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

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

SC warns against lapses in filling primary teaching jobs

May 22, 2013 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday said it was concerned with the quality of the primary teacher and warned against a populist approach on appointments that could endanger India's future.

Amity physiotherapy OPD to provide free services to all strata of society

May 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Noida, May 22 (ANI): Amity University added yet another feather to its cap by launching free "Physiotherapy OPD" at the Amity campus in Noida on Wednesday.

'Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya' album simple, entertaining (Music Review)

May 22, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Film: "Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya; Music Director: Sachin-Jigar; Singers: Atif Aslam, Shreya Ghoshal, Mika Singh, Monali Thakur, Mohit Chauhan, Neha Kakkar; Rating **1/2

IPL scam reaches Bollywood, cricketers' questioning on (Roundup)

May 21, 2013 at 10:06 PM

Mumbai/New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday refused to ban remaining IPL matches while Bollywood actor Vindu Dara Singh Randhawa, a bookie and a hawala operator were arrested by Mumbai police in the spot fixing scam and investigators in Delhi got five more days to question cricketer S. Sreesanth.

Delhi HC judge releases Hindi version of book on "Legal Language, Legal Vocabulary and Legal Writi

May 21, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), May 21 (ANI): Delhi High Court judge Mr. Justice Sudershan Kumar Misra on Tuesday released the Hindi version of a book titled "Legal Language, Legal Vocabulary and Legal Writing" authored by Amity Law School Professor Dr. Kavita Surbhi at the Amity Campus here.

Escape fest - where music meets fashion

May 21, 2013 at 6:54 PM

New Dehi, May 21 (IANS) Designer Bal Chauhan will bring in style statement at the 'Escape' music festival by showcasing some of his creative designs under his label Bhootsavar.

SC refuses to ban IPL, slams cricket board on spot-fixing

May 21, 2013 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Refusing to ban the remaining IPL matches, the Supreme Court Tuesday slammed the Indian cricket control board saying that spot-fixing incidents had taken place due to its lackadaisical approach to reining in erring players.

Spot fixing: Supreme Court refuses to ban IPL matches

May 21, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a PIL seeking a stay on all remaining matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in view of the spot-fixing scandal.

SC slams BCCI on spot fixing; no ban on IPL

May 21, 2013 at 2:54 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) While refusing to ban the remaining IPL matches, the Supreme Court Tuesday slammed the BCCI, saying spot fixing incidents had taken place due to its lackadaisical approach in reining in the erring players.

Vinod Rai made audit office a potent people's watchdog

May 21, 2013 at 11:50 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai, who demits office Wednesday, will be remembered for turning the statutory body into a pugnacious watchdog of good governance and administrative integrity at a time when India is experiencing the need for greater transparency and a rebalancing of power that has tilted over the years towards the executive.

SC slams lapses in posting primary education workers

May 20, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday gave vent to its ire over state governments flouting guidelines for the appointment of 'Shiksha Sahayaks' for promoting primary education saying it amounted to "spoiling the future of the future generations".

Saradha boss, aide to face police questions in fresh case

May 19, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) Sudipta Sen, Saradha Group chief and alleged mastermind of the chit fund scam, and one of his close aides were Sunday sent to 10 days' police custody by a West Bengal court in a fresh case.

Saradha boss, aide sent to police custody in fresh case

May 19, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) Saradha Group promoter Sudipta Sen and his close aide were sent to 10 days' police custody by a West Bengal court Sunday in a cheating case filed by an agent of his chit fund company.

Supreme Court says will not interfere in functioning of GoM on CBI autonomy

May 18, 2013 at 11:42 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): The Supreme Court has refused to interfere in the functioning of the Group of Ministers (GoM) examining the issue of CBI's autonomy.

First Chappell, now Sreesanth; feel bad for Dravid: Sourav

May 17, 2013 at 10:54 PM

Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly Friday said he felt bad for Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid who had to "contend with people like Greg Chappell and S. Sreesanth" during his captaincy stints for the country and the IPL franchisee respectively.

Prior approval must to arrest under Section 66A: SC

May 16, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday said no person would be arrested under Section 66A of the IT Act for posting objectionable comments on social networking websites without prior approval from an officer not below the rank of inspector general of police.

Prior approval must to arrest under Section 66A: SC

May 16, 2013 at 12:22 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday said no person would be arrested under Section 66A of the IT Act for posting objectionable comments on social networking websites without prior approval from an officer of the Inspector General of Police-rank.

Efforts on to silence Saradha boss: Left Front

May 15, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) Expressing doubts about the West Bengal government's investigation of the Saradha Group chit fund scam, the Left Front Wednesday claimed there might be efforts to "silence" arrested scam kingpin Sudipta Sen.

Setback for Talwars, SC declines plea on witnesses

May 13, 2013 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday declined to entertain a plea by Rajesh and Nupur Talwar seeking to summon 14 witnesses, including former CBI official Arun Kumar, in the trial for murders of their daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj.

SC dismisses Sanjay Dutt's plea for review of conviction

May 10, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday rejected the review petition by Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt whose conviction under the Arms Act in 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blast case was upheld by the apex court.

Five die after drinking hooch in Amethi

May 8, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) Five people died in Amethi after consuming illicit liquor, police said Wednesday. Three people, including the liquor supplier, were arrested.

Delhi Lokayukta slams Sheila Dikshit

May 6, 2013 at 9:28 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Delhi Lokayukta Justice Manmohan Sarin Monday criticised Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for her and other cabinet minister's photographs being printed on Delhi government's loan application form.

Photo i-cards for Himachal's over 46 lakh voters

May 6, 2013 at 8:40 PM

Shimla, May 6 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh, with a population of 6,856,509, has over 46 lakh voters and photo identity cards have been prepared for all of them, state's Chief Electoral Officer Narinder Chauhan said here Monday.

Youth arrested for murder in Gurgaon

May 6, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Gurgaon, May 6 (IANS) A 19-year-old youth, who allegedly murdered a vendor April 30 following a dispute over a bottle of water, was arrested here, police said Monday.

BSE to offer courses in UAE to help boost financial market

May 6, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Abu Dhabi/Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) BSE Institute, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Monday signed a memorandum of understanding with IBMC Financial Professionals Group of the United Arab Emirates to offer knowledge and skills to professionals and investors, and support the growth of financial markets in that region.

'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' music excellent, youthful, catchy (Music Review)

May 6, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Film: "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani"; Music Director: Pritam; Singers: Benny Dayal, Shefali Alvares, Vishal Dadlani, Shalmali Kholgade, Arijit Singh, Tochi Raina, Rekha Bhardwaj, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sreeram; Rating: ****

Now a Shariah Index for financial inclusion of Indian Muslims (Comment)

May 5, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Followers of Islam, the second largest faith in the world with an estimated 1.7 billion believers, can now be surer when an Indian firm stands the pre-requisites for observant Muslims. The Shariah index launched by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is a new measure in town, assuring compliance with the Islamic canonical law.

'Bombay Talkies' album high on emotions, celebrations (IANS Music Review)

April 26, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Film: Bombay Talkies; Music Composer: Amit Trivedi; Singers: Kailash Kher, Amit Trivedi, Mohit Chauhan, Kavita Seth, Richa Sharma, Javed Bashir, Sukhwinder Singh; Rating ***

Six cases filed against Saradha boss, gets 14 days's police remand

April 25, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) Six cases - four for non payment of salaries to employees and two others for duping depositors - have been filed against arrested Saradha Group promoter Sudipta Sen, who was remanded to 14 days' police custody by a court Thursday.

Amity Varsity confers honorary degrees on legal luminaries

April 25, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), April 25 (ANI): Amity University on Thursday held a special convocation during which, they honored two legal luminaries - S.P. Gupta, Advocate General, Uttar Pradesh and Rajiv Nayar, Senior Advocate at the Delhi High Court with Doctorate Degrees in Law (Honoris Causa) here.

20 screen stars unite for 'Bombay Talkies' song

April 25, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) From the Khans - Aamir, Shah Rukh and Saif Ali - to leading ladies like Madhuri Dixit, Vidya Balan and Rani Mukerji, as many as 20 screen stars have united for a special title track for unique movie "Bombay Talkies", which celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema.

Safeguard depositors' interests, CPI-M tells Mamata

April 23, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Tuesday said that whatever the West Bengal government has done so far in the chit fund mess was "not sufficient" and asked for an assurance that the interests of the depositors will be safeguarded.

Amity School students contribute to societal issues during "Youth Power 2012-13"

April 23, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Noida (UP), April 23 (ANI): It was impressive to witness the youth of the country talking so passionately and vociferously about the issues afflicting our society -"Supporting senior citizens", "Banning plastics", "Sanitation and hygiene issues", "Respecting Heritage" and "Food Adulteration" during Grand Finale of "Youth Power 2012-13" at Amity University Campus, Noida.

Chit fund promoters arrested in J&K

April 23, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) Sudipto Sen, the promoter of the chit fund funded by the Saradha Group, was arrested from Sonmarg in Jammu and Kasmir Tuesday with two of his associates, police here said.

Issue guidelines on rape victims: SC

April 20, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court has said that the victims of sexual assault required a different kind of treatment and it was incumbent upon state governments to issue guidelines as how to deal with them.

Chinese minister visits Amity Varsity

April 19, 2013 at 5:56 PM

NOIDA, April 19 (ANI): It was a memorable day for Amity fraternity when Wan Gang, China's Minister of Science and Technology, visited Amity University, Noida along with a high-level delegation.

Chauhan in Asian junior boxing final

April 18, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Shymkent (Kazakhstan), April 18 (IANS) Former sub-junior National Champion Prayag Chauhan (60kg) Thursday continued his winning spree at the ASBC Asian Confederation Junior Boxing Championships underway here.

Sanjay Dutt gets four more weeks to surrender

April 17, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday gave Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt four more weeks to surrender following his conviction under the Arms Act in the 1993 Mumbai bombings case.

Chauhan, Maan in Junior Asian Boxing meet semis

April 16, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Shymkent (Kazakhstan), April 16 (IANS) Indian colts made a resounding start to their campaign at the ASBC Asian Confederation Junior Boxing Championships here in Kazakhstan.

Nitin Bal to give design tips to Lisaa students (With Image)

April 16, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) His claim to fame is his quirky designs and ready to wear affordable western clothes. And now designer Nitin Bal Chauhan has been invited to share designing tips with students of a French design school.

SC to hear Sanjay Dutt's surrender plea Wednesday

April 16, 2013 at 2:44 PM

March 16, April 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday deferred till 10.30 a.m. Wednesday the hearing of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's plea for six months' time to surrender, following his conviction in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blast case.

Junior boxers leave for Asian Championships

April 13, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) India's junior boxers are set to start their season and partake in their first major tournament at the continental championships.

MUSS, Amity join hands to develop football

April 11, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Manchester United Soccer School (MUSS) in association with Amity Schools will organise a five day 'Player Development Programme' from April 10-14 at the Amity International School, Pushp Vihar, for students in the 6-15 age group.

30 Tihar Jail inmates selected in placement drive

April 9, 2013 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) At least 30 inmates of the Tihar Jail here were selected by 15 companies in the fourth campus placement drive conducted by jail authorities Tuesday.

'Ek Thi Daayan' - edgy music with chills, thrills (Music Review)

April 7, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Film: "Ek Thi Daayan"; Music Director: Vishal Bhardwaj; Singers: Rekha Bhardwaj, Clinton Cerejo, Sunidhi Chauhan, Suresh Wadkar, Sukhwinder Singh and Padmanabh Gaikwad; Ratings ***1/2

Madonna, Meryl Streep on designer Manish Malhotra's wish-list

April 6, 2013 at 3:01 PM

Vancouver (Canada), April 6 (IANS) From Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra to Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma, he has styled almost all Bollywood beauties. But it is 'Queen of Pop' Madonna, multiple Oscar-winner Meryl Streep and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, whom designer Manish Malhotra wants to dress up next.

Better governance, law enforcement needed to fight terror: SC

March 21, 2013 at 11:13 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday said that India, being a secular state, could not allow terrorist acts rooted in religious fanaticism and they could only be combated through better governance and efficient law enforcement to fight the "plague of terrorism".

Apex court wants 'well strategised' Coast Guard

March 21, 2013 at 10:49 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Batting for a well "strategised Coast Guards" to guard the country's coastline, the Supreme Court Thursday said the three-layer security system involving the Indian Navy, Coast Guard and custom officials had failed to live up to task and prevent the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts.

Custom officials' role in 1993 blasts devastating, says SC

March 21, 2013 at 10:33 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) In a scathing indictment of custom officials of all levels, the Supreme Court Thursday said that but for their complicity, the perpetrators of 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts would not have been able to smuggle the weapons under their conspiracy to bomb the city.

Attempt to molest British tourist: Agra Hotel 3Star rating suspended

March 19, 2013 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi/Agra, Mar. 19 (ANI): Taking a serious note of the attempt to molest a foreign tourist in Agra, Union Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi has ordered the suspension of the 3Star rating of Hotel Agra Mahal.

Creative arts in education boost learning: Experts

March 19, 2013 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Adding creative arts in different aspects of education and routine curriculum would help students grasp their lessons better, experts said here Tuesday.

Piggy Chops reveals first look of item number ' Babli Badmaash'

March 19, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Mumbai, Mar 19 (ANI): Priyanka Chopra unveiled the first look of 'Babli Badmaash', which is her much awaited item number from the movie 'Shootout At Wadala', in Mumbai on Monday.

Dhawan should succeed as opener: Chauhan

March 15, 2013 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Former India opener Chetan Chauhan feels that Shikhar Dhawan, who made his Test debut in the ongoing Mohali Test match against Australia, should prove to be a successful opener.

Kotla pitch will be bald, result-oriented: Chetan Chauhan

March 15, 2013 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The Feroz Shah Kotla pitch for the fourth and last cricket Test between India and Australia will be no different from the tracks used in the first three matches. To put it bluntly, the bald track should encourage spin and ensure a decision.

Neil gave no ghost of a chance to complain

March 15, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Producer Viki Rajani says actor Neil Nitin Mukesh, who plays lead character in movie "3G", cooperated a lot with everyone and never complained about long hours while shooting the movie.

Bipasha craves for workouts (Movie Snippets)

March 15, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Fitness enthusiast Bipasha Basu is so caught up promoting her forthcoming film "Aatma" that she is not getting adequate time to hit the gym.

'3G' well-structured, but unevenly paced scare-fest (IANS Movie Review - Rating: ***)

March 15, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Film: "3G"; Cast: Neil Nitin Mukesh, Sonal Chauhan; Director: Sheershak Anand-Shantanu Ray Chibber; Rating: ***

India unconcerned about delayed justice: SC judge

March 9, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Ghaziabad, March 9 (IANS) India is unconcerned about delayed judgements despite a case pending for over 178 years in a Kolkata court, a Supreme Court judge said here Saturday.

'3G' star cast promote film in Gurgaon

March 8, 2013 at 4:03 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (ANI): Tinsel town actors Neil Nitin Mukesh and Sonal Chauhan were recently spotted along with the cast and crew of their Sci-Fi horror drama '3G' in Gurgaon.

'Himmatwala' soundtrack revisits 1980s, brings fun, frolic (IANS Music Review)

March 7, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Film: "Himmatwala"; Music Director: Sajid-Wajid; Lyricists: Sachin, Jigar, and Sameer; Singers: Sunidhi Chauhan, Amit Kumar, Shreya Ghoshal, Mika Singh, Bappi Lahiri, Mamta Sharma, Shaan; Rating: ****

My role in '3G' beyond looking glamorous: Sonal

March 6, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Actress Sonal Chauhan says her character Sheena will not be seen just as a glamour girl in psychological thriller "3G" but she will take the story forward.

Neil compares '3G' to Hollywood blockbusters

March 5, 2013 at 2:43 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Neil Nitin Mukesh is so confident of his forthcoming psychological thriller "3G" that he compares it with three Hollywood ventures - "The Omen", "What Lies Beneath" and "The Sixth Sense".

'Johnny Gaddaar' is my Bible: Neil

March 5, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh describes his debut film "Johnny Gaddaar" as his Bible and says he has grown as an actor by studying the 2007 thriller.

No dieting for Sonal Chauhan

March 5, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Actress Sonal Chauhan, who worked hard on her body to carry off bikinis in her forthcoming release "3G", does not believe in dieting and eats everything.

Composer Mithoon's louder side in '3G' album

March 2, 2013 at 2:27 PM

Mumbai, Mar 2 (IANS) After composing soulful tracks like "Tose naina lage re", "Maula Mere" and "Madno", composer Mithoon says a louder side of his talent will be on display in the music album of the film "3G".

Only three, not 30 kissing scenes in '3G': Neil

February 28, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) There are only three, not 30, kissing scenes in upcoming film "3G", says actor Neil Nitin Mukesh.

Actors will be actors, no substitute for them: Neil

February 28, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Neil Nitin Mukesh, who has turned composer and singer for his upcoming film "Paidaar", says an actor can try his hand a various things such as singing and direction, but he will always remain an actor.

'3G' directors hope for Hollywood remake

February 28, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Director duo Shantanu Ray Chhibber and Sheershak Anand have used cellphones to create fear in their forthcoming horror thriller "3G". They say it is an original concept and hope that Hollywood picks it up.

Sukhwinder, Mohit to perform at TOIFA

February 26, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Singers Sukhwinder Singh and Mohit Chauhan are set to take the stage for a musical concert in Vancouver in April.

Neil Nitin Mukesh composes music for movie

February 20, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh, who hails from a musical family, reveals he has recently composed and recorded six tracks for a film.

128 designers to participate in WIFW autumn-winter 2013

February 20, 2013 at 12:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The upcoming edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW), to be held next month, will have 128 designers showcasing their collection on the ramp and racks.

No haunted mansions, spirits in '3G': Sonal Chauhan

February 16, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actress Sonal Chauhan, who will soon be seen in "3G", says it is an unconventional horror film for Bollywood.

'3G' an original concept, film: Neil

February 16, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh states that his forthcoming film "3G" is completely original, and unique in its concept.

'Zila Ghazibad' songs in sync with movie-theme (IANS Music Review)

February 14, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Film: "Zila Ghaziabad"; Music Directors: Amjad-Nadeem and Bappa Lahiri; Lyricist: Shabbir Ahmed; Singers: Sukhwinder Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal, Mika Singh, Sonu Nigam, Mohit Chauhan, Tulsi Kumar, Mamta Sharma, Amjad Bagadba, Nadeem Khan, Anupama Raag, and Shadab Sabri; Rating: ***

Taj Mahotsava not doing enough for tourism, say locals

February 14, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Agra Feb 14 (IANS) The annual 10-day Taj Mahotsava will begin from Feb 19, a day late, to enable a busy Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav to inaugurate it, an official said Thursday. But the move has angered the tourism industry here.

Samant Chauhan opens flagship store in capital

February 14, 2013 at 12:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Designer Samant Chauhan, known for his stylish creations using Bhagalpuri hand-woven silk, has opened his first ever flagship store in the capital.

Valentine Musings: Bollywood's plans for the day

February 13, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) In choosing a perfect Valentine's Day, celebrity-wishes vary from planning a long drive to singing to their sweetheart; from wishing for a society that understands power of love to treating women with respect.

Rathore, Sodhi to spearhead Indian challenge

February 12, 2013 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and Ronjan Sodhi will be spearheading the Indian challenge at the shot-gun World Cups in Mexico and United Arab Emirates (UAE) in March and April.

ICAI organises discussion on multifarious benefits of SME listing

February 10, 2013 at 12:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb.10 (ANI): The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) organized a discussion on "SME Listing: Multifarious Benefits" at the Russian Culture Centre, Delhi, recently.

BJP is defamed and maligned under a planned conspiracy: Rajnath Singh

February 2, 2013 at 7:45 PM

Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh Saturday alleged on opposition parties to be indulged in conspiracy to malign the image of BJP as communal and radical while other parties are more communal than BJP which continuously stressed on 'minority', 'secularism' and anti-communal............................

'BJP will enter Tripura assembly after polls'

February 2, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Agartala, Feb 2 (IANS) The BJP, which has so far failed to win a single Lok Sabha or assembly seat in Left-ruled Tripura, hopes to play a significant role in the Feb 14 assembly elections and enter the 60-member house for the first time, a party leader said Saturday.

Nitin Bal to launch Bhootsavaar, officially!

January 29, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Designer Nitin Bal Chauhan is set to officially launch his new label Bhootsavaar in mid-2013. He says he has tied up with one of the biggest retail chains of the country for it.

Samant Chauhan to open flagship store in Patna

January 29, 2013 at 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Designer Samant Chauhan, who hails from a village near Bhagalpur in Bihar, is set to open his first flagship store in Patna. He feels tier-II and tier-III cities are witnessing tremendous growth in terms of fashion and lifestyle.

'Let's Design' shortlists five candidates from North region

January 28, 2013 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Let's Design, a pan-India competition that educates and inspires young designers to work with cotton fabrics, has selected five young designers from north region for the final round to be held Feb 5.

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.

'Special Chabbis' soundtrack special treat for music lovers (IANS Music Review)

January 22, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Film: "Special Chabbis"; Music Directors: M.M. Kreem and Himesh Reshammiya; Lyricists: Irshad Kamil, Shabbir Ahmed; Singers: KK, M.M. Kreem, Sunidhi Chauhan, Aman Trikha, Shreya Ghoshal, Shabab Sabri, Chaitra Ambadipudi, Keerti Sagathia, Papon, and Bappi Lahiri; Rating ***

Tune into 'Akaash Vani' for its fresh factor (IANS Music Review)

January 18, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Film: "Akaash Vani"; Music Director: Hitesh Sonik; Lyricist: Luv Ranjan; Singers: Vasuda Sharma, Neeti Mohan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shalmali Kholgade, K.K., Shafqat Amanat Ali, Vishal Dadlani, Thomson Andrews and Nikhil D'Souza; Rating ****

Neil Nitin Mukesh in 'Dussehra'

January 12, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Neil Nitin Mukesh will be seen in Manish Vatsalya's next directorial venture "Dussehra", a politics-based movie.

Lata Mangeshkar plans new reality show sans public voting

January 12, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) At 83, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar is ready to launch her music label LM MUSIC, and also plans to introduce a reality show with a new voting pattern. The idea, she says, is not to make money, but to promote fresh talent.

Rakeysh Omprakash joins Save The Girl Child campaign

January 9, 2013 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has joined the likes of Hema Malini and Nagarjuna to lend support to the government's Save The Girl Child initiative. He has become a part of a music video to raise awareness, and calls it his "baby step" towards driving change.

SC upholds Mehta's appointment of Gujarat Lokayukta

January 2, 2013 at 9:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) In a setback to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the Supreme Court Wednesday upheld the appointment of Justice (retd.) R.A. Mehta as the Lokayukta of the state but noted that the governor "misjudged" her role on the issue.

Actor Mohammad Nazim keen on action shows

January 2, 2013 at 3:59 PM

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Mohammad Nazim, who is currently essaying the role of Ahem in "Saath Nibhana Saathiya", feels he is among the rare TV actors with a good face and a fit body. And he wants to use these in a good action show.

SC uphelds appointment of Gujarat Lokayukta

January 2, 2013 at 11:41 AM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) In a setback to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the Supreme Court Wednesday upheld the appointment of Justice (retd.) R. A. Mehta as the Lokayukta of the state.

Mohun Bagan hopes AIFF will rethink ban, blames referee

December 29, 2012 at 11:01 PM

Kolkata, Dec 29 (IANS) Mohun Bagan club Saturday urged the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to reassess the two year I-League ban imposed on it and blamed the referee for the Dec 9 Derby fiasco.

Taste the desi flavour with 'Matru Ki...' soundtrack (IANS Music Review)

December 28, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Film: "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola"; Music Director: Vishal Bhardwaj; Lyricist: Gulzar; Singers: Rekha Bhardwaj, Prem Dehati, Pankaj Kapur, Imran Khan, Sukhwinder Singh, Master Saleem, Vishal Bharadwaj, African Umoja, Mohit Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan; Rating: ***1/2

BJP-run states seek flexibility in central schemes

December 27, 2012 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Chief ministers of BJP-run states Thursday accused the UPA government of lacking decisiveness in decision-making and suggested greater flexibility to states in the implementation of central schemes.

Miffed Jayalalithaa creates flutter by walkout from NDC meeting

December 27, 2012 at 6:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) A miffed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday created a flutter by walking out of the National Development Council (NDC) meeting here after accusing the central government of "stifling" the voice of chief ministers belonging to opposition parties.

Life beyond needle, thread: Designers explore new creative mediums (2012 in Retrospect)

December 27, 2012 at 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) From entering lifestyle space, writing books to becoming an entrepreneur, the year 2012 saw a bevy of designers like Rohit Bal, Suneet Varma and Ritu Berry exploring new creative mediums and adding value to their brands.

Sanjay Amin elected tri-state FIA chief

December 26, 2012 at 11:41 AM

Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) Sanjay Amin, an IT professional, has been elected as the new president of the Federation of Indian Associations (Tri-State) of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Coast Guard apprehends two boats for smuggling

December 23, 2012 at 9:41 PM

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) The Coast Guard Sunday apprehended two fishing boats involved in smuggling of liquor and cigarettes and bartering of goods with other ships 30 km off Mumbai shores, an official statement said.