Bassi Jalal Khan

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

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

Salman shows support to Sana Khan

May 25, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Bollywood star Salman Khan has stepped in to support actress Sana Khan, who is reportedly in hiding after getting embroiled in a controversy surrounding an alleged kidnapping of a 15-year-old girl.

Katrina's sister makes screen debut opposite Kunal Nayyar

May 25, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Slow and steady seems to be the course of Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif's younger sister Isabel's career. She has been signed to play the second lead opposite British Indian actor Kunal Nayyar in French director Jean-Francois Pouliot's "Dr. Cabbie".

I'm not a super mom: Farah Khan

May 25, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) A mother of three, choreographer-turned-filmmaker Farah Khan, who is all set to step into a judge's shoes for the new season of dance reality show "Dance Indian Dance - Supermoms" says she stands nowhere in comparison to the show's contestants.

Boxer Amir Khan to perform Bollywood dance gig at own wedding

May 25, 2013 at 11:26 AM

London, May 25 (ANI): Boxer Amir Khan has been focusing on his dancing skills ahead of his wedding to fiancee, Faryal Makhdoom, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

Pakistan releases 45 Indian fishermen

May 24, 2013 at 9:02 PM

Karachi, May 24 (ANI): Pakistan released 45 Indian fishermen from a prison here on Friday.

Model King Mal Khan to romance Sherlyn in 'Kamasutra 3D'

May 24, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Director Rupesh Paul has finalised model King Mal Khan for the male lead in "Kamasutra 3D" and he will be seen romancing Sherlyn Chopra in the film.

Farah Khan to feature on Indu Mirani's 'The Boss Dialogues'

May 24, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): After a successful and revealing session with the articulate Farhan Akhtar, The Boss Dialogues's second session with the feisty Farah Khan has been scheduled for May 31, 2013.

'Nadigayin Diary': A sleaze fest (Tamil Movie Review)

May 24, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Film: "Nadigayin Diary"; Cast: Sana Khan, Aravind, Suresh Krishna and Irshad; Director: K. Viyasan; Rating: *

Pakistan releases 45 Indian fishermen

May 24, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Islamabad, May 24 (IANS) Pakistan Friday freed 45 India fishermen as a goodwill gesture, officials said.

Bangladesh's Green Radio heralds new era of environment education

May 23, 2013 at 9:18 AM

Dhaka, May 23 (IANS) Nature lovers in Bangladesh can tune in to 89.6 FM for their daily dose of green awakening, courtesy a 45-minute programme which aims at bridging the gap between environmentalists and laymen by keeping them abreast of burning topics related to the sector.

Chinese premier arrives in Pakistan

May 22, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Islamabad, May 22 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived here Wednesday for an official visit to Pakistan, aiming to deepen friendship between the two neighbouring countries.

'British govt. contacted Imran Khan regarding security concerns'

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Karachi, May 21 (ANI): The British government has contacted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan with regards to his concerns for the safety of party workers in Karachi, his sister has said.

Girish Taurani finds comparison with Saif 'normal'

May 20, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) The looks of Girish Taurani, new kid on the block, are being compared to Saif Ali Khan and he says it's normal to be compared with a senior actor.

Deepika first actress to intimidate me: Ranbir Kapoor

May 19, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) He vouches for friendly competition with his contemporaries, but Ranbir Kapoor confesses his "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" co-star Deepika Padukone is the only one in the industry who intimidates him.

Dhanush impresses Farah Khan

May 19, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Choreographer-director Farah Khan is so impressed with the screen presence of Tamil actor Dhanush, who is making his Bollywood debut with Hindi romantic drama "Raanjhanaa", that she calls him "screen friendly".

Anchoring not stepping stone to movies: Manish Paul

May 19, 2013 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) After being a successful anchor on the small screen, Manish Paul moves to the big screen with "Micky Virus", but insists that he never used the small screen medium to get into movies.

Gemfields unites with 4 Indian jewellers

May 18, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Gemfields, a global coloured gemstone producer, has collaborated with four Indian jewellery designers for a collection of bespoke pieces.

Ajmal backs 'lethal' teammates Irfan, Junaid Khan to 'bamboozle' opposition after Akram's coaching

May 18, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Karachi, May 18 (ANI): Pakistani spin star Saeed Ajmal praised fellow pace bowlers Mohammad Irfan and Junaid Khan, saying that the bowlers will be more destructive than before during the ICC Champions Trophy after pace legend Wasim Akram's coaching.

Sonam flaunts voluminous D&G gown at Cannes (With Image)

May 17, 2013 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor oozed oomph in a voluminous white floral gown by Italian luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana on day two of the 66th Cannes International Film Festival.

Imran Khan to be discharged from hospital next week

May 17, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Lahore, May 17 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan will be discharged from Shaukat Khanum Cancer Memorial Hospital next week.

Imran Khan gives 3-day ultimatum to Pak election commission to probe 'rigging' issue

May 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Lahore, May 16 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has given a three day ultimatum to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to probe rigging in the general elections otherwise his party would launch protests across the country against the ECP.

'Election Tribunal to decide on fingerprint verification over Pak poll rigging issue'

May 16, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Islamabad, May 16 (ANI): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has said that the decision on fingerprint verification in connection with charges of rigging would be made by the election tribunal.

Imran Khan urges Pak SC, election commission to take poll rigging complaints seriously

May 15, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Lahore, May 15 (ANI): The Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf has decided to move Supreme Court and Election Commission of Pakistan in order "to seek justice" after it identified "significant rigging instances" in as many as 20 constituencies in the Punjab province.

Pak hardliner party chief accuses Imran Khan's PTI of poll rigging

May 15, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Peshawar, May 15 (ANI): The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (Fazl) has accused Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf of poll rigging in Mardan, Kohat, Peshawar and FATA and demanded re-election in the areas.

Pakistan's interim cabinet to meet

May 15, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Islamabad, May 15 (IANS) Pakistan's interim federal cabinet is expected to meet later Wednesday to discuss the prevailing law and order situation in the country and objections being raised by various political parties following the recent general elections, Geo News reported .

MQM calls for fresh polls in Karachi constituency

May 15, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Islamabad, May 15 (IANS) The Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) has demanded fresh polls in the entire National Assembly constituency NA-250 Karachi and rejected the election commission's directive for re-polling in selective stations only, Geo News reported Wednesday.

Imran Khan's PTI set to form next K-P govt. in coalition with AJIP party

May 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Peshawar, May 15 (ANI): The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has inched closer to setting up their first provincial government as they achieved consensus with the Awami Jamhuri Ittihad Pakistan (AJIP) to form a coalition government in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

Bobby Deol dances a la Salman in 'Changli changli'

May 15, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Bobby Deol, who is playing a huge Salman Khan fan in his forthcoming comedy "Yamla Pagla Deewana 2", will be seen imitating the superstar's signature steps in the song "Changli changli".

Pakistani ambassador to US resigns after election defeat

May 14, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Islamabad, May 14 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistan's ambassador to the United States, Sherry Rehman, has resigned after her Pakistan Peoples Party faced defeat in general elections, state media reported Tuesday.

Silent voters catapulted PML-N to power: Pakistani daily

May 14, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Islamabad, May 14 (IANS) The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was nearly reaching the majority mark in the National Assembly all thanks to "silent voters who turned out in droves to catapult the party to power once again", said a leading daily Tuesday.

Imran Khan accepts defeat in Pakistan polls

May 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) Former Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan Sunday accepted defeat in the general elections, but said the polls were a "victory for the democratic system" in the country.

Imran Khan accepts defeat in Pakistan polls

May 12, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) Former Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan Sunday accepted defeat in the general elections and said his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party would sit in the opposition in the National Assembly.

Imran Khan's PTI to form government in two provinces, says Jemima Khan

May 12, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Islamabad, May 12 (ANI): Pakistani cricketer turned politician, Imran Khan's ex-wife Jemima Khan has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seems all set to form government in two provinces of Pakistan.

Imran Khan's PTI denies possibility of alliance with PPP, PML-N

May 12, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Islamabad, May 12 (ANI): Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has denied the possibility of forming an alliance with Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

PTI may form government in two provinces: Jemima Khan

May 12, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seems set to form government in two provinces of Pakistan, said Imran Khan's ex-wife Jemima Khan.

Imran Khan wins from Peshawar

May 12, 2013 at 12:22 AM

Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan won from Pakistan's Peshawar city, defeating Awami National Party (ANP) stalwart Ghulam Ahmed Bilour for the National Assembly seat in the general elections held here Saturday , Geo News reported.

Soha, Sharman end shooting in Bikaner

May 11, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actress Soha Ali Khan, who was filming the climax scene of her film "War Chod Na Yaar" near Bikaner with actor Sharman Joshi, says it wasn't easy to film in such a hot place.

Disgraced Pak scientist AQ Khan says 'no doubt' N. Korea capable of making nuclear bomb

May 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): The architect of Pakistan's nuclear weapons programme, Abdul Qadeer Khan has said Pyongyang could "no doubt" have perfected a nuclear weapon and long-range missile warheads.

A woman as Delhi Police commissioner?

May 10, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) With Delhi Police chief Neeraj Kumar set to retire end-July, a replacement is being actively sought and three names - including of two women - are doing the rounds.

'Shortcut Romeo' director wants Salman as superhero

May 10, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) "Shortcut Romeo" director Susi Ganeshan is already working on his next project, a 3D superhero action film and wants to cast superstar Salman Khan for the lead role.

India hopes for stronger peace constituency in Pakistan (Comment)

May 10, 2013 at 2:54 PM

India is keenly watching the evolving political situation in Pakistan as it readies to vote Saturday in pivotal national and provincial elections whose outcome has serious implications for its national security, economy, national integration and regional peace.

Terror attacks and a fall: turbulent run-up to Pakistan polls

May 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Islamabad, May 10 (IANS) Pakistan goes to the polls Saturday after an unsettling run-up that saw a series of terror attacks, including former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son being abducted. To add to the anxiety, star leader Imran Khan suffered extensive injuries after a fall.

Preity Zinta promotes 'Ishq in Paris' in Pink city

May 9, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Jaipur, May 9 (ANI): Bollywood actress-cum-producer Preity Zinta promoted her upcoming romantic film 'Ishq in Paris' Jaipur.

Pakistani daily lauds mature response to Imran Khan's fall

May 9, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Islamabad, May 9 (IANS) A leading Pakistani daily Thursday welcomed the mature response of politicians to the plight of Imran Khan who took a 15-foot tumble at an election rally and described it as a departure from all the mudslinging that has characterised the campaigning.

Cinnamon-flavored foods and beverages may cause liver damage

May 9, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Scientists have found that many kinds of cinnamon, cinnamon-flavored foods, beverages and food supplements in the United States use a form of the spice that contains high levels of a natural substance that may cause liver damage in some sensitive people.

If not an actor, I'd have been chef: Aleeza Khan

May 8, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Actress Aleeza Khan has not only charmed everyone with her acting skills, but she also impressed the cast and crew of "Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga" with her culinary skills.

Imran Khan says won't be able to cast vote following accident

May 8, 2013 at 4:16 PM

Lahore, May 8 (ANI): Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan who was injured in a stage fall on Tuesday has said that although he was feeling better, he would not be able to cast his vote in his hometown of Mianwali.

3 killed, 53 wounded in serial car bombings in Iraq

May 8, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Beijing, May 8 (Xinhua-ANI): At least three people were killed and 53 wounded when two suicide car bombers and a car bomb struck Kurdish security forces in Iraq's northern city of Kirkuk on Wednesday, medical and police sources told Xinhua.

Fight for your rights, injured Imran tells Pakistanis

May 8, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Islamabad, May 8 (IANS) Imran Khan, who was seriously injured after a 15-foot fall at an election rally Tuesday, has appealed to people to fight for their rights.

Imran Khan in stable condition after fall

May 8, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Islamabad, May 7 (IANS) Pakistani cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan, who was injured after he fell down from a "lifter" in Lahore Tuesday, is in stable condition, his spokesman and party leaders said.

Imran Khan sustains head injury after fall, out of danger

May 7, 2013 at 9:20 PM

Islamabad, May 7 (IANS) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman and former cricketer Imran Khan was seriously injured after falling off a "lifter" carrying him up the stage from where he was to address an election rally in Lahore, media reports said. He is out of danger.

Imran Khan sustains injuries during election rally, rushed to hospital

May 7, 2013 at 8:32 PM

Lahore, May 7 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan sustained injuries today after falling from a stage installed for an election rally in Lahore.

Imran Khan seriously injured in fall

May 7, 2013 at 8:24 PM

Islamabad, May 7 (IANS) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman and former cricketer Imran Khan was seriously injured after falling off a "lifter" carrying him up the stage from where he was to address an election rally in Lahore, media reports said.

Iraqi president comes out of coma

May 7, 2013 at 3:20 AM

Tehran, May 7 (IANS/AKI) Iraqi President Jalal Talabani has come out of coma after suffering a stroke in December, Iran's Fars news agency reported.

Dhoni sued for 'defaming' Hindu god

May 6, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Bangalore, May 6 (IANS) A local court Monday registered a defamation case against Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for allegedly denigrating a Hindu god (Vishnu) and hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus.

Gararas return as casual wear

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Move over linen pants and make way for lighter and modern version of traditional gararas as a casual wear.

I can't believe I won: Aanchal Khurana

May 5, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Ex-Roadies Aanchal Khurana, who won the best actress in a negative role trophy at the 12th Indian Telly Awards, says she can't believe that she has won the award.

Imran Khan vows to abandon 'American war' in Pakistan, if voted to power

May 5, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Peshawar, May 5 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has promised that his party would abandon the war on terror as "it was an American war being fought on Pakistan's soil", if his party is voted to power.

'Recalled' Pak batsman Umar Amin vows 'long, hard grind' for Champions Trophy success

May 5, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Karachi, May 5 (ANI): Recalled Pakistan batsman Umar Amin has said that he is determined to assert himself during the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy following a turbulent start to his international career in 2010.

Pak hardliner party issues fatwa against voting for 'haram' Imran Khan

May 5, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Islamabad, May 5 (ANI): Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Fazlur Rehman has issued a decree (fatwa) against Imran Khan, saying that vote to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief is 'haram'.

Saif and I are just a regular couple: Kareena Kapoor

May 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Happily married to Saif Ali Khan, Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor says that just like any other regular couple they try to enjoy small pleasures of life by doing things together.

Unsafe abortions claim lives of 4,500 women per year

May 3, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) As many of 4,500 deaths or eight percent of all maternal deaths occur due to unsafe abortions every year, parliament was told Friday.

Decision to act was right, says Saif Ali Khan

May 2, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) His father and grandfather were cricketers, but Saif Ali Khan decided to make his career in showbiz as an actor and says he made the right choice.

Indian cinema should rival Hollywood as its eastern equivalent: Saif Ali Khan (Interview)

May 2, 2013 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Indian cinema, which is celebrating its centenary year, has a unique identity and should rival Hollywood as its eastern equivalent, says actor-producer Saif Ali Khan who does not believe in any attempts to cross over.

Imran Khan vows to end 'military operation' in Balochistan if he comes to power

May 2, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Islamabad, May. 2 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has said that his party would end 'military operation' in Balochistan and all issues pertaining to the province would be resolved through meaningful talks, if his party comes to power.

Shivpal Yadav criticised for writing to Obama

May 1, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Lucknow, May 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh minister Shivpal Singh Yadav's letter to US President Barack Obama on cabinet colleague Azam Khan being detained at Boston airport has triggered a controversy with opposition parties and civil society activists terming it objectionable.

No agreement yet on chemical weapons probe in Syria: UN

May 1, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Beijing, May. 1 (Xinhua-ANI): A UN spokesman said on Tuesday that the United Nations still lacks the agreement for its chemical weapons investigation mission to do its work in Syria.

UP 'headless' as top brass on a summer holiday

May 1, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Lucknow, May 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh's top brass seems to have flown the coop, or at least the state! Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, senior ministers like Azam Khan and Shivpal Singh Yadav and even Chief Secretary Jawed Usmani, everybody it seems is living it up in foreign lands.

QSQT should not be remade: Imran Khan

April 30, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Imran Khan, who cried after wathcing the climax of his uncle Aamir Khan's debut film "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" (QSQT) at a special screening to mark 25 years of the hit movie, says it should not be remade.

Imran Khan confident of 'crushing' PML-N during May 11 polls

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 30 (ANI): Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan is confident of defeating Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in the May 11 elections.

25 years of 'QSQT': Aamir, Juhi attend screening

April 30, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) A special screening here of 1988 hit film "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" ('QSQT') to mark its silver jubilee saw the presence of its lead actor Aamir Khan with his family members, and the movie's crew. The film's leading lady Juhi Chawla made a late entry.

25 years of 'QSQT': Aamir attends screening with crew, family

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) A special screening here of 1988 hit film "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" ('QSQT') to mark its silver jubilee saw the presence of its lead actor Aamir Khan with his family members, and the movie's crew. The film's leading lady Juhi Chawla was, however, not to be seen.

Court exempts Salman Khan from appearance in hit-and-run case

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) A Mumbai court Monday exempted Bollywood actor Salman Khan from a personal appearance in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

Aamir Khan celebrates 25 years of success in Bollywood

April 29, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Bollywood's Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan celebrated his 25-year- long journey in Indian cinema as a film star in Mumbai on Monday which coincided with 100 years of Indian cinema.

Jackie 'relaxed' about son Tiger's debut

April 29, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Actor Jackie Shroff says he is "relaxed" about his son Tiger's debut Bollywood project "Heropanti".

Boxing champ Amir Khan confident of reclaiming world title

April 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM

London, Apr.29 (ANI): Former world light welterweight champion Amir Khan has said he is confident and 100 percent on course to getting back into world title contention by December following his dramatic victory over Julio Diaz at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield.

Pakistan hobbles towards May 11 polls

April 28, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Islamabad, April 28 (IANS) Pakistan, which has seen its first full-term civilian government, is headed for an election which has drawn a former military strongman back home, will test a former cricket icon's political agility and see a large number of eager first-time voters - all under the shadow of terror.

Pak election commission takes notice of Imran Khan's 'personal attack' against Sharif

April 28, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 28 (ANI): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken notice of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan's "personal attack" against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Saturday.

Kerala nod for Amjad's proposed international school of music

April 27, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 27 (IANS) The Kerala government did not have to think twice after ace music maestro and Sarod player Ustad Amjad Ali Khan expressed his desire to start an international school of music in the state.

PCB considering including Younis Khan, among Champions Trophy probables

April 27, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Lahore, Apr 27 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly been considering a proposal to include veteran middle-order batsman Younis Khan in the list of 30 probables for the ICC Champions Trophy, from which a 15-member Pakistan squad will be announced by the end of this month.

Welterweight champion Amir Khan says he will ban generation next from boxing

April 26, 2013 at 5:08 PM

London, Apr.26 (ANI): Former light welterweight champion Amir Khan has reportedly said that he will not allow his children to take up boxing as a sport for their living.

Georgia claims 2 golds in European judo championships

April 26, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Budapest, April 26 (IANS) Georgia claimed two gold medals on the opening day of the 2013 European Judo Championships here.

Azam Khan's detention issue: MEA asks Indian Embassy

April 26, 2013 at 12:41 PM

The Ministry of External Affairs has taken seriously the matter of detention of Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan in Boston, United States.

MEA asks Indian Embassy to take up Azam Khan's detention issue

April 26, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Almaty/New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday asked the Indian Embassy in Washington to take up the matter of detention of Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan in Boston, United States.

'Lancashire-experienced' Junaid Khan ready to spearhead Pak attack in Champions Trophy

April 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Karachi, Apr 26 (ANI): Upcoming Pakistan fast bowler Junaid Khan has said that he is ready to spearhead Pakistan's attack in the absence of injured Umar Gul in the ICC Champions Trophy, to be held in England.

Azam Khan detention in U.S.: Samajwadi Party lodges protest

April 26, 2013 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi/Kanpur, April 26 (ANI): The Samajwadi Party on Friday lodged a formal protest with the Indian Government over the detention of Azam Khan, one of the party's senior leaders and a minister in the Uttar Pradesh Government, in Boston, United States.

Bangladesh building collapse toll rises to 258, 24 rescued

April 26, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Dhaka, April 26 (ANI): The death toll from a nine storey building that collapsed on Wednesday has risen to 258, even as 24 more people were rescued from the piled up debris early on Friday morning.

India protests detention of UP minister at Boston airport

April 26, 2013 at 9:16 AM

Washington, April 26 (IANS) India has formally protested to the US over the brief detention of Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Minister Mohammad Azam Khan at Boston airport as he arrived to take part in an event at Harvard University.

60 fall ill after drinking polluted water in Lebanon

April 26, 2013 at 8:04 AM

Beirut, April 26 (IANS) Over 60 students were hospitalised in Lebanon's northern port city of Tripoli after drinking contaminated tap water, state-run National News Agency (NNA) said.

'The Seduction': Eijaz Khan's theatre debut

April 24, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Television actor Eijaz Khan made his theatre debut with a play called "The Seduction" and believes "true acting" happens on the stage when you have to connect with the live audience sitting in front of you.

Boston Marathon bombers built explosives with instructions from online al-Qaeda website

April 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, Apr. 24 (ANI): The brothers suspected of planting bombs at the Boston Marathon got the ideas and even instructions on how to make explosives from household items from an English-language website that is used by al Qaeda to radicalize and recruit Westerners.

Amjad Ali Khan condoles Jayaraman's death

April 23, 2013 at 12:36 AM

Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Monday expressed sadness at the death of renowned violinist Lalgudi Jayaraman, calling him one of the greatest violinists of South Indian music.

Aanchal Khurana fed up of daily shows

April 22, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) "Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke" is Aanchal Khurana's first fiction show and she is already fed up of playing the character.

Pakistani people, army would not be allowed to fight American war: Imran Khan

April 22, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 22 (ANI): Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has said that Pakistani Armed forces and the people of Pakistan would not be allowed to fight the American war.

Pakistan Army not be deployed at polling stations

April 20, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) The Pakistan government has decided not to deploy army personnel at polling stations during the May 11 general elections, a media report said Saturday.

Imran to kick-off poll campaign Sunday

April 20, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan will Sunday launch the election campaign of his Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) party, a media report said.

School kids visit Isa Khan's restored tomb in Delhi

April 18, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Over 1,500 children from 25 schools in the national capital Thursday took a walk through the pages of history as they were taken on a guided tour of Isa Khan's Garden Tomb in the Humayun's Tomb complex during the unveiling of the restored monument.

Imran Khan's residence in Islamabad attacked by 'miscreants'

April 18, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 18 (ANI): An altercation took place between miscreants and police personnel outside Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan's Bani Gala residence, on Wednesday evening.

Arbaaz won't direct sex comedy

April 17, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan, who recently directed "Dabangg 2", says he would not try making a sex comedy or even a dark comedy. Not because he feels there's anything wrong in it, but he believes one should only do those things that reflect a bit of their own personality.

UK pugilist Amir Khan, brother get hate tweets

April 16, 2013 at 6:44 PM

London, Apr.16 (ANI): Former world light welterweight champion Amir Khan and his brother Haroon Khan, who will make his debut in boxing, have received hate tweets, following one of Amir's tweets on English boxer Kell Brook.