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

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

Trailing kebabs in dust bowls of Asian history (Food Feature, With Images)

April 17, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Sometimes, one does not know when one is about to embark on a long journey to unknown lands in search of hidden secrets and treasures. This happened with me a few years ago. It was in 2010 and I was teaching at the Le Cordon Bleu in Paris when a Bosnian student mentioned the Bosnian kebab called Cevapi in class.

Jharkhand enter national sub-junior hockey final

April 6, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Nagaon (Assam), April 6 (IANS) Jharkhand entered the final of the third Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's National Championship (East Zone) Saturday here.

Tandoori scion on kebab trail - from Turkey to India

March 29, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Succulent morsels of meat marinated with spices and skewer-grilled in hearths or ovens have tantalised the taste buds of food lovers for centuries.

PM's wife praises families of police personnel

February 16, 2013 at 9:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Gursharan Kaur, wife of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Saturday praised families of Delhi Police personnel for supporting them while they perform duty at odd hours.

Bodoland council seeks steps for peace

December 26, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Guwahati, Dec 26 (IANS) The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Wednesday appealed to the Assam government to take steps for maintaining peace after protests over alleged "killing" of a youth in Baksa district last week.

Aanjjan Srivastav happy to play detective Wagle

November 23, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Mumbai, Nov 23 (IANS) The popular 1988?television show "Wagle Ki Duniya" is back on the small screen with actor Aanjjan Srivastav as a detective in the new show.

'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' - laugh away the 'bruise' again (IANS Review)

November 2, 2012 at 2:15 PM

Film: "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro"; Cast: Naseerudin Shah, Ravi Baswani, Bhakti Bharve, Pankaj Kapur, Satish Shah, Om Puri, Neena Gupta; Director: Kundan Shah

'Jaane Bhi...' stood test of time: Om Puri (Interview)

October 31, 2012 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) There was so little money that the film crew would sleep on the ground without any pillow or mattress, remembers Om Puri about the shooting of "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro". Little did they know that the film would go on to become a cult black comedy and be re-released 29 years later.

Navratri viewing youths killed in accident

October 24, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Mumbai, Oct 24 (IANS) An accident on Dussehra morning in Thane claimed the lives of six young men and left another seriously injured, when the vehicle they were riding to watch navratri celebrations at different locations rammed into a trailer, police said.

Re-release of 'Jaane Bhi...' historic moment: Kundan Shah

October 9, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Excited about the re-release of his cult black comedy "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro" after 30 years, director Kundan Shah describes it as a historic moment and adds that he has a tentative script for the sequel, but nothing is confirmed yet.

Bihar cancels nursing home licences after uterus scam

September 13, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Patna, Sep 13 (IANS) Licenses of eight private nursing homes were cancelled in Bihar's Samastipur district for unnecessary removal of uteruses of hundreds of poor women to claim insurance money under a central government scheme, officials said Thursday.

'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' to re-release Oct 26 (With Image)

September 11, 2012 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Kundan Shah's 1983 cult film "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro", a political satire, will be back in theatres Oct 26.

14th Bride and Groom Exhibition brings lot new for brides and grooms

July 8, 2012 at 2:07 PM

The 14th Bride and Groom Exhibition kick started in Delhi on 7th July and will continue up to 9th July that will enable the brides and grooms get through the latest trends of fashion for them. The exhibition displays the creations of various renowned designers from every part of the country at a single platform attracting a large number of visitors every year.

Fake I-T refunds racket cracked

April 16, 2012 at 9:23 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Two people were arrested while five Income Tax officials are being examined in connection with fraudulent refund cheques issued by the Income Tax Department (ITD) that has resulted in illegal withdrawal of more than Rs.6 crore over the last three months.

Often deprivation leads villagers towards Naxalism

July 1, 2011 at 4:56 PM

Gaya (Bihar), July 1 (ANI): Bihar has many regions, which remain poor, backward reflecting the absence of a development pattern, which would take benefits to those stricken by poverty and resourceless. Perhaps, it is this, which has pushed the people towards another force that offers an alternative although in this case the cure is worse than the disease.

People in Bihar reject "doubled faced" Anna Hazare's anti-graft crusade

June 17, 2011 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi/Patna, June 17 (ANI): Residents in Bihar are up in arms against veteran social activist Anna Hazare's anti-graft crusade, claiming that it exposes his dual character. They have also rubbished the fact that he is a Gandhian on grounds that he supported the violence against Biharis in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra perpetrated by goons of the regional Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, which is led by Raj Thackeray.

Murder attempt on Shumaila's uncle for refusing to patch-up with Davis

February 24, 2011 at 4:17 PM

Faisalabad, Feb 24(ANI): A relative of Shumaila Kanwal, who had committed suicide after the murder of her husband Fahim by US official Raymond Davis, is battling for his life after three armed men forcibly fed him poisonous pills.

Four Maoists arrested in Jharkhand

October 31, 2010 at 11:08 AM

Khunti (Jharkhand), Oct 31 (ANI): Jharkhand Police have arrested four Maoists after a brief encounter in Khunti and 28 bars of high explosive gels was seized from them.

Telugu film actresses arrested for prostitution in Hyderabad

August 23, 2010 at 6:31 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 23 (ANI): Hyderabad Police on Monday busted a prostitution racket and took Telugu film actresses Saira Banu and Jyoti into its custody along with a host of other girls.

Landslide disrupts toy train services in Darjeeling, disappointing tourists

July 4, 2010 at 2:08 PM

Kolkata, July 4: (ANI) The services of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), also known as Toy Train, has been suspended due to a landslide in the hills, disappointing hundreds of tourists coming here from different parts of the country.

Tribals protest against Maoists in Ranchi's Tamar block

June 26, 2010 at 12:21 PM

Ranchi, June 26 (ANI): Raising slogans against the Maoists and threatening to chase them away, hundreds of tribals held a demonstration in Tamar block of Jharkhand's Ranchi district on Thursday.

Jharkhand Police arrest Naxal involved in Induwar killing

June 14, 2010 at 4:34 PM

Ranchi, June 14 (ANI): Jharkhand Police have arrested one of the abductors of the slain police officer Francis Induwar from Taimara in Ranchi District.

Jewellery expo to start from June 11 in Hyderabad

June 9, 2010 at 3:59 PM

Hyderabad, June 9 (ANI): The sixth edition of the annual Hitex International Gems and Jewellery Expo 2010 will be organised from June 11 to June 14 in Hyderabad.

Shutdown in Kashmir to protest against verdict on Delhi blast

April 23, 2010 at 1:59 PM

Srinagar, Apr 23 (ANI): The Hurriyat Conference called for a shutdown in Kashmir Valley on Friday to protest against the verdict of a Delhi Court, awarding death sentence to three persons including two Kashmiris for their alleged involvement in the Lajpat Nagar bomb blast case in New Delhi.

Uttarakhand farmers adopt eco-friendly ways to get rid of pests

April 5, 2010 at 4:04 PM

Nainital, Apr 5 (ANI): Nainital farmers are adopting eco-friendly methods to get rid of pests by using insect trappers instead of chemical pesticides.

Nagpur's Maharajabagh zoo celebrates birthday of three tigers

January 24, 2010 at 4:01 PM

Nagpur, Jan 24 (ANI): The birthday of three tigers was celebrated at the Maharajabagh zoo here.

Nagpur's Maharajabagh zoo celebrates birthday of three tigers

January 24, 2010 at 4:00 PM

Nagpur, Jan 24 (ANI): The birthday of three tigers was celebrated at the Maharajabagh zoo here.

Police claim slain Jharkhand cop's killer hurt in encounter

October 26, 2009 at 6:23 PM

Ranchi, Oct.26 (ANI): The prime suspect behind the beheading of Special Intelligence branch inspector Francis Induwar, Kundan Pahan, might be among the Maoists injured in an encounter near Jonha, about 35 kms from Ranchi.

Lal Bahadur Shastri's watch stolen from his memorial

September 9, 2009 at 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9(ANI): Days after reports of a burglary from the Rashtrapati Bhavan, thieves struck again in the Lutyen's Delhi, when a watch belonging to late Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri was stolen by unidentified miscreants from the Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial in national capital.

Delhi Police detaining illegal Bangladeshi migrants ahead of I-Day

August 9, 2009 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9(ANI): The Delhi Police has increased its vigil on illegal Bangladeshi migrants following intelligence inputs of a possible terror strike on August 15.

Mob rule: two men beaten to death in Bihar

May 23, 2009 at 5:49 PM

Patna, May 23 (IANS) In ever-rising instances of mob rule in Bihar, two people, including an alleged rapist of a minor girl, were lynched Saturday, police said.

'Ek Se Bure Do' a terrible film (IANS Film Review)

April 11, 2009 at 7:56 PM

Film: 'Ek Se Bure Do'; Cast: Arshad Warsi, Rajpal Yadav, Natassha, Tusha; Director: Tarique Khan; Rating: *

Uddhav Thackeray, Nitin Gadkari booked for remarks on PM

March 27, 2009 at 7:25 PM

Mumbai, Mar 27 (ANI): A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against Shiv Sena party chief Uddhav Thackeray and Bharatiya Janata Party state president Nitin Gadkari for their alleged derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recently during an election rally in Mumbai.

Maneria to lead India U-19 team in Australia

March 24, 2009 at 7:09 PM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Rajasthan's Ashok Maneria will lead the Indian colts in three One-dayers and two three-day matches in their cricket tour to Australia starting April 4.

Congress slams Uddhav Thackeray's remarks on PM

March 22, 2009 at 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): The Congress Party has expressed regret over the alleged derogatory remarks of Shiv Sena party chief Uddhav Thackeray on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Maneria to lead India u-19 cricket team

March 13, 2009 at 8:15 PM

Chennai, March 13 (IANS) Rajasthan's Ashok Maneria will lead the India Under-19 team in Australia.

When demons marry and people worship them in Kullu

March 13, 2009 at 7:42 PM

Kullu, March 13 (ANI): People from across Himachal Pradesh converge every year in Kullu District's Chachogi village to participate in a unique festival in which both the Gods and demons are worshipped.

Boy survives after being pierced by iron rod through stomach

March 12, 2009 at 2:27 PM

Ranchi, March 12 (IANS) A six-year-old boy, pierced by an iron rod through his stomach when he fell from the roof of his house in Jharkhand Wednesday, is stable now after undergoing emergency surgery, doctors said Thursday.

BSP functionary held for sexually exploiting woman

January 1, 2009 at 10:27 PM

Lucknow, Jan 1 (IANS) A senior functionary of the ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) was arrested Thursday for allegedly sexually exploiting a woman in Uttar Pradesh. The scandal comes close on the heels of the murder of a government engineer in Auraiya reportedly by a BSP legislator.

Residents along India-Pakistan border don't wish to leave native home

December 29, 2008 at 7:25 PM

Lakhe Ke Uttar (Abohar) (Punjab), Dec.29 (ANI): People living in the border village of Punjab are determined not to leave their homes inspite of the increasing tensions along the border.

498 cadets pass out of Indian Military Academy

December 13, 2008 at 6:37 PM

Dehradun, Dec 13 (ANI): A batch of 498 cadets pass out of Indian Military Academy (IMA) at a glittering ceremony here today.

Maoist terror reigns along Jharkhand national highway

December 11, 2008 at 8:37 AM

Ranchi, Dec 11 (IANS) Maoist rebels have struck fear in the hearts of people residing along the national highway linking Jharkhand capital Ranchi to steel city Jamshedpur by murdering at least 10 security personnel and a politician in the area in the last 10 months.

I've learnt a lot from my India trips: Pakistani singer Najam Sheraz

November 29, 2008 at 12:42 PM

Kolkata, Nov 29 (IANS) He has played first class cricket with the likes of Inzamam-ul Haq and Waqar Younis and is well-versed in various religious texts. Pakistan's famed singer Najam Sheraz is versatile not only in his range of music, but also in his persona.

Tractors used to look for mines on Buddhadeb's route

November 15, 2008 at 6:22 PM

Kolkata, Nov 15 (IANS) Wiser after the Salboni landmine blast, the police are using tractors to look for explosives in paddy fields as part of the security arrangement for West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's two-day visit to Malda district that begins Saturday.

Bihar politician booked for inciting mob against Maharashtrian official

November 9, 2008 at 12:44 PM

Patna, Nov 9 (IANS) A police complaint was lodged against Lok Janashakti Party (LJP) leader in Bihar's Purnea district for inciting a mob that targeted a senior woman official from Maharashtra, police said Sunday.

Slain Bihar youth's father to appeal to president for justice

November 8, 2008 at 12:09 PM

Patna, Nov 8 (IANS) The father of Rahul Raj, the Bihar youth shot dead by Mumbai Police in a city bus last month, Saturday said he would appeal to President Pratibha Patil for justice.

Slain youth's father to sue Maharashtra government, Raj Thackeray

November 1, 2008 at 1:00 PM

Patna, Nov 1 (IANS) The father of Rahul Raj, the youth shot dead by Mumbai Police after he fired indiscriminately in a city bus, Saturday said he would file a lawsuit in the Supreme Court against the Maharashtra government and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray.

Indian saris, jewellery a hit in Pak exhibition

October 29, 2008 at 12:48 PM

Islamabad, Oct 29 (ANI): A ten-day exhibition of exquisite Indian saris, salwar kameez, jewellery and bags commenced here yesterday. And, it has turned out to a hit, attracting a large number of visitors.

Mohammad Rafi's native village facing neglect

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kotla Sultan (Amritsar), July 31 (ANI): Mere mention of Mohammad Rafi (December 24, 1924 - July 31, 1980) can make many of the leaders start humming his immortal songs. But at the legendary play back singer's native place, his friends rue the ignorance shown by political leaders towards his reputation.