Dehradun's Ghanta Ghar stops ticking and chiming as thieves tamper with clock's satellite-powered mechanismDehradun's iconic Clock Tower, Ghanta Ghar, has stopped working after thieves dismantled its copper components. The clock, built in the 194...
11 Sep, 2024, 03.18 PM IST
UP: Biographies of eminent persons in classes 9-12 syllabusThe move follows an earlier directive of CM Yogi Adityanath regarding the same after which a list of the names was sent to the government b...
24 Jun, 2023, 12.36 AM IST
Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary: Why is it celebrated as National Women’s DayIndia celebrates Sarojini Naidu’s birth anniversary on February 13 as National Women’s Day. This day marks the unparalleled contribution ma...
13 Feb, 2023, 01.04 PM IST
Neighbourhood First Policy: India rescues Bangladeshi nationals at high seasThe said boat was reported adrift at sea due to engine breakdown and was sighted by Indian fishermen. The Indian fishermen displaying human...
09 Jan, 2022, 08.50 PM IST
Covid fight needs women to be agents of changeWomen civil servants and police at Centre, state and local levels are managing and enforcing the lockdown but also overseeing necessary rel...
16 Apr, 2020, 12.03 AM IST
Indira Gandhi, Sarojini Naidu, Amrita Pritam among 100 most influential women in historyA recent global poll ranked the 100 most influential women in history recently.
15 Aug, 2018, 08.00 AM IST
Two South Delhi colonies to get 5,000 houses for govt staff by 2020A huge World Trade Centre well equipped with modern and hi-tech infrastructure to come up in Nauroji Nagar.
18 May, 2018, 11.46 AM IST
Sam Pitroda says collective leadership required in democracyWe need to talk about collective leadership. No person is qualified for anything. I am not qualified for everything, but as a group I am qu...
17 Oct, 2017, 10.12 PM IST
For Sonam Kapoor, the Bhagvad Gita is a way of lifeSonam admires Amrita Sher-Gil, Sarojini Naidu & Neerja Bhanot. She also feels that Emma Watson is incredible.
18 Oct, 2016, 01.38 PM IST
8,500 letters received by Mahatma Gandhi to be published by Sabarmati AshramThe publishing of letters received by Gandhiji would bring to the fore the exchanges between him and the greats of his time.
30 Nov, 2015, 11.16 AM IST
Distinguished diplomat Nalin Surie appointed as head of MEA-run think tank ICWAThe decision to appoint Surie was taken last week at ICWA's governing body meet and the former diplomat was asked to take charge immediatel...
27 Jul, 2015, 07.41 PM IST
Jamia Millia Islamia to introduce four new coursesThe online application process for the admissions to various undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses being offered by the varsity w...
12 Apr, 2015, 05.22 PM IST
Google pays tribute to M S Subbulakshmi by dedicating doodle on her 97th birthdayGoogle on Monday paid tribute to the doyen of Carnatic music M S Subbulakshmi by dedicating a colourful doodle on her 97th birthday.
16 Sep, 2013, 02.17 PM IST
- Coast Guard rescues fishing boat on high seas
At least 69 fishermen aboard five boats stranded in high seas off Orissa coast due to rough weather during the last one week was rescued by...
22 Jun, 2011, 10.41 PM IST
- Gandhi was the greatest actor in Indian history: Tom Alter
Actor Tom Alter and danseuse Mrinalini Sarabhai will do a reading of letters exchanged between Mahatma Gandhi and Sarojini Naidu till the f...
01 Oct, 2009, 03.26 PM IST
- 4 detained for arson at Joshi's house
Four persons detained for indulging in arson at Rita Joshi's residence.
16 Jul, 2009, 12.46 PM IST
- Works of Tagore, Netaji stolen from National Library?
A national treasure trove of rare books, manuscripts and letters associated with Rabindranath Tagore, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Sarat Cha...
05 Aug, 2008, 06.01 AM IST