Kolkata, Jan 28 (IANS) Forward Bloc general secretary and veteran parliamentarian Debabrata Biswas Monday courted controversy, using obscene words to describe what he called "opportunistic" policies of West Bengal's Trinamool Congress government. He later apologised.
Kolkata, Jan 27 (IANS) Legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's daughter Anita Pfaff Sunday hoped to bring her father's "ashes" kept in Japan back to India, saying it would be the "perfect homecoming for him".
Kolkata, Jan 25 (IANS) "Pained" over the continuous controversy over the death of her father, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's daughter Anita Pfaff Friday said secret government files on the freedom fighter should be declassified.
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee paid homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 116 birth anniversary Wednesday.
New Delhi, Jan.23 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee paid homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 116th birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.
Kolkata, Jan 23 (IANS) The West Bengal government Wednesday announced that it would build a monument to honour the country's great freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Washington, January 23 (ANI): Doonya classes, which combines high-energy aerobics and conditioning with the hip-swaying, arm-swirling exuberance of Indian folk, pop and classical dance, is being lead by an Indian-origin girl in a New York studio.
Subhas Chandra Bose is one of the most prominent leaders of India?s freedom struggle. Due to his great leadership qualities and great organizing power he was given the title of Netaji.
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) Pointing out the directional shift in India's trade, President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said new Asian powers have emerged as India's major partners now.
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) Noting that there has been a directional shift in India's trade, President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said new Asian powers have emerged as India's major partners now.
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's daughter Anita Pfaff Sunday termed the Partition of the country and the resultant wars and arms race between India and Pakistan as a major disappointment, militating against her father's vision of the post-Independence nation.
Kolkata, Jan.20 (ANI): Participating in the 116th birth anniversary celebrations of well known freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose here, President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday described him as a "real icon" for the youth, as his life was a story of sacrifice and service to India.
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) Describing Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as a "real icon" for the youth, President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said his life was a story of sacrifice and service to the cause of India.
Jaipur, Jan 17 (IANS) Authorities are working overtime to beautify the Rajasthan capital ahead of a three-day Congress party meeting that starts Friday.
New York, Jan 9 (ANI): The makers of controversial film 'Zero Dark Thirty' have defended their cinematic depiction of the CIA's harsh interrogation techniques that helped lead to the killing of Osama bin Laden.
New York, December 25 (ANI): A man from New Hampshire, who thought he was buying a Lucky for Life lottery ticket but was mistakenly given two Megabucks tickets instead, has one a 2.1-million-dollar jackpot.
Hyderabad, Dec 17 (IANS) Lawyers in Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh Monday boycotted courts to protest a government order for prosecution of 24 lawyers for vandalising the premises of state high court two years ago.
London, Dec 12 (IANS) Actress Helena Bonham Carter will be honoured by the Critics Circle Film Awards for her outstanding contribution to film.
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) For a millennium, the majestic, lily-white polar bear has lorded over the frozen wastes of the Arctic. But if two Russian experts are to be believed, the enigmatic "monarch of the ice" could be extinct in 25 years due to global warming and human incursions into their traditional habitat.
Kolkata, Dec 7 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Friday said his ministry has written to states to reduce taxes on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to give a boost to the country's airline sector.
Kolkata, Dec 7 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Friday said his ministry has written to states to reduce taxes on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to give a boost to the country's airline sector.
Washington, November 28 (ANI): A team of researchers including an Indian origin has developed a new and sensitive method that makes it possible to diagnose malaria from a single drop of blood or saliva.
Kolkata, Nov 27 (IANS) Trinamool Congress cadres are engaged in extortion and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee knows about it, said a disgruntled West Bengal minister who played a key role in Banerjee's Singur agitation, days after he was shunted to a low key department.
Lucknow, Nov 26 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a young man who married the girl he loved despite resistance from both their families was killed late Saturday in Bulandshahr, over 400 km from here.
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IANS) British inquiries into Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's reported death on Aug 18, 1945 concluded that it was "clear" that he was "trying to make a getaway to Russia", according to a new book.
Aligarh, Nov 8 (IANS) Three Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) students have been suspended with immediate effect pending an enquiry for indulging in acts of motorbike stunts and harassing passersby Oct 17 after a college function, an official said Thursday.
Washington, November 4 (ANI): A new research from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey has revealed racial differences in the link between consumption of meat and breast cancer risk.
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Monday inaugurated the campus of Indraprastha Institute Of Information Technology (IIIT) which till now was functioning from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology.
Maharashtra Forest Department Forest Guards Thane Circle Result 2012 has been declared. With the announcement of results the candidates wait is finally over.
Margao, Oct 27 (IANS) Churchill Brothers continued their winning run in the I-League football as they coasted to a 3-1 win over Mumbai FC, at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda here Saturday.
Ghaziabad, Oct 22 (IANS) An employee with the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) was Monday allegedly beaten to death inside a telephone exchange in Ghaziabad.
Kolkata, Oct.20 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the VIP lounge of the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport here on Saturday.
Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Starbucks opened its first store in India Friday in a joint venture with the Tatas, hoping to redefine the coffee market in the country.
London, October 15 (ANI): Cheryl Cole celebrated her new boyfriend Tre Holloway 's 28th birthday recently with a public display of affection, as she kissed him on the mouth during a performance of her tour this weekend.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Right to Information (RTI) activist Subhas Agrawal Saturday criticised Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's remark against extending the act to public-private partnerships (PPPs).
Delhi Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit today inaugurated two renovated Circle Offices of Food and Supply Department and a renovated Assistant Commissioner Office of the Department in the complex of Deputy Commissioner,
Delhi Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit today inaugurated two renovated Circle Offices of Food and Supply Department and a renovated Assistant Commissioner Office of the Department in the complex of Deputy Commissioner,
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The bookcart this week is overpowering - by its sheer strength of drama. Browse with IANS...
Washington, Oct 2 (ANI): Michelle Obama has beaten Ann Romney to win US magazine Family Circle's 2012 Presidential Cookie Bake-Off, it has been revealed.
Washington, Sept 28 (ANI): Katy Perry is "devastated" after learning about the 'Sons of Anarchy' actor Johnny Lewis' death on Thursday, it has been revealed.
Kolkata, S Sep 27 (IANS) The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in West Bengal Thursday decided to stake its claim to the post of leader of opposition in the assembly but sought party president Sonia Gandhi' nod on the issue first.
Siliguri, Sep 24 (IANS) Churchill Brothers blanked a 10-man Air India 4-0 in the final round of group-B league in the 34th Federation Cup football at Kanchanjungha Stadium here Monday.
Siliguri, Sep 22 (IANS) Churchill Brothers gave a full display of their potential trouncing Mohammedan Sporting 5-1 in the second round Group B league match of the 34th Federation Cup football tournament at the Kanchanjungha Stadium.
Moscow, Sept 18 (ANI): Russia is about to start tapping into a huge source of diamonds that could be bigger than the entire world market.
Ghaziabad, Sep 13 (IANS) A 45-year-old woman, separated from her husband, was found dead in her sister's house in Vasundhara area here Thursday, police said.
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Accidental igniting of crackers on board the Tamil Nadu Express caused the fire that claimed 32 lives and injured 28 people in July this year, said official sources Thursday.
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Accidental igniting of crackers on board the Tamil Nadu Express caused the fire that claimed 32 lives and injured 28 people in July this year, said official sources Thursday.
Agartala, Sep 3 (IANS) A gold smuggler was detained in Tripura and five gold biscuits, worth Rs.19 lakh, smuggled from Bangladesh were seized, BSF officials said here Monday.
Copenhagen, Aug 30 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale rocked the sea area off the eastern coast of Greenland Thursday, said the US Geological Survey, reported Xinhua.
New Delhi, Aug.14 (ANI): Urging the nation to leave behind the way of hatred, violence and anger, and appealing to one and all to put aside petty quarrels and factions, India's 13 President, Pranab Mukherjee, on Tuesday, urged Indians to work together for the nation "with the devotion of a child towards a mother."elivering his first pre-Independence Day speech Mukherjee, using invocations from Upanishads, said: "peace must be our ideology, (and) progress our horizon."
Ramdev protest at Ramlila Maidan got a controversial start when a poster where image of Ramdev?s aide Balkrishna was placed along with freedom fighters was found at the platform prepared for Baba Ramdev.
Jaipur, Aug 7 (IANS) A Rajasthan Police inspector was arrested here Tuesday for helping two molestation accused escape by beating up a team of policemen that had gone to their house to arrest them, officials said.
Kanpur, July 23 (IANS) Lakshmi Sehgal, a close associate of Subhas Chandra Bose, passed away here Monday. Sehgal was the first captain of the women's wing of Azad Hind Fauj or Indian National Army. She was 97.
Rovaniemi (Arctic Circle), July 17 (IANS) "Dear Santa Claus, I need a little help in my studies so that I can bring laurels to my family", "Please ring my doorbell, I want to give you a gift" - These are some of the thousands of letters that are written by children from India to a most-loved cherubic man in red robes, a flowing white beard and a hearty laugh, and of course a bag full of gifts.
Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) It might be raining in the city, but at this mall in central Mumbai, it is snowing!
Hyderabad, July 7 (IANS) The Central Vigilance Commission has sought a report from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on alleged leakage of information related to the ongoing investigations in the corruption case against YSR Congress Party leader Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy.
Kolkata, June 29 (IANS) Opposition legislators Friday staged a noisy walkout from the West Bengal assembly, protesting against the exclusion of some questions from the day's business slated to be answered by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
New York, June 28 (ANI): The upcoming US presidential election has just gotten a little bit sweeter.
Kolkata, June 21 (IANS) The West Bengal Assembly witnessed uproarious scenes Thursday as Left Front members staged a noisy walkout accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of deliberately ignoring the house on the developments in the proposed Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA).
London, June 11 (IANS) A woman was forced to drop her trousers in the middle of a packed rush hour subway train in the US when a rat ran up her trouser leg, it was reported here Monday.
Ghaziabad, June 7 (IANS) Two motorcycle-borne men Thursday snatched cash amounting to Rs.3 lakh from a woman who was returning to her residence here after withdrawing it from the bank, police said.
Washington, June 7 (ANI): The dramatic melt-off of Arctic sea ice because of climate change is hitting closer to home than millions of Americans might believe.
Bangalore, May 30 (IANS) Power and glamour came together to celebrate Kannada superstar Ambareesh's 60th birthday bash, which was attended by the likes of Rajinikant, Chiranjeevi and state Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda.
Chennai, May 29 (IANS) India's largest government-owned lender, State Bank of India (SBI) plans to reduce its lending rates for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from June onwards so as to win them back to its fold, said its chairman Tuesday.
Kolkata, May 28 (IANS) Over a thousand frenzied cricket fans, many of thembeating drums and chanting "KKR, KKR", welcomed Indian Premier League champions Kolkata Knight Riders' players as they arrived "home" lateMonday night.
Jodhpur, May 28 (IANS) At least seven men were killed, while four others were seriously injured when a truck ran over the roadside pavement on which they were sleeping in Rajasthan's Jodhpur town Monday, police said.
Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) An increasing number of teenagers in India are using social networking sites to remain in touch with each other with mobiles as their favourite gadget, a study said Wednesday.
The southeastern Australia of today was once the habitat of seven different killer dinosaurs and their size ranged from cat-sized killers to a nine-metre-long T. Rex-like predator.
Sydney, May 18 (IANS) Seven different killer dinosaurs once inhabited what is now southeastern Australia, ranging in size from cat-sized killers to a nine-metre-long T. Rex-like predator.
