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Sand artist Pattnaik conferred honorary doctorate
Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) Internationally-famed sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik was Wednesday conferred an honorary doctorate by a university in his home state Odisha.
Afghan Foreign Minister arrives India on three-day visit
New Delhi, Apr 30 (ANI): Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Dr. Zalmai Rassoul arrived here on Monday evening on a three-day visit to India.
10 lakh students appear in all-India engineering entrance test
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Around 10 lakh students Sunday appeared in the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) 2012 at 1,735 centres across the country.
This Jharkhand farmer spent 14 years digging a 'pond'
Dumka, Apr 29 (ANI): Need is the mother of all inventions, says the old proverb. Today's transformed world has evolved new experiences that modify the old adages too: Denial is the new mother of all inventions. And sixty five-year old Shayamal Chaudhary of Jharkhand proved it right by single-handedly digging a pond in his village with fourteen years of dedicated effort.
Pakistan expected to struggle in Asian Squash
Islamabad, April 28 (IANS) Pakistan's inexperienced team will struggle and have slim chances to defend their title of Asian squash team championship scheduled to be held next month in Kuwait, said an analyst Friday.
Nathalia is Pooja Bhatt's discovery, says RGV
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Verma says he found the Indo-Brazilian model Nathalia Kaur, who is doing an item number in his forthcoming movie "Department", because of Pooja Bhatt.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon arrives in India
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, accompanied by his wife Ban Soon-taek, and senior advisers, arrived in India Thursday on a three-day official visit during which he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to discuss India's role in the global body, including its reforms.
5 dead as small passenger ferry capsizes in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Apr 25 (Xinhua-ANI): At least five bodies were retrieved after a small ferry with dozens of passengers on board capsized in a river in Bangladesh's Kishoreganj district, some 117 km northeast of the capital Dhaka, on Wednesday morning, police said.
Teen kills aunt, two others to avenge grudge
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Harbouring a grudge against his aunt ever since her complaint led to his mother severely beating him over Rs.50 he had borrowed, a 16-year-old boy stabbed his aunt to death with a pair of scissors as well as two other women who tried to intervene, police said Monday.
US forges connect with India through green crafts
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The US is forging new cultural connections with the eco-friendly Indian arts and crafts sector by providing them a platform for promotion.
Conservation meets traditional art - with corporate help
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Conservation and wildlife are meeting the arts and traditional crafts of India to spread a powerful green message in the country. And the movement is roping in corporates and conservation agencies.
Bollywood finally sets stage for theatre veterans
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) For long they've played second fiddle to mainstream actors in films despite a strong theatre background. But the tables have turned for veterans like Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher, Irrfan and Om Puri who graduated from stage to screen and are bagging prominent roles in Bollywood.
CBI questions army chief over bribe offer claim
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Friday recorded Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh's statement at his South Block office following the allegation that a retired officer had tried to bribe him in 2010 to clear a tranche of substandard vehicles.
CBI quizzes army chief over his bribery complaint
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Friday recorded the statement of Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh at his South Block office following the allegation that a retired officer had tried to bribe him in 2010 to clear a tranche of sub-standard vehicles.
Pakistanis cook a platter, forge cultural bonds
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) If you thought Pakistan has only a limited menu to offer, you were wrong! Renowned chefs from across the border dished out a cuisine that is robust and nuanced, infused with sensibility and made with the best local ingredients at the four-day Pakistan Lifestyle Expo in the Indian capital that ends Sunday.
Out of home, into limelight for MCD's women candidates
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Leaving their jobs and household chores aside for a change, women candidates in Sunday's Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) polls are enjoying the limelight of campaigning and the challenge that lies ahead.
Pakistan expo aims to reap trade benefits, goodwill
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Pakistan Thursday showcased a wide range of products here at a trade fair, signifying its search for a peace dividend with India with greater economic and commercial engagements.
Accessorise or try a bikini sari when on holiday
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The holiday season is round the corner and you don't know what to pack? Designers suggest jazzing up the resort wardrobe with accessories or going for innovative garments like the bikini sari and bright colour kaftans teamed with studded footwear.
India says UN reform delay 'at own peril'
United Nations, April 11 (IANS) India has reiterated that reform and expansion of the UN Security Council are essential if it is to reflect contemporary reality, warning any delay would be "at our own peril".
Lifestyle Pakistan aims at direct India-Pakistan trade
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) From clothing and home furnishings to delicious Pakistani delicacies - the capital will get to enjoy all this and more at the first Lifestyle Pakistan exhibition which starts at the Pragati Maidan here Thursday. It aims to open up direct trade between the two nations.
More than 100 Pak exhibitors to showcase their talent in Delhi
Karachi, Apr 9 (ANI): The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) held a press conference in Karachi on Friday to announce the country's first mega lifestyle exhibition, Lifestyle Pakistan, in New Delhi, India.
India to host Pakistani lifestyle expo
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) In a major step towards normalising business relations, India will host an exhibition in which over 100 Pakistani lifestyle companies will showcase their products and services this week.
Usha Nadkarni to play 'sutradhar' (With Image)
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) TV actress Usha Nadkarni, popular for playing a sweet-and-sour mother-in-law in "Pavitra Rishta", will now play a 'sutradhar' (narrator) for a weekend special of "Kairi - Rishta Khatta Meetha".
Many schools in Bihar lack adequate rooms, toilets and even teachers!
Darbhanga, Apr 6 (ANI): "The current age is the era of knowledge and not of weapons, and only through education and knowledge can one break out of the abject poverty". Wise words from Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who believes that times have changed since his government took over: now is the time to pick up the pen and discover its power.
Stop leaks, promote better defence communications (Article)
New Delhi, Apr 5 (ANI): The Army has been in the newspapers headlines for the last three months for all the wrong reasons. The controversy relating to the date of birth of the Chief of Army Staff, General Vijay Kumar Singh, triggered news reports, at regular intervals. It died down finally after a directive from the Supreme Court to him to give up his claims to prove that he was a year younger than what was mentioned in the commissioning documents. .
J-K Govt. establishes agri-business centre in Anantnag
Anantnag, Apr 5 (ANI): In a bid to make farmers aware about new agricultural technologies, the Jammu and Kashmir Government's Department of Agriculture has established an agri-business centre in Larnoo-Kokernag area of Anantnag District under centrally sponsored Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna (RKVY) scheme.
Rights panel plans open hearing in Odisha
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said Wednesday it will hold an open public hearing at Puri April 9 on various issues concerning the scheduled castes in Odisha.
All is not well at South Block, still
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The acrimony and bad blood between Indian Army chief, Gen. V.K. Singh, and the defence ministry headed by A.K. Antony may seem to have temporarily cooled off after conciliatory noises from both sides, but all is not well between the civilian and military establishment at South Block.
Antony asks army to streamline acquisitions
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Amid allegations of bribery, Defence Minister A.K. Antony Monday asked the army to streamline its purchase process in a manner that accountability can be fixed in the event of slippages.
Hitler's holiday resort to be converted into luxury hotel
London, April 2 (ANI): A huge chunk of the largest holiday camp ever constructed by the Nazis will be converted into a 400-bed luxury hotel and 400 apartments.
Delhi cops pulled up for dacoity case flip-flop
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) A court here has acquited five men accused of dacoity and pulled up the Delhi Police for making contradictory statements in the case.
India contributes $4.71 mn more to UN Democracy Fund
United Nations, March 31 (IANS) India has made a further contribution of $4.71 million to the UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF) set up in 2005 to encourage participation of all groups in democratic processes.
'Blood Money': Bhatts' recycled morality tale disappoints (IANS Hindi Film Review)
Film: 'Blood Money'; Starring: Kunal Kemmu, Amrita Puri, Manish Chaoudhary, Sunil Sickand
Pak SC grants six more weeks to memo commission for procedure completion
Islamabad, Mar 30 (ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has granted another six weeks to the memo commission for completing its proceeding in memo scandal case.
Woman, child die after spat
Agartala, March 28 (IANS) In a tragic incident, a 23-year-old woman and her two-year-old child burned to death in Tripura after a family quarrel, police said Wednesday.
New version of BrahMos missile tested
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) India Wednesday tested its latest version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the integrated test range (ITR) in Balasore off the Odisha coast.
Memo case: SC to hear Haqqani's plea Thursday
Islamabad, March 28 (IANS) A 10-member Pakistani Supreme Court bench would Thursday hear a petition by former ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani seeking a video link facility from London for recording his statement in the Memo case, Geo News reported Wednesday.
'Blood Money' tells tale of diamond mafia (IANS Preview)
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) After dealing with the evils of pornographic films in 2005 release "Kalyug", the Bhatt camp's next, "Blood Money", deals with the diamond mafia. It releases Friday.
Today's television frivolous, lacks worthwhile content: Om Puri (Interview)
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Om Puri returns to the small screen after over a decade as a 'sutradhar' or storyteller for new TV show "Chhal Sheh Aur Maat". But the veteran actor feels today's television is frivolous and lacks meaningful content.
Investments will boost India, US economies: Harvard India meet
Boston, March 27 (IANS) The role of bilateral foreign direct investment in boosting the economies of India and the United States was highlighted at the Harvard India Conference here on the theme of "India: The Next Frontier."
Man shot dead in fight at wedding
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) A 26-year-old man was killed and two others were injured in a fight between two groups at a marriage ceremony in north Delhi, police said Sunday.
Could there be a coal scam-taking place in Arunachal also?
New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): When the alleged coal scandal rocked the nation a couple of days ago, forcing the Congress-led UPA Government to go on the defensive and give a clarification, a similar scam appears to have taken root in Congress-ruled Arunachal Pradesh.
Hardeep Puri, Prashant Bhushan at Harvard meet
Boston, March 24 (IANS) Leaders representing India's government, business, politics, law, media and entertainment, including Hardeep Puri, India's Permanent Representative at the UN and Supreme Court lawyer and civil society activist Prashant Bhushan, will be speaking at a two-day conference here this weekend to discuss India's global standing and its future.
Theatre keeps my skills sharp: Amrita Puri
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Actress Amrita Puri, who was noticed for her behejni-turned-modern makeover in her debut film "Aisha", says theatre helps her maintain her acting skills.
Coal scam row: Jaiswal defends released CAG letter
New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): Union Coal Minister Sriparakash Jaiswal on Friday rubbished report that the government released bits of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) letter to deny coal scam report, saying the motive was to provide full information in a concise manner.
Pak lawyers' delegation arrives in India to study democratic institutions
Wagah, Mar 22 (ANI): A delegation of around 205 lawyers of the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan (SCBAP), led by noted human rights activist Asma Jahangir, arrived at the Wagah border post here on Thursday.
Parliament adjourned over CAG coal mining report exposing Rs 11 lakh crore scam
New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Proceedings in both houses of Parliament were adjourned till noon on Thursday morning after the opposition raised a stink over a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on coal block allocation that reported a loss of nearly 11 lakh crores.
Maoist negotiator declines to act as mediator to free Italian hostages
Bhubaneshwar, Mar 20 (ANI): Maoist interlocutor Biswapriya Kanungo has refused to mediate in the ongoing Italian hostage crisis in the state, after the Maoists named him as one of three negotiators to hold talks with the government.
'Harry Potter' and 'Drive' lead Empire Awards nominations
London, Mar 6 (ANI): 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part Two' and 'Drive' have received five nominations each for this year's Empire Awards.
World Book Fair 2012 ended with bigger hopes
The 20th edition of World Book Fair ended with a hope of a bigger event next time on Sunday. The nine day-long book fair, that was inaugurated by Mr. Kapil Sibal, Human Resource Development Minister, on 25 February was concluded on 4th March 2012
Reports of bugging in South Block not true: Defence Ministry
New Delhi, Mar 2 (ANI): The Defence Ministry on Thursday denied reports of ministry being monitored by bugging devices by a section of media, saying routine checks are conducted in the offices of defence minister and other officers in South Block.
'Arogya Utsav' concludes with the hope to be a greater event next time
The third edition of 'Arogya Utsav' concluded on February 27 amid huge success. The four days health fair based on alternative medicine systems that began on February 24 with the note to create awareness about Ayurvedic.....
Kochi fishermen killing: MEA summons Italian ambassador
New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday summoned Italian ambassador Giacomo Sanfelice Di Monteforte seeking cooperation over recent killing of Indian fishermen by Italian vessel crew off the Kochi shores.
Israel successfully test fires Arrow missile defense system
Tel Aviv (Israel), Feb.17 (ANI): Israel's ability to defend itself in a future war has once again been demonstrated by it successfully testing the Arrow missile defense sytem.
Foreign Minister of Seychelles to visit India for three days
New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Seychelles, Jean Paul Adam, will be on a three-day visit to India beginning on Tuesday.
Marines posed for photo with Nazi SS symbol in Afghanistan
Washington, Feb.10 (ANI): A Marines scout sniper team in Afghanistan posed for a photograph with the Nazi SS symbol.
India calls on global community to play constructive role in violence-hit Syria
New York, Feb.1 (ANI): India has called on the international community to play a constructive role in facilitating political dialogue to end the crisis in violence-hit Syria.
ICJ calls on Pak to respect rights of 'under threat' Haqqani
Geneva, Jan 26(ANI): The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has expressed concern over the "infringement of rights" of former envoy to the US, Husain Haqqani.
Jodie Marsh urges kids to fight back bullies
London, Jan 25 (ANI): Jodie Marsh has revealed that she has been bullied all her life.
Maoists release three hostages in Jharkhand
Palamu, Jan 25 (ANI): Maoists have released three persons, including a government official, who had been held hostage for over 72 hours after the killing of 15 policemen in a landmine blast in Jharkhand's Garhwa region on Tuesday.
Pak Judges acting as petitioners' lawyer in NRO case: Asma Jahangir
Islamabad, Jan 15 (ANI): Veteran civil rights activist and former president of the Pakistan Supreme Court Bar Association Asma Jahangir said that the judges were playing their role not as a judge but a petitioners' lawyer over the NRO case verdict.