Kashmiri folk theatre makes its way to modern stage
New Delhi: The ancient tradition of Bhand Pather, a folk performance genre from Kashmir, is trying to find a slot in mainstream theatre, taking…
Karan gets rights of Madan Mohan’s classics for ‘Bombay Talkies’
Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Karan Johar has reportedly got the rights to four recorded classics composed by the late Madan Mohan for his…
UP wins ‘most improved state’ award under health insurance scheme
Lucknow, April 6 (IANS) In a first, Uttar Pradesh has been selected as the “most improved state” under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)….
Maoists blow up railway track in Bihar
Patna, April 6 (IANS) Maoists Saturday blew up a railway track in Bihar to enforce a two-day strike called by them to protest against…
Raninder re-elected NRAI president
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Raninder Singh was Saturday re-elected unopposed as the president of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI). This was…
IPL: Rajasthan Royals to bat against Delhi Daredevils
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals opted to bat in their Indian Premier League match against Delhi Daredevils at the Ferozeshah Kotla here…
IAAF unhappy with Moscow World Championships promos
Moscow, April 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The International Association of Athletics Federations has criticised Russian government officials – including President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister…
After intense films, ‘Chennai Express’ nice change: SRK (Interview)
Vancouver, April 6 (IANS) Superstar Shah Rukh Khan picks films instinctively, but he is especially happy with Rohit Shetty’s “Chennai Express” as he believes…
British woman murdered in Srinagar houseboat, Dutchman held
Srinagar: A 24-year-old British woman was found murdered Saturday in a houseboat on Dal Lake in Srinagar. A Dutch national who had also been…
President hails ties with Iceland
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday met Iceland’s President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson and expressed his gratitude over his country’s “principled” and…