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

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

Rare bearcat found in Assam

May 22, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Guwahati, May 22 (IANS) A bearcat, a rare species of climbing mammal, was captured in Assam's Nagaon district and shifted to a rehabilitation centre, officials said Wednesday.

Indian political fraternity prays for stability in Pakistan

May 11, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): The political fraternity in India on Saturday prayed for stability in Pakistan as the counting began to elect a new government.

Communist Party accuses Congress of patronising scams

May 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): In wake of resignation of two Cabinet Ministers, senior Communist Party of India (CPM) leader Atul Anjan on Saturday accused the ruling party of being part of most of the scams in the country.

Time for PM and Sonia Gandhi to step down, says Swamy

May 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): President of Janata Party Subramanian Swamy on Saturday in said it is time for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi step down, after two Cabinet ministers resigned.

Rail-Minister nephew bribery row: Rasheed Masood criticises opposition for making a 'a mountain out

May 4, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): Congress Party spokesman Rasheed Masood on Saturday criticised the opposition for making a "mountain out of a molehill" in connection with a bribery case allegedly involving Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's nephew.

Bengal ex-minister's aide questioned in chit fund scam

May 1, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) Police Wednesday quizzed an aide of a prominent minister of the erstwhile Left Front government of West Bengal, as also an official of a state-run corporation during the Left regime, in the Saradha chit fund case.

Mamata faces SFI protest, heckled Amit Mitra in hospital (Roundup)

April 9, 2013 at 11:17 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday faced noisy protests from SFI activists who also heckled her Finance Minister Amit Mitra outside the Planning Commission here to protest a young comrade's death in Kolkata.

Mamata faces SFI protest, Amit Mitra heckled

April 9, 2013 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday faced noisy protests from SFI activists who also heckled her finance minister, Amit Mitra, outside the Planning Commission to protest the death of a young comrade in Kolkata.

Protests alright but not indecency: CPI leader

April 9, 2013 at 5:33 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) People have a right to protest but there is no place for indecency, CPI leader Atul Anjan said after SFI activists heckled West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra here Tuesday.

Congress dismisses WikiLeaks on Rajiv Gandhi; politicos demand Sonia's explanation

April 8, 2013 at 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Cutting across party lines, leaders of various political outfits on Monday sought an explanation from Congress President Sonia Gandhi over the latest revelations by US cables WikiLeaks naming late former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in a scandal.

Kolkata's Speciality Restaurants to expand to London, Singapore

March 19, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Kolkata, March 19 (IANS) Kolkata headquartered fine dining chain Speciality Restaurants - with renowned brands like Mainland China, Oh!Calcutta and Machaan under its belt - has decided to open outlets in London and Singapore, a top company official said here Tuesday.

Senior Andhra MPs irked at not getting cabinet berths

October 28, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 28 (IANS) The induction of five new faces from Andhra Pradesh in the union cabinet and the elevation of a minister of state to the cabinet rank has disappointed many senior MPs of the Congress from the state.

Virbhadra Singh's aide denies charges of tax evasion

October 24, 2012 at 9:43 AM

Shimla/Lucknow/New Delhi, Oct.24 (ANI): Anand Chauhan, a close aide of senior Congress leader Virbhadra Singh, has denied charges of income tax evasion by the latter, and accused the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of maligning the chief ministerial candidate's reputation.

Anna's decision to float political party evokes mixed response

August 3, 2012 at 11:39 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (ANI): The proposal of veteran social activist Anna Hazare to float a political party has evoked mixed response across the country.

Footballer Ruud Gullit to visit Kolkata

July 25, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) Legendary Dutch footballer Ruud Gullit will visit Kolkata July 28 for two days to attend the final match of a 'para' (community) tournament.

Anjan Dutt's next movie is about his own life

July 17, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Kolkata, July 17 (IANS) Renowned filmmaker Anjan Dutt is planning a movie on the Gorkhaland movement in Darjeeling, West Bengal. He says it his "own story" and that he will play the lead in it.

Mohun Bagan appoints Santosh Kashyap as coach

June 30, 2012 at 12:28 AM

Kolkata, June 30 (IANS) Santosh Kashyap is the new coach of Mohun Bagan for the coming soccer season, the club announced at a media meet Friday.

Modern birds 'more closely related to dinosaurs than thought'

May 28, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Washington, May 28 (ANI): Modern birds are, essentially, living dinosaurs, with skulls that are significantly similar to those of their juvenile ancestors, according to a new study.

Review: Arjun The Warrior Prince, A Great Epic and Animation film

May 24, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Arjun The Warrior Prince, an animated film released this Friday and tells the story of Arjuna one of the five Pandavas of Mahabharata.

Skip 'Mr.Bhatti on Chutti', go on holiday instead (IANS Movie Review)

May 18, 2012 at 6:26 PM

Film: 'Mr. Bhatti on Chutti'; Cast: Anupam Kher, Abid Ali, Shakti Kapoor, Emma Kearney and Pawan Shankar; Director: Karan Razdan; Rating: 1/2

Mainland China to expand to SE Asia

May 16, 2012 at 6:02 PM

Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) Speciality Restaurants, a fine dining operator which owns popular outlets like Mainland China, Oh! Calcutta and Sigree, Wednesday said it is planning to expand its footprints internationally, starting from South-East Asia.

NRI children: Abhigyan suffering from attachment disorder

April 27, 2012 at 7:54 PM

Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) The Bhattacharya family may have won the legal battle against the Norwegian authorities over Abhigyan and Aishwarya's custody but the young boy faces another challenge -- his attachment disorder, an ailment which has rendered him with behavioural problems requiring immediate medical attention.

Amartya Sen denies recommending impersonator for government job

April 26, 2012 at 9:30 PM

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen Thursday denied recommending Anjan Bhattacharya, who is facing prosecution for allegedly impersonating a relative of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, for a job in a state government company.

Decision over diesel price reforms evokes mixed reactions

April 22, 2012 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, Apr 22 (ANI): Chief Economic Advisor Kaushik Basu's statement on deregulating diesel prices and tough decisions on subsidies evoked mixed reactions from politicians and economic experts on Sunday.

Anjana Sukhani in 'Kamal Dhamaal Malamaal' item song

April 21, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Actress Anjana Sukhani, last seen in the 2010 movie "Allah Ke Banday", will join the bandwagon of Bollywood beauties grooving to item numbers. She will shake a leg for a song in Priyadarshan's "Kamal Dhamaal Malamaal".

Genelia faces suit in Andhra court in cheating case

April 18, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Hyderabad, April 18 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh High Court Wednesday directed actor Genelia D'Souza to appear before it personally or through her lawyer in a cheating case related to the purchase of a house from a company for which she was brand ambassador.

'Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein' - moral lesson about life (IANS Movie Review)

April 14, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Film: 'Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein'; Actors: Anupam Kher, Sachin Khedekar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Atul Parchure, Anjan Shrivastava, Suresh Menon; Director: Pramod Joshi; Rating: **1/2

Gehlot faces crisis, but may survive (Rajasthan Newsletter)

April 13, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Jaipur, April 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is facing vocal opposition from some Congress party colleagues over his style of functioning. But many believe he will manage to stay put, especially as assembly elections are due next year.

Big B dances to 'Kammo' in RGV's 'Department'

April 12, 2012 at 5:39 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be seen shaking a leg in his signature style in the forthcoming film "Department" and actress Anjana says she was stunned to see Big B's amazing energy level.

Bagan's 1911 Shield triumph to become part of school texts

April 10, 2012 at 10:42 PM

Kolkata, April 10 (IANS) Students pursuing the higher secondary course in West Bengal are all set to read about Mohun Bagan's famous IFA Shield triumph in 1911 in their history text books, with a syllabus review committee appointed by the Mamata Banerjee government recommending the inclusion of the feat in the curriculum.

Bhardwaj's creativity, hard work wows Imran Khan

April 9, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Actor Imran Khan, who is working with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj for the first time in "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola", says that the filmmaker is the finest director he has worked with and praises him for giving everyone a lot of creative freedom.

Indian designer menswear market has come of age: Anita Dongre

April 1, 2012 at 4:29 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Designer Anita Dongre, who has just launched her first menswear line, says the market for this in India has come of age, with more variations and designs taking centrestage and people coming out of the world of local tailors.

NCW felicitates women achievers

March 13, 2012 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, Mar 13 (ANI): The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday felicitated women who had shown indomitable spirit of fighting against adversities and dedicated their lives to work for rights of women.

Police baton charge voters outside a polling booth in Raibareilly, UP

February 19, 2012 at 7:49 PM

Raibareilly/Banda, Feb 19 (ANI): Police on Sunday baton charged angry voters protesting against missing names from the voting list, outside a polling booth in Uttar Pradesh's Raibareilly District.

Police baton charge voters outside a polling booth in Raibareilly, UP

February 19, 2012 at 4:19 PM

Raibareilly/Banda, Feb 19 (ANI): Police on Sunday baton charged angry voters protesting against missing names from the voting list, outside a polling booth in Uttar Pradesh's Raibareilly District.

Couple killed in Jharkhand for practising witchcraft

July 21, 2011 at 9:21 PM

Lohardarga (Jharkhand), July 21 (ANI): Some residents of Jharkhand's Lohardaga District lynched a couple after accusing them of practising witchcraft on Wednesday.

Grand-opening of Hindu Temple of Southwest Florida

June 12, 2011 at 10:36 AM

Nevada (US), June 12 (ANI):Hindu Temple of Southwest Florida in Fort Myers (Florida, USA) is holding three-day grand opening ceremonies on June 10-12.

Grand Silver Jubilee celebrations planned for Balaji Temple of Greater Chicago

May 2, 2011 at 3:48 PM

Nevada (US), May 02 (ANI): Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple of Greater Chicago (Aurora, Illinois, USA) has planned grand 25thanniversary celebrations from May 29 to June five.

Dilshan, Tendulkar and Gambhir all rise in ICC rankings

April 4, 2011 at 1:12 PM

Dubai, Apr. 4 (ANI): Sri Lanka's Tillekeratne Dilshan has risen to his career best ranking to date in the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for ODI batsman.

Less than 3 in 10 American youth just too busy for sex

March 5, 2011 at 10:09 AM

Illinois (US), Mar.5 (ANI): A government survey has revealedthat American youth in the 21st century are just too busy for sex, and according to an Indian-origin health scientist, the decline in sex though small is significant.

Bail granted for 8 accused in LIC housing loan scam

December 4, 2010 at 3:17 PM

Mumbai, Dec.4 (ANI): A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court has granted bail to eight people arrested for the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) housing loan scam.

Pratibha Murthy murder case: Cab driver sentenced to life

October 8, 2010 at 1:54 PM

Bangalore, Oct 8 (ANI): A fast track court on Friday sentenced cab driver Shiva Kumar to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of Pratibha Murthy, an employee of the Hewlett-Packard run business process outsourcing arm.

BPO employee rape case: Quantum of sentence to be pronounced today

October 8, 2010 at 11:02 AM

Bangalore, Oct 8 (ANI): The sentencing of cab driver Shiva Kumar, who was declared guilty for the rape and murder of Pratibha Murthy, an employee of the Hewlett-Packard run business process outsourcing arm, will take place today.

Bangalore BPO employee rape case: Cab driver Shiva Kumar convicted

October 6, 2010 at 1:16 PM

Bangalore, Oct 6 (ANI): A fast track court here on Wednesday held cab driver, Shiva Kumar, guilty for the rape and murder of Pratibha Murthy, an employee of the Hewlett-Packard run business process outsourcing arm.

Bangalore Court to pronounce verdict in BPO employee rape case

October 6, 2010 at 11:41 AM

Bangalore, Oct 6 (ANI): A fast-track court will today pronounce its verdict in the rape and murder case of Pratibha Murthy, an employee of the Hewlett-Packard run business process outsourcing arm in Bangalore, who was allegedly raped and murdered in 2005 by the driver of a vehicle leased by her employer.

Pratibha Murthy murder verdict on October 6

September 27, 2010 at 2:21 PM

Bangalore, Sep 27 (ANI): A fast track court will deliver its verdict on October 6 in the rape and murder case of Pratibha Murthy.

Bangalore court defers verdict in BPO employee rape case

September 17, 2010 at 7:28 PM

Bangalore, Sep. 17 (ANI): A fast track court in Karnataka's Bangalore city on Friday deferred its judgement in the rape and murder case of Pratibha Murthy, an employee of the Hewlett-Packard run business process outsourcing arm in Bangalore, who was allegedly raped and murdered in 2005 by the driver of a vehicle leased by her employer.

Bangalore court to pronounce verdict in BPO employee rape case

September 17, 2010 at 10:53 AM

Bangalore, Sep 17 (ANI): A local court will on Friday deliver its verdict in the rape and murder case of Pratibha Murthy, an employee of the Hewlett-Packard run business process outsourcing arm in Bangalore, who was allegedly raped and murdered in 2005 by the driver of a vehicle leased by her employer.

Bangalore court to pronounce verdict in BPO rape case

September 8, 2010 at 12:38 PM

Bangalore, Sep 8 (ANI): A fast track court here will on Wednesday deliver its verdict in the rape and murder case of Pratibha Srikant Murthy, an employee of the Hewlett-Packard run business process outsourcing arm in Bangalore, who was allegedly raped and murdered in 2005 by the driver of a vehicle leased by her employer.

Nandankanan Zological Park in Orissa has a baby chimpanzee

September 4, 2010 at 4:58 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 4 (ANI): A staff member of the Nandankanan Zoological Park here, has taken charge of an abandoned baby chimpanzee just like his own child.

SRK brings a touch of Bollywood to Sepang International Circuit

April 4, 2010 at 12:52 PM

Kuala Lumpur, April 4 (ANI): Sepang International Circuit (SIC) received a touch of Bollywood when Shah Rukh Khan visited the place.

Maoist sympathisers up in arms against 'Operation Green Hunt' in Jharkhand

March 18, 2010 at 12:46 PM

Latehar (Jharkhand), Mar 18 (ANI): Maoist sympathisers in Jaharkhand's Latehar district have launched a protest against Operation Green Hunt, an operation launched by the Central Government against the rebels.

Budding designers compete at fashion event in Bangalore

March 5, 2010 at 5:34 PM

Bangalore, Mar 5 (ANI): Budding fashion designers showcased their collections and competed on the ramp of Wills Lifestyle Fashion Contest, which is being held here on Thursday.

Amity Signs MoU with MOEF on Animal Welfare

December 10, 2009 at 4:34 PM

NOIDA, Dec.10 (ANI): An MoU was signed between Amity Institute of Training and Development (AITD) Noida and the National Institute of Animal Welfare, functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Government of India. Under the provisions of MoU, AITD will conduct twenty two training programmes spread over forty training weeks within the next one year. The objectives of these training programmes will be to spread awareness on Animal Welfare among concerned organizations, departments, professionals, scientists, veterinary doctors and students.

Bollywood join hands for a cause for the elderly

November 8, 2009 at 9:27 PM

Mumbai, Nov.8 (ANI): In an unusual initiative to lend their hands for a social cause Bollywood directors and actors, tried their hand at painting here on Sunday.

Madhu Koda admitted to Ranchi Apollo hospital, ducks IT interrogation

November 3, 2009 at 1:04 PM

Ranchi, Nov 3 (ANI): Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda today ducked IT interrogation by getting himself admitted to Ranchi Apollo Hospital in pretext of acute stomach pain.

A sufi song to rock audience in forthcoming film on juvenile crime

September 16, 2009 at 2:53 PM

Mumbai, Sept 16 (ANI): 'Gateway of India' in Mumbai came alive at night on Tuesday when the crew of the forthcoming Bollywood film 'Allah Ke Bande' descended upon the monument to shoot for a sufi song.

Healthy people should be allowed to take mind-enhancing drug: Medical expert

June 19, 2009 at 1:04 PM

London, June 19 (ANI): Healthy people should be allowed to take the controversial drug Ritalin, used to calm hyperactive children, to boost their own brain power, a medical expert has said.

Fearing public backlash, Goa serial killer's wife shifted

May 20, 2009 at 10:47 AM

Panaji, May 20 (IANS) Anticipating public ire, the police have secretly shifted the wife of an alleged serial killer to an undisclosed location, after she was ostracised and threatened by the local community in a Goa village.

Ahmedabad holds summer camps for children

May 9, 2009 at 2:03 PM

Ahmedabad, May 9 (ANI): With rising mercury, the number of people enrolling their kids in summer camps is increasing in Ahmedabad.

Oprah Winfrey cancels Indian trip over swine flu fears

May 7, 2009 at 1:25 PM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has cancelled a low-key trip to India over fears of the swine flu epidemic, it has emerged.

Four die, 100 sick after drinking contaminated water in Hyderabad

May 5, 2009 at 9:40 PM

Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) At least four people died while about 100 others fell sick in Hyderabad Tuesday after drinking contaminated water.

IIM Calcutta launches course in Delhi

May 4, 2009 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C) Monday announced a year-long executive course in international business in Delhi.

'Chowrasta...' yet another niche outing (IANS Film Review; Rating: **)

April 18, 2009 at 6:27 PM

Film: 'Chowrasta - Crossroads of Love'; Director: Anjan Dutt; Cast: Victor Bannerjee, Roopa Ganguly, Atul Kulkarni, Naved Aslam and Aparajita; Rating: **

Speciality restaurant group to add 22 outlets this year

April 17, 2009 at 7:11 PM

Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) The Rs.200-crore Speciality Restaurants, the holding company of Oh! Calcutta restaurant that handled the catering for the dinner Prime Minister Manmohan Singh hosted for outgoing Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee earlier this week, will roll out another 22 restaurants this fiscal, a top company official said here Friday.

Politicians fix it all

April 16, 2009 at 7:03 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) They are driving autorickshaws, rustling up dosas, fixing punctures, ironing clothes and even polishing shoes. They are politicians in search of votes in the Lok Sabha polls.

Jolt to Chiranjeevi as another leader quits

April 10, 2009 at 7:56 AM

Hyderabad, April 9 (IANS) With just a week left for the elections in Andhra Pradesh, Chiranjeevi's Praja Rajyam Party (PRP) Thursday suffered another major jolt with a key leader resigning and levelling allegations of corruption against the party.

Praja Rajyam spokesman quits

April 9, 2009 at 1:01 AM

The newly formed Praja Rajyam Party (PRP) of Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi, which is expected to make a turnaround in the Andhra Pradesh assembly elections, suffered another jolt on Thursday

Jolt to Chiranjeevi as another leader resigns

April 9, 2009 at 3:28 PM

Hyderabad, April 9 (IANS) A week before elections start in Andhra Pradesh, Praja Rajyam Party (PRP) of superstar Chiranjeevi Thursday suffered a big jolt with another key leader resigning and branding it a 'poisonous tree'.

Amid chaos in PRP, Chiranjeevi defends brother-in-law

April 6, 2009 at 12:17 AM

Hyderabad, April 5 (IANS) Amid utter chaos in his Praja Rajyam Party (PRP), actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi Sunday defended his brother-in-law and PRP general secretary Allu Aravind, saying the allegations that he sold tickets for this month's elections were 'baseless'.

Kolkata's first fashion week begins Thursday

April 1, 2009 at 3:52 PM

Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) Excitement is in the air as the city gears up to see high profile Bollywood stars like Bipasha Basu and John Abraham, dressed in attires by their favourite designers, walk the ramp for its first ever fashion extravaganza - the Kolkata Fashion Week which begins Thursday.

A new mission for Jay-Veeru

March 29, 2009 at 4:37 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Will this Jay-Veeru pull off for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) what their namesakes did for their employer in the Bollywood blockbuster 'Sholay'? The two are puppets after all.

Father, tantrik charged with raping daughters to 'get rich'

March 19, 2009 at 7:30 PM

Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) A 49-year-old businessman has been charged with raping his daughter for over nine years to get 'rich quickly' on the advice of a black magic practitioner. The father, the tantrik and the girl's mother were sent to two days' police custody Thursday, officials said here.

Father, tantrik rape daughters to 'get rich quickly'

March 19, 2009 at 2:52 PM

Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) A 49-year-old businessman allegedly raped his daughter for over nine years to get 'rich quickly' on the advice of a black magic practitioner, the police said Thursday. The tantrik allegedly also raped the man's younger daughter.

Young designers impress as WIFW begins at new venue

March 18, 2009 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Though confusion prevailed at the new venue of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) Wednesday, the perfectly cut silhouettes, creativity and fusion of Indian heritage with modernity exhibited by two young designers at the opening show impressed the full house.

Atul Kulkarni to play terrorist

March 18, 2009 at 9:19 AM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) National award-winning actor Atul Kulkarni, who played the role of Gobar, a simpleton in 'Delhi-6', will soon be seen in the role of a terrorist in forthcoming film 'Chowrasta, Crossroads Of Love'.

Azharuddin may not contest, but will campaign for Congress

March 17, 2009 at 6:51 PM

Hyderabad, March 17 (IANS) Former India cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin, who recently joined the Congress party, has not found a place in the list of candidates finalised by the party for all 42 Lok Sabha seats from the state.

Congress finalises 42 names for Lok Sabha polls

March 17, 2009 at 5:03 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 17 (ANI): The Congress Central Election Committee has finalised the names of candidates for all 42 Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh, which include Chief Minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy's son Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy, who will contest from the Kadapa constituency.

Andhra chief minister's son gets Lok Sabha ticket

March 17, 2009 at 1:11 PM

Hyderabad, March 17 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy's son Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy will contest next month's Lok Sabha elections as a Congress party candidate from Kadapa constituency and the party has decided to field a majority of the sitting members of parliament.

'Jai-Veeru' is predictable, avoidable (IANS Film Review; Rating:*)

March 15, 2009 at 12:58 PM

Film: 'Jai-Veeru'; Cast: Fardeen Khan, Kunal Khemu, Dia Mirza, Anjana Sukhani; Director: Puneet Sira; Rating : *

How will these Bollywood, TV actors celebrate Holi

March 10, 2009 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Even though superstar Amitabh Bachchan is not celebrating Holi in remembrance of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack victims, most TV and film celebrities plan to enjoy the festival of colours with their family and friends.

First indigenously built water jet machine launched in Bangalore

February 14, 2009 at 3:51 PM

Bangalore, Feb 14, (ANI): The Anjani Technoplast Limited (ATL) on Friday introduced an indigenously built water-jet machine with application in aerospace and defence industry here.

Shutdown in parts of Hyderabad to condemn attack on journalists

January 24, 2009 at 5:26 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 24 (IANS) Parts of the Andhra Pradesh capital Saturday observed a shutdown in response to the call given by opposition parties to protest an attack by alleged Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) activists on Zahid Ali Khan, the editor of Urdu daily Siasat, and three other journalists.

Mohun Bagan not to play IFA Shield

December 23, 2008 at 12:19 AM

Kolkata, Dec 22 (IANS) Federation Cup champions Mohun Bagan Monday said it would not participate in the IFA Shield football tournament next month as the players needed to be given sufficient rest for the I-League.

Theatre personality Jaidev Hattangadi dead

December 5, 2008 at 1:42 PM

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) Noted theatre personality Jaidev Hattangadi died here Friday morning. He was in his sixties, a family source said.

Very few Indian Americans contribute to Obama transition project

December 2, 2008 at 1:26 PM

New York, Dec 2 (IANS) Indian Americans have the highest per capita income among ethnic communities in the US and are known for making massive political donations, but they seem to have made little contribution to the Obama-Biden Transition Project. Only 18 names of Indian Americans feature in a list of 1,776 donors.

Joshna wins NSC Super Satellite squash

November 21, 2008 at 8:52 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 21(IANS) Joshna Chinappa from India claimed her second consecutive WISPA title when she defeated Malaysia's Low Wee Wern 11-8, 11-7, 11-6, in the final of the NSC Super Satellite No.4 squash tournament at the National Squash Centre courts, Bukit Jalil, here Friday.

Sharmila helps daughter Soha with Bengali dialogues

November 15, 2008 at 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Having done two Bengali films, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan still gets her mother veteran actress Sharmila Tagore to speak the dialogues for her to get the Bengali accent right.

Critics weren't objective about 'Golmaal Returns': Director

November 12, 2008 at 8:48 AM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Basking in the success of his multi-starrer comic caper 'Golmaal Returns' that smashed box-office records despite negative reviews, director Rohit Shetty says critics were not objective in their approach towards the film.

ONGC formalizes move for uranium hunt

November 11, 2008 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov.11 (ANI): The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) has signed an MoU with Uranium Corporation of India Ltd. (UCIL) for joint cooperation in uranium exploration and development.

Want change, will vote, says young Delhi

November 11, 2008 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Delhi's youngsters are eagerly awaiting the battle of the ballot in the Indian capital. Their vote, they say, is a weapon they want to use to better their quality of life.

'Golmaal' has now become a brand: Ajay Devgan

November 10, 2008 at 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) After playing the protagonist in two highly successful comic capers - "Golmaal" and its recently released sequel "Golmaal Returns", Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan says the title has almost become a brand in itself.

Questions get legislator an award, but not party ticket (Political prattle)

November 9, 2008 at 5:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Being a best legislator does not ensure an assembly ticket as Brahm Pal, a three-time legislator from Trilokpuri in east Delhi, found out.

National Spot Exchange launches pulses contracts

November 8, 2008 at 7:14 PM

Mumbai, Nov 8 (IANS) National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL), a national level electronic spot exchange, launched Saturday pulses contracts for spot trading based on compulsory delivery, a NSEL statement released here said.

Jaypee Group to set up two cement plants in Gujarat

November 5, 2008 at 7:23 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 5 (IANS) The Jaypee Group, a diversified infrastructure industrial house, will set up two new cement plants in Gujarat with a total installed annual capacity of six million tonnes, a group official said Wednesday.

Anjana Sukhani feels left out of 'Golmaal Returns' publicity

November 5, 2008 at 8:03 AM

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Actress Anjana Sukhani, who plays Tusshar Kapoor's romantic interest in the recently released 'Golmaal Returns', feels she has been given a raw deal in the publicity and marketing campaign of the multi-starrer laugh riot.

Maharashtra girls battle past first round in U-16 tennis

November 4, 2008 at 6:13 PM

Pune, Nov 4 (IANS) Maharashtra's Devanshi Bhimjiyani, Simran Nanwani and Krutika Jain overcame engrossing battles to move into the second round of the girls event at the Walchand Cup under-16 national series tennis tournament here.

'Fashion', 'Golmaal Returns' set box office on fire post Diwali

October 31, 2008 at 9:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Much-hyped and awaited movies "Fashion" and "Golmaal Returns" that released Wednesday, a day after Diwali, have set the cash registers ringing - with the latter even breaking some records.

Tusshar, Shreyas whip up wacky humour in 'Golmaal Returns' (IANS Film Review)

October 31, 2008 at 1:14 PM

Film: 'Golmaal Returns'; Cast: Ajay Devgan, Kareena Kapoor, Tusshar Kapoor, Anjana Sukhani, Arshad Warsi, Amrita Arora, Shreyas Talpade and Celina Jaitley; Director: Rohit Shetty; Rating: *

Tusshar, Shreyas whip up wacky humour in 'Golmaal Returns' (IANS Film Review)

October 31, 2008 at 1:14 PM

Film: 'Golmaal Returns'; Cast: Ajay Devgan, Kareena Kapoor, Tusshar Kapoor, Anjana Sukhani, Arshad Warsi, Amrita Arora, Shreyas Talpade and Celina Jaitley; Director: Rohit Shetty; Rating: *