Sarang to display breathtaking aerobatics on 77th Air Force DayOctober 6th, 2009 HINDON - A grand display of aerobatics by the Sarang Advance Light Helicopter (ALH) team will hit the skies during 77th Air Force day celebrations, here on Thursday. The Sarang team, which is comprised of ALH Dhruv, is known for putting up breathtaking colorful displays.
IAF gears up for 77th Air Force Day with successful dress rehearsalOctober 6th, 2009 HINDON - Officers and air warriors of the Indian Air Force (IAF) took part in the full dress rehearsal on Tuesday ahead of the 77th Air Force Day celebrations, to be held on October 8. The IAF was officially established on October 8, 1932 as an auxiliary air force of the Indian Empire and the prefix Royal was added in 1945 in recognition of its services during the World War II.
Now, body-building championship for Gwalior's differently-abledOctober 2nd, 2009 GWALIOR - A body building championship held in Gwalior has become a special event, as many differently-abled individuals participated in the championship. Organised by Madhavrao Scindia Samriti at the city's Town Hall, the championship was aimed at motivating physically challenged individuals to display their power and confidence.
China will not be able to repeat 1962 now: Air Force ChiefOctober 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Refusing to be drawn into a comparison between the armed forces of India and China, Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal P V Naik, today assured that it would not be possible for the Chinese to repeat 1962 at the moment. Air Chief Marshal Naik's comment assumes significance in the wake of Communist China exhibiting its military might during its 60th anniversary celebrations in Tianamen Square on Thursday, as also the adverse reaction to alleged Chinese incursions into Indian territory.
405th installation anniversary of Sri Guru Granth SahibSeptember 19th, 2009 AGRA - People of all religions and communities gathered to celebrate the 405th anniversary of the installation of the Sikh holy scriptures, Sri Guru Granth Sahib, at Gurudwara Maithan in Agra. This was a significant landmark for the Sikhs, as the 275-year-old handwritten scripture, whose front pages are written with gold, was put on display for the devotees.
As VHP leader's death anniversary looms, Kandhamal is engulfed with security blanketAugust 13th, 2009 PHULBANI - Tight security arrangements have been made in the Orissa's Kandhamal District ahead of the first death anniversary of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Laxmanand Saraswati.axmananda and four others were killed by Maoists on last year, sparking of a widespread communal violence in parts of Orissa. The Sangh Parivar has also decided to observe the anniversary as 'Sacrifice Day'.
IAF's microlight aircraft makes emergency landingJuly 13th, 2009 MUKTSAR - A microlight aircraft of the Indian Air Force on Monday made an emergency landing on Muktsar-Bhatinda road in Punjab's Muktsar District following a technical snag in its engine. According to police, pilot Gurpreet Singh Gill is safe.
Govt. initiative to establish Power Exchanges benefited country: ShindeJuly 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Minister for Power Sushilkumar Shinde on Wednesday said that the Government's initiative to establish Power Exchanges in India has benefitted the country. The minister said it happened by ensuring payment security, promoting competition among stakeholders, reduction in transaction costs by providing a common platform for trading, empowering demand side response to price signals and bringing about efficiency.
200 Sikhs leave for Lahore to mark Maharaja Ranjit Singh's 170th death anniversaryJune 21st, 2009 AMRITSAR - A group of 200 Sikh pilgrims left for Lahore in Pakistan on Sunday by special trains on the occasion of 170th death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh who ruled the Punjab province for 40 years. He died in 1839.
Mango Festival in HyderabadMay 27th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Almost 300 varieties of mouth watering mangoes have been put on display at the three-day Mango Festival in Hyderabad, which commenced on Tuesday. The curtain-raiser to this festival dedicated to the 'King of Fruits' witnessed hundreds of visitors.
On new Congress posters, trinity takes backseatApril 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After a series of posters with the photographs of Congress trinity Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the party has now come up with some new ones. In this series, the trinity has been relegated to the background.
Abhishek, Aishwarya off on wedding anniversary holidayApril 19th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood's most talked about married couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai won't be in India for their second wedding anniversary Monday. They have taken off on a week-long holiday to an undisclosed destination.
Agra readies for huge show of Dalit strengthApril 13th, 2009 AGRA - The city of the Taj is set to witness a display of the Dalit community's growing political and economic power Tuesday, when 300,000 people are expected to start three days of celebrations to mark the birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar. The celebrations will take place at Bheem Nagri, an area of this city that has been beautified at a cost of Rs.500 million (Rs.50 crore).
IAF to showcase vintage aircraft at Aero IndiaFebruary 8th, 2009 BANGALORE - Amidst the thunderous din of the modern-day supersonic fighter jets at Aero India 2009 beginning here Wednesday, aviation enthusiasts will also be able to savour a slice from the glorious past of the Indian Air Force (IAF). On show at the static display would be two of the IAF's phased-out trainers - the De Havilland DH82 Tigermoth and Harvard aircraft.
Devotees gathering for Guru Gobind Singh birth anniversaryDecember 26th, 2008 PATNA - In the first week of January, hundreds of devotees from India and abroad will attend the birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Gobind Singh, here in the city of his birth. The three day celebrations will be held at the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, Takht Sri Harmandir Jee Patna Sahib, Jan 1-3.
Loading ...