India

Bollywood: Riteish-Genelia Look Happy on Their Wedding Day (PHOTOS)

One of Bollywood's more glamorous couples - Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza - finally tied the knot with each other, on Friday at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Mumbai.

Feb 3, 2012

New Zealand School to Teach Sanskrit

In a bid to enhance the learning process of children a school in New Zealand teaches Sanskrit as a "base of study" and as a "road map for understanding English".

Feb 3, 2012

2G Scam: SC Cancels Licenses, Refuses to Probe Chidambaram's Role, CVC to Monitor Investigation

The Supreme Court Thursday cancelled all 122 telecom licenses allotted under the 2G spectrum allocation during former telecom minister A Raja's regime.

Feb 2, 2012

IAF to Acquire Rafale Fighter Planes (PHOTOS)

French company Dassault has won a multi-billion deal to supply 126 Medium Multi- Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) to the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Feb 2, 2012

Allaboutrajni.com: Rajinikanth Web Site Runs Without Internet

It may sound like a joke about Tamil superstar Rajinikanth; but its real, a website dedicated to the actor runs without the Internet!

Feb 1, 2012

Martyrs' Day: India Pays Homage (PHOTOS)

The country held services across the country, in memory of freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for a free and independent India. The Government of India led by example, honoring martyrs at Raj Ghat in New Delhi, on Monday.

Jan 30, 2012

2012 Filmfare Awards: Khan Brigade Missing from Popular List

Bollywood's leading film awards, the Filmfare Awards, held its 57th edition on Sunday, in Mumbai. The lead honors went to Ranbir Kapoor and Vidya Balan, for "Rockstar" and "The Dirty Picture", respectively. Priyanka Chopra also struck gold, winning the Best Female Actor (Critics) award for "7 Khoon Maaf". Here is complete list of the winners of the Filmfare Awards 2012.

Jan 30, 2012

India to Finance Chicago University to Establish Vivekananda Chair

In an effort to promote the legacy of spiritual leader Swamy Vivekananda, India will provide a grant of $ 1.5 million to the University of Chicago (UOC) to establish a Vivekananda Chair called 'The Indian Ministry of Culture Vivekananda Chair'.

Jan 30, 2012

Anna Hazare Arrives in Delhi for Medical Check-Up

Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare has arrived in New Delhi for a medical check-up at a multi-specialty hospital.

Jan 29, 2012

The Best Performers in Republic Day Parade [PHOTOS]

The Ministry of Defense on Saturday announced the list of the best contingents and tableauxs in R-Day parade held on the Rajpath on Jan 26.

Jan 29, 2012

'Talaash' Releases First Teaser

One of the more anticipated films of 2012, "Talaash", released its first teaser clip.

Jan 29, 2012

Assembly Elections: Heavy Polling in Manipur

As the voting of Manipur Assembly election 2012 was started at 7 am voters in the state are coming out of their house to exercise their franchise admits restriction by rebel groups on Saturdays.

Jan 28, 2012

Jagriti Yatra: Motivates Yatris to become Agents of Change

In a bid to encourage entrepreneurship and help the world discover India and its people, Internet search engine Google conducted a 15 day "Jagriti Yatra" that covered 8,500km. The journey finished on Jan. 8.

Jan 28, 2012

NBC Removes Objectionable Term After Hindus Protest

National Broadcasting Company (NBC), Chicago, which sparked an outrage among the Hindus with its commentary on an ice hockey match, has removed the objectionable term "weird" from its Web site.

Jan 27, 2012

Kerala Governor M O H Farook Dead

Kerala Governor M O H Farook died at a hospital in Chennai due to kidney failure Thursday night.

Jan 27, 2012