PM hopes Deep Joshi’s work will inspire others

October 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Friday congratulated the United States President Barack Obama on winning the Nobel Peace Prize for the Year 2009. President Patil, in a message to the U.S President, said that she hoped the Nobel Peace Prize would inspire others who believe in promoting international peace and justice.

September 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The President of India, Pratibha Devisingh Patil, on Sunday greeted the countrymen on the occasion of Dussehra festival, which is to be celebrated on Monday (Sep.27). "On the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, I extend my greetings to all my fellow citizens and wish them success, prosperity and happiness," President Pratibha Patil said in a message on Sunday.

September 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday condoled the death of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, saying his legacy will live on and inspire many more.

September 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil Tuesday greeted the nation on Kerala's harvest festival of Onam, saying it should inspire people to work for India's prosperity and promote harmony. "On the joyous occasion of Onam, I extend my warmest greetings to everyone, especially to all my brothers and sisters in Kerala," a communique from the President House said.

August 30th, 2009 Excerpts of Kennedy letter to popeExcerpts of the letter from Sen. Edward M. Kennedy that President Barack Obama delivered to Pope Benedict XVI earlier this year, as read by Cardinal Theodore E.

July 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The central government has approved a programme called Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (Inspire) to promote science and attract talent for pursuing career in research, Minister of State for Science and Technology Prithviraj Chavan said Wednesday. Chavan, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, said the scheme was launched by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in December last year with an objective to attract talent and motivate them for studying science from an early age and pursuing career in research.

July 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh says "I agree" with what Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi said against Chief Minister Mayawati. "I agree with what Rita had said.

July 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Both houses of the Indian parliament were adjourned Thursday following chaos over the arrest of Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi and the arson attack on her house. Congress MPs were on their feet as soon as the house convened in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

July 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Congress President Sonia Gandhi expressed regret over the remarks made by UP Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, but at the same time described the actions of the Uttar Pradesh Government as high handed. Earlier in the day, Mayawati condemned Gandhi for remaining silent on the Joshi incident, and said it was shameful that she had not taken any action against Joshi.

April 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord Ram, is being celebrated today with religious zeal and gaiety across the country. President Pratibha Singh Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Dr.

February 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The cabinet Thursday approved the conversion of Guwahati's Institute of Advanced Studies in Science and Technology (IASST) into an autonomous grant-in-aid institute of the government of India. 'The conversion has been done at the request of the Assam government, under which the institute has hitherto been functioning,' Home Minister P.

February 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev, who was inducted into the Territorial Army five months ago, will undergo a three-day battle efficiency test here beginning Friday. 'The orientation or familiarisation of Kapil Dev will begin Friday.

February 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev, who was inducted into the Territorial Army five months ago, will undergo a three-day battle efficiency test here beginning Friday. 'The orientation or familiarisation of Kapil Dev will begin Friday.

February 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev, who was inducted into the Territorial Army five months ago, will undergo a three-day battle efficiency test here beginning Friday. 'The orientation or familiarisation of Kapil Dev will begin Friday.

January 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - In his five-year-old Bollywood career, actor Zayed Khan has mostly starred in ensemble cast films. He now wants to take up more 'challenging' roles and also rues that no good director has approached him with solo-hero movie scripts so far.