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

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

We can rule Bihar only in alliance with JD-U: BJP

June 12, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) While maintaining that its alliance with Janata Dal-United (JD-U) was intact, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday said both the parties could be in power in Bihar only if they stick together.

Bihar's people want alliance with JD-U, says BJP

June 12, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The BJP Wednesday said its alliance with the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) in Bihar was continuing in the interest of people of the state and any break in ties will ruin hopes of the electorate.

Advani stays firm, BJP hopes to win him over

June 11, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The leadership crisis in the BJP entered the second day Tuesday with no sign of L.K. Advani withdrawing his resignation from party posts despite pleading from senior colleagues.

Modi elevation looks certain: 'Can't ignore expectations of party workers', says BJP

June 9, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Panaji, June 9 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain on Sunday hinted at the possible elevation in the role for Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, saying that the party cannot ignore expectations of BJP workers.

BJP, Left only democratic parties: Shahanawaz

June 9, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Panaji, June 9 (IANS) Only the BJP and the Communist parties have internal democracy, BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain said Sunday, drawing an unusual parallel between the Right and Left in India.

BJP is only antidote to 'poison' of Congress: Shahnawaz Hussain

June 9, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Panaji, June 9 (ANI): Asserting that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was the only antidote to the 'poison' of the Congress, party spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the United Progressive Alliance-II (UPA) government, calling its four years of governance as four dark years.

BJP continues to dodge Modi ascent issue

June 9, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Panaji, June 9 (IANS) The BJP continued to keep everyone guessing on the role of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls.

BJP downplays Advani's absence at Goa conclave

June 8, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Panaji, June 8 (ANI): Amid sharp criticism from various political outfits over the infighting within its fold, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday downplayed party veteran Lal Krishna Advani's absence at the two-day national executive meet in Goa, saying one should not draw any conclusions out of it.

Sow the wind in Syria, reap the whirlwind in Turkey (Comment)

June 7, 2013 at 3:53 PM

It was October 2011. I knew this would be my last evening with the distinguished Turkish journalist, Mehmet Birand, as we looked over the Bosphorus from my hotel in Istanbul. He had been fighting cancer bravely for quite some time but the extent to which his large frame had shrunk was a clear sign that the disease was getting the better of him.

Over 4,000 sign plea against four-year DU course

June 5, 2013 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) More than 4,000 people have signed an online petition against Delhi University's new Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) and it was submitted to President Pranab Mukherjee on the first day of admissions here Wednesday.

Musharraf to leave for Dubai as part of 'secret deal' with Nawaz Sharif: PML-Q chief

June 4, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Islamabad, June 4 (ANI): Pervez Musharraf will soon leave for either Dubai or Saudi Arabia as a secret deal has been finalised between the former president and incoming prime minister Nawaz Sharif, according to Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain.

Manmohan in fray for Assam Rajya Sabha polls

May 29, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Guwahati, May 29 (IANS) The ruling Congress party in Assam has issued a whip to ensure the presence of its legislators for the crucial Rajya Sabha polls Thursday, which see Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the fray.

ICC Champions Trophy matches to be broadcast to an audience of 1.5 billion

May 29, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Dubai, May 29 (ANI): The ICC global media rights partner STAR Sports is gearing up its production to make sure the people in close to 180 territories will enjoy an unrivaled spectator experience of the ICC Champions Trophy, in which the world's top eight ODI teams be playing across three venues in England and Wales, from the comfort of their living rooms.

Denied JEE chance, blind CBSE topper opts for US varsity

May 28, 2013 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Denied a chance to appear for the IIT-JEE exams because he is vision impaired, an 18-year-old who scored 96 percent in his Class 12 CBSE has opted to study at Stanford University in the US.

Denied JEE chance, blind CBSE topper opts for US varsity

May 28, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Denied a chance to appear for the IIT-JEE exams because he is vision impaired, an 18-year-old who scored 96 percent in his Class 12 CBSE has opted to study at Stanford University in the US.

Girls outshine boys again in CBSE Class 12 exam

May 27, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Girls once again outperformed boys in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exams this year, with the pass percentage for girls being 87.98, compared to 77.78 for boys.

Pak police offers Rs 2.5 mln reward for info on killers of PTI leader

May 27, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Karachi, May 27 (ANI): A reward of Rs 2.5 million has been offered by police for any information leading to the arrest of the killers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Zahra Shahid Hussain.

'Tum Tak' can make people fall in love again: Javed Ali

May 26, 2013 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Playback singer Javed Ali, who has given his voice to the song "Tum Tak" from upcoming film "Raanjhanaa", says the track about teenage love is full of fun, mischief and has the potential to make listeners fall in love again.

Five suspected militants arrested in Jammu and Kashmir

May 24, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Jammu, May 24 (ANI): Five suspected militants have been arrested with heavy arms and ammunition in connection with a botched plot to kill security personnel near the Thathri Police Station in Doda District.

US-based Pak filmmaker calls for ban on Hollywood, Bollywood movies to save 'failing' Pak film indu

May 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Islamabad, May 20 (ANI): An US-based Pakistani filmmaker has urged on a ban on Bollywood and Hollywood movies in Pakistan, and has offered his guidance and support to save the deteoriating Pakistani film industry.

Cook hails Broad-Anderson 'combined strikeforce' boosts England's assault on world domination

May 20, 2013 at 9:26 AM

London, May 20 (ANI): England captain Alastair Cook has praised his bowlers Stuart Broad and James Anderson, saying that the duo's combined strikeforce is a major help to his assault on world domination.

Pak's MQM demands high-level judicial inquiry into PTI leader's murder

May 19, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Karachi, May 19 (ANI): Pakistan's Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has demanded that a high level judicial inquiry be conducted into the events surrounding the murder of senior vice president in Sindh of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) in Karachi.

Pakistani woman politician shot dead

May 19, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Islamabad, May 19 (IANS) A senior woman politician in Pakistan's port city of Karachi was gunned down by motorcycle-riding assailants outside her residence late Saturday, a media report said Sunday.

Pakistan holds re-polling after fraud claims

May 19, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Islamabad, May 19 (IANS) Re-polling in a parliamentary seat started in Pakistan's port city Karachi Sunday following allegations of vote rigging, officials said.

UK police launches investigation into Pak MQM chief's 'separating Karachi' comments

May 17, 2013 at 4:06 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): The London police are investigating complaints against UK-based Pakistani politician, Altaf Hussain, to see if he has violated UK law.

Deepa Mehta to adapt novel 'Secret Daughter' into movie

May 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Toronto, May 16 (IANS) After adapting Salman Rushdie's "Midnight's Children" for the big screen, Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta is working on a script based on Shilpi Somaya Gowda's novel "Secret Daughter" about how two families are bound by an adoption.

Oxford-based gang guilty of child exploitation and organizing prostitution

May 15, 2013 at 2:38 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): In one of the biggest cases of child exploitation in recent years, an Oxford-based gang of seven men have been found guilty of child rape, trafficking and organizing prostitution.

MQM calls for fresh polls in Karachi constituency

May 15, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Islamabad, May 15 (IANS) The Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) has demanded fresh polls in the entire National Assembly constituency NA-250 Karachi and rejected the election commission's directive for re-polling in selective stations only, Geo News reported Wednesday.

Pakistani ambassador to US resigns after election defeat

May 14, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Islamabad, May 14 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistan's ambassador to the United States, Sherry Rehman, has resigned after her Pakistan Peoples Party faced defeat in general elections, state media reported Tuesday.

4 AK rifles among 9 weapons recovered from a hideout in Poonch

May 12, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Poonch, May 12 (ANI): The Army and Police have busted a hideout and seized arms, ammunition and explosives including four AK-series rifles among nine weapons in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.

MQM urges Nawaz Sharif for welfare of all in Pakistan

May 12, 2013 at 8:22 AM

Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) Pakistan's Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) has urged Nawaz Sharif to ensure equal treatment towards all provinces of the country and welfare of the masses without any discrimination, Radio Pakistan reported Sunday.

New England Lions 'rookie' captain Root to call Vaughan for captaincy advice

May 5, 2013 at 10:04 AM

London, May 5 (ANI): Newly appointed captain of the second-tier England Lions, Joe Root has said that he may have to consult former skipper Michael Vaughan for advice on leading the team.

BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain hospitalised in Patna

May 4, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Patna, May 4 (ANI): BJP national spokesman Shahnawaz Hussain is recuperating in a hospital here, a day after he had complained of experiencing pains in his chest.

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".

Rehman Malik says conspiracy being hatched to bring pro-Taliban PM

May 1, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Karachi, May. 1 (ANI): Pakistan's former Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that conspiracy is being hatched to bring a pro-Taliban prime minister in the country.

Assam minister attacked for slamming Muslim leader

April 28, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Guwahati, April 28 (IANS) People hurled shoes, sandals and empty water bottles at Assam Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain in Western Assam's Chirang district Sunday after he hit out at All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Moulana Badaruddin Ajmal in a speech.

QSQT turns 25, Juhi Chawla takes a stroll down memory lane

April 28, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" (QSQT) - a film of many firsts - completes 25 years of its release and its lead actress Juhi Chawla still relishes the time spent on the sets and says none of them knew "how the film would turn out".

Karachi: Four killed in blasts near MQM, PPP offices

April 28, 2013 at 1:24 AM

Islamabad, April 28 (IANS) At least four people were killed and 44 injured in three blasts that occurred in Pakistan's Karachi city near offices of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Saturday night, Geo News reported.

Would work with Aamir again if 'QSQT' is remade: Juhi Chawla

April 27, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) Waving aside plans of remaking the iconic "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" (QSQT), which completes 25 years this April, the film's leading lady Juhi Chawla said she and Aamir "will do it again" if a remake is done.

Pakistani military protests treatment meted out to Musharraf

April 27, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) A group of Pakistan's military officers have protested, before a parliamentary panel, the treatment being meted out to former president Pervez Musharraf, a media report said Saturday.

Pakistan military officers protest against 'humiliating treatment' meted out to Musharraf

April 27, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Islamabad, Apr. 27 (ANI): A group of military officers carried out protests on Friday against what they called 'humiliating treatment' being meted out to former president Pervez Musharraf.

Perception about TV actors changing: Sharad Kelkar

April 26, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Sharad Kelkar appreciates the change in perception where people are not categorising actors as TV or movie artists anymore. He is hopeful that the distance between film and TV would end some day.

Gold biscuits seized from Bangladeshi in Tripura

April 25, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Agartala, April 25 (IANS) Around 1.164 kg of gold biscuits worth Rs.34 lakh were Thursday seized by Border Security Force (BSF) troopers from a Bangladeshi who tried to enter Indian territory in western Tripura, police said. The smuggler managed to escape.

SDMC: Parmila Tokas inaugurates development works

April 23, 2013 at 3:36 PM

Councillor from ward No 166 (Munirka) and Chairperson, Mahila Kalyan and Bal Vikas Committee, SDMC Parmila Dheeraj Tokas

Pak caretaker govt. chooses to refrain from giving opinion in Musharraf case

April 22, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 22 (ANI): Pakistan's caretaker government, in response to the court's request for an opinion, has said it will abstain from giving any independent statement concerning former president Pervez Musharraf's ongoing trial under Article 6 of the Constitution and will instead comply with judicial orders in this regard.

Pak 'blames Musharraf for disgracing army, Kargil fiasco': ex-colleague

April 20, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf has shown lack of judgment in the past and every step he took backfired, an official who had worked the former army chief has revealed.

Pakistani political party's office set ablaze

April 20, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) Unidentified assailants Saturday set on fire an election office belonging to a political party in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, a media report said.

Two Maoists held from Kolkata

April 19, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Kolkata, April 19 (IANS) Two Maoists were arrested from the city and arms, ammunition and some documents recovered from them police said Friday.

'Lessons In Forgetting' - stirs the hornet's nest (IANS Movie Review)

April 19, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Film: "Lessons In Forgetting"; Cast: Adil Hussain, Amey Wagh, Bhanu Prakash, Veena Sajnani, Uttara Baokar, Roshni Achreja, Maya Tideman, Raaghav Chanana, Karan Nair, Anuja Vaidya, Lakshmi Krishnamurthy, Parthiv Shah, Sukitha Aiyar; Director: Unni Vijayan; Rating: ***

LeT operational chief arrested, guerrilla killed in Kashmir

April 18, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Srinagar, April 18 (IANS) A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) guerrilla, involved in the killing of a sarpanch last year, was shot dead in a gunfight in Sopore Thursday after his location was disclosed by the outfit's north Kashmir operational chief arrested earlier, police said.

BJP tells Bihar leaders not to react to JD-U's comments

April 18, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) With fissures appearing in its alliance with the Janata Dal-United (JD-U), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday instructed its leaders from Bihar to restrain from reacting on the comments from the other side.

Don't want any ally to leave NDA: BJP

April 17, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The BJP does not want any ally to leave the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), party president Rajnath Singh said Wednesday as speculation mounted over the future of its ties with the Janata Dal-United (JD-U).

Two locals rescued from militants in Jammu's Kishtwar

April 16, 2013 at 10:28 PM

Jammu, April 16 (IANS) A joint army-police team rescued two local youth, abducted by militants in remote and mountainous area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, officials said Tuesday.

No threat to Nitish Kumar government in Bihar: BJP

April 16, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) Playing down talks of rift with ally Janata Dal-United (JD-U), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday said there was no threat to their coalition government in Bihar.

Congress failed to provide security to Mamata: BJP

April 16, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday said that the Congress-led UPA government failed to provide security to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during her official Delhi visit and this exposed her to heckling by Left student activists.

Sack law minister for 'vetting' coal scam report: BJP

April 16, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) Demanding the sacking of union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar for "vetting" the CBI report on coal blocks allocations before it was submitted to the Supreme Court, the BJP Tuesday accused the UPA government of "misusing" the agency.

Hussain Kuwajerwala takes inspiration from Ranbir Kapoor

April 15, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) TV actor Hussain Kuwajerwala, who is making his Bollywood debut with Rajesh Bachchani's thriller "Shree", looks up to the Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor for acting tips.

Musharraf resubmits response in treason case

April 15, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Islamabad, Apr 15 (ANI): Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf has resubmitted to the Supreme Court his reply in a case of high treason being heard against him.

Hussain credits wife for growth, emotional support

April 14, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) TV actor Hussain Kuwajerwala, who has come a long way as an actor, gives credit to his wife Tina for his growth in showbiz.

Rajeev Khandelwal brought transition for TV actors: Hussain Kuwajerwala

April 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actor Hussain Kuwajerwala, who is set for his Bollywood debut with "Shree", says it was Rajeev Khandelwal's successful move from the small to the big screen, which brought in a transition for TV actors.

Assam rhino toll this year goes up to 17

April 12, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Guwahati, April 12 (IANS) Poachers in Assam have killed 17 rhinos already this year, officials said Friday. The latest carcass with the missing horn was found a day after a trial run of an aerial vehicle was completed over the Kaziranga National Park for tracking poachers.

Islamist hard-liner JUI-F likely to take over power from Pak's secular ANP

April 12, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Peshawar, Apr. 12 (ANI): Pakistan's secular political party- Awami National Party- which governed Pakistan's militancy-plagued northwest for the past five years is losing hundreds of activists to Taliban attacks, and is likely to be ousted from power by Islamist hard-liners in the May election.

Mixed reactions on social media's likely influence in 2014 Lok Sabha polls

April 12, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): Leaders of various political outfits on Friday gave mixed reaction to a study, which said social media is likely to influence 160 Lok Sabha seats in the next general elections.

'Second-fiddle' player in diabetes found to be central villain

April 12, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Washington, April 12 (ANI): A protein long believed to have a minor role in type 2 diabetes is, in fact, a central player in the development of the condition, American researchers say.

Two passionate people make great team: 'Shree' director

April 11, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) First time director Rajesh Bachchani enjoyed working with TV actor Hussain Kuwajerwala in "Shree" because he feels both of them exude same passion and determination.

'Deny bail to rhino poachers'

April 11, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Guwahati, April 11 (IANS) Even as the CBI is set to probe the poaching of one-horned rhinos in Assam, forest officials and conservationists here feel that tightening the investigative process and denying bail to poachers will deter them from repeating the crime.

Pak SC rejects request seeking Musharraf's arrest in treason case

April 9, 2013 at 4:37 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 9 (ANI): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has rejected a request seeking the arrest of former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf during the hearing of the treason case.

Iraq executing more people now than 10 years ago, says Amnesty report

April 7, 2013 at 1:56 PM

London, Apr 7 (ANI): Iraq has been conducting more executions now than it has done for almost a decade, according to a global report.

Delhi Police launches probe into Google's map contest

April 5, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 4 (ANI): In what could be a serious problem for Google, the most used search engine on the World Wide Web, Delhi Police has begun a probe into its map contest held in February-March this year following a formal complaint by the Survey of India.

BJP accuses UPA government of indecisiveness

April 3, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The BJP Wednesday accused the UPA government of indecisiveness, saying it was due to two centres of power in the Congress, leading the alliance.

Hussain set for Bollywood debut, thanks fans

April 3, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) TV actor and host Hussain Kuwajerwala is set to make his Bollywood debut with "Shree" and thanks his fans for supporting him in all his endeavours.

Early intervention can help tackle autism (April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day)

April 1, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Six-year-old Tanvi Roy flaps her hands continuously for hours, while Ankit Prakash, 17, doesn't go to the toilet but eases himself in the kitchen or drawing room every night. These children are not mentally retarded but suffer from autism, a neuro-development disorder.

What Pakistanis feel about Sanjay Dutt's sentence

March 30, 2013 at 12:10 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 30 (ANI): Since the news of Bollywood's beloved Sanjay Dutt's conviction and sentence became public, fans and fellow actors have expressed anger and shock.

Pak's ruling PPP declares itself as 'poorest' political party in country!

March 29, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Islamabad, Mar 29 (ANI): Pakistan's Peoples Party-Parliamentarians (PPP-P) is by far the poorest political party in the country, according to the financial statement submitted by it.

Ghulam Ali comes up with biography

March 25, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Pakistani Ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali comes up with his biography that encapuslates the various ups and downs he experienced in his life.

Civilian dies in Kashmir militant attack

March 24, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Srinagar, March 24 (IANS) A civilian was killed and a policeman critically injured Sunday when militants opened fire at two police vehicles caught in a traffic jam in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore town.

Brand appeals to fans to help sick teenager

March 24, 2013 at 5:54 PM

London, March 24 (IANS) British comedian Russell Brand took to Twitter to help a young girl, Aneesa Hussain, who is suffering from a particular kind of blood cancer.

President's Bodyguard to get Silver Trumpet March 30

March 22, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The President's Bodyguard (PBG) -- the senior-most unit of the Indian Army -- will be presented the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner by President Pranab Mukherjee March 30.

BJP questions PM's reaction to CBI raids

March 22, 2013 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday questioned Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's clarification over CBI raids at DMK leader M.K. Stalin's house.

Unidentified gunmen kill 18-year-old in Sopore

March 20, 2013 at 10:17 AM

Srinagar, March 20 (IANS) Unidentified gunmen late Tuesday night killed an 18-year-old boy in north Kashmir's Sopore town, police said here.

Zardari to visit Turkmenistan Wednesday

March 20, 2013 at 7:53 AM

Islamabad, March 20 (IANS) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will be visiting Ashgabat Wednesday at the invitation of Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, Xinhua reported.

BJP slams Shinde's statement on Kashmir attack

March 14, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The BJP Thursday criticised Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's statement in parliament on the terror attack in Kashmir, saying he should have spoken about the government's moves to counter terror.

Former England skipper Hussain brands 'foolish' axed Oz players 'lazy, disrespectful'

March 14, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Sydney, Mar 14 (ANI): Former England captain Nasser Hussain has termed the axed Australian quartet from the Mohali Test as lazy and disrespectful and said that they will never forget the public humiliation of being dumped.

Nasser Hussain says Aussie team structure is flawed

March 13, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Sydney, March 13 (IANS) Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels structure of the Australian team management is flawed and suspended vice-captain Shane Watson should have been involved in the decision making process of the team.

Wait three years for robust economic growth: PM

March 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said there were international as well as domestic factors responsible for the prevailing economic scenario, but expressed confidence that the economy would be back to robust growth in about three years.

Calligraphy exhibition opens at Jamia

March 11, 2013 at 7:07 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) An exhibition depicting the evolution of Urdu calligraphy - one of the most ornate alphabet writings - from the confines of fine print into a high art form was inaugurated at the Jamia Millia Islamia by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in the presence of Saudi Arabian ambassador Saud Mohammed Al-Sati.

Calligraphy show opens at Jamia Millia Islamia

March 11, 2013 at 7:07 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) An exhibition depicting the evolution of Urdu calligraphy - one of the most ornate alphabet writings - from the confines of fine print into a high art form was inaugurated at the Jamia Millia Islamia by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in the presence of the ambassador of Saudi Arabia in India, Saud Mohammed Al-Sati.

Shinde admits security lapse as mystery surrounds Ram Singh's suicide

March 11, 2013 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Monday admitted that Delhi gang-rape accused Ram Singh's death under mysterious circumstances inside Tihar jail was a major security lapse.

'Female lawmakers not considered equal to male counterparts in Pakistan'

March 9, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 9 (ANI): A female lawmaker of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has complained about facing discrimination at the hands of male counterparts.

BJP questions JPC probe on chopper deal

March 4, 2013 at 5:53 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The BJP Monday sought to know why no case was registered in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal even after a week while the government was insisting on forming a joint parliamentary committee to look into the scam.

BJP defends Modi's speech

March 4, 2013 at 5:21 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) While keeping mum about who would be its prime ministerial candidate, the BJP Monday strongly defended Narendra Modi's Sunday speech slamming the Congress.

An electro-classical rock song for 'Freedom'

March 4, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has shot an electro-classical rock song, a heady mix of classical tunes with rock sounds, for his film "Freedom".

Benazir Bhutto murder case witnesses under Taliban death threats

March 3, 2013 at 12:35 PM

Rawalpindi, Mar. 3 (ANI): A key prosecution witness in the Benazir Bhutto murder case did not testify in the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Rawalpindi on Saturday after receiving threats from the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

Rajnath Singh praises Modi for 'extraordinary leadership'

March 2, 2013 at 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 2 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Saturday lauded Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, considered by many to be the party's Prime Ministerial candidate, for achieving a third consecutive victory in his state and enabling the main opposition party to create a new record in the Indian democratic history.

Four plead guilty to discussing Britain terror plot

March 1, 2013 at 10:51 PM

London, Mar 1 (IANS) Four men have pleaded guilty to engaging in discussions in preparation of terrorist acts in Britain, BBC reported Friday.

Kaziranga to get drone to check poaching, says minister

February 21, 2013 at 8:26 PM

Guwahati, Feb 21 (IANS) The central environment and forest ministry has cleared the proposal for aerial surveillance of Assam's Kaziranga National Park, using an unmanned aircraft, a drone, to prevent poaching of rhinos, a state minister said Thursday.

Asian gang made 11-yr-old girl sex slave in UK

February 21, 2013 at 12:09 PM

London, Feb. 21 (ANI): A 19-year-old girl has told a court in London how she was sexually exploited by a group of Asian men when she was 11 years old.

Zakir Hussain, Shillong Chamber Choir to jam together

February 20, 2013 at 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain and Shillong Chamber Choir are set to share the stage together at a fund-raiser, organised by actor Rahul Bose's NGO The Foundation.

Quality of higher education in India worrisome: Jamia VC

February 17, 2013 at 2:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) The quality of higher education in India is worrisome with the accent more on "job-oriented courses" rather than "broad-based, good, solid education" backed by "original quality research", says Jamia Millia Islamic vice-chancellor Najeeb Jung.

Dubai's 'Car Free Day' helps reduce carbon emission

February 15, 2013 at 3:13 AM

Dubai, Feb 15 (IANS/WAM) The fourth annual "Car Free Day" organised by the Dubai Municipality helped reduce 14 tonnes of carbon dioxide emission.