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

Karnataka CM cracks whip for graft-free governance

June 18, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Bangalore, June 18 (IANS) In an attempt to restore the sagging image of Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told top officials that they would be held accountable if a clean, efficient and corruption-free governance was not ensured in day-to-day administration.

Ameesha Patel finds anti-hero role tough

June 14, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) Ameesha Patel turns into a baddie for her forthcoming film "Shortcut Romeo" and asserts it was challenging for her to play an anti-hero role as it has drained her emotionally and physically.

Government gives green signal for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup

June 13, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The government Thursday finally paved way for the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to bid to host the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup as the union cabinet cleared the proposal for submitting guarantees to the world body FIFA.

Indian-origin artist in New Zealand wins top award

June 11, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Wellington, June 11 (IANS) An Indian-origin artist in New Zealand has won the top award presented by a leading art gallery.

New Zealander of Indian descent sweeps Pacific Music Awards

June 11, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Wellington, June 11 (IANS) Singer Aaradhna Patel of New Zealand, whose father is from Gujarat state in India, has swept this year's Pacific Music Awards.

BCCI proposes Sanjay Patel as secretary, Ravi Savant as treasurer

June 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (ANI): The Working Committee of the BCCI met at the Taj Palace, New Delhi, earlier

Susi Ganeshan fancies Bollywood style promo

June 10, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Southern director Susi Ganeshan, who is ready with "Shortcut Romeo", a Hindi remake of his Tamil film "Thiruttu Payale", loves the way Bollywood is promoting movies.

Ameesha Patel celebrates B'day with 'Shortcut Romeo' cast

June 9, 2013 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (ANI): The makers of the upcoming crime thriller 'Shortcut Romeo' threw a grand birthday party for the lead actress, Ameesha Patel, in Mumbai on Saturday.

IPL spot fixing: Special MCOCA court to hear Sreesanth's bail plea today

June 7, 2013 at 11:47 AM

The special MCOCA court will hear the fresh bail petition filed by cricketer S. Sreesanth today on Friday. Sreesanth was charged with MCOCA following his involvement spot-fixing scandal in IPL6.

IPL spot fixing: Court to hear Sreesanth's bail plea today

June 7, 2013 at 10:57 AM

New Delhi, June 7 (ANI): The special MCOCA court will today hear a fresh bail petition moved by cricketer S. Sreesanth, who has been arrested in connection with the spot-fixing scandal in the recently-concluded edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Sanjay Patel is new BCCI secretary

June 6, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) Sanjay Patel has been appointed the new secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the board's interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya announced here Thursday. A new treasurer would be named in a "day or two".

Sanjay Patel is new BCCI secretary

June 6, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) Sanjay Patel has been appointed the new secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), its interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya announced Thursday.

Delhi has welcome rain, more expected Friday

June 6, 2013 at 7:21 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Denizens of the city were in for a pleasant surprise as rain lashed the city Thursday, bringing a much-needed respite from the scorching heat. The Met office has forecast more rain Friday.

BJP sweeps Gujarat bypolls, RJD triumphs in Bihar

June 5, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (ANI): The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat emerged victorious bagging five out of the six seats - two Lok Sabha and three assembly seats - to which bypolls were held last Sunday, while the JD (U) in Bihar is all set to suffer a setback in Maharajganj Lok Sabha seat.

IPL Spot-Fixing: Delhi Police questions Rajasthan Royals owner Raj Kundra

June 5, 2013 at 12:57 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (ANI): Officers of the special cell of Delhi Police questioned Raj Kundra, the owner of Rajasthan Royals, on Wednesday morning in connection with the spot-fixing scandal that has rocked the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Vindoo, Meiyappan get bail; Sreesanth doesn't (Roundup)

June 4, 2013 at 9:46 PM

Mumbai/New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, June 4 (IANS) A Mumbai court Tuesday granted bail to CSK team principal Gurunath Meiyappan, Bollywood actor Vindoo Dara Singh Randhawa and two others while in Delhi, bail was denied to Test cricketer S. Sreesanth after police said it had invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against him in the IPL betting and spot fixing scam.

IPL spot fixing: Delhi court denies Sreesanth, 22 others bail, police invokes MCOCA provisions

June 4, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): Delhi's Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Lokesh Kumar on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of former Test fast bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth and 22 others till June 18 in connection with their respective roles in the T20 spot-fixing case.

Shiamak, a pioneer of new dance forms: Ameesha Patel

June 3, 2013 at 9:29 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Actress Ameesha Patel is so impressed with choreographer Shiamak Davar and his style of dancing that she calls him the "pioneer of new dance forms".

'Shortcut Romeo' one step ahead of 'Johnny Gaddaar': Neil

June 3, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh says his forthcoming film "Shortcut Romeo", in which he plays a negative character, is a chance for him to take the hatred and vengeance of his character in the 2007 film "Johnny Gaddaar" one step ahead.

Bollywood actors promote their upcoming film at a dance show in Mumbai

June 2, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (ANI): The cast and crew of upcoming romantic crime thriller, 'Shortcut Romeo' promoted the film at a dance show organised by acclaimed choreographer of Bollywood Shiamak Davar in Mumbai.

Ram Kapoor set for guest appearance on 'Sanskaar'

May 30, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Actor Ram Kapoor will make a guest appearance on the show "Sanskaar - Dharohar Apnon Ki".

Girl from Jharkhand raped in Delhi

May 28, 2013 at 10:52 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) A 16-year-old girl who was brought to the national capital on the pretext of getting her a job was gang-raped repeatedly by her cousin and his friends, police said Tuesday.

Cricketer Ankeet Chavan denied bail for marriage

May 28, 2013 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday rejected Rajasthan Royals cricketer Ankeet Chavan's plea seeking bail to get married. The court sent co-accused S. Sreesanth and Ajit Chandila to judicial custody till June 4 in the IPL spot fixing case.

IPL spot fixing: Vindoo Dara Singh's police custody extended till May 31

May 28, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Mumbai, May 28 (ANI): A Mumbai court has extended former Big Boss winner Vindoo Dara Singh's custody till May 31 in the wake of his role as a middle man in the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot fixing scam.

Scorching heat in Surat takes toll on weaving industry

May 26, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Surat, May 26 (ANI): Workers in Surat have left the weaving industry and returned to their villages to save themselves from the scorching heat, while the traders have incurred huge loss.

Maoist strike an attack on democracy: Rahul Gandhi

May 26, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Raipur, May 26 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Sunday said the Maoist attack on a Congress convoy in Chhattisgarh was an attack on democracy.

Hamid Ansari condemns Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

May 26, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Sunday condemned the Maoist strike on Congress party leaders and activists in Chhattisgarh.

President Mukherjee condemns Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

May 26, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday condemned the Maoist strike on Congress party leaders and activists in Chhattisgarh and called upon concerned authorities to do their utmost to bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice.

Bollywood spot boy arrested for IPL spot fixing (Third Lead)

May 24, 2013 at 8:23 PM

Hyderabad/New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) A spot boy in Bollywood movies was Friday arrested from Hyderabad for the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot fixing scandal, Delhi Police sources said.

Minister trying political manoeuvre to change portfolios: Virbhadra

May 23, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Shimla, May 23 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Thursday termed the purported resignation of Transport Minister G.S. Bali as a "political manoeuvre" to change his portfolios.

UPA-II needs course correction: Praful Patel (Interview)

May 22, 2013 at 12:22 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The UPA-II government needs course correction in the remaining year of its term, says union minister and NCP leader Praful Patel, noting that the Congress has to build alliances to improve its prospects of leading a coalition regime after the next elections.

Delhi records season's hottest day, no respite ahead

May 21, 2013 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) With the maximum temperature settling five notches above average at 45.1 degrees Celsius, Delhi recorded the season's hottest day Tuesday and also the hottest May 21 in the last five years. The Met office has forecast hotter days in store.

IPL Scoreboard: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Knight Riders

May 19, 2013 at 11:50 PM

Hyderabad, May 19 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here Sunday.

Sunrisers beat KKR, storm into IPL play-offs

May 19, 2013 at 11:42 PM

Hyderabad, May 19 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets to storm into the play-offs of the sixth Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Rajiv Gandhi international stadium Sunday night.

Sunrisers beat Knight Riders by 5 wickets, qualify for playoffs,

May 19, 2013 at 11:34 PM

Hyderabad, May 19 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad qualified for the playoffs courtesy a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here Sunday.

Have no limitations as an actor: Pooja Gupta

May 19, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Actress Pooja Gupta, who is gearing up for her next film "Shortcut Romeo", says as an actress she doesn't have any limitations.

I don't have any limitations as an actor: Pooja Gupta

May 19, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Actress Pooja Gupta, who is gearing up for her next film "Shortcut Romeo", says as an actress she doesn't have any limitations.

Ashmit was never my friend: Veena Malik

May 18, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Pakistani actress Veena Malik, who was linked to actor Ashmit Patel post their "Bigg Boss 4" stint, says he was never her friend and that she only believes in maintaining friendship with her career.

Two sentenced for robbery bid on Indian-origin man's shop

May 18, 2013 at 1:02 PM

London, May 18 (IANS) A 19-year-old man and a 15-year-old accomplice who tried to rob a shop owned by an Indian-origin man in Britain last year have been sentenced by a court in Britain.

Chandila tried to rope in two more players: Police

May 17, 2013 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Cricketer Ajit Chandila had approached two more Indian Premier League (IPL) players to spot fix in IPL matches after bookies asked him to do so, police sources said Friday.

Chandila tried to rope in two more players, say police

May 17, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Cricketer Ajit Chandila had approached two more Indian Premier League (IPL) players to be part of the spot fixing after bookies asked him to rope in more people, police sources said Friday.

Four Indian Americans charged with healthcare fraud

May 15, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Chicago, May 15 (IANS) Four Indian Americans are among 89 people charged with healthcare fraud running into about $233 million in false billing after a nationwide strike in eight cities, according to federal authorities.

IPL scoreboard: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

May 13, 2013 at 11:58 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium here Monday.

IPL: Bowling bails Hyderabad out again (Roundup)

May 11, 2013 at 11:42 PM

Mohali, May 11 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad cruised to an away win against Kings XI Punjab in the India Premier League here Saturday, keeping them in the hunt for a play-off spot.

IPL scoreboard: Kings XI Punjab vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

May 11, 2013 at 11:42 PM

Mohali, May 11 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday.

IPL: Sunrisers post 150/7

May 11, 2013 at 9:50 PM

Mohali, May 11 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad managed to score 150 for seven against Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League here Saturday.

Sherlyn to don seven Indian costumes at Cannes

May 11, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actress Sherlyn Chopra, set to attend the 66th Cannes International Film Festival where the second trailer of her debut film "Kamasutra 3D" will be unveiled, will wear different costumes from seven parts of India.

I-League: AIFF hopes to rope in more than two new clubs

May 10, 2013 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is looking up to its president Praful Patel to persuade corporate houses to promote the game in the country by buying clubs to join the I-League next season.

Indian American wins US business chamber award

May 10, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New York, May 10 (IANS) An Indian American businessman has been awarded by a US business chamber as its 2013 Ambassador of the Year.

BSR Congress leaders meet Janardhana Reddy in Hyderabad jail

May 9, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Hyderabad, May 9 (IANS) BSR Congress party's newly elected legislators B. Sriramulu and T. H. Suresh Babu Thursday called on their leader and former Karnataka minister G. Janardhana Reddy in Chanchalguda central jail here.

Top winners in Karnataka assembly polls

May 8, 2013 at 11:53 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The 14th Karnataka legislative assembly election witnessed a majority of leaders winning, barring one or two, though the beleaguered BJP lost heavily with about 20 of its ministers facing humiliating defeat Wednesday.

Reddy brothers will be missing in assembly

May 8, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) For the first time since 2004, the Karnataka assembly will miss the Reddy brothers of Bellary whose rags to riches saga that ended in a huge mining scam will haunt the BJP for a long time.

'YSR Congress will meet the fate of BSR Congress, KJP'

May 8, 2013 at 5:20 PM

Hyderabad, May 8 (IANS) The ruling Congress and the main opposition TDP in Andhra Pradesh both have claimed that the YSR Congress party would meet the fate of the BSR Congress and the Karnataka Janata Party (KJP), in the 2014 assembly polls in the state.

Goa mining delegation asks PM for help

May 7, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Panaji, May 7 (IANS) A delegation of Goa's mining workforce, who were in Delhi to lobby for restarting Goa's banned mining industry, Tuesday said they met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Minister for Mines Dinsha Patel in Parliament House.

Indian-origin surgeon faces re-trial in Australia

May 7, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Sydney, May 7 (IANS) Prosecutors have filed in an Australian court for a fresh trial of a former Indian origin surgeon in a hospital in that country for causing grievous bodily harm to a patient.

Join hands to combat corruption: FIFA urges federations

May 6, 2013 at 3:20 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) FIFA vice president Ali Bin Hussein Monday said that federations around the world needed to work together to get rid of corruption in football.

He is fulfilling his dream of building houses for poor

May 6, 2013 at 11:32 AM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) He is the brain behind several world-class and award-winning buildings that include airports and hotels in the US. Several milestones and achievements later, the dream of doing something meaningful for his home country has brought Indian American architect Harshad Patel to his roots, determined to provide low-cost houses to the country's poor.

Odds favour Congress in multi-corner Karnataka poll

May 4, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Bangalore, May 4 (IANS) A day before the single-phase poll Sunday for the 14th Karnataka legislative assembly, national and regional political parties were vying for a clear mandate to rule the state but the Congress seemed to have an edge.

Indian American wins awards in US varsity

May 4, 2013 at 1:48 PM

New York, May 4 (IANS) An Indian American student at a US university has won the changing entrepreneurship and outstanding teaching awards at an annual awards ceremony for co-founding a company that can detect bacteria in water.

Screen yourself from the sun, but beware of sunscreen myths

May 4, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Doctors have time and again harped on the importance of using a sunscreen to protect one's skin. For many, however, choosing the right sunscreen is a tough choice, what with scores of products with various SPFs (Sun Protection Factors) flooding store shelves.

Karnataka poll: Facts at a glance (With: Karnataka votes Sunday to elect new assembly)

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM

* Assembly constituencies: 224 (Voting will take place in 223 polling has been countermanded in Periyapatna following the death of the BJP candidate

AIFF congratulates new AFC president Shaikh Salman

May 2, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has congratulated Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa who was chosen the new Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president in Kuala Lumpur Thursday.

Indian origin woman short-listed for 'best job in world'

April 30, 2013 at 7:08 PM

London, April 30 (IANS) An Indian origin woman in Britain has been shortlisted for the role of Western Australia taste master, advertised in the Australian state's tourism website as "one of the best jobs in the world".

Karnataka polls: Facts at a glance

April 29, 2013 at 6:12 PM

* Assembly constituencies - 224

Bihar to introduce road safety in high school syllabus

April 29, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Patna, April 29 (IANS) After introducing road safety in the syllabus of middle schools, the Bihar government has decided to include the subject in the syllabus of high schools also from the 2014 academic session, a state minister said Monday.

Indian origin surgeon to stand trial in Australia

April 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Sydney, April 26 (IANS) An Indian origin former surgeon in an Australian hospital will stand trial in September for causing grievous bodily harm to a patient.

'Dr. Death' Patel to stand trial for grievous bodily harm of patient in 2004

April 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Sydney, Apr. 26 (ANI): Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel will stand trial in Queensland for the grievous bodily harm of a patient in 2004.

Husband, relatives rape Ghaziabad woman

April 25, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Ghaziabad, April 25 (IANS) A 35-year-old-woman was gang-raped in a moving car here by her husband and two other relatives Thursday, police said.

Nalco pays 15 percent interim dividend

April 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 25 (IANS) The state-run National Aluminium Company Limited (Nalco) has declared an interim dividend amounting to Rs.193.29 crore for the financial year 2012-13, which includes the Indian government share of Rs.156.68 crore.

Advani accused of taking money from Yeddyurappa

April 22, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Bangalore, April 22 (IANS) BJP leader L.K. Advani had taken money from erstwhile Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa to allow him to remain in office after corruption scandals involving him surfaced, Yeddyurappa's Karnataka Janata Party (KJP) alleged Monday. The BJP rubbished the allegations.

Sehwag whirlwind gives Daredevils their maiden IPL-6 win

April 21, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) It took a blistering knock from Virender Sehwag to end Delhi Daredevils' six-match losing streak as they beat Mumbai Indians by nine wickets for their first win in the sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) at the packed Ferozeshah Kotla here Sunday.

It's by-poll merry-go-round (Karnataka Newsletter)

April 20, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Bangalore, April 20 (IANS) Karnataka, which has earned the rather dubious distinction of witnessing around 20 assembly by-polls in the five years the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been in power, could possibly see by-elections for at least three Lok Sabha and one Rajya Sabha seats in the near future.

Jayant Patel's lawyers to poll jurors about bias in next trial

April 19, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Sydney, Apr. 19 (ANI): Indian-origin doctor Jayant Patel's lawyers will again apply to poll prospective jurors about bias in his upcoming trial.

SC order on reopening Karnataka mines brings relief

April 19, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Bangalore, April 19 (IANS) Iron and steel firms in Karnataka are relieved over the Supreme Court order to allow reopening of mines in A & B categories as they will get more iron ore to increase their production.

Jayant Patel in limbo over manslaughter trial

April 19, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Sydney, Apr. 19 (ANI): Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel remains in limbo over whether he will be forced to stand trial for the manslaughter of two patients almost a decade ago.

JD-U, BJP spat on Modi issue continues

April 18, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Patna, April 18 (IANS) The war of words between Bihar's ruling coalition partners - the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) and the Bharatiya Janata Party - over Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's suitability as a prime ministerial candidate continued with both sides attacking each other on the issue.

Several billionaires, multi-millionaires in Karnataka poll

April 16, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Bangalore, April 16 (IANS) Billionaire and multi-millionaire politicians from BJP, the Congress and JD-S are in the field for the May 5 Karnataka assembly poll, show the asset affidavits filed by them.

Karnataka poll: Congress faces rebellion over tickets

April 16, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Bangalore, April 16 (IANS) The Congress Tuesday faced rebellion at many places in Karnataka over ticket distribution for the May 5 assembly polls while the party office in Petroleum Minister M. Veerappa Moily's Lok Sabha constituency was vandalized by disgruntled party workers.

Gujarat opposes federal agency to tackle crime

April 15, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Gujarat government Monday disagreed with a major recommendation made by the Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) on the setting up of a new federal agency to deal with federal crimes.

Karnataka poll: Kharge's son in Congress second list

April 14, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Bangalore, April 14 (IANS) Sons of union Labour and Employment Mallikarjun Kharge, and former chief minister and now Lok Sahba member N. Dharam Singh figure in the Congress second list of candidates for the May 5 Karnataka assembly polls.

Gambhir, Kallis steer KKR to a comfortable victory (Intro-Roundup)

April 14, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Holders Kolkata Knight Riders brought their campaign back on track, humbling Sunrisers Hyderabad by 48 runs in an Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens here Sunday.

Sons of minister, ex-CM in Congress Karnataka poll list

April 14, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Priyank M. Kharge, son of Minister for Labour and Employment Mallikarjun Kharge, and Ajay Singh, son of former chief minister Dharam Singh figured in the second list of 40 candidates the Congress announced Sunday for the Karnataka assembly polls.

Gambhir, Kallis steer KKR to a comfortable victory (Roundup)

April 14, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders humbled Sunrisers Hyderabad by 48 runs in an Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens here Sunday.

IPL: Sun rises in Delhi

April 13, 2013 at 12:04 AM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad added to Delhi Daredevils' woes, inflicting on them their fourth consecutive loss with a three-wicket win in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Friday.

Aditya Patel to drive in GT3 series

April 12, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Bangalore, April 12 (IANS) Aditya Patel, the 24-year old from Chennai, will be driving for reigning champions MS Racing in the 2013 ADAC GT Masters series driving an Audi R8 LMS ultra car, according to a press release from the German car manufacturer here Friday.

Nautanki Saala Review: Must watch if you crave for an Intelligent Comedy

April 12, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Nautanki Saala is a must watch if you crave for an intelligent comedy, superb acting and believe in friendship. Ayushmann and Kunaal are impeccable in their roles

Private Jet carrying Rajnath, Sushma and Jaitley makes Emergency landing

April 8, 2013 at 3:50 PM

A private carrying BJP President Rajnath Singh, BJP Senior Leader Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley, BJP general secretary Dharmendra Pradhan and Joint General Secretary (Organization) V Satish made an emergency landing at the Delhi airport on Monday morning.

Plane carrying BJP leaders makes emergency landing

April 8, 2013 at 12:05 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) A private jet carrying senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders from Delhi to Bangalore made an emergency landing at the Delhi airport Monday morning, airport official said.

Advani, Modi to skip BJP's first major Karnataka poll rally Monday

April 7, 2013 at 9:08 AM

Bangalore, April 7 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling BJP formally launches its campaign for the May 5 assembly poll with a rally here Monday but, contrary to announcements, senior party leader L.K. Advani and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi are giving it a miss.

Sunrisers make IPL debut with victory over Pune Warriors

April 5, 2013 at 11:56 PM

Hyderabad, April 5 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad made their Indian Premier League (IPL) debut on a winning note to beat Pune Warriors India by 22 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Friday.

Karnataka poll: BJP, Congress, JD-S release first list of candidates

April 5, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, April 5 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and main opposition Congress and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) Friday released first lists of their candidates for the May 5 state assembly poll.

AIFF Open House Saturday

April 5, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The All India Football Federation's second Open House meeting to secure a minimum of two football clubs for the next edition of the I-League will be held at the Ritz Carlton, DIFC, Dubai Saturday. The meeting will be chaired by AIFF president Praful Patel.

Defining role of public sector, an imperative for growth: Praful Patel

April 4, 2013 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (ANI): There have been numerous discussions around the role of government in business. Nevertheless the role of the public sector has been pivotal in economic growth.

Rs.4.1 million unaccounted cash seized in Karnataka

April 4, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Bellary (Karnataka), April 4 (IANS) Police Thursday seized a total of Rs.4.1 million (Rs.41 lakh) in this mining town from two people who were detained for failing to account for the cash they were carrying in violation of the model code of conduct for May 5 assembly election.

IPL 6: Mumbai Indians to challenge Royal Challengers Bangalore today

April 4, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Mumbai Indians (MI) will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in second game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2013 at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru today. The match will start at 8 pm.

Amisha Patel turns producer with 'Desi Magic'

April 3, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Bollywood actress Amisha Patel launched the first look of he upcoming movie 'Desi Magic' from which she will also make her debut in the field of production. Amisha released the first look through a live skit and dance performance along with her co-star Zayed Khan, in Mumbai.

Ameesha feels actors should innovate to avoid stagnation

April 3, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Actress Ameesha Patel, who is ready with her first production "Desi Magic," says change is important for an actor or else they may stagnate.

Amisha Patel set to debut as producer with 'Desi Magic'

April 3, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 3(ANI): Bollywood diva Amisha Patel recently launched the first look of her first productional venture 'Desi Magic,' through a live skit and dance performance along with her co-star Zayed Khan, in Mumbai.

Karnataka's Reddys learn money, crowds don't always mean votes

April 3, 2013 at 1:49 PM

Bangalore, April 3 (IANS) Switching from cycle-riding to heli-hopping and lording over Bellary and the BJP in Karnataka, mining barons Reddy brothers and their associates are learning a bitter lesson: money and crowds do not always translate into votes.

My film plots are same: Danny Boyle

April 3, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Los Angeles, April 3 (IANS) Hollywood director Danny Boyle has reportedly said that his latest films like "Slumdog Millionaire", "127 Hours" and "Trance" have the same storyline about a man overcoming the impossible.