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Everything you need to know about Amingaon Chowk: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Cash van guard hurts himself in accidental firing

May 20, 2013 at 11:18 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A cash van guard suffered a bullet injury in an accidental fire from his single barrel gun here Monday evening, police said.

Pakistani election official shot dead

March 12, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Islamabad, March 12 (IANS) An election official in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province was Tuesday shot dead by unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen in Quetta city, a media report said.

Pakistani election official shot dead

March 12, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Islamabad, March 12 (IANS) An election official in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province was Tuesday shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Quetta city, a media report said.

Abducted engineer released in Assam

February 27, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Guwahati, Feb 27 (IANS) An engineer of the Power Grid Corporation Ltd. (PGCL), abducted by suspected militants and taken to their camp in Bhutan more than a week ago, was released Wednesday, police said.

Woman goes missing from Metro station, found

February 11, 2013 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) A 24-year-old newly married woman who had gone missing Sunday evening from the highly congested Chandni Chowk Metro Station here was recovered Monday evening, police said, adding that she was unhappy in her marriage.

Woman missing from Delhi Metro station

February 11, 2013 at 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) A 24-year-old newly married woman went missing from the highly congested Chandni Chowk Metro Station here, police said.

Delhi's Chandni Chowk to be redeveloped

February 4, 2013 at 9:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Dangling power cables, narrow and congested streets and alleys which have marred the skyline of the capital's heritage Chandni Chowk, may not be seen any longer as the Delhi government has decided to redevelop the Walled City.

Communal clash in Lucknow, four hurt

January 11, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Lucknow, Jan 11 (IANS) Four people were injured Friday when two sects of Muslims clashed in the Old City area of the Uttar Pradesh capital, police said.

Bedi takes Mushtaq on a guided tour of Old Delhi

January 8, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Former India cricketer and legendary left-arm spinner Bishan Singh Bedi Tuesday took his close friend and former Pakistani all-rounder Mushtaq Mohammad through the streets of Old Delhi visiting some historic places.

Bedi gives Mushtaq guided tour of Old Delhi

January 8, 2013 at 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Former India cricketer and legendary off-spinner Bishan Singh Bedi Tuesday took his close friend and former Pakistani all-rounder Mushtaq Mohammad through the streets of Old Delhi visiting some historic places.

Google takes Delhi's iconic Chandni Chowk market online

December 17, 2012 at 10:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Google India Monday unveiled a special project intended to make Chandni Chowk, the iconic market of old Delhi, easily accessible to users worldwide.

Delhi's electricals market fire rages on, building may crash

December 14, 2012 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) A blaze that broke out in an electricals and electronics goods market in the capital Thursday continued to rage on for the second day Friday. With more than 30 shops already gutted, the old building faces the danger of collapsing, fire service officials said.

Fire breaks out at Bhagirath Place in Chandni Chowk (Update)

December 13, 2012 at 8:36 PM

Chandni Chowk (Delhi), Dec. 13 (ANI): A major fire broke out in the electronics market at the Bhagirath Place in Chandni Chowk here on Thursday evening.

Fire breaks out at Bhagirath Place in Chandni Chowk

December 13, 2012 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): Fire broke out at the Bhagirath Place in Chandni Chowk on Thursday evening.

Five held in Kolkata with fake currency National/Crime

December 13, 2012 at 3:00 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (IANS) Five people were arrested here and fake Indian currency with face value of over Rs.20 lakh seized from them, police said Thursday.

India shining with Chinese lights on Diwali

November 12, 2012 at 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Fancy lights, "diyas" and tiered lamps -- Chinese lights are shining their multi-coloured hues on the neighbourhood Diwali market this year as their cheaper cost but good quality edge out local competition.

Easy to make a film today, but difficult to release it: Mithun

October 4, 2012 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) At 62, Mithun Chakraborty, who is enjoying the work he is getting as an actor, feels nowadays it is easier to make films than to release them in theatres.

Hazare says no differences with Kejriwal, asks him to contest against Sibal (Roundup)

October 1, 2012 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Anna Hazare Monday denied any differences with ex-teammate Arvind Kejriwal even as the two spelt out their different paths -- the former to forge ahead with a non-political movement against corruption and the latter to announce formation of a political party Tuesday.

Anna ready to campaign for Kejriwal against Sibal

October 1, 2012 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Monday said he would back RTI crusader Arvind Kejriwal if he contested the elections against Communications and IT Minister Kapil Sibal from the Chandni Chowk constituency of New Delhi.

Sushil Kumar felicitated in Chandni Chowk

September 1, 2012 at 10:17 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar was felicitated by the people of Chandni Chowk here Saturday.

NDMC decision, now meeting hall of old Town Hall is available for rent

August 9, 2012 at 5:30 PM

In an important decision to facilitate different organizations, the North Delhi Muncipal Corporation has decided to rent out its old and new meeting halls in Town Hall situated at Chandni Chowk, the Headquarter of the erstwhile MCD.

Assam to give children with leukaemia free treatment

June 2, 2012 at 7:35 PM

Guwahati, May 2 (IANS) The Assam government will soon launch a scheme to support the cost of treatment for leukaemia among children below 12 years of age.

Sony Music signs singer Bohemia

May 29, 2012 at 3:11 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Punjabi rapper Bohemia, known for songs like "Chandni Chowk to China", has been signed up by music label Sony Music. He hopes to continue enthralling listeners with new-age music, catchy beats and thought-provoking lyrics.

No reunion, but union possible in subcontinent: Pakistani writer

March 29, 2012 at 10:32 AM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The subcontinent can become a paradise in the region by retaining cultural, social and political identities of countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, says former Pakistani Army officer, journalist, writer and commentator Abdul Rahman Siddiqi, an old 'Dilliwallah' from Ballimaran in Chandni Chowk.

Indian restaurants-on-wheels becoming hip in USA

December 26, 2010 at 3:58 PM

Nevada (US), Dec 26 (ANI): Food trucks serving cuisine of India are becoming hip across USA.

Nine labourers rescued from Delhi parking lot collapse

October 30, 2010 at 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct.30 (ANI): Nine labourers were rescued after a portion of a wall of an underground multi-level parking lot collapsed here on Saturday.

Incessant rains cause flash floods in Jammu

August 8, 2010 at 5:46 PM

Jammu Aug 8 (ANI): Incessant rains caused flash floods in Jammu on Sunday, both inundating residential areas and slums.

Women's group protests government's inability to bring reservation bill

March 8, 2010 at 6:03 PM

New Delhi, Mar 8 (ANI): A group of women protested outside the parliament complex on Monday evening against the ruckus caused by some political parties against the tabling of Women's Reservation Bill in the Parliament.

Sly, Denise Richards nominated for "Kela" awards for worst in Bollywood

February 23, 2010 at 2:50 PM

Nevada (US), Feb 23 (ANI): Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone (Rocky) has been nominated for Hollywood Razzies equivalent "Golden Kela Awards" given annually for the worst performance in Bollywood.

It's party time for Congress winners' wives

May 17, 2009 at 3:47 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) After weeks of gruelling campaigning in the scorching heat, Saturday's clean sweep for the Congress in Delhi came as a big relief not only to its candidates but also their wives. The women are now busy planning celebrations for their husbands' win with family and well-wishers.

Kapil Sibal retains Chandni Chowk seat

May 16, 2009 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal Saturday won the Chandni Chowk constituency in Delhi by over 200,000 votes.

Parents sell vegetables to protest school fee hike

May 9, 2009 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Distressed about the school fee hike and the government's inaction in the matter, parents in the national capital sold vegetables and polished shoes as a mark of their protest Saturday.

Cricket, tabla and catching up - Delhi candidates finally unwind

May 8, 2009 at 6:33 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) On Friday they let their hair down. After weeks of campaigning in the scorching heat and dust, Lok Sabha candidates from Delhi finally got time to cool off with their favourite things - playing the tabla, a game of cricket or simply chatting with friends and family.

Day after polls, Delhi's Lok Sabha candidates relax at home

May 8, 2009 at 1:02 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) It was the day of sabbath for Delhi's aspiring MPs Friday with the election finally behind them, signalling an end to strenuous days of campaigning in the scorching heat and giving them time to catch up with family, friends, newspapers - or just sleep.

Polling begins in Delhi

May 7, 2009 at 7:27 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Polling began Thursday morning for the seven Lok Sabha seats of the national capital.

No tall promises, give us basic amenities: Chandni Chowk's voters

May 2, 2009 at 12:24 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) In Chandni Chowk, one of the oldest areas in the Indian capital with its cheek-by-jowl houses and crowded markets, women voters are a vocal lot. The pomp and show of rallies and big words of candidates don't impress them, they say, demanding basic amenities like water and sanitation.

Heritage protection an issue in Chandni Chowk

April 24, 2009 at 1:15 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Once magnificent 'havelis' with ornate walls peeling off, shops squatting in grand Mughal-era courtyards, crumbling historic edifices tell a tale of neglect and apathy by powers that be. But some aware citizens are making heritage protection in Old Delhi an issue in these elections.

Candidates' wives shed political apathy to hit campaign trail

April 23, 2009 at 11:51 AM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) They are apolitical and have been pursuing their independent careers, but the general elections have brought them out on the campaign trail. Wives of several Lok Sabha candidates in the capital are busy for over 20 hours a day, wooing voters on behalf of their husbands.

'Poll panel's action on code violation not stringent enough'

April 20, 2009 at 10:21 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Election Commission's action on violation of the model code of conduct is 'not stringent enough', an official in the Delhi chief electoral offiicer's (CEO) office said Monday.

BJP speaks and acts differently on terror: PM

April 19, 2009 at 3:38 PM

Guwahati, April 19 (IANS) Taking on the BJP for its charge that the Congress is 'soft on terror', Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday said that there is a 'lot of difference and contradictions' in the way the BJP speaks about and 'actually acts' on terrorism.

Chandni Chowk cries for better amenities, infrastructure (Lead, superseding earlier story)

April 19, 2009 at 3:38 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) 'We will vote - like in every election', is the resigned refrain of residents of Chandni Chowk in old Delhi. They are unhappy at how the historic walled city has degenerated into a congested, filthy place over the years.

Chandni Chowk cries for better amenities, infrastructure

April 19, 2009 at 2:05 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) 'We will vote like every year', is the resigned refrain of residents of Chandni Chowk in old Delhi. They are unhappy at how the historic walled city has degenerated into a congested, filthy place over the years.

Sibal files defamation suit against BJP candidate Gupta

April 15, 2009 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 15 (ANI): Union Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal has filed a defamation suit against Vijender Gupta, his rival candidate from the Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha seat.

It's amazing to see Akshay Kumar rapping: Bohemia

April 15, 2009 at 9:01 AM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) American Punjabi rapper Bohemia, who has become synonymous with Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's voice after singing the title song of 'Chandni Chowk To China' and a number in '8x10 Tasveer', says he was amazed to see the actor rapping.

Fire in Ghaziabad meat processing unit

April 3, 2009 at 7:11 PM

Ghaziabad, April 3 (IANS) A major fire broke out Friday in a meat processing unit here owned by a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader who is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Delhi's Chandni Chowk constituency, a fire officer said.

'8x10 Tasveer' music has rap, rock and soul (IANS Music Review)

March 23, 2009 at 8:57 AM

Film: '8x10 Tasveer'; Music Director: Salim-Sulaiman and Bohemia; Lyrics: Irfan Siddique, Sameer and Bohemia; Singers: Vishal Dadlani, Mohit Chouhan, Tulsi Kumar, Neeraj Shridhar and Bohemia; Rating: ***

Care for your heritage, urges Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

March 9, 2009 at 9:01 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Bollywood filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, who is associated with the tourism ministry's 'Atithi Devo Bhavah' campaign, Monday urged Indians to uphold and preserve the culture, tradition and heritage of the country.

Nepal's oldest varsity in Buddha controversy now

January 25, 2009 at 1:45 PM

Kathmandu, Jan 25 (IANS) Even as public anger continued to simmer in Nepal over the gaffe in Bollywood film 'Chandni Chowk to China' that the Buddha was born in India, the oldest university in the Himalayan republic joined the controversy with a media report Sunday that it has been teaching from a book that has been making the same mistake for 10 years.

Shekhar Suman apologises to Akshay for 'Chandni Chowk...' comments

January 25, 2009 at 1:07 PM

Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) TV celebrity Shekhar Suman, who panned Akshay Kumar and his latest release 'Chandni Chowk To China' as the 'worst film made in the history of Indian cinema', has apologised to the star.

Polish movie buffs await release of 'Chandni Chowk...'

January 23, 2009 at 11:09 AM

Warsaw, Jan 23 (IANS) Movie buffs are eagerly waiting for the release of 'Chandni Chowk To China' in Poland where no film distributor has so far picked up any Akshay Kumar starrers, EuAsiaNews said.

Deepika Padukone's fringe hairstyle catches on

January 23, 2009 at 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) In the 1960s, actress Sadhana styled her hair with a fringe and it became a craze. Now more than four decades later Deepika Padukone has rekindled the magic of this bygone hairstyle with her recently released movie 'Chandni Chowk To China'.

Chandni Chowk to China creates bad blood among Asians on YouTube

January 22, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Kathmandu, Jan 22 (IANS) Bollywood's much-awaited first Kungfu comedy Chandni Chowk to China has created a rift on YouTube with Indian, Chinese and Nepali members trading insults.

Deepika misses sister's golf tournament for 'Chandni Chowk...' premieres

January 21, 2009 at 1:54 PM

Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Deepika Padukone was so busy with the premieres of 'Chandni Chowk To China' that she had to miss her sister Anisha's golf tournament in Pune.

'Changeling' - Hollywood fare worth watching (Film Review - Rating: *** 1/2)

January 18, 2009 at 1:42 PM

Film: 'Changeling'; Cast: Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich; DirectOr: Clint Eastwood; Rating: *** 1/2

Mithun Da is a classic actor: Akshay Kumar (Film Snippets)

January 18, 2009 at 8:29 AM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) After working with Bollywood disco king Mithun Chakraborty in 'Chandni Chowk To China', superstar Akshay Kumar says the former is a 'classic actor'.

'Chandni Chowk' gets lukewarm reception from American media

January 17, 2009 at 11:53 AM

Washington, Jan 17 (IANS) American mainstream media has given a lukewarm reception to 'Chandni Chowk to China', the largest-ever release of a Bollywood movie in North America, calling it 'a genetic experiment' and a 'genre-mashup overkill'.

I'm not a celebrity: Deepika Padukone

January 17, 2009 at 10:04 AM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) She made her first big screen appearance with superstar Shah Rukh Khan, in her second film she worked under the prestigious Yash Raj banner and her third release saw her teaming up with Akshay Kumar, and yet Deepika Padukone doesn't consider herself a celebrity.

'Chandni Chowk to China' released across the country

January 16, 2009 at 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): The much-awaited film 'Chandni Chowk to China', billed as the first ever Bollywood kung fu comedy, is released across the country on Friday.

Akshay, Deepika descend from hot air balloon to promote 'Chandni Chowk...'

January 16, 2009 at 12:21 AM

Gurgaon, Jan 15 (IANS) Amid loud Punjabi drum beats, firecrackers going off and squeals of joy from the eager audience, Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone descended at a shopping mall here from a huge hot air balloon to promote their action-adventure film 'Chandni Chowk To China', releasing Friday.

Hollywood action director doubted Akshay Kumar's stunt abilities

January 15, 2009 at 10:49 AM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Hollywood-based action choreographer Huan-Chiu Ku was doubtful about Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's ability to perform the gravity-defying stunts in the forthcoming action-comedy 'Chandni Chowk To China'.

I hope Deepika does not beat me: Akshay Kumar

January 15, 2009 at 10:49 AM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Action hero Akshay Kumar says he helped co-star Deepika Padukone match his action skills in their forthcoming film 'Chandni Chowk To China' but made sure she came 'second best' to him.

Amitabh blasts 'Slumdog Millionaire' on blog

January 14, 2009 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has slammed Danny Boyle's Golden Globe award winning underdog drama 'Slumdog Millionaire' for showing India in poor light.

'Chandni Chowk...' - comic tale of a cook's ordeals (IANS Preview)

January 12, 2009 at 7:44 AM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Suspense, comedy, dance, drama and action - director Nikhil Advani has packed it all in his forthcoming movie 'Chandni Chowk To China' that releases Jan 16.

Amitabh to attend London premiere of 'Chandni Chowk To China'

January 11, 2009 at 7:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will attend the London premiere of Akshay Kumar's comic caper 'Chandni Chowk To China' (CC2C) Monday.

'Chandni Chowk...' set to make largest Bollywood splash in US

January 10, 2009 at 11:53 AM

Washington/New York, Jan 10 (IANS) Warner Bros' first Bollywood production 'Chandni Chowk to China' makes the largest-ever opening of any Bollywood film in US and Canada Jan 16 with its release on more than 125 screens in over 50 markets.

Shilpa Shetty to star in India-China film

January 10, 2009 at 12:14 AM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has been roped in to star in an India-China joint film venture.

Fighting with Gordon Liu was a tough task: Akshay Kumar

December 9, 2008 at 8:30 PM

Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) Akshay Kumar got to do some heady action sequences in Nikhil Advani's forthcoming 'From Chandni Chowk To China', but the action hero says fighting with Chinese martial arts master Gordon Liu was the toughest part of the film.

Congress questions Malhotra's candidature

November 19, 2008 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Launching an attack on Bharatiya Janata Party's chief ministerial candidate V.K. Malhotra, the Congress Wednesday claimed that his party had not found him 'fit' to be a minister during its days in power at the centre.

Grenade attack in Srinagar injures three troopers

November 3, 2008 at 4:15 PM

Srinagar, Nov 3 (IANS) Three troopers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured Monday in a grenade attack in this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital.

Advocate, police official granted bail in graft case

October 24, 2008 at 9:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) The Delhi High court Friday granted bail to an advocate who was arrested for allegedly extorting money from the son of a murder accused, while a police official was granted bail by a city court in the same case.

Black and White, a prod into a terrorist's psyche

March 4, 2008 at 12:00 AM

The Black and White is yet another film by Subhash Ghai with his unique style ready to render audiences with gratification by watching

Fifteen killed in â??Fidayeenâ?? attack in Pakistan

October 1, 2007 at 1:01 AM

Another unfortunate day for Pakistan as Bannu, a garrison city of North West Frontier Province of Pakistan shivered again by a fidayeen attack that killed at least 15 people and injured 31 on Monday morning. According to police report, â?? a suicidal