Joshi

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

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

Fishermen should be part of coastal security: Antony

May 15, 2013 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Wednesday called upon various agencies to work together to ensure a seamless and robust coastal security architecture and said that fishermen should be made an integral part of the planning process.

Governor seeks action against UP minister

May 15, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Governor B.L. Joshi has directed the chief minister's office to take "appropriate action" against cabinet

Antony keen on implementing in time second phase of Coastal Security Plan

May 14, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony today called upon the top brass of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard to ensure timely implementation of measures envisaged under Phase - II of Coastal Security Plan.

Javed Akhtar looking forward to 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'

May 13, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar is really looking forward to Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" that features his son, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar in the lead role.

C.P Joshi takes additional charge of Railway Ministry

May 13, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways C.P Joshi on Monday took additional charge of the railway ministry.

C.P. Joshi, Kapil Sibal replace ministers who quit

May 11, 2013 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) C.P. Joshi has been given additional charge of the railway ministry, while Kapil Sibal has got the additional charge of the law and justice ministry, a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said Saturday.

Soha, Sharman end shooting in Bikaner

May 11, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actress Soha Ali Khan, who was filming the climax scene of her film "War Chod Na Yaar" near Bikaner with actor Sharman Joshi, says it wasn't easy to film in such a hot place.

Fuel hike makes petrol cheaper than diesel in Goa

May 11, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Panaji, May 11 (IANS) After the Friday hike in fuel prices by the central government, petrol is now cheaper than diesel in this western Indian state, known for cheap liqour.

We are like friends: Sharman Joshi on father-in-law

May 11, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actor Sharman Joshi, son-in-law of veteran actor Prem Chopra, says they bond really well.

Bhaskar, Kothari confirm India berths in Asian billiards

May 10, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Bangalore, May 10 (IANS) Balachandra Bhaskar and Sourav Kothari qualified to represent India in the Asian Indoor Games billiards competition after the duo finished in that order in the selection trials here Friday.

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

May 9, 2013 at 5:36 PM

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

Rekha is an ageless beauty: Sharman Joshi

May 8, 2013 at 8:40 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Actor Sharman Joshi describes his "Super Naani" co-star Rekha as an "ageless beauty" and "genius" and says they will even groove together in a song in the film.

Alok, Bhaskar win twice at trials

May 8, 2013 at 8:08 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) National champion Alok Kumar and local hope Balachandra Bhaskar recorded two wins apiece here Wednesday, the opening day of the selection trials for the Asian Indoor Games billiards competition.

No item number in Faraz Haider's next

May 8, 2013 at 12:16 PM

Mumbai May 8 (IANS) Debutant director Faraz Haider, who has just wrapped up shooting for his film, a satire on war, in Bikaner, says it won't have any item song.

Hat-trick of fractured mandates or clear verdict in Karnataka?

May 7, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Bangalore, May 7 (IANS) India will know Wednesday if Karnataka scores a hat-trick of fractured mandates or gets a clear verdict as votes polled Sunday in perhaps the most keenly watched assembly elections in the state are counted.

Saif's daughter Sara is super smart: Soha

May 6, 2013 at 6:00 PM

Bikaner, May 6 (IANS) There were reports that Saif Ali Khan's daughter Sara will soon enter filmdom and her aunt Soha admits that her niece has the potential, but right now they want her to complete her studies.

Sixty percent voter turnout till 5 pm in Karnataka

May 5, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Karnataka, May 5 (ANI): In Karnataka, the legislative assembly, which concluded at 6 pm with 60 percent voter turnout till 5 pm.

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.

Five composers for Prakash Jha's 'Satyagraha'

April 30, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Prakash Jha will team up with five music composers for his political drama "Satyagraha", a first for the filmmaker.

325 highly accident prone spots in India

April 29, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Thirteen states in India have 325 most accident prone spots, the Lok Sabha was informed Monday.

Hidayat proves a point defeating Kashyap (Interview)

April 24, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Athens Olympic badminton gold medallist Taufik Hidayat Wednesday justified his blunt remark that most Indians are just average international players by outlasting World No.7 Parupalli Kashyap at the Indian Open Super Series here.

Karnataka poll: BJP promises rice at Re. one a kg for poor

April 19, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Bangalore, April 19 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling BJP, going to the May 5 assembly poll battling corruption scandals, Friday promised 25kg rice at one rupee a kg to the poor and free lap-tops to class 12 and college students if voted to power again.

Palekar revisits loveable comedies with his Marathi film

April 19, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Amol Palekar, who is identified with simple and loveable comedies, says his Marathi directorial venture "We Are On - Houn Jau Dya" belongs to the same family of movies.

Mayawati meets UP governor, seeks President's rule

April 19, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Lucknow, April 19 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati Friday took her battle of words with arch rival Samajwadi Party (SP) to Raj Bhavan, meeting Uttar Pradesh Governor B.L. Joshi to demand imposition of President's rule in the state.

Seeing the art in what goes into your mouth (Trend Feature)(With Image)

April 15, 2013 at 12:52 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Food has been an art ever since gastronomes learnt to use spices to cook their meat and vegetables. Over the centuries, art has become integral to food production.

At Paatra, feast while you fast (With Image) (Food Review)

April 14, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) From mouth-watering Tapioca pudding (Sabudaane ki kheer) and hot and peppery cottage cheese prepared with varied spices to fried buckwheat dumplings -- one can choose from all these delectable delicacies at Paatra restaurant.

Joshi rolls out Electronic Toll Collection on Vadodara -Mumbai Section of NH-8

April 12, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Thane, Apr. 12 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Dr. C P Joshi dedicated to the nation today the first interoperable Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) technology based electronic tolling system at Charoti Toll Plaza, Dahanu in Maharashtra's Thane District.

Electronic toll collection launched in Maharashtra

April 12, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Dahanu (Maharashtra), April 12 (IANS) India's first inter-operable, electronic toll collection system based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology was launched here Friday.

Indian Navy chief decorates officers, sailors with gallantry awards

April 5, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Indian Navy chief Admiral D.K. Joshi gave away gallantry awards to officers and sailors at the annual investiture ceremony here Friday.

Parties from south employ social networking sites to woo voters ahead of Polls

April 2, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Bangalore, Apr 1 (ANI): Political parties in Karnataka have geared up and employed the use of social networking and other modern techniques to woo over voters ahead of upcoming assembly elections.

Minister goes online to make highways safe

March 29, 2013 at 9:46 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) To reduce the death toll in highway accidents, Minister of Road Transport and Highways C.P. Joshi Friday announced a slew of measures including stringent norms for issuing drivers' licences, installation of cameras and cashless treatment to accident victims.

C.P. Joshi to initiate citizen dialogue via Google Hangout tomorrow

March 28, 2013 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 28 (ANI): Minister for Road Transport and Highways Dr. C.P. Joshi will be interacting with the people to discuss road safety issues via Google Hangout at 7.30 p.m. on Friday.

Karnataka BJP law-maker in sex CD row

March 28, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Bangalore, March 28 (IANS) A CD allegedly showing Karnataka BJP law maker Raghupathi Bhat in sexual acts has surfaced, prompting him to announce that he would not contest the May 5 assembly polls in the state.

Karnataka rebel minister Renukacharya sacked

March 27, 2013 at 3:54 PM

Bangalore, March 27 (IANS) Rebel Karnataka minister M.P. Renukacharya was sacked Wednesday following his expulsion from the ruling BJP for six years on disciplinary grounds.

Karnataka minister expelled from BJP for anti-party activities

March 27, 2013 at 12:50 PM

Bangalore, Mar.27 (ANI): Karnataka's Excise Minister Renukacharya has been expelled from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for a period of six years for pursuing "anti-party activities".

Karnataka BJP leaders accuse each other of money-making

March 26, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Bangalore, March 26 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling BJP was Tuesday hit by new allegations of money-making by its leaders with Excise Minister M. P. Renukacharya claiming he had given huge amounts to former chief minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda. Gowda dismissed the claims.

Third Anti Submarine warfare corvette for Indian Navy launched in Kolkata

March 26, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Kolkata, Mar. 26 (ANI): The third Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette for the Indian Navy (IN) designed under Project-28 (P-28) by the Navy's Directorate of Naval Design, being built by one of India's leading shipbuilders, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), was launched here on Tuesday.

India needs vibrant warship building industry: Navy chief

March 26, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Kolkata, March 26 (IANS) Affirming the Indian Navy's commitment to indigenisation, chief of Naval Staff Admiral D.K. Joshi Tuesday said the country needed a "vibrant and capable" warship construction industry.

Congress begins candidate screening for Karnataka poll

March 25, 2013 at 9:06 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, March 25 (IANS) The Congress Monday began screening aspirants to contest the May 5 Karnataka assembly poll and hoped to release the first list by this month end.

Congress says list for Karnataka polls in April first week

March 23, 2013 at 9:54 PM

Bangalore, March 23 (IANS) The Congress said Saturday it will name candidates for the May 5 Karnataka assembly poll in April first week.

India, Bangladesh to have border retreat ceremony

March 22, 2013 at 4:34 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The retreat ceremony along India's western border in Wagah is set to be replicated on the country's eastern border too.

Himachal seeks funds for transport system

March 19, 2013 at 6:09 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Tuesday sought special funds from the central government to strengthen the transport system in remote areas of the state.

India, Bangladesh discuss steps to curb border crimes

March 19, 2013 at 6:09 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Senior officials of India and Bangladesh's border forces Tuesday held talks on issues like trans-border smuggling, fencing of open patches, and encouraging confidence building measures.

China becomes 5th largest arms exporter in world

March 18, 2013 at 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 18 (ANI): Following large-scale arms acquisition by Pakistan, China has become the fifth largest arms exporter in the world.

'Bolo na' had calibre for National award: Shankar Mahadevan

March 18, 2013 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The song "Bolo na", which has been named for two National awards Monday, had the calibre to win such an honour, says Shankar Mahadevan, who has won the best playback singer (male) for the number.

Paan Singh Tomar, Vicky Donor big winners at National Film Awards

March 18, 2013 at 4:26 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 18 (ANI): Actor Irrfan Khan has won the best actor for his performance as athlete-turned-dacoit in Paan Singh Tomar at the 60th National Film Awards announced today.

'Absolute liability must on nuclear suppliers'

March 17, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The nuclear liability act, passed after the India-US civil nuclear deal, should ensure "absolute" responsibility of suppliers to pay adequate compensation to victims in the wake of accidents, experts said here Sunday.

BJP's south India power foray may be one-time wonder (Karnataka Newsletter)

March 15, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Bangalore, March 15 (IANS) The BJP in power in a south Indian state may well end up as a one-time affair as the party was routed in the just-concluded Karnataka municipal polls that came two months ahead of the assembly elections.

Award for Z- Morh tunnel a step towards all weather connectivity to Ladakh: C.P. Joshi

March 13, 2013 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 13 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Dr. C.P. Joshi has said that construction of Z- Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir will ensure a step towards accessibility to Ladakh area throughout the year.

UPA should correct its economic policy: Joshi

March 13, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) BJP member M.M. Joshi Wednesday criticised the Congress-led UPA government's "growth with equity" policy, saying growth was meaningless if it did not result in better healthcare, education and jobs.

Congress, BJP lock horns over appointment of former CBI Director as Governor

March 11, 2013 at 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 11 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) V. Narayanasamy on Monday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for pointing fingers at the Congress-led UPA Government over the appointment of former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Ashwani Kumar as the Governor of Nagaland.

Indian golfers predict bright future for Khan, Joshi

March 11, 2013 at 1:31 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Anirban Lahiri and Shiv Kapur believe the future of Indian golf is in safe hands with the emergence of highly rated youngsters Rashid Khan and Khalin Joshi.

BJP's problems mount as assembly polls near (Karnataka Newsletter)

March 9, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Bangalore, March 9 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling BJP seems destined to face assembly polls due in May while struggling to set its house in order. The state unit, rocked by a spate of resignations of legislators recently, will have to get a new chief soon as incumbent K.S. Eshwarappa quit Thursday.

Siddikur surges into one-shot lead at SAIL-SBI Open

March 8, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Bangladeshi Siddikur was rock steady as he carded a third straight four-under-par 68 for a one-shot lead over title holder Anirban Lahiri of India at the SAIL-SBI Open Friday.

Rookie Khalin Joshi maintains lead at SAIL-SBI open

March 7, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Indian rookie Khalin Joshi and Rashid Khan held the spotlight on day two of the SAIL-SBI Open golf here Thursday.

SAIL-SBI Open: Rookie Khalin Joshi shares lead after Round 1

March 6, 2013 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Thailand's Chapchai Nirat launched his quest to end a four-year win-less run with a superb six-under-par 66 to share the first round lead with Indian rookie Khalin Joshi at the SAIL-SBI Open golf here Wednesday.

Electronic toll collection on all national highways by March 2014: Joshi

March 6, 2013 at 10:51 AM

New Delhi, Mar 6 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways C P Joshi has said that his Ministry was planning to roll out RFID-based electronic toll collection (ETC) across all the toll plazas on national highways in the entire country by March 31, 2014.

Electronic toll collection on all national highways by March 2014: Joshi

March 6, 2013 at 10:51 AM

New Delhi, Mar 6 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways C P Joshi has said that his Ministry was planning to roll out RFID-based electronic toll collection (ETC) across all the toll plazas on national highways in the entire country by March 31, 2014.

UP cop killing: Akhilesh Govt. exemplifies 'goonda raj', says Mayawati

March 5, 2013 at 11:31 AM

New Delhi/Lucknow, Mar. 5 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Tuesday alleged that the Akhilesh Yadav-led Government in Uttar Pradesh exemplifies 'goonda raj' and that there is an administration of Samajwadi Party (SP) goons in the state.

CP Joshi to go live on Google Plus Hangout on March 29

February 28, 2013 at 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Dr. C.P. Joshi will interact live with people and take their suggestions on highways safety through Google Plus Hangout on March 29.

C.P. Joshi lays foundation stone of four lane Beawar-Gomti crossing section of NH-8

February 24, 2013 at 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Dr. C.P. Joshi has laid the foundation stone of four lane of Beawar-Gomti crossing section of National Highway No. 8 in Bhim town of Rajsamand District.

President, PM witness IAF firepower display

February 22, 2013 at 10:42 PM

Pokharan (Rajasthan), Feb 22 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) Friday displayed its firepower at the "Iron Fist" exercise at Rajasthan's Pokhran ranges with a potent show of the strength of its frontline aircraft witnessed by President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and a host of dignitaries.

Indian Air Force flexes its muscle at firepower demonstration

February 22, 2013 at 9:06 PM

Jaisalmer, Feb 22 (IANS) Indian Air Force Friday displayed its firepower at the "Iron Fist" exercise at Rajasthan's Pokhran ranges with a potent show of the strength of its frontline aircraft.

30 Pakistani fishermen held in Kutch: BSF

February 22, 2013 at 8:50 PM

Agartala, Feb 22 (IANS) The BSF has detained 30 Pakistani fishermen and seized their boats for illegally entering Indian waters off Kutch district in Gujarat and will take legal action against them, its chief said here Friday.

'India ready to deal with cross-border challenge'

February 22, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Agartala, Feb 22 (IANS) Though the western and northern borders of India have become challenging, the security forces are ready to face any challenge and are adopting new strategies to deal with them, BSF chief Subhash Joshi said here Friday.

Former convict accuses Goa jail staff of misappropriation

February 18, 2013 at 5:36 PM

Panaji, Feb 18 (IANS) The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has issued notice to the authorities of Goa's central jail after a former convict accused them of misappropriating money meant to be deposited in the compensation fund for the victims' families.

UPA-II is the most corrupt government of all times: Murli Manohar Joshi

February 17, 2013 at 8:26 PM

Lucknow, Feb. 17 (ANI): Lashing out at the Congress-led UPA Government over the issue of rampant corruption, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Sunday said that the UPA-II is the most corrupt government of all times.

Joshi demands UPA apologise to Jaitley for tapping phone

February 16, 2013 at 11:29 PM

Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi Saturday demanded that the United Progressive Alliance government apologise to his party colleague Arun Jaitley for tapping his phone and take strong action against officials involved in the matter.

Accept our demands to run parliament: BJP to Congress

February 16, 2013 at 11:05 PM

Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) In a virtual warning to the Congress-led UPA government, opposition BJP Saturday said it should accept the party's demands on the VVIP chopper deal and the "saffron terror" remark if it wanted parliament to function in the budget session.

Congress insulted tricolour with saffron terror comment: BJP

February 16, 2013 at 9:37 PM

Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) Contending that the Congress raised the pitch about "saffron terror" and "Hindu terror" to divert attention from its failures and corruption, the BJP Saturday charged Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and other party leaders with having insulted the national flag.

Italian connection makes chopper scam comparable to Bofors: BJP

February 16, 2013 at 9:05 PM

Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) Contending that the alleged "Italian" involvement made the $750 million VVIP chopper "scam" comparable to the Bofors gun scandal, the BJP Saturday demanded that the matter be fully probed by either a special team or under the monitoring of the Supreme Court.

Goa's rogue taxis: Can they be reined?

February 13, 2013 at 10:18 AM

Panaji, Feb 13 (IANS) The Joshi family from Pune had only heard about the Goa carnival. But when they actually came to Goa last week to see one, all they animatedly discussed during the colourful parade was the Rs.2,000 they paid the cabbie for the ride from Calangute to Panaji - just 18 km.

French envoy stresses on investment in India on eve of President Hollande's visit

February 12, 2013 at 12:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb.12 (ANI): France's Ambassador to India, Mr. Francois Richier, today stressed on the importance of French investment in India, saying, according to their calculation, it amounted to more than 17 billion dollars at present.

Allahabad stampede failure of centre and UP: BJP

February 11, 2013 at 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday said the stampede at Allahabad railway station Sunday night exposed the failure of the central as well as the Uttar Pradesh government in managing large congregations.

CBI hatched conspiracy in Babri Masjid case: Murli Manohar Joshi

February 7, 2013 at 3:40 PM

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) hatched conspiracy in Babri Masjid demolition case, alleged Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Thursday......................

Law, land problems delayed Assam East-West Corridor: Joshi

February 5, 2013 at 9:07 PM

Guwahati, Feb 5 (IANS) Problems of law and order, land acquisition and environmental clearances delayed the East-West Corridor project in Assam but the remaining work is expected to be done by December 2014, union Road Transport and Highways Minister C.P. Joshi said Tuesday.

Shinde's 'saffron terror' remark is a well-planned conspiracy to conceal failures: BJP

February 5, 2013 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 5 (ANI): Taking on the Congress party and Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde over his 'saffron terror' remark, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Tuesday said that the statement was a well-planned conspiracy to distract the people's attention from their failures.

Police organise wedding of ex-Maoists

February 5, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), Feb 5 (IANS) For a change, police put aside their guns and batons and put up a grand wedding for two former Maoists who had surrendered, an official said here Tuesday.

Revised defence procurement procedure from April: Antony

January 31, 2013 at 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Thursday said the revised defence procurement procedure (DPP) would come into force from April and urged private and public sector companies to shed "miserly attitude" towards spending on research and development of defence equipment.

Strongest ever field for Gujarat Kensville Challenge

January 30, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 30 (IANS) The third edition of the Gujarat Kensville Challenge golf will see the strongest ever field as both the Indian Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) and European Challenge season for 2013 season tees off here Thursday.

Pune-based Jasraj Joshi wins 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012'

January 27, 2013 at 11:12 PM

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Pune-based Jasraj Joshi Sunday won Zee TV's "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012" at a grand finale here. He took home the trophy, a one-year contract with the channel and a bike.

Yami paired opposite Sharman in new film

January 26, 2013 at 2:32 PM

Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Actress Yami Gautam, who started her movie career with "Vicky Donor", will be seen opposite Sharman Joshi in her third film.

Prasoon Joshi launches book

January 25, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Jaipur, Jan 25 (IANS) Lyricist Prasoon Joshi, Friday, launched his book "Sunshine Lanes", a compilation of the lyrics written by him in the past decade, at the ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival.

Rushdie, India-Pakistan tensions echo in Jaipur

January 21, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Jaipur, Jan 21 (IANS) There is no threat to the Jaipur Literature Festival, organisers said Monday as a controversy arose over author Salman Rushdie and the participation of Pakistani authors at what is known as the 'maha Kumbh' of literature in Asia.

Petroleum Minister refuses to scrap diesel price hike

January 19, 2013 at 1:35 PM

Ruling out the chances of rolling back the decision of partially de-regularizing the diesel prices, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dr. M. Veerappa Moily Saturday said that there is no question of rollback..................

'No question of rollback of diesel hike': Veerappa Moily

January 19, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Jaipur, Jan. 19 (ANI): Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dr. M. Veerappa Moily on Saturday made it absolutely clear that there is no question of rollback of the diesel price hike, and said India is the only country where there is regulation of diesel.

Sachiin Joshi amazed at critics' response

January 18, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Actor Sachiin Joshi, whose film "Mumbai Mirror" hit the theatres Friday, is overwhelmed with the reviews and says that the critics' opinion matters.

Ranji Trophy: Punjab in trouble, trail by 183 runs

January 18, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Rajkot, Jan 18 (IANS) Saurashtra took a giant step towards qualifying for the final of the Ranji Trophy after they reduced Punjab to 294 for nine at stumps on day three of the semi-final here Friday.

'Mumbai Mirror' engaging cop saga (IANS Movie Review Rating: ***)

January 17, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Film: "Mumbai Mirror"; Cast: Sachiin Joshi, Gihani Khan, Vimla Raman, Prakash Raj, and Mahesh Manjrekar: Director: Ankush Bhatt; Rating: ***

BJP, left parties join hand to hold anti-retail reform rally on Mach 7

January 15, 2013 at 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party and its ally partners along with the left parties has joined hands to oppose foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail sector and they would jointly address a rally here on March 7.

'India must not engage in any kind of dialogue with Pak': Murli Manohar Joshi

January 15, 2013 at 4:33 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Jan. 15 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Tuesday said that the government must not engage in any kind of dialogue with Pakistan as they have violated the treaty.

Good to see actors of our age getting lead roles: Sarita Joshi

January 10, 2013 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) It is great to see that people of our age are getting lead roles in films, says acclaimed TV and theatre personality Sarita Joshi, who plays the protagonist in new movie "Gangoobai".

RSS leader Shrikant Joshi dead

January 8, 2013 at 3:03 PM

Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) RSS leader Shrikant Shankar Joshi passed away following a massive cardiac arrest here Tuesday, colleagues said. The 76-year-old bachelor is survived by three brothers and a sister.

Most common words used by 'fraudster employees' revealed

January 8, 2013 at 1:03 PM

London, Jan 8 (ANI): Some of the most common words used in email conversations among employees engaged in corporate fraud have been revealed.

Constable's death case: Notice to centre, Delhi

January 4, 2013 at 3:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday issued notice to the central and Delhi governments on the plea of eight people booked for the death of a constable who was injured in an anti-rape protest here.

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 Police Constable's death row: DMRC informs court about CCTV footage

December 28, 2012 at 5:25 PM

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Friday informed to a Delhi court that it preserves the CCTV footage only for seven days and after that it is erased automatically.....................

Constable's death: Preserve CCTV footage, court tells DMRC

December 28, 2012 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday directed Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to preserve the CCTV footage of two metro stations on the pleas of two brothers accused in a constable's death.

CCTV footage can be preserved for seven days: DMRC

December 28, 2012 at 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Filing its report on pleas of two accused in a Delhi Police constable's death, Delhi Metro Friday said its CCTV footage can be preserved for seven days only, after which it is erased automatically.

Nepal's exports to China surge four-fold

December 27, 2012 at 3:17 PM

Kathmandu, Dec 27 (IANS) Nepal's exports to China have surged four-fold over the first four months of the current fiscal year, Xinhua reported Thursday.