Amarnath Yatra begins in tight security, inclement weather
bySrinagar, June 27 (IANS) The annual Amarnath Yatra to the cave shrine in the Kashmir Himalayas begins Friday, amid heightened security and in inclement…
Wire
Taliban talks figured prominently in US-India dialogue
byNew Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The US’ proposed talks with the Taliban in Qatar figured prominently in discussions between US Special Representative for Af-Pak…
First territory, now Punjab, Haryana spar over names
byChandigarh,: What’s in a name? Plenty, when it comes to Punjab and Haryana. For the last 47 years, the two states have been engaged…
Fusing modern designs with India’s vintage weaves
byNew Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Get the modern look in traditional Indian textiles! On a mission to revive the Indian craft industry, contemporary designers…
Hemkund Sahib shrine shut, rains lash Uttarakhand
byRishikesh/Lucknow, June 27 (IANS) The Sikh holy shrine at Hemkund Sahib, located 15,200 feet above sea level in Uttarakhad, has been shut for now…
Ira admires mom’s work, but not aping anyone
byMumbai, June 27 (IANS) “Aisha” fame Ira Dubey admires her mother, actress Lillete Dubey’s work and also takes tips from her on various things,…
Difficult to make your own way: Neil Nitin Mukesh
byMumbai, June 27 (IANS) He comes from a film family of singers but Neil Nitin Mukesh had to pave his own way into showbiz…
Ready to make up for Champions Trophy disappointment: Bravo
byKingston, June 27 (IANS/CMC) West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo says his team will attempt to make amends for their disappointing exit from the ICC…
Don’t want to take credit for ‘Bigg Boss’ success: Sudeep
byMumbai, June 27 (IANS) Southern superstar Sudeep, host of the Kannada version of “Bigg Boss”, gives credit to content and not his own popularity…
West Indies starting to shape up well: Gibson
byKingston, June 27 (IANS/CMC) West Indies head coach Ottis Gibson said his boys are confident the regional side has the strength in the squad…