Jaipur News

Congress to empower weaker sections: Sonia

The Congress had always upheld the cause of weaker sections and farmers and would continue trying to empower them, party president Sonia Gandhi said here Tuesday.3:30 PM on February 03

'What is the difference between Gehlot and Thackeray?'

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot may have backtracked on his statement criticising 'pub and mall culture', but youth in the state are not satisfied and say his views on 'moral policing' make him similar to Maharashtra's rabble rousing politician Raj Thackeray.4:31 PM on February 01

Rajasthan Chief Minister backtracks on pub culture statement

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has backtracked on his statement criticising 'pub and mall culture', issuing a clarification late Wednesday night after the remark created controversy in the state.8:00 PM on January 29

Has the war on terror provoked a clash of civilisations?

The war on terror has provoked a clash of civilisations, agreed a majority of the 600-odd people taking part in the closing debate of the five-day Jaipur Literature Festival on the sprawling lawns of the Diggy Palace here.12:32 PM on January 26

Now, read your favourite book on an MP3, mobile or laptop

As life hurtles on the fast lane, the publishing industry is opening up new, cost-effective and easier reading formats for literature buffs.11:32 AM on January 26

Tharoor favours India's diplomatic response to Pakistan

Shashi Tharoor, former UN undersecretary-general and noted commentator, favours a diplomatic response, rather than a military one, to Pakistan in the aftermath of the Nov 26 Mumbai terrorist attacks.10:30 PM on January 24

'Bachchanalia' - the Big B as hero, lover, conman

Sample this: Indian screen icon Amitabh Bachchan is credited with 135 releases in over 40 years. He played the baddie - be it the 'dada', the don, the killer or the thief - in 35 movies.1:00 PM on January 24

We are ordinary folks: Amitabh Bachchan

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan wants to dispel myths about his 'high and mighty' image, saying that he would prefer to be known just as the son of Teji and Harivansh Rai Bachchan.10:30 AM on January 24

'Slumdog Millionaire' is wonderful, I'm happy for Rahman: Bachchan

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, who had stoked a controversy by slamming 'Slumdog Millionaire', Friday said the movie was 'wonderful' and expressed happiness that composer A.R. Rahman won three Oscar nominations for his score and songs in the movie.6:33 PM on January 23

Artists seeking publicity claim faking of their works: Neville Tuli

Neville Tuli, chairman and founder of Osian's Connoisseurs of Arts - the country's biggest private art auction house, feels that the lack of authentication of art works in India leads to faking while many artists also claim that their works have been forged to gain publicity.1:02 PM on January 23

Celebrations at Jaipur literature fest for 'Slumdog..', Gulzar feted

The spirit of bonhomie at the Jaipur Literature Festival turned into celebratory cheer Thursday evening after the announcement that the movie 'Slumdog Millionaire', based on career diplomat-author Vikas Swarup's novel 'Q and A', had bagged 10 Oscar nominations.7:32 AM on January 23

Julia Roberts visits Jaipur, enjoys sightseeing, elephant rides

'Pretty Woman' Julia Roberts came holidaying to the picturesque Indian city of Jaipur with her husband and kids, went sightseeing and enjoyed elephant and camel cart rides.6:30 PM on January 22

I write for the sake of the handkerchief: Vikas Swarup

He is no 'Slumdog Millionaire', and neither is he the street-smart protagonist of this year's favourite at the Golden Globes.1:02 PM on January 22

We should never forget Mumbai heroes: Rahul Gandhi

Paying tributes to the police officials who laid down their lives fighting terrorists in Mumbai, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wednesday said the nation should never forget these heroes.12:02 AM on January 22

Jaipur literary fest gets off to exciting start

Pledging to promote diverse genres of writing, both foreign and indigenous, the fourth edition of the DSC Jaipur Literature Festival Wednesday kicked off to an exciting session of reading and discussion featuring novelist Vikram Seth.6:33 PM on January 21