Californian city celebrates Shivaji's birthday

A group of people, mainly from the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh’s Bay Area chapter, celebrated Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti (the birthday of Shivaji) at the Guadalupe River Park in San Jose,......

Time with tribals turned Lord Ram into perfect man: Modi

Reaching out to tribals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded their contribution to Indian culture through the ages and said Lord Ram drew inspiration from them during his exile as he......

It's an attack on police force, says Maha CM after Muslim cop is mobbed in Latur

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the attack on policemen in Latur district is an attack on the entire police force and such acts will not be "tolerated" in the future.......

Serum Institute fire caused by short circuit: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said the fire that broke out at the Serum Institute of India in Pune last month, in which five persons died, was caused due to short circuit.......

Losses in banking stocks pull Sensex below 51,000

ONGC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 5 per cent, followed by SBI, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Auto and Maruti. NSE Nifty gave up the 15,000 level, dropping 137.20 points to......

India slashes holidays for central staff

Government employees will have fewer holidays in 2010. Although the government has yet to act upon the Second Administrative Reforms Commission's recommendations to reduce staff holidays, it has......

Rupee up by 11 paise at 54.07 on dollar sales

The rupee on Wednesday strengthened by 11 paise to end at 54.07 on persistent selling of dollars by exporters and moderate capital inflows, amid reports of low volumes due to the ongoing two-day......

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

Noted playwright, actor and Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad, who left his indelible mark in the world of literature, theatre and cinema, passed away at his residence in Bengaluru on Monday morning......

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

In a career spanning over five decades, Girish Karnad lived several lives... not only on the stage, but also as a scholar, theatre personality, actor and director. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film......