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Chandigarh ‘magical’ carnival begins Nov 25
With the theme of ‘Jaadunagri – Explore the Magical World’, the annual Chandigarh Carnival is set to begin on a colourful note Nov 25. The three-day event will begin from the carnival village in
Read More »Guide book to tackle child abuse released
What is the difference between “good touch” and “bad touch” A guide book that talks about different types of violence faced by children and ways to protect themselves was released by a non government
Read More »When Indira’s birth drew long faces!
When Indira was born on Nov 19, 1917, the Scottish doctor who was attending to Kamla Nehru announced to Jawaharlal Nehru: “It is a bonny lassie, Sir!” The womenfolk around Jawaharlal’s mother, Swaroop Rani,
Read More »Vinod Mehta gets to top with ‘Lucknow Boy’
Noted editor Vinod Mehta’s “Lucknow Boy” tops the non-fiction list this week while Chetan Bhagat dominates the fiction category with his new book “Revolution 2020″ on the bestseller list. Non-Fiction 1. “Lucknow Boy” Author:
Read More »Rural poverty alleviation project for northeast approved
The government Wednesday approved a Rs.683 crore project to improve the living standards of rural areas in four northeastern states — Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura — fighting high poverty ratios. The plan, North
Read More »Introducing children to Humayun’s tomb
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture Monday released a guidebook of Humayun’s tomb for children in a bid to attract them to the 16th century monument and
Read More »Kids run as part of Children’s Day celebrations
Live rock music, folk dances and poem recitals… It was a carnival at Central Secretariat Grounds in central Delhi’s Chanakyapuri where over a thousand kids from all walks of life gathered to participate in
Read More »Will the Taj turn blue tonight?
While many historical buildings across India will sport a blue look to support a campaign for creating awareness about diabetes Sunday evening, uncertainty about permission to turn the lights on at the Taj Mahal
Read More »2nd theatre fest for the disabled kicks off in Sharjah
The 2nd Theatre Festival for the Disabled commenced here Saturday. The event, which will last till Nov 15, has been organised by the UAE’s Social Affairs Ministry in collaboration with the executive bureau of
Read More »Food, handicrafts galore at trade fair
Come on Monday, the capital will host around 6,000 exhibitors displaying everything from regional handicrafts to international products, which will vie for buyers’ attention alongside lip-smacking delicacies at the 31st edition of the India
Read More »Moscow to host strip show for charity
The Russian capital will host a charity strip show to help homeless people survive the upcoming winter, a charity organisation said. The event, organised by the non-profit Spravedlivaya Pomoshch (Fair Aid) group, will feature
Read More »Matching global trends, IFFI tries many firsts
For the first time, movies backed by animation, 3D and digital technology will find prominence at the upcoming 42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa as organisers want to bring global trends
Read More »Delhi: European culture carnival opens
Children can look forward to a surprise November bouquet in the capital. A musical journey by a Polish Oriental band, storytelling sessions, puppet theatre, folk dance, music and movies promise a feast from the
Read More »Dubai, cricket and drama on bookshelf
Sift through a book case of an exciting variety this weekend. 1. “Dubai, The Making of a Megapolis”, Written by Pranay Gupte; Published by Penguin India; Priced at Rs.699 From the desert sands to
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