Everything you need to know about Pipali Nayak: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Pipali Nayak: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) India's status as an observer at the eight-nation Arctic Council will give it a chance to understand the ice cap's climate, which impacts the Indian monsoon, along with the possibility of exploring the mineral-rich North Pole and shorter shipping routes for future business, a senior official said.
Chennai, May 23 (IANS) Tamil actor Dhanush, who is awaiting the release of debut Hindi movie "Raanjhanaa" and Tamil romantic-drama "Mariyaan", has signed on the dotted line to work in a yet-to-be-titled Tamil film with cinematographer-turned-director K.V. Anand.
Bolangir (Odhisa), April 30 (ANI): Police charged villagers villagers in Odisha's Bolangir District as they protested against an irrigation project and demanded better compensation for their displacement.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) In what could be a breather for farmers and common people, India's monsoon is likely to be normal with 98 percent rainfall expected, Science and Technology Minister S. Jaipal Reddy said Friday.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Domestic workers Thursday urged the central government to work out and pass a comprehensive legislation that would fix wages and ensure social protection to millions of them.
Patna, April 24 (IANS) Three people have been arrested in Bihar for abducting and raping the mother and sister of a youth as a revenge for his eloping with the sister of one of the accused, police said Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The five-year-old girl battling for life after being repeatedly and brutally raped here for two days, was shifted to the Lok Nayak Hospital for treatment, said hospital sources Friday.
Chennai, April 17 (IANS) New Delhi-based basmati rice exporter Radikal Overseas is targeting a turnover of Rs.1,000 crore this fiscal, looking at new markets in Africa, Iran, Iraq and other countries, said a senior official here Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) A Delhi Police constable reportedly shot a 25-year-old man with his service pistol in a residential flat in a police station complex here, an officer said Sunday. The policeman has been arrested.
Amid the much hue and cry by the Delhi government for the enhancement of situation of hospitals in Delhi, the Comptroller and Auditor-General has alleged that the Delhi government has failed to utilize the funds disbursed for the construction of hospitals and procurement of required equipments
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Delhi government has failed to utilize the funds disbursed for the construction of hospitals and procurement of required equipments, the Comptroller and Auditor-General said Tuesday.
Raipur, March 12 (IANS) The issue of migration of poor tribal people from Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Bastar region as labourers to neighbouring states in search of jobs rocked state assembly Tuesday.
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The Delhi government Monday approved a proposal for new technology to screen donated blood in the government hospitals' blood blanks to curb risk of transmitting infection.
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice on a petition seeking directions to the central and 10 state governments to take steps to prevent deaths of elephants on railway tracks that pass through their habitats.
Gajapati District (Odisha), Mar. 3 (ANI): Special Armed Police personnel have launched a civic action programme in Odisha's Gajapati District on Sunday to combat left wing extremism and bridge the gap between the villagers and the security personnel.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The body of an unidentified woman was found stuffed in a plastic bag here from a train at the New Delhi railway station, said police Monday.
Hubli (Karnataka), Feb 22 (IANS) Rattled by a spate of resignations of ministers and legislators from Karnataka's ruling BJP, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar Friday said Congress was behind the development as it wanted to pull down his government.
Bangalore, Feb 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which came to power for the first time in Karnataka in 2008 and made a mockery of the anti-defection law, is being hit by an exodus of its ministers and legislators ahead of assembly polls in May.
Bangalore, Feb 21 (IANS) Two ministers quit the Karnataka government Thursday and were set to resign from the assembly and the ruling BJP too amid speculation that more would follow ahead of the assembly polls due in May.
Bangalore, Feb 21 (IANS) Two ministers Thursday quit the Karnataka BJP ministry and were set to resign from the assembly and the party too.
Gurgaon, Feb 14 (IANS) Sub-contractors, land owners and employees of the upcoming Kundli-Palwal-Manesar (KMP) Expressway in Haryana Thursday staged a sit-in over unpaid dues near the main contractor's site office here on Delhi-Jaipur National Highway.
Cuttack, Feb 4 (IANS) Sune Luus replaced Dinesha Devnarain in the South African squad for the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup here Monday.
Kolkata, Feb 3 (IANS) Satyajit Ray, known for having the "director's gaze", harboured a "deep respect" for women and portrayed them as having more moral strength than men in various roles other than the stereotyped idea of a "woman belonging to the kitchen", say the filmmaker's leading ladies.
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Dalit land rights activists from across the country have demanded equitable distribution of arable land, especially for the landless and vulnerable communities.
Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) The Telugu film industry couldn't have asked for a better start to the year as both the Pongal releases "Naayak" and "Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu" (SVSC) have gone on to be superhits and money-spinners at the box office.
Patna, Jan 19 (IANS) A man was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a woman from the Philippines, police said Saturday.
Patna, Dec 9 (IANS) The death toll in a hooch tragedy in Bihar has risen to 26 with eight more people losing their lives, police said Sunday.
Patna, Dec 8 (IANS) The death toll from consuming moonshine in Bihar rose to 18 Saturday morning with 11 more people losing their lives in the past 24 hours, police said.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Dec. 7 (ANI): Residents across Odisha, and especially in Bhubaneswar, have expressed concern over Maoist atrocities, the recent target being police officers deployed in the state.
Bhubaneswar, Dec 6 (IANS) Hundreds of villagers, including tribal men and women Thursday held a meeting in Odisha's Kalahandi district to reiterate their strong opposition to Vedanta's alumina refinery and mining project in their region, police said.
Gurgaon, Nov 27 (IANS) All sub?stations of state?owned transmission company Power Grid will be unmanned and remotely managed by next year, chairman R.N. Nayak said Tuesday.
New Delhi, Oct.19 (ANI): The Special Judge for CBI cases, Saket Court, New Delhi has convicted Suresh Babu, a former Lance Nayak based in Delhi and two private persons-David A Johnson and Nagarajan under Sections 419, 420, 465, 467, 468 and 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Under Section 12 of the Passport Act and 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) of PC Act, and sentenced them to undergo three years imprisonment with fine of Rs 56,000/-.
Mumbai, Oct 18 (IANS) Newly-wed couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor will team up for a live performance, their first after their marriage, at the People's Choice Awards, to be held here Oct 27.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 18 (IANS) Maoist rebels Thursday killed a village guard in Odisha's Koraput district, a day after kidnapping him from his home, police said.
Dr. A. K. Walia, Health and Family Welfare Minister has said that Government has decided to extend the scope of the financial assistance for the treatment of poor patients under Delhi Arogya Kosh scheme.
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The Swiss Alps, the Scottish Highlands, British castles and Spanish beaches - these breathtaking European destinations have for long fascinated Indian filmmakers. Enter Slovenia, a tiny land nestled in central Europe that has just received the attention of Bollywood's overseas palette.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) On Sep 2, Nandi Singh, 40, was hacked to death in a remote village in Assam. His crime: he blew the whistle on misappropriation in the local public distribution system (PDS).
Patna, Sep 11 (IANS) With 10 more bodies, mostly of children and women, recovered Tuesday, the toll in a boat capsize in Bihar's Bhojpur district has risen to 21, police said.
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The second accused and the lone surviving assailant in last week's shooting incident here, in which four people were killed, died Monday, police said.
Patna, Sep 10 (IANS) At least 11 people, mostly children and women, drowned and over 25 people were missing after an overcrowded boat capsized in the Sone river in Bihar's Bhojpur district early Monday, police said.
Patna, Sep 10 (IANS) At least six people, including two children and two women, drowned and nearly 20 people were missing after an overcrowded boat capsized in the Sone river in Bihar's Bhojpur district early Monday, police said.
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) A day after the shooting spree that left four dead in the national capital Friday, Delhi Police are exploring a possible property dispute or anguish over a love interest as possible motives for the crime. Officers have also claimed that one of the assailants may have been suffering from depression.
Mumbai, Sept 6 (ANI): The producers of the music reality show 'Sur Kshetra' on Thursday sounded apologetic about the show's concept and vowed that public sentiments would be kept in mind in the musical tug-of-war between India and Pakistani artists.
Mumbai, Sep 6 (IANS) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray Thursday gave the green signal to airing of the show "Sur Kshetra" featuring Pakistani artists after the officials and producers of the channels met him here, party officials said.
Mumbai, Sep 5 (IANS) His highs, his lows, his struggles and his successful battle against cancer - cricketer Yuvraj Singh's journey has been captured in a three-part series "Zindagi Abhi Baaki Hai" to be aired on national television. He says when he grows old, he will be able to recall what happened to his life
Keonjhar (Odisha), Aug 17 (ANI): Two tuskers were killed after a speeding goods train rammed into a herd of elephants here recently.
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) If you are not among the ones who can handle the blood saga in "Gangs of Wasseypur 2", then there is "Second Marriage Dot Com" that deals with the issue of second marriage. The family drama is also releasing Friday.
Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IANS) An engineering graduate was arrested for defrauding a woman of nearly Rs.1.25 lakh in Odisha by hacking her credit card, police said Monday.
Tuesday became another blackout day for India even larger blackout as massive power crisis affected 20 states of India, which hold over half of the population of the country. It was the second straight day when power failure crippled entire northern India. Today?s power crisis become larger blackout day as it not only affected northern India but also eastern and northeastern India due to grid network failure of northern, eastern and northeastern region...........
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) India was hit by a massive power failure Tuesday, bigger than the blackout a day ago, that crippled train, Metro and road-transport services and left half the country's 1.2 billion population without electricity for many hours.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Most places affected by the failure of three power grids in the country will get back power by 7-7:30 p.m., Power Grid Corp of India chairman R.K. Nayak assured Tuesday, asking the public to have faith in the transmission system.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) At least six labourers were injured when an iron structure, being prepared to make a dais for yoga guru Baba Ramdev's scheduled protest Aug 9 at Ramlila ground here, collapsed, police said Tuesday.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The power crisis that hit northern India turned into a larger blackout a day later Tuesday to affect as many as 19 states not just in the north but also in the east and northeast, paralysing essential services such as rail and metro operations, besides causing massive traffic snarls.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The power crisis that hit northern India turned into a larger blackout a day later Tuesday to affect as many as 19 states not just in the north but also in the east and northeast, paralysing essential services such as rail and metro operations, besides causing major traffic snarls.
New Delhi, July 30 (ANI): The Northern Grid, that collapsed in the wee hours of Monday has been completely restored, PowerGrid Corp CMD R.N. Nayak said here.
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) While deficient rains are threatening crops in some states, the Met office Thursday said monsoon is yet likely to improve in some parts of the country in the coming days.
London, July 24 (IANS) Indian-born Anish Kapoor, who created Britain's tallest sculpture 'The ArcelorMittal Orbit' overlooking the sprawling Olympic Stadium, has inspired many Indian families in Britain to guide their children to art.
London, July 24 (IANS) With three days to go for the Olympics opening ceremony, the rush for tickets is intense - but not for the estimated 1.6 million Indians in Britain.
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Director Gaurav Panjwani deals with the sensitive issue of remarriage in old age in his debut movie "Second Marriage Dot Com", and says the film highlights the emotional needs of the elderly.
Lucknow, July 19 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government transferred eight senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) late Thursday, including two divisional commissioners.
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) "Hazaribagh in Jharkhand." These are the words HIV positive Roohi, 20, has been repeating since she was found writhing in labour pain at the New Delhi Railway Station two months ago.
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) India-Pakistan singing reality show "Sur-kshetra", which features upcoming singers and judges from both sides of the border, will be simulcast on Colors and Sahara One as a part of unique strategic tie-up.
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) It's unusual for a 55-year-old to groove on a dance floor, but Talat Aziz is ready for the challenge. The ghazal singer says he's fit enough to wear his dancing shoes for reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5" at his age.
Film: 'Paper Dhoni'; Cast: Naveen Krishna, Shanthala, Avinash, Satya Prakash, Sathyajith, Adhi Lokesh and others; Producer: Janardhan; Director: R.K. Nayak; Composer: Sri Suman; Camera: Jai Anand; Rating: *
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Around 100 shanties were gutted in fire in a slum cluster in the capital Friday morning. While people in the affected area are being evacuated, no casualty has been reported so far, an official said.
Chicago, June 21 (IANS) A Chicago based IndianAmerican businessmen with ties to jailed Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich has been arrested and charged with bribing doctors for patient referrals and filing false federal income tax returns.
Bangalore, June 17 (ANI): Suja Jones Mazurier, whose husband Pascal Mazurier, a diplomat posted at the French Consulate in Bangalore and suspected of sexually assaulting their daughter, has sought monetary support to raise her children, apprehending his jail term that may deprive her of any means of sustenance.
Panaji, June 16 (IANS) A fan of Bollywood film "Nayak", Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Friday almost played out a scene from the 2001 hit movie.
Mumbai, June 13 (ANI): Many people in India have set aside savings to weather a financial rainy day but the lack of money management discussions in the family may set the stage for their children to struggle with finances, according to Visa's 2012 Global Financial Literacy Barometer.
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) "Many Happy Returns, Dear Don!" And, Vinay Nadkarni grins mischievously and accepts the greetings. But it is not his birthday.
New York, June 9 (IANS) A US court has issued a temporary order of protection against a Long Island pharmacist following his alleged assault on the president of New York Kali Mandir Hindu Temple, an elderly, disabled left-leg amputee.
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Activists and government representatives met here to discuss ways to make the dissemination process under the Right To Information (RTI) Act more transparent and accountable and demanded that intelligence agencies and the paramilitary forces respond to queries under the law.
Bhubaneswar, May 17 (IANS) A court in Odisha Thursday issued a notice to Facebook India for allegedly publishing on its social networking site some objectionable content related to a political party, a lawyer said.
Bhubaneswar, May 8 (IANS) Odisha Tuesday intensified a probe into the alleged killing of elephants in the state's Similipal National Park after the recovery of decomposed body parts, bones and skulls of four jumbos in the reserve, an official said.
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) Poachers have struck again in Odisha's Simlipal National Park with carcasses of four more elephants, apparently poisoned, recovered from the reserve, officials said Monday.
New Delhi, May 4 (Xinhua-ANI): India is developing a cyber defense program aimed at protecting vital sectors like defense, railways and power, a top military scientist has said.
The 45th match of IPL between Mumbai Indians and Pune Warriors will take place in Subrata Roy Sahara stadium of Pune. The match will start at 8 pm.
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) A 26-year-old woman set herself on fire after an argument with a man who was harassing her with obscene phone calls, police said Monday.
Bhubaneswar, April 28 (IANS) A court in Odisha has ordered a boy to clean the outdoor of a hospital for six months as he was found guilty in a theft case, a government lawyer said Saturday.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) In what could be a breather for farmers and common people, India's monsoon is likely to be normal with 99 percent of the expected rainfall, Science and Technology Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh said here Thursday.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) An naked body of an unidentified woman was recovered near the doctors' hostel inside Lok Nayak Hospital in the capital, police said Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) A Gurgaon-based couple was arrested Sunday for assaulting a doctor at Lok Nayak Hospital in central Delhi, police said.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) A 30-year-old woman, who was allegedly poisoned by her husband as she had given birth to a girl child, died here early Saturday morning, police said.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) A 30-year-old woman in the capital was allegedly poisoned by her husband as she had given birth to a girl child, police said Friday.
Lucknow, April 5 (IANS) The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) Thursday proposed developing Firozabad, a town near Agra, as a model of the ambitious 'smart grid-smart city' project that would add a new dimension to power distribution.
Panaji, March 27 (IANS) Once having resisted offshore casinos tooth and nail as a moralistic opposition, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led coalition government in its budget has both slapped and caressed the increasingly powerful casino lobby in Goa.
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Veteran singer Shubha Mudgal is set to perform at a fusion concert for the cause of promoting safe and healthy pregnancy and childbirth.
In addition to several ayurvedic medicines for the prevention of various diseases, ayurveda also recommends a number of anti-aging supplements or foods called rasayanas.
Malkangiri (Orissa), Jan.30 (ANI): Police have confirmed the arrest of two suspect Maoists from a forest in Orissa's Malkangiri District.
Malkangiri (Orissa), Jan.30 (ANI): Police have confirmed the arrest of two suspect Maoists from a forest in Orissa's Malkangiri District.
Washington, Nov 13 (ANI): A team of scientists led by an Indian origin is studying graphene, essentially a single layer of the graphite found commonly in our pencils or the charcoal we burn on our barbeques, to use it as an alternative to copper in creating smaller and faster smart phones, tablet computers and other devises.
New Delhi, Sep 28 (ANI) Union Human Resource and Development Minister Kapil Sibal has said that all possible help would be extended to the victims of the building collapse in Delhi's Chandni Mahal area near Jama Masjid, which claimed over seven lives.
Keonjhar (Orissa), Aug 31 (ANI): At least five people were killed and several others got injured when two goods trains coming from opposite directions collided head-on in Orissa's Keonjhar District on Wednesday.
Navsari (Gujarat), May 6 (ANI): Mango growers in Gujarat's Navsari district say the impact of global warming and adverse climate conditions in the region have damaged mango flowers.
Bhubaneshwar, Apr 3(ANI): Tribals residing in Kaneda village of Maoist-affected Gajapati district in Orissa are demanding construction of a road to connect them to the nearby towns and cities.
Bhopal, Apr 2(ANI): Eunuchs from across the country participated in a special rally to create relationships among themselves in Bhopal on Saturday.
Jorhat (Assam), Mar. 12 (ANI): A bomb exploded at the residence of Dulen Nayak, a candidate of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) here on Saturday.
Mangalore, Dec.29 (ANI): Export of chicken feet to China and Vietnam have increased in Karnataka's Mangalore city as the countries relished these feet. n India, chicken feet are considered a waste and are discarded.
Gajapati (Orissa), Dec 28 (ANI): The residents of Lamdang village, which comes under the jurisdiction of Adaba Police Station in Orissa's Gajapati District, staged a protest on Tuesday over the death of a youth named Pradeep Majhi under the police custody.
Vittala (Karnataka), Dec.19 (ANI): The Bunts community of Karnataka dipped small children in the cold water during winter season to seek the divine blessings as part of a ritual at the temple of Goddess Ullalthi near Vittala village.
