Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri's latest book, at first glance, is a sort of soothing balm that brings much-needed relief in the non-fiction genre -- addressing a significant aspect of the publishing industry, ignored for far too long -- which instantly catches the imagination of readers. But, does ...
Poor, populous Uttar Pradesh was the first state to have a female Chief Minister -- Sucheta Kriplani from 1963 to 1967 -- but this pioneering effort has not improved prospects for women in elections. ...
Mohiniyattam, the Indian classical dance form with its roots in Kerala, has not gained much popularity as other genres forms and sees less practioners because it requires a lot of patience and discipline which people are not ready to devote, dancer Rekha Raju believes....
Leaders of the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) are deeply concerned about the latest report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) attacking Hinduism and India. ...
Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Monday triggered a row saying the Hindu population in India was shrinking while minorities were flourishing, inviting flak from the opposition....
People change with times. In Uttar Pradesh, where voters are being wooed left and right, the most striking election campaign although low profile is of the Bahaman Samaj Party (BSP)....
The Samajwadi Party-Congress grouping is poised to take power in Uttar Pradesh and both parties are gelling well despite minor hiccups, Congress leader Jitin Prasada has said....
Only 4.99 per cent of women in India had sole control over choosing their husbands, while 79.8 per cent of women needed permission to visit a health centre, according to the 2012 survey, showing little change since a survey in 2005, when 5 per cent reported having sole control over choosing their husband, and 74.2 per cent...
Married to violin virtuoso L. Subramaniam, playback singer Kavitha Krishnamurthy reveals the maestro loves to spring surprises, including a sojourn to Egypt's pyramids on Valentine's Day....
Road to Nandikadal: True Story of Defeating Tamil Tigers; Author: Major General Kamal Gunaratne; Publisher: Not given; Distributed by: Vijitha Yapa Bookshop, Colombo; Pages: 741; Price: Rs 2,500 (SLR)...
