Savita Singh

Veer Vijay Singh had to be a Libran!

Sunday afternoons spell hours of lazy lounging.

This was one fun-filled affair in all ways.

Prof RP Singh (78), who as vice-chancellor of Lucknow University (2005-2008) stood up against the then state government to rid the campus of criminal elements in student politics, passed away in a Pune hospital on Thursday. He is survived by his wife Savita Singh, two daughters and a son.

Captain Savita Singh, potentially India's sole female helicopter pilot in election campaigns, is challenging norms and surprising crowds in rural areas. Her presence as a woman pilot often elicits shock and even skepticism from some passengers. Beyond the novelty, she navigates demanding conditions, from navigating crowds to facing security concerns and limited facilities, highlighting the stark realities of campaign flying.

With the arrest of three persons including husband, police claim to have cracked the murder of the woman who was brutally killed and thrown at a road side in Sanwer area.

The ladies were seen mixing cocktails and learning 'behind-the-bar-counter' capers from the pros.

A two-day seminar on 'many faces of feminism in India', organised by the Centre for Women Studies and Development, BHU.

Fun, friends and food were the theme at Deepa Gupta's New Year lunch hosted at her residence.

A polo ball for the Hyderabad Polo Season 2008 held on the evening of Army commander trophy finals saw the presence of an august gathering.

For those of us who are hooked on the famous Black Label, there is more in store with the legend called Johnnie Walker launching their new label, Johnnie Walker Gold .

For those of us who are hooked on the famous Black Label, there is more in store with the legend called Johnnie Walker launching their new label, Johnnie Walker Gold .

The 16th edition of Film Bazaar concluded in Goa with Bangladesh feature "Agantuk" being named the winner of the Prasad DI award. Titled "The Stranger" in English, the Biplob Sarkar-directed movie was screened in the Viewing Room section, which presents Indian and South Asian films looking for film festivals, world sales, distribution partners and also finishing funds, a press release stated.

The old order gave way to the new at FLO , Hyderabad Chapter’s 6th annual session held at a hotel lately.

Although a few pants, tights and salwars were thrown in, Shobhaa De’s book reading saw a sea of shimmering saris dominating the do.

Didn't we tell you that tea parties are in the cusp of a revival? The tea hosted by Anju Poddar at her new house saw an impressive turnout of Hyd's ladies who came to meet Anju's mother-in-law who has come visiting from Calcutta.

The annual Deccan Derby had the whole town head towards Malakpet.

The annual Deccan Derby had the whole town head towards Malakpet.

The ruling BJP bagged all four seats of block pramukh in Pilibhit’s Barkhera, Bilsanda, Puranpur and Amaria blocks for which byelections were held on Friday

In a bizarre incident, a woman was found dead on Thursday morning and a man from the same village reportedly committed suicide after consuming poisonous substance.

NEW DELHI: Well-known writer Rajendra Mathur would be honoured posthumously with the 'Vishishta Kriti Samman' of the Hindi Academy for the year 2001-2002, it was announced here on Monday.

The high-level approval committee, which is headed by Union commerce secretary Rahul Khullar, will be meeting in New Delhi on 24 January.

Police arrested 14 more candidates late Thursday night for using unfair means in the online examination for recruitment of sub-inspectors. As many as 58 persons have been arrested in this case so far while exam centre owners are under scanner.

Hina Shrivastav’s pre-Diwali bash was a huge hit, with Hyd’s social circuit.

It was a big gathering by the poolside at this plush five-star hotel.

Seagram's Blenders Pride party tour 2008 - which is doing the rounds of 8 cities, stopped at Hyderabad to present style Guru Rocky S and Anand Kabra - designer for the quintessential global Indian.