Ernakulam Hindi Prachar Sabha

Everything you need to know about Ernakulam Hindi Prachar Sabha: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Ernakulam Hindi Prachar Sabha: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Don't want to get typecast as half foreign, half Indian: Kristina

May 24, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Australian model-actress Kristina Akheeva, to be seen as a British girl in the forthcoming comedy "Yamla Pagla Deewana 2" (YPD2), hopes she is not trapped in the image of a "foreign girl".

High hopes of CM and Congress making Bangalore better (Karnataka Newsletter)

May 24, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Bangalore, May 24 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seems to have raised hopes of better times for this capital as he has kept with himself the Bangalore and IT departments, apart from his pet subject - finance.

PM, two others vie for two Rajya Sabha seats in Assam

May 23, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Guwahati, May 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and two others are in the contest for two Rajya Sabha seats from Assam, officials said here Thursday. The poll is slated for May 30.

Himachal achieves Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan targets

May 23, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Shimla, May 23 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh has achieved 100 percent target of enrolment, retention and transition of students in Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), the central government's programme for achievement of universalisation of elementary education, an official said Thursday.

Dalai Lama's website to go Hindi

May 23, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Dharamsala, May 23 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is all set to reach out to Indians in Hindi.

BJP targets government over new CAG

May 22, 2013 at 7:42 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The BJP Wednesday targeted the UPA government over appointment of Shashi Kant Sharma as the new Comptroller and Auditor General of India, and said there was "institutional conflict of interest" as he will be auditing defence deals which were finalised during his term as defence secretary.

Anti-incumbency may affect UPA in parliamentary polls: Congress MP

May 22, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Panaji, May 22 (IANS) The anti-incumbency factor could affect the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, a Congress MP and former Goa chief minister Francisco Sardinha said Wednesday.

Manmohan is leader neither of party nor country: BJP

May 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) As the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) got down to celebrating its fourth anniversary, the BJP Wednesday trained its guns on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said he was leader neither of his party nor the country.

Manmohan is neither leader of party nor country: BJP

May 22, 2013 at 12:54 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) As the UPA got down to celebrating its fourth anniversary, the BJP Wednesday trained its guns on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said he was neither leader of his party nor the country.

Jimmy Shergill looking forward to work with Pakistan film industry

May 22, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Karachi, May 22 (ANI): Jimmy Shergill has said that Hindi and Punjabi films have a huge audience from Pakistan - especially in Canada.

Lok Sabha speaker meets Belarus president

May 21, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Minsk (Belarus), May 21 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar has told Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko that India deeply values its relations with the east European country, a statement from her office said Tuesday.

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.

Li seeks to impress with 'namaste' informal style

May 21, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang elicited smiles and applause from his audience Tuesday morning with his informal and friendly manner, not the least by beginning his address with a "namaste".

I thought I'm too ugly to be an actress: Shruti Haasan

May 21, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Actress Shruti Haasan, daughter of legendary actor Kamal Haasan and actress Sarika, always wanted to be in showbiz, but was skeptical about facing the camera because she didn't find herself attractive enough to be a heroine.

UPA releases TV spot on communal amity

May 21, 2013 at 12:54 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Amar, Akbar and Anthony are the buzzwords in the latest United Progressive Alliance (UPA) television commercial Sadbhav (good faith), which seeks to showcase communal harmony and unity among people in various parts of the country.

Working birthday for Mohanlal

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Chennai, May 21 (IANS) Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who turns 53 Tuesday, will be busy shooting for upcoming Tamil action-drama "Jilla".

Dhanush finds dubbing for 'Raanjhanaa' tough

May 20, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Chennai, May 20 (IANS) Tamil actor Dhanush, who has begun dubbing for his upcoming Hindi debut "Raanjhanaa", says he finds the experience tough but wishes to give his best to satisfy his audiences.

Avika Gor doesn't mind playing mature roles

May 20, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Avika Gor is barely 15 years old but she has played an 18-year-old married woman Roli in "Sasural Simar Ka". And the actress says she doesn't have a problem playing mature roles.

Still a struggler: Sangeeth Sivan

May 20, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Despite an over two-decade stint in filmmaking business and quite a few hits to his credit, director Sangeeth Sivan calls himself a struggler in comparison to his filmmaker brother Santosh Sivan.

Ajay, Sonakshi to team up again? (Movie Snippets)

May 20, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) After "Son Of Sardaar", actors Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha will reportedly come together again for one of Prabhudheva's upcoming directorials.

For the elderly in US, poetry blunts the pain of isolation

May 20, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Chicago, May 20 (IANS) A woman in her seventies takes the microphone to recite a short poem, which, she warned the men present, was on the hazards of flirting. "Cheda na karo ate jatein raston mein, pale pad gayi to mushkil hogi" (Do not flirt with every girl who crosses your path, if she falls for you, you will have a problem).

Hurdles galore as UPA walks road to Ballot 2014 (Four years of UPA II government)

May 19, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Corruption scandals past and present have cast long shadows on the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government that completes four years of its second term May 22, amid a big question mark on whether it will be back for a third time.

The journey of the land acquisition bill (With Land acquisition bill will lead to corporatization:

May 19, 2013 at 1:10 PM

* The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011 is meant to replace the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

Polls biggest source of corruption: Former CEC

May 18, 2013 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Elections have become the biggest source of corruption in India, former chief election commissioner (CEC) S.Y. Quraishi has said, while stressing for the need for poll reforms.

Arjun Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran promote 'Aurangzeb' in Gurgaon

May 16, 2013 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): The lead actors of Yash Raj's upcoming crime drama Aurangzeb - Arjun Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran- promoted their film in Gurgaon.

'Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya' not Shruti Haasan's comeback film

May 16, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) After a two-year gap, Shruti Haasan returns to Hindi movies with "Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya" and clarifies that the Prabhudheva directorial venture can't be tagged as her comeback movie.

Amitabh addresses Cannes audience in Hindi

May 16, 2013 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) It was a "historic moment" for Amitabh Bachchan to be invited to open the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival with his "The Great Gatsby" co-star Leonardo DiCaprio. Big B made the experience more special by addressing the audience in his mother tongue Hindi.

No alliance with BJD in 2014 elections: BJP

May 15, 2013 at 11:18 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 15 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said Wednesday that it would not ally with Odisha's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in the 2014 general elections.

GoM on CBI autonomy an eyewash: BJP

May 15, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday termed "an eyewash" the decision of the central government to form a Group of Ministers (GoM) to look into the issue of autonomy of the Central Bureau of Investigation.

'Will do all I can to accelerate Assam's economy to remove poverty', assures PM

May 15, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Guwahati, May 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who submitted his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha seat from here today, expressed his gratitude to Assam for sending him to the upper house and said that he would do all possible to accelerate the state's economy so as to eliminate poverty.

PM files Rajya Sabha nomination from Assam

May 15, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Guwahati, May 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh filed his nomination for a fifth consecutive term in the Rajya Sabha here Wednesday.

PM files Rajya Sabha nomination from Assam

May 15, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Guwahati, May 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha here Wednesday, informed sources said.

Manmohan Singh files Rajya Sabha nomination papers in Guwahati(Lead:Manmohan)

May 15, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Guwahati, May 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday submitted his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha seat, whose term as Member of Parliament (MP) expires later in the month.

Manmohan Singh to file Rajya Sabha nomination in Guwahati today

May 15, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Guwahati, May 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, whose term as Member of Parliament (MP) expires next month, will arrive in Guwahati today to file his nomination for a fresh term.

BJP not to contest Howrah by-poll

May 14, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) In a volte face days after announcing its candidate for the Howrah Lok Sabha by-polls, the BJP Tuesday said it would not field a candidate as it wanted to concentrate on the upcoming panchayat polls.

Industrialist arrested in 2012 horse trading case

May 14, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Ranchi, May 14 (IANS) The CBI Tuesday arrested industrialist R.K. Agrawal, who contested the 2012 Rajya Sabha poll as an independent candidate. The poll was countermanded by the Election Commission after Rs.2.15 crore in cash was recovered allegedly from Agrawal's vehicle.

PM's RS term expires next month, notification issued in Assam for polls to two seats

May 14, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, whose term as Member of Parliament (MP) expires next month, will arrive in Guwahati on Wednesday to file his nomination for a fresh term.

CBI slammed for lax probe into Kerala custody death

May 14, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Kochi, May 14 (IANS) A Kerala court Tuesday expressed its displeasure over the manner in which the CBI conducted a probe into the involvement of two Kerala Police officials in an alleged custody death.

Jat community should get reservation: Amarinder Singh

May 12, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Shimla, May 12 (IANS) Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh Sunday said the Jat community should get reservation under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.

Will Manyata step in to promote 'Policegiri'?

May 12, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Producer T.P. Aggarwal, who recently wrapped up shooting for Sanjay Dutt starrer "Policegiri", says the actor's wife Manyata "may step in" to promote the film, but clarified nothing has been "finalised" yet.

Which actor wants to be reborn as Dhanush? (With Image)

May 12, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Chennai, May 12 (IANS) Telugu actor Harshvardhan Rane claims to be Dhanush's biggest fan in the industry and takes inspiration from him.

SRK gets Chevalier Sivaji Award

May 12, 2013 at 1:18 AM

Chennai, May 12 (IANS) Bollywood baadshah Shahrukh Khan was conferred with Chevalier Sivaji Award, constituted after veteran Tamil actor Sivaji Ganeshan, Saturday here at the 7th edition of Vijay awards.

Dhanush finding it tough to learn Hindi

May 11, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Southern star Dhanush's first Hindi film "Raanjhanaa" is all set to release and the actor says he has still not been able to learn Hindi.

'Raanjhnaa' promoted in 'desi style'

May 11, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): Bollywood's upcoming romantic film 'Raanjhnaa', which stars Sonam Kapoor and Dhanush, was promoted in a complete desi style in Mumbai.

Rahman a true Raanjhanaa: Dhanush

May 11, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Tamil actor Dhanush, who is set to make his Bollywood debut with Anand L Rai's "Raanjhanaa", minces no words in praising the Oscar-winning music composer of the film, A.R. Rahman, terming him a true Raanjhanaa.

Script will always be my priority: Southern star Dhanush

May 11, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Southern superstar Dhanush, who is set to debut in Bollywood with Aanand L. Rai's love saga "Raanjhanaa", says his choice of films will always depend on script no matter how many offers he get from Bollywood in future.

Goa to host BJP national executive

May 11, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Panaji, May 11 (IANS) Goa will host the forthcoming Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national executive where the party's roadmap for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls will be discussed, a BJP leader said Saturday.

Sherlyn to don seven Indian costumes at Cannes

May 11, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actress Sherlyn Chopra, set to attend the 66th Cannes International Film Festival where the second trailer of her debut film "Kamasutra 3D" will be unveiled, will wear different costumes from seven parts of India.

Government has allies' support on Food Security Bill: Manish Tewari

May 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Mumbai/New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Friday said that the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government has complete support of its coalition partners on the Food Security Bill.

Dalit activists join DU teachers against four-year course

May 10, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Dalit activists Friday joined Delhi University (DU) teachers in protesting against the four-year undergraduate course, saying it will discourage students from economically and socially marginalised sections.

A zombie fiesta, 'Go Goan Gone' stressbuster (IANS Movie Review - Rating: ***)

May 10, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Film: "Go Goa Gone"; Cast: Kunal Khemu, Vir Das, Anand Tiwari, Puja Gupta and Saif Ali Khan; Directors: Krishna DK-Raj Nidimoru; Rating: ***

Cabinet nod to amendments in cooperative societies bill

May 9, 2013 at 9:26 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Cabinet Thursday approved amendments to the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2010, pending in the Lok Sabha, to ensure its provisions are in conformity with the Constitution (Ninety-Seventh Amendment) Act, 2011, an official statement said.

'Lapataganj' returns with season 2

May 9, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Did you miss hearing "Je baat" and "Oji" on your TV, then here is good news for you, "Lapataganj" will be back on TV soon with Indumati and Mukundi.

Bumpy road for Congress, uphill task for BJP (News Analysis)

May 9, 2013 at 5:36 PM

Bangalore, May 9 (IANS) Set to form a government on its own in Karnataka after nine years, the Congress faces a bumpy road. In contrast, the BJP, which lost power, has an uphill task of rebuilding the shattered morale of the organization.

Bollywood has bigger scope: Sangeeth Sivan

May 9, 2013 at 5:36 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Starting his career with Malayalam cinema and making films like "Vyooham" and "Snehapoorvam Anna", Sangeeth Sivan got attracted to Bollywood because of its wider reach and bigger budgets.

With 45-50 working days left, fate of 116 bills hangs fire

May 9, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) With just about 45-50 working days left in the current Lok Sabha's life, the fate of a staggering 116 bills, including those relating to food security and land acquisition, is hanging fire, experts say.

MMS clip is scene from movie: Veena Malik

May 8, 2013 at 10:40 PM

Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) Fielding questions about her raunchy MMS video that went viral, Pakistani model-turned-actress Veena Malik Wednesday clarified that the clipping in question was a scene from her forthcoming Bollywood film "Zindagi 50-50."

Google violating mapping law: Tarun Vijay

May 8, 2013 at 10:16 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) BJP MP Tarun Vijay Wednesday again accused Google of violating India's mapping laws by showing vital military installations with annotations and asked the government to take steps to access the data the company possessed.

Drubbed in Karnataka, BJP looks to keep up anti-Congress campaign

May 8, 2013 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Disappointed by the poll verdict in Karnataka, the BJP Wednesday sought to downplay the impact of the results on the momentum of its campaign against the UPA government and said it will work on correctives.

Manmohan Singh's Rajya Sabha term expires on June 14

May 8, 2013 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's term as Member of Parliament (MP) expires on June 14 with the Election Commission today announcing the election for the two Rajya Sabha seats from Assam will be held on May 30.

Pakistani actress Veena Malik favours 'quantity with quality'

May 8, 2013 at 8:56 PM

Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) Acknowledging that Bollywood has been "very generous" to her, Pakistani actress Veena Malik Wednesday said that her mantra is "quantity with quality".

UPA committed to passage of Food Security Bill: PM

May 8, 2013 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, today said the UPA Government is committed to the passage of Food Security Bill.

CBI preparing letter rogatory in chopper case

May 8, 2013 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The CBI is preparing letters rogatory as part of its probe into the alleged kickbacks in the VVIP helicopter deal with Augusta Westland, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Wednesday.

Parliament adjourned as it wasn't running: Speaker

May 8, 2013 at 7:04 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Speaker Meira Kumar Wednesday said she adjourned the Lok Sabha sine die two days ahead of schedule as it was "not running".

Family keeps Khushboo away from acting (With Image)

May 8, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Chennai, May 8 (IANS) Khushboo Sundar, a popular southern actresses of the 1990s, says she is so busy spending time with her loved ones that she can barely find time for cinema.

Congress must now build on Karnataka win, say experts

May 8, 2013 at 5:44 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Karnataka win will be a sure morale booster for the Congress, now battling charges of corruption, but the real challenge will be to focus on good governance ahead of the next round of state elections and the 2014 Lok Sabha battle, experts say.

SP spoils Deve Gowda family celebration

May 8, 2013 at 4:48 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) Wednesday became the unlikely spoiler of celebration in JD-S president H.D. Deve Gowda's family by defeating his daughter-in-law in Karnataka.

Now, Congress has to choose Karnataka CM

May 8, 2013 at 4:48 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The Congress, set to return to power in Karnataka after seven years, now faces the big battle of selecting the chief minister from amongst several aspirants for the post.

DU panel approves new course structure for 28 departments

May 8, 2013 at 1:44 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): With admissions for new four-year undergraduate programmes set to begin from next month, the Delhi University's Academic Council has approved new course structure for 28 departments.

Parliament adjourned sine die

May 8, 2013 at 1:44 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): Both Houses of Parliament adjourned sine die on Wednesday, two days before the scheduled end of the Budget Session.

It's rugged looks for Arjun in 'D-Day' (With Image)

May 8, 2013 at 1:36 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Described as one of the most good looking actors in Hindi cinema, Arjun Rampal will sport rugged looks in his forthcoming film "D-Day".

Indian-origin woman in Trinidad seeks government security

May 7, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Port of Spain, May 7 (IANS) A terrified 46-year-old Indian-origin woman in Trinidad and Tobago is seeking security for her and her three children from this country's government following the unsolved killings of her husband and father-in-law and threats to her.

Manish Tewari hopes Food Security Bill will be passed by Parliament

May 7, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday expressed confidence that the Food Security Bill will be passed by the Parliament.

Working in multilingual cinema evolved me as an actor: Preeti Jhangiani

May 7, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Besides Bollywood, actress Preeti Jhangiani has worked in Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil films. Currently, she is doing a Punjabi, Bengali and Kannada film and calls it a "different experience".

Meira Kumar unveils statue of NTR in Parliament

May 7, 2013 at 2:17 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar unveiled the statue of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder N T Rama Rao in Parliament on Tuesday.

Opposition disrupts Parliament again, seeks PM's resignation

May 7, 2013 at 1:04 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 1 p.m., while the Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2. p.m., following Opposition uproar over alleged scam in top railway appointments, coal block allocation issue and demands for resignation of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

ACHR says Delhi Varsity introducing Hindi, other MILs without assessment

May 7, 2013 at 11:21 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) in a press release today stated that Delhi University has decided to introduce compulsory Hindi and other Modern Indian Languages (MILs) in its four-year course programme for undergraduates without assessing the capacity of the faculty on MILs.

Rajya Sabha stalled again over coal allocation

May 7, 2013 at 11:12 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was Tuesday adjourned till noon as the BJP continued with its demand for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation over irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks and other issues.

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.

Defence services have established CERTs to prevent cyber attacks: Antony

May 6, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony has said that the defence services have established Cyber Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) to prevent and react to cyber attacks.

Won't allow bills to be passed amidst din: BJP

May 6, 2013 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) As the government tried to debate the Food Bill in the Lok Sabha Monday, opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said they would not allow any important bill to be passed amidst the din.

2G JPC term extended till monsoon session

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Lok Sabha Monday extended till the monsoon session the time for submission of the report of the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) looking into 2G spectrum allocation.

Rajya Sabha adjourned for day, Lok Sabha till 3 p.m.

May 6, 2013 at 2:48 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): The second half of the Budget Session of Parliament continued to face disruptions on Monday, as the opposition refused to allow any debate or transaction of business, citing various issues on which it could not agree with the government.

'Mahabharata' my dream project: Dasari

May 6, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) Veteran Telugu director Dasari Narayana Rao, who recently announced six Telugu projects, says that his "Mahabharata" dream project is among them and that he wants to take the epic to global audiences.

Golfer's daughter steps into films with 'Mastram'

May 6, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Tara Alisha Berry, who lost her golfer-father Gautam Berry just two months ago, is stepping into Hindi films with a very unusual debut vehicle - a movie focusing on the country's well-known porn writer Mastram.

BJP's Venkaiah Naidu falls in line at polling booth

May 5, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Bangalore, May 5 (IANS) Ruling BJP's senior leader and lawmaker M. Venkaiah Naidu had a taste of the people's power Sunday when he was snubbed by voters when he tried to muscle his way into a polling booth with party workers and supporters, jumping the queue.

'Cinema lot more than few reels of entertainment' (With Image)

May 5, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Cinema must be beyond a "few reels of entertainment" as it is a good medium to channelise the positive changes in the country's socio-cultural milieu, says filmmaker Nitin Kakkar, whose debut feature "Filmistaan" was named the best film at the 60th National Film Awards.

Up to government whether parliament will function: Jaitley

May 4, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley Saturday said it was up to the government to decide whether parliament will function or not, and his party was firm on its demands for resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the 2G and coal blocks scams.

UP political parties brace for snap polls (UP Newsletter)

May 4, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Lucknow, May 4 (IANS) Are fast-tracked preparations by political parties in Uttar Pradesh a signal that the Lok Sabha elections may be held earlier than scheduled?

Singer Mauli Dave to release first single soon

May 4, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Playback singer Mauli Dave, who recently sang "Aaja meri jaan" for Kangna Ranaut in the film "I Love NY", plans to release her first single very soon. She says the track reflects her real persona.

Bejoy Nambiar excited about 'Pizza' remake

May 3, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar is set to produce Hindi remake of Tamil film "Pizza" and says it has a different concept.

Parliament adjourned over coal block issue, Chinese incursion

May 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned Friday as opposition members created a ruckus over the coal block allocations and Chinese incursion in Ladakh while proceedings in the Rajya Sabha couldn't take place due to lack of quorum.

Indian film industry turns 100, Bollywood hails its growth

May 3, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) The Indian film industry turns 100 Friday and Bollywood celebrities like Anupam Kher and Govinda hail its overall growth and say they are grateful to be a part of the filmdom.

Dhanush, Vetrimaaran to join hands soon

May 3, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Chennai, May 3 (IANS) After successful Tamil films such as "Pollathavan" and National Award winning "Aadukalam", actor Dhanush and filmmaker Vetrimaaran will team up to work in an untitled Tamil venture to be produced by Dhayanidhi Alagiri.

Priyanka and I not close buddies: Meera Chopra

May 3, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra's cousin Meera has clarified that there is no tiff between them but they are not the best of friends either.

Lok Sabha adjourned for day, Rajya Sabha till 2.30 p.m. over coal block, anti-Sikh riots issues(Le

May 3, 2013 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday, while the Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2.30 p.m., as the opposition continued to demand answers from the government over the coal blocks allotment and 1984 anti-Sikh riots issues.

Uproar over coal scam forces Parliament to adjourn proceedings

May 3, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): Opposition members on Friday forced an adjournment of Parliament by demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in connection with the alleged scam in the allocation of coal blocks.

Parliament adjourned over coal block issues, Chinese incursion

May 3, 2013 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were again disrupted Friday as opposition members created a ruckus over the coal block allocations and Chinese incursion in Ladakh.

Parliament again disrupted over coal blocks allocation

May 3, 2013 at 11:24 AM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were Friday adjourned till noon as the BJP persisted with its demand for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation over irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks.

BJP bid to corner government over Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Seeking to corner the government over the death of Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan, the BJP Thursday slammed what it called the weak foreign policy and described Prime Minister Manmohan Singh the "weakest prime minister ever".