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

India off to rollicking start in ICC Champions Trophy encounter with South Africa

June 6, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Cardiff (Wales), June 6 (ANI): India got off to a rollicking start in the inaugural match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 against South Africa here on Thursday, scoring 178 for one of 30 overs, after South Africa asked India to bat first in overcast conditions.

Militancy in northeast on the decline

May 10, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Imphal, May 10 (ANI): Militancy is declining in the northeast due to consistent efforts made by the Central and State Governments.

Two arrested for forgery, cheating

May 8, 2013 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Two men were arrested here for allegedly submitting fake bank guarantees and audit reports to get a government contract from Assam Rifles, police said Tuesday.

Militancy in northeast is declining, claims Home Ministry

May 7, 2013 at 9:28 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday said that militancy in the northeastern region is losing its grip and influence among the people due to consistent efforts made by the Centre and state governments to counter and eliminate various ultra outfits.

Six-year-old raped by rickshaw-puller in Delhi

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) A six-year-old girl was raped by a 35-year-old rickshaw-puller here, police said Monday. The attacker has been arrested.

'Father of Contemporary Indian Cinema' title for late Yash Chopra

April 20, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) As part of a special tribute, late filmmaker Yash Chopra will be conferred the title of "Father of Contemporary Indian Cinema" at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).

Vidya Malvade felt like dancing in bridal outfit

March 25, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Bollywood actress Vidya Malvade, who walked the ramp for designers Farah and Firdos Monday at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013, says the bridal outfit was so light that she could have danced in it.

Box office set to thrill, tickle funny bone Friday (IANS preview)

March 12, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Cinegoers can this Friday take a pick from three movies -- horror-thriller "3G" or comedies "Jolly LLB" and "Mere Dad Ki Maruti". All three reportedly have high dose of thrill and entertainment.

Small screen's 'Gangubai' loves shooting

February 4, 2013 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Child actress Saloni Daini, who became a popular face after winning comedy reality show "Chhote Miyan", says shooting doesn't tire her out, and that she knows how to handle a situation if anything goes wrong.

Nepal's jails in shambles

November 17, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Kathmandu, Nov 17 (IANS) Inadequate government support and improper management over the years have left most of the jails in Nepal in shambles. Such is the condition of these prisons that some of them are housing inmates six times more than their capacity.

Mamata worships Goddess Kali, distributes 'prasad'

November 14, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee distributed Kali Puja 'prasad' and greeted guests from various parts of the state and abroad as long queues of people were seen at her residence here Wednesday.

India, Bangladesh to sign extradition treaty soon: Officials

October 15, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Agartala, Oct 15 (IANS) India and Bangladesh will soon sign an extradition treaty after completing the required formalities, the home secretaries of the two countries said here Monday.

Indian initiative to light up Pakistani villages

October 7, 2012 at 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) An Indian initiative is lighting up Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's birthplace in Pakistan as part of a little publicised project aimed at energy cooperation, including tapping alterative sources of energy, in the subcontinent.

Mamata pullout gets brickbats, bouquets

September 19, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's decision to withdraw support to the UPA government has earned her laurels and flak among the netizens in West Bengal.

Central team visits riot-hit Assam areas, reviews security

August 21, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Guwahati, Aug 21 (IANS) A central team Tuesday visited the violence affected Dhubri district of Assam to take stock of the security and relief and rehabilitation measures taken up by the district administration for the people living in relief camps.

Central team to visit violence-hit Assam today

August 21, 2012 at 11:20 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (ANI): A team of seven senior Central officials will visit ethnic- violence-hit Assam today to assess relief and rehabilitation requirements of violence-affected people.

Northeast leaders, lawmakers to appeal to PM, Sonia to end violence-linked panic

August 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), Aug.16 (ANI): Leaders and lawmakers of India's northeastern states are planning to call on UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and appeal to both to take steps to end the feeling of panic among people from the region in the wake of rumoured threats that they could be attacked follwoing the Bodo-Muslim clashes in Assam.

Seven Maoists get political prisoner status

August 8, 2012 at 9:13 PM

Kolkata, Aug 8 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court Wednesday granted status of political prisoners to seven Maoist leaders and sympathizers in West Bengal jails, the rebels' counsel said.

4,000 troopers rushed to violence-hit Assam, PM speaks to Gogoi

July 24, 2012 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The central government Tuesday said nearly 4,000 paramilitary troopers have been rushed to two violence-hit Assam districts where communal clashes have left 25 people dead.

Bodo National Conference wants peace process with NDFB to be expedited

June 18, 2012 at 4:15 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (ANI): Members of the Bodo National Conference met the representatives of the Centre recently to urge them to hasten the peace process with the anti-talk National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB).

PM, Sonia Gandhi pays floral tribute to Tagore in Delhi

May 8, 2012 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi/Kolkata, May 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi paid floral tribute to Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore as part of celebrations to mark his 150th birth anniversary in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Another Naga outfit signs ceasefire pact, but won't surrender its arms

April 30, 2012 at 3:14 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): The Kitovi-Khole faction of the Naga Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) has signed the ceasefire agreement with the Central Government, but refused give up its arms before a final solution to the decades old Indo-Naga issue is reached.

Punjab to link all cities with highways

April 23, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Chandigarh, April 23 (IANS) All major cities in Punjab will be linked with four and six-laned highways at a cost of Rs.8,528 crore, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal said here Monday.

Dalit women of Jharkhand being forced into false marriages

March 4, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Dumka (Jharkhand) Mar 4 (ANI): Sunita Kumari, a twelve year old Dalit girl from Balthar Mod, Jharkhand, a student of class seven, was forced into marriage not once but twice. Her first tie-up was at the age of seven with a mentally challenged person residing in the nearby Siktia village.

Dalit women of Jharkhand being forced into false marriages

March 4, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Dumka (Jharkhand) Mar 4 (ANI): Sunita Kumari, a twelve year old Dalit girl from Balthar Mod, Jharkhand, a student of class seven, was forced into marriage not once but twice. Her first tie-up was at the age of seven with a mentally challenged person residing in the nearby Siktia village.

Pak mourns death of its world's youngest IT child prodigy

January 15, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Lahore, Jan 15(ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, Pakistan Muslim League-N President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif have offered condolences on the death of the world's youngest Information Technology icon Arfa Karim Randhawa, who passed away at the Combined Military Hospital in Lahore on January 14.

Pak mourns death of its world's youngest IT child prodigy

January 15, 2012 at 11:16 AM

Lahore, Jan 15(ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, Pakistan Muslim League-N President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif have offered condolences on the death of the world's youngest Information Technology icon Arfa Karim Randhawa, who passed away at the Combined Military Hospital in Lahore on January 14.

Migratory birds throng Ganges River in Varanasi

December 14, 2011 at 6:09 PM

Varanasi, Dec 14 (ANI): Migratory birds from parts of Europe and Central Asia annually arrive at the banks of Ganges River in Varanasi attracting the attention of residents and tourists alike.

MiG aircraft crashes in Punjab, pilot escapes unhurt

September 6, 2011 at 6:26 PM

Rajpura (Punjab), Sep.6 (ANI): A MIG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed here on Tuesday, but the pilot managed to eject himself safely without any injuries.

ULFA signs agreement, but will not surrender weapons just yet

September 3, 2011 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (ANI): The central committee of outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom and officials of the Union Home Ministry inked a Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement on Saturday, but the former was emphatic and strindent in saying that no weapons would be surrendered just yet.

Bangladesh parliamentary team ends India visit

August 10, 2011 at 7:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug.10 (ANI): A high level 15-member delegation of Bangladesh Parliament led by Dr. Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir, MP, Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) visited the Lok Sabha from August 8 to 10.

'West Bengal tea garden owners losing 20 crore rupees a day due to workers' strike'

July 31, 2011 at 8:16 PM

Siliguri (West Bengal), July 31(ANI): Tea garden owners and exporters in West Bengal on Sunday said that the industry incurs losses worth 20 crore rupees every day due to halt in the dispatch of tea by tea workers union who have been demanding an increase in wages.

Maoists shutdown hits normal life in Jharkhand

May 21, 2011 at 4:45 PM

Ranchi, May 21 (ANI): Most part of Jharkhand were at a standstill on Saturday due to a 48-hour nationwide shutdown call given by the Maoists.

Govt. to set up joint control rooms in violence-hit northeastern states

January 11, 2011 at 9:20 PM

Goalpara (Assam), Jan 11 (ANI): In a desperate move to curb incidents of violence, the government has decided to set up joint control rooms in Assam and Meghalaya, which have witnessed major ethnic clashes in the past few days.

Motorbike rally for AIDS awareness in Tamil Nadu

August 8, 2010 at 9:44 PM

Chennai, Aug. 8 (ANI): Over 25 enthusiasts from different walks of life are participating in a motorbike rally to public awareness about AIDS among college students of Tamil Nadu.

Ragging in Jharkhand engineering college

February 19, 2010 at 12:08 PM

Ranchi, Feb 19 (ANI): Jharkhand Police has registered a case against certain students for ragging the juniors at an engineering college here on Thursday.

SRK 'honored' in Hollywood

January 29, 2010 at 1:36 PM

Nevada (US), Jan 29 (ANI): Bollywood's megastar Shahrukh Khan's lifelike wax figure was reportedly unveiled at renowned Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Hollywood (USA) today.

Climate change sees fewer birds migrating to wetlands of Sangam

December 22, 2009 at 8:54 PM

Allahabad, Dec 22 (ANI): Rise in temperature coupled with pollution has led to a sharp decrease in the number of migratory birds visiting the wetlands of Sangam, Uttar Pradesh's Allahabad city.

Goa considering banning Sanatana Sanstha, says CM Kamath

October 19, 2009 at 6:56 PM

Panjim / Mumbai, Oct 19 (ANI): Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamath hinted here on Monday that his government is considering banning the Sanatana Sanstha, a right wing organization which suspected of having a hand in an explosion in South Goa on Friday night.

55th National Awards announced: Gandhi, My Father wins two

September 7, 2009 at 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep.7 (ANI): The Anil Kapoor produced film 'Gandhi, My Father' has won two National Awards while the Shahrukh-starrer 'Om Shanti Om' has won in the Best Art Direction category, and Shahid Kapur-starrer 'Jab We Met' won the award in Best Choreography category in the 55th National Awards that were announced on Monday.

Forest department nabs four men for tiger poaching in Goa

May 25, 2009 at 5:23 PM

Panaji, May 25 (IANS) The forest department Monday admitted that a tiger was poached in the Mhadei wildlife sanctuary in north Goa last month and said that four people have been arrested for killing the animal.

Rajasthan BJP, Congress hit by rebels, independents

May 4, 2009 at 1:19 PM

Jaipur, May 4 (IANS) Rebels and independents are making life difficult for both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Congress in the do-or-die Lok Sabha battle in India's largest state, Rajasthan.

Polls around, but no 'muri-gur' treat for Purulia tribals

April 29, 2009 at 4:22 PM

Purulia (West Bengal), April 29 (IANS) Panmoni Mandi, Satimani Murmu and Shambhu Hansda are among the 4,000-odd voters in the 76 villages and hamlets of Ayodhya Hills who will be missing out on a feast of 'muri' and 'gur' this time.

Polls around, but no 'muri-gur' treat for Purulia tribals

April 29, 2009 at 4:22 PM

Purulia (West Bengal), April 29 (IANS) Panmoni Mandi, Satimani Murmu and Shambhu Hansda are among the 4,000-odd voters in the 76 villages and hamlets of Ayodhya Hills who will be missing out on a feast of 'muri' and 'gur' this time.

Nepal President intensifies consultations on issuing ordinances

February 3, 2009 at 10:05 PM

Kathmandu, Feb 3 (ANI) Nepal President Dr Ram Baran Yadav today met several experts on promulgation of ordinances.

Dehradun musician plays musical instrument for 60 hours, as a tribute to Mumbai victims

January 24, 2009 at 2:02 PM

Dehradun, Jan 24 (ANI): A musician from Dehradun begins playing classical musical instrument 'Sitar' for 60 hours, as a tribute to the Mumbai attack victims.

The cricket fraternity backed my film 'Victory', says director

December 30, 2008 at 8:25 AM

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) It's not every day that Indian and international cricket stars come together to act in a Bollywood movie and what is even more rare is that they slash their fees, some taking not even a penny, as happened with 'Victory'.

Forest officer injured in jumbo attack in West Bengal

November 24, 2008 at 8:17 PM

Kolkata, Nov 24 (IANS) A forest officer was critically injured Monday after a wild elephant attacked him in Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, officials said. Three men have died and one injured in jumbo attacks in the region during the past week.

Ad filmmakers bring fresh ideas to Bollywood

November 2, 2008 at 8:52 AM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Bollywood is bristling with fresh themes these days, thanks to a new breed of directors who are bringing with them innovative ideas from the ad world.

I won't play a mother again: Vidya Malvade

October 13, 2008 at 8:33 AM

Mumbai, Oct 13 (IANS) 'Chak De!' girl Vidya Malvade, who to everyone's surprise played Minissha Lamba's mother in 'Kidnap', says she won't play a mom again.

Nepal President consults lawyers

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kathmandu, July 25 (ANI): Nepal President Dr Ram Baran Yadav has begun consultations with legal experts in a move to call on political parties to form a new Government in Nepal.

Aditya back in direction with Rab ne Bana di Jodi

February 2, 2008 at 12:00 AM

The director of "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" Aditya Chopra back again to his profession eight years after his last directorial venture with "Mohabbatein".

Bollywoodâ??s biggest hits in 2007

December 25, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Though the year 2006 was the year of biggies in Bollywood who brought some excellent films, the year 2007 also stands no behind as the industry offers some outstanding movies with a mix of multi-starrer, comedy, art, low budget entertainer and

Fans eagerly waiting for SRKâ??s Chak De! India and Om Shanti Om

June 19, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Bollywood Badshah Shahrukh Khan with his last release in August 2006, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, really doesnâ??t bid goodbye. Shahrukh is back in news and this time for the buzz of his forthcoming films. Two of his most