Admiral describes it as 'a path-breaking change'; defence ministry official disagrees.
The ceremony held on January 29 every year marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations.
Devotees were not allowed to enter inside the temple premises when Modi was offering prayers.
An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.
Reader Ashok Kumar M has sent us a photograph.
The death toll from the Uttarakhand glacier disaster rose to 31 with five more bodies being recovered, officials said on Tuesday as multiple agencies raced against time to reach about 30 workers trapped inside a tunnel in a power project site and 175 people remained missing.
Sun Mere Bandhu Re: The Musical World of S D Burman by Sathya Saran reveals many interesting anecdotes from the late composer's life in Hindi films
We present an excerpt from Kishore Kumar: Method In Madness by Derek Bose.
The bench will be headed by Justice N V Ramana and also comprise Justices S K Kaul, R Subhash Reddy, B R Gavai and Surya Kant.
Milkha Singh, Ashok Kumar and Amandeep Johl carded four-under 68 in a four-way lead on the opening day of the tournament.
Suresh Raina has pulled out of the Indian Premier League citing 'personal reasons', the franchise said on Saturday.
S P Chowrasia finished two strokes ahead of defending champion Ashok Kumar in the third leg of the Amby Valley PGA Indian golf tour.
All transfers and promotions for next financial year will be decided by respective banks, not by the merged entity.
The sporting fraternity bowed in admiration as India's pride, Sachin Tendulkar, walked into the sunset after a glorious 24-year-long international cricket career and welcomed the government's decision to confer him with the Bharat Ratna.
The incident took place at Asawati village in the Faridabad parliamentary constituency where polling was held on May 12.
Rai hinted that his daughter might contest the coming assembly polls.
In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Ashok Kumar, Utpal Dutt and A K Hangal starrer Shaukeen (1982).
'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.
The Lucknow golfer won the year's final title on the Indian PGA tour by two strokes.
India will export anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, high in demand globally, only to foreign governments and not to private companies, as the product is under prohibited or banned category of exports, sources said. Although exports of this medicine is completely banned, India has decided to export this anti-malarial drug in sync with its global commitment to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
'I feel both deserve to be honoured with Bharat Ratna. Why not? They are our national heroes who have been inspiring a generation of sportspersons and will continue to do so'
Former Supreme Court judge Ashok Kumar Ganguly, accused of sexually harassing a law intern, on Tuesday hit out at the media for repeatedly asking whether he would resign as the chairman of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission.
Ashok Kumar Tomar, who was posted in the central district, was suspended for allegedly threatening the family of the victim.
Sukanya Verma shows us how Bollywood has depicted housework on the big screen.
Foot-tapping music and soulful classical renditions reverberated at Vijay Chowk on Wednesday as the Republic Day celebrations culminated with the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi.
There are many, many instances of this 'dark' approach. Sukanya Verma looks at a few.
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
Sukanya Verma lists memorable instances of stars entertaining kids over the years.
'The BJP's modus operandi is not just to be intolerant of dissent, it is to create mistrust and doubt between communities and the electoral process itself.'
What has Tehelka's greatness to do with an act of sexual assault by its editor-in-chief, asks Shivam Vij
Using drones and remote-sensing equipment, rescue teams intensified efforts on Wednesday to reach the 25-35 men trapped in a sludge-choked tunnel since the Uttarakhand glacier disaster three days ago and more than 170 remained missing, hopes of finding them alive fading with every passing hour.
Here's looking back the Bollywood's judges over the years.
Hindi cinema has completed a grand century and we can't help but marvel at all it has to offer. From a breathtaking collection of films to a range of versatile actors. We ask you, Dear Readers, to tell us who you think are the Best Bollywood Actors and Actresses of all times.
'We will prioritise our requirements so that the country's maritime interests are not compromised.'
A statue of Dr B R Ambedkar was found desecrated in Gyanpur district on Tuesday morning, leading to tension in the area, police said.
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