Maulana Abul Kalam Azad`s teachings lauded on his birth anniversary

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 22:00

Hailing the contribution of late Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to the country, eminent speakers at an event here on Monday said his teachings needed to be spread among the people.

On Iqbal`s birth anniversary, his legacy remembered

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 10:29

Celebrating the 136th birth anniversary of renowned poet and philosopher Allama Mohammed Iqbal, speakers at a function here demanded government recognition for him.

Crowd management plan in place for Thackeray death anniversary

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 00:51

Expecting a huge crowd at the Shivaji Park on occasion of the first death anniversary of Balasaheb Thackeray on November 17, BMC and Mumbai police held a meeting to chalk out plans for the event.

Shakuntala Devi honoured by calculator-styled Google doodle

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 09:36

Today Google celebrates the 84th birth anniversary of mathematical genius Shakuntala Devi with its customary doodle. Shakuntala Devi, popularly known as the "Human Computer", was a child prodigy and mental calculator who had the remarkable ability to mentally solve complex mathematical problems. Google paid its tribute to her with a calculator font and her smiling picture.

Nation remembers Indira Gandhi on 29th death anniversary

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 09:38

The nation on Thursday remembered former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 29th death anniversary, with President Pranab Mukherjee and other leaders paying tributes to her.

Boyzone turns 20, releases new single`s video

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 15:56

Members of Irish band Boyzone, which had disbanded, have come together to celebrate their 20th anniversary by releasing the video of their new single ‘Love will save the day’.

Swami Vivekananda`s 150th birth anniversary celebrated in Seoul

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 13:04

The Vedanta Society of Korea celebrated Swami Vivekananda`s 150th birth anniversary here. The function showcased various facets of Indian culture, including dance, music, yoga, tourism and food.

Prateik Babbar cuts cake for mother`s 58th birth anniversary

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 17:38

Prateik, son of late actress Smita Patil, celebrated his mother`s 58th birth anniversary Thursday by cutting a cake in her memory with special kids from an NGO.

It’s been a year since Saif, Kareena embraced matrimony

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 11:40

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s wedding rituals were simple but it was indeed one of Bollywood’s big fat weddings of all times.

Saira and I mean more to each other now: Dilip Kumar

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 15:42

Thespian Dilip Kumar, who celebrates his 47th wedding anniversary with Saira Banu Friday, says their bond is more meaningful and stronger than ever before.

Would do a film soon: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 21:53

The Bollywood elite couple Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan have been repeatedly saying for the past few months that Aish is now ready to make a comeback to films after her long maternity leave but is still waiting for the right project.

US shutdown: White House wears deserted look, Obama remains low-key

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 20:03

As the partial US shutdown entered its second week, the impact was clearly visible at the White House where 3 out of 4 staffers have reportedly been asked to go on temporary unpaid leave.