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Journey of Indian railways depicted through stamps Kolkata, Nov 6 : An Indian man with a penchant for collecting railway stamps has compiled a book 'The Great Indian Railways Through Philately', which has exclusive, pictorial story of Indian railways depicted through stamps.

Are Indian women ready for beachwear? By Radhika Bhirani, New Delhi, Nov 6 : When Ritu Sen, 23, went on a holiday to the Andaman islands, she was the only Indian woman in a swimsuit while others on the beach either wore salwar kameez or saris. This was despite the many Indian designers who are launching chic beach and resort wear collections.

Barista says cheers to coffee with a touch of liqueur New Delhi, Nov 5: With coffee parlours becoming popular in Indian cities, Barista, the trend-setter in the country, now wants to take the concept to a new level, introducing liqueur-based beverages.

Koraput tribals resort to Black magic to get rid of 'unknown disease' Koraput, Nov. 4 : Tribals in Orissa's Koraput district are resorting to black magic and superstitions to get cured from the spell of an unknown disease, which the doctors are yet to identify.

Tribal festival enthralls people in Himachal's Kinnaur valley Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh), Nov.4 : A five-day tribal festival in Kinnaur valley of Himachal Pradesh which concluded on Tuesday enthralled the people by providing a glimpse of the rich tradition and folk forms of the State.

'Deep Daan Mahotsav' organized on Vaikunth Chaturdashi in Rishikesh Rishikesh, Nov.2: Thousands of lamps illuminated the river banks of Ganga here during the ''Deep Daan Mahotsav'' or, a lamp offering festival, marked here annually on the occasion of Vaikunth Chaturdashi.

Yummy Kannada cuisine at Dakshin food fest Chennai, Nov 2 : How about some Popai Bhaji, a Mangalorean curry masala made with raw papaya and greens, or Halwa Fugad, a spicy pomfret dish, or maybe, Rasayana - a broth made of tomato and pepper. Welcome to Kanara Jevan, a food festival of traditional Kannada cuisine, at Dakshin restaurants across India.

Safe food, hygiene will make eating out a pleasure in Delhi By Azera Rahman, New Delhi, Nov 1 : In a move to project Delhi as a "safe food destination" during the 2010 Commonwealth Games, a massive refurbishment programme is on to assess how hygienic the eateries in the metropolis are and how edible the food is.

Block 32 Trilokpuri now: Painted walls, scars within (25 years after Indira Gandhi's assassination) By Mayank Aggarwal, New Delhi, Nov 1 : On the face of it, there are no vestiges of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Trilokpuri. Congested lanes, poor roads and open drains mark the working class neighbourhood in east Delhi.

Block 32 Trilokpuri then: Hair, blood everywhere and absolutely no sound (25 years after Indira Gandhi's assassination) By Rahul Bedi, New Delhi, Nov 1 : It was a sight I will never forget in my life. Two alleyways in Trilokpuri, Block-32, littered with bodies, body parts, hair and blood.

On journey to India, searching for roots By Shubha Singh, New Delhi, Nov 1: Five people of Indian origin are on a journey to India to visit the villages that their ancestors left over a hundred years ago to work on sugar plantations in Caribbean colonies.

Ultrasound conducted on a tigress in 'Van Vihar National Park' to save her life Bhopal, Oct 31: In a first of its kind incident in India, a team of veterinary doctors performed an ultrasound on an ailing tigress in Bhopal's Van Vihar National Park.

Villagers perform last rites of favourite monkey Dabtori, Oct 30 : They considered him one of their own, and when 'Chhotu', a monkey, died the residents of an Uttar Pradesh village gave him a funeral according to vedic traditions.

Tawang revisited China's objection to the recent visit of the PM to Arunachal Pradesh and the forthcoming one by Dalai Lama to the Tawang monastery, makes Ranjita Biswas look back at a personal experience in 1962, and beyond Nineteen Sixty Two.

Green coloured products to promote environment conservation Moradabad, Oct 27 : The aluminium industry here is producing household and decorative items in the colour green with the theme of environment conservation.

Fish fair attracts hundreds in Manipur Imphal, Oct 27 : The Manipur Government has organised a fish fair cum competition to promote the fish business and help people get fish at reasonable prices in the state.

Haryana agriculture university gives tips to farmers Chandigarh, Oct 27: Scientists of a Haryana agricultural university Tuesday recommended new varieties of wheat and gave tips to farmers to increase crop production in the state, officials said.

Nida Mahmood gives sari a unique twist New Delhi, Oct 27 : Net, georgettes and chiffon saris draped on jeans - this is what talented designer Nida Mahmood showcased at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week(WIFW) here Tuesday.

Jasmine garlands, royal headgear for Yang, Lavrov By Fakir Balaji, Bangalore, Oct 27 : The foreign ministers of China and Russia got a royal welcome in India's IT city.

Sarees made from Aloe Vera fibre make waves in Tamil Nadu By Jayakumar, Chennai, Oct.26 : Having already been used in medicines and cosmetics, Aloe Vera has found its way into cloth. Weavers in Tamil Nadu are experimenting with it to make colourful sarees.

Solar power plant empowers villagers in Leh District By Jigmet Wangchuk, Leh, Oct.26 : The establishment of a small solar power plant has delighted villagers in Markha Valley in Jammu and Kashmir's Leh District.

A wave of cheer grips Mathura city over local boy's win in Reality show By Girish Chandra Dubey, Mathura/Varanasi, Oct.25 : The win of a local boy in a music-based Reality Show on Saturday night has spread a wave of cheer across the Mathura city.

Nag Nathiya festival draws large number of devotees to Varanasi Varanasi, Oct. 25 : The banks of the River Ganga in Varanasi recently turned into a sea of humanity on the occasion of 'Nag Nathaiya' meaning dance on the hood of a cobra, the mythical Kalia Nag.

Security gadgets witness high demand in Jammu and Kashmir By Parvez Butt, Srinagar, Oct 25: With incidents of burglary in shops or houses becoming a day-to-day affair, the demand for security gadgets is on the rise in the Valley.

In Kashmir, pizza culture smokes out family meals By Sarwar Kashani, Srinagar, Oct 25 : The joys of homely Kashmiri food spread over a 'dastar khwan', cloth on the floor, and eaten with the entire family are fast disappearing here. It's the call of pizzas, pastas, French fries and burgers in the valley now.

Persimmon fruit harvest quite a treat in Himachal By Vishal Gulati, Shimla, Oct 25 : Himachal Pradesh is expecting a bumper harvest of the exotic persimmon with the trees literally drooping under the weight of the luscious fruit even though unfavourable weather through the season hit other crops like apple and cherry.

Role of teachers in early detection of breast cancer stressed Tiruchirapalli, Oct 25 : Women teachers have a great role in early detection of breast-cancer among adolescent girls especially those in rural areas, Managing Trustee of Gandhigram Trust and Hospital, Dindigul, R Kousalya Devi said.

Declare places linked with Mahatma heritage sites: Grandson Shimla, Oct 24 : Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Gopalkrishna Gandhi Saturday demanded that the places where the Father of the Nation had embarked his historic journeys and where he stayed should be developed as heritage sites.

Mulberry Tea, jam to make waves Kashmir Valley Srinagar, Oct 21 : The Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology is taking steps to introduce the world famous Mulberry Tea.

Priests perform traditional Hindu fire ritual in Himachal Pradesh Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Oct 20: In tune with an ancient Hindu tradition, priests in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu region on Tuesday commenced the Ashwamedha Yagna, the fire ritual as narrated in Ramayana and Mahabharata, amid chantings from Vedic scriptures.

Use of Air Force firepower in anti-Naxal operations By Air Marshal S.G.Inamdar, New Delhi: We have used Air Force firepower with telling, if not decisive, effect in the past, in serious insurgency situations bordering on armed revolt/ secession, in the '60s, in a part of our country. It is nothing new.

Iranian musicians enthrall people in Kashmir Srinagar, Oct 20 : Residents of Kashmir were treated to Iranian music during a Sufi music event held in Srinagar.

Assam musicians promote national integration and peace through music By Peter Todd Alex, Haflong (Assam), Oct 17: Two young Jeme Naga musicians from Assam have brought out a music album, which endeavors to promote national integration, peace, development and unity.

Floriculture business a boon in Nagaland Imphal, Oct 17: Demand for flowers and its decorative forms amongst people is rising in Nagaland, which has made floriculture a profitable business for farmers across the State.

Bhopal witnesses buffalo fight post Diwali Bhopal, Oct. 19 : Hundreds of people gathered to witness Bhopal's famous buffalo fight, which forms integral part of post-Diwali celebrations.

A doctor cycles to spread message of world peace By Sharda Lahangir, Bhubaneshwar, Oct 19 : The cyclist, who is on a unique pedaling expedition spreading the message of world peace, recently reached Bhubaneshwar.

Butterflies in your stomach? Go to the conservatory at Lodhi Garden New Delhi, Oct 19 : In a world where most men and women are struggling for their daily survival, environmentalists have a way of their own to save precious flora and fauna and often find an occasion to deliver a message to the people anywhere and everywhere.

Butterfly park inaugurated in the capital New Delhi, Oct 19 : The Lodhi Gardens in Delhi will now host a wide variety of butterflies in a dedicated conservatory that was inaugurated Monday.

A gender bender in the worship of Goddess Lakshmi New Delhi, Oct 17 : The rites of invoking Goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu whom millions worship on Diwali, is also mired in several "gender loopholes", says writer-researcher R. Mahalakshmi, a professor of ancient history at Jawaharlal Nehru University here.

It's a dog's Diwali! Even the most confident dogs can be scared of fireworks and crackers. India Blooms correspondent Sreya Basu offers tips on caring your pooch this Diwali

Celebrating Diwali with safety twist With another festival of light here, it's high time to check on some safety tips to ensure a 'Happy Diwali'. India Blooms correspondent Sreya Basu reports

Varanasi witnesses high demand for flowers on the occasion of Diwali By Girish Kumar Dubey, Varanasi, Oct.15 : Ahead of Diwali, the festival of lights, flowers are in high demand in the holy city Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

It's a dog's Diwali! Even the most confident dogs can be scared of fireworks. India Blooms offers tips to care of your pooch this Diwali

And now, for a bit of kathak in the Commons By Dipankar De Sarkar, London, Oct 15: Put it down to an Indian autumn - after a performance of Bollywood dance at Buckingham Palace, it was the turn of kathak in the House of Commons.

200-feet high hillock caves in Jharkhand Ranchi, Oct 14: People residing in Silli Block in Ranchi are a worried lot after a 200-feet high hillock in Jumla mountains range caved in on Wednesday.

Mama Mia, a musical play staged by schoolchildren in Shillong By D. Henpilen, Shillong, Oct.12 : To promote theatre art in Meghalaya, a musical play was staged which also offered a platform to schoolchildren to showcase their talent.

Return of the native: Assam's youth head back home By Azera Rahman, Guwahati, Oct 11 : In Paulo Coelho's 'Alchemist', a shepherd wanders all over in search of treasure only to find the gold in his own backyard. The fable seems to be coming true in Guwahati, which is witnessing a reverse migration of its youth who had travelled to greener pastures.

The fighting fit journey of Kashmir's Bakerwal goatherds By F. Ahmed, Srinagar, Oct 11 : The seasonal migration of the Bakerwals from the highland pastures of Kashmir Valley to their homes in the warmer Jammu region has begun and will see the hardy goatherds travel over 300 km across the Pir Panjal mountains with their flocks of sheep and goat. Undertaken on foot every year, it is a journey of grit and fitness.

Images of domestic violence through cross-cultural art By Madhusree Chatterjee, New Delhi, Oct 11 : Daddy tastes like tangy soup - if you have the gall to kill him and gouge out his lungs. The daddy broth by Estonian artist Marko Maetamm is part of a set of four graphic art compositions in water colour with accompanying texts.

Healing festival held in Nagaland Kohima, Oct.10 : Nagaland has been affected by various problems like militancy, alcoholism, drug addiction and various other social evils for decades. To handle these social problems, an inter-denominational healing festival was organized in Kohima recently.

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