Everything you need to know about Asha Ganj Ajmer Ed So: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Asha Ganj Ajmer Ed So: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) She had very litte time, still Rina Dhaka hopped from one city to another exploring their culture, heritage and lifestyle for her travel show. The ace desinger describes the experience as "fun and challenging".
New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): India has urged Pakistan to stop its pilgrims from undertaking visits in the wake of the recent death of Sarabjit Singh in Lahore.
New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday sent a "Chadar" as an offering to the Ajmer Sharif shrine.
Ajmer, May 11 (ANI): Devotees in large numbers thronged the shrine in Ajmer during the 801st Death anniversary of the Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti, and took part in religious rituals to mark the commemoration 'Urs' of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz.
Washington, May 11 (ANI): The new Nokia Asha 501, which was launched on Thursday, will give 48 days of battery life on 2G networks while on standby, according to Nokia.
Islamabad, May 10 (IANS) India has recommended to Pakistan to cancel the visit of Pakistani pilgrims to the shrine of a famous saint in India over security concerns, the Pakistani foreign ministry said Friday.
Sydney, May 10 (ANI): Nokia has launched low-priced phones with Internet capability to help it regain lost ground in crucial emerging markets.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Nokia Thursday unveiled a new smartphone named Asha 501 priced at $99 (Rs.5,000), aiming to capitalise on the growing demands for low-cost smart device in the developing countries like India.
M0umbai, May 9 (IANS) Although Kangna Ranaut is thankful to her mother Asha for teaching her basic life lessons, she also confesses to be scared of her strict mom.
Jaipur, May 6 (IANS) Khadims (priests) at the dargah (shrine) of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer have decided not to assist Pakistani pilgrims in offering prayers at the shrine.
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit opened a transit camp for the pilgrims going to attend the 801st Annual Urs of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer. The camp at Burari grounds organized by the Department of Revenue would continue upto 25th May, 2013
Jaipur, May 2 (IANS) After the death of Sarabjit Singh in a Pakistan jail, security is being tightened in and around Ajmer, where a delegation of over 640 pilgrims from Pakistan is expected to arrive May 12 for the 801st Urs of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti.
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Legendary actress Mala Sinha, who not only wowed Indian viewers but also impressed Hollywood so much that they offered her roles in the 1960s, is upset with the committee that has just bestowed the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award upon her.
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) As the family of Indian death row prisoner in Pakistan Sarabjit Singh said he was "clinically dead", opposition leader Sushma Swaraj Tuesday slammed the government for not dealing with Islamabad "firmly".
London, April 30 (IANS) An Indian origin woman in Britain has been shortlisted for the role of Western Australia taste master, advertised in the Australian state's tourism website as "one of the best jobs in the world".
Chennai, April 29 (IANS) The joint venture promoted by four government-owned general insurers and the national reinsurer to handle their health insurance claims portfolio is expected to start operations by September this year, said a top insurance official.
The first super star of the century Rajesh Khanna and the king of romance Yash Chopra will be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award for their outstanding contribution in Indian Cinema. Late Khana would be honored with superstar of Indian cinema award, while late Yash Chopra will be conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award. In addition to that other eminent personalities to receive the awards include legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpai, Irfan Khan and many others.
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) The Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards will be bestowed on singer Asha Bhosle, actress Mala Sinha, late filmmaker Yash Chopra, and late superstar Rajesh Khanna among several others at a ceremony here April 30.
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Describing her death as a "great loss", Mamta Sharma and Madhushree, from the current lot of playback singers, remember Shamshad Begum as "queen of melody" who had a "rare voice".
London, Apr. 25 (ANI): Nokia Asha phones will have a button dedicated to Whatsapp for fast access to instant messaging.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Six activists of the SFI were arrested Monday for heckling West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and state Finance Minister Amit Mitra here on April 9, a Delhi Police officer said.
Chandigarh, April 21 (IANS) Reiterating his government's firm commitment to fast-tracking agriculture diversification, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Sunday said it has chalked out a strategy to reduce a major area of state under paddy cultivation and shift to alternate crops.
London, Apr.19 (ANI): Nokia has seen a sharp decline in its shares despite good sales of its Lumia smartphones.
Jaipur, April 18 (IANS) Authorities Thursday banned gathering of five or more people in a town in Rajasthan' Ajmer district Thursday after communal tension flared up, police said.
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Composer Vishal Dadlani, who is one of the judges on upcoming singing reality show "Indian Idol Junior", says he finds it difficult to judge children.
Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) To tap its tourism potential, the desert state of Rajasthan is trying to prop up Sambhar, the largest inland salt lake in the country, as a unique attraction, Tourism Minister Bina Kak said.
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) She is a harbinger of hope for milllions of village women across India - whether it is to take a pregnant woman to the hospital for delivery, vaccinating a child or ensuring family planning. For that is what her name, Asha, literally means.
Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) Despite digitisation in music and films, renowned filmmaker Goutam Ghose feels true music lovers still love listening to gramophone records.
Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer has published results for the post of Agriculture Officer and other, which were advertised by the
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) To spread autism awareness in the city, six historic monuments were lit up in blue lights Tuesday on World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) here.
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Pakistani actor-musician Ali Zafar clarifies that he's away from "Chashme Baddoor" promotion in India not due to visa problems but because he is busy shooting E. Niwas' "Aman Ki Asha", a film on India-Pakistan amity.
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Singer Lata Mangeshkar felicitated younger sister Asha Bhosle with the Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award at a function that saw all the Mangeshkar siblings come together.
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) When the chest pain and racking cough of tuberculosis patient Asha (31) refused to subside even after six months of treatment, the doctor got her sputum tested again - only to find that she had developed a worrying form of the disease known as Extensively Drug Resistant TB, which is nearly impossible to treat as of now.
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Veteran singer Asha Bhosle, who ventured into acting with "Mai", even did the catwalk at designer Manish Malhotra's spectacular show, celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema, at the Lakme Fashion Week summer-resort 2013 here.
Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Ace designer Manish Malhotra Friday dedicated his line to 100 years of Indian cinema at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013.
Shimla, March 19 (IANS) The issue of allowing private universities to set up campuses in Himachal Pradesh came up in the state assembly Tuesday with members raising questions about the credentials of some of these institutions.
Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Although actor-director Makarand Deshpande shot a promotional song for his forthcoming directorial venture "Sona Spa", he doesn't believe that it can help a film in becoming successful at the box office.
New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): BJP spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Thursday made it clear that his party will not agree on the withdrawal of the armed forces special powers act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir.
Ajmer, Mar 13 (ANI): The right-wing Shiv Sena on Wednesday felicitated Syed Zainul Abedin Ali Khan, the spiritual head of the shrine of revered Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer for opposing Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf's recent visit.
Kolkata, March 11 (IANS) Slamming the government over hosting a lunch for Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf during his private visit to India, BJP president Rajnath Singh Monday demanded that diplomatic relations with the neighbouring nation be scaled down in the wake of the brutal killing of two Indian solders.
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray lauded Diwan Zainul Abedin Ali Khan of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti dargah in Ajmer for showing courage in opposing the visit by Pakistan Prime Minister Pervez Ashraf to the shrine Saturday.
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Priests at the dargah of Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti refused a donation from Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf when he visited the 800-year-old Sufi shrine in Ajmer.
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Singers Asha Bhosle and Sudesh Bhosle gave voice to a song titled "Hum neend ka business karte hain" for forthcoming movie "Sona Spa". They have sung it in a retro style.
Ghaziabad, March 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Sunday made it clear that he held no official talks with Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf at Ajmer Saturday.
Ghaziabad, Mar. 10 (ANI): Reiterating that he did not have any substantive discussions with Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Parvez Ashraf on his daylong visit to Ajmer Sharif yesterday, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Sunday said it was just a courtesy extended to the visiting dignitary from a neighbouring country.
Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, on a private visit to the Ajmer shrine of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti, Saturday met Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid over lunch here, but no official talks were held between the two sides.
Jaipur, Mar. 9 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf took a special flight to Islamabad on Saturday evening after winding up his day-long personal visit to the shrine of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishti at Ajmer.
Ajmer, Mar. 9 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, who visited the historic dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer to offer his prayers on Saturday, offered a 'Chadar' at the Mazar of the Sufi Saint.
Ajmer, March 9 (IANS) Many people joined protests in this city ahead of the visit of Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf. At least 35 people were arrested in connection with protests against Ashraf's visit to the 13th century dargah of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti here Saturday.
Ajmer, Mar. 9 (ANI): The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Raja Pervez Ashraf, has reached the historic dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer to offer his prayers.
Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf was Saturday hosted for lunch by Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid here, but there were no official talks between the two sides.
Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) A group of protestors waived black flags and shouted slogans as External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid hosted a lunch for Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf at Hotel Rambagh Palace here Saturday.
Jaipur, Mar. 9 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Saturday said that he had no formal discussions with Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, who is on a personal visit to India to offer prayers at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah.
Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf was Saturday hosted for lunch by Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid here, but there were no official talks between the two sides.
Chennai, Mar. 9 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) V. Narayanasamy on Saturday ruled out any formal talks with Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, who is presently on a day-long personal visit to India to offer prayers at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah.
New Delhi, Mar. 9 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Saturday said a meaningful dialogue with Pakistan can only take place after the Asian neighbour takes firm steps to stop the terrorism emanating from its soil.
New Delhi/Lucknow/Jaipur, Mar. 9 (ANI): Taking potshots at External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid for hosting a lunch for the visiting Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf in Jaipur, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Saturday this move is against the feelings of the people of the country who are deeply hurt over the January 2013 beheading of two Indian soldiers along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf Saturday arrived here for a day-long private visit to the Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer in Rajasthan.
Chandigarh, Mar. 9 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, on Saturday refused to comment on the personal visit of Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf to India, saying it is a political decision.
Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf Saturday arrived here for a day-long private visit to the Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer in Rajasthan.
Ajmer, Mar 9 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf arrived on Saturday in Jaipur for his visit to the shrine of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer.
Ajmer, Mar 9 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf arrived on Saturday in Jaipur for his visit to the shrine of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer.
New Delhi, Mar 8, (ANI): Before leaving for Jaipur to receive Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said on Saturday: "We welcome our guests with open arms."
Ajmer, Mar 9 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf will spend about five hours in Jaipur along with his family members before heading to the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer on Saturday. The Ajmer district administration has deployed more than 1,000 policemen in and around the shrine.
Ajmer, Mar. 8 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf will arrive here on Saturday on a personal visit to Ajmer Sharif.
New Delhi, Mar. 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Friday said that he looks forward to the visit to Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf as he will be offering prayers at the Sufi Shrine of Ajmer Sharif, which gives out the message of peace.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said there cannot be normalisation of ties with Pakistan unless the "terror machine still active" in that country is brought under control
Jaipur, March 8 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf's visit to the world-famous shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer Saturday has run into a controversy with a prominent shrine official deciding to boycott it to protest the beheading of an Indian soldier.
Ajmer, Mar 8 (ANI): The spiritual head of Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti's shrine in Ajmer on Friday said that he was opposed to the visit by Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf in the wake of the January 2013 beheading of two Indian soldiers along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.
New Delhi, Mar. 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, who won't have substantive talks with Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, on Friday said that he would be receiving the visiting dignitary on his private visit to Ajmer Sharif tomorrow as a courtesy.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf is to under take a private visit to the Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer Saturday (March 9). He will not visit New Delhi, an official said Thursday.
Ajmer, Mar 7 (ANI): The Rajasthan Police has made adequate arrangements for the visit of Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf to the revered shrine of Ajmer Sharif on Saturday.
New Delhi, Mar. 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Wednesday ruled out any diplomatic talks with Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, who is likely to visit Ajmer Sharif on Saturday.
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf will come to India on a private visit Saturday on a pilgrimage to Ajmer Sharif, official sources said here.
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf would come to India on a private visit Saturday on a pilgrimage to Ajmer Sharif, official sources said here.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 3 (IANS) Southern actor Srikanth, known for his negative role in "Hero", will team up with Bhumika Chawla after 11 years for a cameo in Raj Prabhavathy's "Buddy".
Ranchi, Feb 28 (IANS) Jeevan Asha, an ambitious programme to free Jharkhand of malnutrition, was launched here Thursday.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh's wife Asha Singh passed away Wednesday in a hospital here, party sources said.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh's wife Asha Singh passed away Wednesday in a hospital here, party sources said.
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Pakistani-actor singer Ali Zafar is off to London to start shooting for Neeraj Pandey's production venture "Aman Ki Asha".
Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar, known for his comedy roles, believes he has not been type-cast in the industry and so he is also trying his hand at different things - like action film "Kill Dil".
Jaipur, Feb 12 (IANS) A three-year old girl was admitted to a hospital in critical condition after she was raped and brutally beaten up by a youth in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district Tuesday, police said.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Delhi Police Friday filed a supplementary charge-sheet in the Feb 13 Israeli embassy car blast here, which mentions details of the vehicles used by the suspects and their telephonic calls.
Film: "Mai..."; Actors: Asha Bhosle, Padmini Kolhapure and Ram Kapoor; Director: Mahesh Kodiyal; Rating: ***1/2
New Delhi, Feb 01 (ANI): Legendary singer-turned-actress Asha Bhosle's debut film 'Mai' had a star studded premiere, with several Bollywood celebrities present at the screening of the film held on Thursday night.
Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Singer turned actress Asha Bhosle's debut film "Mai" had a star studded premiere at the Cinemax, Versova Thursday night with several Bollywood celebrities at hand.
Darjeeling, Jan 30 (IANS) Calling for an "intensified movement", the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) Wednesday warned of "violence and bloodbath" if their demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland was not met.
Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Veteran singer Asha Bhosle, known for crooning a variety of songs during her over six decade-old career, admits she still faces comparisons with her elder sister, singer Lata Mangeshkar. But at the moment, she is rejoicing over the compliments that Lata has heaped on her.
Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Director Mahesh Kodyal's Hindi film "Mai...", where Asha Bhosle makes her debut as an actress, is releasing Friday. The legendary singer says it was not difficult to make the transition from singing to acting at this stage of her life when she is 80.
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) No hardcore romance and no rib-tickling humour - the first Friday of February has three offbeat Hindi films releasing in theatres. "Mai...", "David" and "Listen... Amaya" - each film has a different flavour to offer.
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Yami Gautam, who became a household name after "Vicky Donor", says her next film with Shootjit Sircar "Hamara Bajaj" is on hold as they are busy with their respective assignments.
Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Singing legend Asha Bhosle's is impressed with humility of ace cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who launched the music of her debut movie "Mai", and says he's always been there for her.
New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar unveiled the music of Asha Bhosle's debut movie "Mai"at Hotel Grand Hyatt in Kalina, Mumbai, on Tuesday evening.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Asha Bhosle, who was recently spotted promoting her debut movie 'Mai' along with the film's cast and crew in Mumbai, has devoted her debut movie to her mother.
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) One of the best performers of her time, Padmini Kolhapure has teamed up with Asha Bhosle in "Mai" and says that the legendary singer will surprise everyone.
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Legendary singer Asha Bhosle admits being little nervous when she started shooting for her debut film "Mai", about a woman who has been abandoned by her only son, with veteran actor Anupam Kher.
Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) At 83, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar is ready to launch her music label LM MUSIC, and also plans to introduce a reality show with a new voting pattern. The idea, she says, is not to make money, but to promote fresh talent.
London, Jan 11 (ANI): Shares in embattled mobile maker Nokia have risen sharply after the firm said mobile phone sales in the fourth quarter exceeded its own expectations.
Jaipur Discoms JVVNL Technical Helper result 2012 has been declared. Previously joint examination was held to fill the vacant posts of Helper under Jaipur/Ajmer/Jodhpur Discoms.
Jaipur, Jan 3 (IANS) The Rajasthan government suspended an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Thursday, a day after he was arrested on corruption charges, officials said.