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NCERT panel for replacing 'India' with 'Bharat' in textbooks

The committee has also recommended highlighting 'Hindu victories' in various battles in the textbooks. IMAGE: A girl reads a book at a roadside book stall in Nagpur. Image used only for......

President presents Padma awards to 63 winners

Indian Space Research Organisation chairman G Madhavan Nair, Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, historian Ramachandra Guha and noted billiard player Pankaj Advani were among the 63......

These Indian-Americans want Trump as next US president

A group of Indian-Americans has formed a committee to campaign for Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump, describing him the best hope for the country. 'Indian-Americans for Trump 2016'......

Mrinalini Sarabhai, legendary Indian classical dancer, passes away

Renowned classical dancer and Padma Bhushan recipient Mrinalini Sarabhai, who was wife of father of India's space programme Dr Vikram Sarabhai, passed away on Thursday due to old age-related......

We are facing an unprecedented situation: Sahitya Akademi chief

A clueless Sahitya Akademi has now called a meeting of its executive council on October 23 to decide the future course of action. Akshat Kaushal reports. Even as the number of literary......

Padma Vibhushan for Tata, Mittal, Oberoi, Murthy

India's biggest takeover tycoon Ratan Tata and the richest man Lakshmi Mittal have been named for this year's second top civilian award 'Padma Vibhushan' for their contribution in the areas of......

'Thank God and Reddy for saving our banks'

The country must thank God and the previous Reserve Bank of India Governor Y V Reddy for safeguarding the banking system in India from the global financial meltdown, Punjab National Bank's chairman......

Retail king Yusuff Ali's amazing success story

Ranked 737 in the Forbes global billionaire list with personal wealth of $2.4 billion, Yusuffali's diversification does not stop here. Yusuff Ali seen with former late President APJ Kalam.......

Metro Man Sreedharan in US top 25 newsmakers list

Delhi Metro chief E Sreedharan, credited with changing the face of public transport in the Indian capital, is on the 'top 25 newsmakers of 2005' list compiled by the United States' Engineering......

PIX: Sridevi, Sharmila Tagore receive Padma awards

Veteran actresses Sridevi and Sharmila Tagore, among other luminaries from various fields, were felicitated at the Padma awards by Pranab Mukherjee, President of India, at Rashtrapati Bhavan's......

Which Indian actor should be given Padma awards? Tell us!

Late actor Rajesh Khanna and his co-star in many films Sharmila Tagore will be awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civillian award for an Indian, on Republic Day. Sridevi will receive the......

And Manoj Bajpayee turns 50...

Manoj Bajpayee celebrated his 50th birthday on April 23 with family and friends. We rarely see pictures of the brilliant actor at filmi parties, so it was very interesting to note who his friends......

Sonu Niigaam rocks Atlantic City

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10 reasons to watch out for Luck

Shree Ashtavinayak CineVision Ltd's latest offering Luck, directed by Soham Kaal Shah is an action adventure, all set to take audiences on a thrilling ride. Here's why we can't wait for this one.......

FIRST LOOK: Dravid receives Padma Bhushan; Congratulate him!

India's batting great Rahul Dravid was conferred the Padma Bhushan by President Pranab Mukherjee at a civil investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.The former India captain......

Chak de! India's hockey heroes felicitated

IMAGE: Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju with India's former hockey players. Photographs: Kiren Rijiju/Twitter Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday honoured the former hockey players for......

Why Politics and sports should not be mixed...

‘When India and Pakistan play in any sport it really augers well for the relationship of both nations in getting closer to each other’ India’s Pankaj Advani won his 13th world......

Sarita's Asiad incident brought bad name to the country: Milkha

Sarita Devi on the Incheon Asian Games podium. Photograph: PTI Legendary sprinter Milkha Singh criticised boxer Sarita Devi for refusing to accept the bronze medal during the Asian Games' victory......

First Look! 'Angel' Sania Mirza campaigns for PETA

Sania Mirza. Courtesy: PETA It was just last week that tennis star Sania Mirza put India on World Cup. The first-time combination of Sania and Brazil's Bruno Soares clicked brilliantly as they won......

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