Art, drama and poetry meet on Karmapa’s creative canvas (With Image)
December 28th, 2011 - 2:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) When Ogyen Trinley Dorje is not busy managing his 900-year-old religious order, the 17th Karmapa likes to do more human and colourful things - ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Snack on dim sums and jasmine tea (Eating out IANS, with images)
September 8th, 2009 - 10:26 am ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Move over sweets, bhujia and chai; here is a new recipe from the orient for the kitchen-savvy urban Indian homemaker out to impress guests. ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
British police may use China-like spy bugs for 2012 Olympics
June 7th, 2009 - 4:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 7 (ANI): A leaked Scotland Yard report has revealed that the British police may be planning to deploy Chinese-style surveillance tactics during the 2012 London Olympics.Among the "Big Brother" ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Archaeologists claim to have discovered palace of Genghis Khan in Mongolia
April 8th, 2009 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 8 (ANI): A team of archaeologists has claimed to have located the palace of the famous Genghis Khan, among ruins in Khara Khorum, the capital of the notorious conqueror, in ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Soldiers wore nappies for seven-hour stint at Olympic opening
August 15th, 2008 - 2:33 pm ICT by IANS
DPA
Beijing, Aug 15 (DPA) Soldiers operating the huge scroll that formed the centrepiece of last week's Olympic opening ceremony had to stay hidden under the structure for up to seven hours, wearing ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
China’s toilet revolution as Olympics draw near (Olympic feature)
July 6th, 2008 - 9:40 am ICT by IANS
By Rong Jiaojiao
Beijing, July 6 (Xinhua)) Strolling along Beijing's Chang'an Street in May, Kevin Born was drawn to an ancient Chinese-style building with delicate wooden carvings and wash painting- only to find ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Kolkata’s Chinatown celebrates Chinese New Year
February 7th, 2008 - 3:31 pm ICT by admin
Kolkata, Feb 7 (ANI): Residents of Chinatown in Kolkata today celebrated the lunar New Year, also known as the "Year of the Rat", with fervour and gaiety.
A majority of Chinese live ... Read more...
Posted in National |
