Dow row: London Olympics Ethics Commissioner Quits
Sustainability Commissioner to the London 2012 Olympics, Meredith Alexander, quit on Thursday in protest of the sponsorship deal with Dow Chemical...
Monday, 30 November -1, 05:30:00 AM IST
President's Address to the Nation
In an apparent reference to the civil society movement for a strong Lokpal, President Pratibha Patil today said one has to be cautious in bringing...
Monday, 30 November -1, 05:30:00 AM IST
No Bharat Ratna in Sports, Just Eight Padma Shris
The names of Dhyan Chand, Sachin Tendukar, Abhinav Bindra and Vishwanathan Anand were banded about for the Bharat Ratna.
Monday, 30 November -1, 05:30:00 AM IST
Freedom Fighters to Stay Away from R day Function
After 18-year wait for 'Sangrami Bhawan' land, the freedom fighters from Kendrapara district have decided to stay away from the official Republic...
Monday, 30 November -1, 05:30:00 AM IST
New Vande Mataram to Mark 63rd Republic Day
New Delhi: To mark India's 63rd Republic day, 21 eminent singers and musicians have lent their voice to a new rendition of India's national song 'Vande Mataram' composed by percussionist Bickram Ghosh. The new version of the song, originally...
What makes Republic Day Parade so Special?
Bangalore: India became a truly sovereign state on the 26th January 1950, which is one of the most important days in Indian history as it was on this day the constitution of India came into force and till date India has been celebrating this...
