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

Priority to evacuate people in danger: R.P.N. Singh

June 19, 2013 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh said Wednesday everything possible was being done to rescue flood-affected people in Uttarakhand, stranded after the heavy, incessant rains that began last Saturday.

Sports ministry mulls over a refined draft of anti-fixing law

June 14, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Dehradun, June 14 (ANI): Sports Minister Jitendra Singh has said his ministry is taking help from international Olympic committee (IOC) to improve the draft version of the anti-fixing law.

Blame men for menopause in women

June 14, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, June 14 (ANI): A study led by an Indian biologist has seemed to found out what causes menopause in women, and they have narrowed it down to men.

After scaling Everest, Haryana twins to try more peaks

June 13, 2013 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Twin sisters from Haryana, Tashi Malik and Naungshi Malik, who recently scaled the highest peak in the world, Mt. Everest, now aim to summit the highest peaks on each of the seven continents.

Astrologers, godmen should be regulated, say social activists

June 13, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Lucknow, June 13 (IANS) Given that astrology is a flourishing business and some godmen have gained immense popularity, a social activist duo Thursday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to consider government regulation of the activities of astrologers and godmen.

India thrash Nepal in south Asian basketball meet

June 2, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) India thrashed Nepal 109-26 in the FIBA Asia Championship qualifiers at the Thyagraj Indoor Stadium here Sunday.

Dances and songs are now technically better: Madhuri Dxit (Interview)

May 30, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) When it comes to dancing, Madhuri Dixit is inimitable. The 1980s and 1990s dancing diva, who is creating magic again by teaming up with current heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor in the song "Ghagra", says that dance forms haven't changed, but have gotten better technically.

Being with my kids de-stresses me: Madhuri Dixit

May 29, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Mumbay, May 29 (IANS) Madhuri Dixit is in the thick of showbiz -- from hosting to acting to endorsements -- with a chock-a-block schedule. But the busy actress says spending time with her two sons lifts stress and keeps her energetic.

Two injured in transformer blast on Vaishno Devi trek

May 27, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Jammu, May 27 (IANS) Two people were seriously injured when a power transformer exploded at Sanjhi-chhat area on the Katra-Vaishno Devi trek Monday afternoon.

Honey Singh's online channel gets over 1 lakh hits

May 27, 2013 at 4:37 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Rapper-music producer Honey Singh, who faced the ire of people for using vulgar lyrics in some of his songs, has become first individual Indian artist to get over one lakh hits on his online video channel.

I hang my head in shame, says sports minister

May 23, 2013 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Union Sports Minister Jitendra Singh Thursday said he was ashamed with the spot fixing scandal which hit the Indian Premier League (IPL) last week.

China accepts there are 'some problems with India' , but wants to resolve all issues peacefully

May 20, 2013 at 7:42 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Chinese Premier, Li Keqiang, alluding to recent skirmishes on their Himalayan border, acknowledged on Monday, that there were some problems with good friend India but said that the two Asian giants should take a leaf out of their vast history to resolve all issues peacefully.

Rajesh Pratap Singh collaborates with Shingora textiles

May 20, 2013 at 1:58 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Ace designer Rajesh Pratap Singh has collaborated with textile brand Shingora to launch its fall-winter 2013 collection.

BJP's post-Karnataka gloom: Neither united nor untainted (Comment)

May 18, 2013 at 2:30 PM

The Bharatiya Janata Party's problems seem to be increasing with the approach of the state assembly elections later this year and the general elections in 2014.

Congress, BJP trade barbs as CBI books Kataria

May 15, 2013 at 10:38 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The CBI case against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gulab Chand Kataria in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh shootout case Wednesday led to war of words between the BJP and the Congress with the former alleging it as a conspiracy by the ruling UPA and the latter questioning the opposition party's double standards.

Congress, BJP trade barbs as CBI books Kataria

May 15, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) A war of words broke out between the Congress and the BJP after the latter said that the CBI case against its leader Gulab Chand Kataria in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh shootout case was a conspiracy by the ruling UPA and the former questioning the opposition party's double standards.

Shinde rubbishes BJP's allegations that Centre is misusing CBI to defame its leaders

May 15, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Wednesday refuted the Bharatiya Janata Party's allegations that the UPA Government at the Centre is misusing CBI to defame its leaders.

Sohrabuddin Sheikh Case: BJP says UPA Govt. hounding ex-Rajasthan Home Minister Kataria

May 15, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday charged the ruling UPA-II regime with hounding former Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria in connection with the Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case.

BJP defends Kataria, alleges political motivation in charges

May 15, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) A day after Gulab Chand Kataria was charge-sheeted in the Sohrabuddin murder case, the BJP Wednesday said politically motivated cases were being framed against its leader.

How are CBI charges against Kataria witch hunting, asks Congress

May 15, 2013 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Hitting out at the BJP, the Congress Wednesday said the opposition party should explain how it could term as a "conspiracy" the CBI charges against its Rajasthan leader Gulab Chand Kataria in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh shootout case.

UPA conspiracy to book Kataria in shootout case: BJP

May 15, 2013 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The CBI case against senior BJP leader Gulab Chand Kataria in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh shootout case was a conspiracy by the ruling UPA and not based on facts, the opposition party said Wednesday.

Madhuri Dixit celebrates 46th birthday today

May 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): The Dhak Dhak girl, Madhuri Dixit Nene, is celebrating her 46the birthday today.

Sohrabuddin case: CBI books Rajasthan BJP leader Kataria

May 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria and three others for murder charges in connection with the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter killing case.

Sohrabuddin case: BJP accuses Congress of framing its leader

May 14, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Jaipur, May 14 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janta Party Tuesday accused the Congress of using the CBI for framing its leader of opposition in Rajasthan and former state home minister Gulab Chand Kataria in Soharabuddin Sheikh killing case.

Manmohan Singh to pay official visits to Japan and Thailand

May 14, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will pay a three-day official visit to Japan beginning on May 27 at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe.

Tannishtha Chatterjee turns singer with 'Gulab Gang'

May 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Actress Tannishtha Chatterjee, who will be sharing the screen space with Bollywood's dancing diva Madhuri Dixit in "Gulab Gang", says she has given a playback in the film too.

Pakistani prisoners in Jammu raise anti-India slogans

May 9, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Jammu, May 9 (IANS) Seventeen Pakistani prisoners lodged in Jammu's Kot Bhalwal jail raised anti-India slogans while protesting Sanaullah Ranjay's death Thursday, who was attacked in the prison May 3, an official said.

Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah is dead

May 9, 2013 at 9:52 AM

Chandigarh, May 9 (IANS) Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay who was hospitalised here after being attacked in a Jammu jail last week died Thursday morning due to multiple organ failure, doctors said.

Online registration for Vaishno Devi pilgrims

May 6, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Jammu, May 6 (IANS) Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), that looks after the famous Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, Monday launched an online registration facility for undertaking the pilgrimage.

Baby giraffe dead, hours after birth at Lucknow zoo

May 6, 2013 at 9:00 AM

Lucknow, May 6 (IANS) For 14 months, anxious animal lovers waited for a pregnant giraffe at the Lucknow zoo to give birth. All the hope turned to gloom, when the baby giraffe died, soon after birth, officials said.

Sikhs in Malaysia angry at tonsuring act

May 4, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Singapore, May 4 (IANS) Sikhs in Malaysia are angry at members of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) for shaving their heads ahead of the country's May 5 general elections in protest against what they called money politics.

What did NDA do for Sarabjit's release, asks Congress

May 3, 2013 at 11:32 AM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The Congress Friday questioned what the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government did to ensure the release of Sarabjit Singh when it was in power, adding that the focus should now be on other Indians in Pakistani jails.

Sikhs in Malaysian town support Chinese-origin MP

May 2, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Singapore, May 2 (IANS) Ahead of the general elections in Malaysia, Sikhs in a town in the country's state of Perak have come out in support of their sitting Chinese-origin member of parliament.

Sarabjit's killing: Manish Tewari cancels dinner for national film award winners

May 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): In view of the anguish felt by the entire nation on the tragic and painful death of Sarabjit Singh, Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari has decided to cancel the dinner scheduled to be held today for the national film award winners as a mark of respect to the departed soul.

Security beefed up outside Pakistan embassy in New Delhi

May 2, 2013 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Security has been beefed up outside Pakistan embassy in New Delhi, following the death of Indian prisoner, Sarabjit Singh.

Sarabjit's death: Pakistan orders judicial probe

May 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Lahore, May 2 (IANS) Pakistan Thursday ordered a judicial inquiry into the the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh.

Extremely anguished by Sarabjit's death: Salman Khurshid

May 2, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Thursday said he was "extremely anguished" by the death of Sarabjit Singh, who died in a Lahore hospital following a brutal attack on him in a high-security jail.

Punjab town mourns Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Bhikhiwind (Punjab), May 2 (IANS) Sarabjit Singh's hometown Bhikhiwind Thursday mourned his death in a hospital in Lahore.

Sarabjit to get state-level funeral: Punjab government

May 2, 2013 at 8:44 AM

Chandigarh, May 2 (IANS) The Punjab government Thursday announced that Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner who died in a Lahore hospital after a brutal attack on him, would be given a state-level funeral after his body is handed over and brought back to India.

Why wasn't Sarabjit considered prisoner at risk, asks daily

April 30, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Islamabad, April 30 (IANS) Why was Sarabjit Singh not considered a prisoner at risk, a leading Pakistani daily asked Tuesday and demanded that the attackers of the Indian death row prisoner be brought to justice.

Pak medical panel says Sarabjit will continue to be treated in country

April 29, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Lahore, Apr. 29 (ANI): The four-member medical panel has said that Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh who was injured by fellow inmates, would continue to be treated in Pakistan.

Will do everything to bring back Sarabjit, says India

April 28, 2013 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) As Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh battled for his life in a Lahore hospital, the Indian government Sunday said it would do everything it can to let him come home on humanitarian grounds.

Pak doctors give Sarabjit minimal chances of survival

April 28, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Lahore, Apr. 28 (ANI): Indian convict Sarabjit Singh, who was injured in an attack on Friday in Pakistan's Kot Lakhpat jail, is said to be in a serious condition. ~

BJP alleges assault on Sarabjit 'a planned move'

April 27, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Saturday said that the assault on Sarabjit Singh was a planned move, and similar to the earlier attack on Chamel Singh, who was killed.

U.S. Congress launches American Sikh Congressional Caucus

April 24, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): The U.S. Congress today launched the American Sikh Congressional Caucus during 113th Congress to garner more support from Congress members to resolve issues confronting the Sikh community.

'Powerless' Srinagar decks up to receive the 'Darbar' (Letter from Srinagar)

April 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Srinagar, April 24 (IANS) It's that time of the year when the Jammu and Kashmir civil secretariat makes its annual move to this summer capital following a century-old tradition and, quite naturally, a spit and polish job is under way to welcome the 'Darbar' when it begins arriving towards the end of this month.

NDA appeals to JPC members to reject 2G report

April 20, 2013 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Signalling its intention to target Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the 2G spectrum allocation issue in the second half of budget session starting Monday, the NDA Saturday questioned the "leak" of the JPC's draft report and called on panel members to reject its report.

Climate change negotiations painfully slow: PM

April 17, 2013 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Expressing concern over the slow progress of climate change negotiations, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said the goal of stabilising global temperatures at acceptable levels is nowhere in sight.

Tomlinson helps Styles talk to girls

April 16, 2013 at 12:28 AM

London, April 16 (IANS) Singer Harry Styles might be known as a womaniser, but it is his fellow band member Louis Tomlinson who helps him in getting friendly with girls.

SP slams Mayawati on comments about 'beating' party workers

April 15, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Lucknow, April 15 (IANS) The ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh Monday cautioned BSP leader Mayawati and told her to control her diatribe against SP workers.

Bayern, Dortmund win big in Bundesliga

April 14, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Berlin, April 14 (IANS) Newly-crowned German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich sealed their 25th win of the season against a hapless Nuremberg while Borussia Dortmund showed no mercy against bottom side Fuerth to wrap up a 6-1 win in the 29th round.

Rajnath speaks to miffed Sidhu

April 12, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) BJP president Rajnath Singh Friday spoke to party MP Navjot Singh Sidhu following reports of his feeling "suffocated" in the system and assured that his grievances will be looked into.

Over three lakh pilgrims to visit Vaishno Devi

April 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Jammu, April 10 (IANS) Over three lakh pilgrims are expected to visit the Vaishno Devi shrine near here during the nine-day Navratas beginning Thursday, officials said Wednesday.

Madhuri, her mother sing for 'Gulaab Gang'

April 10, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha managed to convince actress Madhuri Dixit and her mother to sing a song in his upcoming film "Gulab Gang". He says the song has turned out very well.

Pakistani national arrested from Firozabad in UP

April 10, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Firozabad (Uttar Pradesh) Apr 10 (ANI): The Uttar Pardesh Police has arrested a Pakistani national, who according to them was living illegally in Firozabad district of the state for last one year.

Royal goof-up by UP police puts rape victim in prison, culprit absconding

April 9, 2013 at 4:29 PM

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh) Apr 9 (ANI): In a classic goof-up on Tuesday, a 10-year-old girl, was allegedly raped in Bulandshahr, but put behind bars by Uttar Pradesh women cops after she approached them with her complaint. She was accompanied by her mother.

Minor rape victim in lockup, blow for UP Police

April 9, 2013 at 12:29 PM

Lucknow, April 9 (IANS) Desperately looking for an image makeover, the Uttar Pradesh Police suffered a major setback when a 10-year-old who was allegedly raped was thrown into a lockup in Bulandshahr. The officers responsible have been punished, police said.

Natwar Singh remembers Thatcher, says 'she was very tough person to debate with'

April 8, 2013 at 8:05 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Former External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh on Monday described former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as one of the very prominent international figures of the second half of the 20th century.

'Economic development should follow compulsion of sustainability ': Manmohan Singh

April 5, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Friday advocated optimum utilization of available natural resources in order to attain desirable and sustainable economic development...

'Economic development must be environmentally sustainable': Manmohan Singh

April 5, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Apr 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Friday advocated optimal use of scarce natural resources to achieve sustainable economic development.

When One Direction performed for ill fan

April 5, 2013 at 1:08 AM

London, April 5 (IANS) British band One Direction treated a ill fan Hannah Booth with their special performance.

Holmes dating jazz musician?

April 3, 2013 at 2:28 AM

Los Angeles, April 3 (IANS) Hollywood actress Katie Holmes, 34, is reportedly dating 29-year-old jazz musician Peter Cincotti.

Payne wants big hair, Jesus beard

March 31, 2013 at 8:10 AM

London, March 31 (IANS) The One Direction star Liam Payne says he wants to grow his hair and sport a Jesus beard. Payne and his band members including Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson are known for their trendsetting hairdos.

Fire guts 20 houses in Srinagar, many left homeless

March 23, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Srinagar, Mar 23 (ANI): A fire caused extensive damage to properties, gutting at least 20 homes in Srinagar on Saturday, rendering innumerable homeless.

Mulayam Singh Yadav questions sycophantic culture in UP Government

March 23, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Lucknow, Mar. 23 (ANI): Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav on Saturday urged his son and incumbent Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav to put an immediate stop to the culture of sycophancy in the state administration, as it was tarnishing the image of the Samajwadi Party.

Samir Nasri living together with Victoria's Secret model girlfriend

March 22, 2013 at 12:59 PM

London, Mar 22 (ANI): London, Mar 22 (ANI): Samir Nasri's girlfriend, Victoria's Secret lingerie model Anara Atanes has moved in with him.

No alcohol, only tea for One Direction members

March 17, 2013 at 1:18 PM

London, March 17 (IANS) Members of British band One Direction have decided to shun alcohol and instead have peppermint tea during their performances.

Himachal to cut 'wasteful expenditure' to fix loan liability

March 17, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Shimla, March 17 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's loan liability by the end of this fiscal (2012-13) is likely to be over Rs.28,513 crore, and the government plans to fix it by cutting "wasteful expenditure", Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has said.

Perrie Edwards hates attention

March 15, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Los Angeles, March 15 (IANS) Singer Perrie Edwards says she does not like it when people stare at her or even at her singer boyfriend Zayn Malik.

Justin Bieber thanks One Direction for support

March 13, 2013 at 2:38 PM

London, Mar 13 (ANI): Justin Bieber has thanked Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik from One Direction for their support through his rough week on Twitter.

Ram Singh died due to hanging: medical report

March 12, 2013 at 2:46 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Ram Singh, the alleged mastermind of the Delhi gang-rape, died due to hanging in Tihar Jail, a doctor who took part in the autopsy said Tuesday.

Vijender to be punished if found guilty: Sports minister

March 11, 2013 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Sports minister Jitendra Singh Monday said Olympic bronze medal-winning boxer Vijender Singh would be punished for his role in a drug scandal in Punjab, if found guilty.

Brand tie-ups not marketing gimmick: Rajesh Pratap Singh (With Image)

March 7, 2013 at 2:19 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Ace designer Rajesh Pratap Singh, the first brand ambassador for Woolmark in India, says he collaborates with brands only when it makes sense.

Mystery over Punjab police official's death

March 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Tarn Taran (Punjab), March 6 (IANS) The Punjab police Wednesday launched an investigation into the mysterious death of a junior police officer who was found dead near village Jiowala in this frontier district.

Fan throws shoe at Styles

February 28, 2013 at 3:31 PM

London, Feb 28 (IANS) Singer Harry Styles was left in pain after a fan threw a shoes at him during a performance.

Madhuri's online dance academy to connect to fans

February 26, 2013 at 2:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Madhuri Dixit has launched an online dance academy and the actress says it is her way to get closer to her fans who have always loved her dance.

Chris Brown is not the monster everyone thinks he is, says RiRi

February 25, 2013 at 11:15 AM

London, Feb. 25 (ANI): Rihanna, who is currently celebrating her 25th birthday in Hawaii with her boyfriend Chris Brown, has defended taking the rapper back in her life insisting that he is a fantastic person at heart.

Himachal ginger growers demand minimum support price for produce

February 24, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh), Feb.24 (ANI): Ginger growers in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, are demanding minimum support price (MSP) for their produce.

RiRi hires Obama's ex- Secret Service agents after receiving death threats

February 24, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, Feb 24 (ANI): Rihanna has hired President Obama's former Secret Service staff to protect her after being hit with death threats.

Something special about Horan: Lovato

February 21, 2013 at 3:37 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 21 (IANS) Singer Demi Lovato cannot stop raving about band One Direction member Niall Horan, and finds something special about him.

Rajasthan's deputy leader of opposition resigns

February 20, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Jaipur, Feb 20 (IANS) With infighting in BJP's Rajasthan unit refusing to die down, deputy leader of opposition Ghanshyam Tiwari resigned Wednesday from the post.

Cliff Richard keen to work with One Direction

February 15, 2013 at 2:17 AM

London, Feb 15 (IANS) Singer Cliff Richard has praised British band One Direction and says he is open to the prospects of working with its member in future.

Opposition boycotts Odisha governor's address

February 14, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 14 (IANS) The BJP and the Congress Thursday boycotted Odisha Governor Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare's address on the first day of the state assembly's budget session.

Three Manipur rebel outfits sign peace accords

February 13, 2013 at 5:37 PM

Imphal, Feb 13 (IANS) In a first step towards ushering in peace in insurgency-ravaged Manipur, a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed Wednesday between the central and Manipur governments and three secessionist outfits.

One Direction's joke on fans

February 10, 2013 at 12:27 PM

London, Feb 10 (IANS) British band One Direction fooled fans by uploading a picture of member Liam Payne wrapped in bandages.

Now, 'Dedh Ishqiya' shooting to start in February

February 6, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Actress Madhuri Dixit says that Vishal Bhardwaj's "Dedh Ishqiya" shooting will start from mid-February.

RSS unhappy with Raje's appointment

February 4, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Jaipur, Feb 4 (IANS) Former chief minister Vashudhara Raje, named the new BJP president in Rajasthan, has run into problems with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), informed sources said Monday.

PM's wife flags-off cancer awareness walk

February 3, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur along with Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today flagged off the sixth annual "Walk for Life", aimed at raising cancer awareness and issues around palliative care.

BJP nominates Vasundhara Raje as Rajasthan's BJP president

February 2, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 2 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday declared former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje as the new president of the party's Rajasthan unit.

Sikh community in US seeks gun-control measures

February 2, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) A Sikh group has urged communities of all faiths to observe Feb 5, marking six months of the Aug 5 shooting at a Sikh gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, with a call to lawmakers to pass gun control measures.

Will pursue Verma panel's suggestions promptly: PM

January 30, 2013 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday assured Justice J.S. Verma that the government would be prompt in pursuing the recommendations of the committee he headed on sexual assault cases against women.

Modi meets Rajnath Singh, discussed about the 'Mission 2014'

January 27, 2013 at 4:53 PM

Gujarat Chief Minister and the top contender in the BJP for the post of Prime Minister in the coming election today meet newly elected party president Rajnath Singh. However it has not been detailed about the meeting however it has been mentioned that the strategy for 2014 general election.

Styles turns love guru

January 26, 2013 at 3:20 PM

London, Jan 26 (IANS) Singer Harry Styles has reportedly become an advisor for all love-related problems of his One Direction band members.

Advani congratulates Rajnath Singh on his being elected BJP president

January 23, 2013 at 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Congratulating Rajnath Singh on his election as the next BJP president, senior party leader L.K. Advani said the former now held the responsibility of leading the BJP to victory in the 2014 general elections.

Narendra Modi congratulates Rajnath Singh

January 23, 2013 at 10:48 AM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Rajnath Singh, who is all set to return as the BJP national president.

One Direction pledge to take language classes

January 22, 2013 at 12:16 AM

London, Jan 22 (IANS) British band One Direction has promised themselves to learn at least 20 common words of language of the country they will tour in future.

'Wished my body to be covered by the BJP flag', says emotional Kalyan Singh on return

January 21, 2013 at 5:44 PM

Lucknow, Jan. 21 (ANI): Rejoicing about his dream to be with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) till his last breath, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh on Monday described himself as fortunate that the party has again shown faith in him.

Midnight showers, hailstorm cools Delhi, temperature dips across India

January 18, 2013 at 2:41 PM

New Delhi/Srinagar/Kullu, Jan 18 (ANI): Heavy down pour with hailstorm in New Delhi intensified cold, as mercury took a further plunge and added to the woes of the locals.

Big B's gadget woes (Movie Snippets)

January 13, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan has bought a Samsung Galaxy Note II and says that the handset's functions are so mindblowing that he has no clue about how to work it.

PM greets nation on Lohri, Makar Sankranti

January 13, 2013 at 10:33 AM

New Delhi, Jan.13 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has greeted the nation on the occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal.