Antrix Corporation, the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed deals to put nine American nano/micro satellites into orbit by the end of 2016, an official said on Thursday. These include a couple of nano/micro US satellites which are likely to be launched by the ISRO this year as piggyback luggage on […]
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a global gathering – showcasing the talents of musicians and performers from across the globe, and the Edinburgh Mela, a celebration of world music and dance, have joined hands with Delhi-based entertainment company Teamwork Arts to bring Bollywood glitz to Edinburgh’s festival scene this year. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo […]
Sufi singer Sonam Kalra and Kathak dancer Rachna Yadav regaled prisoners at the Tihar Jail here in an endeavour promoted by Legends of India and Sangeet Natak Akademi. The event on Wednesday evening was aimed at making a gradual reformation and rehabilitation of people behind the bars. Sonam Kalra, the organisers said, unfolded the gospel […]
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Despite Home Minister Rajnath Singh’s statement in parliament that the three terrorists who launched the attack in Dinanagar town of Punjab’s Gurdaspur district on July 27 had entered India by crossing the Ravi river along the India-Pakistan border, doubts are now being raised about the authenticity of the GPS (global positioning system) coordinates recovered from […]
With 12 more deaths, the toll in West Bengal flood shot up to 97 as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee came under heavy attack from the opposition for playing politics over the calamity. While the situation has been improving with water level receding, the disaster management department said 12 more deaths were reported from various parts […]
India’s top telecom service provider Bharti Airtel on Thursday said it has commercially launched its fourth generation (4G) communications services in 296 towns across the country. “With the help of the feedback received from the beta launches, we have now built India’s first commercial 4G network that will make high speed mobile broadband a reality,” […]
Self-styled godwoman Mamtamai Radhe Guru Maa, known for her glamorous life-style, has been booked in an alleged dowry harassment case, an official said here on Thursday. A woman has alleged that Radhe Maa instigated her husband and in-laws to demand dowry from her, even though she had given them jewellery worth over Rs.102 crore at […]
Congress president Sonia Gandhi and party vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked the government on the Naga peace accord, but the BJP rejected the charge and accused the opposition party of “playing politics on a national issue”. “We are really shocked that the prime minister (Narendra Modi) didn’t even think of taking into confidence […]
Kerala is getting ready for the 63rd edition of the fiercely competitive Nehru Boat Race on August 8, an event that serves as the curtainraiser of the tourism season in the state. The event takes place at Punnamada Lake and the chief guests for this year’s edition include Vice President Hamid Ansari and Chinese Ambassador […]