Indians look at US favourably; want Obama to win: Pew survey
September 11th, 2012 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 11 (IANS) While a majority of Indians is favourably disposed toward the United States, only a third of urban Indians approve of China and just 13 percent ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Tibet virtually again out of bounds, say exiles
June 9th, 2012 - 5:31 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, June 9 (IANS) Tibet is virtually again out of bounds for overseas visitors and the Chinese have stepped up major crackdowns against suspected dissidents in Tibet after two self-immolations ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Bolivian president asks UN to support coca farming
March 13th, 2012 - 2:55 pm ICT by IANS
Mexico, March 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Bolivian President Evo Morales has once again asked the UN to recognize the right of people living in the Andes for chewing coca leaves.Addressing Monday ... Read more...
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Two-month campaign to boost Rajasthan tourism
December 13th, 2011 - 8:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) A two-month campaign that will tour 22 Indian cities showcasing Rajasthan's food and culture to further boost the states' tourism was launched here Tuesday.
'Rajasthan ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
J-K locals stick to traditional methods, tools to fight cold
December 27th, 2010 - 9:53 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, Dec.27 (ANI): Despite the availability of modern machineries, the locals in Kashmir valley are using traditional methods and tools to fight cold during the winter season.The Jammu and Kashmir has kept ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Indian cultural festival to open in Bangladesh
November 23rd, 2010 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Nov 23 (IANS) An India cultural festival with art exhibitions as well performances by Indian artists is being organised in Bangladesh, beginning Friday."Ananda Jagya", a week-long dance, music, crafts and film ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Film star Rajnikanth’s daughter ties nuptial knot in Chennai
September 3rd, 2010 - 10:19 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Sep 3 (ANI): South Indian film star Rajnikanth's daughter Soundarya tied the nuptial knot with entrepreneur Ashwin Kumar at a high-profile ceremony in Tamil Nadu's Chennai city on Friday.The wedding ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
In 50th year,NID plans inclusive, green design modules
June 25th, 2010 - 4:55 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chaterjee
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The National School of Design (NID), the pioneer of the design revolution in India, is charting a more inclusive and eco-friendly course as it enters ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Himachal Govt. seeks to promote village tourism under NREGA
June 21st, 2010 - 10:16 pm ICT by ANI
Shimla, June 21 (ANI): In a bid to revive traditional culture of hill villages and promote them as tourist spots, Himachal Pradesh is promoting tourism under the Central Government's National Rural Employment ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Mexico to develop ‘Magic Villages’ for tourists
June 20th, 2010 - 12:02 pm ICT by IANS
Mexico City, June 20 (IANS/EFE) Mexico plans to develop its 35 towns into "Magic Villages" with an investment of $150 million to attract more tourists.
As part of the "Pueblos Magicos" (Magic ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Africa to showcase its traditional performing arts in India (Lead)
May 13th, 2010 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Performers from South Africa, Rwanda, Tunisia, Malawi and Nigeria will showcase traditional African performing arts at a three-day festival in the capital next week.
The festival from May ... Read more...
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Africa to offer cultural bouquet in capital May 18-20
May 13th, 2010 - 12:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) In the first major showcase of African culture in the country,
reputed performers from South Africa, Rwanda, Tunisia, Malawi and Nigeria will showcase traditional African performing arts ... Read more...
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Guangzhou Asian Games’ opening ceremony will surprise the world: Chief director
March 23rd, 2010 - 4:33 pm ICT by ANI
Guangzhou (China), Mar 23(ANI): The Guangzhou Asian Games' Chief Director, Chen Weiya, has said that the opening ceremony of the event, starting in November, will surprise the world."You cannot imagine what it ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Ladakhi films overshadow Bollywood in the Himalayas
October 10th, 2009 - 4:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 10 (ANI): Indian film industry might have found a place in world cinema, but for people living in Ladakh, the country's distant Himalayan district, Bollywood no longer holds sway.The Indian ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
China calls US award to Dalai Lama as interference in its domestic affairs
October 10th, 2009 - 3:35 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Oct. 10 (ANI): The Chinese Foreign Ministry has asked American lawmakers to stop "interfering" in China's internal affairs, after the US Congress honoured the Dalai Lama with a human rights award."We ... Read more...
Posted in World |
India projecting its soft power globally: ICCR chief (Interview)
October 7th, 2009 - 10:50 am ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Armed with the global appeal of Bollywood, the country's multimillion dollar movie industry in Mumbai, and the power of yoga, India has launched a massive ... Read more...
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‘Ekta Choudhary perfect mix of Indian beauty and international style’
July 3rd, 2009 - 11:18 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Miss India Universe Ekta Choudhary is nearly set to take part in the Miss Universe pageant. Fashion diva Ritu Kumar, who is designing Choudhary's outfits, says ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Buddha body relics returned to Beijing temple
June 26th, 2009 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 26 (ANI): The relics said to be from the body of Buddha, have been returned to the Beijing Yunju Temple in China, from the Capital Museum.The relics were welcomed ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Traditional turbans beat the heat in Rajasthan
May 30th, 2009 - 11:25 pm ICT by ANI
By Lokendra SinghJaipur, May 30 (ANI): A large number of Rajasthani people are drawn to tie heavy turbans around their head as shield from the blazing summer heat here.Residents are ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Over a million attend Taj cultural fest, but many unhappy
February 27th, 2009 - 7:24 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Feb 27 (IANS) More than a million people attended the 10-day cultural extravaganza Taj Mahotsava that ended here Friday, but many were unhappy as it did not showcase traditional culture or ... Read more...
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Suhkrunye celebrations in Nagaland
February 10th, 2009 - 8:35 pm ICT by ANI
Kohima, Feb. 10 (ANI): The spectacular festival Nagaland, Suhkrunye is being celebrated with great splendor and gaiety in Phusachodumi village of Phek District.
The fortnight long festival is eminent for the Chakhesang ... Read more...
Posted in National |
British play on Sikh tenets enthralls audience in Chandigarh
January 22nd, 2009 - 3:00 pm ICT by ANI
By Sunil Sharma
Chandigarh, Jan 22 (ANI): A British play "Guru Manyo Granth", based on history and Sikh tenets was recently staged in Chandigarh by the London based Punjabi Theatre Academy.
Staged in ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Man jailed after selling daughter, 14, for beer
January 14th, 2009 - 11:34 am ICT by IANS
San Francisco, Jan 14 (DPA) A Mexican man living in California has been jailed after allegedly selling his 14-year-old daughter for marriage in exchange for cash, beer and meat and then calling ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Christmas ban in Oxford enrages religious leaders
November 3rd, 2008 - 6:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 3 (ANI): A council-owned charity in Oxford came up with a plan to ban the word Christmas from this years festive celebrations, and it has earned itself the ire ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Artists stage play for revival of puppetry in Rajasthan
September 28th, 2008 - 10:32 pm ICT by ANI
Jaipur, Sept 28 (ANI): India ''s traditional form of entertainment puppetry is being revived in Rajasthan as a group of artists have come together and are organising puppet shows in Jaipur.Hordes ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Over 3,000 commodities available in Olympic Games Village
July 27th, 2008 - 4:47 pm ICT by IANS
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Beijing, July 27 (Xinhua) More than 3,000 commodities are available in the international area of the Athletes' Village, said Deng Yaping, spokesperson and deputy director of Olympic Village Department, here Sunday. "Having ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Folk artistes organize musical protest against Rajasthan Government
June 25th, 2008 - 10:31 pm ICT by ANI
By Lokendra Singh
Jaipur, June 25 (ANI): Upset over the unfair practice of Rajasthans Tourism Department in the selection process for the Jawahar Kala Kendra, popular academy for arts, a group of ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Tibet is not about human rights says Chinese diplomat
June 7th, 2008 - 1:56 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 7 (ANI): The Tibet issue is an internal issue of China concerning its sovereignty, said Qian Bo, Counsellor Chinese Mission to the UN Office in Geneva, in a ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Bhutan - the last Shangri-la in no hurry to change(Letter from Thimpu)
May 18th, 2008 - 7:30 pm ICT by admin
By Murali Krishnan
Thimpu, May 18 (IANS) It's for no reason that they call this landlocked nation 'the last Shangri-la'. Despite its coming out party in the form of momentous elections held in ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Jain community in Delhi demands minority status
April 20th, 2008 - 2:08 pm ICT by admin
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Jain community in the capital is raising the pitch for minority status on par with the Buddhists, Christians, Sikhs, Muslims and Parsis, listed as ... Read more...
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