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Everything you need to know about Salangpur - Hanuman(edso): news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Salangpur - Hanuman(edso): news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Easy to get typecast in film industry: Venu Thottempudi

May 18, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Chennai, May 18 (IANS) Telugu actor Venu Thottempudi, popular for playing the lead in comedy films for over a decade, says that there is a high risk of being typecast in the film industry if one continues to do similar roles often.

Chaitra Poornima celebrations

April 25, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): Hindus in large numbers converged today at temples in New Delhi to celebrate the birthday of Hanuman .

BJP leaders booked for obstructing cops in Odisha

April 16, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Bhubaneswar, April 16 (IANS) Police have registered a case against BJP legislature party leader Jayanarayan Mishra and his supporters for preventing police from performing duty during a religious procession in Odisha two days ago, an official said Tuesday.

'Hanuman' wins animation award, aims to go Spiderman way

March 11, 2013 at 9:47 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 11 (IANS) Technopark-based Toonz Animation's "Hanuman - The Immortal-2", an animated feature has won the Infocom-Assocham EME Award. The honour has given a huge boost to its creators who are aiming big now.

Go to Sri Lanka as Hanuman, Khurshid tells Lalu

March 7, 2013 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) An otherwise serious discussion in the Lok Sabha Thursday on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka saw some light moments when External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid asked RJD supremo Lalu Prasad to become 'Hanuman' and go to India's southern neighbor.

New avatars of Ramayana reflect modern times

January 9, 2013 at 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Indian epic Ramayana is moving beyond convention to more profound retellings to reflect new realities.

Bully killed by victims in Delhi

December 10, 2012 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Irked after being bullied by a man, two of his victims bludgeoned him to death and dumped his body in a water tank, police said Monday. The accused have been arrested.

India demolish minnows Nepal in T20 for blind

December 8, 2012 at 9:08 PM

Bangalore, Dec 8 (IANS) A defiant India, which lost to Pakistan Friday, went on the rampage Saturday to demolish minnows Nepal by a huge margin of 249 runs in the T20 World Cup league tie.

Diwali's new gods - computers, laptops, mobiles

November 12, 2012 at 3:39 PM

Agra, Nov 12 (IANS) Come Diwali, and traders now have newer gods to pray to: computers, laptops, iPads and mobile phones.

Army kills four infiltrators in Kupwara

November 9, 2012 at 9:17 PM

Srinagar, Nov 9 (IANS) The Indian Army Friday said it foiled an infiltration bid and killed four infiltrators in north Kashmir's Kupwara district.

President, PM, Sonia attend Dussehra function

October 24, 2012 at 6:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi were among the dignitaries to witness the burning of the effigy of Ravana, symbol of evil, at the Dussehera celebrations Wednesday at Subhash Maidan near the historic Red Fort here.

President, PM greet nation on Dussehra

October 23, 2012 at 6:48 PM

President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Dussehra, saying the festival reinforces the eternal message of triumph of good over evil...............

President, PM greet nation on Dussehra

October 23, 2012 at 5:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Dussehra, saying the festival reinforces the eternal message of triumph of good over evil.

President greets nation on Dussehra

October 23, 2012 at 12:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Dussehra.

Police baton charge traders protesting against road accident in Kanpur

September 30, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Kanpur, Sept 30 (ANI): Police resorted to baton charge as residents here protested over death of a man crushed by a speeding bus on Sunday.

Five people in Sheila's entourage injured

September 26, 2012 at 6:43 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Five people, including four policemen, were injured Wednesday in an accident involving some vehicles of Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's entourage after it was breached by a cyclist, officials said.

For Hema, Dharmendra is king of romance (TV Snippets)

August 22, 2012 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Veteran actress Hema Malini opened up about her first meeting with husband-actor Dharmendra during an appearance on music reality show "Indian Idol 6".

Musical or cartoon rakhi - take your pick this Raksha Bandhan (Raksha Bandhan is on Aug 2)

July 27, 2012 at 2:10 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) A plain, simple, red-coloured thread was once enough to symbolise a brother's pledge on Raksha Bandhan to protect his sister. But girls today are on the lookout for a variety of threads studded with beads, crystals and even cartoon characters, as well as expensive threads with gold and silver motifs for the occasion.

Dara Singh, champ with heart of gold, bid final goodbye (Intro Roundup, correcting para eight)

July 12, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Bollywood's 'Iron Man' with a heart of gold died here Thursday morning following a brief illness. He may have lost his final battle but he will foreven remain a "champ" and a "hero" in the eyes of his fans.

VM - Dara Singh, champ with heart of gold, bid final goodbye (Roundup)

July 12, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Bollywood's 'Iron Man' with a heart of gold died here Thursday morning following a brief illness. He may have lost his final battle but he will foreven remain a "champ" and a "hero" in the eyes of his fans.

Dara Singh among top five trends on Twitter

July 12, 2012 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Wrestler-turned-actor Dara Singh's demise has been the most talked about topic on Twitter Thursday and it featured among top five trends on the microblogging site.

Hundreds attend Dara Singh's funeral in Mumbai

July 12, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Mumbai, July 12 (ANI): The mortal remains of legendary wrestler, actor and former lawmaker Dara Singh was consigned to flames at the Vile Parle cemetery here today in the presence of his relatives, friends and other well wishers.

Vice President, PM condole Dara Singh's death

July 12, 2012 at 3:52 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (ANI): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday condoled the demise of legendary wrestler, actor and former lawmaker Dara Singh.

Political leaders grieve over Dara Singh's death

July 12, 2012 at 2:16 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (ANI): Leaders of various political parties on Thursday expressed grief over the death of legendary wrestler, actor and former lawmaker Dara Singh, describing it a big loss to the nation.

Wrestler-actor Dara Singh dead, Bollywood in mourning

July 12, 2012 at 1:52 PM

Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Former wrestling champion and actor Dara Singh passed away peacefully at his home here Thursday morning, following a brief illness. Several Bollywood celebrities like Abhishek Bachchan and Manoj Kumar are mourning the loss of their "hero", whose last rites will be conducted here around 3 p.m.

Wrestler-actor Dara Singh passes away

July 12, 2012 at 10:32 AM

Mumbai, July 12 (ANI): Former wrestling champion and veteran Bollywood actor Dara Singh, who was battling for his life in a Mumbai hospital since the last four days, passed away here this morning. He was 83.

Dara Singh - the champion loses his final fight (Obituary)

July 12, 2012 at 9:36 AM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) He wrestled his way from the ring to the big screen and the small one to enormous success. Dara Singh went from muscle man to hero and then uncle, father and friend in numerous character roles that endeared him to generations of fans.

Jailed legislator embarrasses Akhilesh government again

July 11, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Lucknow, July 11 (IANS) Embarrassments for the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) from its own cadres and legislators show no signs of abating.

Amritsar wrestlers pray for speedy recovery of Dara Singh

July 9, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Amritsar, July 9 (ANI): Wrestlers in Amritsar today organised a special prayer for ailing former wrestling champion and veteran Bollywood actor Dara Singh.

Wrestler-actor Dara Singh still critical, remains on ventilator

July 9, 2012 at 1:52 PM

Mumbai, July 9 (ANI): Wrestling champion and veteran Bollywood actor Dara Singh, who was admitted last-week to Mumbai's Kokilaben Ambani Hospital following a cardiac arrest, continues to be in extremely critical condition on Monday.

National coin exhibition a hit with Hyderabad participants

May 20, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Hyderabad, May 20 (ANI): The third day of the annual three-day National Numismatic Exhibition 2012 held here, showcased over 700 artifacts, apart from coins and paper money, drawing appreciation from numismatists and public alike.

Manipur village demands end to fake encounters

May 13, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Tamukhong (Manipur), May 13(ANI): A youth social organization club in Tamukhong, Manipur, has condemned the trend of fake encounters conducted by security personnel, and demanded prompt action against the guilty.

Big B's commitment bowls over Gulshan Grover

May 3, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Gulshan Grover is quite impressed with Amitabh Bachchan's commitment and praises him for shooting for his make-up man Deepak Sawant's Bhojpuri film "Gangadevi" despite his ill-health.

Where Ramayana recitation continues for 18 years

April 28, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Achnera (Uttar Pradesh), April 28 (IANS) A Hindu temple in this small, bustling town on the outskirts of Agra is making a record of sorts with the continuous recital of the Indian epic Ramayana for the past 18 years.

16-year-old refuses to accept her child marriage

April 23, 2012 at 7:24 PM

Jaipur, April 23 (IANS) She was married off when she was only an infant yet, but coming of age the 16-year-old Rajasthani girl now wants that marriage annulled and freedom of choice to be educated and working restored to her.

Rajasthan lawmaker suspended for foul language

April 17, 2012 at 10:13 PM

Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) A Rajasthan legislator was Tuesday suspended for a year from the assembly for using foul language against a minister, officials said.

Jharkhand devotees walk on fire to appease Lord Shiva

April 7, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Hesal (Jharkhand), Apr.7 (ANI): Hundreds of devotees in Jharkhand's Hesal village walked n fire on Saturday to appease Lord Shiva and pray for the well being of their families.

Hanuman Jayanti celebrated in Agra

April 6, 2012 at 4:57 PM

Agra, April 6 (IANS) Hanuman Jayanti was Friday celebrated with devotion and fervour in and around Agra -- even as Christians observed Good Friday.

'Bal Hanuman 4' ready for release

April 2, 2012 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Producer-director Pankaj Sharma is ready with "Bal Hanuman 4-Attack of the Universe", the fourth edition of the 3D animation movie "Bal Hanuman" series, and says it's a visual treat for children.

1,500-year-old Hindu temple in Pakistan to be renovated

February 20, 2012 at 5:31 PM

Karachi, Feb 20 (ANI): One of the oldest Hindu temples in Karachi is finally being renovated after its management battled with land grabbers to regain partial control of its property.

Bangalore stone fair providing platform to sculptors from across India

February 2, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Bangalore, Feb 2 (ANI): Stona 2012, an international stone art fair underway in Bangalore, is providing a platform for scores of sculptors from across the country.

Bangalore stone fair providing platform to sculptors from across India

February 2, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Bangalore, Feb 2 (ANI): Stona 2012, an international stone art fair underway in Bangalore, is providing a platform for scores of sculptors from across the country.

Devotees in Ayodhya celebrate Hanuman Jayanti

October 26, 2011 at 4:24 PM

Ayodhya, Oct 26 (ANI): Residents of Ayodhya celebrated the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman on Tuesday.

Hindu temple at British army base in Afghanistan

August 29, 2011 at 6:50 PM

Nevada (US), August 29 (ANI): There is a Hindu Temple at the British army base in Lashkar Gah in Afghanistan, according to reports.

'Yakshagana needs UNESCO recognition', says Veerappa Moily

August 10, 2011 at 3:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (ANI): The four-day Yakshagana festival, which concluded here earlier this week, provided a rich fare to people in Delhi making them aware of the rich traditions of centuries old performing art of Karnataka.

Hindus laud re-opening of Cambodia's ancient Shiva temple after 50 yrs renovation

July 4, 2011 at 11:36 AM

Nevada (US), July 04 (ANI): Hindus have applauded the re-opening of renowned 11th-century Baphoun Shiva temple in Angkor Thom complex of Cambodia after decades of reconstruction work.

Six-storey building collapses in Gurgaon

February 17, 2011 at 3:22 PM

Gurgaon , Feb 17 (ANI) : A six-storey building under construction collapsed in Gurgaon, in New Delhi on Thursday.

Hindus laud Peabody Essex Museum for organizing Hindu gods exhibition

February 13, 2011 at 4:14 PM

Nevada (US), FEb 13 (ANI): Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) in Salem (Massachusetts, USA) is currently organizing "Faces of Devotion" exhibition showing "nearly 40 dramatic sculptures of Hindu gods, goddesses, animal spirits and deified heroes" till January 16.

Julia Roberts is among top "Religion Stories" of 2010

January 1, 2011 at 10:44 AM

Nevada (US), Jan 1 (ANI): Oscar winner Hollywood star Julia Roberts' (Pretty Woman) conversion to Hinduism is among the top-20 "2010 Religion Stories of the Year" list created by Religion Newswriters Association (RNA).

Michelle Obama buys Ganesh and Hanuman icons in India

November 9, 2010 at 5:06 PM

Nevada (US), Nov 9 (ANI): US First Lady Michelle Obama purchased wooden Lord Ganesh, a Hanuman, and Patachitra and Madhubani paintings (which usually depict Hindu religious themes), etc., during her visit to New Delhi's Crafts Museum on November eight, according to reports.

New York's famed Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibiting "Scenes from Ramayana"

September 20, 2010 at 3:57 PM

Nevada (US), Sep 20 (ANI): Prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) of New York (USA) is currently holding exhibition on "Scenes from Ramayana", which will continue till October three.

Bajrang Dal activists attack romancing couples in Bhopal

August 11, 2010 at 12:54 PM

Bhopal, Aug 11 (ANI): Bajrang Dal activists took on a moral policing role on Tuesday, when they accosted and attacked young couples near some religious spots in Bhopal.

'Hanuman Jayanti' celebrated with religious fervour in India

March 30, 2010 at 6:30 PM

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Surat (Gujarat), March 30 (ANI): People in different parts of the country celebrated the Hanuman Jayanti or, the birthday of Lord Hanuman, on Tuesday with religious fervour by visiting popular temples.

Bikaner organises a unique football match on Holi

March 1, 2010 at 2:58 PM

Bikaner (Rajasthan), Mar 1 (ANI): Bikaner locals dressed up in different garbs and played a unique football match on the occasion of 'Holi', the festival of colours.

Upset Hindus ask for immediate withdrawal of Hanuman plush doll

February 16, 2010 at 2:33 PM

Nevada (US), Feb 16 (ANI): Upset Hindus have asked for the immediate recall of the toy "Hanuman as plush doll", calling it "inappropriate, upsetting, and denigrating".

Devotees protect temple deities from severe cold in Jaipur

January 25, 2010 at 5:08 PM

Jaipur, Jan 25 (ANI): Devotees in Jaipur are protecting their deities in various temples of the city by offering woolen blankets and warm clothes apart from arranging hot water and hot foods for the presiding deity.

Pandemonium in Rajya Sabha over Liberhan Commission report

November 24, 2009 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (ANI): Parliamentarians of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Samajwadi party (SP) heckled each other as the enquiry report of the Liberhan Commission, which probed the circumstances leading to the demolition of the Babri Masjid in December 1992, was tabled in parliament.

Devotees worship a diamond-bedecked Lord Hanuman at Ayodhya temple

October 17, 2009 at 12:59 PM

Ayodhya (U.P), Oct.17 (ANI): Large number of devotees thronged Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya city on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti or birthday of Lord Hanuman on Friday.

Keanu Reeves 'to play Rama in new movie Hanuman'

September 6, 2009 at 12:08 PM

Nevada (US), Sept 6 (ANI): The Matrix star Keanu Reeves will play Rama in an upcoming movie titled Hanuman, according to reports.

Delhiites perform Havan to safeguard Metro Rail project

July 19, 2009 at 7:22 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (ANI): In the wake of the recent accidents at two metro rail sites, residents in New Delhi performed 'Havan' to protect themselves from such mishaps and also to safeguard the Delhi Metro project.

Himachal Pradesh sterilizes monkeys to check their population

June 27, 2009 at 1:22 PM

Shimla, June 27 (ANI): The unrestricted growth of simian population in Shimla has forced the authorities to step- in, to control its numbers.

Bollywood film on human-god friendship all set to woo audience

June 5, 2009 at 4:20 PM

Mumbai, June 5 (ANI): A new film revolving around the life of a young girl, who is friends with Lord Hanuman, is all set to woo the audiences.

Aviophobia? Divine help soon at Delhi airport

May 26, 2009 at 5:38 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) For those suffering from aviophobia, the fear of flying, divine help will be at hand soon with a grand temple with south Indian architecture coming up just outside the airport here.

Bollywood emerges as a potential market for animation industry in India

May 22, 2009 at 1:23 PM

Mumbai, May 22 (ANI): The burgeoning animation industry in India has found a potential market in the form of Bollywood as more and more movies have started using visual effects.

Sri Lanka plans special tour packages for Indians

May 14, 2009 at 12:17 PM

Colombo, May 14 (IANS) Sri Lanka, hoping soon to tide over its troubles that has been plaguing the island nation for decades, will launch initiatives to lure Indian travellers with tours like the Ramayana Trail, a senior official here said.

Oprah Winfrey cancels Indian trip over swine flu fears

May 7, 2009 at 1:25 PM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has cancelled a low-key trip to India over fears of the swine flu epidemic, it has emerged.

Homeless too will vote, thanks to NGO

May 6, 2009 at 3:14 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Dharmendra, a wheelchair-bound citizen in north Delhi, is among hundreds of homeless people in the national capital who will be able to cast their vote Thursday - perhaps for the first time - with the help of an NGO working for the destitute.

Hindus worldwide to intensify protest against Sony's Hanuman video game

April 24, 2009 at 4:34 PM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): In absence of any satisfactory response from Sony Corporation, Hindus are planning to intensify their protest movement for withdrawal of its controversial "Hanuman: Boy Warrior" video game for PlayStation2.

Hindus urge Sony to withdraw Hanuman video game

April 17, 2009 at 1:01 AM

Hindus have urged Sony Corporation to withdraw the newly released "Hanuman: Boy Warrior" video game for PlayStation2, saying it trivializes the highly revered deity of Hinduism.

Sony Computer to launch seven Indian games this year

April 13, 2009 at 9:46 PM

Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) London-based Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) would launch six to seven Indian games this year, a top official said here Monday.

Mystery shrouds killing of 20 monkeys, Hindus up in arms in UP

April 11, 2009 at 3:36 PM

Bulandshahar, Apr 11 (ANI): Hindu activists are up in arms and have vowed not to rest until the culprits involved in the killing of 20 monkeys in Uttar Pradesh are arrested.

'Hanuman Jayanti' celebrations in Uttar Pradesh

April 9, 2009 at 3:50 PM

Varanasi/Ayodhya, Apr 9 (ANI): Devotees in Uttar Pradesh took out colourful procession and visited temples on Thursday on the occasion of the birthday of Lord Hanuman.

Devotees light 100,000 earthen lamps for peace in Maharashtra

April 5, 2009 at 6:24 PM

Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), Apr 5 (ANI): While Hindus performed puja at home on Ramnavami festival, hundreds of religious-minded participated in a 'Deep Mahotsav' ceremony in Bhiwandi area near Thane in Maharashtra. Organised by Shri Hanuman Dikha Padamshali Samaj, this special ceremony, which was organised by lighting 1,00,000 earthen lamps to create image of Lord Hanumana besides designing words like 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Om', was held for the first time in Maharashtra.

Grenade attack injures paramilitary trooper in Srinagar

March 11, 2009 at 6:21 PM

Srinagar, Mar. 11 (ANI): A grenade attack in Srinagar city injured a paramilitary trooper on Wednesday.

Preparations for Holi begin in Ayodhya

March 7, 2009 at 8:48 PM

Ayodhya, Mar 7 (ANI): The preparations for the popular Hindu spring festival of colours 'Holi' have started in an auspicious manner in the temple city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.

Hindu temple in Karachi, a victim of litter, government apathy

January 12, 2009 at 1:14 PM

Karachi, Jan 12 (ANI): A 65-year old Hindu temple in Karachi is in a horrendous condition in the absence of proper maintenance and renovation work by the Sindh Government.

Ahmedabad sky turns spectacular with global kite fest

January 11, 2009 at 10:21 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 11 (IANS) It was a spectator's delight as kite-flying enthusiasts from around the world showcased their skills at the Vibrant Gujarat-International Kite Festival here Sunday.

Monkeys wreck havoc in Dharamsala

January 3, 2009 at 12:58 PM

Dharamsala, Jan 3 (ANI): Farmers in Dharamsala complained of the growing monkey menace in human habitats.

Another New Year, another day of strife for Delhi's homeless

January 1, 2009 at 1:04 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) New Year resolutions, loud music, parties or just cosy chats around the bonfire... while much of Delhi rung in 2009 in every which way with family and friends, many thousands of homeless in the capital spent a wakeful night in the biting cold waiting for another day of strife to dawn.

Trader robbed, shot dead in Delhi

December 31, 2008 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) A trader was shot dead in the capital by two unidentified assailants as he tried to resist their robbery bid, the police said Wednesday.

Police seize ammunition in Shankargadh

December 30, 2008 at 12:07 PM

Allahabad, Dec 30 (ANI): In a major development, police in Shankargadh circle area of Allahabad district have seized a huge cache of ammunition and arrested three suspected people.

Watch 'Jumbo' and read its comics too

December 20, 2008 at 12:06 AM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Children looking forward to animation film 'Jumbo', which has Bollywood stars doing the voice-overs, now have more reason to smile. Apart from the movie, they can also get themselves 'Jumbo' comics and activity books.

'Jumbo' to give competition to Aamir Khan's 'Ghajini'

December 5, 2008 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Percept Picture Company's animation caper 'Jumbo', might be a film under children's content category, but it aims to give tough competition to Aamir Khan's much-awaited film 'Ghajini', releasing on the same date.

Bollywood all set to woo kids with animation flick "Jumbo" this Christmas

December 5, 2008 at 6:10 PM

Mumbai, Dec 5 (ANI): "Jumbo", an animation flick from Bollywood about a young elephant is all set to enthrall audience this Christmas.

Special puja performed in Ayodhya to seek relief from terrorism

December 1, 2008 at 3:14 PM

Ayodhya, Dec.1 (ANI): Having witnessed the country facing terrorism at many places, a number of Lord Hanuman devotees here took part in special puja and prayed at the Sri Ram Janambhoomi Temple near Hanumangarhi area .

A Dehradun school where students recite Quran and Hanuman Chalisa

November 25, 2008 at 7:30 PM

Dehradun, Nov.25 (ANI): A Dehradun school here is inculcating communal harmony and secular feeling among its students by enabling them to recite passages from Holy Quran as well as chant Gayatri Mantra and Hanuman Chalisa during assembly everyday.

Indian priests hail Obama victory

November 5, 2008 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Lal Baba was one of the priests who performed here in June elaborate prayers of a Hanuman idol, later sent to Barack Obama for good luck in the elections. On Wednesday, as Obama became the first African American president of the US, Baba was one of the many who hailed his historic win.

Vadodara court restrains 'Bal Hanuman' producers

October 25, 2008 at 5:11 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 25 (IANS) A Vadodara court has restrained Percept Picture Company from releasing its movie 'Return of Hanuman' as it allegedly uses a caricature of the Hindu god used in 'Bal Hanuman', another animation film made by Shree Karma Productions.

Aparna Sen nominated to Asia Pacific Screen Awards jury

October 24, 2008 at 4:15 PM

Sydney, Oct 24 (IANS) Acclaimed Indian director and actress Aparna Sen has been nominated to the international jury for the second annual Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA), which will be announced Nov 11 at the popular Australian tourist destination Gold Coast.

Ramayana a fight between animal and divine: Devdutt Pattanaik

October 23, 2008 at 11:45 AM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) What is the essence of the epic 'Ramayana'? The fight between the animal and divine in man, said author Devdutt Pattanaik, the author of 'The Book of Ram' launched in the capital Wednesday.

Man kills son, sister and niece to appease god

October 11, 2008 at 4:04 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 11 (IANS) A 55-year-old man allegedly killed his sister, son and niece early Saturday in Orissa's Mayurbhanj district to appease Hindu god Hanuman, the police said.

Iftar party at Hanuman temple in Uttar Pradesh

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Lucknow, Oct 1 (IANS) In a rare gesture of communal amity, Muslims visited a temple here to participate in an Iftar party thrown by their Hindu friends.

Monkeyman roped in by railways in Lucknow to scare away monkeys

October 6, 2008 at 7:59 PM

Lucknow, Oct 2 (ANI): Services of a man who has attired himself like a monkey have been roped in by the railways administration in Lucknow to scare away monkeys who have been a menace to the visiting passengers.

Monkeyman roped in by railways in Lucknow to scare away monkeys

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Lucknow, Oct 2 (ANI): Services of a man who has attired himself like a monkey have been roped in by the railways administration in Lucknow to scare away monkeys who have been a menace to the visiting passengers.

Iftar party at Hanuman temple in Uttar Pradesh

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Lucknow, Oct 1 (IANS) In a rare gesture of communal amity, Muslims visited a temple here to participate in an Iftar party thrown by their Hindu friends.

Bollywood all set for an animated epic-based on Lord Ram

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Mumbai, Sept 15 (ANI): Riding piggyback on newfound rush for Indian animation films, Bollywood is all set to roll out another hit, based on Lord Ram.

Another bomb found in Surat, total reaches 25

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Surat, August 9 (ANI): Gujarat police have found another live bomb near Amroli Bridge in Katargam area of Surat. Saturday's finding takes the total number of bombs found in the last fortnight in the city to 25.

BJP invokes divine intervention for peace

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bangalore, July 29 (ANI): Even though the Bangalore police is so far clueless about the identity of the groups involved in serial blasts which rattled IT city, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sought divine intervention for peace in the silicon valley.

Casteism still the bane for many villagers in Madhya Pradesh

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Chattarpur (Madhya Pradesh), July 17 (ANI): Raju Ahirwar, a boy in Rampura Village of Madhya Pradesh's Chattarpur district was recently penalized for entering the village temple, often visited by upper-caste families.