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Everything you need to know about Pragati Maidan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Pragati Maidan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

The Luxury Festival 2015

January 7, 2015 at 2:32 PM

The Luxury Festival is the first ever luxury exhibition, jointly organized by Quintessentially Lifestyle Services India and GroupM ( a WPP Company) with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as the Trade Partner.

Thrissur Pooram festivities begin

May 1, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Thrissur (Kerala), May 1 (IANS) Thrissur Pooram, one of Kerala's most famous festivals, began Tuesday morning as thousands of people gathered to witness the visual extravaganza.

Mumbai senior cop suspended for raping colleague

April 18, 2012 at 9:49 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Maharashtra Home Minister R.R. Patil Wednesday said tainted police officer Anil Mahabole has been suspended for allegedly raping a woman police inspector.

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Pakistani designers take back bagfuls of business - and memories

April 16, 2012 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) They travelled from Pakistan to India with limited stock, and an aim to explore the fashion market. But designers from across the border, who participated in the Lifestyle Pakistan Expo here, packed up their bags with good business and fond memories of the nation.

Pakistanis cook a platter, forge cultural bonds

April 15, 2012 at 11:39 AM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) If you thought Pakistan has only a limited menu to offer, you were wrong! Renowned chefs from across the border dished out a cuisine that is robust and nuanced, infused with sensibility and made with the best local ingredients at the four-day Pakistan Lifestyle Expo in the Indian capital that ends Sunday.

Ali Zafar mesmerises fans in true Bollywood style

April 14, 2012 at 12:03 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Ali Zafar, one of the few Pakistani actors with a huge fan base in India, entertained the audience on the second day of Lifestyle Pakistan Expo here when he danced to Bollywood numbers, and appeared on stage with a dhol in his hands.

Pakistani designers put traditional foot forward in India

April 14, 2012 at 10:51 AM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Fashion may be getting bolder in Pakistan with Western trends and cuts dominating the ramp, but it is traditional ethnic apparel that its designers are flaunting at the ongoing Pakistan Lifestyle Expo in the Indian capital.

Pakistan expo aims to reap trade benefits, goodwill

April 12, 2012 at 6:03 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Pakistan Thursday showcased a wide range of products here at a trade fair, signifying its search for a peace dividend with India with greater economic and commercial engagements.

Pakistan commerce minister to visit India

April 10, 2012 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Pakistan Commerce Minister Mohammad Amin Fahim, accompanied by a trade delegation, will visit India this week to give a push to liberalisation of trade and visa norms.

Lifestyle Pakistan aims at direct India-Pakistan trade

April 10, 2012 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) From clothing and home furnishings to delicious Pakistani delicacies - the capital will get to enjoy all this and more at the first Lifestyle Pakistan exhibition which starts at the Pragati Maidan here Thursday. It aims to open up direct trade between the two nations.

India Water Week to be celebrated as annual international event

April 9, 2012 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi, Apr 9 (ANI): The Ministry of Water Resources since this year has endeavoured to celebrate India Water Week annually as an international event to focus on water issues.

New visa agreement soon between India and Pakistan: Envoy

April 9, 2012 at 8:01 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) India and Pakistan may finalise a new visa agreement soon to boost business ties between the two countries, Pakistan's High Commissioner to India Shahid Malik said here Monday.

Hazare's movement showcased in photo-exhibition

April 8, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Social crusader Anna Hazare travelled from his native village Ralegan-Siddhi Mumbai for inaugurating an exhibition of photographs taken by the driver of a TV OB (outside broadcast) van.

India to host Pakistani lifestyle expo

April 8, 2012 at 9:29 AM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) In a major step towards normalising business relations, India will host an exhibition in which over 100 Pakistani lifestyle companies will showcase their products and services this week.

Lalu Yadav meets Mukherjee, discusses jewellers' plight

April 5, 2012 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr 5 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Thursday met Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to discuss with him the plight of the jewellers, who are on strike demanding a rollback in the proposed hike in excise duty on gold.

A plethora of ways to celebrate Easter

April 5, 2012 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A crafts fair or a play or a musical - the national capital's denizens can choose from a plethora of activities over the next few days to add zing to their Easter celebrations.

Delhi to host Pakistani lifestyle expo

April 4, 2012 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) From clothing lines to home furnishings to accessories - more than 100 Pakistani companies are set to showcase their exquisite collections at a four-day Lifestyle Pakistan exhibition, the first such to be held here from April 12. Participants hope it will boost trade between the two nations.

Army chief row: DRDO chief calls for 'cautious approach'

March 31, 2012 at 5:36 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Against the backdrop of a continuing row between the government and army chief Gen. V.K. Singh, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief V.K. Saraswat Saturday asked both the defence ministry and the army to adopt a 'cautious approach' while handling any differences.

Not a carnival, but defence exposition is not any less

March 31, 2012 at 1:04 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) It is not a carnival in the truest sense, but the four-day defence exposition in progress at the Pragati Maidan, India's major trade exhibition venue, is attracting both young and old, with love for all things military.

Efforts on to minimise Metro snags, say officials

March 30, 2012 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) A day after thousands of Metro commuters were stranded for over six hours due to a major signalling snag, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) officials said efforts will be made to minimise the effects of such technical problems in the future.

BEML,Tatra denies the graft charges

March 30, 2012 at 6:38 PM

Defence public sector unit Bharat Earth Movers limited and Tatra and Vectra Limited has dismissed the allegations that it had offered Rs. 14 Cr. bribe.

BEML, Tatra dismiss graft charges

March 29, 2012 at 9:22 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Defence public sector unit Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) and Tatra and Vectra Limited Thursday dismissed allegations that former Defence Intelligence Agency chief Lt Gen (retired) Tejinder Singh had offered Rs.14 crore bribe to army chief Gen. V.K. Singh to clear an order for 600 Tatra trucks for the army, saying they had no such need to pay bribes as they were the only vendors for those vehicles.

Signal snag hits thousands of Metro commuters

March 29, 2012 at 5:44 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) On a day when restrictions were imposed on several roads in Delhi due to the BRICS summit, thousands of Metro commuters in the national capital were left stranded for over six hours from Thursday morning till late afternoon due to a signalling defect. The fault was rectified after six hours, a Metro official said.

Signalling defects in peak hour strands Metro commuters

March 29, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Due to a minor signalling defect, commuters of blue line section of Delhi Metro suffered a lot of trouble.

Signalling defect leaves Metro commuters stranded

March 29, 2012 at 12:48 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Tens of hundreds of Metro commuters in the national capital were left stranded Thursday morning due to a signalling defect, an official said.

Asia's largest defence exhibition kicks off Thursday

March 28, 2012 at 6:40 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Over 500 global defence firms from 32 countries will be displaying their land and naval warfare systems at Asia's largest military exhibition being hosted by India from Thursday to showcase its prowess as a weapons producer and emergence as an attractive investment destination in the sector.

Delhi to host Asia's largest defence exhibition

March 26, 2012 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) India will host from Thursday Asia's biggest defence exposition, showcasing the country's military prowess and the nation's emergence as an attractive destination for investment in the sector.

Tibetans to protest Chinese president's India visit for BRIC summit

March 26, 2012 at 2:08 PM

New Delhi, Mar.26 (ANI): Tibetans living in exile in various parts of India are likely to visit New Delhi during this week's BRIC Summit to protest the visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao.

Anna returns with anti-graft protest, threatens more agitation (Roundup)

March 25, 2012 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Anna Hazare, on a day-long fast Sunday, set a 2014 deadline -- when general elections are scheduled -- for an all-powerful anti-corruption watchdog and threatened to launch a court arrest stir in August if the government doesn't act against corrupt ministers.

Cycling to work? Growing movement to tackle mobility crisis (Feature)

March 25, 2012 at 10:24 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Cycling to work may soon become a reality in Delhi, and not just for the poor. With pollution and shrinking roadspace, the capital is under pressure to adopt the Netherlands model that promotes cycling as an alternative to driving.

Congress MP slaps notice to Arvind Kejriwal for abusing MPs

March 17, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Congress MP Sajjan Singh Verma has served a privilege notice against Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal for his alleged remarks against Members of Parliaments (MPs) during a recent concluded election rally........

Anna Hazare challenges Govt. for debate on Lokpal Bill

March 15, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Pune, Mar 15 (ANI): Accusing the Congress-led UPA Government of playing with the sentiments of the people by continuously changing its stand on the Lokpal Bill, veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Thursday said he is ready for an open debate on the anti-graft bill.

Anna Hazare challenges Govt. for debate on Lokpal Bill

March 15, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Pune, Mar 15 (ANI): Accusing the Congress-led UPA Government of playing with the sentiments of the people by continuously changing its stand on the Lokpal Bill, veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Thursday said he is ready for an open debate on the anti-graft bill.

Kapil Sibal inaugurates 20th World Book Fair New Delhi

February 25, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal inaugurated 20th New Delhi world book fair. The inauguration ceremony was organized at Hamsadhwani Open Air theatre, Pragati Maidan. During his inauguration speech the Hon?ble Minster highlighted

Congress dares BJP to challenge SC verdict on Ramlila Maidan crackdown

February 23, 2012 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Congress Party on Thursday dared the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to challenge the Supreme Court's verdict on midnight crackdown at the Ramlila Maidan last year, and said that the leaders of the opposition consider it their birthright to give running commentary on every issue.

Jethmalani holds Chidambaram responsible for Ramlila Maidan crackdown

February 23, 2012 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Holding Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram responsible for the midnight crackdown at the Ramlila Maidan last year, veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalanai on Thursday welcomed the verdict of the Supreme Court and said that yoga guru Baba Ramdev has clearly emerged as the winner in this case.

20th New Delhi World Book Fair set to begins from Feb 25

February 23, 2012 at 9:05 PM

The nine-day long 20th New Delhi World Book Fair is set to commence from Saturday (February 25, 2012) at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.....

Ramlila Maidan crackdown: SC verdict has exposed Centre's callousness, says BJP

February 23, 2012 at 8:31 PM

Agra/Mathura/New Delhi/Gurgaon, Feb 23 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict in connection with the 2011 midnight crackdown on yoga guru Baba Ramdev and his followers at the Ramlila Maidan, and said that the callousness of the Central Government has been exposed.

Ramlila Maidan crackdown: SC verdict has exposed Centre's callousness, says BJP

February 23, 2012 at 8:20 PM

Agra/Mathura/New Delhi/Gurgaon, Feb 23 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict in connection with the 2011 midnight crackdown on yoga guru Baba Ramdev and his followers at the Ramlila Maidan, and said that the callousness of the Central Government has been exposed.

Ramlila Maidan crackdown: SC blames Delhi Police and Ramdev equally

February 23, 2012 at 6:22 PM

The Supreme Court of India, Thursday blamed Delhi Police and Yog Guru Baba Ramdev equally in Ramlila Maidan crackdown case and ordered them to compensate Rajbala's......

World Book Fair 2012 New Delhi

February 22, 2012 at 4:05 PM

The biennial world book fair held in Pragati Maidan in New Delhi is going to be held from February 25 to March 4, 2012 this year. Started in 1972, this will be the 20th edition of the World Book Fair organized by the National Book Trust, India (NBT).

Pakistan: Trapped by its own narrative

February 20, 2012 at 11:07 AM

New Delhi, Feb.20 (ANI): Although U.S.-Pakistan relations have been going southwards since the Abbotabad raid in May last year, something unusual is happening these days. Unlike the past, when the U.S. would succumb to Pakistani blackmail rather hastily, the US not only seems unfazed by Pakistani antics but has become aggressive in dealing with Islamabad.

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