Everything you need to know about Saraswati Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Saraswati Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) A hundred years after "Lights, Camera, Action." were uttered for the first time in India by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke - Dadasaheb Phalke, known as the 'Father of Indian Cinema' - his descendents have sought a befitting recognition of his contribution by posthumously conferring him the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour.
Chandigarh, April 1 (IANS) Mentioned in Hindu mythology as a sacred river but since dried up, Saraswati will see water flowing down it again from this year.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 23 (IANS) The communal violence in Odisha's Kandhamal district in 2008 that claimed 38 lives could have been avoided had the state government acted promptly, a Christian leader told a probe commission Saturday.
Kolkata, Feb 15 (IANS) Goddess Saraswati, considered the deity of music, culture and learning, was worshiped across the city Friday, with women clad in traditional yellow saris offering flowers, children participating in cultural programmes and families sharing 'prasad'.
The people in different parts of India are celebrating the festival of Vasant Panchami today. The beautiful season of spring has already begun and nature is at its elegant best and it is time to worship Goddess Saraswati with traditional fervor.
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The family and neighbours of a 40-year-old woman who died in the stampede at the Allahabad railway station mourned her at her residence in the capital Monday.
Kolkata, Jan 31 (IANS) India's growth has come with irreversible destruction of archaeological heritage, Michael Danino, an Indian writer of French origin, said at the Kolkata Literary Meet Thursday.
Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh), Jan.30 (ANI): Foreigners attending the Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, are connecting with their spiritual side through yoga on the banks of the Ganges River.
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) A new cultural "emergency" is emerging in India, and writers, painters, and filmmakers are becoming soft targets, says author Salman Rushdie, citing the national "Emergency" during 1975-77.
Allahabad, Jan.20 (ANI): Activists of a local organisation have brought water purifiers to provide pure drinking water to ascetics and pilgrims attending the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela here.
Agartala/Shillong, Jan 18 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura and a church body in Meghalaya Friday have urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to defer the polling dates to ensure religious programmes remain unaffected.
Allahabad, Jan. 17 (ANI): Soaking in the spiritual energy at the world's largest religious congregation, the Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, foreigners, mostly from western countries, are practicing yoga.
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) As the Maha Kumbh, which occurs once every 12 years, began Monday with Makar Sankaranti, nearly 50 lakh devotees converged for a ritual bath at the Sangam in Allahabad, where Rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati converge.
Agartala, Jan 13 (IANS) Hours after the AICC announced the names of Congress candidates for the Feb 14 assembly elections in Tripura, local leaders and workers in as many as 11 places in the state openly revolted, demanding change in nominations.
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan remembers filmmaker S. Ramanathan as a gentle and helpful soul.
Self proclaimed godman Asaram Bapu has attracted severe criticism by giving controversial remarks over Dec 16 Delhi gang rape victim by stating that "the victim is as guilty as her rapists" and that she should have "begged" in front of the culprits..........................
New Delhi/Jaipur, Jan 7 (IANS) Spiritual leader Asaram Bapu was Monday reported as saying that the Delhi gang-rape victim should have called her attackers "brothers" and recited the Saraswati mantra to avert the tragedy. This provoked both the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP to lash out at the comments as disturbing and condemnable.
Allahabad, Dec. 23 (ANI): Hindu ascetics in Allahabad on Sunday complained of high levels of pollution in the Ganges river and of official apathy on the issue.
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) At least five children, all below the age of 10, died here after a boundary wall under construction collapsed on them Wednesday, a fire brigade official said. The Delhi government has ordered an inquiry into it.
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) At least five children, all below the age of 10, died here after a boundary wall under construction collapsed on them Wednesday, a fire brigade official said.
Phulbani (Odisha), Nov.27 (ANI): A Fast Track court on Tuesday sentenced 12 people to six years rigorous imprisonment after they were convicted for being involved in the 2008 riots in Odisha's Kandhamal district.
Bhubaneswar, Nov 16 (IANS) Odisha Police have intensified their operation to nab the state's most wanted Maoist Sabyasachi Panda, two days after gunning down five of his alleged supporters in Gajapati district, officials said Friday.
Kolkata, Oct 24 (IANS) Teary eyed devotees bade an emotional farewell as idols of goddess Durga and other Gods were immersed in ponds, lakes and rivers of West Bengal on Vijaya Dashami Wednesday.
Kolkata, Oct 23 (IANS) People relished community feasts at pandals and visited friends and relatives Tuesday on Mahanavami, the fourth day of Bengal's biggest religious festival Durga Puja.
Phulbani (Odisha), Oct. 21 (ANI): A fast track court in Phulbani, Odisha has sentenced 13 persons to six years rigorous imprisonment for their involvement in the 2008 Kandhamal riots.
Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Mumbai's tallest idol of Goddess Durga, 22 feet in height, was unveiled at the Sarbojanik Durga Puja in Andheri here Saturday.
New Delhi, Oct.14 (ANI): A trust founded by Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj issued a statement over the weekend, refuting and rejecting suggestions and allegations of his link with wanted godman Swami Prakashanand Saraswati.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj and organisations functioning under his guidance have denied any connection with Swami Prakashanand Saraswati who has been declared a criminal in America, his trust said in a statement here.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj and organisations functioning under his guidance have denied any connection with Swami Prakashanand Saraswati who has been declared a criminal in America, his trust said in a statement here.
Kolkata, Oct 12 (IANS) Goddess Durga is all set to transcend on earth to wipe out evil and this time the deity will sport the traditional 'taana chokh' (wide godly eyes), signifying a return to the roots as potters in Kumartuli in northern Kolkata give finishing touches to the idols.
Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar celebrates her 83rd birthday Friday and her younger sister Asha Bhosle paid rich tributes to her in Shiv Sena party mouthpiece Saamna.
Patna, Sept 26 (ANI): An anti- encroachment drive, being carried out at the behest of the Supreme Court turned violent as the irate mob, protesting against the drive, burnt a government car, here on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Well-known writer Salman Rushdie Monday said that a harsher version of Islam was spreading with the help of Saudi Arabia's oil money.
Bhubaneswar, Aug 13 (IANS) The wife of Sabyasachi Panda, who has been expelled by Maoists, Monday appealed to the Odisha government to withdraw cases against him and bring him back to the mainstream.
Raipur, Aug 3 (IANS) Three new-born lion cubs at the famous Nandan Van on the outskirts of the Chhattisgarh capital died Friday, shocking animal lovers and zoo officials.
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug 1 (ANI): Pilgrims carried Lord Shiva's mace (Chhari Mubarak) from its abode here and left for Amarnath Yatra, marking the final ritual of the annual sojourn.
Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Clint FC got the better of Geostanne United 1-0 in a Third Division match of the Mumbai District Football Association League at the St. Xavier's ground here.
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Three people, including a woman, were arrested for running a fake placement agency for household helps and cheating several people, including Rajya Sabha Secretary V.K. Agnihotri, said police Sunday.
Kolkata, July 26 (IANS) The soft, shiny red exterior of tomatoes or the lush, green texture of peas and leafy veggies might tempt one's taste buds and their "freshness" might appeal to the eyes, but there lies something sinister beneath - a toxic concoction of hazardous chemicals.
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Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) The Maharashtra government Tuesday mooted slapping murder charges on those involved in female foeticide.
Beed (Maharashtra), June 18 (IANS) A doctor couple suspected to be involved in culpable homicide and female foeticide in Beed district was Monday remanded to police custody till June 30 by a Maharashtra court, an official said.
Beed (Maharashtra), June 3 (IANS) A doctor and two midwives were Sunday remanded to police custody till June 6 by a Maharashtra court for allegedly dumping two female foetuses under a flyover here.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Seven school students from across the country who excelled in a national science project will go to the US to compete with more than 1,600 others from over 60 countries at a global fair, officials said Thursday.
After a powerful performance in "Paan Singh Tomar", actor Irrfan is set to romance Aditi Rao Hydari in director Shivam Nair new romantic comedy.
After a powerful performance in "Paan Singh Tomar", actor Irrfan is set to romance Aditi Rao Hydari in director Shivam Nair new romantic comedy.
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) After giving a thrilling performance in "Paan Singh Tomar", actor Irrfan is set to romance Aditi Rao Hydari in a new romantic comedy directed by Shivam Nair.
Allahabad/ Kolkata, Jan 28 (ANI): Devotees across the country celebrated 'Basant Panchami' on Saturday with full enthusiasm as the colour yellow filled the air and welcomed the onset of spring on the fifth day of the lunar month of 'Magh'.
Allahabad/ Kolkata, Jan 28 (ANI): Devotees across the country celebrated 'Basant Panchami' on Saturday with full enthusiasm as the colour yellow filled the air and welcomed the onset of spring on the fifth day of the lunar month of 'Magh'.
Nevada (US), Nov 6 (ANI): Even atheists have come out saying that Kentucky (USA) gubernatorial candidate David Williams "should be ashamed of, and apologize for his recent comments" criticizing rival candidate Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear for his attendance at a Hindu blessing ceremony.
Washington, Oct 27 (ANI): Treating breast cancer by delivering chemotherapy through the nipple is highly effective in animal models of early breast cancer, and has no major side effects in human patients, a new study led by an Indian-origin researcher has found.
Washington, June 24 (ANI): An Indian-born novelist has won the Desmond Elliot Prize for her debut work 'Saraswati Park'.
Nevada (US), Jan 31 (ANI): Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, sending early Vasant Panchami greetings to one billion Hindus of the world, has urged them each to take a vow of helping a needy child to meet his/her educational goals on this sacred occasion.
Yamunanagar (Haryana), Sept.12 (ANI): Flood waters have washed away a shrine dedicated to the Goddess Saraswati, in Haryana's Yamunanagar District.
New Delhi, July 12 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. M. S Gill has sanctioned pension to four meritorious sportspersons on Monday.
Bargah (Orissa), Apr 15 (ANI): A self-help group (SHG) in Orissa Bargarh District has taken on the initiative to empower specially-abled women by providing them with vocational training.
Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Feb 7 (ANI): Mahant Amar Bharti, a religious leader in Haridwar here has caught everybody's attention for his unique penance at the Maha Kumbha Mela.
Khushaal Nagar (UP), Jan 21 (ANI): Hookah is no longer the luxury of the riches but now become the savior for many in Uttar Pradesh's Khushaal Nagar village.
Patna / Kolkata, Jan 20 (ANI): Hindus celebrated Saraswati Puja on the occasion of Basant Panchami across India on Wednesday.
Haridwar, Jan 20 (ANI): Braving the early morning winter chill, devouts took a holy dip in River Ganges at Haridwar on the occasion of Basant Panchami as part of the Kumbh Mela festival on Wednesday.
Allahabad, Dec 22 (ANI): Rise in temperature coupled with pollution has led to a sharp decrease in the number of migratory birds visiting the wetlands of Sangam, Uttar Pradesh's Allahabad city.
Kurukshetra, Dec 12 (ANI): Archaeological Department has unearthed a Hindu deity's idol Kurukshetra, which statue is made of white sandstone and depicts Goddess Parvati and her two sons Ganesha and Karthikeya.
Cherpu (Kerala), Sep 28(ANI): Hundreds of children in Kerala were initiated to the formal learning of alphabets in a ceremonial way on Vijayadashami that was celebrated on Monday.
Kandhamal, Aug 13 (ANI): Fresh fears of trouble has gripped the villagers in Orissa's Kandhamal District on the eve of Gokulashtami and a mass rally organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) to commemorate the first anniversary of the assassination of their leader Laxmanananda Saraswati.
Phulbani, July 5 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and a prime accused in several cases relating to last year's communal violence in Orissa's Kandhamal district, Manoj Pradhan was released from jail today to be able to take oath as a member of the Orissa legislative Assembly.
Phulbani (Orissa), June 26 (ANI): Union Home Minister P.Chidambaram on Friday visited Kandhamal riots victims in the Government run relief camps here.
Bhubaneswar, June 26 (ANI): Home Minister P. Chidambaram is scheduled to visit the relief camps in Orissa's Kandhamal district today to take stock of the situation, where over 2,000 people have been staying since last year communal violence.
Srinagar, June 14 (ANI): Special and elaborate arrangements have been made for the famous Amarnath Yatra which is scheduled to begin from June 15.
Bhubaneswar, May 31 (IANS) At least five companies of the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), comprising about 500 personnel, were withdrawn Sunday from Orissa's Kandhamal district that had witnessed communal violence last year, an official said.
Bhubaneswar, May 16 (IANS) A candidate accused of involvement in last year's anti-Christian riots in Orissa has won the assembly elections, official said.
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Kandh tribals of Orissa has approached the Supreme Court alleging that the state government was helping another tribal community in grabbing their land in Kandhamal district. The court Monday issued notice to the Orissa government on the matter.
Both retired from the elite Indian Police Service (IPS) - one on superannuation and the other prematurely on own volition. One to settle down in Gujarat and the other in Orissa - states that saw large-scale communal violence this decade. One is now engaged in crusading for human rights to bring justice to victims of carnage; the other allegedly spewing venom and hatred to arouse communal sentiment for political gain and more.
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) A court Thursday directed a second identification parade May 19 of the accused for alleged rape of a nun in Orissa's Kandhmal district during religious riots last year.
Bhubaneswar, May 4 (IANS) Two more people have been arrested in Orissa for their alleged involvement in the gang rape of a nun during the communal violence in the state's Kandhamal district last year, police said Monday.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) A 20-year-old man has duped many people and a private bank that had fired him due to the global economic downturn, police said Saturday, adding that he has been arrested along with his accomplice.
Puducherry, April 28 (IANS) A Puducherry court Tuesday adjourned til June 11 the hearing of the 2004 Sankararaman murder case involving the Kanchi Shankaracharya.
Just a month old Sakhsham has left no doubt in people's mind that he is a miracle baby. Separated from his mother at birth when he was delivered on the roadside by his emotionally disturbed mother near Khurramnagar a local residential area in Lucknow
Gudari (Rayagada), Apr 22 (ANI): Top Maoist group in-charge arrested here for allegedly masterminding the murder of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Laxmanananda Saraswati.
Orissa police have arrested a Maoist commander who had allegedly plotted the murder of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Laxmanananda Saraswati in Kandhamal district last year.
Bhubaneswar, April 21 (IANS) A Maoist was arrested Tuesday for allegedly masterminding the murder of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Laxmanananda Saraswati in Kandhamal district last year, police said. The murder led to widespread communal violence in the state.
Bhubaneswar, April 20 (IANS) The election in Orissa's troubled Kandhamal district went off peacefully last week, but state authorities want the central forces deployed in the communally-sensitive region to stay on for a while longer, officials said Monday.
Kandhamal (Orissa), Apr 15 (ANI): Preparations are in full swing to hold general elections tomorrow in Orissa's Kandhamal District.
Bhubaneswar, April 14 (IANS) Ashok Sahu, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for Orissa's Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency, was arrested Tuesday for his alleged inflammatory speech earlier this month, an official said.
Kandhamal (Orissa), Apr 8 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi today said that the Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Government has destroyed peace in Orissa.
Kandhamal, Apr. 8 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi will address a rally in Orissa's riot-hit Kandhamal District today.
Vatican City, April 7 (DPA) The faithful will be invited to reflect on the persecution of Christians in India in prayers at this year's traditional Good Friday Way of the Cross ceremony at Rome's Colosseum, the Vatican said Tuesday.
As Orissa goes to the polls to elect 21 Lok Sabha and 147 assembly members on April 16 and 23, both Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
Bhubaneswar, April 3 (IANS) Authorities in Orissa's Kandhamal district have set up a helpline for providing assistance to riot victims to vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha and state assembly polls, an official said Friday.
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Orissa Archbishop Raphael Cheenath Friday appealed to the Election Commission to postpone polls in the communal violence-hit Kandhamal district as he said the situation in the area is still very 'tense and abnormal'.
Kandhamal (Orissa), Mar 27 (ANI): With the general elections less than a month away, residents of Kandhamal district in Orissa have said that they would cast their votes only if the Government provides them security.
Bhubaneswar, March 24 (IANS) A woman Maoist rebel was Tuesday killed by security forces in a gunbattle in Orissa's Kandhamal district, an official said.
Bhubaneswar, March 23 (IANS) One more person has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the rape of a nun during communal riots in Orissa's Kandhamal district last year, the police said Monday.
Bhubaneswar, March 19 (IANS) Armed Maoists have gunned down a Hindu leader in Orissa's Kandhamal district, which witnessed communal violence last year after the killing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati, police said Thursday.
Bhubaneswar, March 16 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) kick started its election campaign in Orissa with an election rally here Monday addressed by party leader Sushma Swaraj.
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Saraswati Devi, a 28-year-old domestic help, doesn't have many expectations from the Lok Sabha elections. She harbours just one hope - that the winner would ensure that prices of basic food don't shoot through the ceiling.
The 14th World Conference on Tobacco or Health (WCTOH) got an official kick start on the March 8, at the National Centre of Performing Arts in Mumbai.
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The church is happy to see Orissa's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) part ways with ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), top Christian leader Archbishop Rafel Cheenath said Monday while hoping that secular parties would now govern the state.
Maldives is one of the founding members of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and this island nation with a very glorious history is now heading towards a democratic governance and social system.
Assamese author Dr. Lakshmi Nandan Bora has won the prestigious Saraswati Samman for his excrement literary work 'Kayakalpa'. Instituted by the K.K. Birla Foundation, New Delhi in 1991,
