Everything you need to know about Maidan Garhi: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Maidan Garhi: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) A trade show that is exclusively dedicated to footwear and leatherwear is coming back for the third time to India.
Thrissur (Kerala), April 21 (IANS) Thousands of people, including foreign tourists, gathered here Sunday to witness cultural programmes associated with Thrissur Pooram, billed as the "mother of all festivals" in Kerala.
Pune, April 14 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar went on a day-long fast at the Yashwantrao Chavan Samadhi sthal in Karad on Sunday in an act of self-introspection over his objectionable 'urine' remark on the state's drought situation.
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Hours after making certain remarks on people in drought-hit areas of Maharashtra, which several parties termed as "shameful and objectionable", Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar tendered an apology here Sunday evening.
Pune, Apr 7 (ANI): Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar on Sunday mocked at the two-month-long protest by a farmer saying 'should we urinate' to fill the dams in the state.
Vasco (Goa), April 4 (IANS) Churchill Brothers and Pune FC go head-to-head in a crucial I-League clash at the Tilak Maidan here Friday that will possibly decide which way the title will go.
Kabul, March 24 (IANS) Afghan police backed by army and NATO-led forces have killed 46 Taliban militants in operations across the country, the interior ministry said.
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The CPI-M Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the government, accusing it of following policies that favour the rich and were also leading to high inflation.
Kabul, Mar. 18 (Xinhua-ANI): Units of Afghan national police during series of operations across the country over the past 24 hours have killed 12 Taliban militants, Interior Ministry said in a statement released here on Monday.
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Preity Zinta walked the ramp for designer Surily Goel on the first day of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) here. She looked gorgeous in dazzling black evening gown.
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Masaba Gupta, who opened the autumn-winter edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) Wednesday with her debut collection for Satya Paul, says she has given a makeover to the signature styles of the brand by creating ensembles for youngsters.
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Preity Zinta will walk the ramp for designer Surily Goel at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW).
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Actress Gul Panag will be the celebrity showstopper for designer Urvashi Kaur at the upcoming Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW). She will walk the ramp Thursday.
Gurgaon, March 11 (IANS) Two lovers, missing from their houses since the day before, were found dead on a railway track here Monday, police said.
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Three men have been arrested in connection with the killing of minor siblings in the national capital, police said Sunday. Among those arrested is the maternal uncle of the children.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Two siblings, who went missing three days ago, were found dead near a railway track in central Delhi, police said Saturday. Three people were detained after the victims' father raised suspicion about a neighbour's involvement.
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) Two siblings, who went missing three days ago, have been found dead near a railway track in central Delhi, police said Saturday. The family is suspecting the involvement of a neighbour in the abduction-cum-murder.
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) Two siblings, who had been missing for the past three days, were found dead near a railway track in central Delhi, police said Saturday. The bodies were in a decomposed state.
Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Two trainers at a gym here were stabbed by a co-worker Tuesday, police said.
London, February 19 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron was bowled out middle stump by a local boy in India during a friendly match in Mumbai.
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Over two lakh workers from all over Maharashtra are expected to join a protest march led by the Shiv Sena Monday ahead of the proposed two-day all India strike called by various trade unions later this week.
The World Book Fair 2013 ended here on Sunday with the promise of returning as a bigger fair in the next year...................
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The World Book Fair 2013 ended here Sunday on an optimistic note that publishing industry's fortunes in India were on a roll despite the global economic uncertainty.
Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) In what could be a litmus test for his leadership, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray will lead a workers' procession Feb 18 and the party will join the two-day countrywide shutdown Feb 20-21, an official here said Friday.
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Nearly 40 volunteers of Anna Hazare's recently launched non-political outfit Jantantra Morcha met here Wednesday at Jantar Mantar to fight corruption, a volunteer said.
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) A man was crushed to death by an unidentified vehicle while four people were injured when two vehicles collided here in two road accidents, police said Monday.
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The World Book Fair here became an annual event Monday after 41 years of inception as a bi-annual book carnival, with its inauguration by Minister Shashi Tharoor.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) More than 1,100 exhibitors from 23 countries will flock to the Pragati Maidan in the capital for the New Delhi World Book Fair 2013 during Feb 4-10.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Activist Anna Hazare slammed the government Friday for "betraying the people" on Jan Lokpal, saying Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had failed to keep his word.
With the announcement of formation of Anna Hazare's Jantantra Morcha all eyes are set on objectives of proposed Morcha.
Patna, Jan 30 (IANS) Activist Anna Hazare Wednesday announced that he would form a 'Jantantra Morcha' to fight for and assert people's rights.
Patna, Jan 30 (IANS) Activist Anna Hazare Wednesday announced he was forming a 'Jantantra Morcha' to fight for people's rights.
Kicking on the second phase of anti-corruption national campaign, veteran social activist and anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare Wednesday at Gandhi Maidan, Patna announced to make a new anti-corruption front 'Janmorcha' to fight against existing corruption in the system apolitically............................
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) As many as 120 exhibitors from across 30 countries will participate in the 13th edition of Amusement Expo, starting Jan 29 at Pragati Maidan, and the event is expected to boost the country's Rs.2,750 crore amusement industry.
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) A 35-year-old Iranian businessman lost Rs.22,000 when his pocket was picked in a bus here, police said Thursday.
Kolkata, Jan 17 (IANS) Assailing the UPA government for setting in motion the "decontrol process" of diesel prices, the CPI-M Thursday said the step would have a cascading effect on the prices of essentials thereby increasing the burden on the common man.
Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Mumbai peacefully mourned for the Delhi gang-rape victim who died in a Singapore hospital early Saturday where she had been airlifted for treatment.
New Delhi, Dec.27 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit took part in Thursday's National Development Council (NDC) meeting and stressed upon the need to include the welfare of the poor in the national inclusive development process.
Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Around 700,000 employees and officers of the public sector, private sector and foreign banks will strike work all over India Thursday, a bank official said here Monday.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) Saturday announced that the five-day autumn-winter edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW)will start Mar 13, 2013 at Pragati Maidan.
Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) One of the organisers of the Aug 11 protest march at Azad Maidan, which later turned violent, has been arrested, police said Monday.
Kabul, Dec 2 (IANS) More than 50 people, most of them militants, have been killed in Afghanistan since Saturday morning, Xinhua reported Sunday.
New Delhi, Nov. 27 (ANI): The National Institute of Disaster Management (NDMA) Stall at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2012 has been awarded special commendation medal for excellence in display by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Dr. D. Purandeswari at the Pragati Maidan here today.
Bangalore/Thane, Nov.26 (ANI): On the fourth anniversary of the 2008 militant attacks on Mumbai, a statue of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who lost his life while leading a commando operation, was unveiled in Bangalore on Monday.
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Harvest dances, rock songs and hymns in Khasi, Garo, Pnar and English ? all these were performed as part of 'Meghalaya Day' at the 32nd India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan in the capital Saturday.
Kabul, Nov. 23 (Xinhua-ANI): A suicide car bomb rocked Maidan Shahr, the capital of Wardak province 35 km west of Kabul, killing three people including the bomber and injuring 40 people mostly civilians on Friday, provincial police chief Baqizoi said.
Maidan Shahr (Afghanistan), Nov 23 (IANS) A suicide car bomb Friday rocked Maidan Shahr, the capital of Wardak province, killing the bomber and two other people and injuring 40, most of them civilians, reported Xinhua.
Mumbai, Nov 22 (IANS) Former employees of Mumbai's Leopold Cafe, which was targeted by Pakistani gunmen during the 2008 terror attack in the city, Thursday began a five?day agitation against their employers for sacking them without reason.
New Delhi, Nov. 21 (ANI): The Rajasthan Pavilion was immensely popular among the visitors at the 32nd edition of India International Trade Fair this year, which witnessed the participation of almost every state of the country showcasing their diverse art, culture and industrial development.
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Delhi Industry Minister Harun Yusuf inaugurated Delhi Day celebrations at the India International Trade Fair here.
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The Delhi government would make efforts to make the capital "a hub of clean and high technology with skilled economic activities" by 2021, a minister said here Monday.
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Pakistani women's apparel are drawing huge crowds at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) here even before its opening for the public Monday.
Kabul, Nov 17 (IANS) A total of 11 Taliban militants have been killed and 12 others arrested in Afghanistan during a series of security operations launched since Friday, Xinhua reported Saturday.
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Bhangra sensation Daler Mehndi is set to add some Punjabi flavour at the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF).
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) will hold live demonstrations on earthquake and chemical disaster management techniques at the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Pragati Maidan in the capital, officials said Friday.
The ace university for distant education in India, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched a six month training programme on Panchakarma therapy, a university statement said on Friday.
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched a six?month training programme on Panchakarma therapy, a university statement said Friday.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday inaugurated the Delhi state pavilion at the two-week-long annual India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan in the capital.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday inaugurated the 32nd edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF), which is expected to attract 1.5 million visitors over the next two weeks.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 32nd edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) here at Pragati Maidan today.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday inaugurated the 32nd edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF), which is expected to attract 1.5 million visitors over the next two weeks.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the 32nd India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi today.
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The 32nd India International Trade Fair (IITF) opens here Wednesday with over 6,000 exhibitors from India and 21 other countries.
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The 32nd India International Trade Fair (IITF) opens here Wednesday with over 6,000 exhibitors from India and 21 other countries.
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The 32nd India International Trade Fair (IITF) opens here Wednesday with over 6,000 exhibitors from India and abroad.
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) The 32nd India International Trade Fair (IITF) opens here Wednesday with over 6,000 exhibitors from India and abroad, and organisers expecting around 20 lakh visitors during the 14-day event.
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) The 32nd edition of the annual India International Trade Fair (IITF) will open Wednesday with over 6,000 exhibitors and around 20 lakh visitors from India and abroad expected to throng the 14-day event, the official organiser has said.
New Delhi, Nov. 10 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Saturday said that his movement was never disrupted because of the split with India Against Corruption (IAC) chief Arvind Kejriwal, and added that he would begin a nationwide tour against the rampant corruption in the country from Patna's Gandhi Maidan on January 30 next year.
Patna, Nov 9 (IANS) The CPI-ML Friday called for a "third alternative" by left and democratic parties in Bihar and in the country.
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Mumbai Police Friday formally charged 80 people for the rioting at an Azad Maidan rally Aug 11 that claimed two lives, an official said here.
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) "Skilling India" will be the theme of Delhi Pavilion at the two-week India International Trade Fair starting Nov 14 at the Pragati Maidan here.
New Delhi. Nov. 7 (ANI): The 32nd edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF-2012) is all set be commenced from November 14 to 27 like every year at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Rural crowds from Haryana and Rajasthan outnumbered Delhiites at a 50,000-strong rally at the Ramlila Maidan here Sunday in support of foreign direct investment, which was addressed by Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's office Sunday went on Twitter to highlight the achievements of his government, just after his speech at the Congress rally where he said the UPA government's economic policies had benefitted the people.
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) "I want rain, not FDI", said 43-year-old Harjari Ram, a farmer from Rajasthan, one among the thousands in the crowd gathered at Ramlila Maidan here to hear the Congress push its reforms agenda.
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Chaos reigned on the capital's roads Sunday as the Congress' mega rally led to massive traffic snarls in several parts of the city, especially in central and old Delhi.
New Delhi, Nov 4 (ANI): Criticizing the Congress party for organising a mega rally, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Sunday described it as a government-sponsored rally, and not an event sponsored by the Congress Party.
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Thousands of Congress party workers were still pouring in at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital where the party held a huge rally Sunday to support the government's economic reforms and policies.
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) With his government and some ministers hit by allegations of corruption, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday reiterated that the UPA government was determined to root out corruption but it should be done in a manner that honest officials do not become scared of working.
New Delhi, Nov. 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and General Secretary Rahul Gandhi will today address a mega rally here at the Ramlila Maidan to highlight the achievements of the UPA Government at the Centre.
New Delhi, Nov. 3 (ANI): Concerned authorities have stepped up security and made special traffic arrangements ahead of the mega rally called by the ruling Congress Party at the Ramlila Maidan here tomorrow.
New Delhi, Nov. 3 (ANI): Asserting that the Congress Party is only worried about the foreign companies and not about the people of India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today alleged that the rally called by the ruling party at the Centre on Sunday is in favour of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Thursday asked party members to gear up for the Congress rally Nov 4 at Ramlila Maidan, in support of the central government's foreign direct investment policy in multi-brand retail.
New Delhi, Oct.24 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi attended the culmination of the annual Dussehra celebrations at the Subhash Maidan in the capital on Wednesday.
Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Anyone daring to assault a Mumbai police personnel on duty will risk losing his passport, PAN card and even action under laws applicable to gangsters.
Veteran social crusader Anna Hazare, who is on rehabilitation after cataract surgery, will launch an 18-month long nationwide tour for a citizens' movement against corruption from January 2013, an aide said from Anna's native village Ralegan Sidhi on Thursday...................
Ralegan-Siddhi (Maharashtra), Oct 18 (IANS) Veteran social crusader Anna Hazare will launch an 18 month nationwide tour for a citizens' movement against corruption from January 2013, an aide said here Thursday.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The decline in the art market in the aftermath of the economic meltdown has given the 15th century artistic tradition of printmaking a reason to survive and re-invent itself.
Maidan Shar (Afghanistan), Oct. 11 (Xinhua-ANI): Two civilians were killed and two were wounded in a Taliban rocket attack in eastern Wardak province overnight, the police said Thursday.
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) The trade space for quality young Indian art is opening up to find new buyers in the mainstream market through direct interface with collectors without transactions by galleries, indicates a trend thrown up by a three-day independent art fair in the capital.
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) In an attempt to promote fashion from the northeast, the Textiles Ministry and Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) have joined hands to organise a show dedicated to designs from the region on the first day of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week spring-summer 2013.
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Jyoti Sharma's forte is bold cuts and designs, but for the 20th edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) spring-summer, she takes inspiration from the royals. She will present designs personifying modern Indian princess and says her collection is meant for those who don't follow crowd.
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Colombia is looking forward to bringing its world renowned coffee brands like Juan Valdez to India and market the products in the region.
It was a weekend and Delhi Book Fair witnessed huge response from the crowds on the last day of the mega show organized in Pragati Maidan in Capital. Crowds thronged the venue on the last day of the 18th Delhi Book Fair
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) It was a packed house at Pragati Maidan here Sunday as crowds thronged the venue on the last day of the 18th Delhi Book Fair with books on spiritualism, religion, fashion designing and novels selling like hot cakes.
Mumbai, Sep 8 (ANI): Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray has claimed solve all problems and set things right within a month in the country if he was handed over the charge of the Indian Army.
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) A 19-year-old girl committed suicide Wednesday at a Metro station in the national capital, police said.
Patna, Sep 4 (ANI): The Janata Dal (United) on Tuesday hit out at Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray after he came out in full support of his cousin Raj Thackeray's stand against migrants, saying Biharis are in Mumbai because of their hard work and have full rights in the country's commercial capital.
New Delhi, Sept 3 (ANI): Reacting to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackery's anti -north Indian rhetoric, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has placed the blame on the Maharashtra government.
Noida, Sept 2 (ANI): Extremely upset over the remarks by the founder-chief of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Raj Thackeray, the Broadcast Editors' Association (BEA) on Sunday called upon the Centre to take appropriate legal action against him for threatening to shut down Hindi news channels in Maharashtra.
