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

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

Caught taking bribe, Haryana police official dismissed

May 15, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Chandigarh, May 15 (IANS) A Haryana Police officer, posted in the security wing of Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, was sacked Wednesday, a day after he was arrested taking a bribe of Rs.1 lakh.

Jagdish Mali cremated

May 13, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Eminent photo-journalist Jagdish Mali, father of actress Antara Mali, died here Monday morning. He was in his 60s.

Photographer Jagdish Mali passes away

May 13, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Eminent photo-journalist Jagdish Mali, father of actress Antara Mali, passed away Monday morning.

National agency on organ transplant ready

May 10, 2013 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The government would soon come up with a central coordinating agency on organ transplants, the ministry of health Friday said.

President's intervention sought for justice to Sikhs

May 8, 2013 at 6:40 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Wednesday sought the "personal intervention" of President Pranab Mukherjee "to direct the union government" to file a fresh appeal against Sajjan Kuamar in an anti-Sikh riot case.

BSF gathering intelligence inputs relating to Chinese activities along Indo-Pak border: Antony

May 6, 2013 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony has said the Border Security Force (BSF) has been continuously monitoring and gathering intelligence inputs relating to all Chinese activities along Indo-Pak border, and sharing the same with other concerned Indian Intelligence agencies for appropriate preventive measures.

Tough to maintain zero figure in real life: Sridevi

May 4, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) She will turn 50 in a few months, but actress Sridevi can still give several younger Bollywood beauties a run for their money with her glowing looks and svelte figure. However, she says it is difficult to maintain a size zero figure in real life.

Protests staged in J and K over Sajjan Kumar's acquittal

May 1, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Digiana (J and K), May 1 (ANI): Protests are being staged in Jammu's Digiana District after a district in New Delhi court acquitted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

29 years on, Sajjan Kumar acquitted in 1984 riot case (Roundup)

April 30, 2013 at 8:44 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. As noisy protests broke out outside the court complex, an angry man hurled a shoe at the judge inside the courtroom soon after the judgment was pronounced.

29 years on, Sajjan Kumar acquitted in 1984 riots case

April 30, 2013 at 6:12 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. As anguished protests broke out among gathered crowds, an angry man hurled a shoe at the judge inside the courtroom.

Jewellery my weakness: Sridevi

April 19, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Actress Sridevi, who recently shot for a Tamil ad for jewellery brand Tanishq, admits she goes berserk upon seeing ornaments.

UPA misusing CBI for political gains: BJP

April 15, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The BJP Monday accused the UPA government of "misusing" and "abusing" the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which it said has caused damage to the country's constitutional scheme and body.

'2 States' possibly first film shoot at IIM-A campus: Bhagat

April 15, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) IIM-Ahmedabad alumnus, author Chetan Bhagat, whose book "2 States" is being adapted into a movie, says the movie is perhaps the first to be shot on the prestigious institute's campus.

'2 States' team to start shoot at IIM-A

April 14, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Author Chetan Bhagat, who has written the screenplay for the upcoming movie "2 States", is excited as the film's next shooting destination is IIM-Ahmedabad, of which he is an alumnus.

BJP attacks Congress on 1984 anti-Sikh riots

April 11, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday accused the Congress party for using "every trick to cover up complicity of its leaders" in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

No evidence against me in anti-Sikh riots case: Tytler

April 11, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, facing re-investigation in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, said Thursday there was nothing against him as yet to prove that he was present at the scene and that a witness was put under pressure to give a statement against him.

No evidence against me in anti-Sikh riots case: Tytler

April 11, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, facing re-investigation in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, said Thursday there was nothing against him as yet to prove that he was present at the scene and that a witness was put under pressure to give a statement against him.

Maharashtra celebrates Gudi Padwa

April 11, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) As a string of harvest festivals began, Maharashtrains celebrated Gudi Padwa (New Year) with religious fervour and enthusiasm on Thursday.

1984 riot: Court rejects CBI closure report, setback for Tytler

April 10, 2013 at 6:15 PM

A fresh trouble started her for Congress leader Jagdish Tytler as aDelhi court has ordered the reopening of a case against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The latest decision by court can create troubles for the congress leader Tytler who has got a clean chit by CBI.

Barfi!' wins top honours at TOIFA

April 7, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Vancouver, April 7 (IANS) The story of a deaf and mute boy, "Barfi!" turned out to be the top winner at the maiden edition of the Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA) cornering the best film, best director, best actor and best actress trophies.

TOIFA kicks off in true Bollywood style

April 5, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Vancouver, April 5 (IANS) From Sunidhi Chauhan, Mohit Chauhan and Hard Kaur to Kavita Seth and Shalmali Kholgade - the debut edition of Times of India Film Awards(TOIFA) kicked off with a musical night with high voltage performances by talented singers who belted out hit numbers like "Pee loon", "Masakali" and "Ishq sufiyana" and leaving the audience craving more.

Sridevi shoots for Tanishq ad with Gauri Shinde

April 4, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Actress Sridevi, the new face of jewellery brand Tanishq, has shot for an advertisment directed by Gauri Shinde.

Delhi Police official arrested for robbery

April 2, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) A Delhi Police official was arrested for allegedly robbing an Agra-based jeweller in the capital, police said Tuesday.

Drugs case: boxer Ram Singh dismissed from Punjab Police

March 29, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Chandigarh, March 29 (IANS) Punjab Police has dismissed two officials from service - including international boxer Ram Singh - following their alleged involvement in a drugs racket busted in the state recently.

Four dead in Uttar Pradesh fire

March 27, 2013 at 7:54 PM

Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) Four people, including two children, were killed when a fire broke out in their house in an Uttar Pradesh village early Wednesday, police said.

BSP leader gunned down in Delhi farmhouse

March 26, 2013 at 4:50 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bhardwaj was shot dead in a south Delhi farmhouse Tuesday morning by "two to three" unidentified people, police said, suspecting that contract killers did the job.

Man pours acid on wife in Jharkhand

March 22, 2013 at 7:06 PM

Ranchi, March 22 (IANS) A man poured acid on his wife in Jharkhand Friday after she refused to stay with him, police said.

Femina awards country's women achievers

March 20, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Mary Kom, Shabani Azmi, Nandita Das, Vidya Balan, Lisa Haydon and Sakshi Tanwar - such celebrated 'women of worth' of the country, and more were felicitated for their work done in their respective fields, at the L'Oreal Paris Femina Women Awards 2013 here.

Preity has not cut herself away from 'Ishkq in Paris': Prem Raj

March 19, 2013 at 11:21 PM

Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Director Prem Raj whose Parisian love story "Ishkq in Paris" produced by Preity Zinta ran into rough weather because of his ill-health among other problems is very hurt to read that she has cut herself off from him and the project and denies the rumours.

Odisha Law Minister resigns after dowry charge, claims innocence

March 15, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Bhubaneswar, Mar. 15 (ANI): Odisha's Law and Urban Development Minister Raghunath Mohanty, who resigned after his daughter-in-law filed a dowry case against him and his family members, on Friday claimed that the allegation was false and fabricated.

Jolly LLB Movie: Pre Review, Story and Release Date

March 14, 2013 at 12:05 PM

Story of the film revolves around a struggling lawyer from Meerut, Jagdish Tyagi aka Jolly. Jolly is not a good lawyer, his English is week and he messes things up in few cases he gets. He has a dream of becoming India's greatest lawyer and to fulfill his dream, he comes to Delhi to look for one case that will turn his fate.

Ambanis host star-studded party for Steven Spielberg

March 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Bollywood's who's who, including megastar Amitabh Bachchan and veterans like Kamal Haasan and Rishi Kapoor, marked their presence at a star-studded party hosted here by Indian business tycoon Anil Ambani and his wife Tina in Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg's honour.

Future of cinema, Big B's talking point with Spielberg

March 12, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan's meeting with acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg, whom he calls an "institution", was one full of talks on the state of Indian cinema and the future of cinema at large.

Contraband, cash recovered from former Arjuna awardee's house

March 9, 2013 at 10:59 AM

Mohali/Fatehgarh Sahib, March 9 (IANS) In another major seizure of drugs, Punjab police have recovered 10 kg narcotics substance, used mainly in rave parties, from a house in Mohali district, police said Saturday.

I've stopped talking about my personal life: SRK

March 8, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Superstar Shah Rukh Khan doesn't like to talk about his personal life any more because he feels his statements are twisted by people, which hurts him.

I'd be proud if my daughter becomes an actress: SRK

March 7, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Shah Rukh Khan, also known as the King Khan, thanks to his successful two decades in filmdom, says he would be very proud if his daughter Suhana becomes an actress.

SC notice on plea linked to death penalty reviews

March 6, 2013 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday issued notice on a petition seeking to declare unconstitutional new rules that allow that review petitions in death sentence cases should be heard in judges' chambers and not in open courts.

Film festival to mark International Women's Day

March 3, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Pune, March 3 (IANS) The fourth edition of the Women's Film Festival focuses on female directors. The three-day event, starting March 8, will screen "Gulabi Gang", "Gangoobai" and "Firaaq", among others, to commemorate International Women's day, an organiser said.

Elephanta festival to begin Saturday

March 1, 2013 at 12:35 PM

Mumbai, Mar 1 (IANS) Heritage walks, musical extravaganzas and panting competitions will mark the two-day Elephanta Festival that will kick off Saturday, an official here said.

I am not obsessed with brands: Sridevi

February 27, 2013 at 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Sridevi flaunted saris in her comeback movie "English Vinglish" and looked pretty. The actress says in real life too she prefers Indian clothes, especially six yards, and she is not a brand person.

Crime vs romance at box ofifce this Friday (IANS preview)

February 27, 2013 at 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The first Friday of March has two entirely different movies hitting the box-office. If "I Me Aur Main" is a romantic drama, "The Attacks of 26/11", is a crime thriller based based on the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.

SC notice to aviation regulator on pilots' flight duty

February 25, 2013 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice on a petition for contempt of court proceedings against the aviation watchdog for its alleged failure to bring in new norms to regulate pilots' flight duty time limit.

Prachi glad to play her age in 'I Me Aur Main'

February 21, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Prachi Desai is happy that with "I Me aur Main" she finally got to play a role she always desired.

Microsoft unveils IT tools for the disabled

February 20, 2013 at 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) In a bid to empower the physically challenged with computer education and heighten their employment prospects, Microsoft India Wednesday showcased several IT tools that promise to help the handicapped take to computers.

'Vicky Donor', 'Barfi! bag several awards

February 17, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) "Vicky Donor" and "Barfi!" won seven awards each at the 8th edition of Renault Star Guild Awards 2013 in the popular and technical category.

Congress leaders present budget wishlist to Chidambaram

February 14, 2013 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Increasing subsidised cooking gas cylinders from nine to 12, more jobs, curbing price rise and providing income tax relief to the salaried class were some of the wishes Congress leaders shared with Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Thursday during his pre-budget consultations, said party leaders.

Savoir Faire back to woo luxury aficionados

February 7, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Savoir Faire is back with its third season. High profile designers like Rohit Bal, Pria Kataria Puri, Niki Mahajan and Namrata JoshiPura will exhibit their collection at the one-day luxury exhibition here.

Protest evokes by opposition in Karnataka over SC's order to release cauvery river water

February 7, 2013 at 6:03 PM

A protest evoked in the assembly house led by opposition Congress and Janta Dal (Secular) when the Supreme Court of India Thursday directed the Karnataka government to release 2.44 tmc (thousand million cubic feet) of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu for irrigating its standing crops in the delta basin................................

Indian aviation sector growing at the fastest pace: Antony

February 6, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Bangalore, Feb 6 (ANI): Defence Minister A K Antony today said the Indian aviation sector is growing at the fastest pace and will evolve into a major hub for aerospace operations and outsourcing in the coming days.

Gauri Shinde, Bhanu Athaiya shine at Laadli awards

February 5, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Filmmaker Gauri Shinde received the Laadli Award for the best mainline Hindi film for her directorial debut "English Vinglish", while Oscar winning costume designer Bhanu Athaiya got honoured for her lifetime achievement.

Congress demands dissolution of Karnataka assembly

February 1, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Bangalore, Feb 1 (ANI): Congress Party supporters took to the streets here on Friday pressing their demand for the dissolution of the Karnataka assembly after the resignation of at least 13 legislators of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

BJP confident of completing full term in Karnataka

January 30, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Bangalore, Jan. 30 (ANI): Despite being reduced to wafer thin majority following a barrage of resignations, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government in Karnataka on Wednesday assured of completing its full term.

No threat to Karnataka Government: Rajnath Singh

January 28, 2013 at 10:40 AM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh said on Monday that there is no threat to the BJP Government in Karnataka.

Thanks, says Sridevi on being named for Padma Shri

January 26, 2013 at 12:32 PM

Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Actress Sridevi, who has been named for the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, says she is honoured, and thanks her family, friends and fans for supporting her throughout.

BJP ready to face any kind of consequence in Karnataka: Pradhan

January 25, 2013 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): BJP General Secretary Dharmendra Pradhan said on Friday that his party is ready to face any kind of consequence in Karnataka.

Malaika Arora Khan and Amrita Arora launch book 'Bonsai Kitten' in Mumbai

January 25, 2013 at 3:04 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): Malaika Arora Khan and Amrita Arora launched a book 'Bonsai Kitten', written by Lakshmi Narayan, in Mumbai recently.

Karnataka Governor may ask CM Shettar to prove majority

January 25, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 23 (ANI): Karnataka Governor Hansraj Bhardwaj made it clear on Friday that he might ask Chief Minster Jagdish Shettar to prove his majority if he thinks the State Government is in a minority.

No sequel to 'English Vinglish' as of now : Gauri Shinde

January 25, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Gauri Shinde is not planning a sequel to her directorial debut "English Vinglish", which got a stupendous response at the box office last year.

Karnataka's BJP Government in crisis, two ministers resign

January 23, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Bengaluru, Jan 23 (ANI): The BJP government in Karnataka has plunged into crisis ahead of the Budget session, as two ministers C M Udasi and Shobha Karandlaje resigned to join former chief minister and Karnataka Janata Party chief BS Yeddyurappa.

School girl killed in Delhi road accident

January 22, 2013 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) A five-year-old school girl was killed and another girl student was injured after a speeding Air Force Public School van overturned after a collision with a car here Tuesday, said police. The school van driver was arrested.

Bhanu Athaiya to be honoured with 'Laadli' lifetime award

January 21, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Oscar-winning costume designer Bhanu Athaiya will receive the lifetime achievement honour at the Laadli National Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity, while filmmaker Gauri Shinde will be awarded for her debut movie "English Vinglish" at the event to be held here Feb 5.

Nothing wrong with me, insists Jagdish Mali

January 20, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) "There is absolutely nothing wrong with me," says celebrated lensman Jagdish Mali who is "embarassed" at the controversy questioning his mental and physical health.

Chasing and killing man is not self-defence: SC

January 20, 2013 at 2:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) An accused cannot invoke a self-defence plea after chasing and killing an assailant fleeing from the scene of a clash, the Supreme Court has said.

Jagdish Mali's family plans legal action against Mink?

January 19, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) The shocking report of eminent photo-journalist and Antara Mali's father Jagdish roaming disoriented and dishevelled on the streets of Mumbai has sent shockwaves across the film industry. However, people close to him are now planning to take legal action against model Mink Brar for spreading wrong information.

Salman feels photographer Jagdish Mali needs help

January 17, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Ailing ace photographer Jagdish Mali, who was seen walking in a semi-nude condition in a city suburb, needs help, actor Salman Khan says.

I'm the worst actor in 'Balika...' with best role: Shashank

January 8, 2013 at 5:35 PM

Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Playing the male lead in "Balika Vadhu" was no less than a miracle for Shashank Vyas who feels he didn't struggle enough to bag such a big project in the first go.

Only high growth does not make Gujarat a model: Pranab Bardhan

January 7, 2013 at 7:35 PM

Kolkata, Jan 7 (IANS) Weighing into the debate on Kerala versus Gujarat models of development, renowned economist Pranab Bardhan Monday said the high growth rate of Gujarat "does not make it a model" as its growth has not been accompanied by similar improvement in the welfare for the poor.

Can't wait for TV premiere of 'English Vinglish': Gauri Shinde

December 25, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) "English Vinglish" is set for its television premiere Dec 29, and its director, debutant Gauri Shinde, can't contain her excitement.

SilkAir to increase frequency of Hyderabad-Singapore flight

December 20, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 20 (IANS) SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will increase the frequency of its Hyderabad-Singapore flight to 10 a week from the current seven times.

Hired gun, killer of 100 people, shot dead in Ghaziabad

December 18, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Ghaziabad, Dec 18 (IANS) A prized contract killer, who claimed to have killed about 100 people, was shot dead in a gang war rivalry Tuesday morning at Tila More under Sahibabad police station of this city.

Contract killer shot dead in Ghaziabad

December 18, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Ghaziabad, Dec 18 (IANS) A notorious criminal who had carried out scores of contract killings was Tuesday shot dead in a gang war here, police said.

Delhi government defends FDI in retail

December 11, 2012 at 10:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The Delhi government Tuesday defended in the state legislature FDI in retail, stating that it suited India's ground realities.

Yeddyurappa formally launches Karnataka Janata Party, dares BJP to dissolve assembly

December 9, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Haveri (Karnataka), Dec 9 (ANI): Former Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, who quit the BJP last month, formally launched his Karnataka Janata Party (KJP) at a massive rally here today.

Drunk doctor kills one by rash driving

December 6, 2012 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) A 27-year-old drunk doctor was arrested Thursday for killing one person and injuring four people here by ramming his car into two motorcycles, police said.

BJP under siege ? from within

November 29, 2012 at 3:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) It should have been marshalling its strengths to take on the Congress with balloting in several states next year and general elections due in 2014, but India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is instead battling internal demons that have led to strains and tensions between its top leaders.

Congress under fire for controversial advertisement in Gujarat campaign

November 28, 2012 at 8:39 PM

Ahmedabad/ New Delhi, Nov.28 (ANI): The Congress party, which is the opposition in Gujarat, came under fire for a controversial advertisement on farmers' woes in the state.

Formula culture hard to break, say young filmmakers

November 23, 2012 at 11:14 PM

Panaji, Nov 23 (IANS) Cash crunch and inability to convince producers about novel plots are the big hurdles young filmmakers in the country are facing, said a group of directors attending the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here Friday.

350?bed cancer hospital in Bihar

November 23, 2012 at 9:46 PM

Patna, Nov 23 (IANS) The central government will set up a 350?bed cancer hospital in Bihar's Nalanda district, an official said here Friday.

SRK scared of daughter Suhana!

November 23, 2012 at 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) If there is someone that superstar Shah Rukh Khan is scared of, it is his 12?year?old daughter Suhana. The actor says he often bows down to the whims and fancies of his little angel.

Three die of gas poisoning in UP

November 23, 2012 at 1:54 PM

Lucknow, Nov 23 (IANS) Three workers died of methane gas poisoning Friday in an Uttar Pradesh sugar mill, police said.

Anti?Sinha posters come up near BJP office

November 22, 2012 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Posters critical of Yashwant Sinha appeared near the BJP's central office here Thursday, days after he demanded the resignation of party chief Nitin Gadkari over financial dealings of a company linked to him. The BJP has condemned the anti?Sinha posters.

BJP to announce candidates for Gujarat polls after consultation with Modi

November 22, 2012 at 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov.22 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on Thursday expected to announce the names of the candidates who will contest next month's two-phased assembly polls in Gujarat.

'Thuppakki' - A taut action-thriller (Tamil Movie Review)

November 14, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Film: 'Thuppakki'; Director: A.R Murugadoss; Cast: Vijay, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyan, Jayaram, Mano Bala and Vidyut Jamwal; Rating: ***

Four killed in train-jeep crash in Rajasthan

November 9, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Jaipur, Nov 9 (IANS) Four people were killed, while one person was seriously wounded when a train rammed into the jeep they were in at an unmanned railway crossing in Rajasthan's Churu district Friday, police said.

Tvesa wins DGC Ladies Open golf

November 9, 2012 at 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Tvesa Malik completed a fine start-to-finish victory despite dropping a double bogey and a bogey in the last three holes of the Usha Delhi Golf Club Ladies Open here Friday.

Tvesa in lead at Usha DGC Open golf

November 7, 2012 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Tvesa Malik stayed in lead at the Usha Delhi Golf Club Ladies Open, even as Millie Saroha crept up the leaderboard here Wednesday.

Women fast for husband's long life on Karva Chauth

November 2, 2012 at 9:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Firecrackers went off at around 9 p.m. Friday as the moon finally showed up in the hazy night sky, to the great relief of the multitudes of fasting women in the Indian capital who were fasting for the long life of their husbands on Karva Chauth.

Man kills nephew over quilt

November 2, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Gurgaon, Nov 2 (IANS) A man near Sohna town in Haryana killed his nephew over a row over sharing a quilt, police said Friday.

Women fast for husbands on Karva Chauth

November 2, 2012 at 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Decked up in colourful traditional attire and jewellery and wearing henna designs on their hands, women across north India Friday celebrated Karva Chauth with a day-long fast for the long life of their husbands.

Gauri's the boss at home, says SRK

November 1, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) Superstar Shah Rukh Khan says his wife Gauri is the boss at home and that he's not allowed to interfere when it comes to doing up the interiors of the house.

We face flak of decisions by filmmakers, government: CBFC chief

October 30, 2012 at 12:04 AM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairperson Leela Samson said Monday that the board neither makes guidelines nor films, but still they are at the receiving end from both filmmakers and the government.

Time to change Cinematograph Act, says Mukesh Bhatt

October 29, 2012 at 11:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Filmmaker Mukesh Bhatt Monday called for a change in the provisions of Cinematograph Act 1952, on the basis of which the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) regulates public exhibition of films in the country.

Gurbani looking to extend domination at Maharashtra ladies golf

October 29, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Gurbani Singh will return to the Poona Golf Club for the Usha Maharashtra Ladies and Juniors golf this week to bid for yet another title and seal her claim on the Order of Merit title combined Category A & B on the Indian Golf Union circuit.

Fifth accused in Pune serial blasts arrested

October 26, 2012 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) A suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative who is the fifth accused in the Aug 1 Pune serial blasts case has been arrested, Delhi Police said Friday. Four others were arrested earlier.

Usha golf: Gurbani extends lead to three shots

October 25, 2012 at 10:47 PM

Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Gurbani Singh failed to land a single birdie but still increased her lead to three shots at the end of the second round of the Usha Western India Ladies golf at the BPGC here Thursday.

Activists seek justice for anti-Sikh riots victims, hold photo exhibition in northern India.

October 22, 2012 at 7:03 PM

Amritsar, Oct.22 (ANI): Activists sought justice for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims and held a photography exhibition here to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the tragedy.

Indian kids in Lucknow learn lessons for life from world's biggest school

October 22, 2012 at 10:47 AM

Dubai, October 22 (ANI): Every morning 40,000 schoolchildren response to their roll-call at The City Montessori School in Lucknow, the world's biggest school.

'Guilty must be punished in anti-Sikh riot cases'

October 19, 2012 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Sikh activists Friday deplored the way the government has denied justice to the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots by not bringing the guilty to book.

Bollywood celebs wish just-married Saifeena (Lead, correcting last para)

October 17, 2012 at 4:35 PM

Mumbai, Oct 17 (IANS) Shah Rukh Khan, Anil Kapoor and Preity Zinta - a bevy of Bollywood stars came to wish newly-married couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor at a spectacular post-wedding party at The Taj Mahal Palace in Colaba here.

Bollywood celebs wish just married Saifeena

October 17, 2012 at 1:23 PM

Mumbai, Oct 17 (IANS) Shah Rukh Khan, Anil Kapoor and Preity Zinta - a bevy of Bollywood stars came to wish newly married couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor at a spectacular post-wedding party at the The Taj Mahal Palace in Colaba here.