news-in-politicsManali receives more snowfall
Shimla, Jan 27 (IANS) The picturesque tourist resort Manali and Shimla's upper areas like Kufri, Narkanda, Jubbal and Kotkhai experienced moderate spells of snowfall Tuesday, a weather official
Obama's 'DDLJ' moment in India
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Bollywood's impact was evident when US President Barack Obama made a reference to a memorable dialogue from iconic Hindi movie "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge", during his
Cartoonist R.K. Laxman to get a Memorial
Pune, Jan 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a memorial for legendary cartoonist R.K. Laxman who passed away here late Monday."Laxman was not just a cartoonist - what he said
Our society behaves horrendously with women: Author Amish Tripathi (IANS Interview)
Jaipur, Jan 27 (IANS) Controversies in India are given greater prominence than pressing issues like the oppression of women that need to be brought out in public, says best-selling author Amish
In an age of drones, kites a big draw in Goa (Human Interest Feature)
Panaji, Jan 27 (IANS) In an age of bullet-spitting US drones, good old kites with traditional insignia still fly high.Ask American Ronald Bohart, one of the several international kite enthusiasts
Be careful on relocating tigers: Valmik Thapar
Kolkata, Jan 27 (IANS) Tiger expert Valmik Thapar has expressed concern on relocating the Royal Bengal tigers in the Sunderbans mangrove of West Bengal and "dumping" them elsewhere in the forest,
Sisters and Brothers, Proud to be India's Partner: Obama
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) "Sisters and brothers of India", is how US President Barack Obama addressed a town hall style gathering here Tuesday, stressing that the ties between the two countries can
Security alarm triggers panic in Shimla
Shimla, Jan 27 (IANS) A technical snag in the security alarm, which has been operating since the days of the British Raj, triggered panic in this Himachal Pradesh capital early Tuesday.The alarm,
State funeral for cartoonist Laxman
Pune (Maharashtra), Jan 27 (IANS) In a rare honour, the Maharashtra government has decided to accord a state funeral to legendary cartoonist R.K. Laxman, creator of the iconic "The Common Man",
Three youth run over by train in Mathura
Lucknow, Jan 27 (IANS) Three youngsters were run over by a speeding train in Mathura late Monday when they were trying to click pictures and got too close to the railway track, police said
Woman, her four children murdered in Meerut
Lucknow, Jan 27 (IANS) A woman and her four children were among the six people hacked to death in Meerut, police said Tuesday.The murders took place Monday at Suhail Garden.Police said the deceased
Modi condoles R.K. Laxman's death
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday condoled the death of eminent cartoonist R.K. Laxman, saying "India will miss you"."We are grateful to you for adding the much needed
Pomp, pageantry mark R-Day across India (States Intro Roundup)
Jammu/Kolkata/Guwahati/Chennai/Panaji/Imphal, Jan 26 (IANS) Republic Day was Monday celebrated across India with gaiety and patriotic fervour, as leaders stressed the need of rooting out corruption
NGO Let's Vote Gets Award for Voter Awareness
Hyderabad, Jan 26 (IANS) NGO Let's Vote has received the National CSO Award for its contributions towards voter awareness, education and enrolment drives during the 2014 general elections.The award
Indian, Pakistani armies exchange sweets on LoC
Jammu, Jan 26 (IANS) The Indian and Pakistani armies Monday exchanged sweets on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir on India's 66th Republic Day, an official said."On the proud occasion of
Indian, Chinese Armies hold Ceremonial Border meeting
Jammu, Jan 26 (IANS) A ceremonial border meeting was held Monday between the Indian and Chinese armies on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said."A
Of Umbrellas, Caps and Patriotic Songs (R-Day Sidelights)
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) With the rain playing spoilsport, the dignitaries gathered at Rajpath to witness India's 66th Republic Day parade were forced to wear caps and take cover under umbrellas
Himachal Governor Urmila Singh Retires
Shimla, Jan 26 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Governor Urmila Singh was given a warm send-off by Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and his cabinet colleagues at a function in the state capital Monday. She
Modi's Latest Style: Suit with his own Name Stripes
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) A close look at Narendra Modi's bandhgala suit that he wore for a joint appearance with US President Barack Obama here, showed it was a customised marvel -- with the prime
AAP peeved at ignoring Kejriwal at R-Day celebrations
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government of playing politics, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Monday askedy why its leader and former Delhi chief minister
