New Delhi: India on Thursday celebrated its 63rd Republic Day, showcasing its military might and the nation's rich cultural heritage. The main ceremonial parade was held in the capital with Thailand's first woman Prime Minister Yinluck Shinawatra as the guest of honour. The ceremony began around 10 am with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laying a floral wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti to pay tribute to an unknown soldier. The...
01:04 PM, Jan 26, 2012
New Delhi: An impressive display of armour and unmanned aerial vehicles recently added to India's military prowess was on full display at the 63rd Republic Day parade on Thursday that also showcased the country's rich heritage. The early morning chill did not deter people along the 8-km-parade route as they gathered on both sides of the majestic Rajpath, the country's ceremonial boulevard facing the Raisina Hills, and cheered the contingents...
09:04 AM, Jan 26, 2012
New Delhi: Twenty Afghan children, who have seen war and violence in their country, will be exposed to democracy and India's cultural diversity on Thursday at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. The Indian embassy in Kabul has sent these 20 children to see India where they will see both ancient and modern structures here including the metro rail to get a feel of how democracy helps in development...
08:25 AM, Jan 26, 2012
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force has bagged the 'Best Marching Contingent' award amongst the three Services at this year's Republic Day Parade while the Indo-Tibetan Border Police has been adjudged the best amongst the paramilitary. More than 10 contingents of the three Services marched on the Rajpath and included horse-mounted columns of Army's 61 Cavalry, Punjab Regiment, Grenadiers Regiment, Rajputana Rifles Regiment, Rajput Regiment, Sikh Light Infantry Regiment, Jammu...
04:51 PM, Jan 30, 2011
New Delhi: Close to 100 CCTVs will help security personnel keep a hawk-eyed vigil on the eight kilometre stretch between Rajpath and Red Fort in the run up to the Republic Day celebrations when India showcases its military might and cultural diversity. According to a senior police official, 90 CCTVs will be installed from Tuesday on the route of the Republic Day parade to ensure that no suspicious movement goes...
12:18 PM, Jan 17, 2011
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A 13-year-old boy was killed in the accident on Thursday. ...
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11:41 AM, Jan 26, 2009
Abu Dhabi: Despite starring in his comeback match after more than two years out, England spinner Monty Panesar is still hurting from the 72-run loss that sealed a Test series victory for Pakistan. Panesar took 6-62 for England to be set 145 to win the second Test on Saturday and level the three-match series, but Pakistan dismissed the visitors for 72 in 36.1 overs on the fourth day. England lost...
12:29 PM, Apr 17, 2008
Adelaide: A survey has revealed that a large number of Australian cricketers believe that spot-fixing still remains a problem in international cricket, but they are sure that their domestic game is clean. The survey was conducted by Inside Cricket magazine in conjunction with the Australian Cricketers' Association. Out of 110 cricketers who were approached for the survey, 48 percent thought spot-fixing existed in international cricket. However, not one suggested it...
06:27 PM, Apr 16, 2008
For a while, while Virender Sehwag was striking some fluent boundaries, it appeared that he might at least push India halfway towards their target of 500 or help them bat out a draw. With 12 boundaries in his 53-ball 62, Sehwag was looking like the blaster of old. That is, until, he got a juicy full toss from offspinner Nathan Lyon. To the first ball of the 20th over, bowled...
01:55 AM, Apr 16, 2008
Adelaide: India lost the wickets of Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid to slip to 61 for 2 at stumps on day two of the final Test in Adelaide, trailing the hosts by 543 runs. Gautam Gambhir (30) and Sachin Tendulkar (12) were on the crease for the visitors who face a mountain to climb on Thursday and beyond. Once again, the visitors got off to a terrible start. Sehwag fell...
01:53 PM, Apr 15, 2008
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