I’m translating Mahabharata for young English-speaking readers: Bibek Debroy
July 1st, 2012 - 1:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Well-known economist Bibek Debroy is addressing a growing need among youngsters bred on English as their staple tongue: He is translating the Indian epic Mahabharata ... Read more...
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Carrying India abroad in foreign brushstrokes (With Images)
April 10th, 2012 - 1:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The tag "expat artist" sits on them like misnomers. Meet this band of painters who are of foreign origin but have been carrying indelible images ... Read more...
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Government acted undemocratically on Lokpal: BJP (Lead)
December 30th, 2011 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday slammed the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) for acting "undemocratically" in the Rajya Sabha and not letting the ... Read more...
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Where Diwali comes late and brings on animal slaughter
November 24th, 2011 - 3:47 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Nov 24 (IANS) Almost a month after the rest of India celebrated Diwali, some interior areas of Himachal Pradesh are set to usher in the festival Friday, slaughtering hundreds ... Read more...
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Where Diwali is dark and celebrated a month later!
October 27th, 2011 - 10:53 am ICT by IANS
Shimla, Oct 27 (IANS) The country celebrated Diwali Wednesday, but there are some pockets in Himachal Pradesh where the festival of lights is celebrated almost a month later. Reason? Locals ... Read more...
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Theatre in India driven to desperate survival measures
October 21st, 2011 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Theatre, the oldest genre of performing arts in India, seems to be waging a losing battle against the silver screen, which is powered by more ... Read more...
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Radha gets official seal in Delhi’s Krishna ballet (With Image)
August 18th, 2011 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Thirty-three years after the Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra, the capital's oldest cultural hub, recreated on stage the life of Hindu god Krishna, his childhood mate ... Read more...
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Haryana forms security panel for religious sites
July 19th, 2011 - 5:21 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, July 19 (IANS) The Haryana government Tuesday announced a committee to oversee the security of places of religious importance in the state.The committee, set up Tuesday, will be headed ... Read more...
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Environment a convenient excuse to oppose projects: Jairam Ramesh
March 9th, 2011 - 10:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Comparing the environment to Indian epic Mahabharata's character Shikhandi, a eunuch, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh Wednesday said environment was being used as a shield by ... Read more...
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Tharoor celebrates 21 years of ‘The Great Indian Novel’
March 6th, 2011 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) One of the best contemporary retelling of an Indian classical epic, "The Great Indian Novel", a transcreation of Ved Vyasa's Mahabharata by writer-politician Shashi ... Read more...
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As ‘dark’ Diwali dawns, Himachal awaits animal sacrifice
December 4th, 2010 - 12:52 pm ICT by IANS
By Vishal Gulati
Shimla, Dec 4 (IANS) A month after the rest of India marked the festival of lights, Himachal Pradesh will celebrate its unique four-day 'dark' Diwali - slaughtering hundreds of cattle ... Read more...
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2G scam: Prime Minister should stop acting helpless, says Swamy
November 18th, 2010 - 10:08 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Janata Party President Subramaniam Swamy, who has filed a petition seeking sanction to prosecute former Telecom minister A Raja in the 2G spectrum scam case, on ... Read more...
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I would love to play Draupadi: Bipasha Basu (Movie Snippets)
November 9th, 2010 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Bipasha Basu, who has essayed different roles, is now keen to play mythological character Draupadi."I would love to play the character of Draupadi. In fact, I got ... Read more...
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CRPF personnel perform Shastra Puja on Vijaydashmi in Srinagar
October 17th, 2010 - 11:18 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, Oct.17 (ANI): Seeking strength from Goddess Durga, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel based in Kashmir valley region worshipped their weapons on the occasion of Vijaydashmi here on Sunday.Called 'Shastra ... Read more...
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Mythical icons become heroes in new Indian fiction
September 11th, 2010 - 10:24 am ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Rama, Ravana, Arjuna, Jesus Christ, Lord Shiva, Ganesha and the epics are becoming fodder for contemporary Indo-Anglian literature. Writers say it is a new ... Read more...
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Advani impressed by Hindu influence in Indonesia
July 17th, 2010 - 6:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Saturday said he was impressed with the influence of Hinduism on Indonesia - the country with most Muslims ... Read more...
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Angelina Jolie To Play Draupadi!
June 23rd, 2010 - 2:47 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 23, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Indian filmmaker Prakash Jha has a dream project Draupadi, in which he wants to cast Hollywood star Anjelina Jolie in the lead role.After the success ... Read more...
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Chocolate boy to desi Corleone, Kapoor scion grows up
June 10th, 2010 - 9:11 am ICT by IANS
By Robin Bansal
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) He is being dubbed as the true Kapoor scion post- "Raajneeti". After playing a chocolate boy, a spoilt brat and a salesman, Ranbir Kapoor ... Read more...
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‘Raajneeti’ hits jackpot at box office
June 6th, 2010 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Multiple controversies notwithstanding, Prakash Jha's much-awaited and much-hyped dark political thriller "Raajneeti" has set the cash registers ringing - courtesy its widely-appreciated content.
"'Raajneeti' (released Friday) ... Read more...
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Art of Living has presence in 150 countries
May 31st, 2010 - 9:26 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, May 31 (IANS) The Art of Living, founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on whose life an attack was allegedly made Sunday evening at his ashram near the Karnataka capital, has ... Read more...
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Shammi Kapoor still a kid: Ranbir Kapoor (Film Snippets)
May 22nd, 2010 - 4:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Veteran actor Shammi Kapoor is a favourite among audiences for his jolly acting and crazy dance moves and guess what, the septuagenarian is still a kid ... Read more...
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I observed Rahul Gandhi for my ‘Raajneeti’ role: Arjun Rampal (Interview)
May 22nd, 2010 - 9:10 am ICT by IANS
By Dibyojyoti Baksi
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Wearing Reebok or Nike shoes with the customary white kurta-pyjama... one of the "small, small elements" that Arjun Rampal says he picked up from observing ... Read more...
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A towering tulsi tree with a Mahabharata twist!
May 21st, 2010 - 11:16 am ICT by IANS
By R.K. Misra
Gandhinagar, May 21 (IANS) It's the same old tulsi that's found and worshipped in Indian households. But unlike the usual plant that is 30-60 cm tall, this one has a ... Read more...
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Hindus want Bhagavad-Gita as required text in prestigious Indian Institutes of Management
May 20th, 2010 - 7:26 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), May 20 (ANI): Hindus are stressing introduction of ancient Hindu scripture Bhagavad-Gita as one of the essential texts in the management courses of eminent Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).Hindu statesman ... Read more...
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People should come forward to change politics: Ajay Devgn
May 17th, 2010 - 11:50 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, May 17 (IANS) Politics in India has become too dirty and people, particularly youth, must take initiatives to clean it, feels Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn.
"We keep on blaming politicians for ... Read more...
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Hindus laud Delhi Metro for using Gita as management-text & urge all corporations to follow
May 17th, 2010 - 6:58 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), May 17 (ANI): Hindus have applauded Delhi Metro for reportedly giving copy of Bhagavad-Gita to its senior managers as a management-text and urged other international and domestic corporations in India ... Read more...
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‘Karna’ weaves tragic spell at summer ballet fest
May 8th, 2010 - 4:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) 'Sutaputra Karna', the epitome of chivalry and sacrifice in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, struck an emotional chord with audiences here in an opera ballet in the Mayurbhanj ... Read more...
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Power corrupts, I can’t enter politics: Ajay Devgn (Interview)
April 27th, 2010 - 9:04 am ICT by IANS
By Dibyojyoti Baksi
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Power corrupts people and you need to be shrewd and play games to be in politics, says Ajay Devgn. While the actor will be seen ... Read more...
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Agra explore benefits of yoga in water
April 15th, 2010 - 2:16 pm ICT by ANI
Agra, Apr 15 (ANI): While yoga has legions of followers, Agra sees citizens going in for water yoga.In water yoga, the 'asanas', or yogic exercises, are performed in water, making them ... Read more...
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Superman author’s new book based on Mahabharata
March 26th, 2010 - 11:05 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, March 26 (IANS) A new illustrated script book based on the Indian epic Mahabharata by Grant Morrison, the writer of comics like "All Star Superman", "Batman & Robin" and ... Read more...
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My character in ‘Rajneeti’ resembles Duryodhana: Manoj Bajpai (Interview)
March 22nd, 2010 - 9:12 am ICT by IANS
By Dibyojyoti Baksi
Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Manoj Bajpai says his character in forthcoming "Raajneeti" is very similar to Duryodhana from the Hindu epic Mahabharata - he is powerful, regal and politically ... Read more...
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All women have Draupadi in them: South African director
March 7th, 2010 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) South African director Tina Johnson, who is directing a modern-day take on Draupadi of the Hindu epic "Mahabharata", says she sees the queen of the ... Read more...
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Why be good, asks Gurcharan Das (With Images)
September 17th, 2009 - 10:56 am ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Columnist and writer Gurcharan Das, author of best-selling "India Unbound", has turned to the epic Mahabharata in his new book, "The Difficulty of ... Read more...
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Apex court halts Mayawati’s memorial spree (Lead)
September 8th, 2009 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday brought the Mayawati government's memorial building spree to a halt by extracting an assurance from it against further construction at 45 sites ... Read more...
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4,000-year-old Mahabharata relic found in Nepal? (With Images)
August 12th, 2009 - 12:33 pm ICT by IANS
By Sudeshna Sarkar
Kathmandu, Aug 12 (IANS) A structure found in the Kathmandu valley is a divine relic that goes back 4,000 years to the time of the epic Mahabharata, says an Indian ... Read more...
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