Piparia Kasturi

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

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

Unsecured frontiers: Is there an LAC?

May 6, 2013 at 6:16 PM

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), May 6 (ANI): The Chinese Army's withdrawl from the Daulat Beg Oldie sector in Ladakh Sunday after a 20-day tricky incursion, may have served Beijing's purpose well ahead of Premier Li Keqiang's visit to India towards the end of this month, but it raises a pertinent question mark on whether India's frontiers are secure?

Shubhangi replaces Shilpa in 'Chidiya Ghar' (With Image)

March 26, 2013 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Shubhangi Atre Poorey replaces Shilpa Shinde as Koel in "Chidiya Ghar", a popular comedy show. The actress has already started shooting for the series.

A 'Clean India' movement to begin from Kolkata

March 24, 2013 at 10:50 AM

Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) Aiming to create a cleaner India, the Garbage Free India (GFI) citizens' movement will flag off its campaign from Kolkata on Tuesday, an organiser said.

President unhappy over disruptions of parliament

January 31, 2013 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Unhappy over disruptions in parliament, President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday said it was "unfortunate" that not enough time was being devoted to discussions on financial matters in the House.

Vice- President condoles the death of former The Hindu editor G. Kasturi

September 22, 2012 at 9:23 PM

New Delhi, Sept 22 (ANI): Vice-President Hamid Ansari on Saturday condoled the demise of G. Kasturi, former editor of The Hindu, and amongst the most prominent figures in journalism in the country.

G. Kasturi, former editor of The Hindu is dead

September 21, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Chennai, Sep 21 (IANS) G. Kasturi, former editor of The Hindu group, passed away here Friday, said a family member. He was 87.

G. Kasturi, former editor of The Hindu dead

September 21, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Mumbai/Chennai, Sep 21 (IANS) G. Kasturi, former editor of The Hindu group of newspapers, passed away at his home in Chennai early Friday, official sources said. He was 91.

Inter-Institutional TT: Manika, Shamini, Mouma lose

August 26, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) Three seeds bowed out of the women's section while the men's draw went according to rankings at the 42nd All-India Inter-Institutional Table Tennis Championships here Sunday.

Inter-institutional TT: Most seeded players in pre-quarters

August 25, 2012 at 11:14 PM

Kolkata, Aug 25 (IANS) Men's ninth seed Devesh Karia and 13th ranked Sourav Chakraborty bit the dust even as most seeded players made it to the pre-quarter-finals in the men's and women's sections of the 42nd All India Inter-Institutional Table Tennis Championships here Saturday.

Students slam 'unethical journalism' over Assam molestation

July 14, 2012 at 5:12 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) A group of students have slammed "unethical journalism" after some television channels showed the entire footage of a young woman being publicly stripped in Guwahati in Assam.

Why was Guwahati molestation video put on YouTube, ask netizens

July 13, 2012 at 9:52 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Social networks were Friday flooded with angry reactions over the molestation of a teenager in Guwahati, with many questioning as to why the video was uploaded on YouTube and the victim's identity revealed.

10 quintessential cocktails for all occasions!

June 20, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Wanting to throw a cocktail party, but confused about what to serve? IANS lists the top 10 cocktails as detailed by the experts.

TRPs blamed for social messages going awry on TV

May 25, 2012 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Just a few years ago, television producers found a new recipe to make successful shows - social messages garnished with melodrama and entertainment. The delicacy brought in hit shows like "Balika Vadhu" and "Pratigya", but the menu soon changed track after the initial episodes. Experts blame TRP pressure for this.

Indian-origin scientists lead fundamental malaria discovery

January 21, 2012 at 8:09 PM

Washington, Jan 21 (ANI): A team led by Indian-origin scientists has made a fundamental discovery in understanding how malaria parasites cause the deadly disease.

Jammu farmers rejoice after recent spell of rains

January 11, 2012 at 5:47 PM

Jammu, Jan 11 (ANI): Farmers in Jammu expressed their joy over the recent spell of rain in the region which is expected to help increase crops.

Maharashtra government hospital nurses on strike

April 26, 2011 at 4:00 PM

Mumbai, Apr 26 (ANI): Nurses in all government hospitals in Maharashtra, including two medical colleges, went on strike on Tuesday over a demand for better working conditions, and grant of allowances as per the Sixth Pay Commission.

India to launch 'Chandrayaan-2' by 2013

January 28, 2010 at 1:20 PM

Bangalore, Jan 28 (ANI): Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) chief K. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday said the configuration for the new moon mission 'Chandrayaan-2' is being finalized and added that it would be launched by 2013.

Pleasure cruise ends in tragedy for Indian couple

April 15, 2009 at 10:22 AM

George Town (Penang), April 15 (IANS) An Indian couple's pleasure cruise ended in tragedy when the man fell off the ship and his wife dived into the choppy sea in a failed rescue attempt.

A R Rahman launches mobile phone

January 7, 2009 at 1:37 PM

Chennai, Jan 7(ANI): Noted music composer A R Rahman, who has earned the name Mozart of Madras, celebrated his 43rd birthday on Tuesday by launching the latest Nokia mobile phone in the XpressMusic series at Chennai.

BJP wins three seats in Karnataka by-polls

December 30, 2008 at 12:49 PM

Bangalore, Dec 30 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday won in three assembly constituencies and was leading in three segments of the eight by-elections held in Karnataka Saturday.

Counting on for eight Karnataka by-polls

December 30, 2008 at 9:10 AM

Bangalore, Dec 30 (IANS) Counting of votes began Tuesday morning for the by-elections to eight Karnataka assembly seats that are seen as a matter of prestige for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Around 60 percent voting in by-polls to eight Karnataka assembly seats

December 27, 2008 at 7:30 PM

Bangalore, Dec 27 (IANS) Around 60 percent of nearly 1.3 million eligible voters Saturday cast their vote in by-elections to eight assembly seats in Karnataka, where the state's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prestige is at stake.

Campaigning ends for eight Karnataka assembly by-polls

December 25, 2008 at 6:48 PM

Bangalore, Dec 25 (IANS) Campaigning ended Thursday for the Dec 27 by-elections in eight assembly constituencies in Karnataka, where the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) prestige is at stake.

Gowda banks on 'bahu' as Karnataka gears for bypolls

December 10, 2008 at 10:40 AM

Bangalore, Dec 10 (IANS) Former prime minister and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) president H.D. Deve Gowda has fielded his daughter-in-law Anita Kumaraswamy in an assembly byelection - one of the eight due in Karnataka this month.

Retired state officer, wife, domestic murdered in Chennai

November 20, 2008 at 8:13 PM

Chennai, Nov 20 (IANS) Former head of a state-run company, his wife and teenaged domestic help were found brutally murdered in their house here Thursday, the police said.

Retired official, wife, domestic murdered in Chennai home

November 20, 2008 at 11:41 AM

Chennai, Nov 20 (IANS) The high profile former head of a state-run company, his wife and teenage domestic help were found brutally murdered in their ransacked Chennai home Thursday, police here said.

Blasts-scarred Guwahati in no mood to play

November 9, 2008 at 11:22 AM

Guwahati, Nov 9 (IANS) Ten days after a string of blasts rocked this business centre of the northeast, the atmosphere is still sombre. Businessmen are doing all to uplift the mood - even slashing movie ticket prices. However, nothing seems to push up the sales which have fallen by almost 50 percent.

Pakistan's claims of Gilgit and Baltistan not entertained in European parliament

May 24, 2007 at 12:00 AM

A letter from the embassy of Pakistan by Mr Sayeed Khalid and addressed to Belgium's Baroness Nicholson, was presented on the occasion of presentation of report by foreign affairs