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Everything you need to know about Puna Kala: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Puna Kala: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

'Kahaani', 'Barfi!' lead TOIFA technical awards

April 6, 2013 at 5:17 PM

Vancouver, April 6 (IANS) Vidya Balan-starrer "Kahaani" and "Barfi!", which starred Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, picked the the maximum awards in technical categories at the debut edition of the Times Of India Film Awards (TOIFA) here.

Tagore paintings begin tour of India

November 21, 2012 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Rabindranath Tagore entered the world of visual imagery, drifting from words to images, only when he turned 64.

Success lies in making the youth happy: John Abraham

July 27, 2012 at 10:26 AM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) He scored a bull's eye with his debut production "Vicky Donor", but John Abraham says he hasn't cracked any success formula. The success, he says, just lies in doing good work, and in knowing what makes the youth happy.

Selja condoles Husain's death, says India has lost a true artistic genius

June 9, 2011 at 9:49 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (ANI): Union Minister of Culture and Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Kumari Selja has condoled the demise of M. F. Husain, saying India has lost a true artistic genius and the world of art has suffered a grievous loss.

Bihar CM wants equity stake in Bhutan's power units

May 8, 2011 at 8:28 PM

Patna, May 8 (ANI): Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has said that he will urge the Centre to make Bihar a partner in the hydel power projects being executed in Bhutan and also seek due permission to take equity stake in these ventures to meet the power needs of the state.

Over 400 varieties of mangoes displayed in Delhi

July 4, 2010 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi July 4: (ANI) Over 400 varieties of mangoes were put on display during the three-day mango festival organized this past week in the national capital.

Flamingos, microbes found in Andes volcano could tell how life began on Earth

April 3, 2010 at 4:21 PM

London, Apr 3 (ANI): Flamingos and mysterious microbes have been found living in an alkaline lagoon nestled inside a volcano in the Andes- a discovery that could tell how life began on Earth.

We didn't teach acting to Ranbir: Neetu Singh

May 2, 2009 at 8:16 AM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Her son is a star and she too is making a comeback with 'Do Dooni Chaar' after more than two decades, but Neetu Singh says that neither she nor her actor husband Rishi Kapoor has ever tried to coach Ranbir despite having so many years of experience in Bollywood.

Penguin to bring classics back to Delhi's first open air library

March 9, 2009 at 6:45 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Classic literature is making a comeback to the capital through a unique open air library.

Kala Azar patients lack adequate diagnosis and drugs

February 5, 2009 at 1:01 AM

At the fourth Leishmaniasis World Congress in Lucknow, India, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) said that there is a serious need to expand availability of effective treatments and diagnosis for visceral leishmaniasis (kala azar)

Raza's foundation plans legal action against forgers

January 19, 2009 at 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) S.H. Raza, one of the great masters of Indian modern art, is contemplating legal action after he discovered 30 fake paintings bearing his name and forged signature on show at the Delhi-based Dhoomimal Gallery, one of the country's oldest.

Humans make first contact with magma

December 18, 2008 at 1:56 PM

Washington, Dec 18 (ANI): A drilling crew has accidentally become the first humans known to have drilled into magma, which is the melted form of rock that sometimes erupts to the surface as lava.

Indian PM to address first Parliament of Bhutan

May 14, 2008 at 12:00 AM

During his two-day visit to Himalayan kingdom, Bhutan commencing from May 16, Prime Minister will be the first foreign leader to

"Mumbai Musical" from the bouquet of Prithvi Theatre

October 22, 2007 at 1:01 AM

"Mumbai Musical" a celebration of 29th festival of Prithvi Theatre has come to revive the royalty of this theatre which has survived race against time. Every year Prithvi Theatre comes with new themes in the festival. The theatre is now nurtured in