The railways observed a week of Azadi ki Rail Gadi, from July 18-23, through 27 trains and 75 railway stations, across 24 states that are linked to the Indian freedom struggle.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is visiting Karnataka, said he intended to shut all the madrasas (Muslim religious schools) in his state, as they were not needed in "New India".
The film is being submitted for BAFTA members' consideration in all categories including Best Film, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Leading Actress and Film Not in the English Language.
Mateen, who was killed by police after his attack on Pulse nightclub, was removed from the Florida Department of Correction's Criminal Justice Training Institute on April 27, 2007, for sleeping in class and making "extremely disturbing" comments about weapons.
Few actors share Kareena's fearlessness for closeups in their 40s. A still force in a high-strung thriller, her marvellously opaque portrayal of a woman hiding skeletons in her closet turns a crafty police procedural into a wistful story of survival, observes Sukanya Verma.
The Eternal Gandhi Museum is the only Gandhi-related museum in the United States, dedicated to Gandhi, to preserve and promote his ever-lasting legacy of nonviolent conflict resolution.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will commence day-to-day hearing from August 2 on a batch of petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Thriller, horror, feel-good, rom-com, action, vendetta, biopics -- you name it, you got it on OTT this week.
Jahan claimed she was returning home from her son's school on Wednesday when hundreds of local residents in Golabari area surrounded and intimidated her for attending the recital in a hijab.
The incident had occurred in Pimpri city on Saturday in apparent protest against minister Patil's controversial remark about Dr BR Ambedkar and social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule.
Referencing to a decline in manufacturing in democratic countries such as India and the US in recent years as production shifted to China, Gandhi said the shift had produced mass inequality and anger which needed urgent attention and dialogue.
In the fallout of alleged rape of a six-year old girl at a public school that triggered public outrage, Bangalore Police has issued tough guidelines to schools in the city for safety of children and warned of prosecution in the event of its non-compliance.
A 20-year-old Indian-origin student has been killed in his dormitory in the United States state of Indiana and his Korean roommate was taken into custody, according to media reports.
Giving details of Rajan's 'course schedule' for 2016-17, Chicago Booth School said this course will explore the challenges of corporate finance and investment in a more integrated global economy.
As many as 5,885 students from the Chandigarh University and other schools and colleges along with volunteers of the NID Foundation and other dignitaries gathered for the flag formation at the Chandigarh Cricket Stadium here, according to a release issued by the university.
Leading scientists and experts said this monumental accomplishment not only marks India's indelible imprint on lunar exploration but also demonstrates the prowess of human collaboration, determination, and cutting-edge technology.
If you're planning to quit your job and pursue a personal business venture, be prepared to face criticism, more challenges and excruciating work hours -- and that's just to start with.
Munde alleged "sensationalisation" of news, with her party colleague and state minister Sudhir Mungantiwar saying that her statement was taken out of context.
'I didn't want to do a highlight reel with greatest hits of Yash Raj Films.' 'I wanted to do an actual story.'
'Perhaps the government should explain how the same scientific temper, which authored a precise landing for Chandrayaan-3, finds the periodic table and the theory of evolution not good enough for inclusion in the educational curriculum,' asserts Shyam G Menon.
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The university's academic council in a meeting on Friday had passed a motion for the removal of the chapter titled Modern Indian Political Thought.
Maharashtra has reported 31 positive cases, Kerala 19, Uttar Pradesh 11, Delhi and Karnataka six each, Ladakh three, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Telangana two each; and Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab one case each. The total number of confirmed cases also includes 17 foreigners -- 16 Italian tourists and a Canadian, it said.
It's important for GenZers to know what they are getting themselves into: If you're going on a date, clearly state your intentions ahead of time! That way, there won't be any surprises that could disrupt the flow of the evening, alerts Sybil Shiddell, country manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.
As Sachin Tendulkar completes his 50th birthday, an A-Z listing about the 'Little Master'.
According to a local media outlet, the shooting took place at or near the site of a Juneteenth music concert called "Moechella" on 14th and U Street.
India's women wrestlers push for reforms after sexual harassment case
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is set to embark on a three-day visit to London with the prime minister to formally open a memorial to Dr BR Ambedkar there even as opposition parties targeted the government over not being invited for the event.
Leaders of various political outfits took a dig at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday after the latter was dropped as the keynote speaker at a Wharton Business School event.
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Berlin-based boxer Sadia Bromand is fighting for her compatriots and wants to win the Olympic gold for the Afghan women living under oppression.
Sukanya Verma takes a look at all the strange ways Hindi films has dealt with the memory loss syndrome.
Our stars glitter and no doubt impress Anna Wintour, head priestess of global fashion.
Vidarbha wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma's finishing ability is like gold dust that the current Indian T20 set-up is desperately seeking.
The BJP state unit is banking on the party's central leadership to shore up its prospects in the May 10 assembly polls as it fights anti-incumbency.
A memorial is being planned for Indian teenager Zarine Rentia, who died after a public campaign to allow her to stay in the United Kingdom failed. Rentia, 15, suffered from the rare disease Fanconi-Bickel Syndrome. She returned to India in February after a judge turned down her appeal to stay in the UK on the ground that she could be treated in India.
Navneet would like to believe the medal was worth the sacrifice.
Middle Earth comes to OTT as does a spate of other offerings. Sukanya Verma gives you your OTT menu.
Modi broke away from the Special Protection Group security cover to meet a group of school children.
There were many people who wanted to seek favours from her by offering lakhs and crores of rupees even through her family members when she was Odisha's transport minister. She never allowed any kind of corrupt practices to touch her department officials, family members or the supporters who have stood by her.
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