newsParamhansa Yogananda: India's first Yoga Guru in the US (Comment)
If India's idea of an International Yoga Day has found easy acceptance in the UN, much of the credit must go to Paramhansa Yogananda, India's first yoga guru in the US whose 62nd death anniversary
President, PM Greet Nation on Holi
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the nation on the eve of Holi."On the joyous occasion of Holi, I convey warm greetings and
Bengal celebrates Holi
Kolkata, March 5 (IANS) West Bengal's rich culture was on display here on Thursday as people dressed in saffron smeared each other with organic coloured powder, danced to the rhythm of
BBC documentary on rapist uploaded on YouTube
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) A controversial BBC documentary featuring one of the December 16, 2012 gang rape convicts has been uploaded on video sharing website YouTube by an individual.However, the
BJP hits back at UP CM for Modi barb
Lucknow, March 5 (IANS) Hitting back at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's potshot on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Wi-Fi services at the Varanasi ghats, the BJP on Thursday said his
The modern Indian girl: Battling the stereotyping (International Women's Day is on March 8)
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) She is multitasking but doesn't know how to cook, she doesn't have the patience to deal with nagging in-laws, doesn't want children within a year of marriage and her
Hola Mohalla: Punjab's rich and colourful tradition
Anandpur Sahib (Punjab), March 5 (IANS) A day assigned for mock battles for his troops by the 10th guru of Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh, has come to be the symbol of Punjab's own rich religious and
Modi greets Madhya Pradesh CM on birthday
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on his birthday and wished him a long and healthy life.In a tweet,
HC upholds 10-year jail term for Chautala, Son
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday upheld a 10-year jail term for former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala and his son Ajay Chautala in the 2000 illegal teacher
Modi greets nation on the eve of Holi
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the nation on the eve of Holi and wished people's lives were filled with "lots of joy".In a tweet, Modi said: "Happy Holi
Sunny Thursday in Delhi
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Delhiites experienced a nippy Thursday morning as the minimum temperature settled three notches below the season's average at 9.7 degrees Celsius. The Met Office has
India should Boost Exports to China: Government
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Indian businessmen and industrialists should identify opportunities to increase their share in the world market, especially China where the economy was doing well,
Europe Lifts Ban on Indian Mangoes
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The European Commission (EC) has lifted the ban on the import of Indian mangoes but not vegetables, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on
India, Africa should come up with common vision: Experts
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) India and Africa should come up with a common vision for the region and translate it into concrete action, experts agreed at the Third India-Africa Strategic Dialogue
Insurance bill passed by Lok Sabha, suspense in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi/Chennai, March 4 (IANS) The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the insurance sector amendment bill, which seeks to hike the foreign equity cap on domestic companies from 26 percent to 49
Cabinet nod for fuel, freight subsidy extension till fiscal-end
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved extending the public distribution (PDS) kerosene and cooking gas (LPG) subsidy scheme and the
2G money laundering case: Raja, others to answer 400 questions
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) A special court on Wednesday supplied a draft copy of the questionnaire of 400 questions to former telecom minister A. Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi and others in a money
Apprised Modi about Teesta deal: Mamata
Kolkata, March 4 (IANS) Ahead of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said she has apprised the centre about her recent Dhaka visit and
India to test flight reusable rocket soon
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) India will conduct a test flight of a reusable launch vehicle by the second quarter of this year to reduce the cost of satellite launches, union minister Jitendra Singh
AAP sacks Bhushan, Yadav from top body
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The AAP announced Wednesday that it had ousted two top leaders, Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav, out of its decision-making Political Affairs Committee (PAC).Party
