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Everything you need to know about Burj Hari Singh Wala: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

18 Ibero-American films to be screened in Shanghai

June 18, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Shanghai, June 18 (IANS/EFE) Ibero-American films will not compete in the Shanghai International Film Festival, or SIFF, but will be represented with 18 films in Spanish, Portuguese, Galician, Basque and Catalan, among the more than 300 selected for event.

Sequels likely to become fad in Tamil Cinema: Director Hari (Interview) (With Image)

June 16, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Chennai, June 16 (IANS) Awaiting the release of his highly anticipated sequel "Singam 2", Tamil director Hari Gopalakrishnan feels it's very likely that sequels may become popular provided filmmakers create opportunities to make them with conviction.

Hollywood villain dubs in own voice for 'Singam 2' (With Image)

June 15, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Chennai, June 15 (IANS) Hollywood actor Danny Sapani, who is playing the antagonist in upcoming Suriya-starrer Tamil action-drama "Singam 2", is dubbing in his voice for the movie, in London.

Blame men for menopause in women

June 14, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, June 14 (ANI): A study led by an Indian biologist has seemed to found out what causes menopause in women, and they have narrowed it down to men.

Dubai launches free zone for design, fashion

June 9, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Dubai, June 9 (IANS) In the latest move to diversify Dubai's economy, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has launched a new free zone, "Dubai Design District," to be dedicated to developing the Emirate's fashion, design and luxury sectors.

DU vice chancellor defends four-year undergraduate programme

June 8, 2013 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Slamming his detractors, Delhi University Vice Chancellor Dinesh Singh Saturday said the four-year undergraduate programme was not an eccentric brainwave of one man, and that the university brass was not a "bunch of doofuses" wrecking the system.

Hansika Motwani one-take artist (With Image)

June 6, 2013 at 7:45 PM

Chennai, June 6 (IANS) Rarely does southern actress Hansika Motwani need a second take to perform a scene, says director Hari Gopalakrishnan who included her in the forthcoming Tamil action-drama "Singam 2".

BJP sweeps Gujarat, Congress suffers in by-polls (Roundup)

June 5, 2013 at 10:17 PM

Gandhinagar/Kolkata/Patna, June 5 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was a major gainer in Wednesday's Lok Sabha by-poll vote count as it wrested two seats in Gujarat from the Congress, which drew a blank in two other states as well.

Ladakh comes to Kolkata in photographs

June 5, 2013 at 12:02 PM

Kolkata, June 5 (IANS) Ladakh's picturesque snowy mountains, topped with clear blue skies are now within the reach of Kolkata's photography enthusiasts.

Films are like magic tricks: Suriya

June 2, 2013 at 9:21 PM

Chennai, June 2 (IANS) Even though magic tricks are merely illusions, what differentiates one magic trick from the other is the way it's done. Likewise, films too are like magic tricks, and what differentiates a good film from a bad one is the way it's presented, says Tamil actor Suriya Sivakumar.

I'm ready for 'Singam 3': Suriya

June 2, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Chennai, June 2 (IANS) Suriya Sivakumar, who is currently gearing up for the release of upcoming Tamil action-drama "Singam 2", doesn't rule out donning khaki for the third instalment of the film.

Ready for any challenge in Chhattisgarh: Congress

May 29, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Maoists wiping out the top leadership of the Chhattisgarh Congress is a "setback" but the party is "ready to face any challenge" in the poll-bound state, Congress party leaders say.

Congress blames Chhattisgarh Maoist attack on security lapse

May 28, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi/Bhubaneshwar, May 28 (ANI): Congress Party on Tuesday cited lapse in security as the main cause for the audacious attack by the Maoists on its leaders in Chhattisgarh.

Fmr SP leader Shahid Siddique says Mulayam opportunistic

May 27, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Former Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Shahid Siddique on Monday said Mulayam Singh Yadav is an opportunistic person.

Edutainment for kids with donuts!

May 20, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) KidZania, which offers education with entertainment, has partnered with Mad Over Donuts to provide a donut-making experience for children to kindle their creative skills.

Friendship results in great work with Rahman: Bharatbala (With Image)

May 16, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Tamil director Bharatbala says that friendship is the pillar of the relationship he shares with Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman, with whom he has teamed up again in forthcoming Tamil romantic-drama "Mariyaan".

'Singam 2' teaser to be released Thursday (With Image)

May 16, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Chennai, May 16 (IANS) The teaser of Suriya-starrer Tamil action-drama "Singam 2" will hit the web Thursday evening.

World's oldest marathon man Fauja Singh can't imagine life without running shoes

May 10, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): 80s is an age when most pensioners are winding down their lives but following the loss of his wife and one of his sons, Fauja Singh began a new one as a marathon runner.

Nepal to blacklist foreigners working without permit

May 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Beijing, May 9 (Xinhua-ANI): Nepal's Department of Labor (DoL) is going to strictly regulate the non-diplomatic foreign workers working without employment permit in the country, according to a government official.

Post Sarabjit, Ajnala resident Piari fears for son she lost at Indo-Pak border in 1984

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Bhindi Chhana Village (Ajnala), May 6 (ANI): Panic has gripped the family of Rattan Singh and Piari in the wake of the murder of Sarabjit Singh, a resident of Bhikhiwind village in a Pakistan prison , since their son, Nanak Singh, is also a case of mistaken identity in Pakistan.

Protests in Ludhiana over Sajjan Kumar's acquttal in 1984 riots case

May 5, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Ludhiana, May 5 (ANI): Scores of protesters halted passenger trains in Ludhiana on Sunday to express their anger over a recent court order acquitting ruling Congress Party politician, Sajjan Kumar of rioting and murder charges during the 1984 anti-Sikh communal riots.

For Pakistan, Sarabjit was always Manjit

May 3, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Bhikhiwind (Punjab), May 3 (IANS) Sarabjit Singh in India, Manjit Singh in Pakistan. For the man, who was given a state funeral here Thursday after having been brutally attacked in a Lahore jail where he was on death row, it was really all about a name.

Amnesty International calls on Pakistan to protect Indian prisoners in country's jails

May 3, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Islamabad, May 3 (ANI): Rights group Amnesty International has called on Pakistani authorities to ensure the safety of Indian prisoners in the country's jails, following the death of Indian convict Sarabjit Singh in Lahore.

World's tallest observation decks revealed

May 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): When it comes to the highest observation decks in the world, Burj Khalifa does not occupy pole position.

Dubai's driverless metro impresses Japanese PM

May 3, 2013 at 1:24 AM

Dubai, May 3 (IANS/WAM) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited a control centre of the Dubai Metro to acquaint himself with the functioning of the Middle East's first driverless passenger metro.

India to give Rs.25 lakh for Sarabjit's family

May 2, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India Thursday announced Rs.25 lakh for Sarabjit Singh's family from the Prime Minister's Relief Fund.

'Arrangements' in place to bring Sarabjit's mortal remains back

May 2, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The government has made "arrangements" with Pakistan to bring back the body of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh who died in a Lahore hospital following a brutal assault in prison, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Thursday.

It's cold blooded murder: Sushma on Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 9:48 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) "It is a cold blooded murder," said BJP leader Sushma Swaraj Thursday following the death of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan.

Sarabjit should be declared a martyr: family

May 2, 2013 at 5:40 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Sarabjit Singh, the Indian death row prisoner who died in a Lahore hospital early Thursday, should be given the stature of a "shahid" or, martyr, his family has said.

Release Sarabjit or send him to third country for treatment

May 1, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Expressing concern over death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh's deteriorating condition, India has asked Pakistan to release him on "humanitarian and sympathetic grounds" or to send him to a third country for "proper treatment".

Sibal releases postage stamp on Hari Singh Nalwa

April 30, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Communications and Information Technology Minister Kapil Sibal on Tuesday released a commemorative postage stamp here Hari Singh Nalwa, a former commander of the Sikh Empire that was ruled by Ranjit Singh in the early part of the 19th century.

Sarabjit's family likely to return as his condition worsens

April 30, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Amritsar/Lahore, April 30 (IANS) The distraught family of Sarabjit Singh, the Indian prisoner on death row in Pakistan who was brutally assaulted last week, is likely to return home after doctors have reportedly indicated that he was "clinically dead".

Four family members of Sarabjit get visas for Pakistan

April 27, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Four family members of Sarabjit Singh were Saturday granted visas to travel to Pakistan to see the critically injured Indian death row convict who was brutally attacked in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail.

Manmohan Singh condemns 'brutal attack on Sarabjit' in Pakistan jail

April 27, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 27 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has condemned the brutal attack on Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner on death row in Pakistan which he said was ' a very sad incident'.

Sarabjit still critical, kin seek Pakistan visa

April 27, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Amritsar/Lahore, April 27 (IANS) The condition of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, admitted to a Lahore hospital after being brutally assaulted by fellow inmates, continued to be critical Saturday, even as his family demanded Pakistani visas to visit him.

Sarabjit Singh assaulted by prison inmates in Lahore

April 26, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Lahore, April 26 (IANS) Inmates attacked and seriously injured Sarabjit Singh, an Indian death row convict in a prison here Friday, officials said. He was rushed to a hospital.

Indian American's book on billionaire immigrants out

April 26, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New York, April 26 (IANS) A book titled 'How 12 Immigrants Made Billions: 12 Keys to Success' by Indian American author and entrepreneur Dr. Harsimran Singh detailing stories of immigrants to the US who became billionaires has hit the stands here.

10 Indian films to be screened at 14th Jeonju fest

April 25, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Chennai, April 25 (IANS) As many as 10 Indian films, including those in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Bengali, will be screened at the 14th Jeonju International Film Festival, starting in South Korea Thursday.

Legendary playback singer Shamshad Begum dies in Mumbai at 94

April 24, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (ANI): Veteran playback singer Shamshad Begum, one of the first in the Hindi film industry has died at her Mumbai residence. She was 94.

Tokyo Skytree Tower, a technological marvel

April 23, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Tokyo, April 23 (ANI): At 634 meters, the Tokyo Skytree is the tallest tower in the world next to Burj Khalifa in the UAE.

American Sikhs fear backlash following Boston bombings suspect's identification

April 20, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Following the revelation that the suspect of the Boston Marathon bombings is a Muslim, an extra layer of fear that rides along with the news of a possible terror attack has been created among the country's Sikh community that they will be blamed for the attacks.

Sports ministry assures unified front before IOC

April 17, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Sports Minister Jitendra Singh said the country will put up a unified front at the meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) May 7 in a bid to lift the suspension slapped on India.

Know about 'Singam 2' at click of mouse

April 17, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Chennai, April 17 (IANS) Now fans can know more about Suriya-starrer Tamil action-drama "Singam 2" at the click of a mouse as its makers are planning to launch an official website and hold contests to keep the fans engaged.

'Singam 2' an extension of its prequel (With Image)

April 15, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Chennai, April 15 (IANS) Director Hari Gopalakrishnan says his upcoming Tamil action-drama "Singam 2" will be an extension of "Singam", but not a sequel.

IOC invites sports ministry, IOA for talks

April 13, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has invited both Sports Minister Jitendra Singh and the suspended Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to discuss and agree on a roadmap that would lift the suspension on India.

Virbhadra's age makes him sharper (Himachal Pradesh Newsletter)

April 12, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Shimla, April 12 (IANS) Time cannot wither, nor can age affect his political acumen. This and much more became clear to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh's critics during the just-concluded budget session of the state assembly.

Pak petitioner moves court seeking to prove Bhagat Singh's innocence

April 10, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Lahore, Apr. 10 (ANI): A petition seeking to reopen the case of Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, who was hanged in 1930, has been filed in the Lahore High Court.

Won't topple but UPA may go anyway: Rajnath Singh

April 9, 2013 at 4:53 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The BJP was not in favour of toppling a stable (UPA) government but it could go due to its own internal contradictions, party president Rajnath Singh said Tuesday.

Drugs haul: Boxer Ram Singh arrested

April 3, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Chandigarh, April 3 (IANS) Punjab Police Wednesday arrested boxer Ram Singh in connection with the international multi-million dollar drugs haul case, an official said here.

Indian expatriates drive Dubai's realty sector growth

April 3, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Indian expatriates are among the top investors in Dubai's property market, which is expected to grow 10-12 percent this year, company officials and analysts say.

Prostate cancer metastasis switch identified

April 3, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Washington, April 3 (ANI): A University of Colorado Cancer Center study has described for the first time a switch that regulates the production of the protein E-Cadherin, the loss of which is a prerequisite for prostate cancer metastasis.

SRK, Pitbull showcase diverse culture at IPL opening ceremony

April 2, 2013 at 11:24 PM

Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) A dazzling and extravagant ceremony combining Bollywood's glamour quotient and a medley of diverse cultures showcased by American rapper Pitbull and Tagore's compositions heralded the start of the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Tuesday.

Can Hari save Karthi's dwindling career?

April 2, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Chennai, April 2 (IANS) With two back-to-back flops "Saguni" and "Alex Pandian", Tamil actor Karthi Sivakumar has joined hands with director Hari Gopalakrishnan in an effort to revive his sagging career.

Sports Ministry asks NADA to test Vijender

April 1, 2013 at 6:26 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Monday asked the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) to carry out a test on Beijing Olympics bronze medallist boxer Vijender Singh for the reported use of the recreational drug heroin.

Ajay, Sonakshi win Golden Kela Awards

March 30, 2013 at 6:50 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha were named the worst actor and actress at the fifth edition of Golden Kela Awards here Saturday, while Shirish Kunder's "Joker" was adjudged the worst film of the year.

Akshay opens cancer shelter for policemen

March 14, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Actor Akshay Kumar has inaugurated a cancer shelter for policemen and named it after his late father Hari Om Bhatia.

Terrorists who attacked CRPF 'probably from Pakistan'

March 13, 2013 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The two terrorists who Wednesday attacked a CRPF camp in Srinagar killing five CRPF troopers were "probably from Pakistan", Home Secretary R.K. Singh said.

Boxer Ram Singh admits Vijender and I took drugs for adventure

March 11, 2013 at 1:09 PM

Boxer Ram Singh, who has confessed before the Punjab Police about taking drugs and is a present under detention in the multi-million dollar drug racket has said that he and Olympics bronze medallist boxer Vijender Singh had tried drugs, but just for the sake of adventure.

Phone tapping rings alarm bells for Dhumal (Himachal Newsletter)

March 9, 2013 at 12:27 PM

Shimla, March 9 (IANS) After an audio cassette was recovered that projected Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh in bad light, the mass phone tapping in Himachal Pradesh has sent alarm bells ringing for his predecessor, Prem Kumar Dhumal.

World's 10 highest hotels revealed

March 6, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Hamburg, Mar.6 (ANI): The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, which opened this week, may hold the new record for the world's tallest hotel building, but there are several other hotels that have breached the 400 metre mark.

Hari Roberts appointed aerodynamics chief at Caterham

March 4, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Leafield (England), March 4 (IANS) Caterham has announced that Hari Roberts has joined the Formula 1 team as head of aerodynamics.

Rajendra Prasad's 'Thondi' to be completed in one schedule

March 3, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Chennai, March 3 (IANS) Shooting for Telugu romantic-comedy "Thondi" featuring Rajendra Prasad will start from March 8 and its maker plans to complete it in a single schedule.

Rajnath Singh says BJP has Advani to guide it

March 2, 2013 at 1:15 PM

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) BJP president Rajnath Singh Saturday said the party was looking up to L.K. Advani to guide it through the challenges being faced by the country.

World's 10 highest hotels revealed

March 1, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Hamburg, Mar.1 (ANI): The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, which opened this week, may hold the new record for the world's tallest hotel building, but there are several other hotels that have breached the 400 metre mark.

World No 1 Djokovic lends hand at Dubai turtle rehab centre

February 25, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Manama, Feb 25 (ANI): Tennis' current World Number One Novak Djokovic had been seen relaxing with sea turtles at a seven-star hotel in Dubai, ahead of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

Light combat chopper shows prowess in IAF exercise

February 23, 2013 at 12:18 PM

Bangalore, Feb 23 (IANS) Indigenously built Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) has demonstrated its prowess in the 'Iron Fist' exercise of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Pokhran in Rajasthan.

Deal signed to built world's tallest building in Karachi

February 16, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Islamabad, Feb 16 (ANI): Pakistan's property tycoon and founder of Bahria Town, Malik Riaz, has signed a deal to construct the world's tallest building in Karachi.

'Jabardasth' cleared with U/A certificate

February 15, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) Actor Siddharth-starrer Telugu romantic-comedy "Jabardasth" has been passed with a U/A certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

Dubai set to build world's biggest Ferris wheel

February 14, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Wellington, Feb 14 (ANI): A 210 metre Ferris wheel is set to become the world's biggest Ferris wheel after its addition on the top of the Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai, according to the country's ruler Sheik Mohammed bin Rashin Al Maktoum.

Unni-Lal team up for 'Kaattum Mazhayum' (Malayalam Movie Snippets)

February 13, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 13 (IANS) Malayalam actors Unni Mukundan and Lal have been roped in to star in new film "Kaattum Mazhayum", about organ donation, to be directed by Hari Kumar.

Director Hari to shoot first time abroad

February 12, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Chennai, Feb 12 (IANS) Known for shooting most of his films within Tamil Nadu, director Hari Gopalakrishnan has decided to travel abroad for the first time to shoot "Singam 2".

I'd love to play a villain: Akshay Kumar

February 12, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) He has done action, comedy and thriller and now actor-producer Akshay Kumar is interested in exploring roles with shades of grey, something that he has done in the past.

'Charminar' - fresh narration, natural portrayal (Kannada Movie Review)

February 9, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Film: "Charminar"; Producer-Writer-Director: R.Chandru; Cast: Nenapirali Prem, Meghana Gaonkar, Rangayana Raghu, Raju Thalikote, Mrudula, Vidya Murthy; Music: Hari; Background Music: Guru Kiran; Camera: K.S.Chandrashekhar; Rating: ***1/2

Bhupinder and Mitali Singh pay tribute to late singer Jagjit Singh

February 9, 2013 at 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (ANI): Ghazal singer duo Bhupinder and Mitali Singh performed at a tribute concert in the memory of late maestro Jagjit Singh on his 72nd birth anniversary in Mumbai on Friday night.

People proposing me for PM not my well-wishers, says Nitish

February 8, 2013 at 10:51 PM

Patna, Feb 8 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Friday said he was "pained" by leaders of his Janata Dal-United (JD-U) putting his name as a prime ministerial candidate, and termed such people "not my well-wishers".

French 'Spiderman' climbs 27-storeied 'dilapidated' hotel without rope in Cuba

February 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

London, Feb. 6 (ANI): A French daredevil has scaled Cuba's famous 27-stoeried Habana Libre hotel on Monday without ropes or a safety net.

Pak govt. finally admits Hindu families' migration to India

February 4, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Lahore, Feb. 4 (ANI): The Pakistan government has finally acknowledged reports that dozens of Hindu families have migrated to India, saying that members of the minority community left Pakistan for a better future.

Tattoos may increase risk of skin cancer: Doctors

February 4, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Tattooing, so popular among the young, can increase the risk of skin cancer, say doctors.

Chidambaram reiterates govt's commitment to take economy back on high growth path

February 1, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (ANI): Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has reiterated the commitment of the government for observing the path of fiscal consolidation and imposition of fiscal targets and policies that will make necessary fiscal correction needed for the economy and take the economy back to the path of higher growth.

Nitish best man for PM post, says JD-U leader

January 30, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Patna, Jan 30 (IANS) As speculation mounts over BJP's Narendra Modi being the NDA's prime ministerial candidate in the next general election, a senior Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader has said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is the best man for the job.

Nitish Kumar best prime ministerial candidate: JD-U leader

January 30, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Patna, Jan 30 (IANS) Following some senior BJP leaders backing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the prime ministerial candidate, a senior Janata Dal-United leader Wednesday made a strong pitch for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for the post.

Pakistan's Sikh community growing insecure following kidnapping incidents

January 28, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Peshawar, Jan. 28 (ANI): There is a growing feeling of insecurity amongst the Sikh community in Pakistan following the kidnapping of two Sikhs from Peshawar and Khyber Agency during the last several weeks.

Quiet Sunday at day four of Jaipur Lit Fest (Roundup)

January 27, 2013 at 9:36 PM

Jaipur, Jan 27 (IANS) After days of controversy, it was a lazy Sunday mood on the fourth day of the Jaipur Literature Festival, with visitors flowing in at frequent intervals for a few well-publicised discourses like Michael Sandel's "The Public Philosopher" and "Re-imagining the Kamasutra" and panels on Indian cinema.

'Varadanayaka' - must-watch revenge drama (Kannada Movie Review)

January 26, 2013 at 4:32 PM

Film: "Varadanayaka"; Actors: Kiccha Sudeep, Chiranjeevi Sarja, Sameera Reddy, Nikisha Patel, Ravishankar, Shobharaj. Jai Jagadish, Sharath Lohithashwa and others; Screenplay-Dialogues-Direction: Aiyappa Sharma; Producer: Shankar; Music: Arjun Janya; Camera: Rahesh Katta; Rating: ***1/2

First look of 'Singam 2' on Republic Day?

January 24, 2013 at 11:20 AM

Chennai, Jan 24 (IANS) The first look of Tamil actor Suriya's cop-thriller "Singam 2" is likely to revealed on the occasion of Republic Day, Jan 26.

Assuming charge as BJP president is a responsibility, not just a take over: Rajnath Singh

January 23, 2013 at 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 23 (ANI): Describing the circumstances existing within the BJP as not good, its new president Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said, that he has accepted the post as a responsibility, and was not just looking at it as a takeover.

Rajnath Singh defends Gadkari

January 23, 2013 at 1:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Newly-elected Bharatiya Janata Party chief Rajnath Singh Wednesday defended his predecessor Nitin Gadkari, saying the "baseless allegations" against him made him decide against opting for a second term.

Rajnath Singh elected unopposed as new BJP President

January 23, 2013 at 12:18 PM

In a latest development happening inside the BJP, former Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh has been re-elected party president unopposed............

Rajnath Singh is new BJP President

January 23, 2013 at 12:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Rajnath Singh was Wednesday unanimously elected the new president of Bharatiya Janata Party, succeeding Nitin Gadkari who decided against a second term till he was cleared of alleged corruption charges.

Rajnath Singh elected BJP president

January 23, 2013 at 12:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Rajnath Singh was Wednesday elected the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president. He succeeds Nitin Gadkari, who decided against contesting for a second term following charges of alleged corruption.

Rajnath Singh elected unopposed as new BJP President - Breaking News

January 23, 2013 at 12:08 PM

Rajnath Singh elected unopposed as new BJP President - Breaking News

Rajnath Singh all set for another term as BJP chief

January 23, 2013 at 11:44 AM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Former Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh is all set for another stint in office after he filed his nomination here Wednesday morning.

Government hospital medicine supply racket busted

January 17, 2013 at 6:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Five people, including a government hospital employee, were arrested for illegally supplying government hospital medicines here, police said Thursday.

Akshay: Service tax has forced independent producers to lock doors

January 16, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) The government's decision to levy 12.36 percent service tax on film and television actors is taking a toll on the industry, says Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, adding it has forced independent producers to stop making movies.

Why Delhi's good Samaritans are wary of stepping forward

January 5, 2013 at 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) There's no dearth of good Samaritans in the city, but those who wish to do good often weigh the possibility of police harassment or the chance that by aiding a stranger, one might be helping a criminal.

Telugu film 'Bakara' all about common man's problems

January 4, 2013 at 2:23 PM

Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Telugu director C.S.R. Krishnan says that his forthcoming Telugu action-drama "Bakara" shows how a common man is being tricked and fooled everyday.

Jewel up the dull winter mood - here's how

January 4, 2013 at 11:27 AM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Does the winter season end up making you feel dull? Pep up your mood by dressing in bright colours and glam up the look with statement jewellery pieces - a wrist cuff, a pair of striking earrings or studs. Opting for fusion isn't a bad idea either, designers suggest.

An actor should be open to different roles: Telugu producer

December 27, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Chennai, Dec 27 (IANS) To be a successful actor, one should be open to a variety of roles, suggests Telugu producer R.V. Subramanyam.

'Give harshest punishment if my son is guilty of gang-rape'

December 18, 2012 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The father of one of the accused arrested in the Delhi gang-rape case Tuesday said if his juvenile son was guilty he should be given "the harshest of punishment".