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

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

Australia, India strengthen agriculture skills ties

May 23, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Australia and India today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and strengthen cooperation in skills training in the agriculture sector.

SDMC: Arya blames govt. for creating hurdle in the way of development

May 21, 2013 at 6:23 PM

Leader of House. Subhash Arya alleged that Delhi Government is creating hurdle in the Developmental Projects of Corporation. He said that we are regularly demanding to DDA for allocating land so to provide better civic amenities to the citizens. But DDA has not taken any step in this direction

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.

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.

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.

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".

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".

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.

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,

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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".

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.

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: ***

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.

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.

Delhi rape spreads fear, women demand death for rapists

December 18, 2012 at 7:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Hang the rapists or punish them in public - was the most common refrain among women in the national capital as the horror of the 23-year-old woman gang-raped by seven men in a moving bus stunned the nation.

Imran wary of controversy before 'Matru Ki...' release

December 12, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) Actor Imran Khan believes his forthcoming film "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola" deals with a somewhat taboo subject and this may give rise to some controversy before its release.

People's opinion matters most to Imran

December 9, 2012 at 6:12 PM

Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) Actor Imran Khan says he never really gives in to a critic's opinion because for him appreciation from a large group of people matters the most.

I consider Shahid my friend: Pankaj Kapoor

December 8, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS) Shahid Kapoor is more of a friend than a son, says veteran actor Pankaj Kapoor, who admits he often takes advice from him.

Actors have to worry about work, not money: Imran Khan

December 7, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Mumbai, Dec 7 (IANS) Quality of work is more important for actor Imran Khan than money.

Honest critics are rare: Imran Khan (Interview)

December 5, 2012 at 4:28 PM

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) Actor Imran Khan feels there may be many people who praise him to his face, but there are few who give him honest reviews. Among the rare ones are his mother, and his wife, Avantika.

Imran finds it awkward to kiss on screen

December 4, 2012 at 3:48 PM

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Actor Imran Khan has locked lips with Anushka Sharma in "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola", but he admits that he finds it awkward to kiss someone he isn't romantically involved with.

Aanjjan Srivastav happy to play detective Wagle

November 23, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Mumbai, Nov 23 (IANS) The popular 1988?television show "Wagle Ki Duniya" is back on the small screen with actor Aanjjan Srivastav as a detective in the new show.

New service tax regime to boost cross?border transactions

November 20, 2012 at 12:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The new service tax regime will have a significant positive impact on cross?border transactions, global audit and consulting firm BDO has said.

Screen children too for diabetes (Nov 14 is World Diabetes Day and Children's Day)

November 14, 2012 at 10:42 AM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) If you are under the impression that diabetes is an old man's disease, you are wrong. More and more children are falling prey to this lifestyle disease and doctors say it is best to screen children too.

Penguin-Random House merger both good, bad: Industry

October 30, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The decision by two of Europe's largest publishing houses, Bertelsmann and Pearson to merge their popular units Random House and Penguin for a bigger slice of the publishing largesse has sounded a note of caution among Indian publishers, who are waiting for the deal to reveal itself.

'Settai' targets family audience

October 26, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Chennai, Oct 26 (IANS) The maker of upcoming Tamil comedy "Settai", a remake of adult comedy "Delhi Belly", claims that it will be a youthful and family entertainer.

China's live show 'The Legend of Kung Fu' comes to India

October 19, 2012 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, Octo Oct 19 (IANS) Live entertainment is set to get an international twist in India. "The Legend of Kung Fu", a Chinese attraction which wowed the world audience at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, is set for a multi-city tour here in 2013.

Too many producers not good for a film: Motwane

October 19, 2012 at 6:38 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Director Vikramaditya Motwane, whose directorial debut "Udaan" won seven Filmfare awards, feels that too many producers affect creativity of a movie.

Pakistani saviour for Indians held by Somali pirates

October 18, 2012 at 9:26 AM

Rohtak (Haryana), Oct 18 (IANS) At their wit's end after appeals to everyone from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh downwards fell on deaf ears, families of four Indian sailors held captive by Somali pirates have found a saviour in Pakistani rights activist Ansar Burney, who has performed a similar role before.

'Maryada Ramanna' likely to have Tamil remake

October 11, 2012 at 4:52 PM

Chennai, Oct 11 (IANS) Its Hindi verison is getting ready for a Diwali release as "Son of Sardar" and most probably S.S. Rajamouli's Telugu blockbuster "Maryada Ramanna" will also have a Tamil remake.

Selvaraghavan plans films with young talent

October 10, 2012 at 6:36 PM

Chennai, Oct 10 (IANS) Southern director Selvaraghavan is keen to produce seven films in the next two years and also wants to encourage new talent under his home banner Aum Productions.

'Barfi!' likely to be remade in Tamil

October 2, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Chennai, Oct 2 (IANS) After making it big in Bollywoood, "Barfi!" is likely to be remade in Tamil and a top notch southern star has reportedly shown interest in the project.

CBI closure report on Sachan's death infers suicide

September 28, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Lucknow, Sep 28 (IANS) After an exhaustive probe that lasted over a year and saw the interrogation of more than 100 people, including policemen and officials, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Friday filed a closure report on the death of senior medical officer Y.S. Sachan and inferred that it was a case of suicide.

CBI plea against CWG graft case accused rejected

September 26, 2012 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has dismissed a CBI plea seeking cancellation of bail given to two accused in a Commonwealth Games-related corruption case for allegedly absconding for over six months during the probe.

BBA student's death: Police get autopsy report

September 6, 2012 at 10:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The autopsy report of BBA student Paras Bhasin, whose severed body was recovered on a railway track here last week, was received by police Thursday, while the victim's father-in-law alleged that his daughter married him under pressure.

'Settai' trailer reaches 2.8 mn hits on YouTube

September 3, 2012 at 4:17 PM

Chennai, Sep 3 (IANS) The trailer of "Settai", Tamil version of hit Bollywood adult comedy "Delhi Belly", has got 279,139 lakh hits on YouTube within three days of its launch.

Wives of Indian sailors thank Pakistan

September 2, 2012 at 1:37 PM

Islamabad, Sep 2 (IANS) The wives of two Indian sailors freed by Somali pirates have thanked Pakistan for its role in negotiating their husbands' release, the Dawn reported Sunday.

'Settai' trailer promises family comedy

September 1, 2012 at 6:01 PM

Chennai, Sep 1 (IANS) Come December, there will be a laugh riot in the Tamil cinema world! The trailer of much anticipated film R. Kannan's "Settai", a remake of 2011 Hindi-English urban comedy "Delhi Belly", was launched online Saturday.

NHRM scam: CBI raids in UP, Gujarat

August 30, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Lucknow, Aug 30 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Thursday conducted raids in Uttar Pradesh as well as Gujarat in connection with the probe into embezzling of funds from the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).

Indian businessman's gets 8th Ferrari custom designed for car collection

August 29, 2012 at 1:23 PM

New York, August 29 (ANI): Indian businessman Cheerag Arya, who has an apparently limitless bank account, is adding an eighth version of Ferrari to his collection and this one is especially designed for him, it has been revealed.

Two minors die of viral encephalitis in Haldwani

August 21, 2012 at 12:32 PM

Haldwani (Uttarakhand), Aug.21 (ANI): Two minors have died from viral encephalitis in Uttarakhand's Haldwani District.

Ramlila Maidan ready for Ramdev campaign

August 8, 2012 at 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Ramlila Maidan here is set for yoga guru Baba Ramdev's campaign against corruption and black money from Thursday, with his aides expecting thousands from across the country to take part.

Corporations are facing a huge financial crisis : Arya

August 8, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Leader of House in South Delhi Municipal Corporation Subhash Arya has demanded 100% share of funds for the implementation of various schemes of Central and Delhi Government,

Double for Mohite's Racing

August 5, 2012 at 9:53 PM

Coimbatore, Aug 5 (IANS) Team Mohite's Racing Academy, Kolhapur, achieved a double as Pradyumn V. Danigond (Micro Max) and Krishnaraj Mahadik (Junior Max) won titles in their respective categories in the third round of the 9thJK Tyre Rotax Max National Karting Championship, here Sunday.

Double for Team Maini Racing

July 22, 2012 at 6:59 PM

Hyderabad, July 22 (IANS) Gujarat schoolgirl Mira Kirit Erda of Team Maini Racing took the honours in the Micro Max category while teammates Kush Maini (Juniors) and Chittesh Mandody (Mohite's Racing, Seniors) topped in their respective categories in the second round of the JK Tyre Rotax Max National Karting Championship here Sunday.

British promoted opium in India: Advani

July 18, 2012 at 3:20 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Going down the pages of history, veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader L.K. Advani Wednesday slammed British colonialists for destroying the education system of the country and making Indians addicted to opium.

Small films make it to big screen this weekend (IANS Preview)

June 27, 2012 at 3:35 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Nowadays, small is big at the box office. After san stars medium budget "Gangs Of Wasseypur" set the cash registers ringing last week, the ticket window is gearing up for a string of small budget movies - "Maximum", "Dal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai" and "3 Bachelors" - coming out Friday to woo movie buffs.

Five people arrested for robbery in Delhi

June 5, 2012 at 8:32 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Five people, including two domestic servants, were arrested here on charges of robbery and Rs.6.54 lakh in cash and some jewellery recovered from them, police said Tuesday.

NRHM scam: CBI raids residence of former UP health minister

June 2, 2012 at 10:47 AM

Lucknow/Kanpur, June 2 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today carried out searches at the residential premises of former Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Anant Mishra in Lucknow and Kanpur in connection with the National Rural Health Mission (NHRM) scam.

Motorsports: Close win for Arya Gandhi

May 20, 2012 at 10:11 PM

Hyderabad, May 20 (IANS) Mumbai lad Arya Gandhi of RayoRacing (206 points) pipped Chennai's Surya Raguram of Meco Racing by one point (205) to emerge the Junior Max champion in the JKTyre-MMS Rookie Cup karting championship here Sunday.

Dhulia to direct Indian adaptation of 'Hamlet'

May 14, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) After bringing the story of athlete-turned-dacoit Paan Singh Tomar alive on the big screen, director Tigmanshu Dhulia is set to adapt William Shakespeare's tragic play "Hamlet" for Bollywood.

Will Shahid work in 'Vettai' remake?

May 14, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Shahid Kapoor has been approached to play the main lead in the Hindi remake of the Tamil blockbuster "Vettai", but the actor says he is not sure about the project as the makers haven't reverted to him with a suitable dialogue writer for the movie.

NRHM scam: CBI arrests ex-CMO in Lucknow

May 7, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Lucknow, May 7 (IANS) A former chief medical officer was arrested early Monday by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the murder of two of his colleagues and the Rs.5,000 crore National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) scam in Uttar Pradesh.

'Dangerous Ishq' required actors with no image: Karisma

May 7, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) One would have expected Karisma Kapoor to make her comeback with established stars. But the case is different with "Dangerous Ishq". She says it's because the movie required actors with no image.

Ten from Kashmir crack civil services exam

May 5, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Srinagar, May 5 (IANS) With 10 from Jammu and Kashmir clearing this year's all-India civil services exams, the state is only next to UP and Bihar in sending maximum number of people for top government jobs.

CWG graft: High Court notice to CWG accused

May 4, 2012 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The Delhi High Court issued notice to Anil Kumar Madan and Purushottam Dev Arya, the two promoters of Faridabad-based Gem International who are accused in a CWG-related corruption case, on a plea challenging a trial court order granting them bail.

'Delhi Belly' now in Tamil, shooting starts May 7

April 30, 2012 at 2:34 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Hit adult comedy "Delhi Belly" will now be remade in Tamil and director by R. Kannan will start shooting for the film May 7 with Arya in the main lead.

Motorsports: Saleem, Surya, Phaneesh top JK Tyre-MMS Rookie Cup

April 29, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Chennai, April 29 (IANS) Bangalore's Rubeel M. Saleem, Chennai lad Surya Raguram, both from Meco Racing, and H.B. Phaneesh of Mohite's Racing emerged champions in their respective classes in the first round of the third JK Tyre-MMS Rotax Rookie Cup at the 810 metre MMS Kartainment Track here Sunday.

US forges connect with India through green crafts

April 21, 2012 at 6:37 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The US is forging new cultural connections with the eco-friendly Indian arts and crafts sector by providing them a platform for promotion.

UP BJP leaders blame Kushwaha episode for debacle

April 17, 2012 at 2:16 PM

Lucknow, April 17 (IANS) The disconnect and the discontent straining the national and the Uttar Pradesh unit leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is slowly trickling out in the open.

Chandy off to Delhi to discuss fifth berth controversy

April 15, 2012 at 5:39 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 15 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and state Congress chief Ramesh Chennithala left for Delhi Sunday to take up with the party high command the gifting of a fifth ministerial berth to Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) which has set sparks flying in the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF).

Woes for Chandy as IUML given fifth ministership

April 13, 2012 at 7:15 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 13 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has come under fire from Hindu social groups besides his own Congress party ever since he gave a fifth ministership to his second biggest ally, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).

Shah Rukh Khan charms Yale crowd

April 13, 2012 at 10:27 AM

New Haven (Connecticut), April 13 (IANS) Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan enthralled the students of Yale University as he came to the Ivy League institution as a Chubb Fellow, one of its top honours.

Chandy inducts two new ministers, shuffles portfolios

April 12, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 12 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Thursday added two more ministers to his cabinet, taking the total strength to 21, and shuffled some key portfolios, including home.

Police recorded 1984 witnesses' statements in unfair manner: CBI

April 9, 2012 at 9:45 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Monday told a Delhi court hearing a case against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that Delhi Police had not recorded witnesses statements in a fair manner.

Abishek Kapoor to start shooting 'The 3 Mistakes Of My Life'

April 9, 2012 at 5:21 PM

With super hit musical "Rock On!!" to his credit, director Abhishek Kapoor will don the directors hat once again for his untitled flick based on the novel "The 3 Mistakes Of My Life". The director says that the shooting for this film will begin this month.

'The 3 Mistakes Of My Life' goes on floors this month

April 9, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) After directing super hit musical "Rock On!!", director Abhishek Kapoor will wield the magaphone for his next untitled movie based on the novel "The 3 Mistakes Of My Life" and says it will go on floors this month.

Independent music returning in a big way: Salim Merchant

April 6, 2012 at 12:25 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Independent music, long overshadowed by Bollywood, is witnessing a resurgence with many non-film albums making a mark on the music scene today thanks largely to music channels, says composer Salim Merchant.

Nikshep in Indian team for Asian junior tennis

April 4, 2012 at 9:28 PM

Bangalore, April4 (IANS) Karnataka's B.R. Nikshep, ranked No.1 in the under-14 boys singles in Asia and as well as in the country, has been selected for the Indian boys under-14 team for the World junior tennis championships (Asia Oceania Zone) scheduled at Kuching, Malaysia, April 28-May 6.

'Sajjan's acquittal in other riot cases due to no witnesses'

April 3, 2012 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday told a Delhi court hearing a case against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that his acquittal in other riots cases was due to failure of the police to produce witnesses in court.

Bahuguna distributes portfolios, retains 24 departments

April 1, 2012 at 11:01 PM

Dehradun, April 1 (IANS) Nearly two weeks after being sworn-in and two days after winning a vote of confidence, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna Sunday allocated portfolios to his ministers.

Police kept eyes closed during 1984 riots, CBI tells court

March 31, 2012 at 9:20 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The CBI Saturday told a Delhi court hearing a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar that police kept their eyes closed during the carnage.

Navratri fasting turns into feasting in land of Nawabs

March 29, 2012 at 12:16 PM

Lucknow, March 29 (IANS) The nine-day Navratri festival that has traditionally spelt detoxification time is now leaving many souls drooling, with tempting and unheard of recipes on the fasting platter in Lucknow, known for its foodie tag.

Punjab bandh turned violent despite tight security; six injured

March 28, 2012 at 7:34 PM

The Wednesday bandh in Punjab at last turned violent in the evening after remaining peace till after noon......

Veteran Malayalam scriptwriter T. Damodaran passed away

March 28, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Well known Malayalam scriptwriter T. Damodaran, who scripted successful films like "Angaadi", "Ee Nadu" and "Avanazhi", died on Wednesday at his residence, according to family sources.