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

NHRC seeks report on woman's rape by UP cops

June 5, 2013 at 6:01 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Wednesday asked Uttar Pradesh Police to explain the alleged rape of a woman by four police officials at a police outpost in Sant Kabir Nagar district.

Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani review: A complete cocktail of varied emotions

May 31, 2013 at 12:07 PM

The much anticipated movie of the year Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani has hit the theatres across the nation after its release today on May 31. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Kalki Koechlin and Aditya Roy Kapur, the Ayan Mukherji directorial Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani becomes a must watch for people who loves to enjoy life with every bit of coming moments.

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani: Movie Review, story, release date, expectations

May 30, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Ayaan Mukherjee directorial Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani starring Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Aditya Roy Kapur and Kalki Koechlin is all set to release this Friday on May 31 and has already gained much popularity due to its fabulous music and star cast.

Glad we didn't make film on Buddha: B.K. Modi

May 27, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Industrialist B.K. Modi, who is making a mega-teleseries on Buddha's life under his banner Spice Global, is glad that he didn't make a film on Buddha's life.

'Buddha' will spread message of non-violence

May 27, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) The first shot of mythological show "Buddha" was taken on the occasion of Buddha Purnima at the Film City here and the makers say it will spread the message of non-violence and equality among the youth.

Kunal Roy Kapoor in search of hero for directorial

May 22, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Bollywood actor Kunal Roy Kapoor is currently in search of a leading man for his new directorial project. He says the script for the film is ready, and a producer is also on board for it already.

Bangladesh's Shahbag movement still on, claim leaders, activists

May 22, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Dhaka, May 22 (IANS) Directed at channeling the "patriotic spirit" of youngsters in Bangladesh to create a "secular youth force", the Shahbag movement, that peaked in February and March with tens of thousands of protesters and torchlight processions, is "not dead" and "lives on" sans the noise and the fury, its leaders and participating activists claim.

Bengal minister quits

May 18, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Kolkata, May 18 (IANS) Three months after losing a by-poll, West Bengal minister Humayun Kabir resigned Saturday, two days ahead of the six month period mandated by the constitution within which a minister must get elected to the legislature.

SC clears decks for admissions to medical colleges

May 13, 2013 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday cleared the decks for admissions to under-graduate and post-graduate medical and dental courses for 2013 in state government and private institutions as it lifted its stay on the declaration of the results of the entrance tests conducted by them.

WIFT felicitates 'National Women Achievers'

May 10, 2013 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Women in film and television association of India felicitated the women National Award winners of 2013 in the Mumbai chapter of WIFT.

Bhullar's wife moves SC for suspending his execution

May 7, 2013 at 1:12 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Navneet Kaur, the wife of death row prisoner Devenderpal Singh Bhullar, Tuesday moved the Supreme Court for immediate suspension of his execution following his conviction for the 1993 Delhi bomb blast that killed nine people.

Bhullar's wife moves SC for suspending his execution

May 7, 2013 at 12:48 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Navneet Kaur, the wife of death row prisoner Devenderpal Singh Bhullar, Tuesday moved the Supreme Court for immediate suspension of the execution of the 1993 Delhi bomb blast convict's death sentence.

PIL important for providing justice, says President

May 5, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Kolkata, May 5 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday praised public interest litigations (PIL) for helping in delivering justice, but urged the judiciary to "observe self discipline" to "maintain the balance with the executive and legislature".

Double crown for Somani, Desai

May 3, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Pune, May 3 (IANS) Parikshit Somani (Assam) and Zeel Desai (Gujarat) won a double apiece in the boys and girls sections, respectively, in the Om Dalvi Memorial ATF Asian Under-14 Series tennis tournament 2013, here Friday.

SC clears TV episodes on Haryana teachers scam

May 3, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday dismissed the plea of Haryana's former chief minister Om Prakash Chautala seeking to put on hold the telecast of TV serial "Crime Patrol Dastak" episode on teachers recruitment scam for which he was convicted and jailed.

Act against hate speech makers, SC tells government

April 29, 2013 at 11:00 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Holding that hate speeches targeting a section of society were weakening the country's social fabric, the Supreme Court Monday urged the central and the state governments to demonstrate courage and proceed against political and religious authors of these speeches.

SC issues notice to CBI on summons to Mittal, Ruia

April 26, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday issued notice to the CBI on a plea by Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel and Ravikant Ruia of Essar challenging their being summoned before a special court hearing the case relating to the allocation of 2G spectrum in 2002.

NIA to probe fishermen's killing as SC leaves matter to government

April 26, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The NIA will continue its investigations into the killing of two Indian fishermen Feb 15, 2012 off the Kerala coast by Italian marines as Supreme Court Friday left it to the central government to take further steps in pursuance to its Jan 18 orders.

SC issues notice to CBI on summons to Mittal, Ruia

April 26, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday issued notice to the CBI on a plea by Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel and Ravikant Ruia of Essar challenging their being summoned before a special court hearing the case relating to the allocation of 2G spectrum in 2002.

SC issues CBI notice over summons to Mittal, Ruia

April 26, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the CBI on a plea by Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel and Ravikant Ruia of Essar challenging their summoning before the 2G special court in the spectrum allocation scam of 2002.

Mamata under attack for asking people to smoke more

April 25, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday came in for sharp criticism from within her party and the opposition after she suggested people to "smoke more" to provide compensation to victims of a chit fund scam.

SC defers ruling on Italian marines till Friday

April 25, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court will pronounce Friday its order on the Italian government's plea against the invoking of a stringent act and the NIA investigation into the killing of two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast by its two marines February 2012.

Chief Justice Kabir calls for reforms to speed up justice delivery system

April 25, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Kolkata, April 25 (ANI): Supreme Court Chief Justice Altmas Kabir has suggested that the investigative wing of the police should be separated from other administrative jobs to expedite trials.

Dissident Trinamool MP parodies chit fund bust

April 24, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Kolkata, April 24 (IANS) With the Mamata Banerjee government facing the heat following the collapse of the Saradha Group, rebel Trinamool Congress MP Kabir Suman added fuel to the fire by composing a song parodying the chit fund fiasco.

SC defers pronouncement of order on Italian Marines case

April 23, 2013 at 10:44 AM

New Delhi, April 23 (ANI): The Supreme Court has deferred its pronouncement of an order on the question of the National Investigating Agency's (NIA) jurisdiction to probe the case against two Italian marines who allegedly killed Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast last year.

SC defers ruling on Italian marines till Thursday

April 22, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court will pronounce Thursday its order on the Italian government's plea against the invoking of a stringent act and the NIA investigation into the killing of two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast by its two marines February 2012.

Bangladesh journalist urges govt. to ban Islamists accused of wartime atrocities

April 22, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Dhaka, April 22 (ANI): Bangladesh journalist Shahriar Kabir has urged the government to ban the country's biggest Islamist party, the Jamaat-e-Islami, and blamed the organisation for the wartime atrocities committed during the 1971 Liberation War.

185 killed in weekend gunbattle in Nigeria

April 22, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Borno (Nigeria), April 22 (IANS) At least 185 people were confirmed dead in a weekend crossfire between the military and Boko Haram sect in Baga, a fishing community located in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State, according to military authorities.

SC defers ruling on Italian marines till Thursday

April 22, 2013 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court will pronounce Thursday (April 25) its order on the Italian government's plea against the invoking of SUA 2002 and investigation by the National Investigation Agency into the killing of two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast by its two marines February 2012.

Special CBI court adjourns 2G spectrum allocation case till April 29

April 22, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): A Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Court on Monday adjourned the hearing of a case related to the additional allocation of 2G spectrum, in which Bharti Cellular CMD Sunil Mittal, Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia and others have been summoned as accused.

2G: SC judge withdraws from hearing on Mittal, Ruia pleas

April 18, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Supreme Court's Justice Anil R. Dave Thursday recused himself from the hearing on pleas of Bharti Airtel' Sunil Mittal and Essar Group's Ravi Ruia who have challenged the summons issued to them by the 2G case trial court.

SC puts off hearing on Mittal, Ruia's pleas till Thursday

April 15, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court will decide Thursday as to which bench will hear the pleas of Bharti Airtel's Sunil Mittal and Essar's Ravi Ruia challenging the 2G special court's order summoning them to appear before it in connection with excess spectrum allocation scam during the BJP-led NDA regime in 2002.

B-Town celebs get together to support NGO's

April 11, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (ANI): Bollywood stars like John Abraham and Sunil Shetty attended the Standard charter Charity Awards 2013 that was recently held in Mumbai.

How is user affected by SC decision over in 3G issue

April 11, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Supreme Court on Thursday restrained Bharti Airtel from enrolling new subscribers and extending to them 3G services in 7 circles where it does not have licenses.

Airtel can't enrol new 3G phone users in seven circles

April 11, 2013 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) In a setback to Bharti Airtel, the Supreme Court Thursday restrained the company from enrolling new subscribers and extending to them 3G services in seven circles where it does not have licences.

Essar's Ravi Ruia moves SC against 2G court order

April 9, 2013 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Essar group's Ravi Ruia Tuesday moved the Supreme Court challenging the 2G special court order summoning him to appear before it in connection with excess spectrum allocation to telcom companies.

Curbing hate speech episode: SC issues notice to center

April 9, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Taking a note to curb elected representative, political and religious leaders from delivering hate speeches for political goals, the Supreme Court has issued notice to the government on a petition seeking framing of the above guidelines.

SC issues notice to centre on curbing hate speeches

April 8, 2013 at 10:29 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the government on a petition seeking framing of guidelines to curb elected representatives, political and religious leaders from delivering hate speeches for political goals.

Week's breather for Sunil Mittal, six others in 2G case (Roundup)

April 8, 2013 at 10:21 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday offered partial relief to Bharti Airtel chief Sunil Mittal and six others by directing the 2G case trial court not to withhold hearing till April 16 but also said it was free to proceed against any person not named in a charge sheet if there were material evidences against them.

2G case: One-week breather for Sunil Mittal, six others

April 8, 2013 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday offered partial relief to Bharti Airtel CMD Sunil Mittal, Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia and five others by directing the 2G case trial court to put off hearing against them till April 16.

2G case: One-week breather for Sunil Mittal

April 8, 2013 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday offered partial relief to Bharti Airtel CMD Sunil Mittal by directing the 2G case trial court to put off hearing against him till April 16.

SC issues notice to centre on curbing hate speeches

April 8, 2013 at 1:41 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the central government on a petition seeking framing of guidelines to curb elected representatives from delivering hate speeches in pursuance of their political goals.

Double subordinate courts to deal with load: Kabir

April 7, 2013 at 9:41 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir Sunday urged chief ministers to double or at least increase the number of judicial officers in subordinate judiciary, with matching support staff and infrastructure, to deal with the increase in the number of cases.

CJI cautions against comments on constitutional authorities

April 7, 2013 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Altamas Kabir Sunday cautioned judges against interfering in the government's policy matters, unless these were in conflict with the statute, and also against making unnecessary comments on constitutional authorities.

Need to strengthen juvenile justice system: CJI

April 7, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir Sunday stressed the need for strengthening the juvenile justice system in the country, and to provide adequate protection for juveniles who are in conflict with law.

Double subordinate courts to deal with load: Kabir

April 7, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir Sunday urged chief ministers to double or at least increase the number of judicial officers in subordinate judiciary, with matching support staff, to deal with the increase in the number of cases.

Facebook outrage against SFI leader's death

April 7, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Kolkata, April 7 (IANS) Netizens have reacted with outrage and shock over the death of student leader Sudipta Gupta in police custody here.

Emotional outburst must not drown logic: PM

April 7, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday said sanity and logic should not be lost to emotional outbursts and shrill rhetoric.

Lapses alleged in law institute poll

April 4, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) One of the oldest members of the Indian Law Institute here Thursday alleged lapses in the recent governing council polls and has written to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Altamas Kabir seeking withholding of the results.

2G: SC to hear Sunil Mittal's plea April 8

April 2, 2013 at 4:21 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court will April 8 hear the plea of Bharti Airtel CMD Sunil Mittal challenging the order of a special Delhi court summoning him in the 2G case.

2G: SC to hear Sunil Mittal's plea April 8

April 2, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court will April 8 hear the plea of Bharti Airtel CMD Sunil Mittal challenging the order of a special Delhi court summoning him in the 2G case.

SC withdraws restraining order on Italian envoy

April 2, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday withdrew its March 14 restraining order that directed the government to ensure that Italian Ambassador Daniele Mancini did not leave India.

Meghalaya High Court will integrate customs, legal system: CJI

March 25, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Shillong, March 25 (IANS) Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir Monday said the opening of a high court in Meghalaya will help integrate the different traditional laws and customs of the state together with the legal system of mainstream India.

Key Indian criminal laws now available in Urdu

March 25, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) For the first time in India, key criminal laws as well as a dictionary of legal terms have been made available in Urdu.

Ensure Italian ambassador doesn't leave India: SC

March 18, 2013 at 8:17 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Italian Ambassador Daniele Mancini has lost its "trust", the Supreme Court said Monday and barred him from leaving India. The judges said a person who comes and gives an undertaking before court could not claim diplomatic immunity.

Shah Rukh-Salman war goes to Japan

March 15, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) It was meant to be a huge marketing coup with Salman Khan opening up the hitherto dormant Japanese market for Bollywood with a nationwide release of Yash Raj Film's "Ek Tha Tiger".

SC recalls order on 'cruelty' against daughter-in-law

March 14, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday recalled its 2009 order which said that a woman beating and kicking her daughter-in-law and threatening the latter that she would instigate her son to divorce her did not amount to cruelty.

Italian envoy barred from leaving India (Roundup)

March 14, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) India said Thursday it was reviewing "all aspects" of its ties with Italy following Rome's refusal to send back its two marines to face trial for killing two Indian fishermen.

SC restrains Italian ambassador from leaving India

March 14, 2013 at 11:50 AM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday restrained Italian ambassador Daniele Mancini from leaving the country till March 18 without its permission.

Indian boy goes missing in Muscat

March 10, 2013 at 10:35 AM

Muscat, Mar 10 (ANI): A teenage Indian boy has disappeared from outside a market area in Muscat, Oman.

Cocktail bomb explodes outside Mukherjee's Dhaka hotel

March 4, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Dhaka, March 4 (IANS) A crude cocktail bomb was hurled Monday by two motorcycle borne youths at the hotel where Indian President Pranab Mukherjee is staying. No one was injured in the "minor explosion".

Kabir Khan promotes 'Ek Tha Tiger' in Japan

March 3, 2013 at 2:51 PM

Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Director Kabir Khan is in Tokyo, Japan to promote "Ek Tha Tiger" ahead of its release there and says he can't wait to see Salman Khan speaking Japanese.

Bengal intellectuals support Shahbag protests

March 2, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Kolkata, Mar 2 (IANS) Describing the Shahbag protests in Dhaka demanding death penalty for war criminals as a new dawn, writers, singers and artists from West Bengal Saturday hailed the movement.

SC to hear Chautala's plea to restrain TV episode

March 1, 2013 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday said it will hear next week former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala's plea to restrain a television channel from telecasting an episode based on the teachers' recruitment scam for which he has been convicted.

Bangladesh tribunal sentences Jamaat leader to death in war crimes trial

February 28, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Dhaka, Feb.28 (ANI): Top Jamaat-e-Islami leader Delawar Hossain Sayedee was sentenced to death by a Dhaka tribunal on Thursday for committing crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War.

SC declines to hear plea by Sahara Group companies

February 25, 2013 at 10:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) In a setback to Sahara Groups's two real estate companies, the Supreme Court Monday declined to entertain their plea to be allowed more time to deposit investors' money with market regulator Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and file documents.

Film 'ridiculing' Mamata denied clearance, director cries foul

February 25, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Kolkata, Feb 25 (IANS) The censor board has denied approval to a Bengali film for "distorting history" by ridiculing the swearing-in ceremony of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as well as her Singur movement which caused Tata Motors exit from the state.

Ang Lee says 'Namaste' at Oscars, Indian fans ecstatic

February 25, 2013 at 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) It was a big moment for Ang Lee when he won the best director Oscar for "Life of Pi" at the 85th Academy Awards, but it was a bigger moment for his Indian fans when he ended his acceptance speech with "Namaste". From author Shobhaa De to internationally acclaimed actor Kabir Bedi, all are ecstatic.

Trial by media a serious concern: Chief Justice

February 23, 2013 at 5:06 PM

Patna, Feb 23 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Altamas Kabir Saturday expressed "serious concern" over trial by media of persons accused of crime or wrongdoing even before the courts pronounced their judgement.

Apex court lets Italian marines go home for four weeks

February 22, 2013 at 7:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday permitted two Italian marines, accused of killing two Indian fishermen last February after mistaking them for pirates, to go back to their country for four weeks to vote in the ongoing elections and meet their families.

TV's Gangubai to play boy

February 20, 2013 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Child actress Saloni Daini, better known to small screen lovers as Gangubai, will now be seen in the second season of "The Suite Life of Karan and Kabir". She will play a boy named Rajesh.

SC extends stay on execution of Veerappan aides

February 20, 2013 at 12:32 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday extended the stay of the execution of four aides of sandalwood smuggler Veerappan, saying it would await the verdict by another bench of the court on the larger question of inordinate delay in deciding their mercy petitions.

Taj Mahotsava opens, Akhilesh absent

February 20, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Agra, Feb 19 (IANS) The annual ten-day cultural extravaganze Taj Mahotsava was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh's Tourism Minister Om Prakash Singh Tuesday evening in the absence of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav for whom the festival was postponed for a day.

SC raps officials for indifference towards missing kids

February 19, 2013 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday pulled up the chief secretaries of Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh for being indifferent to the plight of the missing children and choosing to ignore the orders of the court.

SC issues notice on Italian marines' plea for home trip

February 19, 2013 at 6:56 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday issued notice to the central government on two Italian marines' plea to be allowed to travel back home to vote in the ongoing elections in Italy and be with their families.

Apex Court issues notice to center on Italian marines plea

February 19, 2013 at 5:54 PM

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the center in connection for hearing the petition filed by two Italian marines. Both the marines have filed a petition seeking the court?s need to travel back to their country to exercise their franchise in the ongoing elections in Italy.

Delay in delivery of justice a major challenge: CJI

February 18, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Ahmadabad, Feb.18 (ANI): Emphasizing on the urgent need to expedite the wheels of justice, Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir said a major problem being faced in delivery of criminal justice was delay and the entire process takes almost 15-16 years.

Apex court stays death to Veerappan aides till Wednesday

February 18, 2013 at 12:48 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday stayed till Wednesday the execution of death sentence of the four aides of sandalwood smuggler Veerappan, whose mercy petition was rejected Feb 12.

Gobalised world offers new legal challenges: PM

February 16, 2013 at 3:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said that as the Indian economy expanded and and grew more integrated with the global economy, legal eagles require an understanding of the complexities of a global economy.

SC notice to centre on Zee News plea

February 12, 2013 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday issued notice to the central government on a petition by Zee News TV channel alleging an "unholy conspiracy" and seeking the quashing of three FIRs lodged against it by Delhi Police.

Trinamool slams Congress union minister

February 11, 2013 at 11:15 PM

Kolkata, Feb 11 (IANS) Attacking union minister and Congress leader Ashir Ranjan Chowdhury, the Trinamool Congress Monday said he was trying to put pressure on the Murshidabad district administration ahead of the Rejinagar assembly by-poll in West Bengal.

SC notice on plea for scrutiny of intelligence agencies

February 11, 2013 at 8:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) On a petition to bring intelligence agencies under legislative scrutiny and their accounts under the CAG, the Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the central government, Intelligence Bureau, Research and Analysis Wing and National Technical Research Organisation.

'Mastermind' back with family twist

February 11, 2013 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) BBC's popular game show "Mastermind" returns to India as "Disney Q: The Family Mastermind". However, this time it is not about individuals, but involves the entire family.

SC notice on plea for scrutiny of intelligence agencies

February 11, 2013 at 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) On a petition to bring intelligence agencies under legislative scrutiny and their accounts under the CAG, the Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the central government, Intelligence Bureau, Research and Analysis Wing, National Technical Research Organisation and the attorney general.

Congress workers booked for vandalism in Murshidabad

February 8, 2013 at 9:31 PM

Kolkata, Feb 8 (IANS) Police Friday filed a case against Congress activists who vandalised the district magistrate's bungalow premises in West Bengal's Murshidabad district in the presence of Minister of State for Railways Adhir Chowdhury Thursday.

SC fumes over absence of chief secretaries

February 5, 2013 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday fumed over the absence of chief secretaries of Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Arunachal Pradesh who were told to be present in person to explain their failure to file status reports on missing children.

SC frowns over absence of chief secretaries

February 5, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday fumed over the absence of chief secretaries of Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Arunachal Pradesh who were told to explain the failure of their respective administrations to respond to a notice to file status report on missing children.

Apex court prevents Nandy's arrest, advises him to speak carefully

February 1, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday restrained Rajasthan Police from arresting sociologist Ashis Nandy against whom FIRs have been filed for making uncharitable comments about Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes but asked him to be careful in his statements.

Apex court steps in to prevent Nandy's arrest

February 1, 2013 at 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday restrained the Rajasthan Police from arresting eminient sociologist Ashis Nandy against whom FIRs have been filed for making uncharitable comments on scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other backward classes.

Supreme Court issues stay on the arrest of Ashis Nandy

February 1, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Giving a major relief to renowned Social scientist Ashis Nandy who recently has come into controversy over his anti-dalit statement, the Supreme Court Friday has put a stay on his arrest as he was booked under SC/ST Act............

SC agrees to hear Ashis Nandy's plea

January 31, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The Supreme Court will Friday hear a petition by sociologist Ashis Nandy seeking the quashing of a police case filed against him by the Rajasthan government for alleged remarks linking Dalits to corruption.

SC agrees to hear Ashis Nandy's plea

January 31, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The Supreme Court will Friday hear a petition by sociologist Ashis Nandy seeking the quashing of a police case filed against him by the Rajasthan government for alleged remarks linking Dalits to corruption.

Delhi gang-rape: Trial to continue in Delhi

January 29, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The trial of those accused in the gruesome Delhi gang-rape case will continue in the capital as the Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed a petition for its transfer out of Delhi, preferably to Mathura or Coimbatore.

Live audience most satisfying: Shruti Seth

January 28, 2013 at 12:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Actress Shruti Seth, who often hosts TV shows as well as award functions, admits she loves achoring. She says there isn't anything more satisfactory than to interact with a live audience.

B-Town shares its R-Day musings

January 26, 2013 at 3:28 PM

Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Veterans like Shekhar Kapur and Kabir Bedi went down memory lane remembering the colourful parade they saw as kids, while actresses like Nandita Das and Raveena Tandon wished for safer and better times for the country on its 64th Republic Day Saturday.

Jeet Thayil wins $50,000 DSC South Asian lit prize

January 25, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Jaipur, Jan 25 (IANS) Novelist-poet Jeet Thayil, whose novel "Narcopolis" was nominated for the Man Booker Prize, became the first Indian to win the $50,000 DSC South Asian Literature Prize 2013 for his novel about Mumbai's dark underside and the forces that make the megapolis tick.

Turkish community accuses Lego of racism over Star Wars mosque toy

January 24, 2013 at 5:20 PM

London, Jan. 24 (ANI): The Turkish community has accused popular toy manufacturer Lego of promoting racism through a Star Wars toy that allegedly depicts a mosque.

Neelesh Misra's radio stories turned into books

January 24, 2013 at 12:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) He has been taking radio listeners on a storytelling ride through two seasons of "Yaadon Ka Idiot Box", and now, journalist, scriptwriter and lyricist Neelesh Misra is set to launch a series of books that are a compilation of the tales he narrates on the show.

'The Suite Life of Karan and Kabir' back with second season

January 22, 2013 at 3:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Disney channel's popular show "The Suite Life of Karan and Kabir" is set to return with the second season.

Gang-rape case: Plea seeking shift of trial out of Delhi adjourned till tomorrow

January 22, 2013 at 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): The Supreme Court said that it would hear on Wednesday a petition by one of the six December 16, 2012 gang-rape accused who is seeking transfer of the trial to a place outside Delhi.