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Jaipur National University direct admission from 16 May 2013

Jaipur National University starting direct admission in some core and professional courses from 16 May 2013. Admission in different corses of Jaipur National University shall be based on Merit and PI. Courses- BA BBA B.Com BCA BJMC DMLT LLB (3 Years) B.Sc (Animation) BA Hons. (English/French/German) BSc (Hons) (Biotechnlogy/Microbial Technology/Bioinformatics) Dip. in Business Law, MSc…

RFW organizers booked economy class ticket for Tusshar, Madhavan

Bollywood actors R Madhavan, Tusshar Kapoor and producer Krishika Lulla were in for a major surprise at the Jaipur airport when they got to know, much to their consternation, that their booking was for economy class. As a result, the three of them refused to travel in economy class to Mumbai. Reportedly both the actors…

Rajasthan HC rejects revision petition against Salman Khan in Blackbuck case

In a major relief to Bollywood actor Salman Khan, the Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday rejected the revision petition filed against him by the state government in the 14-year-old Blackbuck poaching case. With this decision, the High Court directed the lower court to initiate the trial in the matter, which has been pending since 4…

Jodhpur will have Centre for Flamenco and Rajasthani Music studies

“Festival of Flamenco and Rajasthani Music” to be celebrated annually in Jodhpur. Mehrangarh Museum Trust inks MoU with the Fundación Cante de las Minas and the Embassy of Spain in India.To preserve and promote the original richness of the musical traditions, Mehrangarh Museum Trust, the Fundación Cante de las Minas, and the Embassy of Spain…

Rajasthan CM distributes cheques for tablet PC under Rajiv Gandhi Vidyarthi Digital Scheme

The state on Tuesday government distributed cheques of Rs 6,000 each to 3.5 lakh students studying in 35,819 schools to purchase Tablet PC under Rajiv Gandhi Vidyarthi Digital Scheme. Chief minister Ashok Gehlot inaugurated the scheme at Government Girls Senior Secondary School in Malviya Nagar by distributing cheques to those who have secured positions from…

Manmohan Singh offer chadar at the dargah on Urs

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today offered a chadar at the dargah of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti on the occasion of the 801st Urs. Minister of State in PMO, V Narayanasamy offered the chadar on behalf of Singh. The Prime Minister had also sent a message saying, “On the occasion of the Urs of Khawaja Moinuddin…

Rajasthan Congressmen review preparations before Rahul Gandhi visit

Congress’s in-charge for Rajasthan Mukul Wasnik on Monday said the partymen would be free to raise any issue before party vice-president Rahul Gandhi during his stay here on May 15 and 16. Wasnik along with chief minister Ashok Gehlot, union minister of state for corporate affairs Sachin Pilot and PCC chief Chandrabhan oversaw preparations for…

Rajasthan becoming an attractive investment destination

The Rajasthan government is taking all possible measures to make the state an important investment destination in the country, a top official said. Additional chief secretary (industries) Sunil Arora, who met representatives of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here, said the government would the growth of businesses in the state. An industry delegation was…

Rajasthan Royals fight Mumbai Indians at Wankhede today: Match Preview

The Wankhede Stadium is all set to once again witness fireworks as two of the top-notch teams lock horns in what is expected to be a battle of the behemoths. Both Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals have made it to the top four, and with nothing to lose, both teams would expect nothing less than…

Rajasthan Fashion Week 2013 watches New and Upcoming Designers too

The second edition of the Rajasthan Fashion Week 2013 ended with great pomp and show amid much regalia at the luxurious yet tranquil premises of Fairmont Jaipur. The three day fashion extravaganza saw an emerging crop of designers showcase well themed and conceptualised collections. There were some interesting fashion trends that this new breed of…