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?Morning shows the day? proved completely pertinent to this personality when at the mere age of nine months, Shashank Subramaniam astonished everybody by playing flute. From his very childhood, he was gifted with the god-given qualities that played a major role in making him one of the greatest flute players in the world. Shashank, the magician of flute, was born in 1978 in Karnataka, Southern India. He is a leading classic flautist in the contemporary India as well as the youngest musician from South India. Shashank stormed into the music world at the early age of only twelve with a stunning flute performance at the Music Academy, Madras in 1990. However, his debut concert as a flautist was in Adelaide, Australia, a year ago at a mere age of 11. For his unique mastery in flute playing, Shashank has been applauded by the critics through out the world. In the very early age, he has even performed at many prestigious places of the world, including Rashtrapati Bhavan, India. This has made him one of the most acclaimed musicians of the world. He has provided the bamboo made flute to a unique place by his unquestionable technique and performance as well as talent in playing it. Shashank has thus gained a worldwide reputation for the contribution he has made and continuously making to the flute music in the world. Really his potentialities in this field are notable for his varied experiences and variety of music from one musical instrument.
Singapore, May 16 (IANS) Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has come in for appreciation from the Indian community in that country for including more members from the ethnic Indian community in his new cabinet, a media report said.
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif's expected return to power in Pakistan bodes well for the future of bilateral relations as his track record with India has been encouraging, former diplomats and analysts have said, but noted that the PML-N leader faces stiff domestic challenges.
Jaipur, May 12 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid won the toss and elected to field against Chennai Super Kings in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh stadium here Sunday.
Singapore, May 8 (IANS) The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) has appealed to Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), partner in the country's ruling Barisan Nasional coalition, to reconsider its decision to stay out of government positions following the May 5 general elections.
Gurgaon, May 6 (IANS) Home Secretary R.K. Singh Monday said religious fundamentalism was a big threat to the nation and it was increasing among the educated section of society.
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium here Sunday.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Music label Sony Music will launch the album of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's much-awaited movie "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag".
Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat against Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Thursday.
Pune, May 1 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings batsman Subramaniam Badrinath said that he idolises his teammate Michael Hussey.
Pune, April 30 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings won the toss and decided to bat against Pune Warriors in their Indian Premier League match here Tuesday.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Top Indian squash players, including Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal, have cited security risks as the main reason for not taking part in the Asian Championships beginning May 1 in Islamabad.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Top Indian squash players including Dipilka Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal have cited security risk as the main reason for not taking part in the Asian Championships beginning May 1 in Islamabad.
Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir won the toss and elected to bat against Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Eden Gardens here Saturday.
New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has said the gang rape and subsequent death of a 23-year-old Delhi woman on December 16, 2012 won't go in vain and the government will continue to make all possible efforts to empower women socially and economically.
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to field against the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here Saturday.
Mohali, April 10 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings won the toss and decided to field against Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League match here Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The album of "Go Goa Gone", Eros International Media Ltd.'s upcoming film, will be released by music label Sony Music.
The far-reaching Right To Education Act, now in its fourth year of implementation, obliges the central and state governments to provide eight years of free and compulsory education to all children between 6 and 14 years of age. But the country is a long way from achieving that goal. India has always been a land of extreme dichotomies and the most extreme is that while the country is aspiring to become an economic superpower, it has an education system that is failing generations of children.
Washington, March 29 (ANI): Researchers at the Virginia Tech College of Engineering led by an Indian origin have unveiled a life-like, autonomous robotic jellyfish the size and weight of a grown man, 5 foot 7 inches in length and weighing 170 pounds.
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor, who reprises the role that Rekha played in the 1980 family comedy "Khubsoorat" in its remake, says she sought the blessings of the veteran stunner before beginning to shoot for it.
Film: "All I Want Is Everything"; Actors: Sampada Harkara, Sagari Venkata, Iantha Mitchell, Isidore Philips, Roshan Kanakala, Nikhitha Sai, Pavan Kadari, Rohit, Vani Harkara, Jayanti Reddy; Director: Shital Morjaria; Rating: *1/2
Noida, March 13 (IANS) An engineer was Wednesday found hanging in a toilet at a Noida stadium in Sector 21-A, the police said.
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) There can be no peaceful transition in the Indian society without total political change, says former solicitor general Gopal Subramaniam.
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday issued notice to the CBI on former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala's plea for suspending the 10-year jail sentence handed down to him for irregular appointment of teachers in 2000.
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Rohinton Nariman has resigned as Solicitor General of India. Nariman sent his resignation letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, with a copy to union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar, sources here said Monday.
New Delhi, Feb 4 (ANI): Solicitor General of India Rohinton F Nariman resigned on Monday from his post.
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Playing the male lead in "Balika Vadhu" was no less than a miracle for Shashank Vyas who feels he didn't struggle enough to bag such a big project in the first go.
Manipal, Jan 6 (IANS) Jain University - Bangalore became the All-India Inter-Zone Cricket University champions with a resounding 82-run win over Bombay University in the final at the Manipal University ground here Sunday.
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The Justice Verma committee, formed by the government to look into amendments for enhanced punishment in sexual offences of extreme nature against women, held its first meeting here Wednesday and said it has received 6,100 e-mails containing suggestions.
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) As the demand for stringent punishment to the accused in a gang-rape grows louder, the government Monday announced the setting up of a committee of eminent jurists to suggest amendments in law for quicker trials and enhanced punishment for criminals in such cases.
New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): The Central Government has decided to constitute a committee of eminent jurists to have a re-look at the existing rape laws.
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 17 (ANI): A museum on the Indian community is likely to be built in the Malaysian state of Malacca, a report has said.
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) In a major relief to Sahara Group's two real estate companies, the Supreme Court Wednesday asked market regulator SEBI to accept their pay order of Rs.5,120 crore as part payment of the investors' money collected through debentures.
Ranchi, Dec 5 (IANS) The Jharkhand assembly was adjourned twice Wednesday after most members boycotted the proceedings of the house over delay in releasing of local area development funds.
New Delhi Dec 5 (IANS) A day after four ICU patients died due to lack of oxygen at a Delhi government hospital, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday announced a compensation of Rs.2 lakh to the kin of each of the victims.
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Four patients died in a government hospital here Tuesday due to suspected lack of oxygen in the ventilator, said police and hospital sources. An inquiry has been ordered into the incident.
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Free distribution of televisions, laptops and mixer-grinders among people by the government is linked to the directive principles of state policy and not a waste of public resources, Tamil Nadu told the Supreme Court Tuesday.
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) A day after being pulled up by the Supreme Court, the Sahara Group's two real estate companies Tuesday sought more time to furnish the details of the refund of the investors' money it had mopped up through optionally fully-convertible debentures (OFCD).
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday lashed out at Sahara group's real estate companies saying their intentions are "shady" in the matter of returning the investors' money mopped up through debentures and gave them seven days to pay up.
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) A musical fest held here to promote cultural ties betweeen India and China as well as to celebrate hundred years of Indian cinema.
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court hearing a plea against distribution of free TVs and mixer?grinders by the Tamil Nadu government to people moved a step forward Tuesday with the petitioner concluding his final arguments, a lawyer said.
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Delhi bagged three points in their drawn match against Tamil Nadu here Tuesday while Baroda clinched a thriller against Haryana on the final day of the Ranji Trophy fourth round matches.
Mumbai, Nov 27 (IANS) The buzz around Aamir Khan's "Talaash", releasing Friday, is so strong that certain theatres opened their ticket counters on Nov 25 itself and they are ovewhelmed by the response.
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) It is the big, fat Indian wedding season and more couples are nowadays putting together their wedding websites with info, photos and videos to make friends and relatives living far away a part of the gala.
London, November 14(ANI): You may no longer need to worry about your cellphone battery getting down, as you can now charge it by just shaking it.
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 9 (IANS) A day after the CPI-M wanted the precious jewels and priceless assets of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple to be made a public possession, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Friday said that it cannot be and the property belonged to the temple only.
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 8 (IANS) Senior counsel Gopal Subramaniam is loyal to the erstwhile Travancore royal family and not fair in discharge of his duties as the Supreme Court's amicus curiae in the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple case here, the Communist Party of India-Marxist alleged Thursday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 8 (IANS) Gopal Subramaniam, amicus curiae in the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple case, is loyal to former Travancore royalty, and not fair in the discharge of his duties in the case, opposition Communist Party of India-Marxist alleged Thursday.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday directed the strengthening of a vault in Kerala's Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple as part of an exercise to secure its five vaults which stock treasures estimated to be worth Rs.1 lakh crore ($22 billion).
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) In an all-Delhi final, Garvit Batra played out a gritty match against Shashank Nautiyal to emerge the boys under-16 singles winner at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championships concluding here Saturday.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Delhi boy Shashank Nautiyal snapped Prajwal Dev's run to set up a title clash with Garvit Batra in the boys Under-16 singles of the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championships here Friday.
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Garvit Batra and S.D. Prajwal Dev upset seeded players at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championships here Thursday to move into the semifinals of the boys Under-16 singles event.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Second seed Vishu B. Prasad and fourth seed Fatehdeep Singh sailed into the quarter-finals of the boys Under-16 with straight set wins at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship here Wednesday.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) From home appliances makers to auto companies to banks, discounts, freebies and special schemes are raining on customers this festive season.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) With his child-like enthusiasm and his "thumkas", James Ferreira brought a lot of drama on the ramp at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW). His exuberant act not only gelled well with his collection "Ganesha frolicking with cherubs", inspired by baby Ganesha, but also made it one of the best shows.
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The Supreme court Friday declined to grant bail to YSR Congress leader Jaganmohan Reddy, who is in custody in a case of his alleged disproportionate assets.
Bangalore, Sep 24 (IANS) Rest of India (ROI) retained the Irani Cup here Monday recording an inings and 79 run victory over Rajasthan on the fourth day of their match.
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The CBI, opposing the bail plea of jailed YSR Congress Party leader Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, told the Supreme Court Friday that the charge sheets filed against him were related to three different cases which are still being investigated.
Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) "Chalo Dilli" director Shashank Shah is clueless about any sequel to the film and says that, for him, the story ended with the original movie itself.
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) The bookshelf this week has an inclusive feel - from the continent's geopolitics to the dark comedy. Browse with IANS...
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) In a major relief to Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, the Supreme Court Friday rejected the plea to make him co-accused along with former communications minister A. Raja in the 2G spectrum allocation case.
Hyderabad, Aug 22 (IANS) The Indian cricket team will be without two of its finest stalwarts - Rahul Dravid and V.V.S. Laxman - when it takes the field against New Zealand in the first of the two Tests starting here Thursday, marking a new start for the side aiming to return to the top.
Hyderabad, Aug.21 (ANI): The Indian cricket team practiced here on Tuesday, ahead of the first Test match against New Zealand that begins on August 23.
Mumbai, Aug.19 (ANI): The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Subramaniam Badrinath as V.V.S. Laxman's replacement in the Indian team for the Test series against New Zealand, which commences at Hyderabad on August 23, 2012.
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) The All-India Senior Selection Committee Sunday named Subramaniam Badrinath as V.V.S. Laxman's replacement in the Indian cricket team for the two-Test series against New Zealand starting Wednesday.
Mumbai, Aug.19 (ANI): The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Subramaniam Badrinath as V.V.S. Laxman's replacement in the Indian team for the Test series against New Zealand, which commences at Hyderabad on August 23, 2012.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Even as the country celebrates 65th Independence Day in gusto and patriotic fervour Wednesday, there are many on capital's streets who see the day as yet another struggle to manage a day's living.
Colombo, Aug. 8 (Xinhua-ANI): Sri Lanka said Wednesday that it was facing an economic war three years after the military defeated the Tamil Tiger rebels.
Washington, July 25 (IANS) President Barack Obama has nominated Ranee Ramaswamy, an Indian-American master teacher and performer of Bharatanatyam since 1978, as a member of the prestigious National Council on the Arts.
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Childrens' entertainment channel Disney India and Jet Airways unveiled a Disney-themed aircraft wrapped with images of cartoon characters at the Mumbai International Airport Monday.
Chennai, May 25 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to field against Chennai Super Kings in the second qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Friday.
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Supreme Court will Friday hear a petition challenging the Rajasthan High Court's order declaring as "illegal and void" a 99-year lease agreement for the restoration of Mansagar Lake and Jal Mahal located near Amber Fort in Jaipur.
Bangalore, May 24 (IANS) A dejected Mumbai Indians skipper Harbhajan Singh said it all when he complimented Chennai Super Kings for 'playing like champions' after his team lost the Indian Premier league play-off game here Wednesday by 38 runs.
Bangalore, May 23 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings amassed 187 for five against Mumbai Indians in the eliminator of the Indian Premier league here Wednesday.
Bangalore, May 23 (IANS) Mumbai Indians captain Harbhajan Singh won the toss and elected to field against Chennai Super Kings in the eliminator match of the Indian Premier league (IPl) at the M. Chinnaswammy Stadium here Wednesday.
Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) The Indian entertainment industry has hailed as a historic decision the parliamentary approval accorded to the Copyright Act (Amendment) Bill, 2012, which strengthens the royalty claims of musicians, lyricists and those in similar fields. But at the same time, musicians feel the system to collect and monetise royalties should be put in place soon.
Chandigarh, May 16 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Haryana Police are hunting for a wing commander, declared a "deserter" December last year, after he escaped from air force custody from Ambala earlier this week, officials said Wednesday.
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Anjum Farooqi, who plays Gauri in Colors' show "Balika Vadhu", said she feels great to be associated with a show, which has completed 1,000 episodes.
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Anjum Farooqi, who plays the role of Gehna on Colors' "Balika Vadhu", said she feels great to be associated with such a show, as it celebrated its 1,000th episode Monday.
Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) Asperger's syndrome has never been a disability for Shashank Agarwal. The 20-year-old has invented a light sensitive alarm to monitor tigers, a vertical-axis windmill that can withstand strong winds and an aeroponic structure to grow plants sans soil.
Chennai, May 4 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat against Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Friday.
Chennai, May 4 (IANS) India's Sriram Balaji and Swiss Joss Espasandin entered the singles final of the MCC-SR Subramaniam Memorial ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament with contrasting victories here Friday.
Chennai, April 29 (IANS) Five Indians qualified for the main draw of the MCC-SR Subramaniam Memorial ITF men's Futures tennis tournament, here Sunday.
Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab pulled off a stunning seven-run win over defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Saturday.
Kuala Lumpur, April 24 (ANI): Two Malay Indian Congress (MIC) leaders have asked PKR vice-president to show proof about his claims that about 300,000 Indians were without birth certificates and identity cards.
Kuala Lumpur, April 24 (ANI): Two Malay Indian Congress (MIC) leaders have asked PKR vice-president to show proof about his claims that about 300,000 Indians were without birth certificates and identity cards.
Chennai, April 21 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid won the toss and elected to bat against the Chennai Super Kings in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Saturday.
Chennai, April 20 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings turned in a fine all-round performance to beat Pune Warriors by 13 runs here at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium Thursday to notch their third win in six Indian Premier League (IPL) matches.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Indian automobile industry, which struggled with a sluggish market last year due to high interest rates, Tuesday welcomed the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to cut key lending rates by 50 basis points, saying the move will boost buyers' sentiments.
Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Royal Challengers captain Daniel Vettori won the toss and elected to bat against Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Chepauk here Thursday.
Visakhapatnam, April 8 (IANS) Riding on all-round show by Ravindra Jadeja, title holders Chennai Super Kings defeated Deccan Chargers by 74 runs in their second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy stadium here Saturday.
Visakhapatnam, April 7 (IANS) Deccan Chargers won the toss and elected to field against Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium here Saturday.
Chennai, April 4 (IANS) Mumbai Indians captain Harbhajan Singh won the toss and elected to field against Chennai Super Kings in the first match of the fifth season of the Indian Premier League at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Wednesday.
Chennai, April 4 (IANS) Mumbai Indians captain Harbhajan Singh won the toss and elected to field against Chennai Super Kings in the first match of the fifth season of the Indian Premier League at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Wednesday.
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) "Kolaveri Di" Monday crossed 50 million hits on YouTube, revealing that music lovers have yet to get over southern superstar Dhanush's unusual song. Sony Music gives credit to social networking sites for its phenomenal success.
New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Leaders and its allies in the National Democratic Allaince (NDA) met at BJP leader L K Advani's residence on Sunday to strategize for the Budget session, agreed to include Subramaniam Swamy's party, the Janata Party into the NDA alliance.
"Book publishing involves a social responsibility and cannot be seen only with a business point of view," said Mr. M.A. Sikandar, Director, National Book Trust, India in an exclusive interview with newstrackindia. "
Bodh Gaya (Bihar), Feb.20 (ANI): A wall art festival was organised here with the objective of strengthening Indo-Japan ties.
Sydney, Feb 16(ANI): A senior accountant from Indian origin, Rajina Subramaniam, has caused multinational insurance and finance company ING a net loss of 30 million dollars, court documents have revealed
Sydney, Feb.10 (ANI): An Indian-origin Sydney accountant who stole 45 million dollars from a major finance company and then spent the money on a shopping spree, has been sentenced to 15 years' jail.
