”Jodhpur” News

Salman Khan gets bail in poaching case

JODHPUR, India (Reuters) - A court in Rajasthan freed actor Salman Khan on bail on Friday almost a week after he was arrested and jailed for shooting an endangered gazelle during hunting trips nearly a decade ago.
09 2 2007 11:08PM (...more)

Indian maharajas' treasures come to Britain

LONDON (AFP) – The splendour of India's maharajas is to go on show in Britain from Saturday, with thrones, jewels, saris and even motor cars on display in London. The exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, the world's
10 9 2009 5:07PM (...more)

'Hint of India' comes to Milan catwalk

MILAN, Italy (AFP) – A "subtle hint of India " whispered down a catwalk here on Wednesday as collections by Indian designers Azara and Atsu were showcased in
10 1 2009 8:53PM (...more)

Five girls killed in Delhi school stampede

NEW DELHI (AFP) – Five girls were killed and at least 30 other students injured on Thursday in a stampede at a secondary school in the Indian capital New Delhi, sparking angry protests from distraught parents. Police and city officials said the crush occurred on a narrow staircase
09 11 2009 5:37AM (...more)

India's fashion designers seek to cash in on global interest

NEW DELHI (AFP) - Growing international interest in India because of its booming economy has infused a new confidence among local designers showcasing the country's crafts at the ongoing fashion week.
03 14 2008 2:31AM (...more)

Bollywood royal romance epic opens to protests in India

JODHPUR, India (AFP) - A lavish film about the love between a Muslim emperor and his Hindu wife, played by Bollywood's most glamorous star Aishwarya Rai , has opened in India to angry protests.
02 16 2008 10:59PM (...more)

Indian girl born with eight limbs leaves hospital after surgery

BANGALORE, India (AFP) - A two-year-old Indian girl born with four arms and four legs left hospital Saturday, more than a month after a marathon operation to remove her extra limbs, doctors said.
12 15 2007 10:16PM (...more)

Three killed and 18 hurt in bombing at Indian Muslim shrine

JODHPUR, India (AFP) - Three worshippers died and 18 others were wounded in a bomb attack Thursday at one of India 's most revered Islamic shrines in the northern state of Rajasthan, police said.
10 12 2007 3:39AM (...more)

Two dead in bomb attack near Indian Muslim shrine

JODHPUR, India (AFP) - Two worshippers were killed and nearly a dozen injured Thursday in a bomb attack near one of India 's most revered Islamic shrines in the northern state of Rajasthan, officials said.
10 12 2007 1:15AM (...more)

New romantics sweep Paris catwalks

PARIS - Paris designers succumbed to next spring's new romantic mood, with sweet creations ranging from almond pink baby dolls to embroidered white cotton shirts ruling the ready-to-wear shows Tuesday.
10 3 2007 10:49AM (...more)