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'Guddi' inspired Sonam for 'Raanjhanaa'

May 24, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) For her role of a schoolgirl in "Raanjhanaa", Sonam Kapoor took inspiration from Jaya Bachchan's popular character in hit movie "Guddi", which too revolved around a schoolgoing teenager.

Trailer of Anand Gandhi's 'Ship of Theseus' released in Mumbai

May 23, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Kiran Rao and Siddharth Roy Kapoor recently launched the first teaser of Anand Gandhi's award winning directorial venture 'Ship Of Theseus', in Mumbai.

Dhanush's next with K.V. Anand (With Image)

May 23, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Chennai, May 23 (IANS) Tamil actor Dhanush, who is awaiting the release of debut Hindi movie "Raanjhanaa" and Tamil romantic-drama "Mariyaan", has signed on the dotted line to work in a yet-to-be-titled Tamil film with cinematographer-turned-director K.V. Anand.

Japan to help raise institute of design in Haryana

May 22, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Chandigarh, May 22 (IANS) The country's second National Institute of Design will come up in Haryana's Kurukshetra district and Japan will provide technological assistance for the same, a minister said Wednesday.

India-EU BTIA conclude another round of negotiations

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Chief negotiators of India and the European Union (EU) met here from May 15 to May 17 and concluded another round of negotiations for the India-EU Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA).

Chidambaram visits UK, France, Qatar to woo investors

May 15, 2013 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday left on a three-nation visit to UK, France and Qatar, in a bid to sell the India-growth story and woo overseas investors.

Greenpeace protests as Delhi fails to meet renewable targets

May 15, 2013 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Greenpeace activists Wednesday held protest against Delhi's poor performance in meeting its renewable energy targets, and demanded that a policy on renewable energy be framed by the Delhi government.

India on way back to Olympic fold after successful Lausanne talks

May 15, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Lausanne (Switzerland), May 15 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday agreed to have fresh elections and hold another Annual General Meeting (AGM) within a month to select their representatives, paving the way for its return to the Olympic fold after a ban was imposed on it last year.

Kunal Ganjawala feels one composer for one film obsolete

May 15, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Playback Singer Kunal Ganjawala, known for his songs "Hum dum suniyo re" and "Bheege honth tere", says in a couple of years the concept of hiring one composer for a film would become a thing of the past.

Anil Kapoor confident about 'Raanjhanaa'

May 15, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) After watching the promos of daughter Sonam Kapoor's forthcoming film "Raanjhanaa", Anil Kapoor says people will like the "earthy love story" when it comes out June 21.

Not late, just had no small screen plans: Abhay Deol

May 14, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Abhay Deol, who is set to make his small screen debut as a host, says he is not late for TV, it's just that it didn't feature in his scheme of things.

Only Dhanush has 'innocence' to play 'Raanjhanaa': Sonam

May 14, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Praising her co-star Dhanush, Sonam Kapoor says only he has the 'inocence' to play the lead in "Raanjhanaa".

IOA delegates confident IOC will lift the ban

May 13, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Seeing the way the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is taking interest in Wednesday's meeting with them, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) delegates feel the ban on the national Olympic committee will soon be lifted.

Home guards keep Delhi buses safe at night

May 13, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) They sit quietly, keeping a careful watch on passengers as the bus travels through the city in the dead of the night, ready to intervene if anything goes wrong. The uniformed men are Delhi government's home guards posted on night buses to ensure the safety of commuters, especially women.

Which actor wants to be reborn as Dhanush? (With Image)

May 12, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Chennai, May 12 (IANS) Telugu actor Harshvardhan Rane claims to be Dhanush's biggest fan in the industry and takes inspiration from him.

Dhanush finding it tough to learn Hindi

May 11, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Southern star Dhanush's first Hindi film "Raanjhanaa" is all set to release and the actor says he has still not been able to learn Hindi.

Rahman a true Raanjhanaa: Dhanush

May 11, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Tamil actor Dhanush, who is set to make his Bollywood debut with Anand L Rai's "Raanjhanaa", minces no words in praising the Oscar-winning music composer of the film, A.R. Rahman, terming him a true Raanjhanaa.

Kiran Rao launches her own banner (With Image)

May 11, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Filmmaker Kiran Rao has taken a new step to support young talent and launched her own banner called Kiran Rao.

US student attempting record of youngest person to fly solo around world

May 11, 2013 at 12:30 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): An American student is attempting to make a record as the youngest person in history to fly solo around the world, and will be making his first stop in the UK after setting off from California on May 2.

Dhanush all set for Bollywood debut opposite Sonam Kapoor

May 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Mumbai, May 11 (ANI): Bollywood actors Sonam Kapoor and Dhanush promoted their upcoming romantic film 'Raanjhanaa' here in Mumbai.

A lot in 'Fukrey' from director's life: Pulkit Samrat

May 10, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) "Bittoo Boss" fame Pulkit Samrat says director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba has incoporated his real life experience in "Fukrey".

Tesco seeks clarity on India's retail FDI norms

May 10, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Britain's biggest retailer Tesco Friday said it is waiting for more clarity on India's foreign direct investment (FDI) policy and would accordingly decide on opening stores in Asia's third largest economy.

Counsel says gang-rape victim's friend 'womaniser'

May 9, 2013 at 10:22 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The male friend of the woman gang-raped here Dec 16, 2012 was Thursday described as a "womaniser" by a defence counsel in a Delhi court.

Safdarjung doctors on strike

May 9, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Around 1,000 resident doctors at the Safdarjung Hospital are on a strike, miffed with poor amenities, security and salaries, and patients are bearing the brunt of their agitation, a doctor said Thursday.

Senior IOA officials trying to persuade a miffed Malhotra

May 9, 2013 at 7:14 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Acting president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Vijay Kumar Malhotra Thursday decided not to attend the May 15 meeting the International Olympic Committee (IOC) convened in Lausanne, saying that the world body has now decided to deal with the democratically elected IOA.

Malhotra to stay away from IOC's May 15 meeting

May 9, 2013 at 5:44 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Objecting to Narinder Batra and R.K. Anand's inclusion in the delegation, the Vijay Kumar Malhotra-led Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has decided to stay away from the May 15 meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne.

Saina, Sindhu retain rankings

May 9, 2013 at 2:56 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu retained their women's singles rankings in the list released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thursday.

Hrithik Roshan launches a fitness book

May 9, 2013 at 2:16 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (ANI): Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan launched a fitness book 'Guide to Your Best Body' in Mumbai here on Wednesday.

Malhotra-led IOA to boycott IOC meeting

May 9, 2013 at 1:05 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Objecting to Narinder Batra and R.K. Anand's inclusion in the delegation, the Vijay Kumar Malhotra-led Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has decided to stay away from the May 15 meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne.

Don't think I want to make sleazy comedies: Saif (Interview)

May 9, 2013 at 11:52 AM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Actor-producer Saif Ali Khan is treading new territories with "Go Goa Gone" - a zombie comedy, after making romance-based entertainers like "Love Aaj Kal" and "Cocktail", but he's quite sure he won't ever make a "sleazy" comedy.

India welcomes Brazilian diplomat's selection as WTO chief

May 8, 2013 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) India Wednesday welcomed the selection of Brazilian diplomat Roberto Azevedo as the new director-general of the World Trade Organisation.

Director targets 2014 for 'Tanu Weds Manu' sequel

May 7, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) After "Raanjhanaa", Anand L. Rai's next film will be the "Tanu Weds Manu" sequel. Although he isn't sure when it would go on the floors, he has confirmed he will prepare the romantic-comedy for a 2014 release.

Commercial cinema guarantees career longevity: Swara Bhaskar (Interview)

May 5, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) She took the road less travelled when she made her debut with an offbeat film like "Madholal Keep Walking" in 2010. Promising actor Swara Bhaskar now admits she is taking "better than baby steps" towards commercial cinema, which she believes, opens the gates to a larger audience - and adds longevity to an actor's career.

Man murdered for leching at woman

May 3, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) A 23-year-old man was stabbed to death by the husband of a woman at whom he had been leching, police said Friday. The accused has been arrested.

'Ethir Neechal' not out of the box, yet entertaining (Tamil Movie Review)

May 3, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Film: "Ethir Neechal"; Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Nandita, Priya Anand, Jayaprakash, Ravi Prakash, Suza Kumar, Manobala, Dhanush and Nayantara; Director: Durai Senthil Kumar; Rating: ***

Kashyap drops out of top-10, Sindhu moves up

May 2, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) After achieving a career-high of World No.6 last week, Parupalli Kashyap dropped out of the men's singles top-10 in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released Thursday.

Swedish retail giant H and M planning to open 50 stores in India

May 1, 2013 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, May. 1 (ANI): Swedish fashion retail giant H and M is planning to open 50 stores in India to tap the country's growing middle-class market, according to an Indian government statement.

After year's gap, Dhanush back on screen

April 30, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Chennai, April 30 (IANS) After more than a year, the ever busy Tamil actor Dhanush will be seen on the silver screen in "Edhir Neechal".

H&M plans to invest $131 million in India

April 29, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Swedish clothing retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) plans to invest euro 100 million ($131 million) to set up 50 wholly owned single-brand stores in India, the government said Monday.

Anirudh ropes in London-based R&B singer

April 27, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Chennai, April 27 (IANS) Tamil composer Anirudh Ravichander, composer of "Kolaveri di", has roped in London-based R&B singer Arjun Coomaraswamy, to perform a song in upcoming romantic-comedy "Vanakkam Chennai".

NIMZ to change face of country: Anand Sharma

April 26, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Thiruvanathapuram, April 26 (IANS) A National Investment and Manufacturing Zone (NIMZ) will change the face of the country, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said here Friday.

Sindhu beats Saina conqueror to enter semis (Roundup)

April 26, 2013 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Eighth seeded P.V. Sindhu advanced to the women's singles semifinals of the $200,000 India Open Super Series after beating Japan's Yui Hashimoto, who earlier beat Saina Nehwal, here at the Siri Fort Sports Complex Friday.

Anand Sharma to review industry related issues of southern states

April 25, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 25 (ANI): Union Commerce, Industry and Textiles Minister Anand Sharma will leave for a two-day visit to Kerala today during which he will review issues pertaining to Commerce, Industry and Textile in the southern states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh tomorrow.

Love my Hindi-speaking Dhanush: Aishwarya (With Image)

April 24, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Chennai, April 24 (IANS) Tamil actor Dhanush's wife and brother are wowed by his debut Hindi movie "Raanjhnaa", which shows him speaking in Hindi.

Srikanth upsets fourth seed; Anand makes first-round exit

April 24, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Twenty-year-old K. Srikanth caused one of the biggest upsets of the India Open Super Series badminton by defeating Danish fourth seed Jan O Jorgensen while former national champion Chetan Anand made a first-round exit from men's singles here Wednesday.

Only right melody, punch can make songs hit: Anand Raj Anand

April 24, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Music-director and composer Anand Raj Anand, who has given hits like "Jalebi bai", "Ganpat", and "Ishq Samandar", makes songs after observing the body language of actors, but admits that if the melody and punch are not right, no one can make a song a hit.

Commerce Minister Anand Sharma launches 21 new textile parks

April 24, 2013 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (ANI): Union Commerce, Industry and Textiles Minister Anand Sharma has launched 21 new textile parks approved under Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP) here.

First trailer of Dhanush's Raanjhanaa out

April 24, 2013 at 12:23 PM

The first trailer of much-awaited film "Raanjhanaa" starring tamil superstar Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor in the lead roles is out. Raanjhanaa is a romantic love story directed by Anand L. Rai of Tanu Weds Manu fame, written by Himanshu Sharma and produced by Krishika Lulla under the banner Eros International. The film is scheduled to release on June 21 this year.

India Open: Veterans Anand, Bhat qualify for main draw

April 23, 2013 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Former national champions Chetan Anand and Arvind Bhat moved into the main draw of the $200,000 India Open Super Series after beating their respective opponents in the men's singles qualification rounds at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Tuesday.

Tuesday, day for speaking Hindi for Dhanush (With Image)

April 23, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Tamil actor Dhanush has decided to speak in Hindi Tuesday because the trailer of his debut Hindi movie "Raanjhnaa" is set to release online midnight tonight.

UAE offers to invest $2 bn in Indian infrastructure

April 22, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has offered to invest $2 billion on infrastructure development in India, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said Monday.

IKEA won't be allowed to sell food items in India: Government

April 22, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Swedish firm IKEA can be allowed to run restaurant and cafe along with single brand furniture stores, but it won't engage in retailing of food items, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said Monday.

Music of 'Go Goa Gone' launched in Mumbai

April 19, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (ANI): The makers of India's first ever Zombie Film 'Go Goa Gone' along with the entire star cast launched its music in the entertainment capital Mumbai.

India's exports drop; trade deficit widens to $191 bn in 2012-13

April 18, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) India's exports declined 1.76 percent to $300.6 billion in 2012-13 and trade deficit widened to $190.91 billion, largely due to lower demands in the US and European markets, official data showed Thursday.

India announces interest subsidy, sops to boost exports

April 18, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The Indian government Thursday announced a host of incentives, including interest rate subsidy and liberalisation of norms for special economic zones, to boost exports.

Hrithik, Katrina to train for 'Bang Bang'

April 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Mumbai April 18 (IANS) "Zindagi Na Milegi" co-stars Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif are gearing up to shoot action entertainer "Bang Bang", which will go on the floors next month.

Aronian, Anand to participate in Alekhine Memorial Tournament

April 17, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Yerevan, April 17 (IANS) Armenia's World No.2 Levon Aronian and World Chess Champion Vishy Anand will take part in the Alexander Alekhine Memorial Tournament to be held jointly in Paris and St. Petersburg, Chess Federation of Armenia said Wednesday.

Hrithik's 'Bang Bang' shoot to start May 1

April 17, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Mumbai April 17 (IANS) The shooting of Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif-starrer "Bang Bang" will commence May 1 this year. The movie will hit screens on the same date in 2014.

Gang-rape case: Court warns defence counsel over absence

April 16, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) A fast track Delhi court Tuesday warned advocate M.L. Sharma, defence counsel representing accused Mukesh in the Dec 16, 2012 gang-rape, for his repeated failure to appear in hearings.

Chulani joins Pune Warriors as performance coach

April 15, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Chennai, April 15 (IANS) Pune Warriors appointed Anand Chulani, performance and mental conditioning expert, as their peak performance coach Monday.

Why are only male bonding films singled out: Farhan Akhtar

April 13, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actor-producer Farhan Akhtar, who is known for his 'bromance' films and whose next production "Fukrey" also revolves around boys, wonders why movies on such a subject draws special interest.

European business want India-EU FTA to open markets, protect IPR

April 12, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Brussels, April 12 (IANS) Ahead of the ministerial meeting on the India-EU free trade agreement here next week, European business associations have said the pact must ensure equal opportunity for market participation to companies from both sides and protect international property rights (IPR) standards.

CAIT alleged, FTA will have adverse impact on our economy

April 12, 2013 at 5:41 PM

Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) national general secretary Praveen Khandelwal has said that the unanimous decision of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce to ask the

'Nautanki Saala!' not an overwhelming comic outing (IANS Movie Review - Rating: ***)

April 12, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Film: "Nautanki Saala!"; Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Kunal Roy Kapoor, Evelyn Sharma, Pooja Salvi, and Gaelyn Mendoca; Director: Rohan Sippy; Rating: ***

Unusual script attracted Puja Gupta to 'Go Goa Gone'

April 12, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) "Go Goa Gone" is a zombie comedy and Puja Gupta says the new genre and unusual script inspired her to accept the offer.

India, Germany want early conclusion of free trade deal

April 11, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Berlin, April 11 (IANS) India and Germany Thursday agreed to push for an early conclusion of India-EU trade and investment agreement, which is expected to substantially enhance trade and investment flow.

Shuttlers Jayaram, Bhat advance in New Zealand

April 11, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Auckland, April 11 (IANS) Indian shuttlers Ajay Jayaram and Arvind Bhat moved into the men's singles third round of the New Zealand Open Grand Prix here at the North Shore Events Centre Thursday.

Manmohan Singh arrives in Berlin on three-day visit

April 10, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Berlin, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, accompanied by a high-level delegation that includes five cabinet ministers, arrived here Wednesday on a three-day official visit.

P M leaves for Germany to seek support for trade pact with EU

April 10, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left on a three-day official visit to Berlin where he will co-chair inter-governmental consultations to push bilateral ties and witness the signing of a series of agreements on education

Manmohan Singh leaves for Germany with five cabinet ministers

April 10, 2013 at 9:33 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left Wednesday on a three-day official visit to Berlin, with five cabinet ministers in his delegation, where he will co-chair inter-governmental consultations to push bilateral ties and witness the signing of a series of agreements on education, science and technology and renewable energy.

PM leaves for Germany on three-day visit

April 10, 2013 at 9:17 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left Wednesday on a three-day official visit to Berlin, where he will co-chair inter-governmental consultations and witness the signing of a series of agreements on education, science and technology and renewable energy.

Time running out for India-EU free trade talks?

April 9, 2013 at 1:25 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Trade and investment talks between India and the European Union (EU) could be in limbo for years, if not concluded in 2013, as the 27-nation grouping is likely to shift its focus to a trade deal with the US.

'Go Goa Gone' decodes world of zombies: Kunal Kemmu

April 8, 2013 at 5:49 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Actor Kunal Kemmu, who will soon be seen in zombie thriller "Go Goa Gone", says the film answers all the relevant questions related to zombies.

Anand to defend title in Chennai, chess players elated

April 8, 2013 at 3:01 PM

Chennai, April 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday said the state would host the World Chess Championship this November between reigning champion from India Viswanathan Anand and the challenger, Norway's Magnus Carlsen.

Anand to defend world chess title in home town

April 8, 2013 at 1:25 PM

Chennai, April 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday said the state will host the World Chess Championship this November between reigning champion from India Viswanathan Anand and the challenger Norway's Magnus Carlsen.

Chitrashi likes being original in 'F.I.R.'

April 6, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Actress Chitrashi Rawat, who entered hit comedy show "F.I.R." after it took a 20-year-leap, says she doesn't take inspiration for the role of Jwalamukhi Chautala from anyone.

Himachal hopes to get central sops for investment

April 3, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Shimla, April 3 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh is hopeful of getting some central incentives to attract investment, Industries Minister Mukesh Agnihotri informed the assembly Wednesday.

India mulling raising FDI limit in defence to 49 percent

April 3, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said Wednesday the government is considering raising the foreign direct investment limit in defence sector at least to 49 percent from the existing 26 percent.

India eyes trade pact with Eurasia customs union

April 2, 2013 at 11:00 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) India, Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan are exploring the possibilities for a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).

India eyes trade pact with Eurasia customs union

April 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) India, Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan are exploring the possibilities for a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).

Shuttlers Jayaram, Gurusaidutt advance in Australian Open

April 2, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Sydney, April 2 (IANS) Indian shuttlers Ajay Jayaram, R.M.V. Gurusaidutt and Anand Pawar Tuesday made their way through to the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open Grand Prix Gold being held here at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Healthcare campaigners hail Novartis patent rejection by Indian court

April 2, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, Apr. 2 (ANI): Healthcare campaigners have welcomed India's rejection of a legal bid by Swiss company Novartis to patent a new version of its cancer drug, Glivec.

'Will continue to invest in India, but cautiously': Novartis after SC ruling

April 1, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mumbai/New Delhi, Apr. 1 (ANI): Novartis India Limited, a unit of Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG, will continue to file for patents in India, its vice chairman Ranjit Shahani said today after the Supreme Court rejected its plea for patent protection of its drug Glivec.

Farhan Akhtar gets animated jingle for 'Fukrey'

March 30, 2013 at 6:58 PM

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Actor-director Farhan Akhtar, who is all set to produce a film with the unlikely title of "Fukrey", has come up with an animated jingle for it, composed by Ram Sampath and written by Vipul Vig.

Indian cinema back to adapting classic writings: Abhishek Kapoor (Interview, With Image)

March 30, 2013 at 2:10 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Indian cinema had always enjoyed linkages with literature, says Abhishek Kapoor, citing the "Apu Trilogy" and "Guide". The "glorification of mediocrity" impeded this creativity, but the trend is back, says the actor-turned-director, who has adapted "The 3 Mistakes of My Life" into the hit movie "Kai Po Che".

Zimbabwe seeks Indian investment, assistance in reviving industrial sector

March 29, 2013 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Zimbabwe has sought Indian investment and technical assistance to revive its manufacturing sector, especially in the textiles and diamond industry.

Lot of pressure to look good in showbiz: Roshni Chopra (With Image)

March 28, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Television actress Roshni Chopra, who lost 18 kg since the birth of her first child in November last year, says nowadays it's very important to be "skinny" or "size zero" for survival in showbiz.

First look poster of 'Raanjhna' on Holi

March 27, 2013 at 11:14 AM

Chennai, March 27 (IANS) The first look poster of Dhanush-starrer Hindi romance "Raanjhnaa" was released Wednesday.

Anand Sharma admits India's underperformance at BRICS

March 27, 2013 at 9:46 AM

Durban (South Africa), Mar.27 (ANI): India, unfortunately, has not performed to expectations in the fields of trade and other commercial ties with member nations of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa).

Collectors pitch for South Asian artists at global auctions (With Image)

March 25, 2013 at 7:14 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) An oil painting by Syed Haider Raza, "Village en Fete", surpassed price estimates fetching $1,859,750 at Christie's Spring Asian Art Week last week that grossed $80,416,388 in the sale of South Asian and Oriental art.

Priya Anand proud of her career's progress

March 20, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Actress Priya Anand is proud of the way her career is shaping up in Bollywood, despite the fact that she has no filmy connections.

Projects worth $70 billion discussed at India-Africa conclave

March 19, 2013 at 5:38 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) More than 500 projects worth nearly $70 billion were discussed during the three-day India-Africa project partnership conclave that ended Tuesday, organiser said.

Promotional song in 'Fukrey' fun: Priya Anand

March 18, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Actress Priya Anand, who will be seen in Farhan Akhtar's production "Fukrey", says she recently shot for a promotional song for the film and is excited about it.

Neil gave no ghost of a chance to complain

March 15, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Producer Viki Rajani says actor Neil Nitin Mukesh, who plays lead character in movie "3G", cooperated a lot with everyone and never complained about long hours while shooting the movie.

Lokayukta recommends CBI probe against BSP's UP chief

March 15, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Lucknow, March 15 (IANS) The recommendation of Lokayukta Jutsice N.K. Mehrotra seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into allegations of corruption against state president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Ram Achal Rajbhar, is set to foment more trouble for the party.

Saina regains No.2, Kashyap at career-best No.7

March 14, 2013 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal regained the second spot in women's singles rankings while Parupalli Kashyap jumped two places in men's singles to reach a career-best No.7 in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released Thursday.

Multilingual Priya Anand hopes to learn Marathi now

March 14, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Actress Priya Anand, soon to be seen opposite Jackky Bhagnani in "Rangrezz," is well-versed in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Bengali, English and Spanish languages. Now she hopes to become proficient in Marathi as well.

Revolution waiting to happen in rural UP: Akhilesh Yadav

March 13, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Lucknow, March 13 (IANS) There is a revolution waiting to happen in rural Uttar Pradesh but capital and technology were needed to unleash the state's unlimited potential, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said at a business summit here Wednesday.

Anand Sharma satisfied with exports and industrial output growth

March 12, 2013 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 12 (ANI): Expressing satisfaction over growth in exports and industrial output, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Tuesday said the government needed to do more.

Govt. launches major programme for Pashmina developers in Ladakh region

March 12, 2013 at 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 12 (ANI): The government, through the Ministry of Textiles, has launched a major programme for the development of Pashmina and Pashmina developers in Ladakh region during the 12th Five-Year Plan.