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Jamdani saris a big hit at India International Trade Fair New Delhi, Nov 20: Jamdani saris are known for their fine texture, elegant colours and their steep price tags - but visitors to the ongoing India International Trade Fair nevertheless flocked the stalls of Bangladeshi textile houses to buy the exquisite six yards of cloth.

Tibetan art and manuscripts found in Himalayan caves linked to mythical 'Shangri-La' Washington, November 18 : A treasure trove of Tibetan art and manuscripts uncovered in 'sky high' Himalayan caves in Nepal could be linked to the storybook paradise of Shangri-La.

Transgenders and Shankaracharya come together on canvas New Delhi, Nov 18 : South Asian theatre, traditional Kathakali dance, a festival of transgenders and Adi Shankaracharya's text 'Saundariya Lehri' (Waves of Beauty) fuse in Chennai-based artist George Kuruvilla's works, now on display in the capital.

I have become addicted to Madur Bhandarkar Rahul Singh tells Jyothi Venkatesh that with Jail, the truth of his performance as an actor has gone up by many more degrees

Men say 'I love you' much quicker than women London, Nov 15 : Men are quicker to say 'I love you' to their partners than women, says a new study.

Migratory birds flock to Chandigarh Chandigarh, Nov 15 : Winter is here and it has brought hundreds of winged visitors from foreign shores to the city.

Indira Gandhi loved simple things: Shahnaz Husain By Shilpa Raina, New Delhi, Nov 15 : A woman who liked simple things and was 'in love with her country and grandchildren'. That's how herbal beauty care queen Shahnaz Husain describes Indira Gandhi, the 'iron lady' of Indian politics.

Blind ornithologist seeks to create digitised bird-call directory By Soudhriti Bhabani, Kolkata, Nov 15 : He is blind but can recognise more than 200 types of birds by their calls. He treks in the high Himalayas with gusto, transcending his physical inabilities to commune with nature.

Taj City Agra slips to third among great places in India New Delhi, Nov 12 : For several decades, Agra has been home to iconic heritage sites which are India's 'crowning glory' for their historic appeal and breathtaking splendour.

Six-yard wonder: Designer authors book about the sari New Delhi, Nov 11 : Did you know there are over 1,000 forms of saris in India? Bringing to the fore such facts while shedding light on the sari's traditional significance and styles of weaving, a book on the ancient yet elegant Indian attire was released in the capital Wednesday.

Of virgin beaches and Indian history lessons By Ritu Sharma, Port Blair, Nov 8 : Along with its crystal clear blue water, long white sand beaches, mangrove-lined creeks and diverse marine life, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands also provide the visitor with vital insights into Indian history.

Why fundamental scientific research has not caught on in India By Narayanan Suresh: This can happen only in India! Even as the nation continues to celebrate the success of Chandrayaan, the country's first space mission to moon, this is not something one of the seniormost scientists in India, Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao, is particularly thrilled about.

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.

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