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Everything you need to know about Dadhe Fateh Singh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Akali Dal manifesto comes in handy for Congress (Punjab Newsletter)

May 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Chandigarh, May 17 (IANS) A top Congress leader displaying the manifesto of the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal in Punjab may appear odd, but that's exactly what is happening in Punjab these days.

Syria deploys missile defence batteries towards Israel

May 6, 2013 at 5:40 AM

Dubai, May 6 (IANS) Syria has deployed missile defence batteries towards Israel in response to an alleged Israeli attack that targeted a Syrian army facility in the capital Damascus Sunday, a media report said.

Sarabjit Singh's death ignites anger in India

May 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Amritsar (Punjab), May 2 (ANI): Death of prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan has sparked anger in India as people denounced Islamabad of 'hatching a conspiracy to kill him'.

Milkha Singh's wife praises Farhan Akhtar

May 1, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Athlete Milkha Singh's wife Nirmal Kaur is impressed by actor Farhan Akhtar, who plays the Flying Sikh in forthcoming film "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag".

Election candidate, two supporters shot dead in Pakistan

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): Unidentified gunmen shot dead an election candidate and his two supporters in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province early Tuesday, an official said.

Candidate, two supporters shot dead in Pakistan

April 30, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Islamabad, April 30 (IANS) An election candidate and his two supporters were gunned down in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province Tuesday, an official said.

Raj Singh elected Asian Wrestling Council secretary general

April 16, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Raj Singh, secretary general of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) was elected as the secretary general of the Asian Associated Wrestling Council (AAWC) for the next four years in the AAWC general assembly held here Tuesday.

Difficult to judge children, says Vishal Dadlani

April 16, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Composer Vishal Dadlani, who is one of the judges on upcoming singing reality show "Indian Idol Junior", says he finds it difficult to judge children.

Bhullar Verdict: SGPC, Akal Takht react strongly to SC ruling

April 12, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Amritsar, April 12 (ANI): Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Presdent Avtar Singh makkar today reacted strongly against the rejection of the death commutation plea of Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, a death row convict, by the Supreme Court of India, terming it to be the 'murder of law'

'Commando' showcases its composer's musical genius (Music Review)

April 10, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Film: "Commando"; Music Director: Mannan Shah; Lyricist: Mayur Puri; Singers: Daler Mehendi, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Sunidhi Chauhan and Dhruv Sangari; Rating: ***1/2

Himachal to hire 100 doctors through walk-in interviews

April 4, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Shimla, April 4 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh will recruit 100 doctors through walk-in interviews to overcome the acute shortage of doctors in the state, Health Minister Kaul Singh said here Thursday.

Indian men should not support vulgarity: Vidyut

April 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Actor Vidyut Jamwal, who is supposedly dating TV actress Mona Singh, got angry when a reporter asked him about the actress' morphed MMS that has been in the news lately. He said such things should not be promoted.

Sanawar boys attempt to set foot on Mount Everest

April 3, 2013 at 9:08 AM

Sanawar (Himachal Pradesh), April 3 (IANS) They are young, but the sky is their limit. Seven boys of Lawrence School, Sanawar, in the picturesque Kasauli hills, are all set to scale Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak in the world (29,028 feet).

Mona's family stands by her in MMS crisis

March 30, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Actress Mona Singh, who was in the news for a morphed MMS in which she was seen performing sexual acts, said Saturday that her family and friends stood by her.

Lucky to act and sing in my films: Ayushmann

March 29, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Actor-singer Ayushmann Khurrana says he is lucky to be a rare breed of actors in Bollywood who act as well as sing in their films.

'Rangrez' soundtrack average, devotional songs rule it (IANS Music Review)

March 14, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Film: "Rangrezz"; Music Directors: Sajid-Wajid, Sundar C Babu; Lyricist: Sameer; Singers: Hiral Brahmbhatt, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Wajid, Sukhvinder Singh, Shankar Mahadevan; Rating: *** and a half

'Nautanki Saala' soundtrack catchy, entertaining (IANS Music Review)

March 11, 2013 at 8:03 PM

Film: "Nautanki Saala", Music Directors: Falak Shabir, Mikey McCleary, Rashid Khan, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Rochak Kohli; Singers: Ayushmann Khurrana, Tulsi Kumar, Falak Shabir, Niti Mohan, Geet Sagar, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Saba Azad, and Nitin Mukesh; Rating ***

Sonam loves working with Ayushmann

March 10, 2013 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) It is not easy to impress Sonam Kapoor, but "gentleman" Ayushmann Khurrana has managed to wow her with his demeanour and "natural" emoting skills in front of the camera.

Women journalists' date with President Mukherjee

March 8, 2013 at 9:15 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The women were in their best silks, the venue was the Rashtrapati Bhawan and the occasion was International Women's Day.

Sonu Nigam composes title track for 'Singh Saheb...'

March 1, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Singer Sonu Nigam has composed the title song for Anil Sharma's upcoming movie "Singh Saheb The Great".

Government appeals to bank employees not to join nationwide strike

February 19, 2013 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): The government has expressed disappointed to note that a section of the bank employees has decided to join the countrywide two-day strike called by several trade unions on February 20 and 21.

Former second-in-command Pakistani Taliban leader arrested in Afghanistan

February 19, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Islamabad, Feb. 19 (ANI): Afghan intelligence officials have claimed to have arrested the former second-in-command of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Maulvi Faqir, along with four other accomplices, while trying to enter Pakistan's Tirah Valley from Afghanistan's Nangarhar province.

One killed, four injured in Delhi clash over land

February 11, 2013 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) A 38-year-old man was killed and four others - among them two women - were injured in a clash here between two groups over land, police said Monday.

Indian school team to bid for Everest world record

February 5, 2013 at 10:27 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 5 (IANS) A six-student team will make a bid for a world record to become the first school team to scale Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world.

Milkha Singh charged one rupee for biopic!

February 5, 2013 at 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Flying Sikh Milkha Singh took just one rupee from Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra to allow him to make a film on his life. What's special about the currency note is that it was printed in 1958, the year when the athlete won the first gold medal for independent India in the Commonwealth Games.

PM's Wife and Delhi CM set to flag off 6th annual 'Walk for Life'

February 1, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Targeting to raise cancer awareness and issues around palliative care, a 3-k.m. walk or run is going to be organized at national capital on Sunday, which is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. from Rajpath....................

PM's wife to flag-off CanSupport's annual 'Walk for Life' on Sunday

February 1, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur along with Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit will flag off the sixth annual 'Walk for Life', aimed at raising cancer awareness and issues around palliative care, at the Rajpath here on Sunday.

Rajnath Singh avoids commenting on Vaidya's blog on Gadkari's exit as BJP president

January 30, 2013 at 2:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Wednesday refused to comment on senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue M.G. Vaidya's blog where he has said that former BJP president Nitin Gadkari was ousted due to an 'internal political conspiracy'.

Court backs vehicle owner, slams finance company

January 29, 2013 at 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) In a warning to finance companies, India's apex consumer court has ruled it illegal to repossess a financed vehicle without serving a notice to the owner who has allegedly defaulted on loan repayment.

'If we are terrorists, ban BJP and RSS', Rajnath Singh dares government

January 27, 2013 at 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 27 (ANI): Lashing out at Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde over his 'Hindu terror' remarks, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh on Sunday dared the government to ban his party and Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS), if they are terrorist organisations.

Philippine police rescues kidnapped Indian businessman

January 5, 2013 at 10:39 AM

Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): Philippine police has reportedly rescued a kidnapped Indian businessman whose severed finger was delivered to his family.

Sonam's friends go gaga over Farhan

December 13, 2012 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor might have a long list of fans for herself, but her friends are going gaga after her "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" co-star Farhan Akhtar.

Short stories win the weekend bookshelf (IANS Books this Week)

December 8, 2012 at 3:00 PM

Short stories are the mood of the day. Crisp, lyrical and powerful - each story is a creative exercise in the art of the narrative. Browse with IANS...

'PM one of most distinguished economist of the world': Punjab CM Badal

December 8, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Ludhiana, Dec 8 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, saying the latter is one of the most distinguished economist of the world.

Manmohan Singh to visit Punjab varsity Saturday

December 7, 2012 at 7:24 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will visit the Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana Saturday as the chief guest for its golden jubilee convocation.

'Dabangg 2' soundtrack lives up to 'Dabangg' spirit (IANS Music Review)

November 27, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Film: 'Dabangg 2'; Music Director: Sajid?Wajid; Lyricists: Jalees Sherwani, Irshad Kamil and Sameer; Singers: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shreya Ghoshal, Mamta Sharma, Wajid, Keerthi Sagathia, Sonu Nigam, Tulsi Kumar, Sukhwinder Singh; Rating: ***

BJP should introspect over Gadkari: Congress

November 7, 2012 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) A day after BJP's clean chit to party chief Nitin Gadkari, who is facing opposition from within over alleged corruption, the Congress said the party should introspect on its past attacks on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Artistes from several countries congregate in Amritsar for Sufi concert

October 21, 2012 at 4:46 PM

Amritsar, Oct.21 (ANI): Sufi singers from India, Pakistan and other nations participated in a concert organised here to foster bonds of friendship, goodwill, mutual trust and harmony.

'Son of Sardaar' soundtrack spells Punjabi flavour (IANS Music Review)

October 13, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Film: "Son of Sardaar"; Music Directors: Sajid-Wajid, Himesh Reshammiya and Sandeep Chowta; Lyricists: Sameer Anjaan, Shabbir Ahmed and Irshad Kamil; Singers: Himesh Reshamiya, Aman Trikha, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Mika Singh, Bhavya Pandit, Vikas Bhalla, Amit Trikha, Vineet Singh, Mamta Sharma, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Ajay Devgn; Rating: ***

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of violating bilateral transit trade treaty

October 12, 2012 at 8:36 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 12 (ANI): Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of violating the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement 2010 (APTTA) as by denying its cargo access to Wagah border and seaports.

Kingfisher Airlines needs to satisfy DGCA in reply to show cause notice: Ajit Singh

October 7, 2012 at 7:09 PM

New Delhi, Oct.7 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Sunday reiterated that the crisis-ridden Kingfisher Airlines would have to satisfy aviation regulator DGCA on all aspects, including safety and issue of non-payment of salaries to its employees in reply to the show cause notice.

Looking for concrete plans from Kingfisher: Ajit Singh

October 4, 2012 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 4 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Thursday said the government needed concrete plans from Kingfisher Airlines on how the debt-ridden airline would maintain schedule of flights and ensure passenger safety.

'Rattled' Pak military denies involvement of ISI, MI in 'enforced disappearances' in Balochistan

September 29, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Islamabad, Sep 29 (ANI): In wake of the six-point plan laid down by Baloch Nationalist Party leader Sardar Akhtar Mengal as a precondition for talks, the nation's top military leaders rushed to vindicate themselves from the Balochistan issue, stoutly denying that the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Military Intelligence (MI) had any involvement in enforced disappearances.

Rs.2,300 crore annual pay, pension package for defence personnel

September 24, 2012 at 11:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The government Monday approved a Rs.2,300 crore per year (about $430 million) proposal to fix the anomalies in the pay and pension of 1.3-million strong defence personnel, 2 million ex-servicemen and another 400,000 military widows, in a bid to assuage their hurt over the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations implemented in 2008.

Government extends pulses, oilseeds control order

September 24, 2012 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) In order to moderate the prices of pulses, edible oils and edible oilseeds and ensure their availability to consumers at fair prices, the government Monday extended a control order on the commodities from October 2012 to September 2013.

Pakistani band set to amp up Indian music meter

September 20, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Kolkata, Sep 20 (IANS) Pakistani Sufi rock band Raeth is set to amp up India's music meter as Bollywood beckons it and it lines up collaborations with Indian artists.

UN team probing missing persons issue meets Pak delegations in Quetta

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 16 (ANI): A delegation of the United Nations Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances has discussed the issue of missing persons with Pakistani delegations belonging to various groups and political parties in Quetta.

(SATURDAY) 'Heroine' soundtrack spreads Bollywood flavour (IANS Music Review)

August 31, 2012 at 7:45 PM

Film: "Heroine"; Music Director: Salim-Sulaiman; Lyricist: Niranjan Iyengar; Singers: Sunidhi Chauhan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Aditi Singh Sharma, Benny Dayal, Shreya Ghoshal and Shraddha Pandit; Rating: *** 1/2

"Saaiyaan" the new song from Kareena's Heroine released

August 29, 2012 at 12:21 PM

After the first song "Halkat Jawani" from Madhur Bhandarkar's upcoming movie creating waves among the listeners, Bhandarkar released the video of the second song of the movie titled "Saaiyaan".

Israel may attack Iran before US election: Report

August 22, 2012 at 10:56 PM

London, Aug 22 (IANS) Israel is planning a military strike against Iran's nuclear programme before the US presidential elections in November, a media report said.

J-K Govt.digitises manuscripts to preserve cultural heritage

August 12, 2012 at 3:21 PM

Srinagar, Aug.12 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has started digitisation of archival records, rare books and manuscripts here to preserve the state's cultural heritage.

Mourners gather to honour Sikhs killed in Wisconsin rampage

August 11, 2012 at 5:21 PM

Oak Creek (Wisconsin, US), Aug.11 (ANI): Thousands of mourners gathered at a gym at the Oak Creek High School on Friday to honour the six Sikh worshippers killed by a White Supremacist in a shooting rampage that took place at a temple in Wisconsin in the United States last Sunday.

Iran test-fires 300 km-range missile

August 4, 2012 at 7:37 PM

Tehran, Aug 4 (IANS) Iran Saturday announced it has successfully test-fired a missile with a range of 300 km, state-run IRIB TV reported.

Iran "successfully" test-fires 300 km-range missile

August 4, 2012 at 2:33 PM

Tehran, Aug. 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Iranian defense minister announced Saturday that Iran has "successfully" test-fired a 300 km-range missile, the state IRIB TV website reported.

Are there more tunnels on India-Pakistan border?

July 29, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Jammu, July 29 (IANS) After the discovery of a tunnel running from Pakistan to India, security personnel fear that more such tunnels may have been dug to push terrorists and weapons into Kashmir.

HRD ministry to preserve Kashmir's manuscripts, paintings

July 21, 2012 at 10:34 PM

Srinagar, July 21 (IANS) Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal Saturday said that his ministry has decided to take up preservation of Kashmir's rich manuscript wealth under the national preservation mission.

Air links for smaller cities, towns on anvil: Ajit Singh

July 17, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Bangalore, July 17 (IANS) Smaller cities and towns across India, including in the northeast region would have air connectivity and new airports, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said Tuesday.

Save Maharaja Ranjit Singh's haveli in Pakistan, Badal urges PM

July 17, 2012 at 7:44 PM

Chandigarh, July 17 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Tuesday sought the personal intervention of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for conservation of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's ancestral house in Pakistan.

Vindu reveals family secrets, plans to make documentary on dad

July 17, 2012 at 6:56 PM

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Dara Singh's son Vindu candidly admits he has a half-brother and that he plans to carry forward his father's legacy. He also plans to make a documentary on the legend whom he describes as a metaphor for strength and power.

DGCA chief's removal not linked to Kingfisher troubles: Ajit Singh

July 16, 2012 at 11:28 PM

Bangalore, July 16 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh asserted Monday that removal of E. K. Bharat Bhushan as director general of civil aviation (DGCA) was a "simple administrative decision" and had nothing to with Kingfisher Airlines troubles.

1968 Olympics: India's slide in hockey begins (Sports Special)

July 14, 2012 at 5:12 PM

Behind the veneer of 'unity' and 'team spirit' that was projected to the public, Indian hockey was almost torn apart by petty politics, groupism and ego clashes in the months leading to the 1968 Mexico Olympics where Indian hockey's slide well and truly began.

Kin, locals take out candlelight vigil for release of Pak-held Indian prisoner Sarabjit

July 1, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Amritsar, July 1 (ANI): Residents of Amritsar and relatives of Indian prisoner Sarabjit took out a candlelight vigilhere on Saturday night to urge the Pakistan Government to release him soon.

Surjeet Singh's family in Punjab delighted to hear of his release

June 27, 2012 at 9:52 PM

Ferozpur (Punjab), June 27 (ANI): Celebrations began at Indian prisoner Surjeet Singh's hometown here after Pakistani authorities announced that they were taking steps for his release from prison after a long gap of 30 years.

Sarabjit Singh's family shocked at confusion created by Pakistan

June 27, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Jalandhar, June 27 (ANI): Sarabjit Singh's family has expressed shock at the confusion created by the Pakistan Government after reports emerged that the authorities had decided to release him, but later clarified that they had taken steps to release another Indian prisoner named Surjeet Singh.

Ajit Singh to meet Air India's executive pilots

June 17, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh will meet Air India's executive pilots, who are currently managing all of the airlines' international flights, for a solution to their complaints of stress and operating a tough schedule, informed sources said Sunday.

Mulayam endorses Ramdev campaign on black money

June 12, 2012 at 12:39 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Tuesday said he backed yoga guru Ramdev's campaign to bring back black money stashed in foreign banks.

Air India may sack 300 more pilots, Ajit Singh writes to staff (Third Lead)

June 11, 2012 at 10:23 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Monday wrote to employees of the strike-hit Air India, urging them to be focused on the national carrier's survival and revival plans even as the airline mulled the option of sacking 300 more striking pilots.

Air India management has to decide how long to keep striking pilots: Ajit Singh

June 11, 2012 at 11:43 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): With Air India considering a further crackdown on pilots who are on strike, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Monday said it is for airline management to decide on how long to keep them on their payroll.

Manmohan Singh story has not been told: Salman Khurshid

June 7, 2012 at 1:20 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The Indian media has missed the story about Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, says Union Law, Justice and Minorities Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, as the prime minister comes under attack from Team Anna for suspected irregularities in the allotment of coal mining blocks.

Cabinet to decide on Boeing 787 compensation offer

June 6, 2012 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is expected to take up American aircraft manufacturer Boeing's offer of compensation for the delay in supply of 787 Dreamliner to Air India at its meeting Thursday, a senior official said.

Cabinet to decide on Boeing 787 compensation offer

June 6, 2012 at 3:44 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Wednesday said the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) will decide on Boeing's offer of compensation for the delay in supplying the 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Lady Gaga loves the sitar: Fateh Ali Khan

June 3, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Manali, June 3 (IANS) Delhi-based sitar player Fateh Ali Khan, who performed with Lady Gaga, says that the Grammy award winning singer not only knows about India's classical instruments but also appreciated his work.

'No cover-ups, army's secular character to be maintained'

June 1, 2012 at 7:35 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) There would be no cover-ups and the 'secular, apolitical' character of the force would be maintained, Indian Army chief Gen. Bikram Singh asserted Friday, a day after he assumed command. He also vowed to 'leave the past behind'.

Government announces Air India staff integration process

June 1, 2012 at 6:31 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The government Friday said a uniform employees pay and allowances structure and other working conditions for successful integration of the erstwhile Indian airlines with Air India would start in 45 days.

Ajit Singh promises parity in merged Air India

June 1, 2012 at 3:51 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Friday promised employees of the "erstwhile Air India and Indian Airlines" parity in payscales and working hours in the merged entity but did not unveil any fresh initiatives to end the 25-day strike that has crippled the national carrier.

Ajit Singh promises uniform pay scale for Air India and Indian Airlines pilots

June 1, 2012 at 2:00 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Friday announced a new pay and career progression norms for employees of erstwhile Indian Airlines and Air India to ensure parity in the merged national carrier.

Air India imbroglio: Ajit Singh promises uniform pay, working hours

June 1, 2012 at 1:59 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Friday

'Teri Meri Kahaani' beautifully captures three eras (IANS Music Review)

June 1, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Film: 'Teri Meri Kahaani'; Music Director: Sajid-Wajid; Lyricist: Prasoon Joshi; Singers: Wajid, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shaan, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, Mika Singh, Sonu Niigaam and Shabir Bro; Rating: *** 1/2

Concerned over murder charges against officers: Retiring army chief

May 31, 2012 at 4:57 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) In a parting shot on the day he hung up his boots as the Indian Army chief, Gen. V.K. Singh expressed 'concern' Thursday over murder allegations against officers of an army intelligence unit under the Dimapur-based 3 Corps in the northeast.

Silence is golden: PM on army chief's rows

May 29, 2012 at 11:03 PM

On Board Air India One, May 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday refrained from the rows over army chief Gen. V.K. Singh, saying: "Sometimes silence is golden."

PM to Thein Sein: India, Myanmar on new journey of cooperation

May 28, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Nay Pyi Taw, May 28 (IANS) India and Myanmar have "embarked on a new journey of bilateral cooperation", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said during his talks with President Thein Sein.

No vindictiveness in show cause notice: Army chief

May 25, 2012 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) There was no vindictiveness in issuing a show cause notice to an officer who is in line to succeed the Indian Army chief-designate, incumbent Gen. V.K. Singh asserted Friday, adding it was the 'moral duty' of the officer to answer the charge.

Can hire new pilots, says Ajit Singh

May 25, 2012 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Friday told Air India's striking pilots that the airline may begin hiring new pilots if the 18-day-old strike continued.

Striking Air India pilots meet civil aviation minister

May 25, 2012 at 3:00 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) In a bid to end the 18-day-old strike at national carrier Air India, some of the agitating pilots met Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh here Friday.

Air India crisis: Ready to reinstate sacked pilots on case-by-case basis: Ajit Singh

May 25, 2012 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): With Air India pilots' strike entering its eighteenth day on Friday, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said sacked pilots could be reinstated on a case-by-case basis.

Pilots want to meet minister for dialogue

May 24, 2012 at 8:20 PM

Mumbai/New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The agitating pilots of Air India Thursday sought a meeting with Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh to end the 17-day-old strike that has crippled the airline's international operations.

Air India pilots' strike enters Day 17, passengers left in a lurch

May 24, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Mumbai/New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Passengers continue to be left in a lurch due to the strike by Air India pilots, which entered its seventeenth day on Thursday.

Army chief slaps show cause notice on lt. Gen.

May 23, 2012 at 10:49 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Ahead of his retirement May 31, Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh has slapped a show cause notice on a lieutenant general, who may be considered for the top post over two years from now, for alleged lapses in an operation carried out by an intelligence unit under him in Assam last year.

Ajit Singh cancels US visit to deal with Air India pilots' strike

May 23, 2012 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has cancelled the visit of a delegation led by him to Seattle and Charleston in the United States to take delivery of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in view of the on-going Air India pilots' strike.

Striking pilots say Air India management guilty of Rs.4324 crore financial scam

May 23, 2012 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Striking representatives of the Indian Pilots Guild (IGP) on Wednesday accused the Air India management of being involved in a financial scam worth Rs.4, 324 crore.

Why sing in English: Honey Singh

May 8, 2012 at 6:54 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Punjabi rapper 'Yo Yo' Honey Singh believes the Indian entertainment industry is self-sufficient and can do without international celebrities. He has openly challenged international rapper Akon, and says desi singers must promote Indian languages abroad, instead of aping the west and singing in English.

Artisans urge Omar Abdullah Government to revive heritage art emporium

May 8, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Srinagar, May 8 (ANI): In a bid to revive traditional art and culture that would provide an impetus to the tourism industry, artisans in Jammu and Kashmir urged the state government to restore a heritage art emporium.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and The Dirty Picture top IIFA 2012 nominations

May 4, 2012 at 6:25 PM

Zoya Akhtar's road movie "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" is leading the nomination chart of the 13th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards with 14 nomination, while Vidya Balan's "The Dirty Picture? is very close with 13.

'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' leads IIFA nominations

May 4, 2012 at 4:38 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Zoya Akhtar's road movie "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" is leading the nomination pack of the 13th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards with 14 nods, while Vidya Balan's "The Dirty Picture" follows closely behind with 13.

Be choosy with the soundtrack of 'Dangerous Ishhq' (IANS Music Review)

April 28, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Film: 'Dangerous Ishhq'; Music Director: Himesh Reshammiya; Lyricist: Sameer Anjaan and Shabbir Ahmed; Singers: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Tulsi Kumar, Himesh Reshammiya, Anweshaa, Amrita Kak, Shreya Ghoshal, Shahab Sabri; Rating: ***

Shortcomings abound, 'Tezz' soundtrack still leaves a mark (IANS Music Review)

April 22, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Film: 'Tezz'; Music Director: Sajid-Wajid; Lyricist: Shabbir Ahmed and Jalees Sherwani; Singers: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Mohit Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal, Shaan; Rating: ***

'Jannat 2' a quintessential album for Emraan (IANS Music Review)

April 3, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Film: 'Jannat 2'; Music Director: Pritam Chakraborty; Lyricist: Sayeed Quadri; Singers: Shafqat Amanat Ali, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, KK, Mohit Chauhan, Javed Ali, Nikhil D'Souza and Anupam Amod; Rating:****

Maya's favoured officials dumped

March 29, 2012 at 8:09 PM

Lucknow, March 29 (IANS) Favourite officials of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati were Thursday shunted out to posts that do not carry clout.

UP Polls: second phase voting continues amid tight security

February 11, 2012 at 11:41 AM

The second phase of Uttar Pradesh (UP) Assembly Election 2012 for 59 seats spread in 10 districts begins Saturday morning amid tight security that will decide the fate of 1,098......