Komal

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

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

Sharmiela shoots with holiday spirit for 'Goa' (With Image)

April 30, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Chennai, April 30 (IANS) Southern actress Sharmiela Mandre is enjoying the beaches and gorging on seafood in Goa while shooting for Kannada remake of Tamil comedy "Goa".

Sports career helps Komal Sharma as an actor (With Image)

April 8, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Chennai, April 8 (IANS) Former National level squash player and athlete Komal Sharma says her sports career helps her cope with long working hours on the movie sets.

Bollywood box office fairly dry in first quarter

March 24, 2013 at 1:30 PM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) A heady mix of differential, comedy, thriller and dramas hit the Bollywood box office and entertained the audiences in the first quarter of 2013. It has however been quite a dry spell on the business front, with just one film surpassing the Rs.100-crore mark and the total collections amounting to about Rs.450 crore, industry insiders say.

Spice up spring season with colour, bling

March 23, 2013 at 6:10 PM

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Bling and colour seem to be the flavour of the spring season with designers like Pia Pauro, Sanjay Hingu and Komal Sood presenting bright and colourful lines, with a hint of bling, at the Lakme Fashion week (LFW) summer-resort 2013 here Saturday.

'F.I.R' takes leap, Chitrashi replaces Kavita

March 5, 2013 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) TV actress Kavita Kaushik, popular as Haryanvi cop Chandramukhi Chautala in "F.I.R.", has quit the show and she has been replaced by Chitrashi Rawat of "Chak De! India" fame.

Tech-secure: Women use mobile apps to ensure safety (Trend Feature)

March 5, 2013 at 12:35 PM

Chandigarh, March 5 (IANS) With the gruesome Delhi gang-rape fresh in their minds, girls and women are using mobile apps to ensure their own safety and let family and friends know their location.

Senior NTR films' titles now turned into song

January 29, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Chennai, Jan 29 (IANS) Old film titles of Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Sr. (NTR) have inspired the making of a song in upcoming Telugu action-drama "Eduru leni Alexander". The makers are planning to compose a song solely with the titles of old NTR films.

Vidyut thrills with jaw-dropping stunts in 'Commando' trailer

January 25, 2013 at 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) It seems like actor Vidyut Jammwal's high-octane stunts in his new film "Commando" is likely to change the definition of action genre in the Hindi film industry. The trailer of the film released online Friday and has already generated a lot of buzz.

High fiber diet halts prostate cancer growth

January 10, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Washington, January 10 (ANI): Eating a high-fiber diet may help patients with prostate cancer stop the disease from progressing, according to a new study led by Indian-origin researchers.

'Nandeesha' fails with weak script (Kannada Movie Review)

December 29, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Film: "Nandeesha"; Cast: Komal, Malavika, Parul Yadav, Sreenivasa Murthy, Ramesh Bhat, Kurigalu Pratap and Vijayalakshmi; Director: Sai Prakash; Producer: Anasuya Kumar; Music: Hamsalekha; Camera: Selvam; Rating: **

For Bollywood, 2012 was a phenomenal year (2012 in Retrospective)

December 25, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) Eight big-starrers joining the Rs.100-crore club, unusual-themed small-budget movies turning into miraculous hits and almost no major setbacks among about 150 releases: Bollywood's 2012 box office report card has set a benchmark, say trade pundits.

Try six new hairstyles this festive season

October 17, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Kolkata, Oct 17 (IANS) Flaunting one's crowning glory becomes easier this festive season with six brand new hairdos designed by celebrity hairstylist and hair expert Priscilla Corner.

'Weight-loss procedures lack standardization and proficiency'

September 11, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Chennai, Sep 11 (IANS) None of the weight-loss solutions currently available in the country are functioning on any reliable logical science, leading to short term weight loss and several linked complications, experts said at the "National Conference on Tackling Nutritional Challenges Among the diabetic Young".

Bengal women's panel seeks report on newly-wed couple

September 5, 2012 at 11:13 PM

Kolkata, Sep 5 (IANS) The West Bengal Commission for Women Wednesday sought a police report on the arrest of a man and harassment of his newly-wed wife following complaints from her family that she had allegedly been abducted.

Arun Gawli, 11 others get life for corporator's murder

August 31, 2012 at 1:21 PM

Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) A special Mumbai court Friday sentenced mafia don-turned-politician Arun Gawli and 11 of his associates to life imprisonment in the 2007 murder of Shiv Sena corporator Kamlakar Jamsandekar.

LFW: Siddharth Mallya in tuxedo, Amy Jackson in sari

August 4, 2012 at 6:25 PM

Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Siddharth Mallya painted a dapper picture in a black tuxedo, while British model Amy Jackson sizzled in a desi avatar as they walked as showstoppers for designers Komal Sood and Pernia Qureshi, respectively, at the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/ Festive 2012 here Saturday.

Chhattisgarh pushes ahead with Maoist peace plan

August 1, 2012 at 2:35 PM

Raipur, Aug 1 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government has finally pushed ahead with its stalled peace agreement with Maoists reached after the abduction of collector Alex Paul Menon, clearing the way for the release of suspected guerrillas from jails, a top official said Wednesday.

Treat for wine lovers, Chilean way (Lead, correcting spelling)

July 23, 2012 at 6:03 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Chilean wine Valdivieso has entered the Indian market, and its distributor hopes to change the whisky-drinking nation's taste.

Treat for wine lovers, Chilean way

July 23, 2012 at 4:59 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Chilean wine Valdiviesco has entered the Indian market, and its distributor hopes to change the whisky-drinking nation's taste.

Boy electrocuted in Rajasthan

July 15, 2012 at 10:16 PM

Jaipur, July 15 (IANS) A 15-year-old boy was electrocuted Sunday and three others sustained burns when they came in touch with a high-voltage wire passing over their private hostel in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district, police said.

Rajesh, Pancham and Kishore were a lethal combination: Anupam

June 29, 2012 at 2:12 PM

Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Recalling the magic of Rajesh Khanna's films, actor Anupam Kher says that other than the superstar's charm, his teaming up with musical duo - composer R.D. Burman and singer Kishore Kumar - contributed in making them bigger and better.

Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security in Kashmir

June 24, 2012 at 1:15 PM

Jammu, June 24 (ANI): The annual Amarnath Yatra began on Sunday amid tight security.

Debutant Pawan Wodeyar entertains with 'Govindaaya Namaha' (Kannada Movie Review)

March 31, 2012 at 5:44 PM

Film: 'Govindaaya Namaha'; Cast: Komal, Rekha, Parul, Anna (Georgia), Madhulika, Harish Raj, Tabala Naani, Vinayak Joshi, Umesh, Mukyamanthri Chandru and others; Producer: Suresh; Screenplay-Direction: Pawan Wodeyar; Camera: Suresh Babu; Music: Guru Kiran; Rating: ***1/2

WB tea exporters incur huge loss due to Iceland volcanic eruption

May 26, 2011 at 8:20 PM

Siliguri, May 26 (ANI): Tea exporters in West Bengal's Siliguri District have incurred loss due to the eruption of Iceland's Grimsvotn volcano, as it has affected air traffic.

Fresh snowfall in Himachal Pradesh lures tourists

February 6, 2011 at 7:41 PM

Shimla, Feb 6(ANI): Scores of tourists thronged Himachal Pradesh's high altitude regions on Sunday to witness the fresh snowfall.

Scottish minister meets underprivileged children in New Delhi

October 6, 2010 at 10:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): The Scottish minister for Sports and Public Health, Shona Robison, met a group of underprivileged children here on Wednesday.

Retreat ceremony, a major draw at Wagah on 64th Independence Day

August 15, 2010 at 10:28 PM

Wagah, Aug.15 (ANI): On the occasion of 64th Independence Day celebrations, thousands of people from different parts of the country today converged at Wagah to watch the Retreat Ceremony.

Pakistani musicians fear promoting music due to terrorism

July 19, 2010 at 5:15 PM

Islamabad, July 19 (ANI): Underground bands in Lahore, Pakistan are facing difficulties in pursuing their passion for music due to terror threats.

Afraid of Maoists' atrocities, tribal family leaves Chhattisgarh village

June 21, 2010 at 9:54 PM

Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh), June 21 (ANI): Fearful of Maoists' atrocities many families are seeking to take refuge at safer places even at the cost of their hearth and home.

Lok Sanskriti Utsav entertains Kolkata locals

October 22, 2009 at 6:20 PM

Kolkata, Oct 22 (ANI): A three-day long Lok Sanskriti Utsav, a cultural festival providing a glimpse of folk forms of various states has enthused people here.

Air hostess molestation case: Air India grills pilots

October 7, 2009 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (ANI): A committee set up by Air India to probe molestation charges filed by an air hostess, was on Wednesday recording the statements of the pilot and the co-pilot.

Apex court questions bail for murder suspects

May 27, 2009 at 8:56 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday sought the Uttar Pradesh government's response to the grant of bail to the alleged killers a top official of the Indian arm of Italian business firm Graziano Transmissioni.

Door hardware industry in Aligarh suffers due to unrest in Nepal

May 21, 2009 at 12:51 PM

Aligarh, May 21(ANI): The political turmoil in Nepal has led to a decline in the exports of door hardware products like locks and door fittings from Aligarh to Nepal.

Indian tea exporters expect an export boom

May 14, 2009 at 10:17 AM

Siliguri, May 13 (ANI): Tea exporters in Siliguri are in a joyous mood, as demand for Indian tea in the world market goes up, with competitors Sri Lanka and Kenya engaged in domestic problems.

Ajay shines as dejected lover in 'Jaaji Mallige' (Kannada Film Review)

April 4, 2009 at 2:31 PM

Film: 'Jaaji Mallige'; Director: Anantha Raju; Cast: Ajay Kumar, Gowri Munjal, Komal, Jayamala, Nagashekhar and Bullet Prakash; Music: Sadhu Kokila; Rating: ***

'No guidelines for regulating NGOs in Himachal Pradesh'

March 20, 2009 at 11:16 PM

Shimla, March 20 (IANS) The failure of the Himachal Pradesh government to frame guidelines to monitor working of the NGOs and rehabilitation centres was one of the reasons for the shocking case of four teachers sexually exploiting six girls at a centre-cum-hostel here, claims an NGO.

Former king Gyanendra wants to continue to live in Nepal

February 27, 2009 at 6:21 PM

Bhopal, Feb 27 (ANI): Nepal's last king Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah, who is on a private visit to India, today said that he will continue to live in Nepal till the people of Nepal want him to be there.

Gyanendra in India on a private visit

February 26, 2009 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Nepal's last king Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah arrived here on Wednesday, reportedly on a fortnight long private visit.

British play on Sikh religion showcased in Chandigarh

January 20, 2009 at 1:08 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 20 (IANS) 'Guru Manyo Granth', a British play based on the history of the Sikh religion and highlighting its ideologies, was performed here to a packed house.

Ex-king urges Nepal to keep Pashupatinath out of dispute

January 3, 2009 at 8:34 PM

Kathmandu, Jan 3 (IANS) Breaking his long silence, Nepal's deposed king Gyanendra Saturday urged the Maoist-led government and others to keep the hallowed Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath out of dispute.

Five of family burnt to death in Bihar

December 29, 2008 at 3:01 PM

Patna, Dec 29 (IANS) Five people, including four children, were burnt to death in a Bihar village, a police officer said here Monday.

Raman Singh appoints nine parliamentary secretaries

December 23, 2008 at 6:46 PM

Raipur, Dec 23 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh Tuesday appointed nine legislators of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as parliamentary secretaries with minister of state rank - seen as a move to stem dissension among the newly-elected members.

'Mast Maja Maadi' lacks punch(Kannada Film Review)

December 13, 2008 at 6:44 PM

Film: 'Mast Maja Maadi'; Director: Anantha Raju; Cast: Sudeep, Jennifer, Vijaya Raghavendra, Diganth, Komal, Nag Kiran, Rangayaana Raghu and Umashree; Music: Balajee; Rating: **

Magic of small films fading away

December 11, 2008 at 12:50 PM

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) Box office failure of small budget films like 'Sorry Bhai!', 'Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye', 'Maharathi' and 'Dil Kabaddi' has broken the myth that small is successful.

Is a woman's place still in the kitchen?

November 21, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Nidhi Modi is just 21 but she already knows the recipe for becoming the perfect bride: Learning how to cook. "You may not know anything in the world but if you can cook even one fancy dish, it'll work like magic with your husband and in-laws," states

Six fallen Indian journalists honoured in Stockholm

November 19, 2008 at 8:23 AM

Stockholm, Nov 19 (IANS) Six Indian journalists, including Delhi journalist Soumya Vishwanathan, among the 87 worldwide who perished in their line of duty during the past 12 months, were among those honoured at the Stockholm Journalists' Memorial 2008.

Nepal still a monarchy in Indian embassy website

October 12, 2008 at 4:45 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 12 (IANS) In an era when people are accessing the Internet to get the latest information, the Indian embassy in Nepal seems left behind. Having not updated their website for at least six years, it still calls the Himalayan republic a 'parliamentary democracy with constitutional monarchy'.

Nepal still a monarchy in obsolete Indian embassy website

October 12, 2008 at 2:32 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 12 (IANS) Nepal is a constitutional monarchy whose recent highest-level contact with neighbour India is the visit by King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya and the Indian government is supporting Nepal's fight against Maoist terror activities. This is not information from history books but statements from the current website of the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu that has apparently not been updated for at least six years.

One killed, 20 injured after being hit by car

October 10, 2008 at 4:49 PM

Bhopal, Oct 10 (IANS) A woman was killed and 20 others were injured when they were hit by a car during the Dussehra procession in Madhya Pradesh, the police said.

Watch 'Vamshi' just for Puneet's action scenes(Kannada Film Review; Rating **)

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Film: 'Vamshi'; Director: Prakash; Cast: Puneet Raj Kumar, Nikitha, Lakshmi, Avinash, Ravi Kale, Rajendra Karanth and Komal; Music: R.P.Patnayak; Rating: **

Sacked Nepal king gets festival reprieve

October 6, 2008 at 8:13 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 29 (IANS) Nepal's last king Gyanendra, who was formally stripped of his crown four months ago and was compelled to vacate his ancestral palace in June, has received a festival reprieve from the new Maoist government.

Sacked Nepal king gets festival reprieve

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kathmandu, Sep 29 (IANS) Nepal's last king Gyanendra, who was formally stripped of his crown four months ago and was compelled to vacate his ancestral palace in June, has received a festival reprieve from the new Maoist government.

CHAK DE INDIAâ?¦..kuch kariye!!!!

August 13, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Chak De India â?? an unusual storyline and different movie stuff in YashRaj Banner directed by Shimit Amin. â??Kuch Kariyeâ?? You Go Girlâ?¦the message elevates ones belief in oneself. In this era where regionalism has become way of life, it gives