Arya Samaj Road

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

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

After comedy, John-Abhishek team up for action movie

May 16, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Hit "Dostana" "jodi" of John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan, who entertained viewers with their antics in the comedy, team up again for the Hindi remake of Tamil film "Vettai" and this time they will be seen doing action and stunts.

Rohtak administration gets disputed ashram vacated

May 15, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 15 (IANS) Scores of followers of controversial godman Rampal were Wednesday moved out of the Satlok Ashram at Karontha village near this Haryana town by the district administration to maintain law and order in the area.

Tension escalates in Rohtak as Ashram to be evacuated

May 14, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Rohtak, May 14 (ANI): The situation in Haryana's Rohtak District continued to be tense on Tuesday with local law enforcement authorities imposing prohibitory orders under Section 144 in an attempt to get the disputed Satlok Ashram in Karontha village vacated.

Indian National Lok Dal blames Haryana Government for Rohtak violence

May 13, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) on Monday hit out at the Congress Government in Haryana over the recent clashes in which three persons were killed in Rohtak.

Haryana CM Hooda orders magisterial inquiry on Rohtak clashes (Lead:Rohtak)

May 13, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 13 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has ordered magisterial inquiry into the violent clashes in Karontha in Haryana's Rohtak District in the wake of three people losing their lives and over 100 others being injured following attempts to evict a local god man from the area.

Three dead, over 100 injured in Rohtak clashes

May 13, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 13 (ANI): At least three people have died and over 100 others have been injured in clashes between the public and the local police in Rohtak, Haryana, following attempts to evict a local god man from the area.

Tension continues in Rohtak, death toll reaches three

May 13, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 13 (IANS) Tension continued in Karontha village near this Haryana town Monday and security personnel trawled the streets after clashes between police and Arya Samaj supporters protesting the reopening of an ashram of a controversial godman.

Two men held with 30 kg gold in Jaipur

May 12, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Jaipur, May 12 (IANS) Two men were arrested here with gold biscuits weighing 30 kg Sunday, police said. They were later released on bail by a court.

Two killed in Haryana clash, buses torched

May 12, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 12 (IANS) Two people, including a woman, were killed and 114 others injured in clashes between Arya Samaj protestors and police near this Haryana town Sunday, police said. The protestors torched buses while opposing the re-opening of an ashram (sect premises) of a controversial godman near here.

Violence in Rohtak: One killed, several others injured

May 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 12 (ANI): A youth was dead and around 25 others injured in a violent clash between the Arya Samaj activists and the police near Karontha village in Rohtak here on Sunday.

Akhilesh Yadav woos Brahmins in UP ahead of 2014 polls with promise to withdraw false cases

May 12, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Lucknow, May 12 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday sought to woo members of the Brahmin community with a promise that his government would withdraw all false cases registered against the latter lodged under the SC/ST Act (Prevention of Atrocities Act) under the rule of the previous Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) headed by Mayawati.

Clash in Haryana town, buses torched

May 12, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 12 (IANS) Angry mobs clashed with the police and set two buses on fire during a violent protest against the opening of an ashram of a controversial godman near here Sunday, an official said.

UPA using central agencies against my party, government: Mamata

May 10, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Kolkata, May 10 (IANS) Accusing the United Progressive Alliance government of using central agencies to launch a number of probes against her government and party, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday said a conspiracy has been hatched to finish the state economically.

Subhash Arya opposed the decision of DDA for its new parameter

May 10, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Leader of House. Subhash Arya has opposed the decision taken by High Powered Committee of DDA under the chairmanship of Urban Development Minister to declare farm houses in villages of low density

President advises MPs to fulfil their responsibilities

May 8, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday advised young parliamentarians to fulfil their responsibilities in terms of the people's expectations of them, saying pointedly that "it takes years to build institutions but they can be destroyed easily".

Akhilesh hints at arrests of BSP ministers involved in corruption

May 7, 2013 at 7:04 PM

Lucknow, May 7 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday hinted of impending trouble in form of arrests of former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) ministers in the state by categorically asserting that law would be allowed to take its own free course in graft matters.

Finnish foreign minister releases his book in India

May 7, 2013 at 1:36 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Finland's Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja, on a visit to India, set aside time Monday evening to launch his own book with an "intriguing Indian connection".

Tripura art festival to enhance bilateral ties with Odhisa

May 2, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Agartala, May 2 (ANI): Glimpses of Odisha were shown in Tripura, when a 15-day long "Odisha festival" was organized in Agartala to strengthen relations between the two eastern states.

Working birthday for Ajith Kumar

May 1, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Tamil actor Ajith Kumar was busy shooting for his upcoming untitled action-drama in Jaisalmer on his 42nd birthday Wednesday.

BAI fixes age and tenure for its office bearers

April 28, 2013 at 12:04 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Falling in line with the government's Sports Code, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) has amended its constitution by fixing the term and the age limit of its office bearers.

Mayawati accuses election panel of caste bias following frisking incident in Gulbarga

April 28, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Gulbarga (Karnataka), April 28 (ANI): Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and founder chief of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Mayawati, has charged the Election Commission with perpetrating a culture of caste bias after she was recently frisked in poll-bound Karnataka.

Confident that JPC members will give right judgement: Kamal Nath

April 25, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath Thursday said he is confident that members of the Joint Parliament Committee on the 2G spectrum allocation will display correct judgement irrespective of their party affiliation.

PM urges opposition to allow Parliament to function

April 22, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday urged all Members of Parliament to allow the House to function during the second half of the Budget Session, even as the opposition sought to disrupt proceedings over issues such as the coal allocation and 2G spectrum allocation scams, besides rising crimes against women.

Karnataka poll: Over 3,600 candidates in fray for 224 seats

April 20, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Bangalore, April 20 (IANS) Over 3,600 candidates are in the fray for the May 5 Karnataka assembly elections, the state election panel chief said Saturday, the last day for withdrawal of nominations.

Mayawati meets UP governor, seeks President's rule

April 19, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Lucknow, April 19 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati Friday took her battle of words with arch rival Samajwadi Party (SP) to Raj Bhavan, meeting Uttar Pradesh Governor B.L. Joshi to demand imposition of President's rule in the state.

Modi factor will not help BJP in 2014 polls: Mayawati

April 18, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Lucknow, April 18 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Thursday said that the Modi factor would not work for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2014 general elections.

MCD: Delegation of deliberative wing meets L.K.Advani

April 18, 2013 at 7:12 PM

A delegation of Deliberative Wings of all three Corporations of Delhi met with the Hon?ble Lt. Governor. The delegation includes Mayors of South, East and North Delhi,

BSP ready for Lok Sabha polls: Mayawati

April 17, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Lucknow, April 17 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati Wednesday said that her party was prepared for the Lok Sabha elections whenever they are held.

BSP will thrash SP goons if and when it comes back to power, warns Mayawati(Update-Mayawati)

April 14, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Lucknow, April 14 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday warned the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh that "her government will thrash the Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders and goons black and blue after being voted back to power".

Ambedkar hoardings: Mayawati accuses UP government of indulging in political vendetta

April 14, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Lucknow, April 14 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati on Sunday accused the incumbent Samajwadi Party government in the state of political vendetta for removing hoardings installed near the Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sthal in the city to mark his 122th birth anniversary.

Maya woos former BSP leader

April 11, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Lucknow, April 11 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati received a shot in the arm Thursday when an old associate and Dalit leader R.K. Chowdhary joined the party after a gap of 12 years.

Son Nitesh arrested for Deepak Bhardwaj's murder

April 9, 2013 at 3:01 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Realtor Nitesh Bhardwaj has been arrested for the murder of his billionaire father Deepak Bhardwaj last month, police said Tuesday.

Telugu star Navdeep pledges to donate organs

April 9, 2013 at 12:29 PM

Chennai, April 9 (IANS) A recent visit to an organ donating organisation made Telugu actor Navdeep Pallapollu to realise the importance of organ donation. The visit ended up convincing him to pledge to donate his organs as well.

Navdeep gets busy with six Telugu films

April 7, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Chennai, April 7 (IANS) Telugu actor Navdeep Pallapollu, known for films like "Chandamama", "Arinthum Ariyamulam" and "Arya 2" is happy that filmmakers are keeping him busy with as many as six Telugu projects.

'Settai' - misses soul of original (Tamil Movie Review)

April 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Film: "Settai"; Cast: Arya, Premgi Amaren, Santhanam, Hansika Motwani, Anjali, Nassar, Ali, Neetu Chandra and Mano Bala; Director: R. Kannan; Rating: **1/2

Jaitley targets PM over decision-making in UPA

April 4, 2013 at 10:04 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Targeting UPA over its decision-making, BJP leader Arun Jaitley Thursday expressed apprehension about Prime Minister Manmohan Singh being able to implement his formulations on economic problems and stressed the government's elected head must have the last word.

Comparisons could be harmful for remakes: Kannan

April 4, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Chennai, April 4 (IANS) If films are watched for entertainment, it is important to enjoy them as they are, even if it's a remake, says Tamil director R. Kannan, known for remaking Hindi films "Jab We Met" and "Delhi Belly" in Tamil.

SDMC achieved all its revenue targets, claims Subhash Arya

April 4, 2013 at 11:33 AM

Subhash Arya, Leader of House said that the South Delhi Municipal Corporation has achieved all its revenue targets. The Property Tax Department has target of Rs.604/- against the fixed target of Rs.581/- crores. In addition to this, the RP Cell also achieved the target.

CBI official commits suicide

April 2, 2013 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) A 43-year-old CBI officer committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan in his official residence here Tuesday evening, police said.

Delhi Police arrests alleged killers of Deepak Bharadwaj

April 1, 2013 at 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 1 (ANI): Delhi Police has arrested two men, who allegedly shot dead business tycoon and former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bharadwaj.

BSP leader's murder: Raids on for shooters

March 29, 2013 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Delhi Police Friday raided more than 15 places in the national capital and adjoining areas to track down the men who gunned down BSP leader and business tycoon Deepak Bhardwaj.

BSP leader's killers identified

March 29, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Delhi Police Friday said they have identified the two men involved in the murder of realtor and former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bharadwaj.

Uncertainties exist but we'll last full term: PM

March 28, 2013 at 10:50 PM

On Board Air India One, March 28 (IANS) The exit of a key ally has spelled uncertainties, but the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government will last its full term and carry on with reforms, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Thursday, but declined comment if he will agree to a third term in office.

BJP condemns BSP leader's killing

March 26, 2013 at 4:26 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday condemned the killing of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bhardwaj and said the incident showed the Delhi and central governments have "failed".

Two persons shot near Karkardooma metro station in Delhi

March 26, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 26 (ANI): Two persons were shot on Tuesday afternoon while they were on an escalator close to the entrance of the Karkardooma metro station in East Delhi.

BSP leader gunned down in Delhi farmhouse

March 26, 2013 at 12:34 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bhardwaj was shot dead in a south Delhi farmhouse Tuesday morning by "two to three" unidentified people, police said, suspecting that contract killers did the job.

Ex-BSP leader Deepak Bharadwaj shot dead at his farmhouse in Delhi

March 26, 2013 at 12:02 PM

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bharadwaj was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his farmhouse in Rajokri area of South Delhi this morning.

BSP leader shot dead in Delhi farmhouse

March 26, 2013 at 11:46 AM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bhardwaj was shot dead in a south Delhi farmhouse Tuesday morning by "two to three" unidentified people, police said.

Casting biggest challenge in 'Settai': R. Kannan

March 24, 2013 at 4:50 PM

Chennai, March 24 (IANS) What does Tamil director R. Kannan find most challenging in remakes? It's casting, he says as he anxiously awaits the release of his upcoming Tamil comedy "Settai" -- a remake of Hindi adult comedy "Delhi Belly".

Ajith Kumar to undergo surgery in October

March 23, 2013 at 9:06 PM

Chennai, March 23 (IANS) Owing to few injuries sustained during the shoot of upcoming untitled Tamil thriller, Tamil actor Ajith Kumar announced Saturday that he would undergo a long-pending surgery in October.

BJP questions PM's reaction to CBI raids

March 22, 2013 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday questioned Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's clarification over CBI raids at DMK leader M.K. Stalin's house.

BSP attacks Akhilesh government for 'non-delivery'

March 21, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Lucknow, March 21 (IANS) The BSP hit out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, terming him "Mr Laptop" and "Mr Clean", and asking him to take care of the law and order before it gets too late.

'Nobody can point finger at my party': Mayawati

March 20, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 20 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati, while commenting on the issue of taking or giving commission to support the UPA, on Wednesday exuded confidence in her party and said that it has a clean image.

UP CM Akhilesh expresses doubt over stability of UPA

March 20, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Lucknow/Jammu/New Delhi, Mar. 20 (ANI): Expressing doubt over the stability of the UPA coalition after its key ally, the DMK, withdrew support over the Sri Lankan Tamils issue, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav would take a final decision on whether to support the government or not.

DMK pull out: Govt. is safe and will continue to work, says Shinde

March 20, 2013 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 20 (ANI): Despite the DMK, the second largest constituent of the ruling coalition, officially withdrawing its support, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Wednesday said the Congress-led UPA Government is safe and will continue to work.

DMK exit makes it tough for UPA

March 19, 2013 at 2:41 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The DMK's decision to quit the government has shrunk the comfort zone of the Congress-led UPA in the Lok Sabha though it still has support beyond the half-way mark.

It was India shining at WIFW autum-winter 2013 (Review)

March 18, 2013 at 3:29 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Themes, colours, drapes, fabrics and even collection titles - the just-concluded edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) here, was all about India and its rich, colourful tradition and heritage. Not surprisingly, the ratio of national and international buyers was uneven.

Mayawati pays tributes to Kanshiram on birth anniversary

March 15, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Lucknow, March 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh's former chief minister and BSP chief Mayawati Friday paid tributes to her mentor and party founder Kanshiram on his 79th birth anniversary here.

'My party will support anti-rape bill', says Mayawati

March 15, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Friday made it clear that her party will support the new anti-rape bill and not oppose it.

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.

UPA is making efforts for progress: NCP

March 7, 2013 at 4:03 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) As the opposition accused the UPA regime of suffering from a "credibility crisis", alliance partner NCP Thursday strongly defended the government, saying it is making efforts to ensure the country's progress.

Haven't signed any actor for next film: Magizh Thirumeni

March 7, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Chennai, March 7 (IANS) Tamil director Magizh Thirumeni has quashed rumours that he has signed Arya for his next film. He says he is busy scripting his next project and hasn't signed any actor yet.

Not doing kissing scenes, says Hansika

March 5, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Chennai, March 5 (IANS) Hansika Motwani clarifies that she is not doing any kissing scenes in her forthcoming films, including "Settai", and urges fans not to spread rumours.

Petrol price hike rocks houses, Lok Sabha adjourned for the day

March 5, 2013 at 12:58 PM

The hike in petrol prices and killing of a police officer in U.P. rocked both the housed today. Amid the much protest and agitation by the members, Lok Sabha disrupted for the whole day whereas Rajya Sabha adjourned for 2.p.m.

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Lok Sabha adjourned till noon

March 5, 2013 at 11:39 AM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was Tuesday adjourned till noon after members from various parties disrupted its proceedings.

Parliament disrupted over petrol price hike

March 4, 2013 at 12:03 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were adjourned till noon Monday as the opposition disrupted proceedings, demanding a rollback of the hike in petrol prices.

Who said what on budget 2013

February 28, 2013 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Union Finance minister P. Chidambaram Thursday announced the budget for 2013-14 in parliament.

Opposition, allies slam Chidambaram's budget

February 28, 2013 at 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Opposition parties and the allies of the Congress-led UPA Thursday slammed the budget for 2013-14 presented by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram.

SP, BSP slam government over 'anti-poor, anti-farmer' Union Budget

February 28, 2013 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 28 (ANI): The two ally partners of the UPA Government, providing crucial support from outside, the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Thursday expressed their disappointment over the Union Budget and dubbed it as 'anti-poor, anti-labour and anti-farmer' budget.

SP, BSP call union budget anti-poor

February 28, 2013 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Thursday slammed the 2013-14 annual budget as being "anti-poor", and said the government's promises appeared to be misleading.

Akhilesh presents Rs.2.21 lakh crore UP budget

February 19, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Lucknow, Feb 19 (IANS) Amid a walkout by the main opposition Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday presented a Rs.2.21 lakh crore budget, the biggest in the history of the state.

Mayawati criticizes Congress and BJP for 'pro-corporate' policies

February 17, 2013 at 6:07 PM

Nagpur Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has criticized both Congress and BJP for its pro corporate policies. She termed both the parties as anti people.

Mayawati lashes out at Congress, BJP

February 17, 2013 at 5:41 PM

Nagpur, Feb 17 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Sunday lashed out at the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for their "pro-corporate" policies and described both parties as "anti-people".

Manish Tewari avoids commenting on Mulayam's early polls remark

February 5, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 5 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday downplayed Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's remark that the Congress-led UPA might declare the Lok Sabha elections after the Budget Session of Parliament, saying it is everybody's responsibility to ensure that an elected government is allowed to complete its full term.

Court frames charges against Kalmadi, 9 others

February 4, 2013 at 11:58 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday framed charges against former Commonwealth Games (CWG) Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi and nine others for forgery, cheating and conspiracy in a corruption case related to the 2010 Delhi Games.

BSP councillor accuses Delhi CM of misbehaving with her

February 2, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 2 (ANI): A Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) councillor from Delhi's Kondli ward on Saturday accused Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit of slapping and manhandling with her at a public function.

SDMC: Subhash Arya presents Budget estimates in house

February 1, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Leader of the House in South Delhi Municipal Corporation, Subhsh Arya presented the budget estimates for the financial year 2013-14 Among the other announcements in the budget proposal,

SC agrees to hear Ashis Nandy's plea

January 31, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The Supreme Court will Friday hear a petition by sociologist Ashis Nandy seeking the quashing of a police case filed against him by the Rajasthan government for alleged remarks linking Dalits to corruption.

Translated real life friendship for 'Settai': Director

January 31, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Chennai, Jan 31 (IANS) Southern director R. Kannan says he translated the real life friendship of his lead actors to make the upcoming comedy "Settai", a Tamil remake of Bollywood film "Delhi Belly".

Nandy should be sent to jail, says Mayawati

January 26, 2013 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) BSP chief Mayawati Saturday asked the Rajasthan government to book social scientist Ashis Nandy and send him to jail for his comments linking OBC, STs and SCs to corruption while speaking at the Jaipur Literature Festival. She also demanded an apology from Nandy.

FIR registered against Ashis Nandy under SC/ST Act

January 26, 2013 at 8:08 PM

Jaipur, Jan. 26 (ANI): A case has been registered against eminent political critic and sociologist Ashis Nandy, over his controversial 'caste remark', under SC/ST Atrocity Act in Jaipur on Saturday.

Rajasthan must act against Nandy for casteist comments: Mayawati

January 26, 2013 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) BSP leader Mayawati Saturday demanded that the Rajasthan government take strong action against social scientist Ashis Nandy for his comments linking OBCs, the SCs and the STs to corruption and that he be told to leave the Jaipur Literature Festival.

A cleaner Agra on Republic Day

January 26, 2013 at 5:36 PM

Agra, Jan 26 (IANS) Ahead of a CII global partnership summit beginning Sunday, the Taj city looked thoroughly spruced up on the occasion of India's Republic Day Saturday.

Mayawati also slams Shinde's 'Hindu terrorism' remarks

January 24, 2013 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Thursday slammed Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for his "Hindu terrorism" remarks, saying it had agitated the majority community and facts should have been placed before courts.

'Hindu terror' row: Shinde should have not hurt Hindu sentiments, says Mayawati

January 24, 2013 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 24 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Thursday said Union Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde should not have made any statement that would hurt Hindu sentiments.

Khaps caution Arya Samaj temples against same-gotra weddings

January 20, 2013 at 11:12 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), Jan 20 (IANS) Notorious for pronouncing bizarre verdicts on social issues, Haryana's community councils - the khaps - Sunday asked the Arya Samaj not to solemnise at its temples weddings between couples from the same gotra (lineage) and village.

Genres don't define success, content does: Telugu producer

January 19, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) Telugu producer Dil Raju believes that it is not the genre, but the content of a film that decides its fate at the box office.

'Matru' recovers costs, becomes Bhardwaj's biggest film

January 18, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) "Matru ki Bijlee Ka Mandola", (MKBKM), a political satire with a dollop of humour, may not have got an overwhelming response but it has recovered its costs by collecting Rs. 41.15 crore worldwide in the first week of its release, making it Vishal Bhardwaj's biggest film yet.

Mayawati criticizes central government for hike in diesel price

January 18, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has criticized UPA government for the recently increased price hike in diesel. She has said that the step would lead to all-round inflation and common man will cost is lot. She has said government to rethink about its decision to allow state-run oil ma

Khurshid brushes Jairam's 'structural issues' remark

January 18, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Jaipur/New Delhi, Jan. 18 (ANI): External Affairs Salman Khurshid on Friday refused to comment on Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh's comment that the ruling Congress Party has structural issues, and that it would not be possible for it to come to power on its own soon.

Mayawati demands 'rethink' on diesel, LPG issues

January 18, 2013 at 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Observing that a hike in diesel prices would lead to all-round inflation, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Friday asked the central government to rethink its decision to allow state-run oil marketing companies to revise diesel rates.

Rural folk participate in awareness marathon in Delhi

January 13, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 13 (ANI): Thousands of rural folk, including tribals, participated in a marathon organised here on Sunday to spread awareness about education and celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of visionary leader Swami Vivekananda.

'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola' electrifying entertainment (IANS Movie Review - Rating: ***)

January 11, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Film: "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola"; Cast: Pankaj Kapur, Imran Khan, Anushka Sharma, Arya Babbar and Shabana Azmi; Director: Vishal Bhardwaj; Rating: ***

String of bombings in Balochistan kills 93, injures over 150

January 11, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Islamabad, Jan. 11 (ANI): At least 93 people were killed and over 150 injured in a string of bombings that took place in Balochistan's capital city of Quetta.

Court to frame charges against Kalmadi, 10 others Feb 4

January 10, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday fixed Feb 4 for framing of charges against former Commonwealth Games (CWG) organising committee chief Suresh Kalmadi and 10 others for forgery, cheating and conspiracy in a corruption case related to the 2010 Delhi Games.

Take 'strong action' against Pakistan: Mayawati

January 10, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Lucknow, Jan 10 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Thursday asked the government to take "strong action" following the killing of two Indian soldiers by Pakistani troops in Jammu and Kashmir.

Even after cremation, protests rage on in Delhi (Second Lead, With Images)

December 31, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Protests against violence on women continued in the national capital Monday, a day after the city's gang-rape victim was cremated under heavy security.

Unfair to close down central Delhi, say residents

December 29, 2012 at 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Fearing largescale protests after the death of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, the government Friday closed down large parts of central Delhi, a move that attracted major flak from citizens who asked what police was afraid of.

Non-fiction, mass market, e-commerce kept up buzz in book souks (2012 in Retrospect)

December 22, 2012 at 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) A spate of non-fiction about India's transformation as a secular nation and an emerging superpower scored yet another hit on the bookshelf this year with a flood of mass market fiction.

Court orders framing of charges against Kalmadi, 10 others

December 21, 2012 at 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday ordered framing of charges against former Commonwealth Games (CWG) organising committee chief Suresh Kalmadi and ten others for forgery, cheating and conspiracy in a corruption case related to the 2010 Delhi Games.