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Everything you need to know about Kota Shiv Pratap 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.

Rudy accuses JD (U) of molesting BJP minority cell workers

June 18, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Patna (Bihar), June 17 (ANI): General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Tuesday accused the Janata Dal (United) protesters of molesting women minority cell workers of the BJP here.

Shiv Sena to celebrate foundation day Wednesday

June 18, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) The Shiv Sena will celebrate its 47th foundation day at a major function here Wednesday. This is the first time when it will be held in the absence of party founder Bal Thackeray, who died last year.

NDA camp left almost empty as JD-U leaves

June 16, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which ruled India for six years (1998-2004) was left almost an empty camp Sunday as the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) became the 14th party to leave the grouping.

Ex-Shiv Sainik new Maharashtra NCP chief (With Image)

June 15, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Mumbai, June 15 (IANS) Former Maharashtra minister Bhaskar Jadhav, an ex-Shiv Sena leader, was Saturday elected president of the Nationalist Congress Party's state unit, replacing Madhukar Pichad.

Modi's role in NDA's shrinkage not surprising (Comment)

June 15, 2013 at 3:00 PM

An old joke about surgery - the operation is successful, but the patient is dead - can be applied to the latest rumpus in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The party managed to push Narendra Modi some distance towards his coveted goal of being the prime ministerial candidate. But, in the process, the party itself and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) headed by it have taken a number of crippling blows.

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.

Two killed in truck-goods train collision in Rajasthan

June 13, 2013 at 10:28 PM

Jaipur, June 13 (IANS) Two men were killed when a goods train rammed a truck which was crossing an unmanned railway crossing in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district Thursday, police said.

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.

Advani relents after RSS intervenes; Modi hails decision (Roundup)

June 11, 2013 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) A day after he quit key leadership posts and hit out at his colleagues, veteran L.K. Advani Tuesday made a dramatic u-turn after the RSS intervened to end the BJP's worst ever crisis that could have harmed its political prospects ahead of the 2014 polls.

Advani stays firm, BJP hopes to win him over

June 11, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The leadership crisis in the BJP entered the second day Tuesday with no sign of L.K. Advani withdrawing his resignation from party posts despite pleading from senior colleagues.

Advani's resignation will affect NDA prospects, fear leaders

June 10, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) L.K. Advani's resignation from major party posts Monday is likely to strike a blow to the BJP's efforts to lead the NDA to victory in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections as it has brought to the fore divisions in the party on the issue of leadership.

BJP allies welcome Modi's elevation, Congress says not afraid (Roundup)

June 9, 2013 at 9:53 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) After the BJP named Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Sunday as its campaign chief for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, a section of the party's allies welcomed the move while others said it was not an NDA decision. The Congress pointed to the rift in the rival party and retorted that it "was not afraid of anyone".

Jaitley reckons Modi as 'best possible card' for 2014 LS elections

June 9, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Panaji (Goa), June 9 (ANI): Leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitley on Sunday said Narendra Modi is the "best possible card" for the party in the Lok Sabha elections 2014.

Modi elevation evokes mixed reactions

June 9, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (ANI): Rashtirya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Ram Kripal Yadav feels the elevation of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to the rank of the Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign chief over L.K.Advani, is a move backed by America.

Shiv Sena says Modi campaign chief of BJP not NDA

June 9, 2013 at 4:17 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (ANI): Shiv Sena congratulates the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party poll campaign chief Narendra Modi, but stated clearly that he is not NDA's campaign chief.

Airy dhoti pants, palazzos - girls' must-have this summer! (Fashion Trends)

June 9, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Who wants to wear skinny pants and thick denims in the sultry heat? Think out-of-the-box and team up your kurtis, kimono tops, tanks, and t-shirts with loose but comfortable dhoti pants and palazzos in cotton, to raise the heat on your fashion scale.

Uiversities offering new, modified courses for evolving job market

June 9, 2013 at 12:09 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Social sciences, business management and animation are some of the many new courses that have been introduced or modified by Indian universities - both private and state-run for the academic session beginning July keeping in mind evolving trends and emerging disciplines in the job market.

Modi is a divisive figure in BJP as well (Comment)

June 8, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Neither the Congress nor the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) can be said to be battle ready for either the next round of assembly elections later this year or the big test of a general election next year.

Modi makes up for missing leaders as BJP conclave starts in Goa (Intro Roundup)

June 7, 2013 at 10:33 PM

Panaji, June 7 (IANS) Marred by the absence of several senior leaders, including party stalwart L.K. Advani, the BJP's key three-day conclave got underway in Goa Friday, during which the party will evolve a strategy for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls and possibly discuss its prime ministerial candidate.

Modi makes up for missing leaders as BJP conclave starts in Goa (Roundup)

June 7, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Panaji, June 7 (IANS) Marred by the absence of several senior leaders, including party stalwart L.K. Advani, the BJP's key three-day conclave got underway in Goa Friday, where the party will evolve a strategy for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls and possibly discuss its prime ministerial candidate.

Agrarian Punjab now wants industrial revolution (Punjab Newsletter)

June 7, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Chandigarh, June 7 (IANS) In the 1960s it was at the forefront as the Green Revolution state that would make India self-sufficient in foodgrains. Now, Punjab is looking for another revolution on the industrial side to take the state forward.

Plea filed to make PM, Sonia witnesses against Shinde

June 6, 2013 at 9:13 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) A Delhi court was petitioned Thursday for its nod to summon Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi as witnesses in a case filed against Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for his alleged "Hindu terror" remarks made at Jaipur.

Siddharth Shukla's 'Jhalak...' choreographer injured

June 6, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Popular TV actor Siddharth Shukla's choreographer Sonia Jaffer, who makes him move and groove on dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6", was left injured during rehearsals of their "Jhalak on wheels" special episode.

Lokayukta summons UP minister, three SP legislators

June 5, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Lucknow, June 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta Justice N.K. Mehrotra has issued summons to four legislators of the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP), including a state minister, with regard to allottment of work to a defunct non-government organisation.

India's soverign rating is under threat under UPA govt: BJP

June 4, 2013 at 12:48 PM

The BJP has accused UPA for mishandling the economy of the country. Party has alleged that UPA is responsible for the causing all roun hardship to the people.

Punjab unveils new industrial policy

June 3, 2013 at 11:05 PM

Chandigarh, June 3 (IANS) Terming it "aggressive" and "incentive-based", the Punjab government Monday unveiled its new industrial policy to facilitate investment in the state.

UPA has mishandled economy, says BJP

June 3, 2013 at 10:09 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The BJP Monday accused the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government of mishandling the economy, causing all round hardship to the people.

Advani's statement was misinterpreted, says Rajnath

June 3, 2013 at 9:37 PM

Hyderabad/New Delhi June 3 (IANS) With Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani's comments on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi sparking a controversy, party president Rajnath Singh Monday claimed there had been a misinterpretation.

Advance parliament session to debate bills, says BJP

June 3, 2013 at 9:29 PM

Hyderabad/New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wants the monsoon session of parliament to be advanced to debate and pass the food security and land acquisition bills with some amendments.

Narayanasamy takes potshots at Advani and Modi, says 'BJP is leaderless party'

June 3, 2013 at 9:21 PM

Chennai, June 3 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) V. Narayanasamy on Monday took potshots at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following Lal Krishna Advani's praise for Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan vis-a-vis his Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi, saying it is a leaderless party where everybody is in a tussle for due recognition.

Advani's remarks misinterpreted, no rift in BJP, claims Rajiv Rudy

June 3, 2013 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi/Bhopal, June 3 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday played down the reports of an internal rift within the party following party veteran Lal Krishna Advani's praise of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan vis-a-vis his Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi, saying there is a complete misinterpretation.

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.

Mumbai acid attack victim dies

June 1, 2013 at 6:01 PM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) A nurse from Delhi who was attacked with acid here May 2 died Saturday, her family said.

Services beat Goa 28-0 in national hockey

June 1, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Pune, June 1 (IANS) Services started their campaign in the national hockey championships on a winning note Saturday, defeating Goa 28-0 in their Pool C league match at the Shiv Chattrapati Sports Complex here.

Kunda murders: Raja Bhaiyya's name missing from CBI chargesheet

May 31, 2013 at 8:57 PM

Lucknow, May 31 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiyya has been left out in the first chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Friday in connection with the March 2 triple murder case.

Punjab swamp Gujarat 30-0 in national hockey

May 31, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Pune, May 31 (IANS) Defending champions Punjab started their campaign with a big win over Gujarat 30-0 in their opening Pool A match in the Hockey India (HI) Senior Men's National Championship played at the Shiv Chhatrapati Shivaji Sports Complex here Friday.

CBI files chargesheet against five in Nanhe Yadav murder case

May 31, 2013 at 7:21 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed a chargesheet against five people in connection with the March 2 murder of village head Nanhe Yadav in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district.

1,000 water plants for Rajasthan villages

May 30, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Jaipur, May 30 (IANS) To provide clean drinking water to villages in Rajasthan, the state government will set up over 1,000 RO (reverse osmosis) plants in rural areas of the state, officials said Thursday.

Tenga Valley student tops 2013 CBSE Class XII board examination

May 29, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Itanagar, May 29 (ANI): Tenga Valley Kendriya Vidyalaya student Pratyush Kumar Singh added an education feather to the Arunachal crown by topping in Class-XII CBSE Board Examination 2013, by securing 98 percent in humanities.

Bookies can identify more spot fixing cricketers: Delhi Police

May 28, 2013 at 6:37 PM

Panaji, May 28 (IANS) Six bookies arrested here Monday can identify several Indian Premier league (IPL) cricketers involved in spot fixing, a Delhi Police officer said here Tuesday.

Ten Uttar Pradesh cricketers under scanner for IPL spot fixing: State police

May 28, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Lucknow, May 28 (ANI): A senior Uttar Pradesh police official on Tuesday said that at least ten cricketers from the state were under the scanner for being involved in spot fixing during the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Mrunal Jain tries to get better with each scene (TV Snippets)

May 28, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) TV actor Mrunal Jain, currently seen in "Uttaran", realises that the process of improving and learning is a must and tries to improvise on a script to deliver better.

Uddhav rules out truce with cousin Raj

May 28, 2013 at 11:25 AM

Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray Tuesday virtually slammed the door on efforts by his allies to attempt a patch-up with his estranged cousin Raj Thackeray, chief of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).

IPL scam: Six bookies arrested in Goa (Third Lead)

May 28, 2013 at 12:44 AM

New Delhi/Panaji, May 28 (IANS) Six bookies allegedly involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot fixing scandal were arrested by Goa Police Monday. Delhi Police picked up another two bookies from Hyderabad and one from Greater Noida late evening.

IPL scam: Six bookies arrested in Goa

May 27, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi/Panaji, May 27 (IANS) Six bookies allegedly involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot fixing scandal were arrested by Goa Police Monday.

IPL scam: Six more bookies arrested in Goa

May 27, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Panaji/New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Six bookies allegedly involved in the spot fixing scandal in the Indian Premier League (IPL) were arrested by a joint operation of Delhi and Goa Police Monday, an officer said.

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.

Hrithik's reel sister signs her second Telugu flick

May 27, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Chennai, May 27 (IANS) Actress Kanika Tiwari, who played Hrithik Roshan's sister in the 2012 film "Agneepath", has signed her second Telugu romantic-drama. The yet-untitled project features southern actor Prince Cecilb opposite her.

Designing for period dramas more enjoyable: Neerushaa

May 26, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) History student Neerushaa, who has designed costumes for shows like "Maharana Pratap", "Kuch To Log Kahenge" and "Mahadev", enjoys working on period dramas despite facing limitations.

TV doesn't give as much liberty as films: designer Neerushaa

May 24, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Costume designer Neerushaa, who has been designing for the television industry for the last 12 years, talks about lack of freedom as they have to "go though many people" and admits it is "much harder" to work for TV projects.

'Maharana Pratap' to open with Big B's voice (TV Snippets)

May 24, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will narrate a part of the opening episode of forthcoming show "Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap".

Shiv Sena foots Bal Thackeray funeral bills

May 23, 2013 at 10:30 PM

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Thursday ended the controversy over its late chief Bal Thackeray's funeral expenses by handing over the billed amount to the municipal authorities concerned, an official said.

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.

Looking for prominent, strong characters: Rajshree Thakur

May 23, 2013 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) "Saat Phere" fame Rajshree Thakur, who is making a comeback to the small screen after three years, says her motto is to do prominent characters that suit here personality.

Four years of UPA-II: Battlelines are drawn

May 22, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Political leaders were hard at debate Wednesday as the UPA-II regime completed four years with the clamour of corruption and charges of misgovernance seeming to drown out claims of achievements. Some opinions from Congress leaders, allies, analysts and the opposition on their assessment of the government and the road ahead:

UPA losing ground, PM's image taking beating, say opinion polls

May 21, 2013 at 11:26 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) On the eve of the fourth anniversary of UPA-II, opinion polls have not brought any cheer to the government, predicting slide in the ruling alliance's tally amid rising dissatisfaction among large sections of urban voters over its performance.

Shankar Mahadevan sings for 'Maharana Pratap'

May 21, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Music composer-singer Shankar Mahadevan recorded the title track of the upcoming television series "Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap". He is thankful that he got an opportunity to sing a song about such a big hero.

National Federation Party ready for 2014 Fiji elections

May 21, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Sydney, May 21 (IANS) Fiji's National Federation Party (NFP), comprising mostly of Indian-origin members, says it is ready for the elections scheduled for 2014 in that south pacific island nation.

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.

Peace on border basis of ties with China: Indian envoy

May 20, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Peace on the border is the foundation of bilateral ties with China and special representatives of both countries will look into the recent border intrusion by Chinese troops, India's envoy to China said Monday.

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.

Manmohan Singh, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to hold talks on crucial bilateral issues

May 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will hold comprehensive talks on key bilateral, regional and international issues here today.

IPL scoreboard: Royal Challengers v Chennai Super Kings

May 19, 2013 at 1:02 AM

Bangalore, May 19 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here Saturday night.

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.

Facebook, Twitter launch apps for Google Glass

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Social networking sites Facebook and Twitter have together launched apps specifically designed for Google Glass.

Akali Dal manifesto comes in handy for Congress (Punjab Newsletter)

May 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Chandigarh, May 17 (IANS) A top Congress leader displaying the manifesto of the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal in Punjab may appear odd, but that's exactly what is happening in Punjab these days.

Newspaper vendor cracks management exams to get inducted in a premiere institute

May 16, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Kolkata, May 16 (ANI): Overcoming economic hurdles, a newspaper delivery boy, Shiv Kumar has successfully cleared the entrance examination of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Joka, in Kolkata.

CBI grills Raja Bhaiyya for UP cops' murder

May 15, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh minister and independent legislator Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiyya was Wednesday grilled by the CBI over the murder of Kunda deputy superintendent of police Zia-ul-Haq and two others.

Fishermen should be part of coastal security: Antony

May 15, 2013 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Wednesday called upon various agencies to work together to ensure a seamless and robust coastal security architecture and said that fishermen should be made an integral part of the planning process.

Malaysian Indian Congress appoints new secretary general

May 15, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Singapore, May 15 (IANS) A. Sakthivel, a 43-year-old chemical engineer, has been appointed the new secretary general of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) after Datuk S. Murugesan resigned from the post Tuesday.

Raja Bhaiyya to be interrogated by CBI

May 15, 2013 at 9:10 AM

Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) The CBI would Wednesday interrogate former Uttar Pradesh minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiyya for his alleged role in the killing of Kunda deputy superintendent of police Zia-ul-Haq, sources said.

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.

Malaysian Indian Congress secretary general quits

May 14, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Singapore, May 14 (IANS) Secretary general of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), Datuk S. Murugesan, has resigned after he lost the Kota Raja parliamentary seat in the Malaysian state of Selangor in the country's May 5 general elections.

Uncertainty dogs Mumbai race course

May 13, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Uncertainty hangs over the future of the city's largest playground for the rich and famous - the Royal Western India Turf Club or Mumbai race course - as its 99-year lease draws to an end this month.

Mother symbol of love, happiness: TV stars

May 12, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) For Toral Rasputra, her mother is her 4 a.m. friend, while Siddharth Shukla describe his mom as a shield who protects him from the worst. On Mother's Day Sunday, small screen celebrities pay tribute to their moms.

Indian cinema inspired Indian fashion industry: Designer Anju Modi

May 12, 2013 at 1:02 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) She has been an integral part of the Indian fashion industry for over two decades and is currently busy crafting Deepika Padukone's look for "Ram Leela". Veteran designer Anju Modi feels that Indian cinema has played an integral part in promoting the Indian design industry in every era.

Politicians made capital out of Sarabjit's death (Punjab Newsletter)

May 11, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Chandigarh, May 11 (IANS) They were of no use to him when he was alive. But when Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh died after being beaten up inside a Lahore prison, top politicians made sure that they were seen at every occasion associated with his sacrifice.

Pune FC geared for second place finish

May 10, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Pune, May 10 (IANS) Pune FC have their eyes set on finishing second, the next best position at stake in the I-League after the champions were decided a round earlier.

UP minister declines US varsity invite

May 10, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Lucknow, May 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Minister Shiv Pal Singh Yadav Friday turned down an invitation to him and his ministry officials from the US' Johns Hopkins University.

Jayati Bhatia owes her success to real life mom-in-law

May 10, 2013 at 12:54 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Actress Jayati Bhatia, seen as Mataji in "Sasural Simar Ka", owes her success to her real life mother-in-law and also appreciates Sumitra in "Balika Vadhu" as the best on-screen 'saas'.

US varsity invite for UP minister

May 9, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Lucknow, May 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Minister Shiv Pal Singh Yadav has been invited by the US' John Hopkins University to share his experiences on flood control and expediting a water sector restructuring project in his state, an official said Thursday.

Congress crushes BJP in Karnataka in morale boosting win

May 8, 2013 at 8:48 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday recaptured power in Karnataka after seven years, crushing the BJP in the assembly elections - a victory that might boost the morale of the party facing a relentless opposition onslaught over massive corruption scandals.

Congress wrests Karnataka, BJP stunned (Evening Lead)

May 8, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday comfortably returned to power in Karnataka after seven years, crushing the BJP in an election that grabbed national attention as it was fought over the corruption issue.

President's intervention sought for justice to Sikhs

May 8, 2013 at 6:40 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Wednesday sought the "personal intervention" of President Pranab Mukherjee "to direct the union government" to file a fresh appeal against Sajjan Kuamar in an anti-Sikh riot case.

13-year-old Bihar boy cracks IIT-JEE prelim

May 8, 2013 at 5:04 PM

Patna, May 8 (IANS) A 13-year-old boy from Bihar has cracked the preliminary examination of the highly competitive Indian Institute of Technology-Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE). He is the youngest to pass the exam.

Congress wrests Karnataka, BJP in gloom (Fifth Lead)

May 8, 2013 at 3:20 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday won a thumping victory in Karnataka to wrest power after a seven year gap, crushing the BJP in a key election ahead of next year's Lok Sabha ballot.

Congress wins Karnataka, BJP routed (Afternoon Lead)

May 8, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday prepared to take power in Karnataka with an absolute majority, leaving the ruling BJP far behind with less than 40 seats in the 225-member assembly.

BJP moots joint opposition front in Maharashtra

May 7, 2013 at 10:24 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) The BJP will explore the possibility of bringing together all opposition parties here on a common platform before next year's Lok Sabha and assembly elections, its new state unit chief said Tuesday.

Thongchai moves to 59th, qualifies for US Open

May 7, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 7 (IANS) Thai star Thongchai Jaidee's fourth place finish at the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters golf over the weekend has propelled him to 59th position on the latest Official World Golf Ranking which puts him in line for a third appearance at the next month's US Open.

Miller's quick ton steals an unlikely win for Kings XI

May 7, 2013 at 12:24 AM

Mohali, May 7 (IANS) Riding on David Miller's third fastest century in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kings XI Punjab clinched a six-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thrilling high-scoring chase at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Monday.

IPL scoreboard: Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers

May 6, 2013 at 11:52 PM

Mohali, May 6 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Monday.

Japan's Kataoka confident of first Asian Tour win

May 6, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Singapore, May 6 (IANS) Unheralded Daisuke Kataoka of Japan believes his first victory on the Asian Tour will come very soon after an outstanding showing at the Indonesian Masters over the weekend.

Politicians slug it out over wealth tax victory (Punjab Newsletter)

May 5, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Chandigarh, May 5 (IANS) It was to be their fight against the union government move to impose wealth tax on agricultural land falling near urban areas. But in the process, politicians in Punjab have ended up fighting among themselves for credit for getting the measure abandoned.

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.

President gives away 60th National Film Awards

May 3, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Talent from the Indian movie industry received awards from President Pranab Mukherjee at the 60th National Film Awards across various categories here Friday. Veteran actor Pran was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke award, but the 93-year-old couldn't make it to the event.

VIPs throng Sarabjit Singh's cremation

May 3, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Bhikhiwind (Punjab), May 3 (IANS) They may have failed to secure his release but VIPs of all shades came together here Friday at the cremation of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh who was beaten to death in Pakistan.

VIPs throng Sarabjit Singh's cremation

May 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Bhikhiwind (Punjab), May 3 (IANS) They may have failed to secure his release but in Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh's death, political leaders and VIPs lined up for his cremation here Friday afternoon. Sarabjit was accorded full state honours at the cremation.