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

Tension escalates in Rohtak as Ashram to be evacuated

May 14, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Rohtak, May 14 (ANI): The situation in Haryana's Rohtak District continued to be tense on Tuesday with local law enforcement authorities imposing prohibitory orders under Section 144 in an attempt to get the disputed Satlok Ashram in Karontha village vacated.

Will Smith never punishes children

April 25, 2013 at 2:20 AM

Los Angeles, April 25 (IANS) Actor Will Smith says he doesn't believe in punishing his children as it spreads negativity.

14,000-capacity Sai Ashram inaugurated in Shirdi

April 11, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Shirdi (Maharashtra), April 11 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa (New Year, according to Maharashtrian calendar), Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan inaugurated the state-of-the-art, eco-friendly Sai Ashram near the famous Saibaba Temple here Thursday.

Tahiliani takes inspiration from fakirs, paints ramp with bold colours (With Image)

March 15, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Saffron-clad sadhus at the just concluded Mahakumbh inspired Tarun Tahiliani's new collection Kumbhback. The designer brought bold splashes of colours on the ramp when models flaunted sensual drapes and structured dresses in red, saffron and orange at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2013 Autumn-Winter(WIFW).

Charity work is important: Pinkett Smith

February 18, 2013 at 8:42 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 18 (IANS) Actress Jada Pinkett Smith and her husband Will Smith get their kids involved in as much charity work as possible to make them realise the importance of helping others.

Russian cult leader convicted of rape

February 7, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Novosibirsk (Russia), Feb 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The leader and founder of one of Russia's largest religious cults was sentenced Thursday to 11 years in prison by a Siberian court for sex abuse against his followers.

Man jumps to death before Metro train

January 4, 2013 at 7:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) A man committed suicide by jumping in front of the on-coming train at a Delhi Metro station Friday evening, police said.

President to inaugurate Shirdi Sai Ashram Nov 16

November 11, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Shirdi (Maharashtra), Nov 11 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee is scheduled to inaugurate the newly-constructed, state-of-the-art and eco-friendly Sai Ashram near the famed Saibaba Temple here Nov 16, an official said.

New Shirdi facility to house 15,000 pilgrims

October 24, 2012 at 6:47 PM

Shirdi (Maharashtra), Oct 24 (IANS) The famed Sai temple here was Wednesday handed over one of the largest pilgrim accommodation facilities in India with a capacity to house 14,000 people.

Himachal Pradesh juveniles being denied access to justice

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 16 (ANI): The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) in its fact finding report, "The State of Juvenile Justice in Himachal Pradesh" stated that juveniles in Himachal Pradesh are effectively being denied access to justice.

More rain, more chaos in Delhi

August 29, 2012 at 11:15 AM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) It was a rained out morning in the capital Wednesday with the season's heaviest showers resulting in several areas being waterlogged and the inevitable traffic snarls.

Swami Nityananda faces high-level probe in Karnataka

June 11, 2012 at 10:15 PM

Bangalore, June 11 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda on Monday said that his government has decided to initiate a high-level probe against the charges levelled against self-claimed Godman Swami Nityananda.

My kids are fame-savvy: Will Smith

May 25, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Los Angeles, May 25 (IANS) Actor Will Smith admits his two kids understand the fame game better than him.

Deported French nationals had no Maoist links, says NGO

April 24, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Patna, April 24 (IANS) The 10 French nationals, who were deported from Bihar for allegedly violating visa conditions, had nothing to do with Maoists, claimed an NGO that is itself under police scanner for supporting the ultras.

Cult religion, parenting & art on book shelf (IANS Books This Week)

March 31, 2012 at 4:48 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The book cart is light and moving this weekend - bringing out the diverse essence of the region. Browse with IANS....

Gadkari expresses grief over Haridwar tragedy

November 9, 2011 at 12:05 PM

Haridwar, Nov 9 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari has expressed grief over the loss of lives in Tuesday's stampede in Haridwar.

Congress leader Vaghela begins counter fast against Modi at Sabarmati Ashram

September 17, 2011 at 1:51 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep. 17 (ANI): Veteran Congress leader Shankarsinh Vaghela began his counter fast against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's three-day "Sadbhavna (Amity) fast at the Sabarmati Ashram here on Saturday.

Hindu temple in New Jersey plans expansion

August 19, 2011 at 10:18 AM

Nevada (US), August 19 (ANI): The Sri Raja Ganapathi Temple in Swedesboro (New Jersey), also known as Veda Agama Sudha and Sivaguru Ashram, is planning expansion, according to reports.

Ramdev defends statement on arming protesters

June 9, 2011 at 12:38 PM

Haridwar, June 9 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, who said yesterday that he would raise an army, clarified that this 'army' would only be for 'self-defence'.

People celebrate Mahatama Gandhi's birthday in Gujarat, Maharashtra

October 2, 2010 at 6:25 PM

Ahmedabad/Nagpur, Oct.2 (ANI): People in Gujarat and Maharashtra celebrated the 141st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Saturday.

Junior World Entrepreneurship Forum highlights opportunities for success in business

September 8, 2010 at 12:38 PM

Pune, Sept.8 (ANI): Europe Asia Business School (EABS) played host to the Junior World Entrepreneurship Forum in Pune this past week.

Maoists destroyed 109 schools in three years

April 28, 2010 at 9:54 PM

New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): The Government on Wednesday said that the Maoists have destroyed over 109 schools in last three years at different parts of the country.

Tainted godman resigns as 'Dhyanapeetam Ashram' head

March 30, 2010 at 1:28 PM

Bangalore, Mar 30 (ANI): Self-proclaimed godman Swami Nityananda, who was reportedly under the scanner ever since a video of him in a compromising position with Tamil actress Ranjitha surfaced, on Tuesday announced his decision to step down as the chief of the 'Dhyanapeetam Ashram' and all other trusts associated with it.

Farmers protest proposed cement plant in Gujarat

February 25, 2010 at 3:10 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 25 (ANI): Farmers and villagers of Mahuva town in Gujarat today carried out a protest march from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad against the setting up of a cement plant beside a water body.

Pune blast death toll rises to 16

February 24, 2010 at 11:20 AM

Pune, Feb 24 (ANI): With one more person succumbing to his injuries, the toll at the blast in the German Bakery in Pune has risen to sixteen, hospital sources said today.

Kin of Pune blast victims hold a candlelight vigil in Mumbai

February 22, 2010 at 1:15 PM

Mumbai, Feb 22 (ANI): Friends and family members of the victims of the Pune terror attack took out a candlelight vigil here on Sunday to pay homage to those who had lost their lives in last week's blast.

Bollywood actors pay tribute to German Bakery blast victims

February 21, 2010 at 11:34 AM

Pune, Feb 21 (ANI): Bollywood actors Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor paid their tributes to the victims, who lost their lives in the February 13 blast, by taking part in a candlelight vigil in the vicinity of German Bakery.

Pune Police reassures safety for students

February 20, 2010 at 12:55 PM

Pune, Feb 20 (ANI): Pune Police is reaching out to over four lakh students in the city, in an attempt to increase awareness on terror following recent blast.

Pune blast death toll rises to 12

February 20, 2010 at 12:14 PM

Pune, Feb 20 (ANI): With one more person succumbing to his injuries, the toll at the blast in the German Bakery in Pune has risen to twelve, hospital sources said today.

CCTV footage reveals vital clues in German Bakery blast

February 15, 2010 at 2:32 PM

Pune, Feb 15 (ANI): Investigating agencies have managed to find out vital clues from the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) footage that was obtained of the front area of German Bakery, where the blast took place on Saturday at around 7 p.m.

Family members mourn Pune blast victims

February 15, 2010 at 1:33 PM

Mumbai/Pune, Feb 15 (ANI): Vinita Gadani who have been alive today had she turned down the request of her friends to meet at German Bakery on Saturday.

Gilani condemns Pune bomb blast

February 14, 2010 at 5:15 PM

Islamabad, Feb 14 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Sunday condemned Saturday night's bomb explosion at the German Bakery in Pune's Koregaon area which killed nine people and injured over 50 persons.

Could Pune blast be Headley's brainchild?

February 14, 2010 at 4:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Was Saturday's Pune blast a brainchild of arrested Lashkar operative David Headley? The question is haunting North Block here.

US envoy condemns Pune terror attack

February 14, 2010 at 11:40 AM

New Delhi, Feb.14 (ANI): United States Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer has condemned the February 13 bombing at the German Bakery in Pune that killed nine people and injured 50 civilians.

No intelligence failure, Pune blast an 'insidious' one : Chidambaram

February 14, 2010 at 10:16 AM

Pune, Feb.14 (ANI): Describing the Pune blast, in which nine persons, including three foreigners were killed and over 50 injured on Friday, as an 'insidious' attack, Union Home Minister P.Chidambaram has ruled out intelligence failure.

Pune blast: Bomb disposal squad arrives at blast venue

February 13, 2010 at 9:12 PM

Pune, Feb.13 (ANI): In the latest development of blast occurred at a bakery here, in which over seven people have been died, a bomb disposal squad has reached the place of incident to investigate any suspicious object found there.

7 dead, 32 injured in a blast at Pune bakery

February 13, 2010 at 9:12 PM

Pune, Feb.13 (ANI): At least seven people have died and 32 persons left injured, including many foreigners, in an explosion, occurred at a bakery here in Koregaon Park on Saturday evening.

India pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi

January 30, 2010 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi/ Ahmedabad, Jan 30 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Saturday paid floral tributes at Rajghat, Mahatma Gandhi's memorial on his 62nd death anniversary.

British authorities tipped CIA over Headley

November 26, 2009 at 5:49 PM

London, Nov.26 (ANI): British intelligence agencies had tipped off the CIA over David Coleman Headley, an alleged Lashkar operative in the U.S. of Pakistani origin, days before he was arrested, sources have revealed.

Police claim Headley visited Pune's Osho Ashram

November 17, 2009 at 3:20 PM

Pune, Nov 17 (ANI): U S terror suspect David Headley visited the 'Osho Ashram' here twice during 2008 and 2009, a top police official said on Tuesday.

Jessica Simpson reveals her Bollywood trip on Twitter

October 23, 2009 at 1:48 PM

Nevada (US), Oct 23 (ANI): Hollywood diva Jessica Simpson has confirmed on Twitter her impending visit to India.

Hindus welcome rapper Kanye West's plan of retreat in Indian ashram

October 11, 2009 at 1:32 PM

Nevada (US), Oct 11 (ANI): Hindus have welcomed Grammy winner American singer-rapper-musician-producer Kanye West's reported decision to escape to a Hindu ashram in India for about a month to seek spiritual guidance.

President Patil to visit Sabarmati Ashram today

October 1, 2009 at 1:06 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 1 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil, who is on a five-day visit to Gujarat, will visit Sabarmati Ashram today.

President Patil to visit Gujarat today

September 30, 2009 at 3:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil will pay a five-day visit to Gujarat from Wednesday evening.

Austerity drive: No caviar, or costly biscuits on Air India One

September 23, 2009 at 3:38 PM

Onboard Air India One, Sep.23 (ANI): With austerity being the buzz word in Indian corridors of power, it seems, that every area of government-public interaction is being hit by the bug.

Gandhians in Ahmedabad laud government's austerity drive

September 18, 2009 at 8:57 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 18(ANI): In contrast to leaders of some political parties, who are criticising the austerity measures mooted by the government as mere 'tokenism', Gandhians associated with the Sabarmati Ashram at Ahmedabad have lauded the initiative.

Two girls test positive for swine flu, toll rises to three in Gujarat

July 12, 2009 at 6:33 PM

Ahmedabad, July 12 (ANI): Two girls from Ahmedabad were reported to have tested positive for swine flu and two others were suspected to have the disease on Sunday in Gujarat.

German national who became Hindu monk

May 14, 2009 at 10:17 AM

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), May 14 (ANI): A German national who converted himself to become a Hindu and even abdicated social life to become a monk has been propagating tenets of Indian ethos at Aydodhya for over three decades.

Hindu scholars discuss relevance of Yoga

March 28, 2009 at 1:01 AM

Relevance of yoga, traces of which date back to Indus Valley Civilization around 2,000 BCE, in the modern world was explored when Swami Sitaramananda, internationally respected yoga virtuoso; and Rajan Zed

Will Smith planned three-day Valentine's Day celebrations for wife

February 14, 2009 at 2:11 PM

Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): Romantic Will Smith planned a three day Valentine's Day fest for wife Jada Pinkett-Smith, with celebrations starting on the night of February 12 itself.

Mixed response to auctioning of Gandhi's belongings in Ahmedabad

February 13, 2009 at 9:52 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 13, (ANI): The followers of Mahatma Gandhi on Friday gave a mixed response to the move to auction some of his personal belongings in New York next month.

Mixed response to auctioning of Gandhi's belongings in Ahmedabad

February 13, 2009 at 9:24 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 13, (ANI): The followers of Mahatma Gandhi on Friday gave a mixed response to the move to auction some of his personal belongings in New York next month.

Advani, everywhere

February 9, 2009 at 1:01 AM

These days, whichever news website you open you find Advani's advertisement "Advani for PM" and "Strong, Prosperous and Secure India?" as if this 81-year-old man is too desperate to grab the gaddi of Delhi.

Mahayagna organized for universal peace and communal harmony in Kerala(Update-Palakkad ritual)

February 8, 2009 at 4:16 PM

Palakkad (Kerala) , Jan.8 (ANI): The recently organized "Dharmasooya Mahayaga" or religious fire ritual at Kinassery near Palakkad district in South India, saw people from various religious faiths, including hundreds of foreigners, taking part in the ceremony.

Yoga draws foreigners to Gujarat

December 30, 2008 at 4:33 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 30 (ANI): Attracted by India's ancient art of physical and mental fitness, Yoga, foreigners are flocking to Ahmedabad in search of relaxation and rejuvenation.

Indian contemporary art finds new fans in Berlin

December 17, 2008 at 8:58 AM

Berlin, Dec 17 (DPA) As a former Gestapo interrogation centre in Berlin, the sprawling building at number 90-91 Zimmerstrasse once played a chilling role in the city's history.

Pinkett-Smith fine with husband's women fans

November 28, 2008 at 1:26 PM

London, Nov 28 (IANS) Actress Jada Pinkett-Smith is fine with the fact that other women lust after husband actor Will Smith.

NHRC team begins probe into Orissa communal violence

November 13, 2008 at 4:23 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 13 (IANS) A seven-member team of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Thursday started investigations into the Orissa communal violence that left 38 people dead and thousands homeless earlier this year.

Five policemen suspended in Orissa's nun rape case

October 31, 2008 at 7:12 PM

Kandhmal (Orissa), Oct 31 (ANI): Orissa government today suspended five policemen in the nun rape case in Kandhamal district.

Kandhamal still lamented by memories of violence

October 25, 2008 at 12:00 PM

Kandhamal, Oct 25 (ANI): Life and economy of the people in Kandhamal have been affected due to communal violence that broke out in the region in August taking a toll of 35 and forcing 20,000 people to the refugee camps.

Orissa rape victim nun demands CBI probe

October 24, 2008 at 10:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): After two months of living in seclusion the nun who was allegedly raped in Orissa's Kandhamal District today narrated her ordeal and demanded a CBI probe, during a press conference in New Delhi.

Orissa government opposes CBI probe into nun's rape case

October 20, 2008 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): The Orissa Government in an affidavit to the Supreme Court has opposed a plea for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the rape of a nun in Kandhamal District of the state by some Bajrang Dal activists.

Congress takes out peace rally in Orissa's Kandhamal

October 19, 2008 at 3:12 PM

Phulbani (Orissa), Oct 19 (IANS) Hundreds of Congress activists Sunday took out a massive rally in a town in Orissa's Kandhamal district where at least 36 people were killed in communal violence and thousands of homes were torched, officials said.

Unsafe deliveries in relief camps

October 14, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Since the communal violence started in Kandhamal district of Orissa on August 24 this year, there seems no respite for the Christians in the state as their persecution is going on relentlessly.

One dead, several injured in fresh violence in Orissa

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (IANS) One woman was killed and more than a dozen people were injured in fresh violence Tuesday in Orissa's Kandhamal district, where clashes between Hindus and Christians have claimed at least 30 lives in the past month.

Several injured in fresh violence in Orissa

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (IANS) More than a dozen people were injured in fresh violence Tuesday in Orissa's Kandhamal district, where clashes between Hindus and Christians have claimed at least 30 lives in the past month.

Day curfew lifted in Orissa's Kandhamal district

October 6, 2008 at 8:00 PM

Kandhmal (Orissa), Oct 3 (ANI): A day curfew was lifted from nine police station areas of Kandhamal district of Orissa today.

Day curfew re-imposed in Kandhmal

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bhubaneshwar, Oct 1 (ANI): A day curfew was re-imposed in nine police limits of Kandhmal district to curb violence.

Day curfew lifted in Orissa's Kandhamal district

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kandhmal (Orissa), Oct 3 (ANI): A day curfew was lifted from nine police station areas of Kandhamal district of Orissa today.

Everonn launches IT based education at Gandhiniketan Ashram school

October 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Everonn Systems India Limited, a leading education and training company, launched today a pilot program to bring education through computer aided learning program

Day curfew re-imposed in Kandhmal

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bhubaneshwar, Oct 1 (ANI): A day curfew was re-imposed in nine police limits of Kandhmal district to curb violence.

One dead, several injured in fresh violence in Orissa

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (IANS) One woman was killed and more than a dozen people were injured in fresh violence Tuesday in Orissa's Kandhamal district, where clashes between Hindus and Christians have claimed at least 30 lives in the past month.

Several injured in fresh violence in Orissa

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (IANS) More than a dozen people were injured in fresh violence Tuesday in Orissa's Kandhamal district, where clashes between Hindus and Christians have claimed at least 30 lives in the past month.

Gandhi's legacy in Champaran drifting into oblivion, a task fit for taking up by INTACH

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bhitiharva Village (Bihar), Sep.24 (ANI): As the nation is getting ready to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 139th birth anniversary on October 2, a historical Ashram founded by him in Bihar, as the centre from where he started his first Satyagraha, taking the cause of indigo workers, is drifting into oblivion.

Followers of Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati apprehend closure of a khadi store

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ahmedabad, Sept 4 (ANI): Followers of Mahatma Gandhi have expressed fears of closure of Khadi production and sale center near Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram.

SC to hear plea on recent attacks on Orissa Christians today

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sept 3 (ANI): The Supreme Court will today hear a writ petition filed by the Archbishop of Cuttack seeking a CBI probe into violence against the Christians in Orissa.

SC directs Orissa govt to file affidavit on violence

September 3, 2008 at 12:00 AM

A day after allowing the petition of Archbishop of Cuttack seeking CBI probe in the violence carried out against Christians in Orissa, the Supreme Court

Indian border guards celebrate Rakhi at Wagah

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Wagah, Aug.16 (ANI): Rakhsha Bandhan was observed here this morning with young girls from different schools and colleges tying Rakhis on the wrists of Border Security Force (BSF) personnel.

CID raids Asaram Bapu's ashram in Ahmedabad

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ahmedabad, July 25 (ANI): Four teams of CID Crime Branch on Friday raided the Ashram of Asharam Bapu in Ahmedabad.

Peaceful shutdown in Gujarat observed on Monday

July 21, 2008 at 12:00 AM

A day after the Gujarat Government ordered a judicial probe into the death of two adolescent boys at Asaram Ashram at Motera in Gandhinagar, a peaceful

Asaram supporters attack mediamen in Ahmedabad

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ahmedabad, July 18 (ANI): Supporters of spiritual Guru Asaram Bapu today allegedly attacked mediapersons and damaged their cameras to prevent them shooting near Guru's Ashram.

Gandhians object to prankster's letter

June 26, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ahmedabad, June 26 (ANI): A prankster here left many people annoyed by sending a letter to Mahatma Gandhi at his residential address Sabarmati Ashram asking the Father of the Nation to appear for a pre-examination test for the post of a bank clerk!