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

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

Madhuri Dixit celebrates 46th birthday today

May 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): The Dhak Dhak girl, Madhuri Dixit Nene, is celebrating her 46the birthday today.

'Use cinema to portray positive societal values for building a tolerant,harmonious India', says Muk

May 3, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday called upon the film industry to portray positive societal values through movies to build tolerant and harmonious India.

India demands immediate release of Sarabjit Singh on humanitarian grounds

May 1, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): India on Wednesday demanded that Pakistan immediately release comatose prisoner Sarabjit Singh on humanitarian and sympathetic grounds, so that he could benefit from the best available treatment in India.

Send Sarajbit to third country for treatment

May 1, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Expressing concern at death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh's deteriorating condition, India has proposed to Pakistan to send him to a third country for "proper treatment" and said "every endeavour" should be made to save his life.

Undeserving sportspersons getting Arjuna Awards: Milkha Singh

April 27, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) Flying Sikh Milkha Singh Saturday lashed out against the authorities for giving Arjuna Awards to undeserving sportspersons and rapped athetes for taking banned drugs to enhance their performance.

Boney plays peacemaker, brings Sridevi, Srilatha closer

April 25, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) The legal and property disputes between Sridevi and her sister Srilatha are a thing of the past. Now they have established a comfort level with each other, thanks to Boney Kapoor's mediation.

Mumbai guru creates e-chant world record

April 23, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) In a first of its kind record, Indian spiritual guru Shri Rajendra Maharaj has found a mention in Guinness World Records for getting the maximum number of comments -- a whopping 15.62 million -- on a Facebook status.

President Mukherjee confers Padma awards

April 20, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday conferred the Padma awards on several eminent personalities including industrialist Adi Godrej, Olympic medal winners Yogeshwar Dutt and Vijay Kumar.

Prez, PM greets nation on Ram Navami

April 18, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday greeted the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord Ram.

Multiple enrolments in electoral rolls: Demands to register criminal case

April 18, 2013 at 6:39 PM

Parliamentary Secretary to CM, Mukesh Sharma has exhorted the Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi to register criminal cases against the citizens having multiple enrolment in electoral rolls in Delhi or in different states.

Think aloud for a broadcast regulator: Manish Tewari

April 18, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (ANI):Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari asked the broadcast industry to "think aloud" to have a separate broadcast regulator at the 4th CII CEOs Roundtable on Broadcast.

President wishes nation on Ram Navami

April 18, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday extended warm greetings to the nation on the eve of Hindu festival Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord Ram.

Gadkari denies he assured Nitish PM choice won't be Modi

April 18, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Former Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari Thursday denied he assured the Janata Dal United that Narendra Modi will not be projected as the party's prime ministerial candidate.

President Mukherjee extends Ram Navami greetings

April 18, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday extended his greetings to all citizens on the occasion of Ram Navami.

Delhi gangrape victim's death won't go in vain: Manmohan Singh

April 16, 2013 at 11:40 AM

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has said the gang rape and subsequent death of a 23-year-old Delhi woman on December 16, 2012 won't go in vain and the government will continue to make all possible efforts to empower women socially and economically.

B.K. Birla condoles Goenka's death

April 14, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Expressing grief at the death of industrialist Rama Prasad Goenka, Birla family patriarch Basant Kumar Birla Sunday said that "India has lost one of its prominent sons".

CAIT alleged, FTA will have adverse impact on our economy

April 12, 2013 at 5:41 PM

Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) national general secretary Praveen Khandelwal has said that the unanimous decision of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce to ask the

Women's rights activist questions status of women entrepreneurs in Gujarat

April 8, 2013 at 7:09 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Crusader for women's rights, Ranjana Kumari, on Monday questioned the status of women entrepreneurs in Gujarat as Chief Minister Narendra Modi pitched for women empowerment and also to encourage enterprising quality in women for nation building.

Brinda Karat pulls up Modi as he woos woman power

April 8, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): With Narendra Modi emphasizing that the Gujarat model of development was a success because of empowerment of women, Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Brinda Karat on Monday alleged that the women of this country have seen the hatred-filled politics, which the former represents, and they can never ever give any credibility to just high-sounding statements.

R.P.N. Singh avoids commenting on Modi's FICCI address

April 8, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh on Monday refused to comment on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's address at FICCI Ladies Forum, saying he has many other important works to do apart from making statements about the various chief ministers of the country.

'Dignity of women is a step towards nation building': Modi

April 8, 2013 at 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Asserting that dignity of women is a step towards nation building, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the women have excelled whenever given an opportunity.

Rahul Dravid, Sharmila Tagore and Sridevi get Padma awards

April 5, 2013 at 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 5 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee conferred Padma awards to eminent persons for their achievements in various fields at a civil investiture ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Friday.

Yusuf refutes allegations of scarcity of water in Delhi

April 2, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Delhi Power Minister Haroon Yusuf has warned the Opposition to avoid politicizing issues of power and water in the Capital city by misleading people. He further asked them not to take law in their hands as it amounts to violation of democratic principle and disrespect to constitution of India. He was replying a short duration discussion by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Shri R.N. Bansal and Shri Sunil Vaidya.

After president, Goa governor too drops 'His Excellency' tag

March 30, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Panaji, March 30 (IANS) After President Pranab Mukherjee, Goa Governor Bharat Vir Wanchoo has also dropped the "His Excellency" honorific preceding his name for official purposes.

Two more women accuse Marathi writer of rape

March 28, 2013 at 9:06 PM

Satara (Maharashtra), March 28 (IANS) Two more women have accused Marathi writer Laxman Mane of raping them, police said Thursday. Earlier, three women alleged he had sexually assaulted them.

BJP lauds Modi's development model in Gujarat

March 28, 2013 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 28 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday said the entire world is now praising Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his good governance model in the state.

Gujarat CM Modi earns praise from US Congress representatives

March 28, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Gandhinagar, Mar. 28 (ANI): Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who met a high-powered delegation of members of USA House of Representatives and business leaders here on Thursday, spoke about the fast, inclusive and environment-friendly process of development in Gujarat and stated that people's participation is the key to the state's development model.

Marathi writer charged with rape of three Dalit women, absconds

March 26, 2013 at 10:10 PM

Satara (Maharashtra), March 26 (IANS) A manhunt has been launched to trace leading Marathi writer Laxman Mane, who has been booked for raping three Dalit women working at a school he runs, police said here Tuesday. Mane's family meanwhile dismissed the charges.

Thilakan refuses to 'bow out', award comes posthumously

March 18, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 18 (IANS) The master actor that he was, Thilakan refuses to bow out from the film industry even after his death -- a special mention award came his way for the stellar performance in the Malayalam film "Ustad Hotel".

My definition of secularism is 'India First': Modi

March 10, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Gandhinagar, Mar. 10 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who addressed the Indian-American community in America via video conferencing from here on Sunday, said his idea of secularism is 'India First'.

Impossible to preserve the natural balance without existence of women: Sheila

March 8, 2013 at 5:36 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has stated that there is no reason to treat women weaker than men as women have been rendering their substantial contribution in all fields and they remained in forefront in all agitations

President to release commemorative postage stamp on Sahir Ludhianvi on Mar. 8

March 5, 2013 at 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 5 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will release a commemorative postage stamp in the memory of renowned poet and lyricist Late Sahir Ludhianvi in recognition of his contribution to literature, poetry and the Hindi Film Industry at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on March 8 on the occasion of his birth anniversary.

Kejriwal denies replacing Modi at Wharton India Economic Forum

March 5, 2013 at 11:47 AM

New Delhi, Mar 5 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday rubbished media reports which said that he has replaced Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as one of the keynote speakers at the 17th Wharton India Economic Forum 2013 to be held on March 23.

NASA's Van Allen Probes discover third radiation belt circling earth

March 1, 2013 at 10:19 AM

Washington, March 1 (ANI): NASA's Van Allen Probes, which was launched on Aug. 30, 2012, to study two giant belts of radiation that surround Earth, has shown scientists something that would require rewriting textbooks.

Entertainment should reflect society: Irrfan

February 26, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Entertainment is not just time pass; it should "reflect the society that we live in", says seasoned actor Irrfan who is working with the motto of challenging the definition of entertainment.

Shinde's saffron remarks to cover up the scams and corruption: Goel

February 19, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Newly elected Delh State BJP President Vijay Goel has said that by terming BJP and RSS as terrorist, the Home Minister as degraded the dignity and importance of his post.

India, France expect to conclude India-EU BTIA by April this year

February 15, 2013 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): India and France expected to conclude India-EU BTIA by April 2013 and hope for a balanced an ambitious agreement.

Used to getting awards late: Sushil Kumar

February 10, 2013 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Disappointed at not getting the Padma Bhushan, third highest civilian honour in the country, wrestler Sushil Kumar Sunday said that by now he has got used to being considered for awards late.

Bio-digester toilets called for on Kashmir pilgrimage routes

February 6, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Jammu, Feb 6 (IANS) Toilets with bio-digester technology should urgently be installed on pilgrimage routes and at tourist posts in Jammu and Kashmir, Governor N.N. Vohra said Wednesday.

India needs skill, speed and scale for development

February 6, 2013 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 6 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for a rebranding of India globally, and said the nation needs skill, speed and scale for development.

With eye on 2014, Modi for re-branding of India

February 6, 2013 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) In a speech with barely disguised claims of what he was capable of, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday appealed for a re-branding of India to make it a global power.

Modi arrives in SRCC amid massive protests, to address shortly

February 6, 2013 at 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 6 (ANI): Amid massive protests from the Left wing students, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) here on Wednesday for his first public address in the national capital after achieving a thumping electoral win in his state in December 2012.

Left wing students protest against Modi outside Delhi University's SRCC

February 6, 2013 at 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 6 (ANI): Left wing students are staging a protest outside Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) here on Wednesday against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Protests outside SRCC over Modi's visit

February 6, 2013 at 3:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) A section of students protested outside Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who is set to speak at the college 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Rakeysh Mehra revisits college - lost in memories

February 5, 2013 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Sitting in the sports complex of the Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) here Tuesday, its alumnus, filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra was lost in memories.

Why no Bharat Ratna for Bollywood, wonders Suniel Shetty

January 28, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Actor Suniel Shetty says it is surprising that Bollywood is ignored for the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in the country for performance of the highest order in any field.

Padma Shri came as pleasant surprise: Sridevi

January 28, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Bollywood diva Sridevi, who lately made a comeback to acting after 16 years of domesticity with "English Vinglish", says "acknowledgement" and "recognition from authoritative quarters are important to every artiste".

Modi meets new BJP president

January 27, 2013 at 2:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Sunday met new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh and congratulated him on assuming the new party position.

Veteran Telugu director Bapu hospitalised

January 27, 2013 at 1:28 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 27 (IANS) Just a day after being named for the Padma Shri, veteran Telugu director Bapu aka Sattiraju Lakshmi Narayana was hospitalised after he complained of uneasiness. However, his brother says there is nothing to worry.

Narendra Modi calls on BJP president Rajnath Singh, congratulates him

January 27, 2013 at 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi met BJP president Rajnath Singh here today and congratulate him for his new responsibility.

I-T officers body condemns Gadkari's 'threat', demands apology

January 27, 2013 at 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan.27 (ANI): The All India Indian Revenue Service Association (AIIRSA), the apex representative body of income tax department officials, on Sunday condemned former BJP president Nitin Gadkari for his recent threats to settle scores with them in a vengeful manner for conducting raids on business interests associated with his Purti Group, and demanded that he give them an immediate apology.

Padma Shri awardee favours honours to scientists

January 26, 2013 at 3:20 PM

Kolkata, Jan 26 (IANS) Distinguished 'machine intelligence' scientist Sankar Kumar Pal, who has been named for Padma Shri, India's high civilian award, hopes it will inspire scientists for ground-breaking works.

Thanks, says Sridevi on being named for Padma Shri

January 26, 2013 at 12:32 PM

Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Actress Sridevi, who has been named for the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, says she is honoured, and thanks her family, friends and fans for supporting her throughout.

Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore, Sridevi to get Padma honours

January 26, 2013 at 9:36 AM

New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): The civilian honours for the year 2013 have been announced and feature actors Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore and Sridevi, cricketer Rahul Dravid, boxer Mary Kom, industrialist Adi Godrej and comedian Jaspal Bhatti.

Padma Bhushan for Dravid, Mary Kom

January 25, 2013 at 11:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Former India cricketer Rahul Dravid and London Olympics bronze medalist boxer M.C. Mary Kom were Friday named for the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award while six other sportspersons were been named in the list of Padma Shri awardees.

Playback singer Sudha Malhotra awarded Padma Shri

January 25, 2013 at 11:29 PM

Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) Playback singer Sudha Malhotra, known for films such as "Dhool Ka Phool", "Barsaat Ki Raat" and "Prem Rog", has been named for the Padma Shri award on the eve of 64th Republic Day.

Rahul Dravid, Mary Kom to get Padma Bhushan

January 25, 2013 at 10:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Former India cricket skipper Rahul Dravid and London Olympics bronze medalist boxer M.C. Mary Kom were Friday named for the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award.

'Sholay' director Ramesh Sippy gets Padma Shri

January 25, 2013 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Ramesh Sippy, the man behind cult film "Sholay", has been named for the Padma Shri award on the eve of 64th Republic Day.

Veteran Telugu director Bapu gets Padma Shri

January 25, 2013 at 10:08 PM

Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) Veteran Telugu director Bapu aka Lakshmi Narayana Sathiraju has been named for Padma Shri on the eve of 64th Republic Day.

Ritu Kumar gets Padma Shri

January 25, 2013 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Veteran designer Ritu Kumar, active in fashion industry for the last 40 years, has been named for the Padma Shri award on the eve of 64th Republic Day.

Sridevi gets Padma Shri

January 25, 2013 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Bollywood's "Hawa hawaii" girl Sridevi has been named for the Padma Shri, India's civilian award, on the eve of 64th Republic Day.

WTO DG contenders meet Anand Sharma to seek India's support

January 24, 2013 at 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan.24 (ANI): Union Commerce, Industry and Textiles Minister Anand Sharma met a series of global industrial leaders and his counterparts from various countries at World Economic Forum, Davos, Switzerland yesterday.

India, Myanmar should work together to address common concerns: Antony

January 22, 2013 at 7:04 PM

New Delhi, Jan.22 (ANI): Defence Minister A K Antony today called on the President of Myanmar U Thein Sein in NayPyiTaw.

Meeting of Security Commission for NCT held, LG chaired meeting

January 18, 2013 at 10:47 AM

Under the Chairmanship of the Hon?ble Lt. Governor of Delhi Shri Tejendra Khanna 4th meeting of Security Commission for NCT of Delhi was held at Rajniwas. Chief Minister of Delhi Sheila Dikshit, Leader of Opposition. V.K. Malhotra, Renana Jhabvala, founder of NGO ? SEWA,. Praveen Swami,

Javed Akhtar turns 68

January 17, 2013 at 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Javed Akhtar, who is an esteemed screenwriter and lyricist, is celebrating his 68th birthday today.

DM Foundation sets up Early Disease Detection and Cancer Screening Centre in Kerala

January 13, 2013 at 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 13 (ANI): DM Foundation, the non-profit charitable arm of the leading healthcare conglomerate in the Middle East and India DM Healthcare, in association with Ashraya Charitable Trust (ACT) has launched an Early Disease Detection and Cancer Screening Centre in Harippad, Kerala titled 'Healing Touch'.

Singing maestro Yesudas turns 73

January 10, 2013 at 4:33 PM

Mangalore (Karnataka), Jan 10 (IANS) Veteran playback singer K.J. Yesudas turned 73 Monday and with more than 40,000 film songs in 14 languages, his journey in the world of music continues.

All actors have become businessmen, regrets Kamal Hasaan (Interview)

January 8, 2013 at 2:55 PM

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Gujarat to develop tourism infrastructure, tourist facilities at Rs. 730 crores

January 3, 2013 at 5:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan.3 (ANI): The Government of Gujarat plans to spend Rs.730 crores to develop the state's tourism infrastructure related to tourist facilities under progress in 22 districts.

'Worst Communicators of the Year' award should go to government (Comment)

December 30, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Billionaire Warren Buffet once said that reputation is built through a set of consistent actions and behaviour over decades and it is destroyed within minutes.

Orders on pensionary benefits to ex-servicemen to be issued next month

December 18, 2012 at 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): Describing the twin tasks of improving the pensionary and medical benefits for ex-servicemen as 'subjects of prime concern' and 'as an ongoing process', Defence Minister A.K. Antony today announced that the orders authorizing payment to ex-servicemen and their families accruing from the recent cabinet decisions, hiking pension and other benefits amounting to nearly Rs.2300 crores per annum, would be issued next month.

CAIT holds a 2 day National Convention for Traders

December 17, 2012 at 2:59 PM

Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) is holding a two day National Convention for Traders in Jaipur in which more than 100 trade leaders from 24 States are expected to participate.

Delighted Rehman Malik says 'visa agreement is a big move'

December 14, 2012 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Friday said that he has come to India with a message of love and peace, and added that the focus of his visit on the visa agreement that will enhance the ties between the two sides and promote goodwill.

Rehman Malik arrives in India for bilateral talks

December 14, 2012 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 14 (ANI): Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik arrived here on Friday evening on a three-day visit to India.

Defence experts give mixed opinion on Rehman Malik's India visit

December 14, 2012 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Former Indian army official, Lieutenant General (Retd.) PN Hoon, on Friday appreciated the government's decision to invite Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik to India.

Rehman Malik's visit to India begins today, new visa agreement to be launched

December 14, 2012 at 11:08 AM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik arrives on a three-day visit to India today and a revised visa agreement will be launched on Friday.

Kids need to be taught how to prevent Hepatitis: Experts

December 4, 2012 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 4 (ANI): To create awareness amongst general public, especially school children and high-risk groups regarding proper hygiene, safe water supply, safe sexual practices, safe screened blood transfusions and vaccination, the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) celebrated its 15th Hepatitis Day in association with Amity at the ILBS, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.

Zardari demands report on demolition of century-old Hindu temple in Karachi

December 3, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 3 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has directed authorities to submit a report on the demolition of a century-old Hindu temple in Karachi.

Farooq Abdullah, Srikant Jena give tributes to Gujral, recall 'Gujral doctrine'

November 30, 2012 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 30 (ANI): Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Friday expressed profound sorrow at the demise of Inder Kumar Gujral, and said that the former Prime Minister was 'a politician, a diplomat and a humanist who would be remembered for his many accomplishments in the diplomatic and political arena'.

Antony remembers Gujral, says 'former PM was a seasoned and astute politician'

November 30, 2012 at 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 30 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Friday offered his condolence at the passing away of the I.K. Gujral, and said that the former Prime Minister was a seasoned and astute politician who dedicated his entire life for the cause of the nation spanning over a period of over seventy years.

Manmohan Singh condoles I.K. Gujral's death

November 30, 2012 at 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 30 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has condoled the passing away of former Prime Minister I.K. Gujral.

Postcards seek insurance for AIDS patients (Dec 1 is World Aids Day)

November 30, 2012 at 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Over 25,000 postcards with a message appealing to the health ministry to offer insurance to HIV-positive patients was displayed here by a group of NGOs Friday.

Jamia Millia honours cardiologist Ashok Seth

November 22, 2012 at 11:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Jamia Millia Islamia Thursday honoured leading cardiology Ashok Seth with Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) at the annual convocation ceremony here.

Hema postpones Jaya Smriti

November 18, 2012 at 7:07 PM

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) Bollywood actress and acclaimed bharatanatyam dancer Hema Malini has postponed Jaya Smriti, an annual dance extravaganza organised by her, following the demise of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.

Thackeray's death loss to people, says Mukherjee

November 17, 2012 at 10:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday condoled the death of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray and said it was a loss to people of Maharashtra and the country.

'Balasaheb remained committed to well-being of people of Maharashtra': Ansari

November 17, 2012 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 17 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari has expressed grief on hearing of Balasaheb Thackeray's demise, and said that the Shiv Sena supremo remained committed to well-being of the people of Maharashtra throughout his life.

Suu Kyi visits LSR, feels partly citizen of India

November 16, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Nobel Laureate and Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has said by recalling her past memory that she felt that she was partly a citizen of India. Taking part in a function at Lady Sri Ram (LSR) College, she expressed her feeling before the audiences.

PM condoles passing away of former union minister K.C. Pant

November 15, 2012 at 8:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 15 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has condoled the passing away of former Union Minister K.C. Pant.

Antony condoles demise of former defence minister K.C. Pant

November 15, 2012 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 15 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony has expressed profound grief over the demise of his predecessor K.C. Pant.

President cancels his Maharashtra's visit

November 15, 2012 at 12:14 PM

President Pranab Mukherjee has reportedly cancelled his two-day visit to Maharashtra, scheduled to begin Thursday, television reports said....................

Pranab Mukherjee cancels visit to Maharashtra

November 15, 2012 at 10:34 AM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee's two-day visit to Maharashtra, which was to begin from Thursday, has been cancelled.

BJP, Gurumurthy again back Gadkari

November 14, 2012 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Seeking to scotch speculations about BJP chief Nitin Gadkari not getting a clean chit from the party over financial dealings of a company he is linked to, RSS acolyte and financial analyst S. Gurumurthy and the BJP Wednesday reiterated that there was no moral or legal wrongdoing by him.

No moral or legal wrongdoing by Gadkari: Gurumurthy

November 14, 2012 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Financial analyst S. Gurumurthy, who is considered close to the RSS, has reaffirmed that he found no wrongdoing by BJP president Nitin Gadkari in documents related to a company linked to him and accused the media of giving political colour to the issue.

Gurumurthy tweets on Gadkari, BJP avoids issue

November 13, 2012 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The BJP's internal-rift over party chief Nitin Gadkari's business dealings continued Tuesday with RSS ideologue S. Gurumurthy's varying versions on giving him a clean chit and the party avoiding the issue.

Myanmar community excited about Suu Kyi visit

November 12, 2012 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) The Myanmar community here is all agog about pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's visit to Delhi, the first by her to India in 40 years.

Lady Shri Ram College to felicitate Suu Kyi

November 11, 2012 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be felicitated on Friday at the Lady Shri Ram College here where she studied political science.

DU student commits suicide after tiff with girlfriend

November 10, 2012 at 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) A 21-year-old B.Com student of Delhi University committed suicide here by jumping from a building after a heated argument with his girlfriend Saturday morning, police said.

Anup Jalota enjoys western music

November 10, 2012 at 6:08 PM

Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Bhajan singer Anup Jalota says he enjoys listening to western music and feels every genre of music being composed today is beautiful.

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November 10, 2012 at 12:40 PM

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BJP core group backs Gadkari, seeks to end internal rift (Roundup)

November 6, 2012 at 11:36 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Seeking to end an internal rift over Nitin Gadkari's continuance as BJP chief, the party core committee Tuesday expressed faith in his leadership and sought to give him a virtual clean chit over allegations of financial impropriety in his business dealings, saying a probe had shown that he had done "no legal or moral wrong".