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

Gauri Monga wins Southern India golf title

June 12, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Bangalore, June 12 (IANS) Gauri Monga completed a winning comeback as she held on to her narrow lead and beat back a strong challenge from the in-form Gurbani Singh on the final day of the Usha IGU Southern India Ladies here on Wednesday.

SRK discharged after surgery

May 29, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh khan, who underwent surgery on his right shoulder at Lilavati hospital here was discharged Wednesday evening.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Padma Shri came as pleasant surprise: Sridevi

January 28, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Bollywood diva Sridevi, who lately made a comeback to acting after 16 years of domesticity with "English Vinglish", says "acknowledgement" and "recognition from authoritative quarters are important to every artiste".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gear up for Arjun Rampal's DJ debut at F1 after-party

October 23, 2012 at 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Expect no Lady Gaga this time! But a mix of international DJs (disc jockeys) and entertainers from the famous Cirque du Soleil club are set to rev up the action at Arjun Rampal's official after-parties for the second Formula One Indian Grand Prix. Also, the actor-businessman is set to make his big debut behind the console.

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.

Applauds for Gauri-Nainika's all white collection at WIFW

October 10, 2012 at 2:36 AM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) For all those who hesitate dressing up in white from top to bottom for different reasons, designer duo Gauri and Nainika Karan's latest collection showcased at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) can force them to have second thoughts.

Impressive 'English Vinglish' struggling at box office

October 7, 2012 at 6:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Good story. Impressive narration. Flawless performance. Despite all these qualities, Sridevi's comeback film "English Vinglish" hasn't received overwhelming response at the box office, but trade experts are expecting word of mouth to boost footfalls.

'English Vinglish' - Sridevi's grand comeback (Tamil Movie Review)

October 5, 2012 at 6:54 PM

Film: "English Vinglish"; Cast: Sridevi, Adil Hussain, Mehdi Nebbou, Priya Anand, Sujatha Kumar, Neelu Sodhi and Ajith Kumar; Director: Gauri Shinde; Rating: ****

'English Vinglish' film with golden hearts: Anupam Kher (Movie Snippet)

October 2, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) Actor Anupam Kher is highly impressed with Sridevi after watching the special screening of her comeback movie "English Vinglish" and says that the film marks the return of the "original queen of cinema".

Not trying to promote any language: Gauri Shinde

October 1, 2012 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Debutante director Gauri Shinde, who gears up for the release of her new film "English Vinglish" Friday, says the aim of the movie is to tell people to go beyond language.

Amitji's words of appreciation boost confidence: Sridevi

October 1, 2012 at 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Sridevi is overwhelmed after learning about megastar Amitabh Bachchan's words of appreciation for her ready-to-release movie "English Vinglish" and says they boost her confidence.

Sridevi finds film promotions scary

October 1, 2012 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Bollywoo diva Sridevi, who makes her big screen comeback after 15 years, says she's yet to get used to the aggressive marketing strategies.

Anil Kapoor hails Sridevi as a complete actress

October 1, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Anil Kapoor hails his sister-in-law and co-star Sridevi as one of the best actresses of recent times and adds that he won't mind teaming up with her again for a good film.

Sridevi ready to charm fans with 'English Vinglish' (IANS Preview)

October 1, 2012 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Sridevi's last release was 1997 hit "Judaai" and she is ready to recreate the same magic with her comeback film "English Vinglish", about a housewife's struggle with the English language in the US. It releases Friday.

RGV can't wait to see Sridevi back on screen (Movie Snippets)

September 30, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Actress Sridevi is making her comeback to cinema with "English Vinglish" and it's not only her fans who are eagerly waiting for the movie, but also filmmaker Ram Goal Varma.

My best is yet to come: Sridevi (Interview)

September 28, 2012 at 2:22 PM

Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) More than 265 films in her oeuvre but Sridevi, the reigning queen of the 1980s and 1990s who is back after a 15-year gap with "English Vinglish", says she is yet to deliver her best.

Big B emotional after watching 'English Vinglish'

September 24, 2012 at 2:59 PM

Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan says that Gauri Shinde has narrated ordinariness of everyday life in such a beautiful manner in her directorial debut "English Vinglish" that it has left "lumps in his throat".

Sridevi, Madhuri to burn 'Jhalak...' dance floor

September 22, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) Dancing diva Madhuri Dixit paid a tribute to evergreen beauty Sridevi in the initial promos of reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5". Now both the Bollywood beauties are set to share the stage on the show.

Sridevi to sit on 'KBC 6' hot seat

September 17, 2012 at 7:42 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) After sharing screen space with Amitabh Bachchan in her comeback movie "English Vinglish", actress Sridevi is set to sit on the hot seat of the megastar's game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati 6" (KBC).

Akshay celebrates birthday with family (Movie Snippets)

September 10, 2012 at 1:06 PM

Mumbai, Sep 10 (IANS) Bollywood star Akshay Kumar didn't have a star-studded birthday bash, rather he spent time with his family.

What keeps Sridevi glowing at 49?

August 31, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) Sridevi is fit as a fiddle at 49, and the reason behind it, she says, is the right diet, power yoga and the quality time she spends with her two daughters.

Sridevi 15 times beautiful, better actress now: RGV (Movie Snippets)

August 16, 2012 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is so impressed with the trailer of "English Vinglish" that he is praising its lead actress Sridevi to the skies.

'English Vinglish' inspired by my mom: Gauri Shinde

August 14, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Ad filmmaker Gauri Shinde is bringing the story of an Indian woman battling language problem in the US in her directorial debut "English Vinglish". She says her mother inspires the film to some extent.

Balki jealous of wife Gauri

August 14, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) His directorial debut starred Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, but still R. Balki is jealous of his wife Gauri Shinde for working with Sridevi and choosing "English Vinglish" as her directorial debut.

'English Vinglish' inspired by my mom: Gauri Shinde

August 14, 2012 at 10:05 AM

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Gauri Shinde, wife of filmmaker R. Balki, who is debuting as a director with "English Vinglish", says the film is inspired by her mother.

Not insecure at all, says Sridevi

August 13, 2012 at 10:01 PM

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Actress Sridevi who is making a comeback in showbiz with Gauri Shinde's "English Vinglish", says she is very confident about her film and is not insecure at all.

SRK celebrates Friendship Day with daughter

August 5, 2012 at 6:57 PM

Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's daughter gifted him a bright coloured band on Friendship Day and the actor seems to be excited about it.

Sridevi to flaunt Sabyasachi sari at Toronto fest

July 30, 2012 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Sridevi's Bollywood comeback "English Vinglish" will be premiered at the 37th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and the actress has decided to wear a sari, specially designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee.

Sridevi, Kareena to clash at box office; Balki unperturbed

July 6, 2012 at 6:40 PM

Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Sridevi's comeback film 'English Vinglish' will clash with Kareena Kapoor's much talked about 'Heroine' at the box office as both the films are coming out Sep 21. The former's producer R. Balki is unperturbed.

Feature film not without tips from Balki: Gauri Shinde

July 4, 2012 at 11:42 AM

Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) When it comes to ad filmmaking, Gauri Shinde doesn't need any guidance. But for her first feature film "English Vinglish", which marks Sridevi's comeback to big screen, she takes useful tips from her husband, director R. Balki, as he has already proved his mettle with "Cheeni Kum" and "Paa".

Rangayan opts for crowdfunding for LGBT film

July 2, 2012 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Filmmaker Sridhar Rangayan Monday launched crowdfunding initiative to raise funds to complete his documentary "Breaking Free", highlighting the woes of the Indian LGBT community. It coincides with the third anniversary of decriminalisation of homosexuality in the country.

Aditi Ashok shares lead with Mehar Atwal in golf meet

June 19, 2012 at 5:59 PM

Secunderabad, June 19 (IANS) Scoring continued to be tough at the Usha Army Ladies and Juniors Golf 2012, but Aditi Ashok turned in a four-over 76 to move into shared lead with overnight leader Mehar Atwal here Tuesday.

Mehar Atwal leads on a tough day in golf meet

June 18, 2012 at 7:19 PM

Secunderabad, June 18 (IANS) It was a tough scoring day for the participants at the Usha Army Ladies and Juniors Golf 2012 in Secunderabad Monday. Amidst such difficult conditions, Mehar Atwal brought home the best score of five-over 77, which gave her a one-shot lead over Vrishali Sinha (78).

Gurbani Singh wins Bangalore golf meet

June 14, 2012 at 6:47 PM

Bangalore, June 14 (IANS) Gurbani Singh shot a steady one-under 71 to grab the Usha Southern India Ladies golf event at the KGA here Thursday. Gurbani, the overnight leader kept her nose ahead with two birdies and one bogey, as she romped home a winner by three-shots over a fast-charging Gauri Monga, who carded the day's best score of two-under 70 to finish second.

Gurbani ahead after second round in Usha Southern India golf

June 13, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Bangalore, June 13 (IANS) Gurbani Singh took a one shot lead over Aditi Ashok after the second round in the Usha Southern India Ladies golf championship at the KGA here Wednesday. Gurbani, who was lying second after the first day moved to the top with a second round card of 74 which gave her a total of 148.

'English Vinglish' written with Sridevi in mind: R.Balki

June 5, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Actress Sridevi's comeback film "English Vinglish" was written with only her in mind, says producer R. Balki, whose wife Gauri Shinde has directed the movie.

Eunuchs demand equality, special privileges

June 2, 2012 at 8:55 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Members from the transgender and eunuch community Saturday came together, demanding equality and special privileges for themselves to live with dignity in society.

KKR wins IPL title, B-town cheers SRK

May 28, 2012 at 2:15 PM

Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) The Hindi film fraternity is all cheers for superstar Shah Rukh Khan's real life 'Chak De!' moment after his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the final match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Chennai.

Sumatran orangutans put off puberty to build up strength

May 20, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): Young male Sumatran orangutans delay their puberty until they are strong enough to challenge the dominant males and impress the opposite sex, a new study including an Indian origin researcher has revealed.

Balki, Advani remember Taruni as versatile and disciplined actor

May 17, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) The sweet impish girl who stalked the reluctant Auro (Amitabh Bachchan) all over the school campus in "Paa", is no more. Taruni Sachdev's death in an air crash in Nepal has shocked filmmakers R. Balakrishnan, Nikhil Advani and Priyadarshan who fondly remember her as one of the most talented child artists.

'Balika Vadhu' celebrates 1,000th episode

May 15, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Anjum Farooqi, who plays Gauri in Colors' show "Balika Vadhu", said she feels great to be associated with a show, which has completed 1,000 episodes.

Gauri Khan to design couture penthouses in Pune

April 21, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) She has a keen aesthetic sense and has designed interiors for her own bungalow 'Mannat' and made homes beautiful for many of her friends. But star wife and film producer Gauri Khan is now cranking it up a notch.

Married women celebrate Gangaur Festival in Rajasthan

March 26, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Jaipur, Mar.26 (ANI): Married women in Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, celebrated the Gangaur Festival with great fervour and devotion over the weekend.

SRK peeved with Hrithik over 'hot' comments on wife Gauri Khan

February 11, 2012 at 10:37 AM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Shah Rukh Khan, who recently made headlines for slapping Shirish Kunder, is now said to be annoyed with Hrithik Roshan.

Hrithik Roshan calls Gauri Khan 'hot'

January 30, 2012 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): Hrithik Roshan recently revealed that he is quite smitten by Shah Rukh Khan's wife Gauri Khan and finds her 'hot'.

Hrithik Roshan calls Gauri Khan 'hot'

January 30, 2012 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): Hrithik Roshan recently revealed that he is quite smitten by Shah Rukh Khan's wife Gauri Khan and finds her 'hot'.

SRK and Gauri's sizzling chemistry silences detractors

January 25, 2012 at 6:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): Shah Rukh Khan has put to rest rumours suggesting that there was tension brewing between him and his wife, Gauri, due to the actor's alleged closeness with actress Priyanka Chopra.

Delhi-based photographer working for Afghan refugees in India

January 16, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan.16 (ANI): Gauri Gill, a professional photographer based in New Delhi, portrays the variance between Afghanistan before the Soviet invasion and the existing war-ravaged nation through her lens.

Delhi-based photographer working for Afghan refugees in India

January 16, 2012 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan.16 (ANI): Gauri Gill, a professional photographer based in New Delhi, portrays the variance between Afghanistan before the Soviet invasion and the existing war-ravaged nation through her lens.

Damming or damning the Himalayan rivers?

October 8, 2011 at 3:47 PM

Dehradun, Oct 8 (ANI): We have come a long way. Not respecting the majesty of the Himalayas is itself a travesty, wantonly disturbing its natural environment, the sanctity of its mind-boggling terrains that act as a bulwark for the subcontinent's ecological balance is a brazen crime.

Two Canadian, two Indian photographers shortlisted for $50K Grange Prize

September 2, 2011 at 3:54 PM

Toronto/Montreal, Sep.2 (ANI): Four photographers - two each from Canada and India - have been shortlisted for The Grange Prize 2011, Canada's largest cashrize for photography.

Jorhat hosts two mega tennis tournaments

December 4, 2010 at 5:26 PM

Jorhat (Assam), Dec.4 (ANI): Assam's Jorhat District recently played host to two mega tennis tournaments, which saw the participation of players from across the country.

Quadrush 2010 enthralls participants in Ropar

November 28, 2010 at 8:04 PM

Ropar (Punjab), Nov.28 (ANI): Quadrush 2010, an adventure sport event, enthralled participants in Punjab's Ropar District over the weekend.

Shah Rukh, Gauri Khan promote home furnishing brand in Mumbai

August 27, 2010 at 3:29 PM

Mumbai, Aug 27 (ANI): Bollywood couple Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan are promoting a home furnishing brand in Mumbai.

Nepal court postpones verdict on Charles Sobhraj

July 14, 2010 at 4:59 PM

Kathmandu, July 14 (ANI): The Supreme Court of Nepal on Wednesday postponed the final verdict on a murder case against Charles Sobhraj, the bikini killer.

Prices of vegetables, fruits shoot up in Ahmedabad

July 4, 2010 at 1:50 PM

Ahmedabad, July 4 (ANI): The price rise in fuel has led to a rise in prices of vegetables and fruits in Ahmedabad as transportation rates of the commodities have increased.

Akon in SRK-starrer 'Ra.One'?

February 28, 2010 at 11:45 AM

Nevada (US), Feb 28 (ANI): American singer-songwriter Akon is reportedly appearing in Bollywood big-budget action film "Ra.One", starring megastar Shahrukh Khan.

Bollywood rules the ramp as Shah Rukh Khan with wife Gauri dazzle at Karan's show

October 17, 2009 at 11:40 AM

Mumbai, Oct.17 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan walked the ramp with his wife Gauri Khan for the grand finale show of director-turned-designer Karan Johar at the HDIL India Couture Week, hosted in Mumbai on Friday.

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September 22, 2009 at 3:56 PM

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Braille watches launched for visually impaired women in Mumbai

July 31, 2009 at 9:33 PM

Mumbai, July 31(ANI): The Bangalore-based Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) in collaboration with the National Association of Blind (NAB) unveiled a range of Braille watches exclusively for visually impaired women in Mumbai on Friday.

India should focus on infrastructure: Eversheds

May 29, 2009 at 8:05 PM

London, May 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's team must focus on infrastructure as it opens up to greater foreign investment, the international law firm Eversheds said Friday after latest figures showed India's GDP beat forecasts.

Shibani Kashyap now sings a Bengali number

May 20, 2009 at 1:28 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Singer-composer Shibani Kashyap has gone multi-lingual by crooning a number for the Bengali musical 'Pa Ma Ga Re Sa'. It is set to the beat of a Salsa dance.

Much awarded B&W film gets stepmotherly treatment in India

May 16, 2009 at 10:19 AM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) His film has travelled to some 30 international film festivals and won 18 awards in the last one-and-a-half years. But the commercial release of black and white Hindi film 'Frozen' was delayed in India due to lack of 'star presence' and uninterested distributors, says its director Shivajee Chandrabhushan.

On D-Day, candidates make beeline for temples

May 7, 2009 at 5:03 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Do your best and leave the rest to god was the mantra for most of the Lok Sabha candidates in Delhi as they began their day Thursday by offering prayers in temples and performing religious rituals.

Rushdie believes Pakistan is fundamentally flawed: New book

May 3, 2009 at 9:21 AM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Controversial author Salman Rushdie believes 'Pakistan is fundamentally flawed and insufficiently imagined,' according to a new book. He also feels India was a happy contrast but its edge 'slipped with the rise of Hindu nationalism'.

Rohit Roy reprises Big B's role in 'Abhimaan' adaptation

April 20, 2009 at 8:27 AM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Actor-director Rohit Roy is all set to step into Amitabh Bachchan's shoes for the Bengali adaptation of 1973 hit film 'Abhimaan', best remembered for its songs like 'Teri bindiya re' and superlative performances by the Big B and Jaya Bachchan.

Rashid, Amanjyot strike modest scores at Faldo Series final

March 26, 2009 at 9:00 PM

Shenzhen (China), March 26 (IANS) Defending champion Rashid Khan had a modest start with an even par 72 in the Under-18 section of the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final at the Mission Hills Golf Club.

Jaipur gears up for Gangaur festival

March 24, 2009 at 6:17 PM

Jaipur, Mar 24 (ANI): In anticipation of the much awaited annual Gangaur festival, shops in Jaipur have starting stocking the idols of Hindu God Shiva and her consort Gauri.

REEEP holds talks to scale up renewable energy and energy efficiency in South Asia

February 4, 2009 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (ANI/Business Wire India): The Renewable Energy and Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) discussed 'Scaling up renewable energy and energy efficiency in South Asia: Focus on financing, investment and technology' to address and stimulate the use of renewable sources of energy that are abundant in South Asia.