Udaipur’s vintage Rolls-Royce wins US trophy (With Images)
August 20th, 2012 - 10:24 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) Arvind Singh Mewar of the erstwhile royal family of Udaipur has become the first Indian to win at the 62nd Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance event with ... Read more...
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Ashanthi’s peace song official number for motorbike journey
August 3rd, 2012 - 6:59 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Sri Lankan hip hop artist Ashanthi's new single "Let's give peace a chance" is the official song of the De Paix Yatra, a motorbike journey in ... Read more...
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Venu Rajamony to be President Mukherjee’s press secretary
July 28th, 2012 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Venu Rajamony, joint secretary in the finance ministry and an officer of the 1986 batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), is all set ... Read more...
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Designers pen fashion bibles; legacy for younger lot
July 20th, 2012 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Moving from needle and thread, fashion connoisseurs are putting pen to paper in a bid to share their experiences and expertise with the younger lot. ... Read more...
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Share your beauty tips, Vanya urges women (With Images)
July 3rd, 2012 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Miss India World 2012 Vanya Mishra, who is gearing up for the Miss World 2012 pageant, is urging Indian women to share their beauty secrets ... Read more...
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JJ Valaya completes 20 years, rolls out vintage tour (With Images)
April 19th, 2012 - 5:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Indian couture king JJ Valaya has completed two decades in the fashion industry and, to celebrate the occasion, he is ready to roll out a ... Read more...
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Wah Taj! Unique project on monument to be launched soon
March 21st, 2012 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, March 22 (IANS) A unique project to present the 17th century marble wonder, the Taj Mahal in its varied dimensions is being jointly launched by Uttar Pradesh Tourism and ... Read more...
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Book catches fascinating flight of Indian aviation
March 15th, 2012 - 3:17 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, March 15 (IANS) Did you know that as many as 10 private airlines were operating in India in 1948? Or that the air ticket between Calcutta and Delhi cost ... Read more...
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Film songs and drama on bookshelf (IANS Books This Week)
January 21st, 2012 - 2:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Chill with a varied pile of books on history, Gulzar's lyrics and Dalai Lama's philosophy this weekend. Browse on:1. "Sentinels of Raisina Hill"; Written ... Read more...
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Underworld, Tagore and charity on book shelf (IANS Books This Week)
December 17th, 2011 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The book cart this weekend is a reflection of the diversity of new Indian writing. Browse with IANS.1. "Narcopolis"; Written by Jeet Thayil; Published ... Read more...
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Feast of Buddhist arts, culture in Delhi from Monday
November 24th, 2011 - 10:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) A multi-disciplinary festival of Buddhist arts and culture will bring to the capital performances and art from across Asia Nov 28-Dec 1.The festival spread across ... Read more...
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Sajid Nadiadwala meets President, gifts coffee table book
August 26th, 2011 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Sajid Nadiadwala, known for producing movies like "Judwaa" and "Housefull", met President Pratibha Patil earlier this week to present her a coffee table book. ... Read more...
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Scientists give India strategic edge: Ashwani Kumar
August 12th, 2011 - 2:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Scientists provide the country its strategic parity with world powers and innovations define 21st century India, says Ashwani Kumar, minister of state for science and ... Read more...
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A book to leaf through rich legacy of Air House
July 20th, 2011 - 3:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Now a coffee table book encapsulates the rich legacy of the residence of Indian Air Force (IAF) chiefs, who shaped the contours of the force. ... Read more...
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Booking Bollywood: A new literary genre in making (With Images)
July 6th, 2011 - 12:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Bollywood is coming alive in fine print. A spate of innovative books is not only documenting Indian moviedom for posterity but also throwing meaningful ... Read more...
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Indian women’s cricket team also deserves an IPL: Anjum Chopra
April 18th, 2011 - 4:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The Indian women's cricket team also needs an Indian Premier League (IPL) like their male counterparts, says Anjum Chopra, former captain and a member ... Read more...
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K.L. Saigal, a musician of the masses (With Image)
April 7th, 2011 - 9:34 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Some voices refuse to fade from memory. Legendary musician K.L. Saigal, the musician of the masses and the enduring face of "Devdas" on the Hindi ... Read more...
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Number of tigers dwindling: Ramesh
March 18th, 2011 - 1:38 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh Thursday expressed serious concern over the dwindling tiger population.Speaking at the launch of a coffee table book on tigers, ... Read more...
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India Post releases stamps on six legendary actresses
February 14th, 2011 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) A set of six stamps on six legendary actresses of Indian cinema has been released at the world philatelic exhibition here.The actresses who have been honoured are ... Read more...
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Gurudas Kamat releases stamps on six legendary Indian Cinema actresses
February 14th, 2011 - 4:36 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology Gurudas Kamat released a set of six stamps on six legendary actresses of Indian Cinema here last evening.These ... Read more...
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Rihanna says ‘leaked’ sexy pics were from photobook
February 9th, 2011 - 6:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 9 (ANI): Pop singer Rihanna has dismissed rumors that sexy snaps of her posing in racy underwear were leaked by a former lover.The singer has revealed she published the ... Read more...
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Delhi couple pens book on forgotten heroes of independence
February 3rd, 2011 - 4:01 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) A Delhi-based writer couple has penned a book with accounts of 25 families whose ancestors played a sterling role during the country's freedom struggle.The idea for the coffee-table ... Read more...
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Indian Army remembers fallen heroes of 1971 Battle of Basantar
December 16th, 2010 - 4:48 pm ICT by IANS
By Sarwar Kashani
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 16 (IANS) The Indian Army Thursday remembered its fallen heroes in the 1971 war with Pakistan by celebrating a hard-won victory in a fierce tank battle ... Read more...
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I am not dating Samir Karnik: Kulraj Randhawa
December 8th, 2010 - 6:33 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS) Well-known TV actress Kulraj Randhawa, who will be seen romancing Bobby Deol in the forthcoming comedy "Yamla Pagla Deewana", has shot down rumours of her romance with the ... Read more...
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Obamas show how to win hearts - and do business too!
November 7th, 2010 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
By Quaid Najmi
Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama endeared themselves to all sections of Mumbai society, winning hearts and doing business for their ... Read more...
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Ashok Chavan’s photo-op with the Obamas
November 7th, 2010 - 3:23 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) On Saturday, Ashok Chavan was the first to shake hands with the Obamas at Mumbai airport and presented them with a coffee table book on Maharashtra, and ... Read more...
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Chavan gifts Obama coffee table book on Maharashtra
November 6th, 2010 - 5:31 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS) A coffee table book on Maharashtra is what Chief Minister Ashok Chavan gifted Barack Obama as soon as the US president touched down here Saturday.After shaking hands ... Read more...
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Sex Pistol to reveal it all in memoir
October 21st, 2010 - 5:56 pm ICT by ANI
London, 0ct 21 (ANI): Punk idol John Lydon is set to expose his life in a new book featuring handwritten doodles in each copy that will cost more than 400 pounds.The star ... Read more...
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Delhi children moving force behind Commonwealth Games: Sports writer
September 27th, 2010 - 9:54 am ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) The bid for the Commonwealth Games 2010 was spurred by an appeal made by students of 120 schools of Delhi and the National Capital ... Read more...
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Himachal Chief Minister unveils ‘Har Ghar Kuchh Kehta Hai’ coffee table book
September 2nd, 2010 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
Shimla, Sep 2 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal recently unveiled a coffee table book tiled ' Har Ghar Kuchh Kehta Hai' that provides a peep into the historical ... Read more...
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Exhibition of Mother Teresa’s photos on in Delhi
August 27th, 2010 - 10:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Her compassion-filled eyes, divine smile with hands folded in greeting, and a healing touch - photographs of Mother Teresa are on display at an arts gallery in ... Read more...
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A comprehensive documentation of India-UAE ties (IANS Book Review)
August 22nd, 2010 - 10:03 am ICT by IANS
Book: "India and the UAE: In Celebration of a Legendary Friendship"; Author: Venu Rajamony; Publisher: Indian Expressions Management Consultancy
Ties between India and the Arabian Gulf are now over 5,000 years old. The ... Read more...
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India captured in a billion shades (IANS Books)
August 14th, 2010 - 10:21 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) At a time when there has been a dramatic surge of interest in India, here comes a coffee table book that captures the country in all ... Read more...
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A book that chronicles Shimla’s glorious past (IANS Books)
August 11th, 2010 - 10:14 am ICT by IANS
By Vishal Gulati
Shimla, Aug 11 (IANS) Shimla was a nondescript hamlet with shepherd hutments that became a flourishing town with palatial bungalows and hotels. Capturing this journey is a coffee table book, ... Read more...
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Governor Sankaranarayanan bats for new airport in Mumbai
July 29th, 2010 - 11:15 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan Thursday expressed a strong need for a new airport in Mumbai contending that a balance has to be maintained between the "concerns of environment ... Read more...
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