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Everything you need to know about Dera Baba Nanak So: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Horrific video shows rebel eating Syrian government soldier's heart

May 15, 2013 at 9:18 AM

Washington, May 15 (IANS) A ghastly video posted online shows how barbaric the Syrian civil war can be. A rebel fighter is seen carving into the body of a Syrian government soldier, cutting out his heart and liver, putting the heart in his mouth and taking a bite, CNN has reported.

'Regional films living in the shadow of Bollywood'

May 14, 2013 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Regional films should not try hard to compete with Bollywood, rather they should focus on bringing freshness in their script to carve a niche among global audiences, says Jasbir Singh Derewal, producer of National Award-winning film "Nabar".

President expresses concern over growing crime against women

May 10, 2013 at 6:34 PM

President Pranab Mukherjee has expressed his concern over growing crime against women and children and called for inclusion of moral values in the curriculum of educational institutions.

President calls for moral values in education

May 10, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Lucknow, May 10 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Friday expressed his concern over growing crime against women and children and called for inclusion of moral values in the curriculum of educational institutions.

Post Sarabjit, Ajnala resident Piari fears for son she lost at Indo-Pak border in 1984

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Bhindi Chhana Village (Ajnala), May 6 (ANI): Panic has gripped the family of Rattan Singh and Piari in the wake of the murder of Sarabjit Singh, a resident of Bhikhiwind village in a Pakistan prison , since their son, Nanak Singh, is also a case of mistaken identity in Pakistan.

Can't restrict myself to one type of films: Nagarjuna (Interview) (With Image)

May 2, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Telugu actor Akkineni Nagarjuna feels he can't typecast himself and must "exploit" various commercial angles to "cater to the masses". He admits revisitng romance genre with "Greekuveerudu" was a "conscious decision".

Dhaka building collapse: Owner arrested

April 28, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Dhaka, April 28 (IANS) The owner of an eight-storey building that collapsed in the Bangladeshi capital, killing around 400 people, was arrested Sunday along the border with India's West Bengal state, a minister said.

Modi backs Ramdev, says saints build this nation

April 26, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Gujrat have been moving forward along with the other states as there has been no riots since last 12 years in the state. However, before 12 years riot was a common thing in the state. Modi said this during the inauguration ceremony of a school of yoga guru Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar.

22 killed as major quake hits Pakistan (Fourth Lead)

April 16, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) At least 22 people were killed, over 100 others injured and hundreds of houses collapsed in earthquake that hit parts of east, south and southwest Pakistan on Tuesday, reported Xinhua citing local media.

Five die as tremors rock Pakistan

April 16, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) Five people, including two children, were killed Tuesday when their house collapsed in Pakistan's Balochistan province following a powerful earthquake in neighbouring Iran, a media report said.

40 killed as earthquake shakes Iran

April 16, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Tehran, April 16 (IANS) At least 40 people were killed when a powerful quake shook Iran Tuesday, a week after 32 people were left dead and 850 wounded in a temblor in Bushehr province which is home to Iran's nuclear plant.

Major quake rocks Pakistan

April 16, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) People rushed out of offices and homes as quake rocked Pakistan Tuesday afternoon.

Venezuela's president is a Sai Baba devotee

April 15, 2013 at 11:24 AM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Nicolas Maduro, declared winner of the presidential election in Venezuela, is an ardent devotee of Sathya Sai Baba and even has a large portrait of the late spiritual guru in his office in Caracas.

Dr Ambedkar gave us the best constitution in the world: Dikshit

April 14, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today stated that in order to provide the best education facilities to the SC,ST,OBC and Minorities and orphan children the city government is setting up a residential school to provide free education, boarding and lodging facilities. This is going to be the best tribute to the

For Baba Ramdev, Rahul Gandhi has no vision

April 11, 2013 at 3:59 PM

Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev has once again targeted Congress and its vice president Rahul Gandhi for his ability to the PM post. Ramdev said that Rahul Gandhi is not mature and he has not any vision.

Ramdev takes on Congress, describes Rahul Gandhi as ineffective, confused

April 11, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Rajkot, Apr 11 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Thursday took potshots at Rahul Gandhi in the context of prime ministerial candidates, saying that the Congress Vice-President is not mature enough and has no vision.

Ramdev takes on Congress, describes Rahul Gandhi as ineffective, confused

April 11, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Rajkot, Apr 11 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Thursday took potshots at Rahul Gandhi in the context of prime ministerial candidates, saying that the Congress Vice-President is not mature enough and has no vision.

Agartala hosts peace rally for national integration

April 5, 2013 at 3:49 PM

Agartala, Apr 5 (ANI): A peace rally was held recently Agartala to spread the message of peace, brotherhood and nation building.

Ramdev takes a dig at Congress, calls it 'ineffective'

March 31, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Jaipur, Mar 31 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev slammed the UPA-II Government during a press conference in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Sunday.

BJP should project Narendra Modi as PM candidate: Baba Ramdev

March 31, 2013 at 3:46 PM

Jaipur, Mar 31 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Sunday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should project Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as its leader in the next Lok Sabha elections.

Sikh Americans join Obama in calling for gun control

March 29, 2013 at 7:30 PM

Washington, March 29 (IANS) Members of the Sikh Community joined President Barack Obama as he sought to spur lawmakers into action against gun violence in the wake of tragedies like the Newtown massacre in December that killed 20 first-graders.

Balochs say Pakistan handing over vast tracts of land to China

March 29, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Geneva, Mar.29 (ANI): Baloch leaders are claiming that Pakistan is handing over vast tracts of land to its military and political ally China, and add that there is a growing sense of outrage over Beijing increasing its footprint in the troubled province.

Balochs say Pakistan handing over vast tracts of land to China

March 29, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Geneva, Mar.29 (ANI): Baloch leaders are claiming that Pakistan is handing over vast tracts of land to its military and political ally China, and add that there is a growing sense of outrage over Beijing increasing its footprint in the troubled province.

Tribals in Dhar walk on embers as part of Holi celebrations

March 29, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh), Mar.29 (ANI): Tribals in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar region took part in the annual Bhairav Baba Fair this week.

Google Street View reveals images of Fukushima town two years after nuke meltdown, tsunami

March 28, 2013 at 12:18 PM

London, Mar. 28 (ANI): Google's Street View has published striking images of Fukushima town after the triple nuclear meltdown two years after the incident, which forced tens of thousands of residents to flee.

Eight killed in Pakistan bombing

March 22, 2013 at 9:06 PM

Islamabad, March 22 (IANS) At least eight people, including two children, were killed and 32 others injured Friday in a bomb blast in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, officials said.

Six die in Pakistan bombing

March 22, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Islamabad, March 22 (IANS) At least six people were killed and over 40 injured Friday when a bomb ripped through a bus terminal in Pakistan's Balochistan province, a media report said.

Dhumal defends land allotment to Baba Ramdev

March 18, 2013 at 10:26 PM

Shimla, March 18 (IANS) Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Monday defended the decision of his previous BJP government to allot land to yoga guru Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust and denied any wrongdoing.

British Raj officer killed in 1858 'smokes' cigarettes left at his tomb in Lucknow

March 18, 2013 at 10:26 AM

London, March 18 (ANI): A British cavalry officer who was killed at a battle with nationalists in Lucknow in 1858 has been declared a saint in India with worshippers claiming he smokes cigarettes left as offerings at his tomb.

Missing Balochistan prosecutor general found

March 17, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Islamabad, March 17 (IANS) Abdul Wasay Tarin, the missing prosecutor general of Pakistan's Balochistan province, has been found with the help of tribals, Geo News reported citing his family.

Gurdwaras in Pakistan observe Sikh Environment Day

March 16, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Washington, March 16 (IANS) For the first time, 35 gurdwaras in Pakistan mainly in Sindh and Balochistan, and in Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak, joined Sikh institutions in India and abroad in observing Sikh Environment Day, according to information received here.

Sadhu arrested for molesting Italian woman in Varanasi

March 15, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Varanasi, March 15 (IANS) A sadhu was arrested here Friday for trying to molest an Italian woman, police said.

Now, get new Malayalam releases in your inbox! (Malayalam Movie Snippets)

March 12, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 12 (IANS) Malayalam filmmakers and producers have jointly decided to release new movies through online medium Channel 7music.com, which will be launched on April 14, Vishu Day.

Dr. Ambedkar's philosophy and message has an abiding relevance: Ansari

March 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 8 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Friday said Baba Saheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar's philosophy and message has an abiding relevance.

Inter College Boxing Championship concludes

March 8, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Baba Gang Nath Munirka Boxing Academy performed and achieved a great accomplishment in Inter College Boxing Championship held at Indira Gandhi Stadium in Delhli. The Boxing championship has begins from 4th March where participants performed their skill and punch.

Himachal begins probe into Prashant Bhushan's land deal

March 1, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Shimla, Mar 1 (IANS) After taking back possession of a prime land allotted to yoga guru Baba Ramdev for alleged violations of statutory provisions, Himachal Pradesh has begun another probe into permission granted to lawyer Prashant Bhushan to purchase land in the state, a minister said here Friday.

Balochistan's prosecutor general mysteriously disappears

March 1, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 1 (ANI): Balochistan Prosecutor General Abdul Wasey Tareen has reportedly gone missing while travelling from Quetta to Islamabad.

Balochistan's prosecutor general mysteriously disappears

March 1, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 1 (ANI): Balochistan Prosecutor General Abdul Wasey Tareen has reportedly gone missing while travelling from Quetta to Islamabad.

Budget ignores unorganised sector, elderly, children: Activists

February 28, 2013 at 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Activists and experts Thursday said the social measures proposed in the union budget were an eyewash and slammed the government for not taking care of the unorganised sector workers, the elderly and children.

Ramdev attacks Himachal Government over confiscating land granted to his trust

February 27, 2013 at 8:43 PM

Chandigarh, Feb. 27 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday assailed the Himachal Pradesh Government after a plot of land that was granted to his trust in the state is confiscated.

Court orders status quo on Ramdev's land in Himachal

February 27, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Shimla, Feb 27 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh High Court Wednesday directed the state government to maintain status quo on yoga guru Baba Ramdev's land, which the state took back due to irregularities in its allotment by the previous BJP regime.

Maintain status quo on Baba Ramdev land: Himachal court

February 27, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Shimla, Feb 27 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh High Court Wednesday directed the state government to maintain the status quo on the land allotted to yoga guru Baba Ramdev, the possession of which it has taken back.

Record companies not willing to invest in Indipop: Lesle Lewis

February 26, 2013 at 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Over the years, Indipop has faded away and record companies are unwilling to invest in the genre, composer Lesle Lewis points out.

Land row: Baba Ramdev moves Himachal court

February 25, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Shimla, Feb 25 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth Monday moved the Himachal Pradesh High Court over the state government's action to take back possession of a chunk of prime land allotted to it in 2010 by the then BJP government.

Baba Sehgal sings another Telugu song

February 25, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Chennai, Feb 25 (IANS) Known for singing hit title songs for Telugu films "Gabbar Singh" and "Jalsa", rapper Baba Sehgal has sung yet another song for upcoming Telugu action drama "Shadow".

Indian-origin girl dies after falling off ski lift

February 23, 2013 at 8:58 PM

London, Feb 23 (IANS) A 13-year-old girl of Indian-origin plunged to her death from a ski lift during a school trip to the Alps a media report said Saturday.

Himachal takes back land from Baba Ramdev

February 22, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Shimla, Feb 22 (IANS) In swift action against yoga guru Baba Ramdev, the Himachal Pradesh government Friday took back possession of a chunk of prime land allotted to him in 2010 by the then BJP government for setting up his Patanjali Yogpeeth's branch, an official said.

Vivek Oberoi's 'kismet connection' with Sanjay Dutt!

February 22, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Vivek Oberoi, who had earlier done "Shootout at Lokhandwala" with Sanjay Dutt and is now seen in "Zila Ghaziabad", says he has some 'kismet connection' with the actor.

No ban on entry of Ramdev, says Himachal government

February 21, 2013 at 6:02 PM

Shimla, Feb 21 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government Thursday said there was no ban on the entry of yoga guru Baba Ramdev in the state.

Himachal set to take back land from Baba Ramdev

February 20, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Shimla, Feb 20 (IANS) Less than three years after the then ruling BJP gave Baba Ramdev a chunk of prime land on lease in Himachal Pradesh, the state government Wednesday initiated the process to take it back.

Himachal revokes land lease of Baba Ramdev

February 19, 2013 at 11:12 PM

Shimla, Feb 19 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government Tuesday revoked the land lease of yoga guru Baba Ramdev in the state.

Oz sweating over Warner, Clarke's fitness ahead of Chennai Test

February 19, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Sydney, Feb 19 (ANI): Australia is hoping captain Michael Clarke and opener David Warner achieve full fitness in time for their first Test of the four-match series against India in Chennai on Friday.

Tiwary taunts Oz batsman over lack of technique against 'second-string' spinners

February 19, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Sydney, Feb 19 (ANI): India A batsman Manoj Tiwary has scoffed at Australian batsmen, saying since they couldn't play their second-string spin bowlers properly in the practice match they would be found wanting against the likes of Pragyan Ojha, Ravichandran Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh in their upcoming Test series,

India A spinners impress against Australians

February 18, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) Australian batsmen had a tough time facing India A spinners Jalaj Saxena and Rakesh Dhurv as the three-day practice cricket match ended in a dull draw at the Guru Nanak College Ground here Monday.

Australians trail India A by 320 runs

February 17, 2013 at 6:26 PM

Chennai, Feb 17 (IANS) Manoj Tiwary staked a claim for a Test berth in the national side with a brilliant 129 as India A powered to 451 all out against the Australians on the second day of the practice match at the Guru Nanak College Ground here Sunday.

Oz in for tough test after Indian batsmen hammer spin trio for 244 runs in practice match

February 17, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Sydney, Feb 17 (ANI): India A batsmen belted Australian spinners Nathan Lyon, Xavier Doherty and Ashton Agar on day one of their practice match in Chennai, as the spin trio went for 244 runs together, suggesting that the visiting team is in for a very tough test in the subcontinent.

Gambhir silences critics with century

February 16, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) Dropped from the national Test squad, opening batsman Gautam Gambhir sent a strong message to the selectors with a fine 112 for India A on the first day of the three-day cricket match against Australians at the Guru Nanak College Ground here Saturday.

India A vs Australians: Day 1 scoreboard

February 16, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard at the close of the first day's play between India A and the Australians here at the Guru Nanak College Ground here Saturday:

'Belligerent' Pattinson looking to hassle Indian batsmen with 'bouncers'

February 15, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Sydney, Feb 15 (ANI): Australian fast bowler James Pattinson has claimed he would take any opportunity to wind up Indian batsmen in the Test series, starting on February 22 in Chennai, by bowling aggressively and with the help of bouncers.

Henriques taking inspiration from Watson to tighten grip on vacant all-rounder post

February 14, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Sydney, Feb 14 (ANI): Australian cricketer Moises Henriques has said that he is taking inspiration from vice-captain Shane Watson, in a bid to win the vacant all-rounder's post for the first Test against India on February 22.

Rayudu shines against Australians

February 13, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) Baroda batsman Ambati Rayudu scored a solid 87 in Indian Board President XI's first innings as the team was bowled out for 230 by the Australians at the Guru Nanak College Ground here Wednesday.

Rassol foxes Australia in warm-up tie

February 12, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Chennai, Feb 12 (IANS) Kashmir-born Parvez Rassol made Australia dance to his off-spin Tuesday, when his seven wicket haul for Board President's XI restricted the visitors to 241 on the opening day of their practice match here.

Defreeze Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth accounts: HC

February 11, 2013 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday directed the Income Tax department to defreeze the 11 bank accounts of Patanjali Yogpeeth Nyas, a trust run by Baba Ramdev.

Ayurveda has effective remedies to overcome Swine Flu: Baba Ramdev

February 11, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev has said that the growing incidence of Swine Flu is really matter of concern for our valuable life. He has said that the cure for the diseases is available in the old traditional way

Cowan says 'not threatened' by Watson's return as opener

February 11, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Sydney, Feb 11 (ANI): Australian Test cricketer Ed Cowan has said that he would welcome the return of vice-captain Shane Watson to the Test side, but not at his expense, following Watson's success as opener in the ODI series against the West Indies.

Oz helping Maxwell to keep feet on ground after head-spinning success in IPL auction

February 10, 2013 at 3:39 PM

Sydney, Feb 10 (ANI): Australia's acting head coach Steve Rixon has said talented all rounder Glenn Maxwell would be given every kind of help to keep his feet on the ground after his head-spinning success in the sixth-edition of the Indian Premier League auction (IPL).

Rixon backs Aussie pace to trouble India on no 'spinning cobra' pitch in Chennai

February 10, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Sydney, Feb 10 (ANI): Australia's acting head coach Steve Rixon has warned his team against expecting a spinning cobra in Chennai during their first Test match against India, adding pace attack would still remain pivotal for their chances to win.

Punjab approves Rs.250 crore Sikh tourism plan

February 6, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 6 (IANS) To boost tourism in the state, Punjab's chief minister Wednesday approved a Rs.250 crore plan for Sikh circuit tourism for developing Sikh religious places.

Punjab to develop Sikh circuit tourism

February 6, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Chandigarh, Feb.6 (ANI): In a significant move aimed at boosting religious tourism in the state, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today approved the Sikh Circuit Tourism plan of Rs. 250 crore.

Most of 'Holy grail' ancient manuscripts in Timbuktu saved from Islamists' arson

February 1, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, Feb. 1 (ANI): The majority of historic manuscripts that were burned by fleeing Islamist extremists who torched a public library in Mali's Timbuktu are safe, according to experts involved in the preservation of the ancient texts.

Mumbai's Nayar included in India A squad

January 31, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Mumbai, Janu Jan 31 (IANS) Mumbai's Abhishek Nayar has been added to the India A squad for the three-day game against Australia to be played at Guru Nanak College Ground, Chennai, Feb 16-18.

Shallow water bodies frozen, migratory birds move away

January 30, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Srinagar, Jan 30 (IANS) As shallow water bodies within the migratory birds' reserves in the Kashmir Valley remain frozen, flocks of geese, mallards, teals, gadwalls and pochards have started looking for alternate feeding grounds.

With waterbodies frozen, Kashmir's migratory birds foray into lakes

January 30, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Srinagar, Jan 30 (IANS) As shallow waterbodies of the migratory bird's reserves in the Kashmir Valley remain frozen, flocks of geese, mallards, teals, gadwalls and pochards have started looking for alternate feeding grounds.

French-led troops capture Mali's Timbuktu after advancing into areas held by militants

January 29, 2013 at 11:18 AM

London, Jan. 29 (ANI): French troops have seized the historic city of Timbuktu in Mali after advancing north into an area held by Islamist militants.

Flashy cars, gold, tablets computers - Kumbh has them all!

January 24, 2013 at 2:08 PM

Allahabad, Jan 24 (IANS) For reasons other than preaching salvation and guiding the teeming millions on faith and spirituality, the saffron-robed seers camping in the sprawling Kumbh mela premises are making waves for many other reasons too. Some are attracting eyeballs for their fondness for computers, IT accessories, pets, gold jewellery and even fleets of luxury cars!

Musharraf offered to contest polls from Dera Bugti

January 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Islamabad, Jan. 21 (ANI): Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf has unveiled a plan for his party to contest elections from constituencies in all four provinces, including Dera Bugti in Balochistan.

A Mumbaikar's secret family treasure (Feature, with images)

January 13, 2013 at 10:09 AM

Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Few know about Indira Niwas, a ramshackle two-storeyed chawl almost a century old, precariously standing on a busy main road in the Kurla suburb of northeast Mumbai.

Punjab CM Badal praises Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat's efforts to promote world peace and brotherhood

December 31, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Qadian (Punjab), Dec.31 (ANI): In a message delivered on behalf Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, Sardar Sewa Singh Sekhawan, a former state government minister, conveyed the former's greetings to the community for their 121st Annual Convention in Qadian and also praised the community's efforts for world peace and brotherhood.

BFI to conduct coaching clinic for coaches

December 31, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Ludhiana, Dec 31 (IANS) The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) will organise a two-day clinic for coaches starting Jan 1 at the Guru Nanak Dev Indoor Stadium here.

Ludhiana to host basketball nationals

December 28, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 28 (IANS) The 63rd Senior National Basketball Championship will be held at the Guru Nanak Dev Indoor Stadium in Ludhiana from Dec 28 to Jan 4.

Delhi Gang Rape Case: Baba Ramdev, supporters head to India Gate to join protest

December 23, 2012 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi ANI (National): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev along with thousands of his supporters headed towards India Gate on Sunday to join the protest against Delhi gang rape incident.

White House celebrates Guru Nanak's birthday

December 11, 2012 at 6:32 PM

Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) The Obama White House has celebrated the birthday of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, for the third time in the presence of about 160 members of the community from across the US.

Baba Ramdev criticizes government over retail reform

December 9, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Haridwar/New Delhi, Dec.9 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Sunday expressed his distress over the UPA Government's second victory in parliament over the issue of allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail.

Kashmir Budgam District to develop villages to provide impetus to tourism

December 7, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Budgam (J-K), Dec. 7 (ANI): The tourism department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government is developing some villages to provide an impetus to the tourism industry.

Religious leader shoots self in Haryana

December 6, 2012 at 11:16 AM

Chandigarh, Dec 6 (IANS) The leader of a religious sect shot himself dead with his rifle near Haryana's Yamunanagar town, police said Thursday.

Nation pays homage to B.R. Ambedkar on his 57th death anniversary

December 6, 2012 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee led the nation in paying homage to Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 57th death anniversary here today.

Guru Nanak Jayanti being celebrated today

December 5, 2012 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 28 (ANI): The 543rd anniversary of the founder of Sikh religion Guru Nanak Dev Ji is being celebrated on Wednesday with great religious fervour, dedication and devotion across the country.

Centre will give land in Mumbai for Ambedkar memorial: Anand Sharma

December 5, 2012 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Wednesday said the Central Government will give land in Mumbai to build a memorial for Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar.

Jan Sansad demands resolutions on anti-graft bills

November 30, 2012 at 11:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) A Jan Sansad (People's Assembly) here Friday released a manifesto demanding resolutions from the government on anti-corruption Lokpal bill, grievance redressal bill and the whistleblower bill.

Sikh family looted in Pakistan, gets back money

November 30, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Islamabad, Nov 30 (IANS) A Sikh family on a pilgrimage in Pakistan was looted of cash and valuables. But prompt police action led to the recovery of the money and the arrest of the criminals.

Delhi government to start eye hospital

November 29, 2012 at 9:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The Delhi government will set up an ultra-modern eye hospital to prevent cases of blindness, a minister said Thursday.

Reporter abducted in Syria worked for Russian intelligence

November 29, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Moscow, Nov 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ukrainian journalist Ankhar Kochneva, who was abducted in Syria in October, has said in a YouTube video that she worked for Russian intelligence.

Sikhs congregate at Golden Temple to observe 544th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak (Update:Guru)

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Amritsar, Nov.28 (ANI): Sikh devotees on Wednesday congregated at the Golden Temple here to observe the 544th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.

Sikhs visit Pakistan's Nankana Sahib to celebrate Guru Nanak's birth anniversary

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Lahore/New Delhi, Nov.28 (ANI): Hundreds of devout Indian Sikhs visited Nankana Sahib near Lahore in Pakistan to offer prayers at the Gurudwara on Wednesday on the occasion of the 543rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikh faith.

Taliban threaten to kill Pakistani dam workers

November 27, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Islamabad, Nov 27 (IANS) The Pakistani Taliban Tuesday threatened to kill eight kidnapped employees of a dam project by Dec 3 if the government failed to meet the terror outfit's demands, the Dawn reported.

Sensex zooms 305 points up; bank, consumer durables rally (Roundup)

November 27, 2012 at 5:34 PM

Mumbai, Nov 27 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Tuesday surged 305 points on positive global cues and after ratings agency Moody's said India's outlook is stable. Banks, consumer durables, metal, capital goods and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) stocks gained the most.

Eight killed in UP road accident

November 27, 2012 at 1:58 PM

Lucknow, Nov 27 (IANS) Five women and three children from the same family were killed early Tuesday when their tractor trolley was hit by a mini truck in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district, police said.

President greets nation on Guru Nanak Jayanti

November 27, 2012 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, the birthday of Guru Nanak which will be celebrated Wednesday.

Vice President Ansari greets nation on Guru Nanak Jayanti

November 27, 2012 at 11:26 AM

New Delhi, Nov. 27 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Tuesday greeted the people of the country on the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak's birthday.

Sirsa curfew relaxed, situation calm

November 26, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Sirsa (Haryana), Nov 26 (IANS) Curfew was relaxed in Haryana's Sirsa town Monday by the district administration to enable residents buy essential commodities.