Dhan Mandi - Kishan Garh

Everything you need to know about Dhan Mandi - Kishan Garh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Dhan Mandi - Kishan Garh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Odisha gives free cellphones to 5,000 farmers

June 18, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 18 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Tuesday distributed free mobile phones to thousands of farmers here as part of his government's efforts to empower the farming community with latest technology, an official said.

Comedy flick Bajatey Raho Trailer released

June 18, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Watch trailer of upcoming comedy movie Bajatey raho starring Tusshar Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Ravi Kishan, Dolly Ahluwalia and Vishakha Singh in the lead roles.

'Dabang Dolly' tag makes Dolly happy

June 18, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) After playing a woman who runs her own parlour and says 'cheers' with her mother-in-law in "Vicky Donor", Dolly Ahluwalia is being tagged as "Dabang Dolly" and is happy with the tag.

Student commits suicide over Telangana

June 15, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Hyderabad, June 15 (IANS) Apparently frustrated by the delay in the formation of a separate Telangana state, a student of Osmania University in Andhra Pradesh committed suicide early Saturday, police said.

South Indian actors are playing anti-heroes for a reason

June 8, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Chennai, June 8 (IANS) There are no longer absolute black or white roles for lead actors in south Indian cinema. More and more artists are happy to embrace an opportunity to experiment and walk the tightrope between hero and villain to display their creativity and versatility.

Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul appointed Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana HC

May 31, 2013 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of article 217 of the Constitution of India, President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul,

Political scene hots up ahead of by-election (Himachal Newsletter)

May 31, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Shimla, May 31 (IANS) The political scene in Himachal Pradesh has warmed up once again with the two rivals -- the ruling Congress and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) -- readying for the Mandi Lok Sabha by-election June 23.

Judges bid adieu to Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul

May 30, 2013 at 10:49 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Delhi High Court judges and advocates Thursday bid adieu to Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul who has been elevated as the Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Telangana JAC calls for march to assembly

May 29, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Hyderabad, May 29 (IANS) The Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) Wednesday called for a march to the assembly on June 14 to intensify the movement for a separate Telangana state.

Meira Kumar leads parliamentary delegation to Belarus

May 18, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, 18 May 18 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Saturday left for Belarus leading an Indian parliamentary delegation to the east European country.

Life terms for three in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

May 9, 2013 at 6:09 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday sentenced to life imprisonment three convicts in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case in which Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has been acquitted.

Manchu Manoj saves a man's life

May 8, 2013 at 10:40 PM

Chennai, May 8 (IANS) Telugu actor Manchu Manoj has saved the life of a man who had a cardiac arrest at the audio launch of Telugu movie "DK Bose".

Sundeep Kishan's special birthday - mix of work and family (With Image)

May 7, 2013 at 12:40 PM

Hyderab May 7 (IANS) Southern actor Sundeep Kishan turned 26 Tuesday and he has planned to spend quality time with family in the morning and gear up for the biggest audio launch of his career in the evening here.

TV extended reality, no dearth of roles for me: Eijaz Khan

May 3, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Eijaz Khan says television is an "extended reality" and there will be plenty of opportunities for him on the small screen, but he is keen to explore other mediums across the globe.

Anti-Sikh riots case of Sajjan Kumar: Timeline of events

April 30, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Congress leader Sajjan Kumar was Tuesday acquitted by a Delhi court of all charges for allegedly conspiring and inciting a mob during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Sajjan Kumar gets relief in one case

April 30, 2013 at 3:45 PM

In a major relief for the Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, Delhi court has acquitted him in one case of 1984 anti- Sikh riot. District court has provided him the relief for which he has been waiting for very long time.

Sajjan Kumar acquitted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

April 30, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday acquitted Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Sundeep keen to build credibility as actor (With Image)

April 30, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Chennai, April 30 (IANS) For someone who doesn't come from a star family, it's important to build credibility with different roles, says southern actor Sundeep Kishan, who is currently basking in the success of his recent Tamil film "Yaaruda Mahesh".

Court notice to cops on elderly couple's plea

April 23, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued notice to the city police and sought from it a report on an elderly couple's plea that they were being harassed by police officials looking for their son.

MCD: Delegation of deliberative wing meets L.K.Advani

April 18, 2013 at 7:12 PM

A delegation of Deliberative Wings of all three Corporations of Delhi met with the Hon?ble Lt. Governor. The delegation includes Mayors of South, East and North Delhi,

Wildlife authorities fit satellite collars on endangered rare Kashmiri red deer

April 9, 2013 at 2:45 PM

Srinagar, Apr 9 (ANI): Wildlife authorities in Srinagar set-up satellite collars on Hangul, an endangered Kashmiri red deer, to identify threats to the species and formulate a strategy for conservation.

Post accident, Sundeep harps on road safety

April 4, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Chennai, April 4 (IANS) Southern actor Sundeep Kishan was very fortunate to walk unhurt from an accident Wednesday, but in the process learned something very important about road safety.

Vidya was Agnihotri's first choice for women empowerment film

April 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, who is all set to make a film on women's empowerment for T Series, was keen to sign Vidya Balan for the lead role.

Ignoring opposition protest, Andhra hikes electricity tariff

March 30, 2013 at 10:10 PM

Hyderabad, March 30 (IANS) Ignoring opposition protests and despite an unprecedented electricity shortage, Andhra Pradesh government Saturday hiked the electricity tariff by about 15 percent, imposing over Rs.6,000 crore burden on people.

Man shot dead after spat with friends on Holi

March 28, 2013 at 9:46 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) A 25-year-old man was shot dead outside his house by one of four drunken people he was playing Holi with, police said Thursday.

Neil an encounter specialist in 'Dussehra'

March 26, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) After playing characters with grey shades in "Johnny Gaddar" and horror thriller "3G", now Neil Nitin Mukesh will be seen as an encounter specialist in "Dussehra".

When Ravi Kishan mistook producer as actress

March 23, 2013 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Actor Ravi Kishan got confused when he first met producer Krishika Lulla and thought that she is a lead actress of his upcoming film "Bhajathe Raho".

'Maranthen Mannithen' - love of a different kind (Tamil Movie Review)

March 22, 2013 at 2:58 PM

Film: "Maranthen Mannithen"; Actors: Aadi Pinisetty, Taapsee Pannu, Lakshmi Manchu, Sundeep Kishan and Ravi Babu; Director: Kumar Nagendra; Rating: ***

Political donations: Centre clears air on foreign firms

March 19, 2013 at 9:29 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court was Wednesday told by the government that Vedanta Resources Plc and other companies, named in a petition alleging illegal foreign funding for the Congress and the BJP, are not international entities.

'Gundello Godari' mints Rs.14.83 crore in opening weekend

March 12, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Chennai, March 12 (IANS) Lakshmi Manchu's Telugu romantic-drama "Gundello Godari", a love story set against the Godavari 1986 floods, has raked in Rs.14.83 crore in its opening weekend worldwide.

Delhi HC rejects plea on 'Jolly LLB'

March 8, 2013 at 12:11 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday dismissed a plea for staying the release of Hindi film "Jolly LLB" on the ground that certain of its scenes depict lawyers in a "bad light".

Court refuses to stay release of film 'Jolly LLB'

March 6, 2013 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Delhi High Court Wednesday refused to stay the release of upcoming Hindi film "Jolly LLB" and reserved its order on a plea alleging that its trailers were defamatory to lawyers.

Water the biggest challenge in 'Gundello Godari': Lakshmi

March 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Chennai, March 6 (IANS) Telugu actor-producer Lakshmi Manchu says water was the biggest challenge in her forthcoming Telugu romantic-drama "Gundello Godari", a story set against the backdrop of 1986 Godavari floods.

Alleged LeT letter warns of more terror attacks in Hyderabad

February 24, 2013 at 9:39 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 24 (IANS) Three days after twin bomb blasts killed 16 people and injured over 115 others here, a letter said to be sent by the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) claimed responsibility and threatened more terror attacks.

'Zila Ghaziabad' big comeback for me: Vivek Oberoi

February 23, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Vivek Oberoi is happy with the response to his latest release "Zila Ghaziabad" and says the film has been a "big comeback" for him.

Ravi Kishan to fight elections

February 22, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan is set to enter the field of politics and reveals that he will be fighting elections.

BJP calls for shut down in Andhra over Hyderbad Twin blasts

February 22, 2013 at 12:50 PM

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for a shutdown in Andhra Pradesh Friday to condemn the twin bomb blasts here, which killed 14 people and injured over 100....................

BJP calls for shutdown in Andhra Pradesh

February 22, 2013 at 8:50 AM

Hyderabad, Feb 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for a shutdown in Andhra Pradesh Friday to condemn the twin bomb blasts here, which killed 14 people and injured over 100.

Transport, banking services hit in Punjab, Haryana

February 20, 2013 at 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): The two-day nationwide strike called by eleven major trade unions today has impacted banking services and crippled public transport in major cities.

Tusshar suggested numerological changes for 'Bhajathe Raho'

February 19, 2013 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Krishika Lulla's "Bhajathe Raho" was earlier titled "Bajate Raho", until actor Tusshar Kapoor suggested that she consult a numerologist and bring the required changes for luck.

Item numbers are like special appearances: Geeta Basra

February 10, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Music and dance are the USPs of any Indian movie, feels Geeta Basra, who is doing an item number in "Zilla Ghaziabad" and claims "many come to watch a film just for one song".

11 months on, Akhilesh Yadav begins calling the shots (Uttar Pradesh Newsletter)

February 9, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Lucknow, Feb 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is finally walking out of father Mulayam Singh Yadav's shadow, carefully building the state's business profile, looking into the nitty-gritty of key government schemes and rejigging the bureaucracy and his council of ministers. As an aide put it, 'Bhaiyyaji' is finally calling the shots.

High court notice to Congress, BJP on foreign funding

February 4, 2013 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday issued notice to the Congress and the BJP on a plea seeking directive for a CBI or SIT probe for allegedly taking donations from subsidiaries of Britain-based Vedanta Group.

Hemant Thatte to do cameo in 'Sanskaar.. Dharohar Apnon Ki!'

January 22, 2013 at 6:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Actor Hemant Thatte, known for his performances in shows "Kumkum", "Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki", and "CID", will feature in a cameo in "Sanskaar.. Dharohar Apnon Ki!".

Ravi Kishan set for breakout year in Bollywood

January 17, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) For Bhojpuri star and TV personality Ravi Kishan, this could be his breakout year in Bollywood. He has at least four big banner films lined up for 2013, where he will be cast along with some of the top Bollywood stars.

IT commissioner to take psycho test over 'lewd' comments

January 16, 2013 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) An Income Tax Commissioner was Wednesday directed by the Delhi High Court to get himself psychologically assessed for making "lewd" and "scurrilous" statements against female colleagues despite previous warnings.

Jantar Mantar: Beacon of hope for justice seekers (One month after Dec 16 gang-rape)

January 16, 2013 at 2:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Jagjeet Kaur, a 30-year-old rape victim from Punjab, was frustrated after running from pillar to post for two years seeking justice. Finally, she landed in Delhi, beginning her hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, the tourist landmark in the centre of Delhi that has been the month-long epicenter of the protests against the Delhi gang-rape that she says inspired her to fight on.

'Sangam' of technology and tradition at Kumbh

January 14, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Allahabad, Jan 14 (IANS) It was a rare 'sangam' of technology and tradition on day one of Maha Kumbh 2013 Monday with Google map integration, GPS and 'flying cameras' making their advent in the 55-day festival, the biggest religious congregation anywhere in the world that is estimated to draw tens of millions from India and around the world.

Vivek Agnihotri to work on social comedy

January 4, 2013 at 11:35 AM

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) After experimenting with adult film "Hate Story" and working on socio-political drama "Freedom", filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri will take on a social comedy project.

I've stepped out of 'Hate Story 2': Vivek Agnihotri

December 29, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, who recently made erotic thriller "Hate Story", says he has stepped out of the movie's sequel.

Himachal cabinet recommends dissolution of assembly

December 21, 2012 at 6:37 PM

Shimla, Dec 21 (IANS) A day after Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal submitted his resignation to Governor Urmila Singh, the state cabinet Friday recommended dissolution of the state assembly.

Court refuses to stay Bharti Infratel public issue

December 11, 2012 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday refused to stay the initial public offering (IPO) of Bharti Infratel Ltd (BIL) on a petition alleging that the foundation of the issue is fraudulent.

Priyanka wants lessons from Mary Kom

December 5, 2012 at 4:12 PM

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra, who is set to play M.C. Mary Kom in a movie, is keen to learn from the Olympic bronze medallist how to wear boxing gloves.

'Routine Love Story' is simple, honest and entertaining (Telugu Movie Review)

November 24, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Film: "Routine Love Story"; Director: Praveen Sattaru; Cast: Sundeep Kishan, Regina Cassandra, M.S Narayana, Vennela Kishore, Hema, Chandra Mohan, Kavita, Krishnudu and Jayaprakash Reddy; Rating: ***

Man stabbed to death in road rage

November 16, 2012 at 10:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) A 25?year?old man was stabbed to death during a scuffle with four men during road rage, police said Friday. One of the attackers was later arrested.

Digvijay Singh has gone out of his senses, alleges Rakhi Sawant

November 11, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Mumbai, Nov. 11 (ANI): Hitting back at Digvijay Singh over his alleged remark where he compared her with activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal, Bollywood item girl Rakhi Sawant on Sunday said the Congress General Secretary has gone out of his senses.

Youngest Indian filmmaker creates record, features thousands of students in a song

November 11, 2012 at 3:47 PM

Bangalore, Nov. 11 (ANI): The youngest Indian filmmaker Master Kishan Shrikanth, added another feather to his cap, by featuring around 35,000 students in a promotional song for his forthcoming film 'Teenage'.

BJP rally in Hyderabad triggers tension

November 10, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 10 (IANS) A rally by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) created mild tension here Saturday with the police arresting its leaders and activists for trying to advance towards the state secretariat, an official said.

Tharoor to Modi: My wife is priceless

October 30, 2012 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) "My wife is priceless," an outraged union minister of state Shashi Tharoor said Tuesday as he took on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his jibe about a "Rs.50 crore girlfriend".

Three held for cricket betting

October 29, 2012 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Three people were arrested for betting on a cricket match of the Champions League T-20 tournament played in South Africa, police said Monday.

Two held for supplying arms for Rs.5.25 crore heist

October 29, 2012 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Two illicit arms suppliers, who sold weapons to robbers for the Rs.5.25 crore heist here last month, were arrested and three pistols and 10 cartridges recovered from them, police said Monday.

Court allows release of 'Chakravyuh' film's song

October 17, 2012 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday allowed the release of the song "Mehengai" from upcoming Bollywood movie "Chakravyuh", saying that in the contextual setting of the movie the "song is not defamatory".

Weeklong audio release for 'Routine Love Story'

October 15, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Chennai, Oct 15 (IANS) The makers of Telugu romantic entertainer "Routine Love Story", which raised eyebrows for a quirky title, have a unique audio promotional strategy. They will launch one song, each day, starting Monday, over the next five days.

Lakshmi Manchu's flood-themed movie impresses Rajinikanth

October 15, 2012 at 2:44 PM

Chennai, Oct 15 (IANS) Superstar Rajinikanth, who is considered a man of few words, surprised Telugu actor-producer Lakshmi Manchu when he praised the subject of her upcoming Telugu-Tamil bilingual "Gundello Godari".

Himachal polls: Seat of Virbhadra's confidant changed

October 11, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Shimla, Oct 11 (IANS) The Congress party's central leadership Thursday changed the seat of a close confidant of Himachal Pradesh Congress president Virbhadra Singh ahead of the Nov 4 assembly polls, a move that may irk the former chief minister.

Alert DTC driver saves lives as bus brakes fail near Batra Hospital

October 10, 2012 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (ANI): An alert Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) driver risked his life and showed presence of mind to save several lives near Sangam Vihar's Batra Hospital here on Tuesday.

Delhi gets two months to file report on waterlogging

October 9, 2012 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Delhi government was Tuesday given two months by the Delhi High Court to find solutions to and submit a report on waterlogging and flooding of roads in the city.

Goons ruling the roost in Akhilesh's UP: Mayawati

October 9, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) BSP president Mayawati Tuesday billed the seven-month-old Akhilesh Yadav government in Uttar Pradesh as an "utter failure" and alleged that goons of the ruling Samajwadi Party had let loose terror in the state.

Two houses robbed at gunpoint in Ghaziabad

October 8, 2012 at 10:35 PM

Ghaziabad, Oct 8 (IANS) Unidentified armed robbers looted cash, jewellery and other valuables worth about Rs.35 lakh from the house of a retired official of the external affairs ministry Monday, police said.

Brothers shot dead over water dispute

October 4, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Lucknow, Oct 4 (IANS) Two brothers were shot dead over a water dispute Thursday in the ancestral village of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, police said.

After winning 'Jhalak...', Gurmeet eyes Bollywood

September 30, 2012 at 10:34 PM

Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Television actor Gurmeet Choudhary, who has won the "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5", is overjoyed and overwhelmed and says that his next destination is Bollywood.

Seven of snatcher gang held in Delhi

September 29, 2012 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Seven people belonging to a dreaded gang of snatchers have been arrested here for motorcycle-borne robberies and for possessing illegal arms, police said Saturday.

Flipkart presents TiE-Aspire Young Achiever awards

September 29, 2012 at 4:42 PM

New Delhi , Sep 29 (IANS) The New Delhi chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) and Aspire, a capital management venture, along with Flipkart, one of the country's largest e-commerce brands, presented the fourth TiE-Aspire Young Achiever Awards to three trailblazers here on Saturday.

TiEcon 2012 to be held in Delhi

September 26, 2012 at 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), the world largest body of entrepreneurs, corporate leaders and professionals, will host its annual conference TiEcon here Friday and Saturday, with over 1,000 global delegates.

Manoj Tiwari, Ravi Kishan to adopt animals at Patna zoo

September 22, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Patna, Sep 22 (IANS) Bhojpuri film actors Manoj Tiwari and Ravi Kishan have expressed interest in adopting animals at the Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park here, officials said Saturday.

NHAI, Gurgaon expressway operator settle dispute

September 18, 2012 at 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Tuesday informed the Delhi High Court that it would withdraw a termination order issued to the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway's concessionaire as they had sorted out their differences.

After shooting, Agra jewellers on strike

September 17, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Agra, Sep 17 (IANS) Jewellery shops all over Agra were shut Monday to protest the attempted murder of a leading jeweller, Anand Agarwal, on the busy Mahatma Gandhi Road.

Telangana celebrates liberation day, four injured in clashes

September 17, 2012 at 12:46 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 17 (IANS) Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh Monday celebrated 'liberation day' amid tensions at Osmania University where four people were injured in clashes with police, who prevented them from taking out a rally towards the state assembly, officials said.

Faster development when India fully literate: Ansari

September 8, 2012 at 11:11 PM

Lucknow, Sep 8 (IANS) Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari Saturday said India's development would be fast-tracked from the day the country attained complete literacy.

Delhi sets up panel to check waterlogging

September 5, 2012 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) The city government Wednesday informed the Delhi High Court that it has constitute a 15-member co-ordination committee to find solutions to the problem of waterlogging during rains.

Telangana demand picks up momentum again

September 5, 2012 at 4:33 PM

New Delhi/Hyderabad, Sep 5 (IANS) The demand for separate statehood to Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh is picking up momentum with the BJP's fast in the national capital Wednesday and a committee setting a Sep 29 deadline for the UPA government to initiate the process for the same.

Custodial death case: Three Delhi policemen, one ex- govt. official sent to jail by court

August 30, 2012 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug.30 (ANI): An additional sessions court here, has sentenced two former Delhi Police sub-inspectors-Satish Kumar Kadain and Inder Singh Rana, and constable Ramesh Chand to ten years rigorous imprisonment and leveled a fine of Rs.25,000/-each on them.

NHAI, Gurgaon expressway operator get time for talks

August 30, 2012 at 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday granted more time to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway's concessionaire to settle their differences and consider an out-of-court settlement.

Learning came with the experience for 'Khwaabb' director

August 29, 2012 at 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) "Khwaabb" is his first movie and director Zaid Ali Khan says that irrespective of which film institute one has been to, it is the movie-making process that actually teaches you the nuances of direction.

Set up committee to prevent waterlogging, says high court

August 28, 2012 at 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday asked the state government to constitute a committee of senior officers from various authorities to evolve a mechanism to desilt drains and prevent waterlogging during rains.

Veteran actor AK Hangal passes away

August 26, 2012 at 10:58 AM

Mumbai, Aug 26 (ANI): Veteran Bollywood actor Avtar Kishan Hangal aka AK Hangal passed away here today. He was 95.

Jimmy on weight loss spree (Movie Snippets)

August 25, 2012 at 12:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Jimmy Shergill is on a strict weight loss spree to look younger for his role in a new movie.

Court slams Delhi civic agencies for waterlogging

August 21, 2012 at 10:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday slammed the civic agencies of Delhi for not taking steps to desilt drains and prevent waterlogging during rains, and asked them to present maps related to the drainage system by Aug 28.

Russia emerges champion, Kishan gets individual gold

August 19, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Chennai, Aug 19 (IANS) Top seeds Russia emerged clear winners after the ninth and final round of the Tata IBCA Chess Olympiad for the Blind at Hotel Le Royal Meridien here Sunday.

Chess for blind: India down Kazakhastan

August 18, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Chennai, Aug 18 (IANS) Hosts India 'A' came up with an inspired show to defeat Kazakhastan 3-1 in the eighth round of the Tata 14th IBCA Chess Olympiad for the Blind here Saturday.

Chess: India upset leaders Spain

August 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Chennai, Aug 16 (IANS) India 'A' scored a stunning 2.5 - 1.5 win over Spain to move into second spot with 9 match points after the sixth round of the TATA 14th IBCA Chess Olympiad for the Blind here Thursday.

Spain down UK to take lead

August 14, 2012 at 8:36 PM

Chennai, Aug 14 (IANS) Spain moved to the top of the table with 10 match points with a narrow win over United Kingdom in the fifth round of the TATA 14th IBCA Chess Olympiad for the Blind here Tuesday.

Unemployment allowance to be given from September: Akhilesh

August 14, 2012 at 12:01 AM

Lucknow, Aug 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday announced that the provision of taking work from beneficiaries of the unemployment allowance has been done away with and added that its distribution would begin from the first week of September.

Court notice to Dikshit, centre on Lokayukta report

August 13, 2012 at 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday issued notice to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and the central government on a plea alleging that a Lokayukta report suggesting "cautioning" of Dikshit was "diluted".

Ravi Kishan excited about first solo-hero Hindi film

August 13, 2012 at 5:53 PM

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Bhojpuri superstar Ravi Kishan, who has so far only done supporting roles in Bollywood films, is happy to be doing his first solo hero Hindi movie "Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal".

Spain surprise Russia in Chess Olympiad

August 12, 2012 at 8:49 PM

Chennai, Aug 12 (IANS) Spain found an unlikely hero in FIDE Master Desnjose Candalija who helped them upset top seed and defending champions Russia in the third round of World Chess Olympiad for Blind here Sunday.

Chess Olympiad: Three teams share lead

August 11, 2012 at 11:37 PM

Chennai, Aug 11 (IANS) Poland, Spain and Germany moved into lead after the second round of the TATA 14th IBCA Chess Olympiad for the Blind here Saturday.

Ravi Kishan out of 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5'

August 11, 2012 at 9:45 PM

Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) Bhojpuri superstar Ravi Kishan is the latest to be voted out of popular dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5".

'Freedom' cast to attend workshops to hone skills

August 8, 2012 at 12:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Director Vivek Agnihotri is taking no chances with his debut production "Freedom". He is planning to conduct workshops here for the cast of the political thriller.

Shibani, Punit turn showstoppers (TV Snippets)

August 4, 2012 at 4:17 PM

Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) After wowing the audiences with their stint in dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5", TV host Shibani Dandekar and her choreographer Punit Pathak scorched the ramp as showstoppers at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week.