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Music Maestro AR Rahman wins Grammy Award
Rahman does it again. After winning two Oscars last year, the music maestro is now bringing home yet another international honour- Grammy. He has won two Grammys for the same ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, which fetched him the Oscars. This is the first time that the 44-year-old Indian m
India’s military might and cultural heritage finds voice at 61st Republic Day
New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): Though a blinding mist sought to be a dampner and an obstacle to India celebrating its 61st Republic Day on Tuesday, the nation and its citizens observed the event with patriotic fervor, gaiety and enthusiasm. The ceremony commenced with the Prime Ministe
Jyoti Basu put on ventilator as his condition deteriorates
Kolkata, Jan 6 (ANI): CPM leader and former West Bengal Chief Minister Jyoti Basu’s health condition deteriorated on Wednesday morning following which he has been put on a ventilator. Basu is being treated for pneumonia at the AMRI hospital in Salt Lake here. The 95-year-old form
Cold waves in northern India claim 157 lives
New Delhi/ Uttar Pradesh/ Bihar/ Punjab/ Srinagar, Jan 6 (ANI): Despite a reduction in the intensity of cold waves on Tuesday on account of the sun coming out and raising the temperature in various parts of north India, the death toll of those affected by the extreme harsh weathe
Detained Churchill Brothers footballers to be produced in Mumbai court
Mumbai, Jan 6 (ANI): The three footballers of Goa’s Churchill Brothers team, who had been arrested and accused of allegedly molesting a SpiceJet airhostess were given bail on Wednesday morning and will be produced in a Mumbai city court today. The SpiceJet airhostess had charged
Dr. Kalam wants earth, moon and mars to be considered as single economic entity
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 6 (ANI): Former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has said scientists should start considering earth, moon and mars as an economic complex for future habitat expansion of human beings. In his public lecture on the topic ''It can be done'', at the ongoing 97
Centre approves Rs. 9,000 crore for Jammu-Srinagar National Highway
New Delhi, Jan.5 (ANI): The Government has approved 9000 crore rupees for four- laning of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, a step which is expected to ensure smooth traffic movement and easing frequent traffic snarls. According to Minister for Roads and Buildings of Jammu and Kas
Kalyan Singh launches Jan Kranti Party to be headed by son Rajbir
Lucknow, Jan.5 (ANI): Former Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh launched a new political party--Jan Kranti Party—here on Tuesday on his 78th birthday. This is the second time Kalyan Singh has launched a party within a decade. But announcin
Maruti Suzuki not to phase out its 800-model
By Damanjeet Kohli New Delhi, Jan.5 (ANI): Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Tuesday denied reports that the company is mulling over plans to phase out its most popular Maruti 800 model, which has literally dominated the Indian car market for almost last two decades. Asked if the Ma
16 labouers killed, 28 injured as tempo turns turtle near Solapur in Maharashtra
Solapur, Jan.5 (ANI) At least 16 labourers were killed and 28 others injured in a road mishap near Solapur in Maharashtra on Tuesday after a tempo turned turtle as its driver reportedly lost his control over the vehicle. The incident occurred at around 1.30 a.m. on the Solapur-Ak
German carmakers launch new models in Autoexpo
By Damanjeet Kohli/ Uphaar Pandey New Delhi, Jan 5(ANI): German carmakers Audi, BMW and Skoda launched dazzling new models at the Autoexpo, an annual automobile exhibition held in the national capital, on Tuesday. Audi announced the release of its new model, the A7 Sportback, and
Govt. issues advisory for Indian students studying in Australia
New Delhi, Jan.5 (ANI): The Government on Tuesday issued advisory for all Indian students, who are studying or have plans to study in Australia, to take precautions about their personal security while moving around. “The Ministry of External Affairs cautions Indian students who a
Bacteria ''could reduce addictiveness of cocaine’
London, Jan 2 (ANI): A naturally occurring bacterial enzyme could be used to tackle cocaine addiction, claim scientists. The discovery of Cocaine esterase, CocE, has been hailed as possible method of helping addicts get off cocaine, reports The Telegraph. The bacterial enzyme wor
Northern Grid trips, delays trains
New Delhi, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Jan 2 (ANI): A heavy fog across North India on Saturday morning resulted in the Northern Power Grid tripping and causing a delay and cancellations of train services. Passengers were stranded at stations in New Delhi, Jalandhar and Amritsar. Strande
Gogoi expresses satisfaction over militants returning to mainstream
Guwahati, Jan 2 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has expressed satisfaction over militants giving up arms and regaining the mainstream. Addressing a press conference here, Gogoi said: "All insurgent groups, have realised the futility of continuing with the armed struggle.”
Bikaner camel race fascinates tourists
Bikaner, Jan 2 (ANI): A camel race organised in Bikaner on Friday as a part of the three-day-long annual camel festival attracted thousands of foreign tourists. The festival began on Wednesday (December 30) at the Karni stadium named after Maharaja Karni Singh, an ace sportsman a
Assam Journalists Federation takes out a march against terrorism
Guwahati, Jan 2 (ANI): Members of the Journalist Federation in Assam staged a rally in Guwahati on Friday to highlight the need for the state government to counter terrorism. Representatives of 30 other organisations, including some political outfits joined the peace march. "Thos
Cold wave continues to spread havoc in North India
Amritsar, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, New Delhi, Jan 2 (ANI): A cold wave and a dense fog has thrown life out of gear across North India. In Amritsar, the temperature was recorded as low as three degree Celsius on Saturday morning. People were seen drinking tea and sitting around fires to
Tamil Nadu archer seeks government monetary support
Chennai, Jan 2 (ANI): Chinna Raju Srither, a national champion in archery, has requested the Central Government to provide him with financial support, so that he can pursue his dream of reaching the top. Srither has been ranked first in the selection for the upcoming Commonwealth
Team India departs for ODI tri-series in Bangladesh
Mumbai, Jan 2 (ANI): The 15-member Indian cricket squad left for Dhaka on Saturday morning from Mumbai for the one-day international (ODI) tri-series between India, Sri Lanka and hosts Bangladesh beginning from January 4. Earlier on Friday, Team India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni