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BJP loses big in 3 of 4 Lok Sabha constituencies in Himachal

The Bharatiya Janata Party, which won 25 seats in the Himachal Pradesh elections, suffered a setback in the assembly segments falling under Shimla, Hamirpur and Kangra parliamentary constituencies......

'The war has come home to us'

'Vibhuti was a braveheart.''He always said I cannot stay behind. He always wanted to lead.'A cousin and friend remember Major Dhaundiyal who made the supreme sacrifice for the motherland on Monday.......

Fewer criminals, more crorepatis in Himachal assembly

The newly elected Legislative Assembly in Himachal Pradesh has seen a decline in the number of members who are facing criminal cases. Of the 68 newly elected MLAs, 14 MLAs or 21 per cent have......

'Lashkar is a jihadi Frankenstein today'

Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Tayiba's recent attempt to recruit an American national to carry out terrorist attacks against targets in India, including individuals and institutions, is yet......

Security upped at Woodstock, Doon schools

Following inputs from the Home Ministry about terror threats, security has been stepped up at the campuses of Doon School in Dehra Dun and Woodstock school in Mussoorie, officials said. The......

Despite downturn, Doon auto bulb industry thrives

For GBPL Industries, which produces auto bulbs in Dehra Dun, the recession seems good news. GBPL registered a 25 per cent growth this financial year despite the slowdown in economy and auto sector......

Proud father to gift five-star hotel to Abhinav

For the 50-odd employees of the Bindra Farm here, there is a special reason to rejoice the Olympic gold medal victory of ace shooter Abhinav Bindra. Tucked away in the Doon Valley, the 9-acre......

Doon Valley battle-gear shines in Hollywood

Relaxing on a cozy sofa at their "Khukhri" factory on the outskirts of Dehra Dun, the capital of Uttarakhand, Sudhir Windlass and his son Ranit chat about Iron Man, the Hollywood film that the two......

The strange case of Darjeeling tea

If you can't brew champagne in California (even though you use the same sort of grapes) but have to call it sparkling wine or something equally silly, why should you be able to call tea grown in......

India poised to become world's healthcare centre

India, with its immense expertise, sophisticated infrastructure and low costs, is poised to become the healthcare destination of the world, Dr Anupam Sibal, medical director, Indraprastha Apollo......

Taking Shanghai to eight cities in 48 hours!

When the Delhi High Court dismissed the PIL against the song Bharat mata ki jaiin Shanghai on Wednesday, Dibakar Banerjee breathed asigh of relief."Because of the unending travel and these......

Why Shashi Kapoor watched Rockstar

The much-praised film Rockstar had an unexpected patron on Monday evening: the ailing yesteryear star Shashi Kapoor.Shashi, who emblazoned his name across the marquee with a series of romantic......

Karan Johar comes to Ranbir's rescue

Karan Johar doesn't only say it. He really believes it's all about loving the family. He agreed to let Rishi Kapoor stay back in Mumbai for his son Ranbir Kapoor's concert on November 1 although......

Salifu Mohd. upsets Bopanna

Top seed Rohan Bopanna was knocked out of the ONGC-ITF Masters tennis tournament losing both his singles as well as doubles matches in Dehra Dun on Tuesday.Salifu Mohd. of Ghana caused a major......

Ramaswami-Sipaeya win ITF doubles title

Ajay Ramaswami and Sunil Kumar Sipaeya won their fourth title by lifting the doubles crown in the $10,000 ONGC ITF Futures men's tennis tournament at the Doon School complex in Dehra Dun on......

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