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Don't forget fitness on holiday!

May 23, 2013 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Health is wealth, and that doesn't change even when you're on a holiday. Experts suggest eating healthy and being conscious that about one hour of exercise a day can help you stay in shape even while you have fun.

Still a struggler: Sangeeth Sivan

May 20, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Despite an over two-decade stint in filmmaking business and quite a few hits to his credit, director Sangeeth Sivan calls himself a struggler in comparison to his filmmaker brother Santosh Sivan.

Ghaziabad eases land policy for weaker sections

May 18, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Ghaziabad, May 18 (IANS) The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has liberalised its policies to benefit small land holders, farmers and economically deprived section of the society, an official said Thursday.

Siddaramaiah expands ministry in Karnataka, inducts 28

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Bangalore, May 18 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Saturday inducted 28 members - 20 of cabinet rank and eight ministers of state - into his five-day-old ministry, the first Congress ministry in the state after nine years.

Don't want standard father's role: Rishi Kapoor

May 17, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) The popular chocolate hero of the 1980s, Rishi Kapoor says he is "a competent actor" and would like to try out character roles and that he doesn't want to be typecast as a typical onscreen dad.

Six Maharashtra policemen killed in road crash

May 1, 2013 at 9:08 AM

Nagpur, May 1 (IANS) At least six policemen were killed and three injured when their vehicle rammed into a tree in Maharashtra's Amravati district early Wednesday, police said.

Maharashtra medicos call off 4-day-old strike

April 26, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Around 3,500 resident doctors in all government-run hospitals in Maharshtra have called off their four-day-old strike Friday, an official here said.

Court orders striking medicos to resume duties

April 24, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) The Bombay High Court Wednesday ordered resident doctors in government hospitals across the state to call off their two-day strike immediately.

Rights group slams West Bengal government, police

April 18, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) Thursday slammed the West Bengal government and police for the recent cases involving the death of a student activist in police custody and the chaining of another to his hospital bed.

IPL's new find, Sanju Samson: A Viswanath in him?

April 18, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 18 (IANS) The latest star on the cricket horizon is Kerala's teenage sensation Sanju Samson and his middle name - Viswanath - is not known to many.

Pune FC end ONGC's unbeaten home run

April 14, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Pune FC ended ONGC's fairytale run at home by edging past them courtesy a James Moga first-half goal in an I-League clash here at the Ambedkar Stadium Sunday.

Confident Pune FC up against ONGC

April 13, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) In the current calendar year, ONGC remain unbeaten in their home matches at the Ambedkar Stadium. They have scalped United Sikkim FC, East Bengal, and Salgaocar and drawn with league leaders Churchill Brothers and Santosh Kashyap's team will try and extend the streak when they meet fancied Pune FC Sunday.

Pune rogue bus driver sentenced to death

April 8, 2013 at 5:33 PM

Pune, April 8 (IANS) A Pune sessions court Monday awarded death sentence to Santosh Mane, a state transport bus driver who sped through busy city roads in January last year and ran over eight people, a lawyer said.

Pune court convicts bus driver of killing nine people

April 4, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Pune, April 4 (ANI): A court here has convicted a bus driver for killing at least nine people and injuring nearly 30 others in January last year.

IPL: An old age home or cradle of youth?

April 1, 2013 at 4:50 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Is the Indian Premier League (IPL) a home for the aged or a pre-school for those hoping to play international cricket some day? The truth lies somewhere between the two perceptions.

Barua is national women's football coach

March 30, 2013 at 6:10 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Former India international Anadi Barua Saturday was appointed the national coach of the women's football team.

Never wanted to cast Vijay in 'Soodhu Kavvuma': Director

March 30, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Chennai, March 30 (IANS) Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi, who struck gold with two Tamil blockbusters "Pizza" and "Naduvula Konjam Pakkathom Kannom" last year, had to literally beg to be cast in upcoming Tamil romantic-comedy "Soodhu Kavvum".

Two killed in clashes over vulgar Holi songs in Bihar

March 29, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Patna, March 29 (IANS) Two people were killed and over two dozen injured in clashes in Bihar over playing lewd Bhojpuri Holi songs, police Friday said.

Goa mining protests to shift to Delhi

March 25, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Panaji, March 25 (IANS) Protests against ban on mining in Goa will shift to Delhi for two days in April, a spokesperson for agitating mining workers and others who depend on the industry said Monday.

Protest in New Delhi against Goa mining ban

March 25, 2013 at 2:50 PM

Panaji, March 25 (IANS) Over 1,000 Goa workers affected by a mining ban in their state will stage a two-day protest April 16-17 in New Delhi to press for resumption of mining activities, a union leader said Monday.

Child killed after imitating TV hanging scene

March 25, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Patna, March 25 (IANS) An eight-year-old boy was killed in Bihar's Buxar district after he and his three elder brothers were trying to imitate a hanging scene they had seen on a TV programme, police said Monday.

Spirited ONGC hold Churchill 1-1

March 23, 2013 at 7:46 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) ONGC's love affair with the Ambedkar Stadium continued and their unbeaten streak in the I-League at home this season stretched to nine games when they held league leaders Churchill Brothers to a 1-1 draw.

10,000 Indians diagnosed with eye cancer each year

March 22, 2013 at 10:02 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) An estimated 10,000 new cases of eye cancer are diagnosed every year in the country, eye care expertsd and doctors said here Friday.

Priyadarshan relents, but accepts 'Gangnam style' song

March 22, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Filmmaker Priyadarshan is not much into item songs. When an item song was brought into his last Hindi release "Tezz", he had rebelled against the producer, Ratan Jain and disowned the product. It is surprising then how he agreed to include an item song in his new film "Rangrezz".

'Rangrezz' questions overrated emotion love (IANS Movie Review)

March 22, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Film: "Rangrezz"; Actors: Jackky Bhagnani, Amitosh Nagpal, Vijay Verma and Priya Anand; Director: Priyadarshan; Rating: ***

VVIP Chopper deal case: CBI registered case against former IAF Chief SP Tyagi, raids at his Gurgaon residence

March 13, 2013 at 1:17 PM

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Wednesday has informed to media that it has registered a first information report (FIR) against 12 persons including former Air Force chief S P Tyagi and four companies in connection with the Rs. 3600 crore AgustaWestland chopper deal, signed for carrying VVIPs.....................

Chopper scam: CBI raids ex-IAF chief S P Tyagi's Gurgaon residence

March 13, 2013 at 12:46 PM

New Delhi, Mar 13 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday conducted raids at the Gurgaon residence of former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal (Retired) S. P. Tyagi, following the registration of a case against him in connection with the Rs. 3600 crore AgustaWestland chopper deal.

Vashu Bhagnani was sceptical about Jackky doing 'Rangrezz'

March 11, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Producer Vashu Bhagnani says he was initially sceptical about his son Jackky playing a realistic role in "Rangrezz" but director Priyadarshan convinced him and now he is happy with the decision.

AgustaWestland chopper deal: CBI grills Tyagi brothers

March 6, 2013 at 5:37 PM

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has questioned the former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief S.P. Tyagi's brothers in connection with the AgustaWestland Chopper scam.

CBI questions Tyagi brothers in chopper deal

March 6, 2013 at 5:07 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief S.P. Tyagi's brothers were questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) here Wednesday on the alleged kickbacks in the $750 million (Rs.3,600 crore) deal for 12 VVIP helicopters.

CBI questions Tyagi brothers in chopper deal

March 6, 2013 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief S.P. Tyagi's brothers were questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) here Wednesday onthe alleged kickbacks in the $750 million (Rs.3,600 crore) deal for 12 VVIP helicopters.

Services win Santosh Trophy

March 3, 2013 at 11:15 PM

Kochi, March 3 (IANS) Services won the final of the 67th Santosh Trophy here Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium by beating hosts Kerala 4-3 on penalties in a closely fought soccer contest.

Kerala-Services clash in the Santosh Trophy final

March 2, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Kochi, Mar 2 (IANS) Services will take on hosts Kerala in a mouthwatering summit clash of the Santosh Trophy for the National Football Championship at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Sunday.

Militants gun down two policemen in J-K

March 2, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Handwara, Mar. 2 (ANI): Militants shot dead two young police constables in Handwara town of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara District on Saturday.

Cops throw old couple off moving train, woman dead

February 27, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Lucknow, Feb 27 (IANS) In a shocking incident, an elderly woman was killed and her husband wounded when the couple was thrown out of a moving train by government railway police (GRP) personnel for boarding the wrong train, police said Wednesday.

Santosh Trophy semis, final on TV live

February 27, 2013 at 12:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The All India Football Federation Wednesday said the semifinals and the final of the 67th Santosh Trophy will be telecast live by DD Sports.

12th five-year plan focuses on skill development claims Montek Singh Ahluwalia

February 21, 2013 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 21 (ANI): Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Wednesday said that there is an urgent need to massively increase our skill provision capabilities and the 12th five-year plan focuses on skill development to meet the requirements.

One dead as three buses collide in Delhi

February 16, 2013 at 11:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) One person crossing the road was killed and another injured as three buses rammed in to each other at a traffic light here Saturday, police said.

Finally, NTR Junior takes time out for Srinivas's film

February 7, 2013 at 2:19 PM

Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) Junior Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) is already busy with two projects, but he is likely to start shooting for director Santosh Srinivas's yet-to-be-titled Telugu project from next week.

Police organise wedding of ex-Maoists

February 5, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), Feb 5 (IANS) For a change, police put aside their guns and batons and put up a grand wedding for two former Maoists who had surrendered, an official said here Tuesday.

Future belongs to creative younger generation: Telugu producer

February 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Chennai, Feb 3 (IANS) Producer Bellam Konda Suresh feels that as a producer it is his "responsibility" to support and nurture aspiring directors who are the future of fildom.

IAC takes on Parrikar for 'insulting' Justice (retd) Hegde

February 2, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Panaji, Feb 2 (IANS) Taking on Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar for trying to "slight" Justice (retd) N. Santosh Hegde's credibility, India Against Corruption (IAC) said Saturday those who criticise the former Karnataka lokayukta "should have the stature to sit at his feet".

Apologise for criticising Lokayukta law, Parrikar to Hegde

February 1, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Panaji, Feb 1 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Friday asked for an apology from Justice Santosh Hegde for the former Karnataka lokayukta's criticism of controversial amendments to Goa's Lokayukta law.

Doctors go on mass leave in Mumbai, demand hike in pay

January 24, 2013 at 8:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 24 (ANI): Resident doctors from around 14 government medical colleges and hospitals in Mumbai, went on mass leave in protest Thursday, as they put forward their long pending demand of hike in pay.

I-League: ONGC beat Salgaocar

January 12, 2013 at 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) ONGC carried on their impressive run under new coach Santosh Kashyap as they narrowly edged out Salgaocar 1-0 in the 15th round of the I-League at the Ambedkar Stadium here Saturday.

ONGC start favourites against Salgaocar

January 11, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) ONGC will look to continue their winning form under new coach Santosh Kashyap when they take on an off-colour Salgaocar in an I-League match at the Ambedkar Stadium here Saturday.

ONGC continue dream run under Kashyap

January 5, 2013 at 8:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Ten-man ONGC took their unbeaten streak under Santosh Kashyap to three as they got the better of higher-placed Pailan Arrows 3-0 in the 14th round of the I-League at the Ambedkar Stadium here Saturday.

I-League: ONGC take on Pailan Arrows

January 4, 2013 at 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Both ONGC and Pailan Arrows will be looking to consolidate their position in the mid-table when they clash in their 14th round I-League match at the Ambedkar stadium here Saturday.

Endless wait for Goa lokayukta

January 4, 2013 at 11:35 AM

Panaji, Jan 4 (IANS) The wait for a lokayukta in Goa appears to be as endless and tiring as that in Samuel Beckett's landmark play "Waiting for Godot".

Yoon Tae keeps ONGC at bay

December 29, 2012 at 5:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) When ONGC locked horns with United Sikkim in a 13th round I-League encounter at the Ambedkar Stadium here Saturday, the two goalkeepers ensured that lighting does not strike twice. Thus, the tie finished 1-1 after 90 minutes.

ONGC high on confidence against USFC

December 28, 2012 at 2:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) ONGC's new coach Santosh Kashyap is not willing to read too much into his side's resounding 3-0 win over Shillong Lajong in the last round ahead of their crucial 12th round encounter against United Sikkim Football Club (USFC) Saturday.

I-League: ONGC beat Shillong

December 22, 2012 at 6:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) In his first match as coach of ONGC, Santosh Kashyap guided his team to an emphatic 3-0 win over fancied Shillong Lajong FC in a 12th round I-League match at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium here Saturday

Uzbek GM Marat wins Rose Valley chess title

December 13, 2012 at 11:16 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (IANS) Grand Master Dzhumaev Marat of Uzbekistan carved out a hard-fought win over International Master Vishnu Prasanna to lift the title in the Rose Valley Open International Chess Tournament here Thursday.

Servant arrested for stealing Rs.67 lakh cash, jewellery

December 13, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) A 25-year-old domestic help was arrested for stealing cash and jewellery worth Rs.67 lakh from his employer's house here, police said Thursday.

Ghaziabad moots city development charges on realtors

December 11, 2012 at 6:48 PM

Ghaziabad, Dec 11 (IANS) The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) Tuesday decided to impose city development charges (CDC) on realty developers to supplement infrastructure development costs in the area.

Increased industrial waste, algae in lake leads to mass fish deaths in Aurangabad

December 10, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Dec. 10 (ANI): The discharge of industrial waste and growth of algae in the reservoir of Jayakwadi Dam in Maharashtra's Aurangabad city has led to the death of thousands of fish and has adversely affected the biodiversity of the region.

Marat retains top slot in chess meet

December 6, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Kolkata, Dec 6 (IANS) Uzbek GM Dzhumaev Marat (FIDE rating 2530) continued his fine run as he upset second seed Ukrainian GM Anton Korobov (2702) to retain sole top position with all win record at the end of round four of the Rose Valley Open International Chess Tournament here Thursday.

Junior NTR teams up with Bellam Konda Suresh

December 6, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Chennai, Dec 6 (IANS) Telugu actor Junior Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, popular as Junior NTR, will star in the next yet-to-be-titled film by producer Bellam Konda Suresh. He has replaced Ram Pothineni, who was initially signed on for the project.

'Olavina Ole' suffers in narration (Kannada Film Review)

December 2, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Film: "Olavina Ole"; Cast: Santosh, Neha Patil, Shanker Ashwath, Aruna Balaraj, Ruthu and Rekha; Screenplay-Direction: Teshi Venkatesh; Producer: Mamatha Venkatesh; Music: Yasho Vardhan; Camera: Mahantehs Maski; Rating:

Woman, son murdered in their house

November 27, 2012 at 11:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The decomposed body of a 20?year?old woman and her two?year?old son was found in their rented house here Tuesday evening, police said.

Few cinematographers truly understand cinema: Balu Mahendra

November 26, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Chennai, Nov 26 (IANS) Veteran Tamil cinematographer?turned?director Balu Mahendra feels that although the southern film industry has plenty of cinematographers, very few understand cinema fully.

'Thuppakki' - A taut action-thriller (Tamil Movie Review)

November 14, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Film: 'Thuppakki'; Director: A.R Murugadoss; Cast: Vijay, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyan, Jayaram, Mano Bala and Vidyut Jamwal; Rating: ***

2013 will be momentous for me: Santosh Sivan

November 12, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 12 (IANS) For ace cinematographer and filmmaker Santosh Sivan, 2013 will be a busy year - he will work on two mega projects next year and the films will be something to watch out for.

Anna Hazare holds meeting in Delhi

November 10, 2012 at 12:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare Saturday met members of his old team to discuss the future course of action on the anti-corruption movement.

Tension in Osmania University following student's suicide

November 7, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 7 (IANS) Tension prevailed in the Osmania University campus here Wednesday after students clashed with police during the funeral procession of a youth who committed suicide for a separate Telangana state.

Student commits suicide in Hyderabad over Telangana row

November 7, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Hyderabad, Nov.7 (ANI): A student of Hyderabad's Osmania University committed suicide on Wednesday, and left behind a note citing his frustration over the delay in the creation of a separate state of Telangana.

We need more cinematography schools: Shanmugasundaram

November 1, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Chennai, Nov 1 (IANS) Cinematographer Shanmugasundaram, known for his slick camera work in Tamil films such as "Rowithram" and "Aarohanam", feels there is a need for more schools to hone the skills of aspiring cinematographers.

Dikshit launches convertibel rickshaws for first time in Delhi

October 23, 2012 at 4:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 23 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today launched convertible rickshaws promoted by an Mother NGO called "MNGO for Homeless - St. Stephens Hospital" from her residence.

'Janleva 555' mish-mash of genres, avoid it (IANS Movie Review - Rating: *)

October 19, 2012 at 3:02 PM

Film: "Janleva 555"; Cast: Kalpana Pandit, Anant Nag, Abrar Zahoor; Director: Sandeep Malani; Rating: *

Eight injured as lift collapses in Ghaziabad

October 17, 2012 at 8:51 PM

Ghaziabad, Oct 17 (IANS) Eight people, including four members of a family, were injured Wednesday when a lift carrying them collapsed in a multi-storeyed building in the Indirapuram area here, police said.

Digital platform boon for aspiring filmmakers, says Sivan

October 17, 2012 at 6:27 PM

Chennai, Oct 17 (IANS) Cinematographer-filmmaker Santosh Sivan, known for his work in "Urumi", "Dil Se" and "Asoka", Wednesday said digital platform is a blessing for aspiring filmmakers as it allows them to experiment with different genres.

Land allocation case: CBI files chargesheet against ex-Karnataka CM Yeddyurappa

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Bangalore, Oct.16 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday filed a chargesheet in a Bangalore court against former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S.Yeddyurappa and his relatives in connection with a land allocation case and a mining scam.

Mohun Bagan coach Kashyap steps down

October 13, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Kolkata, Oct 13 (IANS) Mohun Bagan's chief football coach Santosh Kashyap resigned Saturday, taking responsibility for the club's poor performance in the current season so far.

Mining suffers in BJP-ruled states: Congress

October 8, 2012 at 9:47 PM

Panaji, Oct 8 (IANS) Wherever the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power, the mining industry and the image of the state suffers, Goa Congress president Subhash Shirodkar said Monday.

AIFF ropes in India's FIFA referees

October 4, 2012 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) In their bid to raise the standards of refereeing in the country, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Thursday roped in FIFA referees Pratap Singh, C.R. Srikrishna and M.B. Santosh Kumar giving them a seven-month professional contract.

CAG not exceeding mandate: Supreme Court

October 1, 2012 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday dismissed a petition that contended that the CAG was not mandated to go into policy decisions of the government and arrive at presumptive losses.

Synthetic cannabinoid 'may treat brain cancer'

September 30, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Washington, Sept 30 (ANI): Researchers in a US cancer centre are evaluating the safety and tolerability of a synthetic cannabinoid called dexanabinol (ETS2101).

Landless Odisha tribals to get government land

September 28, 2012 at 9:26 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (IANS) Odisha will launch a special drive soon to provide lands to about 3.5 lakh landless tribals in the state by 2017, a senior official said Friday.

Synthetic drug shows promise in brain cancer

September 26, 2012 at 6:34 PM

A potential drug for the treatment of brain cancer is in offing. A team of researchers led by an Indian-origin investigator are testing the suitability of a synthetic cannabinoid drug - dexanabinol - as a cure for brain cancer.

Synthetic drug shows promise in brain cancer

September 26, 2012 at 4:19 PM

Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) Researchers led by an Indian-origin investigator are testing the suitability of a synthetic cannabinoid drug - dexanabinol - for curing brain cancer. Preliminary tests show that it kills cultured cancer cells derived from many tumour types, a US report says.

Sikkim - a year after

September 24, 2012 at 9:15 PM

Gangtok, Sept 24 (ANI): A year since the high-intensity quake devastated Sikkim, the situation is returning to normal.

Digvijay delighted over Anna parting ways with Kejriwal

September 20, 2012 at 12:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (ANI): Congress leader Digvijay Singh has welcomed Anna Hazare's decision not to support the political ambitions of Arvind Kejriwal, saying the veteran social activist was being exploited by his associates.

Anna, team stand 'separated'

September 19, 2012 at 10:29 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare Wednesday confirmed his "separation" from his former team and from key associate Arvind Kejriwal on the issue of forming a political party and directed that his photographs or name should not be used for political campaigning.

Anna, team stand 'separated'

September 19, 2012 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare said Wednesday he will neither form a political party nor join one, formalizing his "separation" with his former team and with key associate Arvind Kejriwal over the issue.

Anna Hazare group meets in Delhi to decide future strategy

September 19, 2012 at 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) A meeting of India Against Corruption (IAC) is underway in the capital to discuss the future course of the anti-corruption movement after its chief proponent Anna Hazare admitted the rift between him and Arvind Kejriwal over forming a political party Tuesday.

Team Anna meets in Delhi to decide future strategy

September 19, 2012 at 2:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) A meeting of India Against Corruption (IAC) is underway in the capital to discuss the future course of the anti-corruption movement after its chief proponent Anna Hazare admitted the rift between him and Arvind Kejriwal over forming a political party Tuesday.

No more Taliban fears, Afghan girls dare to play football (With Image)

September 17, 2012 at 7:42 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Afghan girls have left behind years of strife and torment under the Taliban rule. They feel liberated to even play football out in the open unmindful of the repercussions.

Coal scam offers telling insight of India's politico-money nexus: NYT

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

New York, Sep.16 (ANI): The coal allocation scam in India appears to have a offered a telling insight into the nexus between politics and money.

More men now seek counselling

September 12, 2012 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Breakdown of support systems and the "conflict of expectations" are leading to problems in relationships, with more men now approaching counselling centres for their problems, said experts.

Santosh Hegde to guide Goa activists in mining scam

September 11, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Panaji, Sep 11 (IANS) Former Karnataka Lokayukta Santosh Hegde, who exposed the illegal mining scam in his state, will now give civil society activists in Goa tips to bring to book those responsible for the Rs.35,000 crore mining scam there, an activist said Tuesday.

Boat capsizes in Bhojpur, 11 dead, 25 feared drowned

September 10, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Bhojpur (Bihar), Sept 10 (ANI): At least 11 people have died and 25 are feared to have drowned in Sone river, after a boat carrying them capsized here on Monday.

Washington Post article: Santosh Hegde concurs

September 5, 2012 at 8:17 PM

Hyderabad, Sept 5 (ANI): Former Karnataka Lokayukta Santosh Hegde on Wednesday said he agrees with the recent article published in Washington Times, that has called Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh "a tragic failure."

Happy Onam, tweets B-town

August 29, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) "Happiness", "prosperity" and "love" are what Bollywood celebrities like Madhuri Dixit, Prabhu Deva and Farhan Akhtar wish for friends and fans celebrating the harvest festival of Onam Wednesday.

Panel favoured auction of resources, Swamy tells SC

August 14, 2012 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy Tuesday told the Supreme Court that auction was the only method of transparent allocation of natural resources for private commercial exploitation and a government panel also favoured it.

Congress reconstitutes Assam state unit

August 11, 2012 at 10:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The Congress Saturday reconstituted its Assam state committee, making Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and central minister Pawan Singh Ghatowar members besides former central ministers B.K. Handique and Santosh Mohan Dev.

Team Anna will not be successful in launching political party: Hegde

August 11, 2012 at 12:33 PM

Bangalore, Aug 11 (ANI): Former Lokayukta of Karnataka Justice Santosh Hegde today said that Team Anna does not have a pan India reach and will not be able to successfully launch a political party, as it would be difficult to find 543 candidates to contest Lok Sabha polls.

Disbanding Team Anna was collective decision, say members

August 6, 2012 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) While some of its members appeared perplexed over the disbanding of Team Anna, an official statement of the group Monday said the decision was taken keeping members "in loop".

Members of disbanded Team Anna quiet

August 6, 2012 at 5:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Members of Anna Hazare's team were Monday reluctant to talk to the media on the activist's sudden announcement in his blog of the disbandment of the grouping whose anti-corruption campaign had galvanised millions.

Hegde opposes Hazare move to float political party

August 3, 2012 at 6:35 PM

Bangalore, Aug 3 (IANS) Social activist Anna Hazare should not form a political party to fight for his just cause as entering politics would be an expensive proposition, former Supreme Court justice N. Santosh Hegde said Friday.

Santosh Hegde wants to 'keep Anna's identity separate from elections'

August 3, 2012 at 4:03 PM

Bangalore, Aug 3 (ANI): Former Karnataka Lokayukta and Team Anna member Santosh Hegde on Friday said anybody with a clean background is open to jump into the electoral race, but added that one must not link veteran social activist Anna Hazare with the elections for he was not in favour of floating a political party.