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Everything you need to know about Chetan Tola Khutha: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Chetan Tola Khutha: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Arjun likely to shoot for 'Okkadu' remake by year-end

May 10, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor says that he will start shooting for the Hindi remake of southern movie "Okkadu" by the end of the year.

Alia eager to hit 'Highway' set, again

May 5, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) One-film-old Alia Bhatt is enjoying shooting for Imtiaz Ali's "Highway" so much that she can't wait to resume shooting for the movie.

Alia Bhatt in high spirits thanks to '2 States', 'Highway'

May 3, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Alia Bhatt has wrapped up one schedule of "2 States" and is set to start the next schedule of Imtiaz Ali's "Highway" with Randeep Hooda.

Ghaziabad police lockup dead was strangled: Autopsy

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Ghaziabad, April 29 (IANS) The autopsy report of the murder suspect who allegedly hanged himself in police custody here Sunday has revealed that he was strangled to death.

Man kills sister-in-law in Delhi

April 24, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A 28-year-old man was arrested for killing his sister-in-law to hush up his illicit relationship with her. She had been blackmailing him for gifts to keep the relationship a secret, police said Wednesday.

Srikanth upsets fourth seed; Anand makes first-round exit

April 24, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Twenty-year-old K. Srikanth caused one of the biggest upsets of the India Open Super Series badminton by defeating Danish fourth seed Jan O Jorgensen while former national champion Chetan Anand made a first-round exit from men's singles here Wednesday.

India Open: Veterans Anand, Bhat qualify for main draw

April 23, 2013 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Former national champions Chetan Anand and Arvind Bhat moved into the main draw of the $200,000 India Open Super Series after beating their respective opponents in the men's singles qualification rounds at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Tuesday.

'2 States' to release April 18, next year

April 19, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) The release date for Alia Bhatt-Arjun Kapoor starrer "2 States", based on Chetan Bhagat's bestseller of the same name, has been locked. It will come out April 18 next year.

Shuttlers Jayaram, Bhat advance in New Zealand

April 11, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Auckland, April 11 (IANS) Indian shuttlers Ajay Jayaram and Arvind Bhat moved into the men's singles third round of the New Zealand Open Grand Prix here at the North Shore Events Centre Thursday.

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.

QNET to sponsor Indian Davis Cup team

April 2, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Bangalore, April 2 (IANS) QNET India, pioneers in direct selling, will sponsor the Indian Davis Cup Team for the Asia Oceania Group I Davis Cup relegation play-off scheduled to be held at the KSLTA stadium here April 5 to 7.

Shuttlers Jayaram, Gurusaidutt advance in Australian Open

April 2, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Sydney, April 2 (IANS) Indian shuttlers Ajay Jayaram, R.M.V. Gurusaidutt and Anand Pawar Tuesday made their way through to the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open Grand Prix Gold being held here at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

'Karuppampatti' - half-baked commercial entertainer (Tamil Movie Review)

March 23, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Film: "Karuppampatti"; Actors: Ajmal Ameer, Aparnaa Bajpai, Alice Tantardini, Archana, M.S. Bhaskar, Jagan, Srinath, Devadarshini and Chetan; Director: Prabhu Raja Cholan; Rating: **1/2

Gang-raped Swiss national recovering in Delhi, says embassy

March 18, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Mar.18 (ANI): The Embassy of Switzerland on Monday said the 39-year-old woman who was gang-raped in Madhya Pradesh's Datia District recently, is recovering from her traumatic experience in New Delhi.

Haven't even met Salman for 'Kick': Chetan Bhagat

March 16, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Chetan Bhagat, who turns screenplay-writer with "Kick", is upset with reports claiming that Salman Khan has "rejected" the script written by him. The author says he hasn't even met the actor for the film.

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.

Lajmi to direct biopic on her relationship with Hazarika

March 12, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Mahesh Bhatt, who had written and directed celebrated films like "Arth" and "Zakhm" based on his own life, is set to pen another biopic -- this one based on the passionate 40-year-long relationship between legendary musician Bhupen Hazarika and filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi, who will direct it.

'Karuppampatti' - Ajmal's portfolio as an actor (With Image)

March 11, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Chennai, March 11 (IANS) Southern actor Ajmal Ameer says the four different looks he sports in upcoming Tamil romantic-drama "Karuppampatti" will be his portfolio as an actor.

After disco, Alia learns Bharatanatyam

March 6, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Actress Alia Bhatt, who plays a Tamilian girl in "2 States", is not just trying to pick the accent but is also learning Bharatanatyam to play the South Indian girl with perfection.

'Kai Po Che!' to release in Tamil Nadu with English subtitles

March 5, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Director Abhisehk Kapoor's "Kai Po Che!", which has garnered a positive response at the box office, will now be released for Tamil audience with English subtitles.

'Kai Po Che!' not Modi propaganda, Abhishek Kapoor clarifies

March 4, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Director Abhishek Kapoor is upset with those who see "Kai Po Che" as a tool spreading Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi propaganda.

Abhishek Kapoor itching to return to sets

March 1, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Mumbai, Mar 1 (IANS) Director Abhishek Kapoor is not at all exhausted after putting in four years to make "Kai Po Che". He is itching to get back to the sets as soon as possible.

Nothing such as trend in films: C.S Amudhan

March 1, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Chennai, Mar 1 (IANS) Tamil director C.S Amudhan says he doesn't believe in trends because films succeed if they are good, as audiences are always hungry for different films.

Abhishek Kapoor strikes gold with 'Kai Po Che!'

February 28, 2013 at 8:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Abhishek Kapoor's Rs.12 crore "Kai Po Che!" is earning profits at the domestic box office and has so far collected Rs.27 crore. The film is a success even in the overseas markets, raking in over Rs.6.5 crore ($12,11,620).

'Kai Po Che!' mints Rs.4.5 crore on opening day

February 23, 2013 at 1:33 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Abhishek Kapoor's "Kai Po Che!" opened to a good response, garnering Rs.4.5 crore on its opening day at the Indian box office. Overseas too, the movie has done well so far.

Post 'Kai Po Che!', UTV signs Abhishek Kapoor for new film

February 23, 2013 at 12:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Buoyed by the response to "Kai Po Che!", movie production banner UTV Motion Pictures has signed director Abhishek Kapoor to helm another film for it.

'Kai Po Che': Marvellously-made coming-of-age account (IANS Hindi Film Review)

February 22, 2013 at 10:58 PM

Film: Kai Po Che; Starring: Sushant Singh Rajput, Raj Kumar Yadav, Amit Sadh, Amrita Puri; Directed by by Abhishek Kapoor; Rating: ****

Now a 'Kai Po Che!' mobile app

February 22, 2013 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Mobile social messaging app WeChat will now give viewers a chance to access videos, pictures and sound-bytes from the just released film "Kai Po Che!". A special contest also allows users to win free tickets to the movie, and meet its stars.

Chetan Bhagat's son makes movie debut with 'Kai Po Che!'

February 22, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) "Kai Po Che!" is a special film for Chetan Bhagat not only as an author but also as a father, as his eight-year-old son Ishaan makes his acting debut with the film.

Woman sells baby daughter in Bihar

February 21, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Patna, Feb 21 (IANS) A poverty-stricken woman in this Bihar capital has claimed that she sold her two-month-old daughter for Rs.5,000 to a neighbour to raise money for her ailing husband's medical treatment.

'Kai Po Che!' inspires new apparel line

February 20, 2013 at 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Youth-oriented film "Kai Po Che!", about three friends, has inspired a new apparel collection, launched by the film's actors Amit Sadh, Raj Kumar Yadav and Sushant Singh Rajput.

Films more accessible for masses: Chetan Bhagat

February 19, 2013 at 6:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Chetan Bhagat believes his reach is limited even as one of India's bestselling authors. That, he says, is a key reason behind his tryst with Bollywood, and he is also now ready to feature in an adventure-based TV show.

On personal endeavours - celebs to traverse tough terrains on road

February 19, 2013 at 6:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Writer Chetan Bhagat, filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor, boxing ace Vijender Singh, actors Gul Panag and Rajeev Khandelwal will all set out to traverse different regions of the country on a road journey to pursue their personal endeavours. The journeys will be recorded for a new TV show.

Tough to adapt 'The 3 Mistakes...' into film: Chetan Bhagat

February 19, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Author Chetan Bhagat, whose book "The 3 Mistakes of My Life" has been adapted into the film "Kai Po Che!" by director Abhishek Kapoor, says it was a tough task to make a movie out his work. Nevertheless, he has praised the director for doing full justice to it.

UTV shows strong confidence in 'Kai Po Che!'

February 19, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Considering that the film has no known established stars, Abhishek Kapoor's youth-fest "Kai Po Che!", detailing the criss-crossing luck of three youngsters on the threshold of their lives, has elicited an exceptional confidence level in its producers UTV Motion Pictures.

Abhishek Kapoor relies on word of mouth for 'Kai Po Che!'

February 17, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor, who is all geared up for his forthcoming film "Kai Po Che!", says he is relying on word of mouth for the film.

Kajol, Kunal Kapoor extend support for cause (Movie Snippets)

February 16, 2013 at 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Actors Kajol and Kunal Kapoor, along with a bevy of celebrities have extended their support to a 'Ramp for Champs' initiative, to help educate under-privileged children.

'Kai Po Che!' as good as '3 Idiots': Chetan Bhagat

February 15, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Author Chetan Bhagat admits that comparisons between "Kai Po Che!" and "3 Idiots", based on two of his books, are inevitable, even though they are entirely different. However, he says "Kai Po Che!" is as good as "3 Idiots".

Indian cricket film Kai Po Che bowls over Berlin Film Festival audience

February 15, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Johannesburg, Feb 15 (ANI): The upcoming Indian film Kai Po Che, a film about cricket, politics and love, has wowed the audience at the Berlin film festival on Thursday.

Now, 'Kai Po Che!' gears up for Mumbai gala premiere

February 14, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) After receiving positive response at the Berlin International Film Festival, "Kai Po Che!" will now have a gala premiere here and it will be attended by who-is-who from Bollywood.

'Kai Po Che!' tickets sold out at Berlin film fest

February 13, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Tickets for Abhishek Kapoor's "Kai Po Che!" were sold out a day before the movie's screening at the Berlin International Film Festival. The film is scheduled to be screened Wednesday.

Chetan Hansraj back to reality circuit

February 11, 2013 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Actor Chetan Hansraj, who was a part of "Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao", is back to the reality show platform with "Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan Nawaazi Ki".

Sushant Singh Rajput injured

February 11, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Actor Sushant Singh Rajput injured himself while rehearsing for a performance on the sets of dance reality show "Nach Baliye 5".

'Kai Po Che!' will make Ankita cry!

February 11, 2013 at 12:35 PM

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Sushant Singh Rajput's debut Bollywood movie "Kai Po Che!" releases Feb 22 and the actor's girlfriend Ankita Lokhande says she will be all teary-eyed while watching the film.

Can't compare 'Kai Po Che!' with '3 Idiots': Chetan Bhagat

February 10, 2013 at 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) "Kai Po Che!" can't be compared with "3 Idiots", says Chetan Bhagat whose two different books the two films are based upon.

Sushant Singh's future plans: Determined to direct commercial film

February 10, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) His debut movie "Kai Po Che!" is ready to come out and, unfazed by what the box office has in store, "fearless" Sushant Singh Rajput has kept his options open. He says that if he won't succeed as an actor, he may go back to TV or direct an out-and-out commercial film.

'Kai Po Che!' lead actors to miss Berlin film fest

February 4, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) The three male leads of "Kao Po Che!" are so busy with the promotion of the film here that they will have to miss the red carpet at the Berlin International Film Festival, where the movie will have its world premiere.

Abhishek Kapoor wants to give break to new talents

January 31, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor, who is gearing up for the release of his next film "Kai Po Che!", says he is looking forward to give break to new talents in various departments in all his upcoming films.

Lucky to be working with Bollywood: Author Chetan Bhagat (With Image)

January 28, 2013 at 12:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Bestselling novelist Chetan Bhagat has now turned a Bollywood scriptwriter.

Abhishek Kapoor offered to pen a book

January 25, 2013 at 7:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor, who shot his forthcoming film "Kai Po Che" in Gujarat, has been approached by publishers in the state to pen his experiences while shooting there.

Ethiopians sweep podium at Dubai Marathon

January 25, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Dubai, Jan 25 (IANS) Ethiopia's Lelisa Desisa won the 14th Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon Friday in a tight and foggy race which saw all male and female medallists coming from the East African country.

'Kai Po Che!' for all age groups, gets U-certificate

January 23, 2013 at 7:52 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Viewers of all age groups can enjoy Abhishek Kapoor's latest offering "Kai Po Che!", an adaptation of Chetan Bhagat's "The 3 Mistakes Of My Life", as it has been awarded a U-certificate by the censor board.

Ankita threw surprise b'day bash for beau Sushant

January 21, 2013 at 5:20 PM

Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Sushant Singh Rajput, one of the main leads in forthcoming movie "Kai Po Che", ushered in his 27th birthday with a surprise party thrown by his girlfriend, television actress Ankita Lokhande at a suburban restaurant here. The couple is likely to tie the knot this year.

Africa conquers India in Mumbai Marathon

January 20, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) African men and women athletes made a clean sweep of the top slots in the 10th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, besides creating new course records in the keenly contested disciplines among around 40,000 participants here Sunday.

'Kai Po Che!' to premiere at Berlin film fest

January 16, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Abhishek Kapoor's upcoming film "Kai Po Che!" will be premiered at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival starting Feb 7.

'Kai Po Che!' songs to be released on Makar Sankranti

January 12, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) The first song of Abhishek Kapoor's "Kai Po Che!", which has been shot mostly in Gujarat, will be released in Ahmedabad on the occasion of Makar Sankranti Jan 14.

Sushant to dole out cricket tips to promote 'Kai Po Che!'

January 10, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Do you want to play cricket with Sushant Singh Rajput? The actor will give cricket training to youngsters while promoting his first film "Kai Po Che!" in different cities.

Amit Trivedi returns to singing with 'Kai Po Che!'

January 9, 2013 at 7:45 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Composer-singer Amit Trivedi, who last sung for Anurag Kashyap's "Dev D" four years ago, returns to singing with "Kai Po Che!".

'Kai Po Che!' actors take viewers behind the scenes

January 7, 2013 at 11:35 AM

Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Actors Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajkumar Yadav and Amit Sadh of "Kai Po Che!" have directed some behind-the-scenes footage, which will be shared with viewers in the DVD of the film.

'Kai Po Che!' promotion plans - party in four cities

January 3, 2013 at 5:35 PM

Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor is ready with his third directorial project "Kai Po Che!", a big screen version of Chetan Bhagat's novel "The 3 Mistakes of My Life". And he also has a four-city unusual promotional strategy in place.

For '2 States', Alia Bhatt does as Tamilians do

January 3, 2013 at 11:35 AM

Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Actress Alia Bhatt, who plays a Tamilian girl in "2 States", is not just trying to pick the accent but is also learning the typical household culture of a Tamil home.

'Kai Po Che' trailer to release with 'Dabanng 2'

December 14, 2012 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) The trailer of Abhishek Kapoor's "Kai Po Che!" will be released with Salman Khan's "Dabangg 2", which hits the screens Dec 21.

'Kai Po Che!' trailer gets U/A certificate

December 13, 2012 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The trailer of Abhishek Kapoor's "Kai Po Che!", which is based on Chetan Bhagat's novel "The 3 Mistakes of My Life", has been passed with a U/A certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification.

Shekhar Kapur, Rahman launch social media platform

December 5, 2012 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Film-maker Shekhar Kapur and Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman have launched their social media platform Qyuki. It will help uncover the creative potential of Indian people in the genres of animation, films, short stories, music and photography.

Toonz to release animated film on Swami Ayyappan

December 4, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 4 (IANS) Technopark-based Toonz Animation is gearing up to set another milestone with a 75-minute animated film "Swami Ayyappan", based on the life story of a boy Manikandan, who became a god worshipped by millions.

Nadiadwala loves to shoot in London

November 30, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Mumbai, Nov 30 (IANS) After capturing the beauty of London in movies like "Heyy Babyy" and "Housefull", Bollywood producer Sajid Nadiadwala is returning to the city to shoot his next films "Housefull 2" and "Kick". He says he loves the place.

'Kya Huaa Tera Vaada' set for time leap?

November 29, 2012 at 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) TV czarina Ekta Kapoor continues her love for time leaps in her shows. Now her soap "Kya Huaa Tera Vaada" is soon set to be going ahead in time.

Tributes paid to Bal Thackeray

November 28, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) Top political leaders from various parties, industrialists and social personalities paid their tributes to late Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray at an event here Tuesday.

Two killings on campus leave Haryana university shocked

November 27, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Hisar (Haryana), Nov 27 (IANS) Two incidents of girls being stabbed to death by two different youths in less than four months have sent shock waves among students and faculty of the Guru Jhambeshwar University of Science and Technology in this Haryana town.

Making 'Kai Po Che!' was tough, says director

November 27, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Mumbai, Nov 27 (IANS) Director Abhishek Kapoor has wrapped up shooting for his upcoming film "Kai Po Che!", based on Chetan Bhagat's novel "The 3 Mistakes of My Life". He says it was a tough film to make.

Anupam Kher humbled by Kalidas Samman (Movie Snippets)

November 24, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Mumbai, Nov 24 (IANS) Anupam Kher is set to receive the prestigious Kalidas Samman for his work in theatre, and the actor feels humbled.

'Kai Po Che!' to hit screens in February 2013? (Movie Snippets)

November 22, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Mumbai, Nov 22 (IANS) The shooting of "Kai Po Che!", based on Chetan Bhagat's novel "The 3 Mistakes of My Life", will be complete within two days, says director Abhishek Kapoor.

'Texting' making way for iMessage, Whatsapp, BBM as preferred means of communication

November 16, 2012 at 2:18 PM

Washington, Nov. 16 (ANI): The habit of traditional SMS-messaging among Americans has slowed for the first time ever, a new study has suggested.

Fast tracks for Ranji Trophy a good step: Venkat Sundaram

November 10, 2012 at 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Venkat Sundaram, former chief of the ground and pitches committee of the Indian cricket board, feels the decision to prepare seamer-friendly tracks for the Ranji Trophy is a step in the right direction after the Test team's disastrous performance on the tours of England and Australia.

JK Racing Asia Series 2012 all set to rock

October 26, 2012 at 6:34 PM

After completing its maiden European sojourn with races at legendary circuits like Paul Ricard Circuit, Circuit de Spa Francorchamps, Silverstone Circui

Australian PM welcomes joint research on Malaria

October 19, 2012 at 5:31 PM

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard Thursday appreciated Indo-Australian collaboration research on Malaria.Julia's comment came on the last day of her India official visit to India when she met to a team of Indian scientists working with their counterparts in Australia to develop a vaccine for malaria...................

Gillard welcomes collaborative malaria research

October 19, 2012 at 2:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard Friday welcomed the scientific communities of India and Australia working together to develop a vaccine to fight the scourge of malaria.

Australian Prime Minister welcomes collaborative malaria research

October 19, 2012 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct.19 (ANI): During her three-day visit to Delhi, Australia's Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, met a team of Indian scientists working with their counterparts in Australia to develop a vaccine for malaria, which afflicted 1.6 million Indians in 2010 and is a global problem.

There's a boyfriend crunch: Aarti Chhabria on marriage

October 12, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Refuting rumours that she is planning to get married, Aarti Chhabria says marriage is not on the anvil as there is no Mr. Right in her life.

Youth jumps from Delhi Metro station

October 10, 2012 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Tense over his one-sided love affair, a 22-year-old Delhi University (DU) student attempted to commit suicide by jumping down to the road from an elevated Metro station here Wednesday afternoon, police said.

BEML's $275 mn deal comes under Polish scanner

October 8, 2012 at 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) A $275 million deal between Indian state-owned BEML and Polish arms firm Bumar for supply of 204 armoured recovery and repair vehicles (ARRV) has reportedly got into trouble for alleged irregularities following an audit in Poland.

Cricketer Shaun Tait to make Bollywood debut?

September 10, 2012 at 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Australian cricketer Shaun Tait has been approached to step into the acting pitch in Bollywood with Abhishek Kapoor's directorial "Kai Po Che!" He is expected to play a prominent part in the movie.

In Delhi, government spends Rs.950 on every plant!

September 2, 2012 at 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Believe it or not, Rs.950 is what the Delhi government spends on every plant to make the national capital look green, according to an Right To Information (RTI) reply.

Man arrested for raping minor sister in Kolkata

August 13, 2012 at 6:33 PM

Kolkata, Aug 13 (IANS) A 21-year-old man has been arrested for raping his minor sister, police said here Monday.

Young India wants jobs, girls, social status: Chetan Bhagat

August 6, 2012 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) "Meri Naukri, Meri Chokri (My job, my girl)". Young India's rallying cry is simple. They want love, they want money and they want stature in society, says popular mass fiction writer and media columnist Chetan Bhagat.

Anna disbands Team Anna, colleagues perplexed (Intro Roundup)

August 6, 2012 at 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Sixteen months after he took India by storm, activist Anna Hazare Monday announced that he was disbanding Team Anna and ending the work begun in its name.

Anna disbands Team Anna, leaders perplexed (Roundup)

August 6, 2012 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Team Anna has been disbanded and the work that had started in its name has ended, its leader Anna Hazare announced Monday, three days after the group announced that it would join the political mainstream to further its fight against corruption.

Medium not important for Sushant Singh Rajput (TV Snippets)

August 3, 2012 at 6:59 PM

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Sushant Singh Rajput, who shot to fame with the TV show "Pavitra Rishta" and is now set to begin his journey on the silver screen with "Kai Po Che!", says the entertainment medium is not significant for him as long as it is good work.

"Words cannot express our sorrow on Rajesh Khanna's demise": Srikant Jena

July 19, 2012 at 4:00 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (ANI): Union Minister of State (Independent charge) for Statistics and Programme Implementation Srikant Kumar Jena today recalled Hindi cinema's first superstar Rajesh Khanna contribution by saying 'words can't express our sorrow on his sad demise'.

Thousands gather to pay final tribute to superstar Rajesh Khanna

July 19, 2012 at 11:28 AM

Mumbai, July 19 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna's final journey has begun from his Aashirwad home in Bandra, Mumbai, in the presence of thousands of well-wishers and fans, who gathered to pay their last tributes to one of the biggest matinee idols of Hindi cinema.

Rajesh Khanna to be cremated today

July 19, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Mumbai, July 19 (ANI): Bollywood's first superstar Rajesh Khanna will be cremated in Mumbai today.

SC admits plea against acquittal in Bihar massacre

July 16, 2012 at 7:20 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday admitted a Bihar government plea challenging the acquittal of 23 accused in the massacre of 20 Dalits by the Ranvir Sena in Bathani Tola in Bhojpur district in 1996.

Double for Ballal at Autocross Championship

July 15, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Coimbatore, July 15 (IANS) Bangalore's Ranjith Ballal achieved a double in the second round of the National Autocross Championship here Sunday when he won the top honours in the Gypsy and 1400cc Open classes.

I like taking risks, says Sushant Singh Rajput

July 13, 2012 at 12:37 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Sushant Singh Rajput has proved himself as a dancer, a theatre artist and TV actor. Now he is ready to take on the big screen, and feels taking risks has been fruitful for him.

I survived because of TV, so I respect it: Amit Sadh

July 11, 2012 at 4:48 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Post "Bigg Boss" there was no work and too much criticism for Amit Sadh, leading to frustration. After six years, the actor has made a comeback and bagged plum movie projects like "Kai Po Che" but gives credit to small screen for his career in films.

Now I know why Chetan Bhagat is famous: Amrita Puri (Movie Snippets)

July 9, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Actress Amrita Puri, who will be seen in "Kai Po Che", a big screen adaptation of "3 Mistakes of My Life", says after reading the book she understood why Chetan Bhagat is so famous.

Three die as bus overturns in Rajasthan

July 8, 2012 at 8:48 PM

Jaipur, July 8 (IANS) Three people were killed and 17 others injured Sunday when a bus in which they were travelling turned over after hitting a road divider in Rajasthan's Ajmer district, police said.

Kite flying - old passion finds new celluloid expression

June 30, 2012 at 11:08 AM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) For some it denotes a victory call, for others a struggle against obstacles and important life lessons -- India's age-old tradition of kite flying is being interestingly woven into the plots and sub-plots of films like "Kai Po Che!", "Patang" and "Gattu" with varied metaphorical inferences.

Bollywood needs fresh talent: Director Abhishek Kapoor (Interview)

June 29, 2012 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) After proving his mettle with "Rock On!!", Abhishek Kapoor wears the director's cap for "Kai Po Che" again and says he consciously chose newcomers over big stars for the film because he wanted to execute the story without any changes. The director feels the industry needs more fresh talent.