245 killed in Brazil nightclub fire
Rio de Janeiro: A massive fire in a crowded nightclub in Brazil’s university city of Santa Maria killed at least 245 people, Xinhua reported…
England secure consolation win
Dharamsala: Ian Bell’s unbeaten 113 helped England to a seven-wicket win over India in their fifth and final One-Day International played at the Himachal…
Modi discusses 2014 polls with new BJP chief
New Delhi: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra ModI, a top contender in the BJP for the post of prime minister, met the partys’s new president,…
Virbhadra congratulates Vijay Kumar for Padma award
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Saturday congratulated London Olympic silver medallist shooter Vijay Kumar, who belongs to the state, for being chosen…
Vidarbha farmers protest with prayers on R-Day
Nagpur: As the nation celebrated the Republic Day, thousands of farmers from Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region Saturday worshipped portraits of political leaders and undertook a…
At Dharamshala, it’s not all about cricket this weekend
Dharamsala: For once, cricket might take a back seat. The snow-capped mountains, the tea gardens nearby and the spiritual pull of this picturesque capital of…
Military hardware, cultural diversity blend at R-Day parade
New Delhi: There was a perfect blend of indigenous military hardware and rich cultural diversity at India’s 64th Republic Day parade here today, as the…
Manipur blast mars Republic Day
Imphal: A bomb explosion today marred the Republic Day celebrations in Manipur, with Governor Gurbachan Jagat appealing for peace in the troubled state. Amid tight…
Thanks tweets Sridevi for Padma Shri listing
Mumbai: Actress Sridevi, who has been named for the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award, says she is honoured, and thanks her family, friends…
Republic Day functions peaceful in Kashmir valley
Srinagar: The Republic Day functions in the Kashmir Valley passed off peacefully today, with Rural Development Minister Ali Muhammad Sagar saying the gun had only…