New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday made a veiled attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government at the Centre, saying there are forces which seek to spread disharmony and…
Imphal, Aug 20 (IANS) Manipuri populated areas in Bangladesh, Myanmar and the North Eastern region, especially Assam, Tripura and Manipur, observed the 25th Manipuri Language Day on Saturday and demanded making Manipuri a classic language….
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Delhi based Nitin Panwar has captured the essence of innate scenic beauty through his stunning photography that is on display here. The exhibition titled, “Landscape”, organised by The Ashok is…
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Yoginis, tree-goddesses, devis and nymphs are all having a dialogue with nature. It can’t get more exciting as you can experience such a ritualistic ambiance and a harmonious environment with…
Mumbai: Columnist Shobhaa De during the 7th National Laadli Media and Advertising Awards for Gender Sensitivity 2014-2015, in Mumbai, on April 13, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Author Shobhaa De, who has been…
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Though secularism has been pronounced as part of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution by the Supreme Court, an ambiguity about its meaning and practical implication continues to exist,…
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader and scholar Dr Karan Singh on Friday said international terrorism and global warming were the two threats to human existence and could only be tackled by a…
Jaipur: Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan perform at the `Music in The Park` organised by the Department of Tourism in Jaipur, on Feb 13, 2016. (Photo: Ravi Shankar Vyas/IANS) By Subhash K. Jha New Delhi,…
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The rarest and finest of modern art works are all set to become a part of the upcoming “20th century Indian Art” auction to be organised by DAG Modern. It…
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Artists from different parts of the world have come together in the capital for the ongoing “Art Beyond Boundaries” art show. The joint exhibition of works by well-known International and…
By Vikas Datta Title: Enter the Dangal; Author: Rudraneil Sengupta; Publisher: Harper Sport (HarperCollins); Pages: 274; Price: Rs 350 Sakshi Malik picked up the first medal for India at Rio in women’s wrestling — a…
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Imbibe great oratorical skills, know about the real politik of the modern world, get introduced to the concept of pressure management and flick through the stories of 20 women entrepreneurs…
Hyderabad, Aug 18 (IANS) On the 50th death anniversary of the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur, his family rued that the contributions of the architect of modern Hyderabad remained forgotten….
Lucknow, Aug 18 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik and Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav led the Raksha Bandhan celebrations in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. At a function held at the Raj Bhavan, girls from various…
Hyderabad, Aug 18 (IANS) On the 50th death anniversary of the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur, his family rued that the contributions of the architect of modern Hyderabad remained forgotten….
By Vikas Datta Title: Fire in Babylon – How the West Indies Cricket Team Brought a People to its Feet; Author: Simon Lister; Publisher: Yellow Jersey Press/Random House India; Pages: 352; Price: Rs 499 For…
Hohhot, Aug 18 (IANS) Archaeologists have discovered three ancient tombs in Mongolia with interior wall paintings dating back to 1,000 years, authorities said on Thursday. The colourful paintings were found in tombs in Jungar Banner…
Ujjain, Aug 18 (IANS) The festival of Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated on Thursday across Madhya Pradesh starting with a special ceremony in this city ar the famous Mahakaleshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. As…
By Somrita Ghosh New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) With a surge in translations of Indian literature into English, readers across the spectrum have been transcending the language barrier. From novels and short stories to plays…
Dhaka, Aug 17 (IANS) Indian High Commission along with Dhaka University organised an art competition titled “India@Bangladesh” which aimed at bringing alive the special bond both nations shared. The idea behind this competition was “to…