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

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

Ajay Devgn to attend 'Singam 2' audio launch

May 25, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Chennai, May 25 (IANS) Bollywood film "Singham" fame Ajay Devgn, director Rohit Shetty and Kannada actor Kicha Sudeep will attend the audio launch of Suriya-starrer Tamil action-drama "Singam 2" here June 2.

Wedding card creativity at its best

May 17, 2013 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) If you can't afford high-end designer cards, fret not! Shopkeepers in the capital's favourite wedding cards destination of Chawri Bazar in old Delhi have affordable options. Whether it is paper or colour or size, everything can be customised without shelling out big bucks.

'Singam 2' set for June release (WIth Image)

May 12, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Chennai, May 12 (IANS) Tamil actor Suriya-starrer action-drama "Singam 2" is expected to release in the second of week of June.

'Soodhu Kavvum' an entertaining watch (Tamil Movie Review)

May 3, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Movie: "Soodhu Kavvum"; Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Sanchita Shetty, Radha Ravi, M.S. Bhaskar, Simha, Ashok Selvan, RJ Ramesh Thilak and Karuna Karan; Rating: ***1/2

Madhuri one of my best co-stars, says Juhi

May 1, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Actress Juhi Chawla, who is sharing the screen space with her once arch rival Madhuri Dixit for the first time in "Gulaab Gang", calls the "dhak dhak" girl her "one of the best co-stars" so far.

Debutant Abhay to play lead in Srinivasa Ramanujan biopic

April 29, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Chennai, April 29 (IANS) Debutant Tamil actor Abhay, grandson of yesteryear actors Gemini Ganeshan and Savithri, is set to reprise the role of math genius Srinivasa Ramanujan in upcoming Tamil-English bilingual "Ramanujan".

UN Women condemns Delhi minor's rape

April 24, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The United Nations has deplored the continuing cases of sexual violence in India, including the rape of a five-year-old girl in Delhi.

'Radha' fame Anvita Dutt to write song for Kangana

April 24, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Anvita Dutt, who wrote the popular song "Radha" for "Student Of The Year", will now pen a track for Kangna Ranuat for her upcoming drama "Queen".

Watch 'Gouravam' for $5 online

April 23, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Chennai, April 23 (IANS) In a bid to attract viewers across the world to watch the recently released Tamil-Telugu bilingual "Gouravam", its makers have made the film accessible online for a price of $5. However, this offer is to open to all countries except India and the US.

Prakash gives me freedom as producer: Radha Mohan (With Image)

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Chennai, April 21 (IANS) Having directed five of six Tamil films produced by Prakash Raj, Tamil director Radha Mohan describes the time spent with the actor-filmmaker as a "beautiful journey".

'Gouravam' - laudable, but not engaging (Tamil Movie Review)

April 20, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Movie: "Gouravam"; Cast: Sirish, Yami Gautam, Prakash Raj, Nassar, Elango Kumaravel, Sricharan and Anupama Kumar; Director: Radha Mohan; Rating: **1/2

I let my script choose the actors: Radha Mohan (With Image)

April 19, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Chennai, April 19 (IANS) Why doesn't Tamil director Radha Mohan, known for films like "Abhiyum Naanum" and "Mozhi", ever work with stars? He finalises the cast on the basis of the script and says if it would demand the presence of a superstar, he would work with one.

Minor girl raped by neighbour in Delhi

April 18, 2013 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A five-year-old girl was raped several times by her neighbour who abducted and kept her hostage inside his flat here for two days, said police Thursday.

Know about 'Singam 2' at click of mouse

April 17, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Chennai, April 17 (IANS) Now fans can know more about Suriya-starrer Tamil action-drama "Singam 2" at the click of a mouse as its makers are planning to launch an official website and hold contests to keep the fans engaged.

Never been one to choose easy path: Amrapali Gupta

April 16, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Actress Amrapali Gupta, who has replaced Nisha Nagpal as Tanveer in TV show "Qubool Hai", says her character may not be to everyone's liking, but that's where she sees the challenge for herself.

Andhra seeks Rs.1,904 crore drought relief

April 15, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Hyderabad, April 15 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government has sought financial assistance of Rs.1,904 crore towards drought relief, officials said Monday.

India wants to be part of solution in Afghanistan: Khurshid

April 8, 2013 at 10:45 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) India wants to be part of the solution and not part of the problem in Afghanistan though there are some quarters who view New Delhi as the latter, said External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Monday.

'Gounder' community seeks ban on Prakash Raj's 'Gouravam'

April 7, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Chennai, April 7 (IANS) The 'Gounder' community in Tamil Nadu has urged the state government to ban Prakash Raj's Tamil-Telugu bilingual production venture "Gouravam", contending that it feared the honour killing story may instigate communal disharmony.

Rains, hailstorms kill six, damage crops in Andhra

April 3, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Hyderabad, April 3 (IANS) Unseasonal rains in parts of Andhra Pradesh during the last three days have claimed six lives and damaged crops over 18,000 hectares, officials said.

Karthika rubbishes rumours on sister's behalf

April 2, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Chennai, April 2 (IANS) Southern actress Karthika Nair has rubbished rumours that her sister Thulasi is cast opposite veteran actor Vijaykanth's son in an upcoming Tamil film.

Rajinikanth, Kamal join fast to support Sri Lankan Tamils

April 2, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Chennai, April 2 (IANS) Stalwarts like Rajinikanth, Ajith Kumar, Kamal Haasan and many more Tuesday joined the members of the South Indian Film Artistes Association (SIFAA) in a day-long fast here to protest alleged "war crimes" against Tamils in Sri Lanka.

Tamil version of 'Gouravam' gets U certificate

March 30, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Chennai, March 30 (IANS) Prakash Raj's Tamil-Telugu bilingual "Gouravam" has been passed with a "U" certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for the Tamil version, while the Telugu version will be censored soon.

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".

Ambika turns director for 'Nizhal'

March 27, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Chennai, March 27 (IANS) Yesteryear actress Ambika, a popular south Indian face of the 1980s, has wielded the megaphone for upcoming Tamil-Malayalam bilingual romantic-thriller "Nizhal".

Bengal celebrates Holi with colours, songs, dances

March 27, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) Holi, or Dol Yatra, as the festival of colours is called in West Bengal, was celebrated with traditional fervour with songs, dances and prayers on Wednesday.

Hindu community in Pakistan celebrates Holi

March 27, 2013 at 9:46 AM

Karachi, Mar.27 (ANI): Hindus across Pakistan are celebrating Holi, the vibrant festival of colours.

Shreya Ghoshal to co-judge 'Indian Idol Junior'

March 21, 2013 at 4:41 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Melodious singer Shreya Ghoshal will share with composer duo Vishal-Shekhar the judges' panel of "Indian Idol Junior", aimed at talented children.

Unique Lath Maar Holi draws crowds to Braj Mandal

March 21, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Barsana (Mathura district) March 21 (IANS) Hundreds of pilgrims from many parts of India and some foreigners joined together Thursday to celebrate the famous Lath Maar Holi at Barsana, regarded as the birthplace of Radha, playmate of Sri Krishna, in Hindu mythology.

Drunk man opens fire at Delhi lawmaker's office, arrested

March 19, 2013 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) A 45-year-old drunk man was arrested for firing in the air at the office of a Congress legislator here Tuesday morning, said police.

'Only PM is entitled to use IAF aircraft for non-official visits': Antony

March 18, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 18 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Monday informed that as per the existing instructions, only Prime Minister is entitled to use Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft for non-official visits for reasons of security as well as for due performance as the head of the government.

Dhawan missed Govinda at 'Chashme Baddoor' shoot

March 17, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) David Dhawan, who churned out a string of hits with Govinda, says his bonding with the actor was the best and he missed him while shooting for "Chashme Baddoor" remake.

Four-day feast for jazz lovers in capital

March 12, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The third edition of Delhi International Jazz Festival starts in the capital March 15 and this time it will be four-day event instead of three.

'Need for all-women police stations' (With Image)

March 8, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Radha Sankaranarayanan, wife of Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan, Friday said opening of all-women police stations will give confidence to women to come forward and report crimes against them.

Govt. must explain why Hyderabad terror strike could not be avoided: Mulayam

February 22, 2013 at 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday condemned Thursday evening's twin bomb blasts in Hyderabad and questioned why the government had been unable to prevent these incidents despite having relevant intelligence inputs.

Draft food security bill an eyewash, say social groups

February 19, 2013 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Calling the government's draft of the national food security bill an eyewash, social activists Tuesday here said the present bill restricts people's entitlements and is devoid of any accountability.

Kadar Khan fine, upset with death rumours

February 8, 2013 at 5:55 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Veteran actor Kadar Khan is hale and hearty and says his family is really upset with rumours about his death doing the rounds on the social-networking sites.

Five-month-old Radha is dead

February 6, 2013 at 2:43 PM

Jaipur, Feb 6 (IANS) Five-month-old Radha, who had sustained severe injuries after her father, in a drunken fit, chewed off her nose and lips Jan 25, died in a hospital here Wednesday.

Rashtrapati Bhavan comes alive with folk, fusion dances

January 27, 2013 at 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Artists from the Republic Day Parade tableaux performed again before President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday, this time at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Age can't be barrier for acting: Thulasi Nair

January 27, 2013 at 11:20 AM

Chennai, Jan 27 (IANS) She is all of 16, ends up studying through Skype and feels the right encouragement and guidance will take her places in the world of acting. Thulasi Nair, who makes her debut with Mani Ratnam's Tamil romantic-drama "Kadal", says age has never been a roadblock for her.

Govinda's comedy is rustic: Juhi Chawla

January 23, 2013 at 2:32 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Actress Juhi Chawla, who has entertained audiences with her impeccable comic timing in many films, says she is a great fan of Govinda when it comes to comedy.

Sanjay Dutt's rendezvous with Rajinikanth (Movie Snippets)

January 22, 2013 at 2:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Actor Sanjay Dutt was delighted when he got an opportunity to spend some quality time with Tamil megastar Rajinikanth while shooting in Chennai.

Camera didn't make newcomer Thulasi Nair nervous

January 17, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) Thulasi Nair faced the camera for the first time for forthcoming Tamil romantic-drama "Kadal" and didn't experience any butterflies in her stomach.

My son was in Mani sir's safe hands: Karthik (With Image)

January 16, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Chennai, Jan 16 (IANS) Tamil actor Karthik says he knew his son Gautham Karthik, who is making his debut with Mani Ratnam's forthcoming Tamil romantic-drama "Kadal", was in safe hands and that was why he never visited him on the sets.

Gautham Karthik gets emotional

January 14, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Chennai, Jan 14 (IANS) Debutant Tamil actor Gautham Karthik, who will be seen in Mani Ratnam's romantic-drama "Kadal", is happy that viewers have accepted him and sends them a heartfelt thanks.

Southern artists on hunger strike, demand service tax exemption

January 7, 2013 at 3:43 PM

Chennai, Jan 7 (IANS) The imposition of service tax on actors will induce tax evasion and create black money, said leading actors, directors, theatre owners and others here who are on hunger-strike demanding the tax be scrapped.

Aryabhata award for top defence scientist Saraswat

December 31, 2012 at 9:09 PM

Bangalore, Dec 31 (IANS) V.K. Saraswat, scientific advisor to defence minister and director-general of the state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has been selected for the Astronautical Society of India (ASI)'s prestigious Aryabhata Award 2011 in recognition of his outstanding contributions and lifetime achievements.

Jammu & Kashmir developing border areas to promote tourism

December 21, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Jammu, Dec 21 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir tourism department is developing at least two areas close to the international border with Pakistan to promote tourism in the state, a minister said Friday.

Shiamak says Varun is teacher's dream (Movie Snippets)

December 21, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Mumbai, Dec 21 (IANS) Actor Varun Dhawan, who impressed with his smooth dance moves in hit debut movie "Student Of The Year", grooved and cheered at his guru, choreographer Shiamak Davar's recent show and Davar is all praise for him.

Tough task for Delhi against Baroda

November 16, 2012 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Though feeling confident after an outright win over Odisha at home, Delhi face a tough task ahead as they take on Baroda in the third round of their Ranji Trophy Group B tie.

Karzai arrives in Mumbai

November 9, 2012 at 9:49 PM

Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai arrived in Mumbai Friday afternoon on the first leg of his four-day visit to India, an official said here.

Bengal folk meets Kerala's spirituality in Parvathy Baul's music (With Image)

November 9, 2012 at 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Art, performance and regional integration merge in the folk music of Parvathy Baul, one of the country's top Baul musicians from Bengal, who balances her training as an artist from Shantiniketan's Kala Bhavan with the devotional music of the wandering minstrels that she has carried down south to Kerala.

Shaan sings with sons for 'Himmatwala' remake (Movie Snippets)

October 25, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Singer Shaan is excited after singing a song with his sons Soham and Shubh for the remake of 1983 film "Himmatwala".

NCP fields 12 candidates in Himachal polls

October 14, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Shimla, Oct 14 (IANS) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Sunday announced it would field 12 candidates for the assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh.

Thulasi follows her sister's footsteps

September 29, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) Tamil actress Thulasi Nair, currently working in Mani Ratnam's much-anticipated movie "Kadal", has signed her second project titled "Yaan". She will be seen with Jiiva, the same actor her sister Karthika Nair started her career with, a few years back.

A decade of death at the site of devotion (Timeline)

September 25, 2012 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) One person was killed and 12 others were injured when a stampede broke out in the Hanuman temple in Panki on the outskirts of Kanpur Tuesday. This is the third such incident in the country in three days.

Death at site of devotion (Timeline)

September 24, 2012 at 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) At least nine people died of suffocation and nearly 120 others fainted at a prayer hall in Deoghar district of Jharkhand Monday when tens of thousands of people gathered at an ashram on the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Thakur Anukul Chand.

Over 500,000 pilgrims visit Manimahesh in Himachal

September 23, 2012 at 6:59 PM

Chamba (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 23 (IANS) The 45-day annual pilgrimage to the Manimahesh lake located at an altitude of 13,500 feet in Himachal Pradesh ended peacefully Sunday, an official said.

Stampede kills two in Mathura temple

September 23, 2012 at 10:51 AM

Mathura, Sep 23 (IANS) Two women died early Sunday as massive crowds thronged the Radha Rani temple in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district, police said.

'Kadal' to be dubbed in Telugu as 'Kadali'

September 19, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Chennai, Sep 19 (IANS) Ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam's upcoming Tamil film "Kadal" will be dubbed in Telugu as "Kadali".

Jammu parties boycott former interlocutors

September 2, 2012 at 8:41 PM

Jammu, Sep 2 (IANS) Jammu-centric political parties are boycotting the meeting with former interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir who are touring the state to get feedback on their report submitted to the government aimed at showing a way forward to resolve the Kashmir dispute.

Wives of Indian sailors thank Pakistan

September 2, 2012 at 1:37 PM

Islamabad, Sep 2 (IANS) The wives of two Indian sailors freed by Somali pirates have thanked Pakistan for its role in negotiating their husbands' release, the Dawn reported Sunday.

Panthers Party to boycott meet with former interlocutors

August 30, 2012 at 7:07 PM

Jammu, Aug 30 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir's Panthers Party Thursday said it would not meet the two former interlocutors arriving in Jammu Sunday for a three-day interaction with political parties and members of civil society over a report on the state.

US lauds India's role in eradicating polio

August 28, 2012 at 9:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The US appreciates India's role in eradicating polio and the joint effort by both the countries towards ensuring child survival, US representative to the United Nations Susan Rice said here Tuesday.

Bill to relax land ceiling law in Himachal

August 27, 2012 at 6:50 PM

Shimla, Aug 27 (IANS) In the run up to the assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh, the state government Monday introduced a bill to amend the land ceiling law to allow religious organisations to buy land in excess of the upper limit.

Cop suspended for stealing mobile phone

August 19, 2012 at 9:00 PM

Ghaziabad, Aug 19 (IANS) A policeman was suspended Sunday on the basis of CCTV footage that showed him stealing the mobile phone of a sales executive from an opticals shop here, an official said.

Pakistan allows Hindu pilgrims to cross into India after detention

August 11, 2012 at 5:21 PM

Amritsar, Aug.11 (ANI): Pakistan has allowed a group of Hindus pilgrims to cross into India after seven hours of detention, despite reports that they were planning to migrate to escape from abductions and attacks on their business establishments.

Janmashtami celebrations: Prayers, fasts, fervour grips Delhi

August 10, 2012 at 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Queues of devotees outside temples, little children dressed up as Krishna with flutes in hand and a peacock feather stuck on the headbands, elaborate tableaux depicting the birth of Lord Krishna - Delhi was gripped by Janmashtami fervour Friday.

Bihar students form human chain to spread environmental awareness

August 9, 2012 at 7:45 PM

Patna, Aug.9 (ANI): Students from different schools and colleges formed a human chain here on Thursday to spread awareness about the need for protecting the environment and conservation of natural resources.

'No decision yet on Kashmir interlocutors' report: Government

August 8, 2012 at 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The government has not taken any decision on the interlocutors report on Jammu and Kashmir submitted last year and is not planning any mechanism to implement the recommendations, Minister of State of Home Jitendra Singh said Wednesday.

Six juveniles escape from Rajasthan detention centre

August 3, 2012 at 10:27 PM

Jaipur, Aug 3 (IANS) Six juvenile offenders, aged between 14 and 17 years, overpowered two security guards at a detention centre here and escaped, officials said Friday, adding a hunt was on for them.

Double for Fahad Kutty at National Racing

July 29, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Coimbatore, July 29 (IANS) Mumbai's Fahad Kutty of Team Game Over completed a splendid double in the Indian Junior Touring Cars class at the 15th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship here Sunday.

Classy Balu leaves field cold in national racing

July 28, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Coimbatore, July 28 (IANS) Arjun Balu (Tiger Sport), marked his return to touring car racing with a brilliant win in the super saloon class on the opening day of the second round of the 15th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship here Saturday.

Full grid of Swift unlikely in National Championship

July 27, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Coimbatore, July 27 (IANS) As the cars rev up their engines for the start of the second round of the 15th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship here this weekend at the Kari Motor Speedway circuit, a full grid of upgraded Formula LGB Swift appears unlikely with nearly half of the 30 cars far from race readiness.

Kolkata plays host to sex workers conference

July 22, 2012 at 4:27 PM

Kolkata, July 22 (ANI): Sex workers from over 41 countries, who were denied permission to attend the International AIDS Conference in the U.S., held a parallel conference here.

RSS to burn copy of Kashmir interlocutors report

July 17, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Chandigarh, July 17 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) will burn copies of the Jammu and Kashmir interlocutors' "dangerous" report across the country soon, a senior leader said here Tuesday.

Neeta Lulla to present 'Radha' at LFW

July 17, 2012 at 2:32 PM

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Neeta Lulla will present a collection named Radha at the Lakme Fashion Week winter-festive 2012 and clarifies that it is not traditional.

Uttarakhand CM Bahuguna wins Sitarganj Assembly seat

July 11, 2012 at 7:36 PM

Dehradun, July 11 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna won the Sitarganj Assembly seat by a record margin of 39,954 votes on Wednesday over his nearest BJP rival Prakash Pant.

Sangma to meet BJP legislators in Lucknow Wednesday

July 10, 2012 at 3:12 PM

Lucknow, July 10 (IANS) Purno Sagma, the presidential candidate of the BJP, BJD, AIADMK and several other parties, will visit the Uttar Pradesh capital Wednesday to canvass support for the July 19 poll..

Vijaykumar, Feroze bag honours in National racing

July 8, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Coimbatore, July 8 (IANS) In what turned out to be Indian version of the Demolition Derby, veteran B. Vijayakumar of Prime Racing emerged almost unscathed from the wreckage and chaos to win the Super Saloon class race in the Touring Cars category as the curtain came down on the first round of the JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship here Sunday.

Interlocutors' report favours separatists: Joshi

June 23, 2012 at 3:48 PM

Jammu, June 23 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Murli Manohar Joshi here Saturday called the central government interlocutors' report on Jammu and Kashmir as "dangerous" and said it favours separatists and discourages nationalist forces.

'Teri Meri Kahaani': Uninteresting story, flat jokes (IANS Hindi Film Review)

June 23, 2012 at 12:19 AM

Film: 'Teri Meri Kahaani'; Starring: Shahid Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra; Directed by: Kunal Kohli; Rating:**

Raju was an ideal officer, says Kaarthikeyan

June 21, 2012 at 7:17 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Former NIA chief Radha Vinod Raju, who died Thursday, was an ideal police officer, former CBI chief D.R. Kaarthikeyan said.

Radha Vinod Raju: a rare security expert, fine professional (Tribute)

June 21, 2012 at 12:53 PM

He was a devout Hindu who always kept a Bhagawat Gita by his side. He was secular to the core. He was a thorough professional, never showed bias, treated everyone fairly, and never compromised to go up the ladder. Above all, Radha Vinod Raju, the first head of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) who died Thursday, was an excellent human being.

Former NIA chief Radha Vinod Raju is dead

June 21, 2012 at 10:13 AM

Kochi, June 21 (IANS) Radha Vinod Raju, the first chief of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and one of India's finest police officers, died here early Thursday due to lung complications, a doctor said.

Radha Vinod Raju is dead

June 21, 2012 at 8:45 AM

Kochi, June 21 (IANS) Radha Vinod Raju, the first chief of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), died here early Thursday due to lung complications, a doctor said. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Radha Vinod Raju seriously ill

June 19, 2012 at 6:31 PM

Kochi, June 19 (IANS) Radha Vinod Raju, the first chief of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), is seriously ill, according to doctors treating him at a private hospital here.

Men who robbed in police uniform arrested

June 11, 2012 at 9:27 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) They dressed like policemen and gave safety tips to unsuspecting women about the dangers of wearing jewellery on the streets. Finally, they robbed the victims of valuables using glib talk.

Kashmir interlocutors' report ambiguous: Rajnath Singh

June 1, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Srinagar, June 1 (IANS) The report of the central government's interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir was 'ambiguous' but the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has not rejected it, senior party leader Rajnath Singh said here Friday.

Government to call all-party meet on J&K panel report

May 31, 2012 at 6:23 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The government Thursday said it plans to call an all-party meet on the report of the Group of Interlocutors for Jammu and Kashmir and urged the political parties to have an informed debate on the issue.

Buenos Aires night club sways to Sanskrit melodies

May 26, 2012 at 2:18 PM

Buenos Aires, May 26 (IANS) If you are in Buenos Aires don't forget to visit this trendy night club because you will be in for a huge surprise! Here, you won't come across salsa or reggaton music like most such places do, but soulful Sanskrit melodies that rent the air.

Govt. welcomes informed debate on J-K interlocutors' report

May 24, 2012 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): The Home Ministry has welcomed the recommendation of the three interlocutors to review all central acts and articles of the Indian Constitution related to the state of Jammu and Kashmir after 1952.

BJP amends constitution to extend Gadkari's term

May 24, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday passed an amendment to its constitution which will now enable party president Nitin Gadkari's term to be extended by another three years.

Review central laws applicable in Kashmir: Interlocutors

May 24, 2012 at 3:19 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) A constitutional committee should review all central laws extended to Jammu and Kashmir and make permanent article 370 of the constitution that grants the state special status, a three-member team of interlocutors led by journalist Dileep Padgaonkar has recommended. The panel had been tasked with ascertaining the views of the people on resolving the Kashmir tangle.

Review central laws applicable in Kashmir: interlocutors

May 24, 2012 at 2:10 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) A constitutional committee should review all central laws extended to Jammu and Kashmir and make permanent article 370 of the constitution that grants the state special status, a three-member team of interlocutors led by journalist Dileep Padgaonkar has recommended. The panel had been tasked with ascertaining the views of the people on resolving the Kashmir tangle.

'The Forest' terrorises despite the cliche (IANS MOvie Review)

May 11, 2012 at 5:18 PM

Film: 'The Forest'; Cast: Nandana Sen, Jaaved Jaaferi and Ankur Vikal; Director: Ashvin Kumar; Rating: ***

Radha of 'The Forest' all silk and steel: Nandana Sen

May 10, 2012 at 10:46 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) Nandana Sen says that her character of Radha in Ashvin Kumar's "The Forest", is the oldest she has ever played and one which is "silk and steel", displaying both a sharp tongue and a soft heart.

Tagore as India's peace envoy: book project by ICWA

May 8, 2012 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) He is revered the world over for his prodigious literary output, including thousands of poems and songs. But what the world will now get to know about Rabindranath Tagore is that through his travels to over 30 countries he became India's peace envoy and outlined a vision of humanism and unity of mankind.

Developing nations should work together: President Patil

April 25, 2012 at 1:25 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Welcoming the envoys of 12 countries, President Pratibha Patil Tuesday said it was very important to work together and have institutions in which the voices from developing countries find expression owing to the global financial crisis and developments in the Euro zone.

Indian MPs in New Zealand to meet PM

April 12, 2012 at 6:27 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, leading an Indian parliamentary delegation, Thursday left for New Zealand on an official trip during which she will call on acting Prime Minister Bill English.

Delhi BJP worker killed, party councillor arrested

April 11, 2012 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillor was arrested for allegedly instigating his supporters to knife a party worker to death ahead of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections, police said Wednesday.