Everything you need to know about Pure Nidhi: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Pure Nidhi: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Stock up your bag with handy beauty essentials, which can help you look bright and fresh despite the scorching sun.
Dubai, April 29 (IANS) Jewellers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are looking forward to the Hindu festival of Akshaya Tritiya May 13 hoping that it will bring stability to gold prices.
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Add a breath of fresh air to your wardrobe by including summer-friendly apparel created by designers like Poonam Bhagat, Pankaj and Nidhi and many more.
Film: "Hardware Software Kya Yaaron"; Cast: Imran Ahmed Khan, Snehadhar Penta, Ranbir Chakma, Sanjeev Nair, Juby Devasia, Adithi Kalkunte, Vishal Nair, Sweta Desai, Saleem Ahmed, Monish Nagraj, Shannon McDonnell, Jun Fujitha, Yuko Fujita, and Arvind Kamath; Director: Rabi Kisku; Rating: ** 1/2
Washington, April 25 (ANI): A new study has suggested that drinking one (or one extra) 12oz serving size of sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can be enough to increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 22 percent.
Washington, March 21 (ANI): A team of researchers at the Universities of Oxford and Southampton has discovered that 97 per cent of UK doctors have used 'impure' placebo treatments to patients at least once in their career, while 12pc have used 'pure' placebos.
Panaji, March 19 (IANS) No longer fancy your molasses-based rum and whisky? Now get your high on pure sugar cane.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Themes, colours, drapes, fabrics and even collection titles - the just-concluded edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) here, was all about India and its rich, colourful tradition and heritage. Not surprisingly, the ratio of national and international buyers was uneven.
Film: "All I Want Is Everything"; Actors: Sampada Harkara, Sagari Venkata, Iantha Mitchell, Isidore Philips, Roshan Kanakala, Nikhitha Sai, Pavan Kadari, Rohit, Vani Harkara, Jayanti Reddy; Director: Shital Morjaria; Rating: *1/2
Thiruvananthapuram, March 15 (IANS) Higher taxes on cigarettes and liquor, a tax on lavish weddings and a rise in pensions, interest-free loans to small farmers have been proposed in a "growth-oriented" budget for 2013-14 presented by Finance Minister K.M. Mani Friday.
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) In its third year, Design One, a two-day exhibition dedicated to luxury and glamour, will have some leading designers exhibiting their collections, and proceeds from the sale of some products will go to charities.
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Do you want to pick a stylish gift with heirloom-quality for you partner? Go for platinum jewellery. From heart-shaped pendants, customised rings to bracelets -- the options are many.
New York, Feb. 5 (ANI): A woman from Upper West Side, has filed a lawsuit claiming that she was meditating after her regular yoga class when she opened her eyes and discovered a maintenance man at the studio pleasuring himself two feet away from her.
Los Angeles, Feb 4 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian, who is expecting her first child with boyfriend Kanye West, is working on her sixth perfume called Pure Honey.
New York, Feb 1 (ANI): Colin Farrell was recently spotted showing off his toned abs in public while exercising.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) It is a proud moment for designer duo Pankaj and Nidhi Ahuja - they are set to represent the country at the final round of International Woolmark Prize award in London with their collection that epitomises true Indian craftsmanship with an essence of global appeal.
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Move over, monkey caps and skull caps. Stylish hats and caps, available in a wide variety of designs and colours, are a hit this winter. Designers suggest newsboys, berets and cloches to top up your style well.
London, Jan 19 (ANI): Makers of a best-selling anti-ageing drink for women, which promises to banish wrinkles in just four weeks, were unprepared for the effect the supplement was to have on their customers' other halves.
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) For some it is a mere piece of clothing and for some a stylish piece of accessory. But, all said and done, stockings in all colours, prints, materials and styles are a big hit this season.
Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) Even as the Indian Science Congress began in Kolkata, a leading Indian-American scientist raised several questions about the direction of Indian scientific research, saying the diaspora can play an important role in promotion of science and technology in the country.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) A bus stop in south Delhi's Munirka area from where the young woman boarded a bus in which she was gang-raped turned Saturday into a memorial after she passed away in Singapore.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Students and teachers of Jawaharlal Nehru University gathered in silence at the Munirka bus-stop in south Delhi from where the gang-rape victim, who passed away in a Singapore hospital Friday, was picked up on the night of Dec 16.
Pune, Dec 27 (IANS) Turkey's Basak Eraydin and Israel's Karen Shlomo, both unseeded, continued their dream run and made it to the last four of the NECC ITF women's $25,000 tennis tournament at the Deccan Gymkhana here Thursday.
Pune, Dec 26 (IANS) The Indian challenge in singles ended at the $25,000 NECC ITF Women's tennis being hosted by Deccan Gymkhana here Wednesday.
Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) One would think the heavy make-up laden look has been replaced by more muted looks in the Indian TV industry, but designer Nishi Yasha, who has been behind the costmes for shows like "Shobha Somnath Ki" and "Kuch Toh Log Kahenge", says the industry is still far from backing realistic looks.
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Do you often end up rubbing your hands to warm yourself up or tuck them in the pockets of your sweater, jacket or jeans to battle the winter? What would you do in a dress? Get your hands on to myriad gloves - laced, studded, hand crocheted, zipped and woollen, to keep yourself snug and stylish.
New Delhi, Nov 29 (ANI): Models sashayed down the ramp wearing exquisite costumes designed by top Polish designers at a fashion show in New Delhi yesterday evening
Candolim (Goa), Nov 28 (IANS) Designer Nidhi Munim, who is debuting with the second edition of India Resort Fashion Week (IRFW), showcased a collection that was fun, flirty and sensuous with oodles of colours splurged on garments.
Gwangju (South Korea), Nov 12 (IANS) The Indian side for the World University Badminton Championships failed to make an impact in the tournament with none of the players getting past the second round. The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) squad was controversially finalised, a day before the event began.
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Temple art was the trademark of traditional Indian clothes and accessories for centuries, setting them apart from western apparel with a distinct colour, motif and design scheme. But the arrival of contemporary art has given Indian designers new metaphors for interpretations.
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Shopping for gold? Here's a ready reckoner for buying the precious metal on Dhanteras, which falls on Sunday.
Cairo, Nov 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Egyptian authorities have decided to enforce a ban on websites with pornographic content, a spokesman for the Prosecutor General's office said.
Pune, Nov 6 (IANS) After the initial high of Rutuja Bhosale winning her first round encounter and Prarthana Thombare pushing aside her higher-ranked opponent, Indian players failed to create any magic on the second day of the $125,000 Sanjay Kakade Group Royal Indian Open WTA Challenger tennis event here Tuesday.
Mumbai, Oct 24 (IANS) Director Sanjay Gadhvi considers himself lucky to be associated with the "Dhoom" franchise, but says that he is not here to make only such films.
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.
Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Director Sanjay Gadhvi, whose film "Ajab Gazabb Love" is ready for release, believes promos play an important role in a film's success.
Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Actor Jackky Bhagnani says that director Sanjay Gadhvi used his invisible whip to extract performances from the cast of "Ajab Gazabb Love".
Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Hospital romance "Kuch Toh Log Kahenge" has completed 250 episodes on small screen and actress Kritika Kamra, who plays Dr.Nidhi, says so far the journey has been wonderful.
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The global defence and aerospace (A&D) industry recorded a one percent decrease in its revenues in the first half of 2012 on top of a 3.3 percent revenue decline in 2011, a study by consultancy firm Deloitte has concluded.
Mumbai, Oct 6 (IANS) Directors under three-film contracts with Yash Raj Films (YRF) are known to quietly make their movies and move on. But here's a refreshing change in the protocol - Sanjay Gadhvi says he is still very deeply and indelibly connected with the banner and its people even six years after he left the production house.
Bidar, Oct 4 (IANS) Fifth seed Ankita Raina and national junior champion Prarthana Thombare scripted contrasting wins storming into the semifinals of the Ashok Kheny $10,000 ITF Bidar Open women's futures tennis championship at the Police Training School courts here Thursday.
Islamabad, Oct 4 (IANS) A Pakistani judge granted bail to a brothel owner on the condition that she attends daily classes at a mosque for a month, a ruling that prompted a leading daily to note that "spiking the legal with the moral" was a "mixture too heady even for these times of most ingenious experiments".
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Southern actress Nidhi Subbaiah, who makes her Bollywood debut with "Ajab Gazabb Love", aspires to be a singer one day.
Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Director Sanjay Gadhvi compares young actors with little children and says they need same kind of pampering and caring on the sets.
Suva (Fiji), Sep 12 (IANS) It was a dream come true for 20-year-old Sheryl Kumar, who was crowned Miss India Fiji 2012 at a glittering ceremony in Suva.
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Hollywood's calling Zarine Khan! The actress says she has been approached to be a part of author-turned-director Daniel Silva's "Chimera" but is still considering the offer.
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Actress Zarine Khan has revealed of being approached to be a part of author-turned-director Daniel Silva's "Chimera", but she is still brooding over the offer.
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Donations make a major part of the funds on which political parties run in India, but most of these parties do not disclose the names of those who contribute hefty funds, said think-tanks Association for Democratic Reforms and National Election Watch.
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Her motto is to make India-inspired fashion popular in the global arena and Indian-American fashion designer Parna Ghose gets another opportunity to do so at at the Couture Fashion Week (CFW), starting Sep 15 in New York, where she will flaunt her bridal collection inspired by "traditional Indian art".
Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) Jackky Bhagnani has built an eight-pack abs for his upcoming film "Ajab Gazabb Love" and says it is a compliment that people compare his physique with that of Salman Khan, but adds that he is not even a patch on the superstar.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Rajiv Shukla Tuesday got embroiled in a controversy when he was heard telling Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P.J. Kurien to adjourn the house after the opposition whipped up an uproar over the CAG report on coal blocks allotment.
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) "Pure genius" - that's how Bollywood celebrities like Karan Johar, Madhur Bhandarkar and Neha Dhupia remember Hollywood filmmaker Tony Scott, who ended his life by jumping off a bridge in Los Angeles.
Melbourne, August 13 (ANI): A trio of self-confessed 'pure pole studs', who are ready to take on Network Ten's new show 'Everybody Dance Now', have said that it takes a real muscle-man to pole dance.
London, August 13 (ANI): After 16 days of awe-inspiring athletics, the London Olympics 2012 closed with a spectacular closing ceremony featuring some of the biggest names of British pop from decades past, including the 'Spice Girls', George Michael and 'Elbow'.
Mumbai, Aug.8 (ANI): Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor marked her presence at the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai in a scintillating attire made by designer duo, Pankaj and Nidhi.
Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Designer duo Pankaj and Nidhi Ahuja say getting actress Kareena Kapoor as the showstopper added value to their brand when they presented their collection at the Lakme Fashion Week Winter-Festive 2012.
Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) The grand finale at the Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive was a surprising affair as young designers Kallol Datta and husband-wife duo Pankaj and Nidhi receiveing a standing ovation from the audience and Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor walking the ramp for the young designers.
Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) It will be a celebration of Indian weaves, crafts and young talent. The Lakme Fashion Week Winter-Festive 2012, which kickstarts here Friday, will present collections by a mix of veterans and new generation designers -- and gorgeous actress Kareena Kapoor will add extra zing to it by walking the ramp at the grand finale.
Gurgaon, July 24 (IANS) An army man was Tuesday detained and questioned after his wife, daughter and mother were found dead in his house here, police said.
Film: 'Tuneega Tuneega'; Cast: Sumanth Ashwin, Rhea Chakraborty, Naga Babu, Prabhu Ganeshan, Shafi, Seetha, Sayaji Shinde, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam and M.S.Narayan; Writer and Director: M.S.Raju; Producer: Maganti Ramachandra; Music: Karthick Raja; Rating: **
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Indian designer duo Pankaj and Nidhi, who has been named the winners of the International Woolmark Prize India award, will now compete with international designers at the final round in London next February.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Monsoon showers do come as a relief but also bring with them health irritants like allergies, infections and indigestion. There's no need to panic, say experts, who suggest small variations in eating habits to keep problems at bay.
Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) In its 13th year, Lakme Fashion Week has lined up 86 designers, including veterans Pallavi Jaikishan and Ritu Beri, from across the country.
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The global aerospace and defence industry performance in 2011 was sluggish, posting a revenue gain of just 2.3 percent compared to 2.5 percent in 2010, an industry study has found.
Bollywood veteran actress Kareena Kapoor will most probably do a catwalk at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) winter-festive 2012 grand finale. The event is to be held at Mumbai on Aug 3-7 and will be jointly presented by designer Kallol Dutta and duo Pankaj-Nidhi.
Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor is likely to walk the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) winter-festive 2012 runway at the grand finale to be jointly presented by designer Kallol Dutta and duo Pankaj-Nidhi.
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Abhay Deol is getting a house built for himself in Goa and the actor reveals that he loves to get his hands dirty on the job as he likes to do interiors.
After the global launch in February this year, Nokia 808 Pureview is all set to capture the Indian smartphone market on June 13. The phone has revolutionized the high-end mobile imaging technology with 41-mega pixel camera.
New York, June 3 (ANI): The hot topic of discussion among the uptown upscale yoga biggies is hot instructor at luxe Pure Yoga, who was ordered by the studio to roll up his mat and leave through the back door this week.
London, June 3 (ANI): Monica Bellucci, the ever-gorgeous Italian model, has shed light on certain factors that need to be kept in mind to ensure that one looks stylish even in their forties.
London, June 2 (IANS) Pop star Rihanna has bagged another film role after making her debut in "Battleship". She's starring in Seth Rogen's new comedy "The End Of The World".
Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Fashion designers Kallol Datta and Pankaj-Nidhi have been chosen as the grand finale presenters for the upcoming winter-festive 2012 season of Lakme Fashion Week (LFW), to be held here Aug 3-7.
Film: 'Rakhtbeej'; Music Director: Satish-Ajay; lyricist: Ravi Mantwal, Satish Tripathi; Singers: Mamta Sharma, Ajay Jaiswal, Vinod Rathod, Aishwarya Nigam, Nidhi Prabha, Abhijeet Sawant, Deepak Giri, Chandana Baruah and Shaan, Rating: **
Colombo, May 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka's tea exporters are lobbying for liberalized imports to expand the industry and make it into a tea hub by blending high quality tea from China, India and Kenya, an official said here Wednesday.
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) TV producer Rajan Shahi's "Kuch Toh Log Kahenge" has been shifted to a new time slot. The show, which was originally telecast at 8 p.m., will now be beamed at 11 in the night.
Nainital, May 11(ANI): A cleanliness drive to restore the Naini Lake was organized by the district administration here.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The International Woolmark Prize, known for nurturing talents like Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld, has come to Indian shores for the first time and shortlisted 10 designers. The selectors want those shortlisted to think global while using the country's rich heritage and handloom culture.
Film: 'Anna Bond'; Cast: Puneet Raj Kumar, Priyamani, Nidhi Subbaiah, Rangayana Raghu, Jackie Shroff, Gurudatt, Avinash, Neenasam Achyutha and others; Director: Suri; Producer: Parvathamma Raj Kumar; Art Director: Sahshidhara Adapa; Camera: Sathya Hegde; Music Director: Hari Krishna; Rating: ** 1/2
Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Actress Parineeti Chopra, who is busy promoting her second release "Ishaqzaade", says she is a trained singer and might take up singing seriously in future.
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) The true measure of a country's progress is not just its gross domestic product, but its human development index in which the empowerment of women is an important constituent, actress and activist Shabana Azmi said Monday.
Shimla, April 20 (IANS) The state museum in this Himachal Pradesh capital, a repository of the state's rich cultural, artistic and archaeological heritage, Friday got a new block to showcase rare miniature paintings.
Noida, April 14 (IANS) A 29-year-old woman died after falling from the third floor of a residential building in Noida Saturday, police said. Her husband was detained on suspicion that she was pushed to death.
If you have put on extra weight and fed of this burden, it?s the time for you to get the change. Experts say that, summer is the best getting slim and get the perfect shape without following any strict diet.
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) If you want to get into shape and shed those extra pounds, now is the best time to start. Summer is setting in and being slim and healthy in this season does not mean you have to go on a strict diet, say experts.
London, Feb 11 (ANI): Kate Upton, who is one of the top contenders to feature on the coveted Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover, showed off her enviable curves in variety of bikinis at a fashion show.
New York, Feb 9 (ANI): NFL star Mark Sanchez's girlfriend Kate Upton is one of the top contenders to clinch the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition cover.
Washington, Jan 19 (ANI): The tongue-twisting generic names assigned to drugs are products of 'stems' that describe everything from a drugs' function to its shape, a new study has revealed.
Washington, Jan 19 (ANI): The tongue-twisting generic names assigned to drugs are products of 'stems' that describe everything from a drugs' function to its shape, a new study has revealed.
Washington, Jan 3 (ANI): Almost three years after their highly publicized breakup, Brown and Rihanna stirred up speculation about a reunion on Twitter last week.
London, November 6 (ANI): The periodic table, which so far had 109 officially named chemical elements, added three more to its count Friday, following their approval by the General Assembly of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics.
Melbourne, Oct 22 (ANI): Your personality type, the kind of friends you keep, and even the TV shows you person watch can be determined by the brand of beer you drink, according to a new research.
Melbourne, Oct 21 (ANI): The creator of wacky products like smokeable chocolate, has now come out with a new innovation, which gives the same caffeine kick as a large cup of coffee minus the bad breath and calories.
Melbourne, Oct 21 (ANI): The creator of wacky products like smokeable chocolate, has come out with a new innovation, which has the same caffeine hit as a large cup of coffee minus the bad breath and calories.
Melbourne, Sept 23 (ANI): More than 80 per cent of Australians believe that they can understand what their pets are trying to say, a new survey has found.
Mumbai, Sep 23(ANI): The victims of various militant attacks in Mumbai have approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to receive the compensation promised to them by the Central and state governments.
Washington, Sept 14 (ANI): A diet that includes pure maple syrup may help to promote liver health, according to a new study.
London, Aug 5 (ANI): Retired English footballer Sir Geoff Hurst has landed a role in a new movie.
Washington, July 26 (ANI): Scientists at Strathclyde have developed methods by which authentic Scotch whisky can be differentiated from counterfeit brands.
London, July 18 (ANI): A typical female orgasm lasts just six to ten seconds but according to author and sex instructor Nicole Daedone, with the right partner and advanced technique, it can last for anything up to four months.
London, July 15 (ANI): News Corporation chairman Rupert Murdoch has dismissed claims that he is planning to sell or spin off all of his newspapers.
