On October 2, the government will roll out the comprehensive plan in 10 districts. The ministry has had a series of discussions with the National Institute of Rural Development, which is to be the nodal body for overseeing the convergence of all rural schemes.
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra hit back at the Congress a day after it cited some audio clips to accuse some saffron party leaders, including Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, of conspiring to topple the Ashok Gehlot government in the state.
Fitness expert Brinda Sapat has a cocktail of high-powered exercises in store to knock you into shape at express pace this year. Check them out!
Designer label Lecoanet Hemant showcased three distinct lines on the third day of the LFW -- sporty vests and jackets for men, slinky cocktail dresses for women and a third, very unusual organic line of 'Ayurganic' clothing. Read on.
Guests were treated to an evening of polo and high-street fashion.
The five-six men, wearing saffron T-shirts and kurta, started the sloganeering when the train was about to halt at the metro station, according to a PTI reporter who was at the spot.
Directed by cinematographer-turned-director K V Anand -- who gave the differently styled Kana Kandein -- Ayan is not just a masala film but a fairly logical one too.
The leaked toxicology report of Michael Jackson claims that the pop star had lethal levels of potent painkillers and drugs in his body at the time of his death, triggering suspicion that it may be a case of homicide.
Michael Jackson had been taking a cocktail of seven prescription drugs that caused the fatal cardiac arrest, if reports are to be believed.
Perch, New Delhi's first wine and coffee bar, has an expansive wine list but could do with a few more options for coffee
Union Tourism Minister Shripad Naik has said that the pub culture needs to be controlled and that tourism should not be promoted on its basis.
Sugar-powered cars may be our future. Researchers have developed a 'revolutionary' process for converting plant sugars into hydrogen, which they claim could be used to cheaply and efficiently run vehicles. According to the researchers, the conversion process involves combining plant sugars, water and a cocktail of powerful enzymes to produce hydrogen and carbon dioxide under mild reaction conditions.
'A poorly conceived reboot that's overlong, overdramatic and overdone, Love Aaj Kal simply cannot differentiate between pyaar and parody,' says Sukanya Verma.
Barbara Mori, Hrithik Roshan's co-star in Kites, was spotted at the red carpet in Cannes.
The test is over. And now, it's time to see the results.
Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan or Ranveer Singh? Take your pick!
The dope sample of shot putter Inderjeet Singh taken on June 29 during National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Hyderabad has returned clean but the case relating to his earlier A sample which came out positive still stands, according to sources.
The best way to note Obama's historical swearing in is in stylish, but subdued, duds.
Make summer fun with these simple recipes.
Luck By Chance's music is aimed at the Dil Chahta Hai generation of Bollywood viewers -- definitely urban. Let's hope the movie matches up.
Clever alliterations and Akshay Kumar in a 'spoofy-autobiographical self merged with a Jackie Chan'esque avatar - Chandni Chowk To China might just mark the beginning of a rocking January.
It's going to be a very different world out there. Here are some hints for preparing for it.
Goa's nondescript bars, which usually also serve as smoking holes, have turned into no-smoking zones within 48 hours of the new anti-smoking law coming into force.
What would it be like to be on the world's largest cruise ship? You won't have to wonder any more, as here's the first look inside the largest cruise ship -- the 228,081-ton Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas. Take a look at this mammoth ship, which boasts of dozens of eateries, bars and showrooms as well as an array of deck-top amusements including a multi-deck water slide area, surfing pools and rock climbing walls.
Going out today? Sukanya Verma picks out a dress for you!
Why are students being forced to go abroad to study?
A bench of Justices S B Sinha and H S Bedi also reduced the age limit of such bartenders from 25 to 21 years.
Know how 18-year-olds in Australia celebrate when they complete their schooling?
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, chairman of Kingdom Holding company will become the first private owner of A380 Flying Palace, Airbus said.
The folks at Bridal Asia hosted high tea earlier this week to announce the dates of the first Bridal Asia Show in Mumbai.
Presenting celebrity showstoppers who scorched the ramp at the Pune Fashion Week 2016.
With Chitiram Pesuthadi, Mysskin announced his arrival as a name to reckon with.
Sunita Roy Chowdhury lets you know how you can stay healthy this festive season.
India's policy of rupee appreciation has had the unfortunate, and predictable, effects of not only hurting the Indian economy but also benefiting the Chinese economy.
It's time to DETOX. Cleanse your bodies, clear your minds and reboot your entire system for the year ahead. Here are 10 spots that make getting your system back on track a luxurious experience.
Bacardi Bar League announces the launch of the India leg of the Bacardi Martini Grand Prix, a globally recognised competition for bartenders.
The catering industry was once wedding-centric. Now it's learning to do things in style, to match the evolving tastes of a young, corporate India.
'My team gave their best. They played a very good second half and missed qualifying by just a few minutes. These kind of matches build the character of the team.'
When it comes to global investing, everyone discusses big markets like China and India. But there's money to be made in smaller markets, too.
