Maharashtra: Independents may change poll equation

India's very own "banana republic"--Jalgaon district in northern Maharashtra that produces than 16 per cent of India's bananas and 3 per cent of the world's output--is living up to its name: in the......

Proving the historicity of Ram

Since thousands of years, not just in India but also all over the world, one of the greatest men who influenced and touched the hearts of millions both common men and elite alike -- with his......

Parvati Khan admits she performed 'abhishek'

Pop singer Parvati Khan on Friday admitted she performed an abhishek at the temple in Varanasi during Mahashivratri despite an earlier ban on her doing it.Recent reports that Khan had offered......

Spy versus saffron spy

The title says it all. Open Secrets: India's Intelligence Unveiled, by Maloy Krishna Dhar, contains enough ammo to demolish many a carefully built reputation.But most of what the former sleuth, who......

Paresh Mhatre claims Mr. Mumbai title

Paresh Mhatre of Matoshree Sports Club was adjudged the Champion of Champions in the Optimum Nutritions Mr. Mumbai Body Building Championship that was held at the Shivai Gymnasium ground, Matoshree......