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  Know the secrets and legends of Kamakhya Temple

  India | October 05, 2013 14:49 IST

  New Delhi: The Kamakhya Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the mother Goddess Kamakhya, one of the oldest shakti peeths. This temple is bestowed with its own set of myths and mysteries. The aesthetic

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  Know all about potency test: How it brought Asaram, Narayan Sai, Tejpal behind bars

  India | December 08, 2013 6:31 IST

  Jaipur: Normally in sexual assault cases involving senior citizens, lawyer for the accused tell the courts that the person is incapable of performing a sex act. In such cases, police conduct a potency test, the

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  Know Jack Hobbs: Batsman who scored maximum runs in domestic cricket

  Cricket | August 17, 2013 7:06 IST

  New Delhi: Those who do not follow cricket, heard this name the first time while watching  the Oscar-winning feature film “Slumdog Millionaire”. In the film during a quiz show, a question was asked who has

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  10 royal baby traditions to know

  World | July 23, 2013 12:41 IST

  London: Prince William and Kate are seen as the new face of a centuries-old institution, keeping the best of traditions while moving forward with the times. Here are 10 things to know about the royal

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  Know Najeeb Jung, the new Delhi Lt Governor

  India | May 18, 2014 7:26 IST

  New Delhi, July 2: Najeeb Jung, who has been named the Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi, is an Indian Administrative Service officer who was planning for his retirement when he was named the vice-chancellor of Jamia Millia

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  Know the 10 most expensive yachts in the world

  World | May 15, 2013 7:22 IST

  New Delhi: For every sailing enthusiast, nothing can compare  with cruising the waters with your very own private yacht.  While most people can only fantasize about possessing such a wonderful vessel, there are a few

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  Know about Trishund Ganapati Temple, where three trunk Ganesha resides

  India | August 29, 2014 12:07 IST

  New Delhi: As the name suggests “Trishund” actually means three trunks. Amidst of narrow lanes of Somvar Peth area of Pune lies a temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh. It was constructed by Bhimjigiri Gosavi. This

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  Know what the Coalgate scandal is

  India | April 26, 2013 13:20 IST

  New Delhi: The Coalgate Scandal, also known as the Coal Mining Scandal, was one in which the Government of India allegedly allocated 142 national coal blocks arbitrarily to state-run and private companies from the period

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  Know who is Davinderpal Singh Bhullar

  India | March 31, 2014 12:31 IST

  New Delhi: Davinderpal Singh Bhullar, presently awaiting the deathman's noose is in a mental asylum in Delhi.Bhullar is said to be an ideologue of Khalistan Liberation Force, and was held guilty by the courts for

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  Know more about Farhan Akhtar

  Bollywood | January 09, 2013 8:34 IST

  An actor-singer-director Farhan Akhtar has completed 39 years of his life on January 9 and with his most awaited flick of the year ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', this universal talent seems to win the race and

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  10 facts to know about Haj, a religious duty performed by Muslims

  World | October 25, 2012 17:10 IST

  New Delhi, Oct 25: Haj in Arabic means "pilgrimage". It is one of the largest pilgrimages in the world, and is the fifth pillar of Islam, a religious duty that must be carried out at

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  Know the history behind Indian Grand Prix

  Other Sports | October 22, 2012 18:58 IST

  New Delhi, Oct 18: As the excitement builds up for the second edition of The Indian Grand Prix, let's have a look at the history behind the F1 race that came to India last year. 

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  10 facts you should know about India's pride 'BrahMos'

  India | November 18, 2013 7:00 IST

  New Delhi: BrahMos is a stealth supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or land. It is a joint venture between Republic of India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and

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  I know how to handle pressure, says Vishnu

  Tennis | June 21, 2012 18:37 IST

  New Delhi, Jun 21: Vishnu Vardhan may have stepped into the big boots of Mahesh Bhupathi but the youngster said he is under no pressure and that the experience of playing alongside Sania Mirza in