JAIPUR - Colonial writing has added colour and diversity to contemporary English literature, says British novelist Martin Loius Amis, the author of contemporary British literary classics like "Money" and "London Fields".

KOLKATA - Eminent singer Dwijen Mukherjee, who was named for Padma Bhushan award, Wednesday said Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore never wanted experimentations on his composition.

NEW DELHI - People watching the grand spectacle of the Republic Day Parade at the capital city's Rajpath Wednesday, especially children, had to fight dry and parched throats as Delhi Police had banned eatables and drinks - even water bottles - at the parade venue.

HYDERABAD - After a long wait, the first international 'Urdu Satellite' channel was launched here on Wednesday by Khan Lateef Mohammed Khan, the Chairman of the "Munsif Group" and editor-in chief of a leading Urdu Daily.

SRINAGAR - In a bid to maintain peace in Jammu and Kashmir, the authorities arrested separatist leader Yasin Malik soon after he embarked on a massive flag rally here on Wednesday.