news'Khamoshiyan' Crew to Spread Cheer in 'Bigg Boss' House
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) "Bigg Boss Halla Bol" series, an extension of "Bigg Boss 8", will Sunday witness the presence of the "Khamoshiyan" team - filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt along with actors Ali Fazal
Indian Iyricist of Bangladesh Liberation War Dies
Kolkata, Jan 17 (IANS) Indian lyricist, Gobinda Halder, whose songs inspired millions in Bangladesh during its 1971 liberation war, died at a city hospital Saturday following old age and kidney
Creative Fraternity Expresses Solidarity with Tamil Writer Murugan
Kochi, Jan 17 (IANS) Eminent writers, film makers, musicians and political activists Saturday came together under the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2014 umbrella to express their solidarity for Tamil
More Censor Board Members quit to Protest Government's 'Cavalier Manner'
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Eight members of the Censor Board, including Ira Bhaskar, Saturday resigned saying the events that led to chairperson Leela Samson quitting were "merely the proverbial
India most 'Literate' Country in World: Hanif Kureishi
Kolkata, Jan 17 (IANS) Award-winning British playwright and author Hanif Kureishi Saturday praised Indians for their continued interest in literature and said the nation is the "most literate"
Jaitley Blames UPA Appointees for Censor Board Row
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley Saturday hit out against Censor Board chairperson Leela Samson who quit citing corruption and the nine board members who
Spanish Brand Custo Barcelona Enters Indian Market
Noida, Jan 17 (IANS) Spanish premium fashion studio Custo Barcelona has entered the Indian market with a lifestyle exhibition “The Reverie”.The brand announced its arrival in the country
India, US to Collaborate on 'Digital India' Initiative
Washington/New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) India and the US have agreed to strengthen collaboration between the two governments and the private sector in the field of information and communications
Foundation Stone Laid for IIM-Visakhapatnam (Lead)
Visakhapatnam, Jan 17 (IANS) Union Human Resources Development Minister Smriti Irani Saturday laid the foundation stone for the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Gambheeram village near this
Kejriwal Misleading People with False Promises: Maken
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The Congress Saturday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal of misleading the people by making high-sounding promises and then reneging on them.The
Now, All Women Canteen at Jamia in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Jamia Millia Islamia has got its first all women-run canteen as part of the efforts of a self-help group towards women empowerment.Launched as a symbol of gender equity
Bhutan PM Prays at Bodh Gaya, Gifted Sapling of Bodhi Tree
Patna, Jan 17 (IANS) Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay Saturday visited Bodh Gaya and prayed at the Mahabodhi temple, Buddhism's holiest shrine, officials said.Gaya district magistrate
Modi Magic May Face its Severest Test in Delhi (Comment: Special to IANS)
The Delhi elections next month will show whether Narendra Modi continues to find it difficult to score sweeping victories in states where he faces a modicum of political resistance.As was seen in
Japan to contribute to 'Make in India': Minister
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Japan will contribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative to support India in becoming a base of economic growth for the Indo-Pacific region and
Three Suffocate to Death in Aligarh
Lucknow, Jan 17 (IANS) Three persons died and three fell critically ill at a slaughter house in Aligarh due to carbon monooxide generated by an earthen stove (angithi), police said.Due to bitter
Gujarat to Train Army of Solar Technicians
Bengaluru, Jan 17 (IANS) With many state governments pushing for rooftop solar power, the need for solar technicians is fast rising. To meet the increasing manpower demand, the Gujarat Energy
President Launches Polio Immunization Programme
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday launched the pulse polio immunization programme by administering polio drops to children at Rashtrapati Bhavan.Children of less than
Foundation Stone laid for IIM-Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam, Jan 17 (IANS) Union Human Resources Development Minister Smriti Irani Saturday laid the foundation stone for the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Gambheeram village in
BJP Demands Bill for SP Chief Birthday Bash
Lucknow, Jan 17 (IANS) The BJP Saturday demanded bills from the Uttar Pradesh government and Urban Development Minister Mohd Azam Khan for the extravagance and pompous shows during Samajwadi Party
CBI conducts Raids in Bengal in Saradha Case
Kolkata, Jan 17 (IANS) The CBI Saturday searched nine locations in West Bengal including the office and residences of Win Realcon in the Saradha chit fund scam case, an agency official
