News on Jaipur

India's $40 limb puts amputees back on their feet

2010-02-23T20:00:14Z

<div><p>NEW DELHI (Reuters Life!) - When Bhoopnarayan Jha lost his leg in an accident, the government employee also lost his will to live, until he got a "Jaipur Foot."</p><p>Made from locally available and cheap materials, the rapid-fit, prosthetic limb is handed over for free to victims of road and rail accidents...

Common touch draws stars to India literary festival

2010-02-22T15:36:43Z

<div><p>From extremely humble beginnings, the Jaipur Literary Festival in India has grown in just five years into a major event that attracts star writers by resolutely refusing to treat them as such.</p><p>The inaugural festival in 2006 gathered just 18 authors -- all Indian residents -- who drew a crowd of around 100 people, a fair number of whom "appear...

Veteran Indian film star's fury over 'sexed-up' biography

2010-02-22T16:27:43Z

<div><p>Acclaimed Indian actor Om Puri Friday blasted the publishers of a biography about him written by his wife for highlighting revelations about his past sexual encounters and relationships.</p><p>"I was not upset about the book. But I was upset with the way it was presented by the publishers," Puri told an audience at the Jaipur Literary Festival,...

India festival puts Jaipur on book lovers' map

2010-02-22T16:56:52Z

<div><p>JAIPUR, India (Reuters) - Perhaps it's the location, a heritage hotel in a city of faded royal splendor. Maybe it's the crowd: a motley crew of writers, Bollywood stars, agents and critics, groupies and, of course, book lovers.</p><p>...

Sariska National Park and other nearby Attractions

2010-02-23T01:18:46Z

Author: Nayan Choure

Sariska National Park is considered as one amongst many of India's most visited parks. Although its popularity is not majorly on its wildlife population, it is because of its excellent location and closeness to large towns like Jaipur and Delhi. Years ago, the park acts as the “hunting reserve" of the region's “Royal Family of...

Pushkar TraveL Information

2010-02-23T07:42:51Z

Author: Priya Singh

14-km from Ajmer, Pushkar is legendary among travellers looking for new experiences. It offers much more than most weekend getaways can hope to pack in: temples, ghats, street bazaars, cafés, and of course, desert safaris. As a religious site, Pushkar practically sells itself: it is home to one of the two Brahma temples in the country. The region is a labyrinth of 500-odd temples, 52 ghats and palaces clustered ...

Top Trekking Destinations In India

2010-02-23T13:03:10Z

India is a country filled with a wide array of culture, history, and the most breathtaking mountainous and desert ranges in the world. However, it is virtually impossible to see every inch of the country. Therefore, here is a list compiled of the top must-see places in India that truly capture the essence of India.<br><br>New Delhi<br>New Delhi is the capital ...

Ansal Propeties & Infrastructure Ltd. launches new township Sushant City at Kalwar Road, Jaipur

2010-02-23T18:13:09Z

Author: zameensapna

Project Name Sushant City

Name of Builder Ansal Propeties & Infrastructure Ltd.

Project Type Township

Price Please Contact for price

Location Kalwar Road, Jaipur

Agent Shri Aditya Estates 42470622,...

un City Project Pvt. Ltd.launches new Township Sun City in jaipur

2010-02-23T18:13:14Z

Author: zameensapna

Project Name Sun City

Name of Builder Sun City Project Pvt. Ltd.

Project Type Township

Price Please Contact for price

Location Jaipur

Agent Shri Aditya Estates 42470622, 9810445860

A co...

Travel Trip India Yoga Trip

2009-11-09T09:45:51Z

This photo taken in August of 2009 shows Ishta Yoga group entering the royal Samode Palace in Jaipur, India.(AP Photo/IIana Arazie)

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Yoga in India: Cultural immersion, self-knowledge

2010-02-24T07:52:45Z

<div id="subtitle">Yoga trip: Seeking self-knowledge amid India's extremes of wealth and poverty</div><div><p>I needed an escape, a vacation that would shake me out of my routine, and leave me with more than souvenirs and digital photos. So when the yoga center in New York where I'm learning to meditate organized a two-week yoga trip to India, I decide...

India oil blaze toll rises to 11: report

2010-02-24T11:28:25Z

<div><p>The death toll in a massive fire at an oil depot in western India has risen to 11, a report said late Sunday, as the blaze began to die out.</p><p>The fire, caused by a suspected oil pipeline leak, broke out Thursday night at the Indian Oil Corp (IOC) compound on the outskirts of India has left 10 people dead, an official said Sunday, as the blaze began to die out.</p><p>The fire, caused by a suspected oil pipeline leak, broke out Thursday night at the Indian Oil Corp (IOC) compound on the outskirts of

India oil blaze rages on, ten dead: official

2010-02-24T11:35:25Z

<div><p>A massive fire at an oil depot in western India had left ten people dead, an official said Sunday, as the blaze raged on after more than 48 hours.</p><p>The fire, caused by a suspected oil pipeline leak, broke out Thursday night at the Indian Oil Corp (IOC) compound on the outskirts of

Death toll from India oil blaze 'hits eight'

2010-02-24T11:50:39Z

<div><p>Three more bodies were recovered from a huge oil depot blaze in western India, bringing the death toll to eight, an official said Saturday, as authorities waited for the fire to burn out.</p><p>The fire, caused by a suspected oil pipeline leak, broke out Thursday night at the Indian Oil Corp (IOC) compound ...

Indian firefighters struggle with oil depot blaze

2010-02-24T12:23:51Z

<div><p>Firefighters in northern India struggled Friday to douse a gigantic blaze burning for more than 12 hours at a major oil depot, where at last three people were killed and scores injured.</p><p>After burning throughout the night, the Indian Oil Corp. facility on the outskirts of India oil depot kills 6; official says blaze will be left to burn out</div><div><p>A huge fire at an Indian oil depot that has killed at least six people and injured 150 will be allowed to burn out as firefighters have little hope of dousing it, officials said Friday.</p><p>Another six people are trapped in the depot near the city of India oil depot kills 6, injures 150; official says blaze will be left to burn out</div><div><p>A huge fire at an Indian oil depot that has killed at least six people and injured 150 will be allowed to burn out as firefighters have little hope of dousing it, officials said Friday.</p><p>Another six people are trapped in the depot near the city o...

Huge blaze at India oil depot, four dead

2010-02-24T12:19:11Z

<div><p>A massive fire at an oil depot in northern India raged on Friday more than 18 hours after it erupted, with four people confirmed dead and around 135 injured.</p><p>The blaze, caused by a suspected oil pipeline leak, broke out at around 7:30pm (1400 GMT) Thursday at the Indian Oil Corp. (IOC) facility on the...

Major oil depot blaze in India, two killed: officials

2010-02-24T12:34:40Z

<div><p>A massive fire erupted at a major oil depot in northern India Thursday, killing at least two people and injuring scores more, officials and emergency workers said.</p><p>The blaze at the Indian Oil Corp. facility on the outskirts of Jaipur in the desert state of <...