Mukta

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

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

Undertrial seeks court help to consummate marriage

April 9, 2013 at 7:41 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued notice to government on a plea of an undertrial in a murder case seeking interim bail to consummate his marriage.

Teachers' scam: court notice to CBI on bail plea

March 8, 2013 at 12:11 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday issued notice to the CBI on former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala's aide Vidya Dhar's plea for bail and suspending the 10-year jail sentence handed down to him for irregular appointment of teachers in 2000.

Teacher's Scam: Delhi HC issues notice to CBI

March 6, 2013 at 4:19 PM

The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the plea of Ajay Chautala, the son of former Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, sought bail and suspension of punishment awarded to him by lower court.....................

Teachers' scam: High court notice to CBI on Ajay Chautala's plea

March 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the CBI on Ajay Chautala's plea for bail, also suspending the 10-year jail sentence handed down to him for irregular appointment of teachers in 2000.

High court notice to CBI on Chautala's plea

February 15, 2013 at 12:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday issued notice to the CBI on former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala's plea for suspending the 10-year jail sentence handed down to him for irregular appointment of teachers in 2000.

Teachers' recruitment case: Accused gets bail for daughter's wedding

January 30, 2013 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday granted five weeks' bail to Rekha Sharma, convicted along with former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala in a teacher-recruitment scam, in view of her dughter's marriage Feb 6.

Relief for Kamal Haasan, ban lifted on 'Vishwaroopam'

January 29, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Chennai, Jan 29 (IANS) The Madras High Court Tuesday ruled in favour of Kamal Haasan's banned controversial film "Vishwaroopam" and lifted the ban by the state government.

11th Pune International Film Festival felicitates veteran Bollywood actors

January 11, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Pune (Maharashtra), Jan.11 (ANI): The 11th Pune International Film Festival (PIFF), which commenced here on Thursday, felicitated veteran Bollywood actors for their valuable contribution to the film industry.

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.

CAG not given full access to RIL's KG-D6 records

December 11, 2012 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Since full access by Reliance Industries (RIL) to KG-D6 block records was pending, the national auditor has asked the petroleum ministry to examine all issues carefully before considering any more approvals for capital expenditure, Petroleum Minister M. Veerappa Moily said Tuesday.

Grand opening for JTHJ, SOS; may join Rs.100 crore club

November 14, 2012 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" (JTHJ) and "Son Of Sandbar" (SOS) opened together on Diwali day and both have managed a grand opening. Trade pundit predicts that the movies' box office collection will cross Rs.100 crore mark.

Ghai announces two new films

October 24, 2012 at 6:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai has announced two new films on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of his production house Mukta Arts - comedy "Ishq De Maare" and "Apna Sapna Money Money 2".

Ghai cancels Mukta Arts event as mark of respect to Yash Chopra

October 24, 2012 at 3:27 PM

Mumbai, Oct 24 (IANS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai has cancelled the 34th anniversary celebrations of his production house Mukta Arts as a mark of respect to late filmmaker Yash Chopra.

Indian-American body seeks UNSC seat for India

October 24, 2012 at 11:03 AM

Washington, Oct 24 (IANS) The National Federation of Indian American Associations (NFIA), an umbrella body of Indian community organizations, has called upon the United Nations to give India a permanent seat on the Security Council.

'Many Indians want big fat Bollywood wedding'

October 10, 2012 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Some want a beach wedding like in "Salaam Namaste", some prefer a farmhouse gala a la "Hum Tum", while others go pompous with the kind of decor depicted in "Band Baaja Baaraat". The glitzy and jazzy wedding set-ups in Bollywood movies are becoming a fad in real life, giving a filmy twist to the country's approximately $30 billion wedding market.

Haryana villagers happy after Subhash Ghai's land allotment revoked

September 19, 2012 at 3:25 PM

Rohtak (Haryana), Sep 19 (IANS) Lured by the Haryana government into giving away village common land on the plea that Bollywood filmmaker Subhash Ghai's film school project would bring development to the area, residents of Badhsa village in Jhajjar district are rejoicing after the Punjab and Haryana high court nullified the allotment on the ground it was fraudulent.

Box office savours sweetness of Anurag Basu's 'Barfi!'

September 14, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) It is not a conventional subject, it is without the typical box- office success formula and the protagonist has no dialogues -- still Ranbir Kapoor as happy-go-lucky deaf and mute guy "Barfi!" has touched the heartstrings of the viewers and they are thronging the cinema halls giving it an overwhelming opening.

Salim-Suleiman, Ismail to compose for Ghai's next

September 10, 2012 at 3:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) His last musical extravaganza "Yuvvraaj" failed to click at the box office, so Subhash Ghai is leaving no stone unturned to make his next directorial venture a musical delight. He has roped in successful composers like Salim-Suleiman and Ismail Darbar, and lyricist Irshad Kamil, for it.

Kapil Sibal launches 'Mukta Vidya Vani' of open school

July 20, 2012 at 2:10 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal has inaugurated the 'Mukta Vidya Vani', a pioneering initiative of the National Institute of Open Schooling, (NIOS) which would be using streaming audio for educational purposes.

Karunalaya: Where the mentally challenged live in dignity (Feature)

July 6, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Nanjangud (Karnataka), July 6 (IANS) Left in the wild to get killed, many of them do not know where they came from and who they are. The shelter home Karunalaya, on the edge of Karnataka's Bandipur Tiger Reserve, provides the 55-odd mentally challenged to eke out their existence with some dignity.

'Uttaran' completes 900 episodes, team celebrates

June 22, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Popular TV show "Uttaran", which had two generation leaps since it went on air in 2008, will complete a run of 900 episodes.

Sharman's 'Ferrari Ki Sawari' makes profit

June 18, 2012 at 5:03 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) "Ferrari Ki Sawari" is Sharman Joshi's first solo hero film and has no female lead, but it has managed to pull in viewers and ended grossing about Rs.14 crore in the first three days of its release.

Court stays Subhash Ghai's Haryana land deal

May 29, 2012 at 7:03 PM

Gurgaon, May 29 (IANS) The Punjab and Haryana High Court Tuesday stayed Bollywood filmmaker Subhash Ghai's Mukta Arts from performing any activity on a 20-acre plot purchased from a gram panchayat in Haryana, a lawyer said.

Delhi HC refuses to ask govt to withdraw Army press release

May 24, 2012 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to direct the Centre to take back a press release of the Army alleging that Lt Gen (retired) Tejinder Singh offered a bribe to the Army Chief in connection with a defence deal.

Army chief can face action for defamation, rules court

May 24, 2012 at 2:41 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday ruled that the central government cannot be asked to withdraw a press release issued by the army, and that disciplinary action 'can be taken' against the army chief and four others who had 'exceeded their jurisdiction and defamed' a former Lt.General.

CWG scam: High Court declines bail to Reddy

May 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday dismissed the bail plea of A.K. Reddy, arrested for alleged lapses in a Rs.141 crore contract for timing, scoring and result equipment for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

High Court reduces Jaya Jaitley's surety amount

May 14, 2012 at 1:54 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday reduced from Rs.3 lakh to Rs.25,000 the surety amount to be deposited by former Samata Party chief Jaya Jaitley before visiting abroad. Jaitley is facing trial in a graft case.

Court notice to CBI on Jaya Jaitley plea

May 11, 2012 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday issued a notice to the CBI on a plea of former Samata Party chief Jaya Jaitley, who is facing trial in a graft case and is seeking a reduction in the amount of surety she was told to deposit ahead of a visit abroad.

CBI issued notice on Bangaru Laxman's appeal

May 11, 2012 at 1:02 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday issued a notice to the CBI on former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Bangaru Laxman's plea challenging the trial court's award of jail sentence to him, saying that he was suffering from old age related illnesses.

CWG scam: Order reserved on accused's bail plea

May 8, 2012 at 6:55 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday reserved its order on the bail plea of A.K. Reddy, who was arrested for alleged lapses in a Rs.141 crore contract for timing, scoring and result equipment for the 2010 Commonwealth Games here.

Government: Press release issued by army

May 7, 2012 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The central government Monday told the Delhi High Court that a March 5 press release, hurling allegations against retired Lt. Gen. Tejinder Singh, was issued by the army and it had no role in it.

Government given more time to respond to Tejinder's plea

April 27, 2012 at 10:34 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday granted a week's more time to the central government to respond to the plea of Lt. Gen. (retd) Tejinder Singh seeking directions to the army headquarters for withdrawing a March 5 press release containing serious allegations against him.

It's romance time in 'Uttaran' (With Image)

April 13, 2012 at 4:35 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) After showing tragedy, popular television show "Uttaran" will take a romantic turn with protagonist Ichcha's daughter, Meethi, meeting her dream man in the soap.

'Subhash Ghai a liability by name, not an asset'

April 11, 2012 at 9:07 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Subhash Ghai's film institute is in trouble after a Supreme Court judgement asking him return the land and the filmmaker Wednesday urged everyone to protect its students as they were the "real asset" of the nation.

Paralysed man seeks Rs.20 lakh for police lapse

April 7, 2012 at 5:53 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) A paralysed man facing domestic violence charges has moved the Delhi High Court for a compensation of Rs.20 lakh and sought action against two police investigators who allegedly arrested him without giving any notice despite a lower court direction.

'I feel cheated,' says Subhash Ghai

April 6, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Breaking his silence after two successive court verdicts cancelling allotment of land to his Whistling Woods International film academy, veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai Friday said he "felt cheated by the Maharashtra Government".

State government cheated me, says Subhash Ghai

April 6, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) After two court verdicts overturned allotment of 20 acres of land here for his film academy, filmmaker Subhash Ghai says he feels cheated by the Maharashtra government

Setback for Ghai in land allocation row

April 4, 2012 at 8:56 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) In a setback for filmmaker Subhash Ghai, the Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed an appeal by his Mukta Arts Ltd challenging a Bombay High Court verdict cancelling the allotment of 20 acres of land in Goregaon for his film academy.

Setback for Ghai in land allocation row

April 4, 2012 at 7:04 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) In a setback to filmmaker Subhash Ghai, the Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed an appeal by his Mukta Arts Ltd challenging a Bombay High Court verdict cancelling the allotment of 20 acres of land in Goregaon for his film academy.

Setback for Ghai in land allocation row

April 4, 2012 at 7:04 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) In a setback to filmmaker Subhash Ghai, the Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed an appeal by his Mukta Arts Ltd challenging a Bombay High Court verdict cancelling the allotment of 20 acres of land in Goregaon for his film academy.

Ghai suffers setback over land allocation

April 4, 2012 at 2:24 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) In a setback to film producer Subhash Ghai, the Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed an appeal by his film company Mukta Arts Ltd, which challenged the Bombay High Court verdict cancelling allotment of 20 acres of land in Goregaon for Film City.

High court seeks government's clarification on Tejinder Singh's plea

March 30, 2012 at 2:41 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday asked the government to clarify whether the press release issued on March 5 containing allegations against Lt. Gen. (retired) Tejinder Singh, was issued by the government or by army officers, including the army chief, in their individual capacity.

High court seeks government's clarification on Tejinder Singh's plea

March 30, 2012 at 2:33 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday asked the government to clarify whether the press release issued on March 5 containing allegations against Lt. Gen. (retired) Tejinder Singh was issued by the government or army officers, including the army chief, in their individual capacity.

Apex court notice in Ghai land allocation case

March 23, 2012 at 8:33 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday issued notices to the Maharashtra government, Bollywood filmmaker Subhash Ghai, PIL petitioner Rajendra Lakshman Sontakke and others on a plea by union minister Vilasrao Deshmukh challenging the "extremely grave strictures" passed against him by the Bombay High Court in a land allocation case when he was chief minister of Maharashtra.

Bombay HC orders film director Ghai to return land

February 9, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Mumbai, Feb.9 (ANI): The Bombay High Court on Thursday ordered that land given to film director Subhash Ghai's Mukta Arts in 2006 be taken back.

Delhi High Court dismisses Bhanot's bail plea in CWG scam case

July 5, 2011 at 4:08 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed the bail plea of former Commonwealth Games (CWG) Organizing Committee (OC) Secretary General Lalit Bhanot in connection with the scam surrounding the 2010 sporting extravaganza.

Deora offers to resign from Cabinet over CAG charges related to oil exploration

July 5, 2011 at 12:24 PM

New Delhi, July 4(ANI): Corporate Affairs Minister Murli Deora has offered to resign from the Union Cabinet.

Soundtrack of forthcoming Bollywood film 'Hello Darling' unveiled in Mumbai

July 28, 2010 at 1:18 PM

Mumbai, July 28 (ANI): The soundtrack of the forthcoming Bollywood film 'Hello Darling' was unveiled in Mumbai.

Music album of Bollywood film 'Paying Guests' released

May 8, 2009 at 3:52 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (ANI): Bollywood glitterati descended at a gala function in Mumbai that marked the release of the music album of forthcoming film 'Paying Guests'.

After 'Yuvvraaj' fiasco, Subhash Ghai turns to comedy

May 5, 2009 at 8:14 AM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) After his last directorial venture 'Yuvvraaj' failed at the box office, Subhash Ghai is now set for his first production of the year 'Paying Guest', which he says is based on a humorous play that ran for two years in the US, Britain and the UAE.

Probe Batla House shootout for 'transparency': high court

April 23, 2009 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Suggesting a magisterial inquiry into the controversial Batla House shootout last year, the Delhi High Court Thursday said the government's reluctance in conducting the probe 'might create suspicion' over the police version in the case.

Missing children: Court asks child rights commission to probe

April 22, 2009 at 6:56 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Taking a strong note of the increasing number of missing children in the capital, the Delhi High Court Wednesday ordered a child rights panel to probe the matter.

NHRC insists on magisterial probe into Batla House shootout

April 15, 2009 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has rejected as 'unacceptable' Delhi Police's excuses for not conducting a magisterial inquiry into the Batla House shootout last year, in which two suspected terrorists and a police inspector were killed.

Incest crimes: court to guide investigators

April 15, 2009 at 7:44 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday said it would draft guidelines for investigators of incest crimes so that they are sensitive to the emotions of the victims.

Truth behind shootout must come out: court

April 8, 2009 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday said it is concerned not only with the case of shootout in south Delhi in which two suspected terrorists and a police inspector were killed, but also with every such case and wants the truth to come out.

Devise concrete anti-begging plan, Court to Delhi government

April 6, 2009 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday asked the Delhi government to submit a concrete anti-begging plan to rid the capital of beggars.

Court stays CIC order on revealing Delhi shootout information

March 31, 2009 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday stayed the Central Information Commission (CIC) order directing Delhi Police to reveal autopsy reports of two suspected terrorists and a police inspector killed during a shootout here last year.

Regulate placement agencies: Delhi High Court

March 25, 2009 at 7:42 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the state government to make laws to regulate the mushrooming placement agencies in the national capital.

Miss India crown doesn't guarantee Bollywood success: Neha Dhupia

March 11, 2009 at 10:16 AM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Former Miss India Neha Dhupia, who has as many as five films lined up this year, says winning a beauty pageant is no guarantee of striking gold in Bollywood and that it's only hard work that finally counts.

Court pulls up Delhi government on rising road deaths

January 18, 2009 at 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has pulled up the Delhi government for its callous attitude towards the increasing deaths on the capital's roads due to 'killer' blueline buses.

42 percent Indians are young, invest in them: NGOs

November 24, 2008 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) As many as 42 percent of Indians are young but only five percent of the national budget is spent on them, activists have pointed out and called for more investments in the 'thriving asset' that is tomorrow's India.

Akbar Khan blames Subhash Ghai for poor show of 'Taj Mahal'

November 22, 2008 at 9:07 AM

Mumbai, Nov 22 (IANS) Akbar Khan, who is planning to re-release 'Taj Mahal - An Eternal Love Story', has hit out at Subhash Ghai for alleged unprofessional distribution of his film which led to its poor performance at the box office on its first release.

BG Group appoints Derek Fisher as Asset General Manager for BG India

November 21, 2008 at 9:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI/Business Wire India): BG Group today announced the appointment of Derek Fisher as the Asset General Manager (AGM) for BG India.

Preity helped Isha Koppikar find soulmate

October 10, 2008 at 9:12 AM

Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Isha Koppikar has finally found her soulmate in Timmy Narang, a restaurateur, and thanks her friend Preity Zinta for helping her find him.

Court orders judicial probe into Blueline bus accident

October 9, 2008 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court ordered a judicial inquiry into a Blueline bus accident after the police alleged that the bus-owner forged the victim's post-mortem report to get the vehicle released without paying a fine.

One militant killed in encounter with police in Tripura

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Khowai (Tripura), July 25, (ANI): One All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militant was killed at Khowai in an encounter between the police and the militant group today.