Scientists present book to Modi
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Former scientists of ISRO B. Anantharaman and K.S. Vishwanathan Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and presented to h
India sees big spurt in swine flu cases in 2015
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) There has been a massive spurt in cases of swine flu this year with 6,298 cases already being reported till Thursday, a se
Swine flu on the rise in Kolkata, 22 test positive
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) Swine flu, which has claimed two lives in Kolkata so far, is on the rise with as many as 22 afflicted with the influenza, a
Kerala CPI-M legislator's anticipatory bail plea rejected
Kochi, Feb 13 (IANS) CPI-M legislator James Mathew, who has been accused of abetting suicide, could be arrested as the Kerala High Court Friday rej
Tulips in full bloom at Mughal Gardens
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Around 10,000 varieties of tulips in six different colours, along with 120 varieties of roses, are in full bloom at the Ra
Celebrating birthdays during World Cup
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) The world’s most recognised song ‘Happy Birthday to You’ will be an integral part of the cricket World Cup
Anderson backs Morgan after Boycott criticism
Melbourne, Feb 13 (IANS) Pacer James Anderson Friday ridiculed comments made by Geoffrey Boycott about the batting of England's World Cup captain E
India no longer a reluctant engager: Deputy NSA
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) “India is not a reluctant engager any more” and is engaging more proactively across the geopolitical spectrum,
India expects substantial talks during Sirisena's visit
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) India expects "substantial talks and outcomes" during new Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena's four-day state visit
Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Exactly a year after he resigned and went into near oblivion, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal will take oath as Delhi's chief m
Main accused in Japanese tourist rape case surrenders
Jaipur, Feb 13 (IANS) The main accused in a Japanese woman's rape case surrendered Friday to the police in Dudu, over 60 km from here, an official
India joining TPP will damage medicine access: Experts
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) With the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement expected in weeks, experts have warned if India gives in to US "pressure"
Vincent's 'I'm a cheat' message to warn players against corruption
Christchurch, Feb 13 (IANS) Former New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent, who was banned for life by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) from any
Bilateral issues on agenda during Jaishankar's SAARC visits: India
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Pakistan would be among the countries which Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar would visit as part of his tour of SAARC natio
Dalai Lama's abode to be linked with ropeway
Dharamsala, Feb 13 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama's abode at McLeodganj in Himachal Pradesh, which has gained prominence for attrac
V-Day as Mother's Day order withdrawn in Maharashtra
Satara (Maharashtra), Feb 13 (IANS) A directive asking schools and colleges in Maharashtra's Satara district to celebrate St. Valentine's Day as "M
India should support UNHRC report on Sri Lanka: Karunanidhi
Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) India should support a report on human rights abuses in Sri Lanka to be submitted next month by a panel appointed by the UNH
For Indian cricket fans, heart rules over the head (World Cup Feature)
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) The jury is still out on whether skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his boys would be able to recreate history Down Under, but
Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Ya'alon to visit India
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Ya'alon will visit India next week for high-level meetings in Delhi and Bengaluru with Indi
Filmfest to show how Japan coped with 2011 earthquake
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) As many as five evocative films from Japan showcasing the revival and recovery of the nation post the Great East Japan Earth
