Centre alerts Northeast over terror attacks before R-Day
Agartala/Aizawl/Imphal, Jan 25 (IANS) The union home ministry has alerted the northeastern states over possible terror attacks in the run-up to the Republic Day Monday, an official said
Ground Apple - A crop that can boost Himachal's Economy
Rekong Peo (Himachal Pradesh), Jan 25 (IANS) It looks like a sweet potato but tastes like a sweet apple.It's the exotic 'Peruvian ground apple', also known as 'ground apple' or 'yacon', a
Obama pays tribute to Gandhi, Plants sapling
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) US President Barack Obama, who is the chief guest at India's 66th Republic Day parade, laid a wreath at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial at Rajghat and planted a sapling in the
Obama, Modi talks begin
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Bilateral summit level talks between visiting US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi started at Hyderabad House here Sunday.Obama was received by Modi
Obama accorded ceremonial welcome, says it's an honour (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) US President Barack Obama, who was accorded a ceremonial red carpet welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan Sunday, said it's "a great honour" to be back in India."It's a great
US National Security Council tweets 'Jai Hind'
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The US National Security Council Sunday tweeted "Jai Hind", saying that President Barack Obama is "honoured" to be back in India."President Obama is honoured to be back in
Decoded: How some People Control Dreams
London, Jan 25 (IANS) Researchers have discovered that the brain area which enables self-reflection is larger in lucid dreamers.Lucid dreamers are those who know that they are dreaming and
It's a Great honour to be back in India: Obama
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) It's a great honour to be back in India, US President Barack Obama said after being accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan Sunday at the beginning of his
Japanese Technology to Boost Flood Warnings in South Asia
Thimphu (Bhutan), Jan 25 (IANS) A sophisticated flood forecast model developed by Japanese scientists will enhance early warnings and help mitigate the impact of climate change in the
Woman officer leads guard of honour for Obama
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Wing Commander Puja Thakur led the ceremonial guard of honour for US President Barack Obama at Rashtrapati Bhavan Sunday.Wing Commander Thakur walked Obama for the
Red carpet welcome for Obama at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) US President Barack Obama was accorded a ceremonial red carpet welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Sunday.Obama was welcomed by President Pranab Mukherjee. Prime Minister
Modi's talent for sound-bytes not matched by action: Tharoor's new book
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's penchant for sound-bytes is not often accompanied by matching action and his very fine speeches and liberal pronouncements appear completely
Pakistan Rangers target Indian positions in Jammu
Jammu, Jan 25 (IANS) Pakistan Rangers Sunday targeted BSF positions on the international border in Jammu district."Pakistan Rangers targeted Jogwana post of the BSF in R.S. Pura sector of Jammu
Obama to arrive on three-day visit
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) US President Barack Obama accompanied by his wife Michelle arrives here Sunday morning on a three-day state visit during which he will attend the Republic Day parade as
Ramdev, Ravi Shankar say no to Padma award
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Yoga guru Ramdev and spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Saturday declined to accept Padma awards, saying the honour could be given to someone else.Ramdev declined the
Two women held in Delhi with Fake Currency Notes
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Two women were arrested here for smuggling fake Indian currency notes (FICN) from Bangkok, police said Saturday.Rekha, 40, and Sheetal Singh, 36, were held from New Delhi
Left parties protest Modi's invitation to Obama
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IANS) Accusing the Narendra Modi government of compromising India's sovereignty by inviting Barack Obama for the Republic Day function, several Left parties Saturday staged a
Kochi Art Exhibition overwhelms Qatari University team
Kochi, Jan 24 (IANS) The cosmopolitanism of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) 2014 has fascinated a visiting group from Qatar's Virginia Commonwealth University which specialises in art-related
Mobile app for Kolkata Book Fair visitors
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IANS) Visitors to the 39th International Kolkata Book Fair, that begins Jan 28, now have assistance at their finger tips, courtesy a mobile app providing all the relevant details
Sanjaya Baru not an expert on father: Manmohan's daughter
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IANS) Clarifying that her book on her father and former prime minister Manmohan Singh was not a response to the memoir penned by his media advisor Sanjaya Baru, author Daman Singh