New Delhi, Apr 6 : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Lal Krishna Advani downplayed the possibility of Janata Dal (United) parting ways with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) after the general polls.

Advani reacted to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar''s comment in an interview with a news channel that his party had kept the options open and it was only after the elections that he would decide whom he would form an alliance with.

New Delhi, Apr 6 : President Pratibha Patil has condoled the passing away of Puducherry Lt. Governor Govind Singh Gurjar.

In a condolence message to his wife, Kamlesh Gurjar, the President said, " Gurjar was a well-known public figure, who worked for the welfare of the people in Rajasthan, during his public life. His passing away is a deep loss for the people, especially for those in Rajasthan."

Gurjar died following a cardiac arrest here on Monday.

New Delhi, Apr 6 : President Pratibha Patil has greeted her countrymen on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, which will be celebrated tomorrow.

In her message, President Patil said: "On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens."

"May the message of Lord Mahavir, of love, compassion and peace, guide our conduct and inspire us to follow the path of Ahimsa for good of all humanity,'' the President added.

New Delhi, Apr 6 : Trade Minister Kamal Nath will represent Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh at the Seventh ASEAN-India Summit and the Fourth East Asia Summit scheduled to be held on April 11-12 in Thailand.

These Summits are held annually by the Association of South East Nations (ASEAN) and attended by heads of State/Government of the ten ASEAN member countries and its dialogue partners such as India, China, Japan, Korea, etc.

New Delhi, Apr 6 : Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has expressed grief over the demise of Puducherry Lt. Governor Govind Singh Gurjar.

In his condolence message, Dr. Singh remembered Gurjar as a prominent leader of Rajasthan and a dedicated social worker.

"Gurjar always kept up the high traditions of public life, and discharged his duties as the Lt. Governor of Puducherry with grace and dignity," he said.

The Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family.

New Delhi, Apr. 6 : Warlukurlangu Artists, Australia, in partnership with art curator, Durga Vishwanathan, are showcasing contemporary Australian art in New Delhi.

Titled `Desert Dreamings', the paintings from the Central Desert of Australia is the first exhibition of contemporary art of Central Australian Indigenous artists in India. The exhibition is being held between April 6 to 12.