Banerjee okay to railways land for IITsJuly 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday said her ministry would look at providing infrastructure and land for setting up Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). "We might even look at building IITs in the future," Banerjee told the Lok Sabha in a discussion on the railway budget.
Shimla's historic Gaiety Theatre set for comebackJune 24th, 2009 SHIMLA - The stage at the 122-year-old Gaiety Theatre in Shimla will come alive with power-packed performances again as the famous British era building is set to reopen this week after five years of renovation. "The renovation and restoration work of the historic theatre has been over after five years of the massive exercise.
Security Council adopts new sanctions on North Korea (Lead)June 12th, 2009 NEW YORK - The UN Security Council voted unanimously Friday to authorise sanctions against North Korea for carrying out nuclear test. The sanctions included for the first time interdiction by air and sea of cargo to and from North Korea that violates the UN embargo on weapons and nuclear materials.
Sonia Gandhi mourns Habib Tanvir's deathJune 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Congress president Sonia Gandhi Monday mourned the death of veteran Hindi theatre personality Habib Tanvir, who passed away in Bhopal. In a statement issued here, Gandhi condoled Tanvir's death and appreciated his contributions to the field of theatre.
Delhi chief minister mourns Habib Tanvir's deathJune 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Monday mourned the death of veteran theatre personality Habib Tanvir, who passed away in Bhopal after prolonged illness. Dikshit described Tanvir as one of the most popular Hindi playwrights.
Noted playwright Habib Tanvir deadJune 8th, 2009 BHOPAL - Veteran theatre personality Habib Tanvir died here early Monday after prolonged illness, family sources said. He was 85. Tanvir died at about 6.30 a.m.
Onus to rejoin NDA on Mamata Banerjee: AdvaniApril 29th, 2009 KOLKATA - The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prime ministerial candidate, L K Advani, on Wednesday laid the onus on Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee to choose between the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Talking to reporters at the airport after arriving in the city to campaign for the elections, Advani said, "Mamata has to decide whether she wants to join the NDA or stay with the Congress."
Advani clarified that the decision to leave the NDA and join hands with the Congress was solely taken by Banerjee.
Sonia, Mamata to share dais in West BengalApril 12th, 2009 KOLKATA - Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee will share the campaign platform with Congress president Sonia Gandhi April 27 at a rally in West Bengal's Jangipur, from where External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee is seeking re-election to the Lok Sabha. This was decided at a late Saturday meeting between Mukherjee and Mamata at the former's south Kolkata residence.
Here, there, Mamata Banerjee everywhereApril 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - It was an unusual sight. Residents of South Kolkata were startled to find hundreds of Mamata Banerjees walking in a procession, canvassing for votes for the Trinamool Congress chief.
BJP pits women's wing chief against Mamata in Kolkata SouthMarch 14th, 2009 KOLKATA - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday fielded a woman candidate against Mamata Banerjee for the Lok Sabha's Kolkata South seat after Trinamool Congress snapped ties with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to team up with the Congress in West Bengal. BJP sources here said the party's state Mahila Morcha (women's wing) president Jyotsna Banerjee has been nominated for the prestigious constituency.
Rajat Kapoor's 'Hamlet' spoof sweeps Mahindra theatre awardsMarch 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Actor Rajat Kapoor's play 'Hamlet - The Clown Prince', an innovative spoof on the Shakespearean tragedy, not only won the hearts of audiences here, but also got him the best director award at the fourth Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards 2009. Atul Kumar bagged the best actor award and Puja Swarup was declared the best supporting actress for 'Hamlet - the Clown Prince' at the award ceremony held here Friday night.
Pranab, Mamata meet for alliance talksMarch 2nd, 2009 KOLKATA - West Bengal state Congress president Pranab Mukherjee and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee Sunday night held talks to forge an alliance between the two parties for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Senior Congress leader K.
Stage set again for Shimla's Gaiety TheatreFebruary 4th, 2009 SHIMLA - Time took its toll on the 120-year-old Gaiety Theatre where Nobel laureate Rudyard Kipling and legendary actors Prithviraj Kapoor and Balraj Sahni had once performed. Now, the curtains are set to come up on the historic stage once again.
Himachal wants to host national film fest at Gaiety TheatreFebruary 1st, 2009 SHIMLA - As the restoration of the historical Gaiety Theatre here is nearing completion, Himachal Pradesh has approached the central government for holding the National Film Festival at the theatre, officials said Monday. 'The restoration of the Gaiety Theatre would be completed by March-end.
Manmohan Singh undergoing heart surgery at AIIMSJanuary 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was wheeled into the operation theatre of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Saturday morning for a heart surgery that could last several hours, hospital authorities said. 'The prime minister was taken to the OT at about 7.30 a.m.
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