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

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

Man beaten, knifed to death in Rome

May 4, 2013 at 8:28 AM

Rome, May 4 (IANS/AKI) A 49-year-old Egyptian migrant died in a hospital in the Italian capital after he was beaten and stabbed.

Rape of five-year-old Delhi girl throws light on child abuse in India

April 27, 2013 at 11:08 AM

New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): The brutal abduction, rape and torture of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, has once again put the spotlight on rampant child abuse and abysmal enforcement of child protection laws in India.

Gus Van Sant films test sex scene for 'Fifty Shades of Grey' adaptation

April 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM

New York, Apr 24 (ANI): Gus Van Sant is set to direct the upcoming adaptation of 'Fifty Shades of Grey', according to reports.

Gorakhpur villagers demand a bridge, stage a semi-nude protest

April 19, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Gorakhpur, April 19 (ANI): Semi-nude villagers stood in waist deep water to demand construction of a bridge on a river passing through their hamlet on the outskirts of Gorakhpur town in Uttar Pradesh.

Dr Ambedkar gave us the best constitution in the world: Dikshit

April 14, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today stated that in order to provide the best education facilities to the SC,ST,OBC and Minorities and orphan children the city government is setting up a residential school to provide free education, boarding and lodging facilities. This is going to be the best tribute to the

Indian-American hotel owner Vikram Chatwal arrested

April 5, 2013 at 10:36 AM

New York, April 5 (IANS) Indian-American hotel owner Vikram Chatwal, who's reportedly been close with American actress Lindsay Lohan, since 2011,has been arrested in Florida on drug charges, according to a media report.

Vaali ventures into production

March 27, 2013 at 11:30 AM

Chennai, March 27 (IANS) Tamil actor Vaali, known for films such as "Karupasami Kuthgaitharar", "Thee Nagar" and "Poovaathalaya", is set to produce his next film under his own Sai Pictures banner.

Are UP's Muslims disenchanted with the Samajwadi Party?

March 6, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Lucknow, March 6 (IANS) Is the crucial Muslim vote bank of the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) drifting away? Even while party leaders say there is nothing that could "alienate the minorities", community leaders have begun to openly speak of their "early disenchantment" with SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and his son Akhilesh Yadav, the Uttar Pradesh chief minister.

World's first bionic hand will allow amputees to 'feel' touch

February 18, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Washington, February 18 (ANI): The first bionic hand that allows an amputee to feel what they are touching will be transplanted on to a patient's arm for the first time very soon.

Hina Khar to visit Italy for talks

January 30, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Islamabad, Jan 30 (IANS) Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar will pay a two-day visit to Italy for bilateral consultations, the foreign ministry said Wednesday.

Lal Singh Dil wrote about wretched of the earth: Dalit poet's translator (Interview)

January 15, 2013 at 10:41 AM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Lal Singh Dil was a destitute Dalit poet whose verses on caste oppression and call for a revolution made him the bard of the Maoist movement in Punjab. But despite being a legend in his state, few know about the poet outside.

11th Pune International Film Festival felicitates veteran Bollywood actors

January 11, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Pune (Maharashtra), Jan.11 (ANI): The 11th Pune International Film Festival (PIFF), which commenced here on Thursday, felicitated veteran Bollywood actors for their valuable contribution to the film industry.

Sant Chatwal to invest Rs.300 crore in Kerala resorts

January 8, 2013 at 3:35 PM

Kochi, Jan 8 (IANS) Indian-American businessman Sant Singh Chatwal is thinking of investing Rs.300 crore in setting up resorts in Kerala.

Five killed in UP road accident

December 10, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Lucknow, Dec 10 (IANS) Five members of a marriage party were killed and three others critically injured in Uttar Pradesh Monday when their vehicle crashed into a tree, an official said.

Living beyond religious identities

November 28, 2012 at 10:06 AM

Jammu, Nov. 25 (ANI): The partition of the country in 1947 is recalled with gory tales of violence, and memories of the bloodshed deeply etched in every heart that has undergone the tragedy. However, in between these unforgettable tales of partition, unknown stories of human love can be heard.

'Role of handicrafts and handlooms for generating income, employment cannot be overemphasized: Mukh

November 9, 2012 at 6:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 9 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday called for constant endeavours to get handlooms and handicrafts access to markets within India and abroad to fully harness the inherent potential of the artisans and weavers.

President facilitates craftspersons and weavers with award

November 9, 2012 at 5:36 PM

President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday facilitated 20 Shilp Guru, 18 Sant Kabir and 74 National awards to highly distinguished craftspersons and weavers of the country in the capital here

President honours craftspersons and weavers

November 9, 2012 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Friday conferred 20 Shilp Guru, 18 Sant Kabir and 74 National awards on illustrious craftspersons and weavers here.

Jethmalani provokesa new controversy, says 'Ram was a very bad husband'

November 8, 2012 at 9:49 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 8 (ANI): Veteran lawyer and Member of parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Bharatiya Janata Party, Ram Jethmalani on Thursday made a provocative and controversial statement by saying that Ram was a very bad husband.

Mukherjee to confer national awards, Shilp Guru awards, Sant Kabir awards

November 8, 2012 at 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Nov.8 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will be conferring 20 Shilp Guru Awards, 18 Sant Kabir Awards along with 74 National Awards to master craftspersons and master weavers at a function in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on Friday.

Spanish opera singer hospitalised

October 24, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Barcelona, Oct 24 (IANS/EFE) Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballe has been admitted to the intensive care unit of Barcelona's Sant Pau Hospital after suffering a mild stroke, authorities at the medical centre told EFE.

UP approves Delhi Metro's second phase

October 17, 2012 at 4:19 PM

Lucknow, Oct 17 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Wednesday gave a go-ahead to the second phase of Delhi Metro in Ghaziabad which will link Delhi's Dilshad Garden to the new bus stand along GT Road.

NGO fraud: Kejriwal questions Khurshid's proof

October 14, 2012 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, Oct.14 (ANI): India Against Corruption leader Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday questioned Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid's proof of innocence in connection with the allegations of forgery and embezzlement of funds from the NGO - Dr. Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust, that Khurshid and his wife Louise own and run.

Robbery will not be tolerated: Court

September 29, 2012 at 5:46 PM

New Delhi , Sep 29 (IANS) A Delhi court has ruled that robbery would not be tolerated while awarding 10 years jail to three men convicted for robbing a nurse in 2008.

Mona Lisa could soon 'come back from the grave'

September 14, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Washington, September 14 (ANI): Researchers are almost on the verge of unearthing the remains of the woman who is believed to have inspired Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa - Lisa Gherardini.

Probe bribe-giving case against officials: Court

September 3, 2012 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) A special court here has rejected a CBI closure report and directed a further probe into a case in which two officials of Delhi's water supply agency offered Rs.1 lakh bribe to a man for withdrawing his Right to Information (RTI) plea.

Rajasthan Police sub-inspector arrested for bribery

August 20, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Jaipur, Aug 20 (IANS) A sub-inspector of Rajasthan Police posted in the state's Ganganagar district was arrested Monday after he was caught accepting a bribe of Rs.33,000 from a transport businessman, police said.

You are what your grandparents ate

July 29, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Washington, July 29 (ANI): Your diet affects your grandchildren's DNA and you are what your mother, father, grandparents and great-grandparents ate, according to two new genetic studies.

LiLo lands 'Canyons' role amid ongoing trials

July 19, 2012 at 2:16 PM

New York, July 19 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan has managed to secure a new movie role amidst her ongoing legal issues including a recent car crash and a run-in with paramedics.

Two murders in Delhi

July 10, 2012 at 11:12 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) A 35-year-old woman and an autorickshaw driver were found murdered in two separate incidents here, police said Tuesday.

First prehistoric Iberian twins found in Barcelona

June 1, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Washington, June 1 (ANI): Remains of newborn twin girls, dating back to between the middle of the 4th century B.C. to the beginning of the 2nd century B.C, have been discovered in the archaeological site of Olerdola in Barcelona.

100-year-old woman killed in Italian quake

May 20, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Rome, May 20 (IANS) A 100-year-old woman was among five people who died Sunday after a magnitude-5.9 earthquake rocked northern Italy, destroying several historic sites. At least 50 others were injured.

Four killed in Italy quake

May 20, 2012 at 4:19 PM

Rome, May 20 (IANS) A 5.9-magnitude earthquake rocked central Italy in the early hours Sunday, killing four people and injuring 50 others.

5.9-magnitude quake hits northern Italy, at least 5 dead

May 20, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Milan, May 20 (Xinhua-ANI): At least five people died and tens of others were injured in a 5.9-magnitude earthquake that hit northern Italy in the early hours of Sunday morning, local media reported.

UP removes police officer for backing honour killing

May 11, 2012 at 2:22 PM

Lucknow, May 11 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has removed Saharanpur Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Satish Kumar Mathur for his "uncharitable remarks" to a man whose daughter had eloped.

Shena Aggarwal IAS topper 2011-2012 reveals her success story

May 9, 2012 at 3:47 PM

Shena Aggarwal IAS topper 2011-2012 who has topped the civil services exams conducted by UPSC says that result has taken her by surprise. She was expecting a good rank this time but her rank is way above her expectations.

Shena Aggarwal IAS topper 2011-2012

May 5, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Shena Aggarwal of Haryana has become IAS topper of 2012. She has topped the list of successful candidate of Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examinations 2011

70 IAS officials transferred in Uttar Pradesh

April 13, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Lucknow, April 13 (IANS) In yet another major reshuffle in the Uttar Pradesh bureaucracy, the less than a month-old Samajwadi Party (SP) government Friday shifted 70 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and 68 Provincial Civil Service (PCS) officials, a government communique said.

Delhi court dismisses godman's plea to drop MCOCA charges

March 26, 2012 at 9:28 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday dismissed a plea by 'godman' Shiv Murat Dwivedi, accused of running a prostitution ring in south Delhi, seeking to drop the case under MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act) against him.

India will be an open defecation free nation in 10 years, says Ramesh

March 21, 2012 at 9:27 PM

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has called for making India an open defecation free country in ten years time.

India will be an open defecation free nation in 10 years, says Ramesh

March 21, 2012 at 9:17 PM

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has called for making India an open defecation free country in ten years time.

Beyonce publicly breastfeeds Blue Ivy

March 1, 2012 at 9:29 PM

Washington, Mar 1 (ANI): Beyonce Knowles has joined the league of millions of mothers worldwide who are proud to breastfeed their children out in the open.

Beyonce publicly breastfeeds Blue Ivy

March 1, 2012 at 5:52 PM

Washington, Mar 1 (ANI): Beyonce Knowles has joined the league of millions of mothers worldwide who are proud to breastfeed their children out in the open.

Blue Ivy goes out with parents Beyonce and Jay-Z for first time

February 26, 2012 at 2:55 PM

New York, Feb 26 (ANI): Beyonce Knowles and rapper hubby Jay-Z took their daughter Blue Ivy Carter out for the first time in New York City.

BJP leader Tripathi confident of forming Govt. in UP

February 15, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Allahabad/Amethi/Varanasi, Feb 15 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kesari Nath Tripathi, who cast his vote during the ongoing third phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls on Wednesday, said that his party was contesting the polls with a firm resolve to form the government in the state.

UP Assembly Election 2012: third phase polling begins amid tight security

February 15, 2012 at 12:46 PM

The third phase of polling for Uttar Pradesh (UP) assembly election 2012 kicks off Wednesday morning for 56 seats spread over 10 districts amid tight security..............

Voters in UP look for corruption free government

February 15, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Allahabad/Amethi, Feb 15 (ANI): Voters, who exercised their rights in the ongoing third phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls on Wednesday appeared to be very excited, and said that they used their right to vote to ensure that a strong and corruption free government is formed in the state.

Polling begins for third phase of UP polls

February 15, 2012 at 10:50 AM

Lucknow, Feb 15 (ANI): Polling for the third phase of assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh for 56 seats began at 7 a.m. today and will continue till 5 p.m.

Jayant Chaudhary slams Mayawati for ignoring plight of Dalits

February 12, 2012 at 9:58 PM

Agra, Feb 12 (ANI): Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) leader Jayant Chaudhary on Sunday lashed out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati for ignoring the plight of the Dalits and the farming community.

Sushma Swaraj wants Manmohan Singh to dismiss Salman Khurshid

February 12, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Varanasi, Feb 12 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj on Sunday asked the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, to dismiss Salman Khurshid after the Election Commission complained to President Pratibha Devisingh Patil against the Law Minister for his repeated efforts to woo Muslims with job quotas during the campaign for the ongoing Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.waraj said appropriate step must be taken to rest the controversy.

Sushma Swaraj wants Manmohan Singh to dismiss Salman Khurshid

February 12, 2012 at 5:25 PM

Varanasi, Feb 12 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj on Sunday asked the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, to dismiss Salman Khurshid after the Election Commission complained to President Pratibha Devisingh Patil against the Law Minister for his repeated efforts to woo Muslims with job quotas during the campaign for the ongoing Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.waraj said appropriate step must be taken to rest the controversy.

Jayant Chaudhary slams Mayawati for ignoring plight of Dalits

February 12, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Agra, Feb 12 (ANI): Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) leader Jayant Chaudhary on Sunday lashed out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati for ignoring the plight of the Dalits and the farming community.

UP polls: Shatrughan Sinha accuses opponents of practising divisive politics

February 12, 2012 at 12:13 PM

Bhadohi, Feb 12 (ANI): Veteran actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shatrughan Sinha has accused his political opponents of practising divisive politics in their campaign during Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.

59 percent voter turnout in second phase of UP assembly polls

February 11, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Lucknow, Feb 11(ANI): A total of around 59 percent voters on Saturday cast their vote for the 59 seats in nine districts in the second phase of assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh.

Congress slams BJP leader's remark on UP poll outcome

February 11, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Lucknow/Allahabad, Feb 11 (ANI): The Congress on Saturday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for predicting that no party would get a mandate after the declaration of the results the ongoing assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh.

Gorakhpur voters exercise 'Right to Rejection' in UP

February 11, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Gorakhpur/Mau, Feb 11 (ANI): At least 67 voters in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur District opted for the 'Right to Rejection' by filling up Form 17 (A) under the Rule 49-O in The Conduct of Election Rules, during the ongoing polls as they believed that none of the candidates were suitable to represent them.

35 percent voting recorded till noon in second phase of UP polls(Lead1:2nd phase)

February 11, 2012 at 3:33 PM

Lucknow, Feb 11 (ANI): Over 35 percent of electorate cast their vote till noon in the second phase of Uttar Pradesh assembly elections as no untoward incident were reported so far.

Polling begins for second phase of UP polls

February 11, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Lucknow, Feb 11 (ANI): Polling for the second phase of assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh for 59 seats began at 7 a.m. this morning and will continue till 5 p.m.

UP Polls: second phase voting continues amid tight security

February 11, 2012 at 11:41 AM

The second phase of Uttar Pradesh (UP) Assembly Election 2012 for 59 seats spread in 10 districts begins Saturday morning amid tight security that will decide the fate of 1,098......

UP Election 2012: polling for the 2nd phase on Saturday

February 10, 2012 at 12:11 PM

The second phase of voting for assembly election 2012 will kick on tomorrow morning amid tight security. The campaigning for 59 seats in nine districts concluded Thursday evening......

Security stepped up near Indo-Nepal border ahead of second phase of UP polls

February 10, 2012 at 1:57 PM

Sunauli/Maharajganj, Feb 10 (ANI): With Uttar Pradesh entering the second phase of assembly polls tomorrow, security has been stepped up along the India-Nepal border to avoid any untoward incident.

Stage set for second phase of UP polls

February 10, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Lucknow, Feb 10 (ANI): Polling for the second phase of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections for 59 seats in 10 Districts would be held on Saturday.

Indian-American businessman praises Manmohan Singh for his clean image

January 7, 2012 at 11:14 AM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (ANI): In the wake of anti-graft protests led by veteran social activist Anna Hazare, Indian-American businessman Sant Singh Chatwal has praised Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh for maintaining a spotless image.

PM condoles demise of noted Hindi writer Shrilal Shukla

October 28, 2011 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has condoled the demise of noted Hindi litterateur Shrilal Shukla.

GQ bosses apologise on Facebook for 'gay' Lautner question

October 21, 2011 at 2:49 PM

London, Oct 21 (ANI): Editors at Australia's 'GQ' magazine have embroiled themselves in a controversy after asking Taylor Lautner if gay movie bosses Gus Van Sant and Dustin Lance Black once made a pass at him.

'I am straight, not gay' - says Taylor Lautner

October 15, 2011 at 3:31 PM

Washington, Oct 15 (ANI): 'Twilight' star Taylor Lautner who is tired of being linked up with gays, has finally admitted that he is straight.

LiLo confronts Vikram Chatwal's estranged wife

September 23, 2011 at 4:08 PM

New York, Sept 23 (ANI): Days after Lindsay Lohan was spotted smooching Indian-origin multimillionaire hotelier Vikram Chatwal at his New York apartment, the troubled starlet is again in the news for yet another wrong reason.

Combination strategies help get rid of Asian tiger mosquitoes

July 23, 2011 at 3:59 PM

Washington, July 23 (ANI): In an experimental research, a combination of mosquito eradication strategies was found to reduce the population of tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus) by more than half.

Soon, octopus-like robotic arm that can save lives!

July 20, 2011 at 4:47 PM

Washington, July 20 (ANI): European scientists have created an octopus-like robotic arm that can one day save your life besides navigating underwater and grasping objects.

Supermodel Janice Dickinson loses 2 false teeth

May 19, 2011 at 6:45 PM

New York, May 19 (ANI): It has emerged that mouthy supermodel Janice Dickinson was left horrified after losing two false teeth, which were so expensive they could "feed a small village", at a celebrity-studded restaurant recently.

After Oscars, 'Milk' voted the decade's best gay film

May 17, 2011 at 6:07 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): Sean Penn's Oscar-winning movie 'Milk' has been adjudged the best gay film of the last decade.

Lauding Italian firm on Colosseum, Hindus ask Indian conglomerates to rescue historical sites

January 22, 2011 at 2:09 PM

Nevada (US), Jan 22 (ANI): Hindus have commended Tod's S.p.A., luxury shoes and goods firm for its reported offer to cover the cost of restoring the Colosseum in Rome (Italy).

Curfew continues for second day in Mansa district in Punjab

January 3, 2011 at 5:22 PM

Mansa (Punjab), Jan.3 (ANI): Curfew continued for the second day in Bhikhi town of Punjab's Mansa district after a group of Sikhs clashed with followers of another Sikh religious outfit and damaged at least six vehicles, injuring many police personnel.

'Mona Lisa' model remains 'found in Florence municipal dump'

October 12, 2010 at 12:58 PM

London, Oct 12 (ANI): In a tragic turn of events, the remains of the Italian woman who modelled for Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' were found lying in a municipal rubbish tip, an Italian expert has claimed.

Obama not invited, but Indian American Chatwal makes it to Chelsea Clinton's wedding

July 31, 2010 at 10:04 PM

New York, July 31 (ANI): Indian American New York hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal, who refers to the Clintons as family, will be one among the lucky 450 guests attending the high profile marriage and reception of Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former US President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Kourtney Kardashian spotted having silent lunch with beau

July 27, 2010 at 5:01 PM

New York, July 27 (ANI): It seems things are not going great between Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick-the TV couple was spotted having a silent lunch recently.

Rome gets hotel made largely out of trash!

June 7, 2010 at 5:30 PM

London, June 7 (ANI): In a bid to raise awareness of European beach pollution, environmental campaigners have built a temporary hotel largely from rubbish in the Italian capital, Rome.

Acute water scarcity in Jhansi region

April 20, 2010 at 1:44 PM

Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 20 (ANI): Acute water scarcity in drought-prone Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi region is now forcing people to buy this basic necessity.

Padma awardee Chatwal asks critics to prove his crime

April 7, 2010 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr.7 (ANI): US-based hotelier Sant Chatwal, who received the Padma Bhushan award this evening from President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, has said that he has not committed any financial fraud.

Padma awardee Chatwal asks critics to prove his crime

April 7, 2010 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Apr.7 (ANI): US-based hotelier Sant Chatwal, who will receive the Padma Bhushan award this evening from President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, has said that he has not committed any financial fraud.

High Court dismisses plea on Padma for Chatwal

April 5, 2010 at 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Apr 5 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a plea challenging the decision of the Central Government to award the Padma Bhushan to NRI hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal.

Search for director of 'Breaking Dawn' on

March 18, 2010 at 4:30 PM

New York, March 18 (ANI): Summit studios have reportedly approached Bill Condon, Sofia Coppola and Gus Van Sant to helm the final 'Twilight' flick.

Government of India confers Padma awards as per guidelines says Home Ministry

January 27, 2010 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): On the wake of controversy over conferring Padma Bhushan award to Indian American Sant Singh Chatwal the Union Home Ministry on Wednesday clarified that no Padma award has been conferred without the recommendation of the awards committee.

Chatwal rubbishes BJP allegations

January 26, 2010 at 9:01 PM

New York, Jan.26 (ANI): New York-based Indian American hotelier and Padma Bhushan recipient Sant Singh Chatwal today rubbished the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) allegation of financial wrongdoing and said that he had been cleared of all charges.

NRI Punjabis express desire to invest for development of Punjab

January 18, 2010 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16(ANI): Many of the non-resident Indian (NRI) Punjabis from across the world, who took part in the eighth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas held in the national capital, have shared their plans about investing in India and in Punjab.

SGPC haste to amend NanakShahi calendar raises eyebrows

January 2, 2010 at 9:08 PM

Amritsar, Jan 2(ANI): The Sikh Diaspora has raised eyebrows over the working of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee (SGPC) regarding amendments made in the NanakShahi calendar without taking the community into confidence.

Mayawati writes to PM, demands Purvanchal

December 13, 2009 at 3:28 PM

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 13 (ANI): The Centre's decision to initiate the process for the formation of the Telangana state has stirred up a hornet's nest, with people from different regions coming forward to demand a separate states.

A Gurukul in Bihar promotes traditional Indian values and culture

November 25, 2009 at 1:42 PM

Patna, Nov.25 (ANI): A school committed to promote and preserve traditional Indian culture and values here follows the vintage system of education named Gurukul which teaches pupils the Vedas, Hindu religious texts.

Football camp organized for coaches in Punjab

November 16, 2009 at 7:56 PM

Amritsar, Nov 16(ANI): To make the Indian football team's presence felt in the international arena, local coaches gathered in Punjab's Quadian town to receive training from when a section of international coaches, handling the best football teams of the world.

UP government distributes relief material to flood affected

August 23, 2009 at 6:08 PM

Puraabazar (Uttar Pradesh) (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Government on Sunday initiated distribution of relief material to the flood affected families of Munda village in Faizabad District.

Rising water level submerge many Uttar Pradesh villages

August 21, 2009 at 7:25 PM

Durgaganj Village (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 21 (ANI): The rising level of river water over the past couple of days has submerged many villages and rendered thousands of villagers homeless in Uttar Pradesh.

Mischa Barton 'thinks she has a stalker'

August 5, 2009 at 12:56 PM

Washington, Aug 5 (ANI): 'The O. C.' actress Mischa Barton has been overheard "talking frantically" into her phone about having a stalker.

27 more UP districts declared drought-hit

July 26, 2009 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): The total number of draught-hit districts in Uttar Pradesh has reached 47, after the state government declared 27 more districts as drought-hit on Sunday.

Sikh devotees furious over demolition orders of a gurdwara in Sangrur

June 22, 2009 at 9:42 PM

Sangrur (Punjab), June 22 (ANI): A number of Sikh devotees are outraged due to Akal Takht's order to demolish a portion of a controversial gurdwara due to having objection over its shape which resembles the Golden Temple of Amritsar.

Ashes of Sant Rama Nand Dass taken to Haridwar for immersion

June 7, 2009 at 8:45 PM

Haridwar, June 7 (ANI): Followers of the slain preacher of Dera Sachh Khand, Sant Rama Nand Dass are carrying his ashes to immerse in the holy Ganga.

One Vienna gurdwara attack suspect released

June 6, 2009 at 11:53 AM

Vienna, June 6 (ANI): One of the six suspects involved in the violent attack on a gurdwara in Vienna has been released.

Guru Sant Rama Nand to be cremated today

June 4, 2009 at 11:54 AM

Ballan (Punjab), June 4 (ANI): Dera Sachkhand leader Sant Rama Nand, who was killed in an attack in Vienna recently, will be cremated here this afternoon with full state honours.

Vienna violence against Sikhs still agitating Punjab leaders

June 2, 2009 at 11:47 AM

New Delhi, June 2 (ANI): A delegation of social workers and political leaders including legislators and parliamentarians from Punjab met external Affairs Minister S M Krishna here on Monday.

India awaiting outcome of Vienna violence probe

June 1, 2009 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) A week after clashes involving rival Sikh groups in a Vienna gurdwara, India Monday said it was awaiting the outcome of the probe by the Austrian authorities who had assured their 'full cooperation and assistance to bring the guilty to justice.'

Punjab to send plane to get sect leader's body from Austria (To go with: Murdered sect leader's re

June 1, 2009 at 12:20 AM

Chandigarh, May 31 (IANS) In an unprecedented move, the Punjab government Sunday announced it would send a chartered flight from New Delhi Tuesday to bring back the body of Dera Sachh Khand sect leader Sant Rama Nand Dass from Austria's capital Vienna.