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

IPL scam: Vindu, two others sent to police custody till May 28

May 24, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) A court Friday granted police the custody of Bollywood actor Vindu Dara Singh Randhawa and two others, allegedly involved in the IPL spot-fixing scam, till May 28.

Mumbai police seize Sreesanth's phones, laptops, data cards

May 18, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Probing deeper into the IPL spot-match fixing scam, Mumbai police have seized the mobiles, iPhones, laptops, data cards and other personal belongings of cricketer S. Sreesanth and his relative-cum-bookie Jiju Janardhan, a top police officer said here Saturday.

I-League: Pune FC thrash Air India 6-0

April 20, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Pune, April 20 (IANS) Pune FC scored their biggest-ever I-League win by thrashing Air India FC 6-0 at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mhalunge-Balewadi here Saturday.

Maharashtra cop thrashed by legislators faces departmental probe

April 18, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) A committee appointed to probe the beating up, allegedly by legislators, of a sub-inspector of police within the Maharashtra assembly premises last month recommended, Thursday, a departmental inquiry against the police officer.

Cop assaulted by legislators suspended pending probe

March 25, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) After a week-long ruckus in the assembly, the Maharashtra government finally submitted to the legislators' demands Monday and suspended Traffic Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Suryawanshi, who was thrashed by some legislators last week.

Two Maharashtra MLAs get bail in cop beating case

March 25, 2013 at 4:02 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) A Mumbai magistrate court Monday granted bail to the two Maharashtra legislators who were arrested for beating up a policeman last week, police said.

Mumbai cop's beating: Two legislators sent to police custody

March 21, 2013 at 9:06 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Two Maharashtra legislators surrendered Thursday to the Mumbai police after they were booked for assaulting a policeman at the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan two days ago. A court later sent them to a day's police custody.

Two legislators who beat up cop surrender to police

March 21, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Two Maharashtra legislators surrendered Thursday to the the Mumbai police after they were booked for assaulting a policeman at the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan two days ago.

U-20 I-league: Pune FC beat Mohun Bagan 2-0

March 20, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Jamshedpur, March 20 (IANS) Pune FC continued their impressive run with a facile 2-0 win over Mohun Bagan AC in Round-3 of the Under-20 I-League (Final Phase) at the JRD Sports Complex here Wednesday.

Five Maharashtra legislators suspended for thrashing cop

March 20, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) The Maharashtra legislature Wednesday suspended five of its members, including one each from the BJP, Shiv Sena and MNS, for assaulting a police officer within the legislature premises.

U-20 I-League: Resilient Pune FC beat Sesa

March 16, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Jamshedpur, March 16 (IANS) Pune FC got off to a flying start with a fighting 2-1 come-from-behind win over Sesa FA, Goa in the Under-20 I-League (Final Phase) at the JRD Sports Complex here Saturday.

U-20 I-League: Pune ready for Salgaocar challenge

March 6, 2013 at 7:23 PM

Jamshedpur, March 6 (IANS) Defending champions Pune FC will be looking for their second consecutive win when they take on Salgaocar in their Group A match of the Under-20 I-League football encounter at the JRD Stadium here Thursday.

U-20 I-League: Pune FC off to a winning start

March 5, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Jamshedpur, March 5 (IANS) Defending champions Pune FC kicked-off their Under-20 I-League football title defence with a 2-0 win over Prayag United at the Gopal Stadium here Tuesday.

MNS demands apology from NCP over attacking Raj Thackeray's convoy

February 27, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Mumbai, Feb. 27 (ANI): The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Wednesday sought apology from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) over allegedly attacking Raj Thackeray's convoy yesterday night.

Arvind, Nilam win Mawana Marathon

February 17, 2013 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Arvind Kumar Yadav won the Mawana Sugars Full Marathon in the men's category while Nilam Maruti Kadam was the fastest in the women's category here Sunday.

'Special 26' entertaining and engaging caper-thriller (IANS Movie Review - Rating: ****)

February 8, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Film: "Special 26"; Writer-director: Neeraj Pandey; Cast: Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee, Anupam Kher, Jimmy Sheirgil, Rajesh Sharma, Kishore Kadam, Divya Dutta and Kajal Aggarwal; Rating: ****

Beating Retreat weaves magical musical spell

January 29, 2013 at 7:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) For once it was not bitterly cold and the warmth added to the ambience as a thousand bandsmen of the armed forces Tuesday wove elaborate patterns to rousing music at the Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the end of the Republic Day celebrations.

Military hardware, cultural diversity blend at R-Day parade

January 26, 2013 at 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) There was a perfect blend of indigenous military hardware and rich cultural diversity at India's 64th Republic Day parade here Saturday, as the country showcased its rapid military strides as well as its roots with the past.

Military hardware, cultural diversity blend at R-Day parade

January 26, 2013 at 2:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) There was a perfect blend of indigenous military hardware and rich cultural diversity at India's 64th Republic Day parade here Saturday, as the country showcased its rapid military strides as well as its roots with the past.

Six Maoists gunned down in Maharashtra

January 20, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Nagpur, Jan 20 (IANS) Maharashtra Police Sunday killed six Maoists in a shootout in a forested area in Gadchiroli district, an official said.

11th Pune International Film Festival felicitates veteran Bollywood actors

January 11, 2013 at 5:45 PM

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

Three die after falling off Mumbai trains

December 31, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Three people were killed after falling from three different over-crowded suburban local trains here, police said Monday.

Maharashtra to hire 63,000 policemen in next five years

December 14, 2012 at 7:56 PM

Nagpur, Dec 14 (IANS) Maharashtra Home Minister R.R. Patil Friday said that the government plans to recruit 63,000 policemen throughout the state in the next five years.

Uddhav to tour Maharashtra and meet party workers

December 2, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Mumbai, Dec 2 (IANS) Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray Sunday reiterated his resolve to fight for 'Marathi Manoos' and 'Hindutvavaad'. Uddhav will soon tour the state to meet party workers across the state.

Post-Thackeray, Uddhav to meet party activists

December 1, 2012 at 9:59 AM

Mumbai, Dec 1 (IANS) After mourning Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's death, his son and party executive president Uddhav Thackeray will tour Maharashtra to interact with party activists, a party official said here Saturday.

Not lost hope, says Uddhav as Bal Thackeray remains critical

November 15, 2012 at 2:58 AM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) "I have not lost hope. We are facing a crisis, we shall overcome," Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray said early Thursday even as his father and party supremo Bal Thackeray remained "critical".

Bal Thackeray critical, son, nephew appeal for calm

November 15, 2012 at 1:46 AM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) As ailing Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's condition became "critical" early Thursday, son Uddhav and nephew Raj jointly appealed to party activists to "remain calm".

Bal Thackeray's condition 'critical'

November 15, 2012 at 12:50 AM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Ailing Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's condition was described as "critical" early Thursday, top party sources said.

Campaign to spread awareness about disabled

November 3, 2012 at 7:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) A nation-wide campaign to spread awareness and sensitise people about the rights of people with disability was launched here Saturday.

Pune FC take on Mumbai FC in Maharashtra Derby

October 10, 2012 at 6:36 PM

Pune, Oct 10 (IANS) Mumbai FC manager Khalid Jamil played a chasing game all through the last season before narrowly surviving relegation. A 2-3 loss against Pailan Arrows in the season opener wasn't the best start for his team and they will be keen to make amends when they take on Pune FC in the first Maharashtra Derby here Thursday.

Take steps to educate your children, Vidya urges women

September 7, 2012 at 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Bollywood actress Vidya Balan unveiled a giant abacus in Lusa village in Uttar Pradesh Friday and urged women to take steps to ensure the education of their children.

Sesa Goa in Durand Cup

August 27, 2012 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, August 27 (IANS) Sesa Goa drew 1-1 with Pune FC to qualify for the semifinal of the 125th Durand Cup at the Ambedkar Stadium here Monday.

Three killed in Maharashtra petrol tank blast

August 26, 2012 at 6:18 PM

Osmanabad (Maharashtra), Aug 26 (IANS) At least three people, including an elderly woman and a minor, were killed when an illegal petrol tank exploded in a village in this Maharashtra district, police said Sunday.

Paul McCartney and Pamela Anderson win battle to free elephant in India

August 24, 2012 at 12:16 PM

London, Aug 24 (ANI): Sir Paul McCartney and Pamela Anderson are celebrating after their campaign to save an Indian elephant from a life of misery ended in triumph.

Cherish to vie for Mumbai badminton triple crown

August 17, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Cherish D'Souza is in line for a triple crown, having made the finals of the girls under-19, under-17 and under-15 singles in the Mumbai Suburban District Badminton Championships at Andheri's Celebration Club Friday.

Child rights groups meet Delhi legislators

July 27, 2012 at 10:10 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Two child rights organisations Friday held discussions with Delhi legislators over allocation and utilisation of funds for child welfare in the state budget.

'Maano ya na maano', small screen horror is back

July 26, 2012 at 9:30 AM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) You may or may not believe in paranormal and horror stories, but they're back after a gap on Indian television with new shows like "Fear Files" and "Haunted Nights".

Inadequate rains, scarcity, worry Maharashtra legislators

July 11, 2012 at 10:16 PM

Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) The ruling Congress-Nationalist Congress Party Democratic Front government Wednesday faced the ire of the combined Opposition and treasury benches on the serious drought-like situation and water shortage conditions confronting the state.

Street children's group turns 10

July 9, 2012 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) More than 200 street children from all over the capital came together Monday to celebrate the 10th birthday of 'Badhte Kadam', an organisation run for and by children who live and work on the streets.

Renovation work starts at Mantralaya in Mumbai

June 23, 2012 at 8:20 PM

Mumbai, June 23 (ANI): Renovation work started at the Mantralaya here on Saturday, two days after a major fire claimed five lives there.

Forest minister's son flouts wildlife laws; probe on

June 21, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) Maharashtra's wildlife warden has ordered a probe into a case involving Youth Congress workers, including Vishwajeet Kadam, son of Forest Minister Patangrao Kadam, for allegedly flouting wildlife laws.

No work except homework for children under 18: experts

June 12, 2012 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Children should no work except homework and the minimum age for employment should be increased from 14 to 18, activists said Tuesday, the 11th World Day Against Child Labour.

Raj Thackeray puts cash rewards to save tigers

June 1, 2012 at 4:31 PM

Nagpur, June 1 (IANS) The endangered tiger in the state has found a new saviour in Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray.

Chhattisgarh's government hospitals to transport dead bodies home for free

May 30, 2012 at 10:31 PM

Raipur, May 30 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh Health Department will transport home the dead bodies of poor patients who die in government hospitals for free, with Chief Minister Raman Singh approving the project, an official said Wednesday.

Adhik Kadam's spiritual journey of service and suffering (Feature)

May 24, 2012 at 10:57 AM

Srinagar, May 24 (IANS) Both security forces and militants have picked him up on suspicion. He has also braved 'fatwas' from clerics. Yet the Hindu continues his spiritual journey undeterred in the Kashmir Valley.

Maharashtra to deploy 500 armed guards against tiger poaching

May 22, 2012 at 10:49 PM

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Alarmed by the deaths of two tigers in Maharashtra forest reserves, state Forest Minister Patangrao Kadam Tuesday said that over 500 armed guards will be recruited for four forest reserves of the state and will be given shoot at sight orders against poachers.

Nyoma violence: No mutiny, only indiscipline, says army

May 12, 2012 at 7:46 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The Indian Army Saturday denied reports of a 'mutiny' in one of its artillery units in Nyoma in Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh region and claimed that the 'minor scuffle' among its men could only be described as 'an act of indiscipline'.

World's shortest woman joins Raj Thackeray's party

May 9, 2012 at 6:54 PM

Nagpur, May 9 (IANS) The world's shortest woman Jyoti Amge, standing at 62.8 cm, has joined Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and hopes to pursue a full-fledged career in public service, a party leader said here Wednesday.

Pune FC thrash HAL 5-1 in U-20 I-League

April 20, 2012 at 10:45 PM

Navi Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Pune FC registered their best-ever win in the Under-20 I-League football, beating Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Bangalore 5-1 in their opening at the Father Agnel Football ground here Friday.

Mumbai Police to probe CAG report leak

April 17, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Maharashtra Home Minister R.R. Patil Tuesday ordered an investigation by Mumbai Police into the alleged leak of some portions of the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) report which reportedly indicted some ministers, while the opposition Shiv Sena demanded a CBI probe into the lapse.

Maharashtra government, opposition trade charges

April 9, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Industry Minister Narayan Rane Monday claimed that he had a list of the state's opposition leaders who had allegedly acquired land for different purposes at "throw away" prices.

Will react to leaked CAG report after it is tabled in Maharashtra Assembly: Deshmukh

April 5, 2012 at 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Apr.5 (ANI): Union Science and Technology Minister and former Maharashtra chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on Thursday said that he would react to the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) indictment of him in connection with several alleged land scams after the CAG report is tabled in the Maharashtra State Assembly.

CID to probe Maharashtra legislators' 'fake signatures'

March 29, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) The Maharashtra Legislative Council Thursday ordered a CID probe into allegations made by a Shiv Sena member claiming her signature had been forged on some papers.

Families of Indians aboard Costa Concordia concerned over kins fate

January 18, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Hyderabad/Thane, Jan 18 (ANI): Last week's accident of the Costa Concordia liner off the west coast of Italy has created major worries for the families of the 130 Indians who were on board the ship.

Families of Indians aboard Costa Concordia concerned over kins fate

January 18, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Hyderabad/Thane, Jan 18 (ANI): Last week's accident of the Costa Concordia liner off the west coast of Italy has created major worries for the families of the 130 Indians who were on board the ship.

Manipur hosts third edition of "Badhte Kadam"

November 25, 2011 at 7:11 PM

Imphal, Nov.25 (ANI): There are several societies in Manipur that are working hard to help the physically challenged by bringing the talented among them in the public eye.

Imphal hosts cultural festival for differently abled

May 16, 2011 at 5:44 PM

Imphal, May 16 (ANI): Highlighting the need for encouraging persons with disabilities to nurture their talents, a cultural festival for physically challenged persons was recently held here.

Maharashtra government hospital nurses on strike

April 26, 2011 at 4:00 PM

Mumbai, Apr 26 (ANI): Nurses in all government hospitals in Maharashtra, including two medical colleges, went on strike on Tuesday over a demand for better working conditions, and grant of allowances as per the Sixth Pay Commission.

Maharashtra Cabinet expanded to 31 ministers

November 19, 2010 at 1:59 PM

Mumbai, Nov 19 (ANI): Maharashtra Cabinet was expanded here today with 29 more faces being sworn in to the two-tier council of ministers, including Congress party strongmen Narayan Rane and Patangrao Kadam.

Magnificent ceremony brings curtains down on 2010 C'wealth Games in Delhi

October 14, 2010 at 10:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct.14 (ANI): If India's rich and diverse culture was at a grand display at the opening ceremony, a magnificent, energetic and youthful ceremony awaited the audience at the closing show of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi on Thursday.

Thackeray's MNS now warns SBI not to recruit 'outsiders'

November 14, 2009 at 3:45 PM

Mumbai, Nov. 14 (ANI): Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has warned the State Bank of India (SBI) not to recruit any "outsiders" during Sunday's exams in which the bank will recruit for 1100 vacancies.

MNS resorts to Hindi while seeking votes: Azmi

November 10, 2009 at 9:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 10 (ANI): Highlighting the hypocrisy of the Raj Thackray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Abu Asim Azmi on Tuesday accused the MNS of having resorted to the Hindi language while seeking votes during elections.

Congress party a beneficiary of MNS misdeeds: Nitish Kumar.

November 10, 2009 at 5:09 PM

Patna (Bihar), Nov 10 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said the ruling Congress party of being the political beneficiary of the misdeeds of regional radical Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) party.

Oath taking ceremony completed in Maharashtra Assembly

November 10, 2009 at 1:50 PM

Mumbai, Nov 10 (ANI): The oath taking ceremony of all newly elected members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly was completed today, a day after four Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) members were suspended for four years on charges of assaulting Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Abu Asim Azmi. here was pandemonium on the first day of the new Maharashtra assembly yesterday, when Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) legislators roughed up Samajwadi Party MLA, Abu Azmi for taking oath of office in Hindi.

I am proud of Abu Azmi for taking oath in Hindi, says Mulayam Singh

November 9, 2009 at 9:40 PM

Lucknow, Nov.9 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday said he was proud of Abu Azmi, the party deputy in Maharashtra Assembly, for taking his oath in national language, the Hindi.

Four MNS MLAs suspended for roughing-up Azmi

November 9, 2009 at 7:41 PM

Mumbai, Nov. 9 (ANI): The first day of the new Maharashtra assembly went pretty chaotic, with four Maharashtra Navnirman Sena legislators being suspended for assaulting Samajwadi Party legislator Abu Asim Azmi, who was taking his oath in Hindi.

Abu Azmi roughed up in Maharashtra Assembly for taking oath in Hindi

November 9, 2009 at 2:45 PM

Mumbai (Maharashtra), Nov 9 (ANI): There was pandemonium on the first day of the new Maharashtra assembly today when Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) legislators roughed up Samajwadi Party MLA, Abu Azmi for taking oath of office in Hindi.

Udhav Thackeray raises Mumbai's problems with chief minister

June 1, 2009 at 6:33 PM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) Shiv Sena leader Udhav Thackeray Monday called on Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan at the state legislature to raise the problems faced by Mumbaikars, particularly with monsoon round the corner.

26/11 probe report likely to be tabled in Maharashtra assembly

May 31, 2009 at 9:19 PM

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) The Maharashtra government will 'make efforts' to table in the assembly a probe committee's report on the Nov 26 Mumbai terrorist attacks, Chief Minister Ashok Chavan said here Sunday evening, though the opposition termed the investigation as 'an eyewash'.

BJP-Sena to fight Maharashtra assembly polls jointly

May 31, 2009 at 6:07 PM

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Barely a fortnight after its rout in the Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Shiv Sena alliance put up a brave face Sunday and announced plans to contest jointly the Maharashtra assembly elections, due by October.

India's first 'in-taxi' magazine hits Mumbai

May 20, 2009 at 1:29 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Stuck in a traffic snarl and wondering how to kill time? India's first 'in-taxi' magazine is here to help.

Kasab said he was 21: fourth witness

May 14, 2009 at 10:14 AM

Mumbai, May 13 (ANI): A fourth eyewitness in the Mumbai terror attack case on Wednesday testified before the special court that Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving gunman, had revealed his age as 21 on November 26.

Second witness testifies against Kasab

May 12, 2009 at 7:51 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (ANI): The second eyewitness in the Mumbai terror attack case on Tuesday testified against Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving gunmen.

Two swine flu suspects under observation in Pune

May 12, 2009 at 12:07 PM

Pune, May 12 (ANI): Two passengers, who arrived from Spain and the USA respectively, have been kept under observation at a hospital in Pune since they were suspected to be patients of swine flu.

Two more eyewitnesses to be examined in Kasab case today

May 12, 2009 at 11:49 AM

Mumbai, May 12 (ANI): Two eyewitnesses will be examined in connection with the November 2008 Mumbai terror attacks today.

Judge orders Kasab to behave in court

May 11, 2009 at 9:30 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) The judge hearing the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case Monday reprimanded the lone captured terrorist Ajmal Amir Kasab for laughing and giggling during the proceedings and asked him to behave in court.

Witness identifies AK-47 rifle used by Kasab

May 11, 2009 at 3:57 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (ANI): The first witness in the Mumbai terror attack case on Monday identified the AK-47 rifle that was used by Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist, on November 26, 2008.

First witness deposes in 26/11 Mumbai attacks case

May 8, 2009 at 6:33 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) The trial of the Mumbai terror attacks started Friday in a special court here as the first witness identified the lone captured terrorist Ajmal Amir Kasab as the man who shot dead Assistant Sub Inspector Tukaram Omble on Nov 26 night last year.

First witness to Mumbai attacks identifies Kasab

May 8, 2009 at 5:00 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (ANI): The first witness in the Mumbai terror attack case on Friday said he saw Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist, fire at Assistant Sub-Inspector Tukaram Omble.

BJP withdraws Sangli nominee in favour of Congress rebel

April 8, 2009 at 7:30 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Deepak Shinde, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Sangli Lok Sabha seat, Wednesday withdrew his candidature in favour of Ajit Ghorpade, a rebel candidate who is Congress legislator from Kavathe-Mahankal.

TV full of horror, thanks to Bollywood

March 15, 2009 at 8:39 AM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Spooky thrillers like 'Aahat' and 'The Zee Horror Show' were popular with Indian television viewers until a few years ago when the soaring TRPs of the 'saas-bahu' soaps led to their gradual decline. But the horror genre has once again gained prominence on the small screen, thanks to Bollywood too taking a liking to the supernatural.

Working on Mahesh Manjrekar's TV show enriching: Achala Sachdev

March 10, 2009 at 5:07 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Model-turned-fashion choreographer Achala Sachdev is all set to make an entry in Mahesh Manjrekar's weekly television show 'Har Kadam Par Shaque' and she can't stop raving about the experience of working with the filmmaker.

Court appointed panel to recommend anti-terror measures

December 19, 2008 at 10:54 PM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS Former judge of the Supreme Court, Justice B.N. Srikrishna will head a committee appointed by the Bombay High Court Friday to recommend measures to the state government to prevent recurrence of terror incidents similar to the Nov 26 attacks.

Uproar in Maharashtra assembly over Antulay remarks

December 18, 2008 at 3:51 PM

Nagpur, Dec 18 (IANS) Maharashtra assembly proceedings were adjourned thrice amid uproarious scenes Thursday with a belligerent opposition seeking a discussion over Minorities Affairs Minister A.R. Antulay?s controversial remarks over Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare?s death during the Mumbai terror attacks.

Sack top cops, demands Maharashtra opposition

December 16, 2008 at 9:52 PM

Nagpur, Dec 16 (IANS) A tough talking opposition in the Maharashtra assembly, joined by suspended Congress rebel Narayan Rane, Tuesday issued a virtual ultimatum to the government to sack state Director General of Police Anomy Roy and Mumbai police chief Hasan Ghafoor.

Maharashtra legislature pays homage to 26/11 martyrs, victims

December 15, 2008 at 10:46 PM

Nagpur, Dec 15 (IANS) The Maharashtra assembly began its winter session here Monday by paying glowing tributes to the martyrs and victims of the 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai and expressed a firm resolve to stand united to vanquish terrorism.

No signs of bonhomie in Maharashtra legislature session

December 14, 2008 at 11:47 PM

Nagpur, Dec 14 (IANS) Hopes of solidarity between the Maharashtra government and the opposition on the issue of fighting terror following the Mumbai carnage may not come true if the stance of the two sides on the eve of the state legislature's winter session here is any indication.

Deshmukh government failed to prevent terror strike: Sena

November 28, 2008 at 5:18 PM

Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) The Shiv Sena has hit out at the Maharashtra government for its 'failure' to prevent the terrorist attack in Mumbai and exhorted Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh and his deputy R.R. Patil to 'go jump in the Arabian Sea if they have even an iota of shame left in them'.

Israeli couple makes news, but Indians reluctant on surrogacy

November 18, 2008 at 7:28 PM

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) An Israeli gay couple may have made a splash in India by having their own baby through surrogacy, but the head of the institute here that made it possible rues that very few childless Indians actually go in for the procedure despite the best of facilities.

President Patil says terrorist incidents are attack on national ethos

October 12, 2008 at 8:41 PM

Pune, Oct 12 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil today described terrorist incidents as attacks on our national ethos and that the country cannot allow misguided elements to pursue their divisive agenda.

Two die in Maharashtra temple stampede

October 10, 2008 at 1:45 PM

Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), Oct 10 (IANS) Two people were killed and several others were injured in a stampede at a temple in Rashin village in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, police said Friday.

High Court stays the gag order

March 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Raj Thackeray got no respite from the Bombay High Court on Friday, which set aside the just previous day's order of a session judge, which stayed the