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Land acquisition bill will lead to corporatization: Activists

May 19, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) While political consensus on the land acquisition bill, hailed as one of the most important reform measures, has been worked out, civil society activists are unhappy with its provisions and say it will lead to "corporatization" of land. They also say it lacks provisions for rehabilitating the displaced.

Polling for Panchayat Samitis, Zila Parishads underway in Punjab

May 19, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Amritsar, May 19 (ANI): Polling for 146 Panchayat Samitis and 22 Zila Parishads is taking place under full security arrangements here today.

Protest ahead of Chinese premier's India visit

May 18, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Ahead of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to India, about 50 people Saturday held a protest here demanding suspension of talks with China.

Himachal varsity clash leaves 12 injured, probe ordered

May 14, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Shimla, May 14 (IANS) A day after clash among students of Himachal Pradesh University here left at least 12 people injured, the authorities Tuesday constituted a committee to probe the incident, an official said.

Protest against Indo-Bangla land swap deal

May 8, 2013 at 9:04 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A delegation of the Northeast Students' Organisation (NESO) Wednesday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here and expressed opposition to the proposed land swap deal between India and Bangladesh.

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.

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

Sarabjit's death a conspiracy: Dhumal

May 2, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Shimla, May 2 (IANS) Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister and BJP leader Prem Kumar Dhumal Thursday attributed the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan to "a planned conspiracy hatched in the jail".

Act against hate speech makers, SC tells government

April 29, 2013 at 11:00 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Holding that hate speeches targeting a section of society were weakening the country's social fabric, the Supreme Court Monday urged the central and the state governments to demonstrate courage and proceed against political and religious authors of these speeches.

India-Bangladesh land-swap deal will benefit Assam: Gogoi

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Guwahati, April 29 (IANS) In the face of stiff criticism by opposition parties over the India-Bangladesh land-swap deal, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Monday said it will, in fact, serve the state's interest in tackling infiltration, smuggling and promoting trade relations between the two countries.

Karnataka polls: Facts at a glance

April 29, 2013 at 6:12 PM

* Assembly constituencies - 224

'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.

Himachal's zila parishad gets national award

April 24, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A zila parishad of Himachal Pradesh Wednesday received a national award for adopting innovative measures to strengthen panchayati raj institutions, the village-level third-tier of governance, a statement said.

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.

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.

Signature campaign seeks restarting of Vedanta refinery

April 12, 2013 at 9:16 AM

Bhubaneswar, April 12 (IANS) A large number of people who have been affected by the Dec 5, 2012 closure of the Vedanta alumina refinery in Odisha have launched a signature campaign seeking its reopening, a leader of the move said Friday.

Worried over violence in student politics: Congress

April 11, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Congress party Thursday said it was worried over violence in student politics and that it was the responsibility of all parties to ensure that political dialogue be carried out in a sober manner.

Curbing hate speech episode: SC issues notice to center

April 9, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Taking a note to curb elected representative, political and religious leaders from delivering hate speeches for political goals, the Supreme Court has issued notice to the government on a petition seeking framing of the above guidelines.

SC issues notice to centre on curbing hate speeches

April 8, 2013 at 10:29 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the government on a petition seeking framing of guidelines to curb elected representatives, political and religious leaders from delivering hate speeches for political goals.

Deport our bodies to Pakistan, not us: Hindu refugees

April 8, 2013 at 6:05 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Fear of deportation looms large over a group of 479 Pakistani Hindu refugees as their visas expire Monday but they are firmly set against returning to Pakistan, saying they will prefer to die than go back.

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.

VHP seeks help for Pakistani Hindus in Delhi

April 7, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Sunday urged citizens to help out Pakistani Hindus who had fled their country to escape persecution and whose visas expire Monday.

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.

Disturbed by student's death: Manish Tewari

April 3, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari Wednesday said he was disturbed by the death of a 22-year-old student activist in West Bengal.

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.

Bollywood box office fairly dry in first quarter

March 24, 2013 at 1:30 PM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) A heady mix of differential, comedy, thriller and dramas hit the Bollywood box office and entertained the audiences in the first quarter of 2013. It has however been quite a dry spell on the business front, with just one film surpassing the Rs.100-crore mark and the total collections amounting to about Rs.450 crore, industry insiders say.

Karnataka's father-son politics and BJP's predicament

March 24, 2013 at 1:22 PM

Bangalore, March 24 (IANS) There's nothing novel about entire families being in politics in India; nor is it so uncommon for parents to belong to one party -- or different ones -- and children to take up leadership in yet another party.

Charmy likes to scuba dive on holiday

March 17, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Chennai, March 17 (IANS) When on holiday, southern actress Charmy Kaur loves to scuba dive the most. Currently vacationing in an undisclosed location, she said she was now a certified diver.

Veerappa Moily lauds efforts of DLF Foundation towards skill development in India

March 16, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dr. M. Veerappa Moily has said that initiatives and support by private players like DLF Foundation will surely give an impetus to skill-development among unemployed and job-seeking youth.

Karnataka municipal polls results at a glance

March 12, 2013 at 7:39 AM

Karnataka's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was routed in the urban local bodies held March 7, gaining more seats than other parties in only two - - Bangalore urban and Kodagu - of the state's 30 districts. Here is the performance of different parties at a glance:

Sunil Grover finds comedy tougher than serious role

March 10, 2013 at 3:55 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Actor Sunil Grover, known for his light-hearted parts in TV shows, made a successful transition to serious roles with "Zila Ghaziabad", but says comedy is still tougher than essaying intense characters.

Reached agreement with Pension Parishad: Ramesh

March 7, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh Thursday said he had reached an understanding with the Pension Parishad, a conglomeration of organisations working for pension reform, on some of their demands.

Sanjay Dutt to again play Pritam Singh

March 5, 2013 at 2:43 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Sanjay Dutt has fallen in love with his character of real-life unconventional cop Pritam Singh in "Zilla Ghaziabad". He will now produce a film in which he will again play the notorious real-life cop from Ghaziabad.

Noisy scenes on first day of Assam assembly's budget session

March 4, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Guwahati, March 4 (IANS) The first day of the Assam assembly's budget session Monday witnessed noisy scenes as slogan-shouting and placard-carrying opposition members attacked the government on various issues as soon as Governor J.B. Patnaik started his speech.

Muslim groups seek fair trial of Bangladesh 'war criminals'

March 2, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Kolkata, Mar 2 (IANS) Observing that the Shahbag protests in Dhaka demanding the death penalty for alleged war criminals was inhuman, Muslim religious and rights groups here Saturday urged the Bangladeshi government to allow the accused a fair trial.

For Ali Zafar, it's time for 'Aman Ki Asha' (Movie Snippets)

February 26, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Pakistani-actor singer Ali Zafar is off to London to start shooting for Neeraj Pandey's production venture "Aman Ki Asha".

Togadia not allowed entry into Kashmir

February 21, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Jammu, Feb 21 (IANS) Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Pravin Togadia was Thursday barred from entering Jammu, with a police official saying his presence could lead "law and order" problems.

Assam violence toll 19; Gogoi admits lapses

February 13, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Guwahati, Feb 13 (IANS) Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Wednesday admitted to his government's lapses for the violence in Goalpara and Kamrup districts during the panchayat polls in Assam, that killed 19 people.

Cop shot dead in Kolkata students' clash

February 12, 2013 at 8:03 PM

Kolkata, Feb 12 (IANS) A police sub-inspector was shot dead and another man injured in firing by miscreants during a clash between student activists of the Trinamool Congress and the Congress at a college here Tuesday, police said. Two accused were arrested.

Cop shot dead in Kolkata students' clash

February 12, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Kolkata, Feb 12 (IANS) A police sub-inspector was shot dead and another man injured in firing by miscreants during a clash between student activists of the Trinamool Congress and the Congress at a college here Tuesday, police said. Two accused were arrested.

Item numbers are like special appearances: Geeta Basra

February 10, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Music and dance are the USPs of any Indian movie, feels Geeta Basra, who is doing an item number in "Zilla Ghaziabad" and claims "many come to watch a film just for one song".

Every role requires glamour: Neha Dhupia (Movie Snippets)

February 9, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Actress Neha Dhupia feels every role requires some glamour quotient.

Maria would've left me if I had smooching scenes: Arshad Warsi (Interview)

February 9, 2013 at 2:19 PM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Arshad Warsi believes he will never be comfortable doing bold scenes on the big screen but says he made an exception for the kissing scene with Vidya Balan in "Ishqiya" because he and wife Maria Goretti were confident about Vishal Bhardwaj.

Digvijay Singh demands action against Praveen Togadia for his hate speech

February 6, 2013 at 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 6 (ANI): Demanding swift and stringent action against Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) president Praveen Togadia over his hate speech against members of a particular community, Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Wednesday said no religious fundamentalists should be allowed to play with communal accord in the country.

Congress fooling people on food security: Mamata Banerjee

February 4, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Kolkata, Feb 4 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday alleged that the Congress-led central government was talking about the food security bill to hoodwink people before next year's general elections.

VHP protests against fashion show in Visakhapatnam, organisers cancel event

February 3, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Visakhapatnam, Feb. 3 (ANI): Massive protest from the workers of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday, forced the organisers of the fashion week here to cancel the event.

Following protests, police stop Fashion Week

February 3, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 3 (IANS) Following protests by women's and some right-wing groups, police in Visakhapatnam Sunday stopped the Kingfisher Fashion Week.

Heavy security for Pakistani women's cricket team

January 29, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 29 (IANS) Heavy security has been deployed at Barabati stadium in Cuttack after protests against holding World Cup matches with Pakistan's women's cricket team in the city.

Young politicians discuss gender violence

January 28, 2013 at 5:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Youth representatives of political parties and members of student unions, Monday discussed steps to be taken to stop violence against women, and came up with a host of suggestions, including police reforms.

Odisha city shutdown to protest Pakistan's matches

January 24, 2013 at 6:56 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 24 (IANS) Normal life was hit in Odisha's Cuttack as schools, colleges and shops were closed after a shutdown called by right-wing Bajrang Dal to oppose staging of a match of Pakistan's women cricket team in the city.

Bajrang Dal slams Pakistan's cricket matches in Cuttack

January 22, 2013 at 8:40 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 22 (IANS) The Bajrang Dal has called for a shutdown in Cuttack Thursday to protest the staging of World Cup matches of the Pakistan women's cricket team in the city.

BJP holds protests against Pakistan's matches in Odisha

January 21, 2013 at 2:50 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 21 (IANS) Activists of the opposition BJP and members of rightwing groups such as the Bajrang Dal Monday protested outside the office of the Odisha Cricket Association in Cuttack against the plan to host World Cup matches of the Pakistan women's team.

Now police complaint over Mamata cartoon

January 18, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Kolkata, Jan 18 (IANS) Months after a professor was arrested for circulating emails mocking Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, the party's student wing has filed a police complaint against a college student for a similar act.

Ravi Kishan set for breakout year in Bollywood

January 17, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) For Bhojpuri star and TV personality Ravi Kishan, this could be his breakout year in Bollywood. He has at least four big banner films lined up for 2013, where he will be cast along with some of the top Bollywood stars.

Kamal Sharma new Punjab BJP chief

January 15, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 15 (IANS) BJP leader Kamal Sharma was Tuesday elected as the president of the party's Punjab unit.

Vivek heads for Sabarimala pilgrimage

January 13, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) It's time for some religious activities for actor Vivek Oberoi who has taken a break from his shooting schedule for the Sabarimala pilgrimage in Kerala.

Break ties with Pakistan, says VHP

January 10, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) India should snap trade and diplomatic links with Pakistan following the killing and beheading of two Indian soldiers, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) said Thursday.

Make India liquor free, says VHP

December 31, 2012 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) India should be a made liquor free and moral education must be made compulsory in schools to end crimes against women, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) said Monday.

BJP's 'disciplined-party' plank goes for a six in southern foray (Karnataka Newsletter)

December 14, 2012 at 3:16 PM

Bangalore, Dec 14 (IANS) The BJP's grand plan of emerging as a strong force in southern India is getting stymied by unending troubles in its ruling unit in Karnataka which have sent the oft-flaunted "disciplined-party" plank for a six.

FDI: With help of BSP, UPA likely to win the battle of RS

December 7, 2012 at 10:49 AM

With the help of BSP, ruling UPA seems all set to win the battle of Rajya Sabha over FDI in today voting like Lok Sabha. The earlier announcement of BSP to support government in spite of protest against FDI has relieved UPA government, as it is likely to win the Rajya Sabha voting.

Blood donation camp organized

December 4, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Pitampura Medical Forum and Bharat Vikas Parishad, Panchdeep branch jointly organized blood donation and health check up camp at J-U and K U Block Pitampura. A large number of people attended the blood donation camp and benefited the free health check camp.

FDI debate: Confident Govt., says 'BJP motion won't be passed in Lok Sabha'

December 4, 2012 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): Reiterating that the UPA Government was confident of its numbers in the Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath on Tuesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) motion for debate on FDI in retail under rule 184 would not be passed.

BJP vows to expose Govt., alleges floor management in Parliament done by CBI

December 4, 2012 at 11:16 AM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): Asserting that the debate on FDI in retail will expose those who stand for selling of national interest, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday alleged that the floor management in Parliament is done by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and not by the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs.

'Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum' - brilliant narrative, shoddy execution (Telugu Movie Review)

December 1, 2012 at 6:59 PM

Film: Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum; Director: Krish; Cast: Rana Daggubati, Nayanthara, Murali Sharma, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Posani Krishna Murali, Brahmanadam and Milind Gunaji; Rating: ***

Court sentences 12 to rigorous imprisonment for role in Kandhamal riots

November 27, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Phulbani (Odisha), Nov.27 (ANI): A Fast Track court on Tuesday sentenced 12 people to six years rigorous imprisonment after they were convicted for being involved in the 2008 riots in Odisha's Kandhamal district.

Gogoi slams opposition for raking up illegal migrants' issue

November 24, 2012 at 10:37 PM

Guwahati, Nov 24 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Asom Gana Parishad and the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing them of raking up the illegal Bangladeshi migrants' issue for political advantage and of having pushed the problem under the carpet when the two parties were in power.

Tribals protest in Bhopal over MP Govt's insensitive policies

November 23, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Bhopal, Nov.23 (ANI): Hundreds of tribals and farmers hit the streets of Bhopal on Friday to protest against the insensitive policies of the Madhya Pradesh Government.

Ponty Chadha's last appointment with Bollywood

November 20, 2012 at 10:10 PM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) The death of liquor baron and film distributor Ponty Chadha is a major blow to Bollywood. Many movie producers and directors worked closely with Chadha in the past.

BJP to act against Yeddyurappa supporters

November 19, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Bangalore, Nov 19 (IANS) Infighting in the ruling BJP in Karnataka is likely to intensify as the party plans disciplinary action against legislators supporting former chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, who is quitting the BJP to launch his own party next month.

Odisha intensifies operation to nab top Maoist

November 16, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 16 (IANS) Odisha Police have intensified their operation to nab the state's most wanted Maoist Sabyasachi Panda, two days after gunning down five of his alleged supporters in Gajapati district, officials said Friday.

Cash reward for awareness against peeing in public

November 11, 2012 at 6:59 PM

Jaipur, Nov 11 (IANS) A civic body in Rajasthan has announced a Rs.500 reward for students who raise awareness against peeing in public by blowing whistles and beating drums when they see a person in the act.

Vivek finds Hrithik 'delightful' (Movie Snippets)

November 11, 2012 at 3:47 PM

Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Vivek Oberoi is on cloud nine after joining the sets of "Krrish 3" and says it's great to work with the very "delightful" Hrithik Roshan.

Akhara Parishad announces one lakh award for hurling shoe at Jethmalani

November 10, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Haridwar, Nov. 10 (ANI): The Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, which staged a protest here on Thursday against Ram Jethmalani over his controversial remarks on Hindu God Ram, announced that a person who hurls a shoe at the veteran lawyer would be given a cash reward of Rs one lakh.

It is completely wrong to relate India-Pak cricket series to 26/11 terror strike: Shinde {Update-Sh

November 8, 2012 at 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 8 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday said establishing a link between next month's cricket series between India and Pakistan and the terror strike by armed Pakistanis on November 26, 2008 was completely wrong and unacceptable.

Students protest bus fare hike in Kerala

November 7, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 7 (IANS) An hour after the Kerala government Wednesday decided to hike bus fares, angry students belonging to the Left parties and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) took to the streets here and went on a rampage.

Court orders status quo on temple abutting Charminar

November 5, 2012 at 10:55 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 5 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh High Court Monday ordered that status quo, as of Oct 30, be maintained at a temple abutting the historic Charminar monument here and directed that no construction activity be taken up touching the monument.

Old Hyderabad tense after communal clashes

October 30, 2012 at 2:44 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 30 (IANS) The old city of Hyderabad was tense Tuesday, a day after communal clashes over flags being burnt left 10 people injured.

Rajasthan's free medicine scheme saves 180 camels

October 26, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Jaipur, Oct 26 (IANS) Within three months of its launch, the innovative free-medicine scheme of the Rajasthan government meant for livestock has saved 180 camels owned by poor herdsmen in a single village.

Wavering BJP leadership breeds unhealthy precedents (Karnataka Newsletter)

October 26, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Bangalore, Oct 26 (IANS) The BJP is all set to go down in history as a party that reduced Karnataka from a launch pad to rule southern India into a platform to make a mockery of ideals, ideology and discipline, all because the leadership was incapable of decisive action.

Trouble defused at the Taj

October 26, 2012 at 5:58 PM

Agra, Oct 26 (IANS) The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and troopers guarding the Taj Mahal had been told not to bar people unless they were specific orders to do so, an official said Friday, defusing tensions that arose after women wearing Ram Navami stoles were stopped at the entrance of the monument.

Issue of women empowerment takes front seat in Himachal assembly polls

October 25, 2012 at 2:39 PM

Nurpur, Oct 25 (ANI): As the political parties geared up for the upcoming assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh, leaders have promised to work for the development and empowerment of the women folk in the rural areas.

Minissha Lamba not a risk taker

October 17, 2012 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Actress Minissha Lamba has been in the film industry for almost seven years but likes to play safe when it comes to choosing a script.

Life comes full circle for Minissha

October 16, 2012 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Actress Minissha Lamba, who is the brand ambassador of Japanese company Fujifilms, launched the latest XF1 camera range Tuesday here and said that she feels close to the brand for personal reason.

Jan Satyagraha - The journey (With 'New form of Zamindari emerging in India')

October 14, 2012 at 10:36 AM

*Ekta Parishad is a non-violent social movement founded by P.V. Rajagopal working on land and forest rights at a national level in India.

Corporates are the new zamindars of India: Land reforms activist

October 14, 2012 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) As India witnessed a "long march" by thousands of tribals, farmers and landless people for land reforms, P.V. Rajagopal, who led the movement, said a new form of zamindari is emerging in India with corporates acquiring huge chunks of land.

Films can be bridges, not mirrors: Vivek Oberoi

October 12, 2012 at 12:52 PM

New Dehli, Octo Oct 12 (IANS) Actor Vivek Oberoi, who was recently seen in Sanjay Khaduri's "Kismat Love Paisa Dilli" (KLPD), says that films can act as a medium to bring positivity in life.

Jairam Ramesh's temple-toilet remark draws protest

October 7, 2012 at 3:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Activists of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Bajrang Dal Sunday sat on an hour-long protest outside the house of union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh here, seeking an apology for his remark that the country needed more toilets than temples.

Is Vivek Bollywood's new age Gabbar Singh?

October 1, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Actor Vivek Oberoi, who plays a villain in "Krrish 3", says his character could be described as "Gabbar Singh of our times".

Sons are major abusers of elderly parents (Oct 1 International day of the Elderly)

September 30, 2012 at 3:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) A large percentage of India's elderly face abuse from their sons, rather than daughters-in-law, with financial dependence being one of the main reasons for neglect and abuse. While the government gives a paltry monthly pension of Rs.200 to those over 60 years in BPL families, social activists are fighting for raising this to Rs.2,000 a month for all the elderly, irrespective of economic background.

Vivek's 'musical touch' to "Kismet, Luv..."

September 28, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) The music of forthcoming "Kismet, Luv, Paisa, Dilli" is creating more buzz than the film itself and lead actor Vivek Oberoi has revealed how he worked together with composers Amjad and Nadeem on it.

ABVP against AMU branch anywhere

September 27, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Patna, Sep 27 (IANS) The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) said Thursday that it was against the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) opening a branch anywhere in the country.

Suspended judges get bail in cash-for-bail scam

September 25, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 25 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh high court Tuesday granted bail to suspended judges T. Pattibhirama Rao and K. Lakshminarasimha Rao as well as Karnataka legislator G. Somasekhara Reddy in the cash-for-bail bribery case involving former Karnataka minister G. Janardhana Reddy.

High voter turnout in Manipur Panchayat election

September 24, 2012 at 9:15 PM

Imphal, Sept 24 (ANI): The recently held Panchayat elections in Manipur saw heavy turnout of voters, who braved the heat to exercise their franchise in the four valley districts of the state.

Recounting shows BJP MP's election from Bellary valid

September 15, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Bellary (Karnataka), S Sep 15 (IANS) Election of Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Lok Sabha member J. Shanta from Bellary constituency in Karnataka was found valid Saturday, as recounting of votes polled in the April 2009 election revealed she had won by the same margin of 2,243 votes.

ABVP workers indulge in violence in DU campus after NSUI victory, police baton charge agitators

September 15, 2012 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Sept 15 (ANI): Workers of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Saturday created ruckus in the Delhi University campus, and alleged large scale cheating in counting of votes.

NSUI sweeps Delhi University elections

September 15, 2012 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The Congress-backed National Students Union of India (NSUI) Saturday won all four seats in the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU), officials said.

Polling ends in DU, JNU; results Saturday

September 14, 2012 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Polling for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) and Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) ended here Friday. The results will be declared Saturday.

JNU votes for 30 candidates

September 14, 2012 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Seeing a second election in the year, students in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) voted Friday for 30 candidates in the fray for the posts of president, vice-president, general secretary and joint secretary of the JNU students union.

DUSU polls end, results on Saturday

September 14, 2012 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The electoral fate of 38 candidates contesting the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections were sealed Friday as the polling ended peacefully. Results will be declared Saturday.