Everything you need to know about Saraswati Mandir Pehowa: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Saraswati Mandir Pehowa: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) A hundred years after "Lights, Camera, Action." were uttered for the first time in India by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke - Dadasaheb Phalke, known as the 'Father of Indian Cinema' - his descendents have sought a befitting recognition of his contribution by posthumously conferring him the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour.
Chandigarh, April 1 (IANS) Mentioned in Hindu mythology as a sacred river but since dried up, Saraswati will see water flowing down it again from this year.
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Maha Shivratri was Sunday celebrated across India as millions offered prayers to Lord Shiva and many fasted during the day.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 23 (IANS) The communal violence in Odisha's Kandhamal district in 2008 that claimed 38 lives could have been avoided had the state government acted promptly, a Christian leader told a probe commission Saturday.
Kolkata, Feb 15 (IANS) Goddess Saraswati, considered the deity of music, culture and learning, was worshiped across the city Friday, with women clad in traditional yellow saris offering flowers, children participating in cultural programmes and families sharing 'prasad'.
The people in different parts of India are celebrating the festival of Vasant Panchami today. The beautiful season of spring has already begun and nature is at its elegant best and it is time to worship Goddess Saraswati with traditional fervor.
Kolkata, Jan 31 (IANS) India's growth has come with irreversible destruction of archaeological heritage, Michael Danino, an Indian writer of French origin, said at the Kolkata Literary Meet Thursday.
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) A new cultural "emergency" is emerging in India, and writers, painters, and filmmakers are becoming soft targets, says author Salman Rushdie, citing the national "Emergency" during 1975-77.
Allahabad, Jan.20 (ANI): Activists of a local organisation have brought water purifiers to provide pure drinking water to ascetics and pilgrims attending the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela here.
Agartala/Shillong, Jan 18 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura and a church body in Meghalaya Friday have urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to defer the polling dates to ensure religious programmes remain unaffected.
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) As the Maha Kumbh, which occurs once every 12 years, began Monday with Makar Sankaranti, nearly 50 lakh devotees converged for a ritual bath at the Sangam in Allahabad, where Rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati converge.
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Two men were injured here Sunday evening after being hit by a patrolling PCR (police control room) van, police said. The vehicle's driver has been arrested.
Agartala, Jan 13 (IANS) Hours after the AICC announced the names of Congress candidates for the Feb 14 assembly elections in Tripura, local leaders and workers in as many as 11 places in the state openly revolted, demanding change in nominations.
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan remembers filmmaker S. Ramanathan as a gentle and helpful soul.
Self proclaimed godman Asaram Bapu has attracted severe criticism by giving controversial remarks over Dec 16 Delhi gang rape victim by stating that "the victim is as guilty as her rapists" and that she should have "begged" in front of the culprits..........................
New Delhi/Jaipur, Jan 7 (IANS) Spiritual leader Asaram Bapu was Monday reported as saying that the Delhi gang-rape victim should have called her attackers "brothers" and recited the Saraswati mantra to avert the tragedy. This provoked both the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP to lash out at the comments as disturbing and condemnable.
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) An army officer illegally entered the sprawling bungalow of
Allahabad, Dec. 26 (ANI): A controversy erupted on Wednesday over land allotment at the Kumbh Mela to be held in Allahabad, as four holy seers, representatives of Shankaracharyas alleged faulty land allotment on the part of the Kumbh Mela administration.
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) A part of the preparation work for the Jan 26 Republic Day parade was damaged Sunday when some protestors uprooted the wooden and metal frames and made bonfires at five places. They also vandalised police vehicles as well as those belonging to some protesters.
Allahabad, Dec. 23 (ANI): Hindu ascetics in Allahabad on Sunday complained of high levels of pollution in the Ganges river and of official apathy on the issue.
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) "Dabangg 2", the last big release of 2012, seems to cap the year on a profitable note. The Salman Khan-starrer opened with a record-breaking collection of Rs.21.10 crore on the first day and trade pundits predict it will enter the Rs.100-crore club.
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) At least five children, all below the age of 10, died here after a boundary wall under construction collapsed on them Wednesday, a fire brigade official said. The Delhi government has ordered an inquiry into it.
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) BJP leaders met Pakistan High Commissioner Salman Bashir here Tuesday and lodged their protest against the demolition of a temple in Karachi and the "deteriorating human rights" condition of Hindu minorities in the neighbouring country.
Karachi, Dec. 3 (ANI): Chairman of Ansar Burney Trust International and former federal minister for human rights, Ansar Burney, has strongly condemned the demolition of a century-old Hindu temple in Karachi and has demanded strict action against the builder.
Islamabad, Dec 2 (IANS) A court in Pakistan has restrained a military estates officer and the administration of the port city of Karachi from demolishing a pre-Partition era temple.
Phulbani (Odisha), Nov.27 (ANI): A Fast Track court on Tuesday sentenced 12 people to six years rigorous imprisonment after they were convicted for being involved in the 2008 riots in Odisha's Kandhamal district.
Mumbai, Nov 16 (IANS) Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's ailing condition affected the Bollywood box office in Mumbai. Two latest big ticket releases "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" (JTHJ) and "Son Of Sardaar" (SOS) experienced a marginal drop in collections in the city, say experts.
Bhubaneswar, Nov 16 (IANS) Odisha Police have intensified their operation to nab the state's most wanted Maoist Sabyasachi Panda, two days after gunning down five of his alleged supporters in Gajapati district, officials said Friday.
Islamabad, Nov 3 (ANI): An organisation representing the Hindu community in Pakistan has filed a petition in the Lahore High Court, seeking directions for the Punjab government to refurbish the worship places, including the famous Jain Mandir in Lahore.
Kolkata, Oct 24 (IANS) Teary eyed devotees bade an emotional farewell as idols of goddess Durga and other Gods were immersed in ponds, lakes and rivers of West Bengal on Vijaya Dashami Wednesday.
Kolkata, Oct 23 (IANS) People relished community feasts at pandals and visited friends and relatives Tuesday on Mahanavami, the fourth day of Bengal's biggest religious festival Durga Puja.
Phulbani (Odisha), Oct. 21 (ANI): A fast track court in Phulbani, Odisha has sentenced 13 persons to six years rigorous imprisonment for their involvement in the 2008 Kandhamal riots.
Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) The small screen has produced several stars and Gautam Chaturvedi, last seen in "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii", is one of them. But he refuses to accept the tag and says he would like to be known as an actor.
New Delhi, Oct.14 (ANI): A trust founded by Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj issued a statement over the weekend, refuting and rejecting suggestions and allegations of his link with wanted godman Swami Prakashanand Saraswati.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj and organisations functioning under his guidance have denied any connection with Swami Prakashanand Saraswati who has been declared a criminal in America, his trust said in a statement here.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj and organisations functioning under his guidance have denied any connection with Swami Prakashanand Saraswati who has been declared a criminal in America, his trust said in a statement here.
Kolkata, Oct 12 (IANS) Goddess Durga is all set to transcend on earth to wipe out evil and this time the deity will sport the traditional 'taana chokh' (wide godly eyes), signifying a return to the roots as potters in Kumartuli in northern Kolkata give finishing touches to the idols.
Agartala (Tripura), Oct.9 (ANI): Hundreds of Buddhists and Hindus held a protest rally here to demonstrate against the recent burning of Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples in Bangladesh by Muslims, after complaining that a Buddhist man had insulted Islam.
Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar celebrates her 83rd birthday Friday and her younger sister Asha Bhosle paid rich tributes to her in Shiv Sena party mouthpiece Saamna.
Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Sept 26 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday denied allegations of irregularities in the labelling of some of the food products marketed by his Divya Yog Mandir Trust, and called it the Central Bureau of Investigations' (CBI) attempt to "defame" him.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Well-known writer Salman Rushdie Monday said that a harsher version of Islam was spreading with the help of Saudi Arabia's oil money.
Islamabad, Sep 16 (IANS) A court in Pakistan has restrained authorities in the port city of Karachi from demolishing a Hindu temple believed to have been constructed 200 years ago, a media report said.
Amritsar, Aug 29 (IANS) A desperate bid by a Jet Airways flight, which made an unscheduled landing here Wednesday morning, to save the life of a three-year-old girl went in vain as she died on way to a hospital here, officials said.
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Anti-corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal and six others were detained here Sunday while trying to stage protests near Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's residence and two other places.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Despite a reminder from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the Haryana government has failed to provide monetary relief to 288 students who took ill in May last after the midday meal in two government schools.
Bhubaneswar, Aug 13 (IANS) The wife of Sabyasachi Panda, who has been expelled by Maoists, Monday appealed to the Odisha government to withdraw cases against him and bring him back to the mainstream.
Delhi Police have prepared major arrangements during Janmashtmi for the visit of Lazmi Narayan Temple. Due to heavy gathering and security reasons, police have deployed major security arrangements during the festivals.
Raipur, Aug 3 (IANS) Three new-born lion cubs at the famous Nandan Van on the outskirts of the Chhattisgarh capital died Friday, shocking animal lovers and zoo officials.
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug 1 (ANI): Pilgrims carried Lord Shiva's mace (Chhari Mubarak) from its abode here and left for Amarnath Yatra, marking the final ritual of the annual sojourn.
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Three people, including a woman, were arrested for running a fake placement agency for household helps and cheating several people, including Rajya Sabha Secretary V.K. Agnihotri, said police Sunday.
Gurgaon, July 27 (IANS) Diversified US conglomerate United Technologies Corporation and NGO United Way of Delhi Friday launched a community development initiative aimed at providing development to over 2,000 families of migrant labourers through sustained interventions to improve their education, healthcare and living environment.
Kolkata, July 26 (IANS) The soft, shiny red exterior of tomatoes or the lush, green texture of peas and leafy veggies might tempt one's taste buds and their "freshness" might appeal to the eyes, but there lies something sinister beneath - a toxic concoction of hazardous chemicals.
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Browse with IANS through the pile of gripping titles, this weekend.
Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) The Maharashtra government Tuesday mooted slapping murder charges on those involved in female foeticide.
Patna, June 21 (IANS) The foundation laying ceremony for an Indian replica of Cambodia's world-famous Angkor Wat temple was conducted in Bihar's West Champaran district Thursday, organisers said.
Beed (Maharashtra), June 18 (IANS) A doctor couple suspected to be involved in culpable homicide and female foeticide in Beed district was Monday remanded to police custody till June 30 by a Maharashtra court, an official said.
North Delhi Mayor Meera Agrawal has said that women are the bases of our culture. To make the country strong, all round development of women is very important
Agra, June 10 (IANS) A bania (traders' community) groom marrying a dalit girl, a brahmin girl marrying a thakur - the city of love Sunday witnessed a rare mass marriage where 38 couples of different castes entered wedlock transcending rigid caste barriers.
The Peoples Health Organisation (PHO) gave Karamveer Award to the legend actor, parliamentarian and social worker late Sunil Dutt for his special efforts to the welfare of society.
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) It was a visual treat for Delhiites Wednesday as they witnessed a rare celestial event when Venus - the second planet from the Sun and the Earth's neighbour - crossed the Sun's face in a once-in-a-lifetime celestial phenomenon.
Beed (Maharashtra), June 3 (IANS) A doctor and two midwives were Sunday remanded to police custody till June 6 by a Maharashtra court for allegedly dumping two female foetuses under a flyover here.
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) A 10-year-old boy drowned in a pothole in the premises of Lady Hardinge Hospital in central Delhi, police said Thursday.
Lucknow, May 1 (IANS) Six children were injured Tuesday when the roof of their school classroom collapsed at Chilla village in Khurja.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Seven school students from across the country who excelled in a national science project will go to the US to compete with more than 1,600 others from over 60 countries at a global fair, officials said Thursday.
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Thousands of Mumbaikars gathered at venues across the city Saturday and participated in a "Yogathon" to mark World Health Day, officials said.
After a powerful performance in "Paan Singh Tomar", actor Irrfan is set to romance Aditi Rao Hydari in director Shivam Nair new romantic comedy.
After a powerful performance in "Paan Singh Tomar", actor Irrfan is set to romance Aditi Rao Hydari in director Shivam Nair new romantic comedy.
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) After giving a thrilling performance in "Paan Singh Tomar", actor Irrfan is set to romance Aditi Rao Hydari in a new romantic comedy directed by Shivam Nair.
Lucknow, April 2 (IANS) Amid theories suggesting a "larger conspiracy", the Uttar Pradesh government has ordered a probe into the Sunday firing in Etawah that killed three people.
Patna, March 29 (IANS) A bigger version of the famous 12th century Angkor Vat temple in Cambodia is set to come up in Bihar's Vaishali district. And with some help from corporate houses and rich Indians abroad, it aims to be the world's largest Hindu temple.
Allahabad/ Kolkata, Jan 28 (ANI): Devotees across the country celebrated 'Basant Panchami' on Saturday with full enthusiasm as the colour yellow filled the air and welcomed the onset of spring on the fifth day of the lunar month of 'Magh'.
Allahabad/ Kolkata, Jan 28 (ANI): Devotees across the country celebrated 'Basant Panchami' on Saturday with full enthusiasm as the colour yellow filled the air and welcomed the onset of spring on the fifth day of the lunar month of 'Magh'.
Nevada (US), Nov 6 (ANI): Even atheists have come out saying that Kentucky (USA) gubernatorial candidate David Williams "should be ashamed of, and apologize for his recent comments" criticizing rival candidate Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear for his attendance at a Hindu blessing ceremony.
Washington, Oct 27 (ANI): Treating breast cancer by delivering chemotherapy through the nipple is highly effective in animal models of early breast cancer, and has no major side effects in human patients, a new study led by an Indian-origin researcher has found.
Nevada (US), Oct 18 (ANI): Diwali lights were switched on Belgrave Road in Leicester (United Kingdom) on October 16 and tens of thousands of people reportedly watched.
Nevada (US), Oct 10 (ANI): The 1 million pounds BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir opened in Belgrave section of Leicester in England on October nine with a colorful procession through city streets and two days of celebrations.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct.6 (ANI): 'Vidyarambham', the traditional Hindu ritual to initiate tiny tots to learn the alphabet, was performed on the last day of Dussehra, Vijaya Dashami, in Kerala.
Nevada (US), Sept 30 (ANI): The 1-million-pounds BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir is opening in Belgrave section of Leicester in England on October 9.
New Delhi, Sep 3(ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Saturday termed the reported notice issued to him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as an attempt by the Central government to stop his campaign against black money and corruption.
Haridwar, Sep 2 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev has denied receiving a notice from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) with regard to violation of country's foreign exchange rules.
New Delhi, Aug.29 (ANI): How does one just go about life after a major new story captivates a nation like the Anna fast? A fortnight of obsessive and compulsive disorder of watching any and every bit of news. Absorbing one raucous TV debate after the other till one was saturated. And then, more of the same.
Nevada (US), August 13 (ANI): Hindus have applauded Chino Hills City Council (California, USA) for reportedly accepting the long-standing request of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir by raising the allowable height limit to 80 feet.
Nevada (US), July 01 (ANI): The Ontario government in Canada is reportedly helping cover the costs of the expansion of Devi Mandir in Pickering (Ontario).
Nevada (US), June 27 (ANI): The Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultural Center in Scotland has reopened after an overhaul of about 322,000 pounds.
Washington, June 24 (ANI): An Indian-born novelist has won the Desmond Elliot Prize for her debut work 'Saraswati Park'.
Nevada (US), June 1 (ANI): Esteemed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has urged Brent Council in England to not axe the Navaratri festival funding.
Ludhiana, May 22(ANI): Hundreds of protestors belonging to the Sangla Shiwala Mandir carried out a demonstration against social activist Swami Agnivesh in Ludhiana on Sunday.
New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): To train women and make senior citizens aware to tackle any unforeseen circumstances, an education-cum-orientation program was organized by Delhi Police at Janakpuri.
Nevada (US), April 25 (ANI): Shree Jalaram Mandir in Hoffman Estates (Illinois, USA) is expanding.
Nevada (US), Jan 31 (ANI): Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, sending early Vasant Panchami greetings to one billion Hindus of the world, has urged them each to take a vow of helping a needy child to meet his/her educational goals on this sacred occasion.
Nevada (US), Jan 16 (ANI): A majestic multi-million pound Hindu temple and community center is reportedly being planned for Exeter (Devon, United Kingdom).
Wellington, Jan 7 (ANI): The lavish Indian wedding of Chicago millionaire and heir Vikram Aditya Kumar is said to have disrupted traffic on Balmoral road in Auckland.
Nevada (US), Dec 15 (ANI): Hindus have applauded the City Council of Sugar Hill (Georgia, USA) for reportedly extending the proposed Shiv Mandir's permit for two years.
Allahabad/Varanasi/Ayodhaya, Oct.8 (ANI): Thousands of devotees across Uttar Pradesh took holy dips in rivers on the first day of a nine-day long Navratri festival on Friday.
Yamunanagar (Haryana), Sept.12 (ANI): Flood waters have washed away a shrine dedicated to the Goddess Saraswati, in Haryana's Yamunanagar District.
Somgarh (Uttarakhand), Aug.18 (ANI): Over 30 students were feared to be buried in a collapsed school building in a massive landslide that occurred at Somgarh village of District Bagesvar in Uttarakhand's Kumaun region.
New Delhi, July 12 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. M. S Gill has sanctioned pension to four meritorious sportspersons on Monday.
Bargah (Orissa), Apr 15 (ANI): A self-help group (SHG) in Orissa Bargarh District has taken on the initiative to empower specially-abled women by providing them with vocational training.
Imphal, Mar 15 (ANI): The first international Indian classical dance festival (indiclad) 2010 was held in Manipur with an aim to revive the traditional devotional performing arts amongst the youth and to promote peace and harmony in the region.
