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

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

My play will inspire people: Anupam

May 20, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Veteran actor-producer Anupam Kher, whose play "Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai", is based upon the ups and downs in his life, says it will inspire people and change their viewpoint about failures in life.

Singing is easier than acting: Mamta Sharma

May 13, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Playback singer Mamta Sharma, well known for her super hit item numbers like "Munni badnam hui", "Anaarkali disco chali" and "Fevicol se", says singing is easier than acting and she has her own reasons for that.

President honors India's cinematic best at 60th National Film Awards

May 4, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee felicitated the country's cinematic best across various categories at the 60th National Film Awards in New Delhi.

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.

Mukherjee to confer National Film awards in Delhi today

May 3, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will confer the 60th National Film awards at a glittering function here this evening.

Lata, Big B condole death of 'golden voice' Shamshad Begum

April 24, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Condoling the death of legendary playback singer Shamshad Begum, megastar Amitabh Bachchan said the industry had lost its "golden voice", while Lata Mangeshkar remembered her as a "nice and happy soul".

Hema Malini gets P.C. Chandra award

April 21, 2013 at 11:16 PM

Kolkata, April 21 (IANS) Yesteryear's Bollywood 'Dream Girl' Hema Malini was Sunday conferred the P C Chandra award for her contribution to Indian cinema.

Names celebs went by before they became famous

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New York, Apr 21 (ANI): Celebrities often go under false names or what you would say stage names, rather that abiding by their original.

Danish Ambassador meets L. K. Advani

April 13, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (ANI): Denmark Ambassador, Freddy Svane, met senior leader of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Lal Krishna Advani on Saturday in New Delhi.

Aadesh Shrivastava to make musical (Movie Snippets)

April 2, 2013 at 4:21 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Composer Aadesh Shrivastava says he is ready to roll out a movie under his banner soon. It will be a musical, he revealed.

Bhilwara Group presents music festival

March 30, 2013 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Artistes like N. Rajam, Sangeeta Shankar, Nandini Shankar, Pandit Jasraj, Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar, Ustad Shujaat Khan and Pandit Tejendra Narayan Majumdar will pay tribute to Pandit Ravi Shankar in the "Bhilwara Sur Sangam" festival here April 6-7, a statement said.

Delhi cable operators to black out TVs against digitisation

March 29, 2013 at 5:06 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Cable TV operators here Friday said they would observe a 48-hour blackout to protest the March 31 digitisation deadline and an "unfair" revenue-sharing model under the digital addressable system (DAS).

A revealing story on Kashmir (Book Review)

March 29, 2013 at 9:22 AM

Title: Our Moon has Blood Clots; Author: Rahul Pandita; Publisher: Random House India; Pages: 258; Price: Rs.499

S.C. Jamir sworn in as Odisha governor

March 21, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 21 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader and former chief minister of Nagaland Senayangba Chubatoshi Jamir was Thursday sworn in the new governor of Odisha, officials said.

Heavy industrial effluents, urban waste put a question mark over River Yamuna's future

March 21, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Agra, Mar 21 (ANI): The future of the River Yamuna remains uncertain as the authorities have failed to put a check on the flow of heavy industrial effluents and urban waste into it at different places.

Gossip blog publishes George Bush's email address on 10th anniversary of Iraq war

March 20, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Washington, Mar. 20 (ANI): The media and gossip blog Gawker has published former US President George W. Bush's email address, encouraging readers to send a message to the him on the 10th anniversary of Iraq war.

I thank my parents for the award: Birju Maharaj

March 18, 2013 at 10:02 PM

Chennai, March 18 (IANS) Pandit Birju Maharaj said he would like to thank his parents for the National Award he won Monday for best choreography for Kamal Haasan's multilingual spy-thriller "Vishwaroopam".

DMK against new civil services exam norms

March 12, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Chennai, March 12 (IANS) Accusing the central government of trying to impose Hindi by making changes in the civil services exam norms, DMK president M. Karunanidhi Tuesday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to withdraw the notification as it would filter out candidates from rural India.

President presents first annual Tagore Award to late Pandit Ravi Shankar

March 7, 2013 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 7 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee presented the first annual Tagore award for cultural harmony to late Pandit Ravi Shankar at a function at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.

Mukherjee to confer 'Tagore Award' for cultural harmony on Pt. Ravi Shankar

March 6, 2013 at 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 6 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will confer the 'Tagore Award' for cultural harmony on sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar at a function at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Thursday.

Anupam angry at government's apathy towards Kashmiri Pandits

March 3, 2013 at 7:39 PM

Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher says the problems faced by Kashmiri Pandits are not being addressed and the government's apathy towards them upsets him.

Sandhya wasn't lonely, desperate: Lalit Pandit

February 19, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Reports that Sandhya Singh, sister of music composers Jatin and Lalit Pandit, was a desperately lonely woman and sought strangers' company for solace, have not gone down well with the family.

Rapist, murderer of Bihar minor awarded death sentence

February 7, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Patna, Feb 7 (IANS) A Bihar court Thursday awarded the death penalty to a 45-year-old man for raping and killing a minor girl four years ago, a lawyer said.

Two arrested with explosives in Jharkhand

February 4, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Ranchi, Feb 4 (IANS) Two people were arrested with a huge cache of explosives in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district Monday, police said.

Odisha resumes land takeover for Posco

February 3, 2013 at 9:26 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 3 (IANS) Odisha Sunday resumed land acquisition for steelmaker Posco's $12 billion project in Jagatsinghpur district, more than over a year after the process was halted due to villagers' opposition, official said.

Three held for objectionable Facebook photos

January 31, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 31 (IANS) Three engineering students were arrested in Odisha Thursday for posting objectionable photos of a girl on networking site Facebook, police said.

Explosives recovered from Maoist den in Odisha

January 28, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 28 (IANS) Security personnel Monday unearthed a Maoist dump in Odisha's Rayagada district and recovered three land mines totally weighing 50 kg, along with several other items, police said.

Pandit Jasraj to perform at Shantiniketan

January 28, 2013 at 6:32 PM

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IANS) Showcasing to the world the talent of 100 budding artists in over 50 genres of music, across 12 cities, the largest concert tour of Indian music featuring classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj will come to Shantiniketan in West Bengal Jan 30.

Sheetal Talwar stands up for Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroop'

January 27, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Sheetal Talwar, who produced "Dharm", has not only come forward to defend Kamal Haasan against religious fundamentalism but also offered to release "Vishwaroop", the Hindi version of the controversial multilingual film, here and in North India, if required.

Wellbeing, stability and progress of Bhutan central to India's vision for future: Mukherjee

January 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk on the completion of five years of democratic constitutional monarchy in Bhutan, and said the well-being, stability and progress of that country is central to India's vision for the future.

'David' soundtrack a powerhouse of music (IANS Music Review)

January 25, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Film: "David"; Music Directors: Bramfatura, Mikey McCleary, Maatibaani, Remo Fernandes, Modern Mafia, Anirudh Ravichander, Tao Issaro, Gaurav Godkhindi, Saurabh Roy; Lyricists: Ankur Tewari, Maatibaani, Joyshanti, Remo Fernandes, Abhijeet Deshpande, Gopal Dutt, Ankur Tewari, Mikey McCleary, Preeti Pillai; Singers: Siddharth Basrur, Rekha Bhardwaj, Nirali Karthik, Joyshanti, Remo Fernandes, Naresh Iyer, Shweta Pandit, Modern Mafia, Anirudh Ravichander, Shweta Mohan, Karthik, Nikhil D'Souza, Preeti Pillai Lucky Ali, and Saurabh Roy; Rating- **** 1/2

Singer Shweta Pandit turns chawl girl for 'David'

January 24, 2013 at 3:28 PM

Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Singer Shweta Pandit has revealed that she plays a chawl girl in Bejoy Nambiar's "David", which marks her foray into acting.

Working with Nambiar great learning experience: Shweta Pandit

January 24, 2013 at 2:24 PM

Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Singer Shweta Pandit is making her acting debut with Bejoy Nambiar's "David" and says shooting for the film was as good a learning experience as going to an institute.

Bombs seized from Maoist dump in Odisha

January 23, 2013 at 7:28 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 23 (IANS) Police and security forces Wednesday unearthed a Maoist dump in Odisha and recovered arms and explosives, an official said.

India's dam-building activities in Himalaya threatening human lives and biodiversity

January 20, 2013 at 10:01 AM

Washington, January 20(ANI): Unprecedented dam building in the Indian Himalaya holds serious consequences for biodiversity and could pose a threat to human lives and livelihoods, researchers have found.

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.

Award instituted in Hariprasad Chaurasia's name

January 14, 2013 at 11:21 PM

Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Carnatic flautist Dr. N. Ramani will be honoured with the first Padmavibhushan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia Puraskar for his contribution in the field, an official said Monday.

Pt. Jasraj, Big B launch Lata Mangeshkar's music label

January 13, 2013 at 11:53 PM

Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's music company LM MUSIC was launched here Sunday by Pandit Jasraj, Amitabh Bachchan and Nita Ambani at a star-studded function here.

11th Pune International Film Festival felicitates veteran Bollywood actors

January 11, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Pune (Maharashtra), Jan.11 (ANI): The 11th Pune International Film Festival (PIFF), which commenced here on Thursday, felicitated veteran Bollywood actors for their valuable contribution to the film industry.

Music scheme to be named after Bhimsen Joshi

January 2, 2013 at 8:07 PM

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) The Maharashtra cabinet Wednesday approved a classical music scheme named after Pandit Bhimsen Joshi ahead of his second death anniversary, an official said.

Delhi Gang Rape: Tharoor tweet demanding naming of victim evokes mixed response

January 1, 2013 at 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): There was a mixed response on Tuesday to Union Minister Shashi Tharoor's tweet that the name of the 23-year-old woman who was gang raped on December 16 in New Delhi be revealed.

Two Maoists held with landmines in Odisha

December 31, 2012 at 11:01 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 31 (IANS) Two hardcore Maoists were arrested Monday while planning to plant landmines on a road in Odisha's Rayagada district, police said.

Jaya Bachchan weeps for dead gang-rape victim

December 29, 2012 at 9:09 PM

Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Former actress and Rajya Sabha member Jaya Bachchan broke down Saturday during a silent march held for the Delhi gang-rape victim here this evening. The 23-year-old victim died in a Singapore hospital early Saturday.

Maoists trigger landmine blast in Odisha

December 27, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 27 (IANS) A member of the special operation group (SOG) was hurt when a landmine planted by Maoists exploded Thursday in a forest in Odisha's Rayagada district, police said.

Vijeta Pandit distraught over missing sister

December 26, 2012 at 10:21 PM

Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Former actress and wife of music composer Aadesh Shrivastav, Vijeta Pandit, is sickened and distraught with worry about her sister Sandhya Singh, who has gone missing since Dec 13.

Increasing 'dam-constructions' in Himalayas pushing indigenous species on brink of extinction

December 22, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Washington, Dec. 22 (ANI): The increasing number of dams that are either under construction or being planned in the near future, are reportedly posing massive threat to the indigenous species living in the Himalayas.

Ravi Shankar was a miracle man: Amjad Ali Khan

December 14, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS) Ustad Amjad Ali Khan fondly called late Pandit Ravi Shankar 'Dada', an elder brother. The sarod maestro is saddened by Ravi Shankar's death and says he was a miracle man filled with humility and grace.

Ravi Shankar was godfather of classical music: Anup Jalota

December 13, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) Bhajan singer Anup Jalota remembers late Pandit Ravi Shankar as the godfather of classical music and someone who gave India and the sitar, fame across the world.

Big B recalls Ravi Shankar's first, last call

December 13, 2012 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is grieving the demise of Pandit Ravi Shankar, says he was puzzled to receive the sitar maestro's call for the first time a week before the music legend's demise. He never knew it would be his last.

Pandit Ravi Shankar to receive posthumous Grammy award

December 13, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Dec 13 (ANI): Indian sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar is set to receive a posthumous lifetime achievement Grammy award, organizers announced on Wednesday.

Guns N'Roses dedicate Gurgaon concert to Ravi Shankar

December 13, 2012 at 12:40 AM

Gurgaon, Dec 13 (IANS) American rock band Guns N'Roses Wednesday dedicated their concernt in Gurgaon to sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar who died in the US at the age of 92.

Mukherjee condoles passing away of Pandit Ravi Shankar

December 12, 2012 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 12 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday condoled the passing away of sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar.

Maharashtra mourns Ravi Shankar's death

December 12, 2012 at 3:20 PM

Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan and Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Wednesday condoled the death of renowned sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar, who passed away in a US hospital.

Ravi Shankar was a national treasure: PM

December 12, 2012 at 3:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Pandit Ravi Shankar was a global ambassador of India's cultural heritage and a national treasure, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Wednesday while condoling the death of the sitar maestro in a San Diego hospital.

Parliament pays tribute to Pandit Ravi Shankar

December 12, 2012 at 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Both houses of Parliament today paid tribute to sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar, who died in San Diego, United States, this morning. He was 92.

Bollywood mourns Ravi Shankar's death

December 12, 2012 at 12:16 PM

Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) "National treasure", "Indian classical music's chief ambassador", and "god of music" is how Bollywood remembered sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, who passed way Tuesday. They also thanked him for giving Indian instrument sitar, an international recognition.

Pt. Ravi Shankar was a national treasure: Prime Minister

December 12, 2012 at 11:34 AM

Great Sitar player and music legend Pandit Ravi Shankar Prasad was a national treasure and global ambassador of India's cultural heritage, said Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh in his condolence message..................

Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar dies at 92

December 12, 2012 at 10:54 AM

The noted Sitar maestro and one of India?s best-known musicians Pandit Ravi Shankar died in San Diego Tuesday. He had been admitted to the Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla last Thursday after he complained of breathing

Pandit Ravi Shankar was global ambassador of India's cultural heritage: PM

December 12, 2012 at 10:40 AM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday condoled the passing away of legendary musician Pandit Ravi Shankar and described him as a national treasure and global ambassador of India's cultural heritage.

Ravi Shankar was a national treasure: PM

December 12, 2012 at 10:32 AM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Pandit Ravi Shankar was a global ambassador of India's cultural heritage and a national treasure, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Wednesday while condoling the death of the sitar maestro in a San Diego hospital.

Legendary musician Pandit Ravi Shankar passes away

December 12, 2012 at 10:08 AM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Legendary musician Pandit Ravi Shankar, who was admitted in the Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla for breathing difficulties, passed away in San Diego on Tuesday at the age of 92.

Bhopal-based AISECT wins Manthan Award South Asia and Asia Pacific 2012

December 11, 2012 at 2:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec.11 (ANI): Bhopal-based organization AISECT has won the ninth edition of the prestigious Manthan Award South Asia and Asia Pacific 2012 in the E-Financial Inclusion and Livelihood category.

Stereotypes affect our personal and professional decisions

December 4, 2012 at 4:52 PM

Washington, December 4 (ANI): A new study on the connections between race and gender - a phenomenon called gendered race - has revealed unexpected ways in which stereotypes affect our personal and professional decisions.

Akhilesh invites Mukherjee for UP assembly's 125-year celebrations

December 2, 2012 at 9:39 PM

Lucknow, Dec 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Sunday extended an invitation to President Pranab Mukherjee to be the chief guest at a function to commemorate the 125th year of the Uttar Pradesh state assembly next month.

Music lovers flock to three-day international festival in Guwahati

November 25, 2012 at 6:13 PM

Guwahati, Nov.25 (ANI): Music lovers in Guwahati were treated to multiple genres of music at the second Guwahati International Music Festival that was held here over the weekend.

'Drama' ? entertaining dramatic affair (Kannada Movie Review)

November 24, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Film: "Drama"; Cast: Yash, Radhika Pandit, Neenasam Sathish, Sindhu Lokanath, Sampath Kumar, Suchayeendra Prasad, Lohithashwa, Rockline Venkatesh and Malavika Avinash; Writer?Director: Yogaraj Bhat; Producer: Jayanna and Bhogeendra; Music: Hari Krishna Camera: S.Krishna; Rating: ***1/2

Three arrested for murder of Mulayam's family priest

November 21, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Lucknow, Nov 21 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Police Wednesday claimed to have arrested three "contract killers" involved in the sensational murder of the family priest of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Mulayam's family priest shot dead

November 15, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Lucknow, Nov 15 (IANS) Noted astrologer and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav's family priest Pandit Ramesh Tiwari was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur town Thursday, police said.

Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai surprise kids during Children's Day celebrations in Mumbai

November 15, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Mumbai, Nov.15 (ANI): Bollywood actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai provided a welcome surprise to dozens of underprivileged children here during Children's Day celebrations.

President honours outstanding children

November 14, 2012 at 10:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) President Pranab Mukharjee, on the occasion of Children's Day Wednesday, conferred awards on children who have achieved outstanding positions in different fields.

Ex-Citi executive Vikram Pandit to receive $6.7 mln 'incentive award'

November 10, 2012 at 11:28 AM

Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): Citigroup will pay 31 million dollars to ex-chief executive Vikram Pandit and a top deputy as they leave the bank after a corporate shake-up last month.

Was Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit fired or did he resign?

October 28, 2012 at 2:15 PM

Washington, Oct. 28 (ANI): The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an informal investigation to determine if Citigroup misled shareholders when it claimed former CEO Vikram Pandit 'resigned' on October 16.

'Janleva 555' mish-mash of genres, avoid it (IANS Movie Review - Rating: *)

October 19, 2012 at 3:02 PM

Film: "Janleva 555"; Cast: Kalpana Pandit, Anant Nag, Abrar Zahoor; Director: Sandeep Malani; Rating: *

Citigroup chief executive Vikram Pandit quits after 'boardroom clash'

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Washington, Oct 17 (ANI): Citigroup chief executive Vikram Pandit has abruptly stepped down after an apparent boardroom clash over pay and how best to run one of the world's biggest banks.

Vikram Pandit quits as Citigroup chief

October 16, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) In a surprise move, Citigroup's Indian-American chief executive Vikram Pandit has stepped down ending his tumultuous five-year reign atop the banking giant that he had nursed to recovery through the financial crisis.

Vikram Pandit resigns as Citi CEO

October 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) In a surprise move, Citigroup's Indian American chief executive Vikram Pandit is stepping down, ending his tumultuous five-year reign atop the banking giant that he had nursed to recovery through the financial crisis.

Accused of abduction, UP minister resigns

October 12, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Lucknow, Oct 12 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Revenue and Rehabilitation Vinod aka Pandit Singh resigned from the government Friday after allegations that he abducted a medical officer.

India beat Afghanistan in U-14 SAARC football

October 10, 2012 at 4:12 PM

Shizuka (Japan), Oct 10 (IANS) India opened their campaign in the U-14 SAARC Football Tournament with a 2-1 victory over Afghanistan at the Tokinosumika Sports Centre here Wednesday.

Vyjayanthimala returns to arclights after 42 years

October 1, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Yesteryear actress Vyjayanthimala Bali has decided to wear the grease paint after 42 years for Sandeep Malani's issue-based movie "Janleva 555" and urges everyone to "watch this one of of its kind film".

India's premier mountain cycle rally flagged off in Himachal

September 29, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Shimla, Sep 29 (IANS) Seventy-five intrepid cyclists set out from here Saturday morning to conquer the rocky terrain of Himachal Pradesh for the eighth edition of the 'Hercules MTB Himachal 2012', India's premier international mountain biking rally.

Sandeep Patil appointed as a new Chairman of Selectors; Amarnath sacked

September 27, 2012 at 7:01 PM

In a major shuffling in the national selection committee (NSC) of cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Thursday has selected former test player and indian cricket coach Sandeep Patil as the chairman of the NSC................

Patil appointed chairman of selectors, Amarnath sacked

September 27, 2012 at 6:26 PM

Mumbai, Sep 27 (IANS) Former India batsman Sandeep Patil was Thursday appointed chairman of the national selection committee while Mohinder Amarnath was sacked after just one year of his four-year term by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

50 panchayat members quit in Kashmir

September 25, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Srinagar, Sep 25 (IANS) More than 50 panchayat members in the Kashmir valley were Tuesday believed to have resigned in panic after the killing of a colleague, prompting worries about security for the 34,000 village representatives elected last year in the state's first panchayat polls in three decades.

Kashmiri migrants protest, want free electricity

September 4, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Jammu, Sep 4 (IANS) The Kashmiri Pandit (Hindu) migrants living in Jagti Township on the outskirts of Jammu Tuesday launched a protest seeking free electricity supply.

Shutdown hits life in Kashmir

September 4, 2012 at 11:45 AM

Srinagar, Sep 4 (IANS) Life in Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir valley was partially affected due to a shutdown call by separatists Tuesday.

Alka Yagnik, Javed Akhtar unveil literacy anthem

September 3, 2012 at 11:21 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Bollywood celebrities like Alka Yagnik, Javed Akhtar and Lalit Pandit, along with Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal, Monday launched a new literacy anthem as part of the campaign of promoting adult literacy in India.

Kashmiri migrants on hunger strike for hike in dole

August 31, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Jammu, Aug 31 (IANS) Kashmiri Pandit (Hindu) migrants in Jammu Friday began a hunger strike demanding a hike in the cash relief they have been getting from the government.

'Barfi!' soundtrack is simple, flawless (IANS Music Review)

August 28, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Film: "Barfi!"; Music Director: Pritam; Lyricists: Neelesh Mishra, Swanand Kirkire, Ashish Pandit; Singers: Mohit Chauhan, Nikhil Paul George, Papon, Sunidhi Chauhan, Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Swanand Kirkire, Rekha Bhardwaj; Rating ****1/2

Manmohan Singh to attend XVIth NAM Summit

August 26, 2012 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Aug.26 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will be visiting Tehran, Iran, to participate in the Sixteenth Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit to be held on August 30 and 31.

Shiamak Davar wants to popularise pop with 'Shabop'

August 20, 2012 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Singer-choreographer Shiamak Davar returns to singing after more than a decade with his latest album "Shabop" and says that the idea is to save pop music culture.

'Janleva 555', blend of music, mystery

August 16, 2012 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Music and horror genre are an evergreen match in Bollywood and director Sandeep Malani's forthcoming film "Janleva 555" promises a perfect blend of both.

'18th Cross' - not worth the wait (Kannada Movie Review)

August 4, 2012 at 7:21 PM

Film: "18th Cross"; Actors: Deepak, Radhika Pandit, Ramakrishna, Vinayaprasad, Kari Subbu, Jeeva; Director: Shanker; Producer: Rathna Chikkanna; Music: Arjun Janya; Camera: P.L.Ravi and Suresh Babu; Rating: **

Devotees take holy dip to mark Shravana Poornima in Ayodhya

August 2, 2012 at 10:11 PM

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 2 (ANI): Thousands of devotees took a holy dip in Sarayu River on the occasion of Shravana Poornima (full moon) here on Thursday.

IAS officers urge Andhra CM to act against minister

July 17, 2012 at 5:52 PM

Hyderabad, July 17 (IANS) Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers Tuesday urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy to take action against state minister T.G. Venkatesh for his remark that non-performing public servants should be shot dead in public.

Kashmiri separatist Geelani crosses the line, accuses Centre of creating a state within a state

July 3, 2012 at 2:22 PM

Srinagar, July 3 (ANI): Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the chairman of the hardline faction of the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC), on Tuesday accused the Central Government of trying to create a state within a state by coming up with settlements for Kashmiri Pandits in the Kashmir Valley, and threatened to agitate against the move to rehabilitate Kashmiri Pandits.

Frog weddings performed in central and western India to appease rain gods

July 1, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh)/ Nagpur/Aurangabad (Maharashtra), July 1 (ANI): In a ritual aimed at appeasing Lord Indra, the mythological rain god, residents in central and western India have been playing host to wedding feasts for frogs.

Maximum Movie Review

June 29, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Kabeer Kaushik directorial 'Maximum' starring Sonu Sood, Naseeruddin Shah, Neha Dhupia has hit the Indian cinema with its release nationwide today. With this you will gain watch the favorite plot of Bollywood based on fake encounters, crime, bhaigiri, politics, land deals and so on.

Difficulties of being a girl in Kashmir

June 26, 2012 at 1:56 PM

Srinagar, June 26 (ANI): The scriptures, whether Hindu or Muslim, Sikh or Buddhist, enjoin us to respect and protect all women be they mothers, daughters, sisters, wives.

Reality shows draw youths to instant fame, says Tochi Raina (With Image)

June 25, 2012 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Sufi singer Tochi Raina, who lent his voice to chartbusters like "Pardesi", "Gal mitthi mitthi" and "Saibo", says reality shows have urged the youths towards instant fame and hence, drawn away their patience to learn music under a guru.

'Addhuri'- fun film replete with emotions (Kannada Movie Review)

June 16, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Film: Adhdhuri; Cast: Dhruv, Radhika Pandit, Tarun, Raju Thalikote, Nag Shekhar, Bullet Prakash; Writer-Director: A.P. Arjun; Producer: C.M.R. Shankar Reddy, Keerthi Swamy; Camera: Surya Kiran; Music: Hari Krishna; Rating: ***1/2