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Five of Ustad Bismillah Khans shehnais have gone missing from his son Kazim Hussains home in Varanasi. (Photo: AP)

Varanasi: Ustad Bismillah Khan's shehnais stolen from son's home

The shehnais were gifted to him by, Kapil Sibbal, Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao.

5 Dec 2016 1:18 PM IST

The court also heard that the accused raped his daughter twice at his home in South Australia and then smashed her head against the wall while she bled profusely. (Representational Image)

UP: Out of jail, child rapist rapes and murders another 12-yr-old girl

The man killed the girl so that she could not testify against him like his previous victim.

30 Nov 2016 5:48 PM IST

PM Modis bold move was appreciated by many. (Photo: PTI)

Note ban: Modi comes to rescue of prospective bride in Varanasi

Jyoti Sahu took the bold step of appealing to the PM for help through a letter on November 9, and received a surprise.

20 Nov 2016 11:27 AM IST

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Varanasi: Breaking tradition, 4 sisters carry father's bier on...

The four sisters said they want to set an example for the society, giving a message of gender equality.

5 Nov 2016 11:11 AM IST

Indian cricketer Ishant Sharma and basketball player Pratima Singh got engaged on June 19 this year. (Photo: Pratima Singh Instagram)

Ishant Sharma to get married to hoopster Pratima on December 9?

The couple was spotted at the Dashashwamedh ghat attending the Ganga Aarti on Tuesday

3 Nov 2016 5:08 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

People celebrated 'Choti Diwali' after surgical strikes: Modi in UP

Modi launched 7 projects, including a gas pipeline, involving an expenditure of Rs 5,000 crore in Varanasi.

24 Oct 2016 7:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Modi to visit Varanasi today, elaborate security arrangements in place

In Varanasi, Modi is scheduled to launch a number of projects, including 'Urja Ganga', a 1500-km-long gas pipeline...

24 Oct 2016 1:06 PM IST

Even in horrendous crimes like dowry deaths, the conviction rate is less than 20%. Its even lower in cases of violence against children.

Faridabad: Woman set on fire over dowry, severely injured

She was admitted to a hospital where her condition was stated to be critical, police said.

23 Oct 2016 7:49 PM IST

Poonam Chauhan was one of the key members in the Uttar Pradesh side. (Photo: AFP/ Representational Image)

National level woman footballer dies of dengue

Poonam Chuhan, who won gold at the 2010 South Asian championships, succumbed to dengue on Tuesday.

19 Oct 2016 3:21 PM IST

Baba Jai Gurudev supporters crossing the crowded Rajghat Bridge in Varanasi. (Photo: PTI)

Varanasi stampede: Congregation organisers booked for giving 'false...

The organisers had sought permission for nearly 3,000 people for the procession whereas allegedly nearly five lakh...

18 Oct 2016 7:55 AM IST

Baba Jai Gurudev supporters crossing the crowded Rajghat Bridge in Varanasi. (Photo: PTI)

Rumours of bridge collapse led to deadly stampede in Varanasi; 24...

'There was a lot of chaos, all of us were pushed and shoved. Many people have died including my mother,' said an...

15 Oct 2016 7:14 PM IST

Several people were gathered at the Rajghat bridge. (Photo: PTI)

Varanasi stampede: Death toll rises to 24; Akhilesh, Modi announce...

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav announced Rs 2 lakhs each for kin of those killed in the stampede.

15 Oct 2016 3:21 PM IST