Karma Bhagwan

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

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

Modi inaugurates Yoga University in Ahmedabad

May 23, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Ahmedabad, May 23 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the first-ever Yoga University in Ahmedabad

Mohammad Muzammil to be Agra university VC

May 19, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Agra, May 19 (IANS) Rohilkhand University Vice Chancellor (VC) Mohammad Muzammil has been directed by the Uttar Pradesh governor to take additional charge of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University (formerly Agra University) here.

Delhi Police officer shot dead in Chitrakoot

May 17, 2013 at 10:06 PM

New Delhi/Chitrakoot, May 17 (IANS) A Delhi Police assistant sub-inspector was shot dead by an unknown attacker in the outskirts of Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh, police said Friday. The officer had gone to Chitrakoot for a raid to nab a criminal.

Ghai to make 'Hero', 'Khalnayak'... again

May 12, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai has decided to re-visit his old hits, including "Hero", "Karma", "Ram Lakhan" and "Khalnayak", and bring those stories on the big screen back again with fresh twists and turns.

Man murdered for leching at woman

May 3, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) A 23-year-old man was stabbed to death by the husband of a woman at whom he had been leching, police said Friday. The accused has been arrested.

Mahavir's teachings still relevant

April 22, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said the world is experiencing multiple challenges and at such the teachings enunciated by Jain saint Lord Mahavira hold great significance.

President inaugurates a seminar on "Solution of Global Challenges through Mahavira Philosophy"

April 22, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated a Seminar on "Solution of Global Challenges through Mahavira Philosophy" today, a few days prior to Mahavir Jayanti.

Finally, a tiger spotted in Goa jungle (Goa newsletter)

April 20, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Panaji, April 20 (IANS) After years of constantly rejecting the notion that Goa's forests are home to tigers, forest officials this week finally admitted to seeing the striped beast for the first time. Camera's equipped with motion sensors laid out at strategic locations in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, 70 kms from here, captured a full grown tiger near a spot where it had slain a wild boar.

Prez, PM greets nation on Ram Navami

April 18, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday greeted the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord Ram.

Now, 'smart' fabrics that change color and shape in response to body movement

April 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, April 18 (ANI): Imagine a dress that changes shape and colour on its own, or a shirt that can capture the energy from human movement and use it to charge an iPhone.

President wishes nation on Ram Navami

April 18, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday extended warm greetings to the nation on the eve of Hindu festival Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord Ram.

President Mukherjee extends Ram Navami greetings

April 18, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday extended his greetings to all citizens on the occasion of Ram Navami.

Justin Bieber gets customised 'Bieber Bat Bike' from dad on 19th b'day

March 5, 2013 at 11:15 AM

London, Mar. 5 (ANI): Justin Bieber's father gifted the teenage icon a customised 'Bieber Bat Bike' for his 19th birthday.

Bieber plans circus party for 19th birthday

March 1, 2013 at 1:39 PM

London, Mar 1 (IANS) Singer Justin Beiber, who turned 19 Friday, chose a circus as the theme for his birthday party.

'Shootout at Wadala's' trailer launched with live shootouts in public places

January 20, 2013 at 2:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Ekta Kapoor has launched the live trailer of her upcoming movie 'Shootout at Wadala' across five cities with stage shoot outs in public places.

Anupam Kher plans to don director's hat again (Lead, superseding previous story)

January 19, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who has spent over three decades in the Hindi film industry and has directed one film, plans to go behind the camera again.

Anupam Kher plans to don director's hat

January 19, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who has spent over three decades in the Hindi film industry, has plans to take up direction sooner or later.

At 53, Anil Kapoor wants six-pack

December 25, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) He has just turned 53, and he wants to work towards a six-pack physique. And as he gets older, he says wants to keep his eating habits in check and be as positive as the Dalai Lama.

MMA fighter posts video online to discuss penis injury during sex

December 19, 2012 at 12:45 PM

London, Dec 19 (ANI): Former Ultimate Fighter hopeful Ray Elbe has revealed the most painful experience of his life after breaking his penis during a sex romp with his girlfriend.

What makes Rajinikanth a superstar at 62?

December 11, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Chennai, Dec 11 (IANS) From a bus conductor to one of the most admired and worshipped actor in the world, the story of Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, later rechristened Rajinikanth, could very well make a good script for a blockbuster movie. As Rajinikanth turns 62 Wednesday, members of the film fraternity look back at what still makes him a superstar.

Petition on Tibet to be submitted to United Nations

December 9, 2012 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Concerned about increasing incidents of self-immolation by Tibetans, a petition signed by over 350,000 people advocating a resolution to the Tibet issue would be submitted to various United Nations (UN) offices Monday, the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile said Sunday.

Lot of graphics in 'Yamudiki Mogudua': Telugu director

December 4, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Chennai, Dec 4 (IANS) Forthcoming Telugu socio-fantasy "Yamudiki Mogudu", which is titled after the yesteryears' superhit Telugu film of the same name, will feature a lot of computer generated imagery (CGI) scenes, says director E. Sattibabu.

Foundation honours social workers

December 3, 2012 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The Sitaram Jindal Foundation Monday felicitated people and groups who have been contributing to society by empowering the underpriviledged.

Prayers for 26/11 attack victims from Bollywood

November 26, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Mumbai, Nov 26 (IANS) On the fourth anniversary of 26/11 Monday, Bollywood celebrities spared a moment to remember the victims of the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008, and prayed for their souls to rest in peace.

One dead in Delhi high?rise fire, police file case (Third Lead)

November 19, 2012 at 6:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) A security guard was killed in a fire which broke out in the 15?storey Himalaya House building, which houses corporate offices, on Kasturba Gandhi Marg in central Delhi Monday. Police have filed a case of negligence causing death.

'Kaanchi' will make new girl a superstar: Subhash Ghai

November 19, 2012 at 3:07 PM

Mumbai, Nov 19 (IANS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who is on the lookout for a fresh face to play the title role in his new directorial "Kaanchi", is sure the movie will turn its actress into a superstar.

I-League: Pune FC back to winning ways

November 9, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Kolkata, Nov 9 (IANS) Pune FC went in with a mission and walked clear with a 2-0 win over Pailan Arrows in an I-League fifth round encounter at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan here Friday.

Chhattisgarh Congress leader escapes landmine blast

November 8, 2012 at 9:41 PM

Dantewada, Nov 8 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Congress leader Mahendra Karma, who is credited with founding the anti-Maoist movement Salwa Judum, escaped a landmine blast Thursday while his motorcade was passing through a forest in Dantewada district.

Chhattisgarh Congress leader escapes landmine blast

November 8, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Dantewada, Nov 8 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Congress leader Mahendra Karma, who is credited with founding the anti-Maoist movement Salwa Judum, escaped a landmine blast Thursday while his motorcade was passing through a forest in Dantewada district.

Sandy forces three carmakers to scrap 15,000 cars

November 8, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Chicago, Nov 8 (IANS) Toyota Motor, Chrysler, Nissan and Honda plan to scrap about 15,000 vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy as automakers and dealers continue assessing the storm's impact, said media reports.

Anupam among five most talented actors in Asia

November 4, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Actor Anupam Kher is on cloud nine after making it to the list of five best actors in Asia by an international magazine.

We need more women-centric films: Sridhar Pokuru

October 29, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Chennai, Oct 29 (IANS) Telugu director Sridhar Pokuru, whose debut movie "Agnatham" is set to release Nov 16, says the male-dominated film industry needs more women-centric projects.

Now, send real-life gifts through new Facebook app

September 28, 2012 at 12:46 PM

Wellington, Sep.28 (ANI): Social networking site Facebook is rolling out a new service that would allow users to send real-life presents to one another.

School bus driver arrested for running over student

September 26, 2012 at 3:39 PM

Gurgaon, Sep 26 (IANS) A school bus driver was arrested here Wednesday after he ran over a student killing him, a police official said.

LiLo's recent arrest was simply karma, says Amanda Bynes

September 21, 2012 at 5:55 PM

New York, September 21 (ANI): Amanda Bynes has told her friends that Lindsay Lohan's recent arrest in an alleged hit-and-run case was "simply Karma."

One-stop shop for Pakistani designers now in India

September 11, 2012 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) From Karma, Libas, Fahad Hussayn to Rizwan Beyg, the Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) is bringing some of their most renowned designers' labels to India through PFDC - The Boulevard, a design store that is set to open here Sep 20.

'Rebel' shooting complete, audio to be released Sep 14

September 5, 2012 at 8:49 PM

Chennai, Sep 5 (IANS) Director Raghava Lawrence Wednesday wrapped up the shooting of his action film "Rebel" and is set to release its audio Sep 14.

Nedfi promotes handloom and handicraft industry in northeast

August 30, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Bomdila (Arunachal Pradesh), Aug 30 (ANI): Realising that handloom and handicrafts is the second largest industry in the northeast region and employs large number of artisans, the North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi) is making all possible efforts to promote them and help them establish a market.

Character actors are pillars of films: Anupam Kher

August 28, 2012 at 2:18 PM

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Actor Anupam Kher believes that character artists are the real pillars of any film.

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.

March of the Aryans: A window back into debris of time (Book Review) (With Image)

August 24, 2012 at 10:24 AM

Book: "The March Of The Aryans; Author: Bhagwan S. Gidwani; Publisher: Penguin India; Pages: 680 pages; Price: Rs.599

Indian boxers need to punch with more meat

August 18, 2012 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Four years ago, when Vijender Singh won India's first Olympic boxing medal, the sport received a shot in the fist. No less than eight boxers, including a woman, qualified for the London Games and naturally the expectations soared.

Olympic boxing: India's Manoj Kumar knocked out

August 5, 2012 at 8:01 AM

London, Aug 5 (IANS) Indian boxer Manoj Kumar was knocked out of the 2012 London Olympics after he lost his 64kg pre-quarterfinal bout to Great Britain's Tom Stalker at the Excel Arena here Saturday.

Olympics: Saina, Vijender within sniffing distance of a medal (Overall Roundup)

August 3, 2012 at 9:55 AM

London, Aug 3 (IANS) Saina Nehwal achieved a first by marching into Olympic badminton semifinals, while star boxer Vijender Singh is only a bout away from repeating his medal performance of the Beijing Games following a narrow win in the pre-quarterfinals here Thursday.

Olympics: Saina first Indian shuttler in semis, Paes-Sania advance (India Intro Roundup)

August 2, 2012 at 11:47 PM

London, Aug 2 (IANS) Champion shuttler Saina Nehwal rewrote history by becoming the first Indian to cruise into the Olympics badminton semi-final while the crack mixed doubles tennis combination of Leander Paes and Sania Mirza stormed into the quarter finals at the London Games here Thursday.

Olympics: Superb Saina first Indian shuttler in Olympics semis (India Roundup)

August 2, 2012 at 10:03 PM

London, Aug 2 (IANS) Champion shuttler Saina Nehwal rewrote history by becoming the first Indian to cruise into the Olympics badminton semifinal and bring the country's tottering campaign back the on the rails after medal hopes shooter Ronjan Sodhi and boxer Jai Bhagwan bit the dust at the London Games here Thursday.

Olympics: Sodhi, Bhagwan disappoint for India (Evening Lead)

August 2, 2012 at 8:19 PM

London, Aug 2 (IANS) India's tryst with Olympics Thursday was a double heartbreak as highly rated double trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi failed to make the final while boxer Jai Bhagwan fell by the wayside in the pre-quarter finals at the London Games here.

Olympic boxing: Indian pugilist Jai Bhagwan boxed out

August 2, 2012 at 7:47 PM

London, Aug 2 (IANS) India's Jai Bhagwan was outboxed by Kazakh fighter Gani Zhailauov at the London Olympics and lost by a big margin in the pre-quarterfinals of the men's 60 kg category here Thursday.

Olympics: Indian boxer Sangwan loses a bout he had 'won'

July 30, 2012 at 8:27 PM

London, July 30 (IANS) Indian boxer Sumit Sangwan went down 14-15 under controversial circumstances to Brazilian Yamaguchi Falcao Florentino in the round of 32 of 81kg category at the London Olympics here Monday.

Olympics: Saina, Jai Bhagwan stay on course as archers, shooters bow out (Overall Roundup)

July 30, 2012 at 8:50 AM

London, July 30 (IANS) Badminton star Saina Nehwal made a confident start, while boxer Jai Bhagwan followed his senior teammate Vijender Singh in the round of 16 to give India some cheer on a rain-affected day at the London Olympics here Sunday.

Olympics: Saina, Jai Bhagwan, Vijender add shine to India's campaign (Roundup)

July 29, 2012 at 11:54 PM

London, July 29 (IANS) India's star shuttler Saina Nehwal eased out her opening match rival and boxer Jai Bhagwan joined his more illustrious team mate Vijender Singh in the round of 16 to raise India's hopes on a rain-truncated day at the London Olympic Games here Sunday.

Jai Bhagwan packs a punch, romps into pre quarterfinals

July 29, 2012 at 9:22 PM

London, July 29 (ANI): Lightweight boxer (60kg category) Jai Bhagwan punched his way to the pre-quarterfinals stage, beating Andrique Allisop of Seychelles at the Excel arena, here on Sunday.

Olympics: Indian boxers Vijender, Jai Bhagwan shine

July 29, 2012 at 9:06 PM

London, July 29 (IANS) Boxers Vijender Singh and his childhood friend Jai Bhagwan set the record straight for India, after the disappointment of Shiva Thapa, as they made their way to the round of 16 with convincing victories at the London Olympics here Sunday.

Olympics boxing: Jai Bhagwan marches into round of 16

July 29, 2012 at 8:02 PM

London, July 29 (IANS) Inspired by chants of "India, India" resonating in the ExCeL London Exhibition Centre, boxer Jai Bhagwan outclassed his Seychelles' opponent Andrique Allisop 18-8 in the lightweight (60 kg) category to move into the round of 16 here Sunday.

Olympics: Saina, Vijender, Jai Bhagwan keep India's hopes alive (Evening Lead)

July 29, 2012 at 8:02 PM

London, July 29 (IANS) India's champion shuttler Saina Nehwal had an easy outing and Jai Bhagwan joined his more illustrious team mate Vijender Singh in the round of 16 but the archers, paddlers and shooters fell by the wayside at the 2012 London Games here Sunday.

Olympics boxing: Jai Bhagwan wins opening bout

July 29, 2012 at 7:30 PM

London, July 29 (IANS) Indian boxer Jai Bhagwan moved into the round of 16 with a convincing 18-8 victory over Andrique Allisop of Seychelles in the Olympics here Sunday.

Olympics: Schedule of events involving Indian athletes Sunday

July 29, 2012 at 7:14 AM

London, July 29 (IANS) Following is the schedule of events involving Indian athletes on day three of the London Olympic Games here Sunday.

Schedule of events involving Indian athletes at the London Olympics Sunday

July 29, 2012 at 1:38 AM

London, July 29 (IANS) Following is the schedule of events involving Indian athletes on day three of the London Olympic Games here Sunday.

Olympics: Indian boxer Jai Bhagwan starts campaign against Allisop

July 28, 2012 at 6:02 PM

London, July 28 (IANS) Indian boxer Jai Bhagwan will begin his Olympic journey when he faces Andrique Allisop of Seychelles in the first round of the lightweight category (60 kg) at the Excel Arena here Sunday.

A blend of history, reality on bookshelf (IANS Books This Week)

July 28, 2012 at 10:58 AM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Go through the IANS book cart this week with a mix of history, contemporary drama and reality checks...

Tricky draw for Indian boxers, Vikas gets a bye

July 27, 2012 at 11:22 PM

London, July 27 (IANS) India's star boxer Vijender Singh, a bronze medallist in the Beijing Games, will start his 2012 Olympic campaign against Kazakhstan's Danabek Suzhanov in the first round of the men's 75kg at the Excel Arena here Saturday.

Indian boxers look to make a mark at the grandest stage (Preview)

July 27, 2012 at 5:38 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The stage looks set for the Indian boxers to create history at the London Olympics. With eight boxers qualifying for the mega event, India is fielding its largest boxing contingent at the Games.

Nothing to lose at the Olympics: Jai Bhagwan

July 26, 2012 at 5:14 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) A late bloomer in the world of boxing, Jai Bhagwan took rapid strides to get to the pinnacle of sport in the country. In his first appearance at the Olympics, the 27-year-old feels he has nothing to lose and will be under no pressure.

Indian boxers excelling but lot more required: Chief coach Sandhu

July 20, 2012 at 5:06 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) A record eight boxers qualifying for the London Olympics is a clear indicator of the phenomenal growth of the sport in India, with the pugilists taking the country to new heights, but a lot more needs to be done, particularly at the grassroots level, to become a world power, chief coach Gurbaksh Singh Sandhu says.

Youth arrested for cheating ex-labour ministry employee

July 19, 2012 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) A 27-year-old youth was arrested here for cheating a retired labour ministry employee of Rs.92,000 on the pretext of providing him a bank loan, police said Thursday.

Bani's Bollywood plans get delayed (With Image)

July 18, 2012 at 11:52 AM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) VJ Bani, first runner up of season four of adventure reality show "Roadies", has carved out a career as a host, but rues that when it comes to Bollywood, she is unlucky as her plans to enter filmdom always gets delayed.

Boxers reaching London early to get acclimatised and train

July 12, 2012 at 6:56 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Indian boxing contingent for the Olympics is leaving for London in the early hours Friday to get acclimatised and train for the big event, starting July 27.

Osian's film fest back with rare, bold films

July 11, 2012 at 7:12 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) From infamous Japanese movie "Emperor Tomato Ketchup" to "Karma" featuring Devika Rani-Himanshu Rai's lip-lock to crime thriller "Gangs Of Wasseypur" - the Osian's-Cinefan Film Festival, which returns after a two-year-hiatus, promises to be an eclectic platter for the capital's movie buffs.

People believe they are `investing in Karma` by doing good deeds

July 10, 2012 at 12:08 PM

Washington, July 10 (ANI): Waiting for an important, uncontrollable outcome in life may lead people to do good deeds with the implicit expectation that the universe will return the favour, a phenomenon they refer to as "investing in karma," a new research suggests.

Bieber files complaint against paparazzo

July 9, 2012 at 3:04 PM

Los Angeles, July 9 (IANS) Teen sensation Justin Bieber has filed a harassment complaint against a photographer due to whom he had to speed up his Fisker Karma sports car and ended up paying a fine.

Justin Bieber ticketed for speeding

July 7, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Washington, July 7 (ANI): Justin Bieber was ticketed for speeding "like a maniac" while trying to shake off paparazzi near Los Angeles on Friday.

Bieber fined for speeding

July 7, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Los Angeles, July 7 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber had to pay a fine for speeding his Fisker Karma sports car.

Leonardo DiCaprio partners with 'green' car company

July 5, 2012 at 9:13 PM

London, July 5 (ANI): Leonardo DiCaprio has sealed his "eco warrior" credentials by becoming an equity investor in the electric car company Fisker Automotive.

India's Olympic qualifiers confident ahead of London Games

July 5, 2012 at 9:13 PM

Pune, July 5 (ANI): Indian Olympic qualifiers have expressed optimism about bringing glory to the nation at the London Olympics, to be held later this month.

DiCaprio partners with electric car company

July 5, 2012 at 3:52 PM

London, July 5 (IANS) Actor and eco-warrior Leonardo Di Caprio has become an equity investor in electric car company Fisker Automotive.

Happy that independent music has resurfaced: Raghu Dixit

June 20, 2012 at 7:41 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Raghu Dixit, lead vocalist of popular band The Raghu Dixit Project, is delighted to see re-emergence of independent music.

Youth found hanging in Gurgaon mall

June 19, 2012 at 8:39 PM

Gurgaon, June 19 (IANS) A 25-year-old youth was found hanging Tuesday in a city mall on the Mehauli-Gurgaon road, police said.

High ranking lama arrested in Delhi

June 15, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Shimla, June 15 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Police Friday arrested a high ranking lama of the Karma Kagyu School, a sect of Tibetan Buddhism, from Delhi in connection with the arrest of eight suspected Taiwanese for staying illegally in the state.

Global exposure has made Gulshan Grover more confident

June 15, 2012 at 5:35 PM

Mumbai, June 15 (IANS) Actor Gulshan Grover, who has featured in over 400 films so far, says that exposure to international cinema has helped him hone his skills.

Misuse of technology: A major reason for declining sex ratio

May 29, 2012 at 6:18 PM

The Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR), in association Plan India with organised a half-day consultation workshop on Cencus2011: Policy, Programme and Community Responses on the issue of Sex-determination and Sex-selection under the project 'Let Girls Be born' today.

Justin Bieber trained with Mike Tyson before 'roughing up photographer'

May 29, 2012 at 1:59 PM

London, May 29 (ANI): Justin Bieber trained with former Boxing legend Mike Tyson just days before a photographer complained of being roughed up by the teen popstar at a shopping centre.

Money laundering charges against 17th Karmapa dropped

May 22, 2012 at 7:02 PM

The Una district court in Himachal Pradesh on Monday dropped the charges of money laundering leveled against 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje by accepting the Himachal Pradesh government's plea that had urged the court to drop the charges in recovering the foreign currency from Gyuto monastery........

Court drops charges against Karmapa in currency case

May 21, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Shimla, May 21 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government's move to remove the name of Tibetan religious head and the 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje from a case of a currency seizure got a local court's nod Monday with the judge deciding to drop the charges against him.

Eight-month pregnant Chantelle Houghton walks out on Alex Reid

May 21, 2012 at 12:43 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): Glamour model Chantelle Houghton has reportedly walked out on her fiance Alex Reid, weeks before the couple's baby is due.

Six kids missing from Rohtak shelter home traced

May 16, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 16 (IANS) Haryana Police here have located the six children who went 'missing' from a controversial shelter home in this town, 70 km from New Delhi, police officials said here Wednesday.

NGO worker, son-in-law arrested for assaulting protection home inmates

May 10, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 10 (IANS) Police Thursday arrested an award-winning NGO worker and her son-in-law following allegations of physical and sexual assault on inmates of a protection home for girls and c hildren in this Haryana town.

Nearly 120 rescued after raid on Haryana protection home

May 10, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), May 10 (IANS) Nearly 120 people, including women, girls and children, were rescued from a protection home in Haryana's Rohtak town following a raid conducted by a team of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).

Currency case: Petition against Karmapa dismissed

April 25, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Shimla, April 25 (IANS) A petition opposing the dropping of criminal charges against Tibetan religious head and the 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje, in a currency seizure case registered last year, was Wednesday rejected by the Himachal Pradesh High Court.

From Chinese agent to innocent monk - flipflops on Karmapa

April 25, 2012 at 1:52 PM

Dharamsala, April 25 (IANS) From a Chinese agent to an alleged accumulator of ill-gotten wealth to innocent monk -- the official line of the Himachal Pradesh administration on Tibetan religious head and 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje is a tale of flipflops.

India, Bhutan to refresh friendship over fine print

April 25, 2012 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) A three-day confluence of narratives, ideas, literary expositions and cultural showcases from India and Bhutan will strengthen the growing South Asian cultural solidarity in the Himalayan kingdom next month.

Three postal employees, accomplice caught stealing parcels

April 23, 2012 at 12:04 AM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Four men, including three postal department employees, were arrested for stealing parcels from a post office van in the capital's cantonment area, police said Sunday.

Food in art: Artists play with dynamics of gastronomy

April 16, 2012 at 1:15 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) A plate of food and wine on the table is no longer mere gastronomy. It is high art of flavour, colour, textures, concepts, cultures, science and politics - everything that contemporary art has been experimenting with for the last decade.

Shiva, Sangwan secure London Olympics berth (Roundup)

April 11, 2012 at 10:43 PM

Astana (Kazakhstan), April 11 (IANS) Teenage boxer Shiva Thapa and Sumit Sangwan qualified for the 2012 Olympics by entering the finals of the 56 kg and 81 kg category at the Asian Olympic qualifying event here Wednesday, taking to seven the overall Olympic spots tally from the sport.

Shiva Thapa youngest Indian boxer to qualify for Olympics

April 11, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Astana (Kazakhstan), April 11 (IANS) Teenage boxer Shiva Thapa qualified for the 2012 Olympics by entering the final of the 56 kg category at the Asian Olympic qualifying event here Wednesday, becoming the youngest Indian to do so.

Shiva youngest Indian boxer to qualify for Olympics

April 11, 2012 at 5:55 PM

Astana (Kazakhstan), April 11 (IANS) Teenage boxer Shiva Thapa qualified for the 2012 Olympics by entering the final of the 56 kg category at the Asian Olympic qualifying event here Wednesday, becoming the youngest Indian to do so. Vijender Singh, who has also qualified for the London event, lost his semifinal bout in the 76 kg.

Bollywood now more professional, but impersonal: Anupam Kher (Interview)

April 11, 2012 at 12:21 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) He has been part of the film industry for almost three decades. Veteran actor Anupam Kher says that there was a lot of togetherness earlier in the industry, but Bollywood has now become professional but impersonal.

Boxer Vijender qualifies for London Olympics

April 8, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Astana (Kazakhstan), April 8 (IANS) Indian boxer Vijender Singh qualified for the 2012 London Olympics by advancing to the semi-finals of 75 kgs weight category at the Asian Olympic qualifying event here Sunday.

Maharashtra celebrates Mahavir Jayanti

April 5, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Thousands of devotees across Maharashtra Thursday celebrated Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Mahavir, the last Tirthankar.

President, PM greet nation on Mahavir Jayanti

April 4, 2012 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) President Prathiba Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have greeted the nation on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, which will be celebrated Thursday.

Indians boxers asked to switch to aggressive mode

April 2, 2012 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) India's boxing coach Gurbax Singh Sandhu has asked his wards to be aggressive in the Asian Olympic qualifiers to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from Wednesday.