Ram Krishna Samadhi Road

Everything you need to know about Ram Krishna Samadhi Road: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Ram Krishna Samadhi Road: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Robotics, kick-boxing, horse-riding camps for children this summer (Trend Feature)

May 19, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Thirteen-year-old Amandeep Singh learnt to paint during the last summer vacation. This year, he has set his mind on kick-boxing, for which he is actively encouraged by his middle-class parents. His sister Simran, who is two years his senior, told her working parents that she wants to take up pottery - and wants to take it up as a career later in life.

No separate samadhis; VVIPs now to have common memorial place

May 17, 2013 at 11:02 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has gave its approval for construction of a 'Rashtriya Smriti', a common memorial site near Ekta Sthal in New Delhi, for performing the last rites of national leaders.

May consider tougher laws for juveniles: Tirath

May 14, 2013 at 3:10 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The government might consider amending existing laws to make them tougher for juveniles who commit heinous crimes repeatedly, a minister said Tuesday.

Manmohan Singh congratulates Karnataka CM nominee Siddaramaiah

May 11, 2013 at 2:30 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, May 11 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, today congratulated K. Siddaramaiah on his election as Chief Minister of Karnataka, and also wished him well for the future.

K. Siddaramaiah to be next Karnataka Chief Minister

May 10, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Bangalore, May 10 (ANI): K. Siddaramaiah, a five-time MLA from Varuna in south Karnataka, was on Friday selected to be the new chief minister of the state.

'Go Goa Gone' gets clearance in Goa, banned in Kuwait

May 10, 2013 at 1:02 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna's D.K.'s "Go Goa Gone" has got a clearance certificate from the Goa government, but the movie hasn't got a green signal in Kuwait and Nepal.

Hyderabad group offers rescued dogs for free adoption

May 4, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Hyderabad, May 4 (IANS) Bring home a forever friend this weekend: That is the slogan of a group of volunteers here offering rescued dogs for free adoption.

Campaigning ends for Karnataka assembly election

May 3, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Bangalore, May 3 (ANI): Campaigning for the Karnataka assembly election came to an end on Friday evening.

How about a 'Zombie Keel-er' donut?

May 3, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Picture this - a donut, dipped in white chocolate, topped with blood red jelly and dark blueberry compote - it's the 'Zombie Keel-er', a special donut created as part of a tie-up with Bollywood's upcoming zombie comedy "Go Goa Gone".

'Go Goa Gone' made in lesser budget than Saif's usual films

May 3, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Filmmaker Krishna D.K., who is awaiting the release of his zombie comedy film "Go Goa Gone", says the budget of the film is much lesser than any of Saif Ali Khan "kind of films".

Sikh protests at 10 Janpath, Congress office

May 2, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) On the second day of protests, Sikh groups shouted slogans Thursday outside Congress president Sonia Gandhi's residence and the Congress office over the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

YVS Chowdary to direct two sequels to his hit films

May 2, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Telugu filmmaker YVS Chowdary, who is awaiting the release of his directorial venture "Rey", is keen to direct sequels to two of his Telugu hits -- "Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo" and "Seethayya" -- over the next two years.

Sikh protests at 10 Janpath, Congress office

May 2, 2013 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) On the second day of protests, Sikh groups shouted slogans outside Congress president Sonia Gandhi's residence and the Congress office Thursday, over the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Shooting for Saif, Ileana romantic-comedy to start in June

May 2, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) After wrapping up zombie comedy "Go Goa Gone", director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. will start shooting for Saif Ali Khan and Ileana D'Cruz starrer romantic comedy in June.

Activists demand SC, ST sub plans as legislation

April 27, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Activists and former bureaucrats working on Dalit issues Saturday demanded that two sub-plans for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes be passed as legislation to help in uplifting the marginalised groups.

Krishna says he is a 'foot soldier trying to pump up support for Congress'

April 27, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Bangalore, Apr. 27 (ANI): Former External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Saturday dismissed media speculation that he would be a probable chief ministerial candidate if the Congress Party comes to power in Karnataka, saying he was a foot soldier of the party and was making attempt to garner support for the outfit in his own capacity.

Krishna says he is a 'foot soldier trying to pump up support for Congress'

April 27, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Bangalore, Apr. 27 (ANI): Former External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Saturday dismissed media speculation that he would be a probable chief ministerial candidate if the Congress Party comes to power in Karnataka, saying he was a foot soldier of the party and was making attempt to garner support for the outfit in his own capacity.

Krishna distressed over 'inhuman' attack on Sarabjit Singh inside Pak jail

April 27, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Bangalore, Apr. 27 (ANI): Expressing shock over the brutal attack on Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner on death row in Pakistan, former External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Saturday said the Indian High Commission in Islamabad should take up the matter very seriously with the Pakistani authorities.

Proud to be part of 'Kalicharan': Chandini

April 27, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Chennai, April 27 (IANS) Southern actress Chandini Tamilarasan, who is making her Telugu debut with upcoming action-drama "Kalicharan", is proud to be associated with the project. She says she is happy to have bagged such an important role early on in her career.

One of every five Indian kids acutely malnourished: Krishna Tirath

April 26, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Nearly 20 percent of children in the country suffer from acute malnutrition, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath informed the Lok sabha Friday.

Granules India's net profit up by 8 percent

April 25, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Hyderabad, April 25 (IANS) Granules India Ltd., a fast growing pharmaceutical manufacturing company, has reported eight percent growth in the net profit during 2012-13.

Man gets 10 years jail for raping minor

April 24, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A Delhi court has sentenced a man for 10 years jail for raping the minor daughter of his friend after entering his house, when her parents were not there and she was sleeping.

Ben Kingsley to be in India to shoot for 'Avengers 2'?

April 23, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) "Gandhi" fame Oscar award winning British actor Ben Kingsley is likely to come to India in September to shoot a film.

Not just a guest appearance in 'Go Goa Gone': Saif

April 19, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Actor Saif Ali Khan, who plays the role of a zombie slayer named Boris in his forthcoming co-production "Go Goa Gone", says his part is more than just a guest appearance.

I hope 'Go Goa Gone' doesn't get banned: Saif

April 18, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Actor-producer Saif Ali Khan, who was seen using abusive language in 'Go Goa Gone', quips that he is hoping that the film gets 'A' certificate and doesn't get banned.

Ajit Pawar fasts in Pune to atone for objectionable 'urine' remark

April 14, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Pune, April 14 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar went on a day-long fast at the Yashwantrao Chavan Samadhi sthal in Karad on Sunday in an act of self-introspection over his objectionable 'urine' remark on the state's drought situation.

Combination of fear, comedy will pull in audiences: Raj Nidimoru

April 13, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) "Go Goa Gone" co-director Raj Nidimoru believes a heady combination of fear and comedy will work amongst today's audience.

'Digital mirror' brings new meaning to shopping

April 8, 2013 at 2:05 PM

London, Apr. 8 (ANI): Brisbane-based entrepreneur Yazz Krishna has taken a giant leap, rolling out retail technology across the country connecting the real world with the digital.

Zombie films cater to two types of people: Krishna D.K. (Interview)

March 31, 2013 at 10:50 AM

Chennai, March 31 (IANS) With approximately a million hits within three days since the release of the trailer of his film "Go Go Gone", touted to be India's first zombie film, filmmaker Krishna D.K. says zombie culture in India is catching up and these films usually cater to two types of audiences.

Sonia seeks Krishna's help on Karnataka poll candidates

March 29, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, March 29 (IANS) Amid reports of sharp differences among Karnataka Congress leaders over candidates for the May 5 assembly polls, former state chief minister S.M. Krishna arrived in New Delhi Friday to assist Congress president Sonia Gandhi to resolve the issue.

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.

'Go Goa Gone' trailer trending online

March 26, 2013 at 3:38 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The trailer of directors Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K's upcoming zombie comedy film "Go Goa Gone" has started trending on social networking site Twitter after its online release Tuesday.

LFW: My line celebrates my heritage, says Krishna Mehta

March 24, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Designer Krishna Mehta, who displayed an edgy, colourful and elegant collection at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013, says that her line is a celebration of her Indian heritage.

Mulayam praises Advani, says BJP leader never lies

March 23, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Lucknow, March 23 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Mulayam Singh Yadav Saturday publicly heaped praise on Lal Krishna Advani here, saying the senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader "does not lie".

Krishna statue leaves for Guruvayoor

March 14, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Mathura, March 14 (IANS) Sri Krishna, the presiding deity of Braj Dhaam here, has been taken to the famed Guryayoor temple in Kerala.

Cabinet defers anti-rape law bill, refers it to Group of Ministers

March 12, 2013 at 12:11 PM

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Tuesday deferred its decision on the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, which proposes a life term to those found guilty of committing rape crimes.

Cabinet defers anti-rape law bill, refers it to Group of Ministers

March 12, 2013 at 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Tuesday deferred its decision on the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, which proposes a life term to those found guilty of committing rape crimes.

Ram Singh should have been punished by law: Minister

March 11, 2013 at 12:59 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) After one of the six accused in the Dec 16 gang-rape case committed suicide Monday, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath said it would have been better had he been punished by law.

President Mukherjee leaves on three-day visit to Mauritius

March 11, 2013 at 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 11 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee left for Mauritius on a three-day visit today during which he will be the chief guest at the National Day celebrations of that nation.

President Mukherjee to be chief guest at Mauritius National Day

March 10, 2013 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 10 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will be the chief guest at the 45th Mauritius Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday.

BJP defends Advani's perception on party's credentials

March 10, 2013 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 10 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said party veteran Lal Krishna Advani's remark was a reminder to pull up their socks ahead of the 2014 general elections.

Allocation to women and child development ministry hiked

February 28, 2013 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Thursday proposed to hike the allocation to the women and child development ministry by 15 percent from Rs.17,263 crore ($3,219 million) to Rs.20,350 crore ($3,795 million) this fiscal.

No lowering of age of juvenile under law: Krishna Tirath

February 27, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The government Wednesday ruled out reducing the age of a juvenile under the law, saying it would go against the interests of the nation's juvenile population.

Parliament passes protection of women at workplace bill

February 26, 2013 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Parliamentary approval was Tuesday accorded to a bill seeking to provide protection to women from sexual harassment at workplace, including millions of unorganised workers like the domestic help.

World's largest Vedic temple to be ready by 2016, says Iskcon

February 25, 2013 at 8:59 PM

Kolkata, Feb 25 (IANS) The International Society of Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) Monday said the world's largest Vedic temple 'Chandrodaya Mandir', which is under construction at West Bengal's Mayapur, would be inaugurated in 2016.

Visually impaired navigators guide drivers in unique car rally in Ahmedabad

February 17, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 17 (ANI): In a reversal of roles, the visually impaired guided the able sighted through the rally course that was organised in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Lakhs take holy dip in Konark

February 17, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 17 (IANS) More than five lakh devotees Sunday took a holy dip in Odisha's temple town Konark and offered prayers to the sun god on the occasion of Magha Saptami.

Emami reviews investment plans in Egypt

February 11, 2013 at 10:59 PM

Kolkata, Feb 11 (IANS) Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Emami Ltd is considering a four-five percent hike in prices of some products and reviewing plans of investment in Egypt, company officials said Monday.

Vedanta inks sponsorship deal with Krishna Poonia

February 7, 2013 at 10:19 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 7 (IANS) Vedanta Group Thursday inked a two-year sponsorship agreement with discus thrower Krishna Poonia, the first Indian female athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal, a company official said.

Padmapriya buries the hatchet with Nishad (Malayalam Movie Snippets)

February 7, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Thiruvanathapuram, Feb 7 (IANS) Actress Padmapriya has finally resolved the ongoing feud with Malayalam filmmaker M.A. Nishad after an open discussion.

Zeenat Aman to marry 36-year-old businessman from Mumbai?

February 5, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (ANI): Yester years Bollywood biggest superstar Zeenat Aman is planning to tie the knot with a 36-year-old business man from Mumbai.

New anti-rape laws will create fear among offenders: Krishna Tirath

February 2, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 2 (ANI): Reiterating that the government is committed to ensure stringent punishment for crimes against women, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath on Saturday said that the ordinance approved by the Union Cabinet on the basis of the Justice Verma Committee report, will definitely create fear among the criminal elements of the society.

Fake note printing unit busted

February 2, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 2 (IANS) Police have busted a counterfeit currency notes-printing unit in Odisha's Bargarh district and arrested three people for circulating the notes in nearby areas, an official said Saturday.

Suneesh Neendoor to direct 'Krishna Yaksha' (Malayalam Movie Snippets)

January 31, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 31 (IANS) After "Nombaram", Malayalam film scriptwriter Suneesh Neendoor is set to go behind the camera for his new movie "Krishna Yaksha".

Declining sex-ratio cause for concern, says Tirath

January 24, 2013 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Union Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath Thursday expressed concern over the declining sex-ratio, specially in affluent sections of society.

PM gives away National Bravery Awards to 22 children

January 24, 2013 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan.24 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday presented the National Bravery Awards to 22 children from 12 states across the country at his residence.

Thriller or romance or animation - take your pick this week! (IANS Preview)

January 22, 2013 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The much-talked about mega-budget action-packed thriller "Race 2" is coming out this Friday alongside small romantic film "Akaash Vani". If they don't whet your appetite, you can choose 3D-animation film "Main Krishna Hoon" to satiate your cravings for movies.

Krishna Tirath to inaugurate conference on implementation of PWDVA

January 21, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the sixth national conference on implementation of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (2005) here today.

Krishna Tirath to inaugurate conference on implementation of PWDVA

January 21, 2013 at 11:04 AM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the sixth national conference on implementation of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (2005) here today.

Krishna Tirath to inaugurate conference on implementation of PWDVA- 2005

January 18, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan.18 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the sixth national conference on implementation of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (2005) on January 21.

Former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri remembered on 47th death anniversary

January 11, 2013 at 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 11 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee today led the nation in paying tribute to late Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 47th death anniversary.

No consensus on death for rapists, accord on fast-track courts

January 4, 2013 at 11:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) A meeting of state police chiefs and chief secretaries here Friday did not arrive at a consensus on the issue of death penalty for rape convicts, but broadly agreed to bring down the legally defined age of "juvenile" to 16 from 18 and fast-track trials of offences against women, officials said.

Why Pongal is important for business of cinema?

January 2, 2013 at 12:47 PM

Chennai, Jan 2 (IANS) Come Pongal and cineastes in southern India flock to theatres in large numbers giving the film industry special reason to celebrate the four-day harvest festival.

Dairy farm in Pune opts for musical therapy to boost milk production

December 25, 2012 at 5:57 PM

Pune, Dec. 25 (ANI): A dairy farm near Pune opted for musical therapy to soothe its dairy cows in order to boost milk yields.

Pune dairy farm opts for musical therapy to boost milk production

December 25, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Pune, Dec 25 (ANI): A farm near Pune in Maharashtra has opted for musical therapy to soothe its dairy cows in order to boost milk yields.

Delhi gangrape: Sushma Swaraj demands special parliament session

December 22, 2012 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj Saturday asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to call a special session of parliament to frame a law providing for exemplary punishment for crimes against women.

US school tries to avoid religious controversy by not chanting 'Om' in yoga

December 17, 2012 at 3:18 PM

Washington, Dec. 17 (ANI): A school in California is avoiding chanting Sanskrit words, "Om," or clasping hands in the prayer position in yoga, so as to steer clear of any religious controversy.

'Go Goa Gone' to release on Valentine's Day?

December 13, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) Saif Ali Khan's "Go Goa Gone" will hit the screens in the New Year, and director Raj Nidimoru says it might release Feb 14, which happens to be Valentine's Day.

Vishal's 'Pattatthu Yaanai' launched

December 12, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Chennai, Dec 12 (IANS) A new Tamil romantic drama, "Pattatthu Yaanai", was launched here Wednesday, to coincide with the date 12.12.12.

Don't look down on Telugu film industry: Krishna DK (Interview)

December 11, 2012 at 11:20 AM

Chennai, Dec 11 (IANS) The Telugu film industry is as big as Bollywood and should not be looked down upon, says filmmaker Krishna DK, who has co-directed Hindi films such as "99" and "Shor in the City" and is now all set to release his maiden Telugu crime-comedy "D for Dopidi".

Aamir keen on bringing Mahabharata to celluloid

December 7, 2012 at 11:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Superstar Aamir Khan dreams of bringing the epic tale of Mahabharata on the big screen, but says he lacks courage to do it.

I'm a choosy about my films: Vishal Krishna

December 4, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Chennai, Dec 4 (IANS) Tamil actor Vishal Krishna says he is neither a winner, nor a loser, but a chooser when it comes to his films.

Yeddyurappa quits BJP, firm to make new party

November 30, 2012 at 12:55 PM

After serving about 40 years to BJP, former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa is all set to resign from his membership of the Assembly as well as from the BJP today.

Yeddyurappa quits BJP

November 30, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Bangalore, Nov 30 (ANI): Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa on Friday formally quit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), sending his resignation letter to president Nitin Gadkari.

Yeddyurappa to formally quit BJP today

November 30, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Bangalore, Nov 30 (ANI): Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa is all set to resign from his membership of the Assembly as well as sever his 40-year-old association with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Debutant producer confident 'Genius' will succeed

November 29, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Chennai, Nov 29 (IANS) It may be his first film, but Telugu producer Dasari Kiran has complete confidence in his forthcoming drama "Genius" and its success.

Most Indians feel animals, people have equal rights: study

November 27, 2012 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) More than 85 percent Indians believe that animals have as many rights as people, says recent research on animal welfare.

ONGC to tie up with ConocoPhillips for shale gas in India

November 26, 2012 at 8:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) State?run oil and natural gas explorer ONGC will next month tie up with US energy firm ConocoPhillips for exploration of shale gas in India.

'Bannada Kode' ? touching tale, but poor narration (Kannada Film Review)

November 18, 2012 at 7:23 PM

Film: "Bannada Kode": Cast: Baby Suhasini, Yathiraj, Rohith Kumar Kateel, Master Chiranjeevi, Sharanya, Mohini and others; Director: Krishna Belthangadi; Producer: Harish Bellaala; Camera: Vishnu Prasad; Music Director: Neville; Rating: **1/2

FIR against Gowda, Krishna, Yeddyurappa on highway project

November 17, 2012 at 10:10 PM

Bangalore, Nov 17 (IANS) A first information report (FIR) was Saturday filed by police against three former Karnataka chief ministers ? H.D. Deve Gowda, S.M. Krishna and B.S. Yeddyurappa ? over their alleged role in irregularities in a highway project.

Vishal Karwal to enter 'Bigg Boss', doesn't want to prejudge

November 10, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Vishal Karwal, a former "Roadies" participant, "Splitsvilla" winner and a TV actor, enters reality show "Bigg Boss 6" Saturday, and says he does not want to be judgmental about any of its celebrity contestants.

'Delhi Safari' in Oscar race, Advani thrilled

November 8, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Mumbai, Nov 8 (IANS) Filmmaker Nikhil Advani's 3D animation movie "Delhi Safari" has been shortlisted for consideration for the best animated feature film category for the 85th Oscars. He is thrilled and urges Indian studios to start investing in such projects.

Advani lauds BJP, says 'no ambitions of becoming PM now'

November 8, 2012 at 1:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 8 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani on Thursday said that he has no ambitions to become the Prime Minister now, and added that his party has given him much more admiration than the topmost post of the country.

Advani turns 85 today; BJP Prez greets him

November 8, 2012 at 12:25 PM

Senior BJP Leader Lal Krishna Advani Thursday turned 85-year old and many leaders including BJP President Nitish Gadkari wished him for his long and healthy life.............

Need to recognise work by women: Tirath

November 7, 2012 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Union minister Krishna Tirath Wednesday stressed the need to recognise and value the "invisible work" done by women at home and in other sectors.

Beleaguered Gadkari meets Sushma, Rajnath in Delhi

November 7, 2012 at 1:52 PM

Under fire Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari, who has become the centre of controversies, facing resignation demands by some party leaders and opposition due to alleged graft charges and his statement over Vivekanand, Wednesday met to senior party leader Sushma Swaraj and Rajnath Singh seeking support for him..............

Under fire Gadkari meets Sushma Swaraj, Rajnath Singh in Delhi

November 7, 2012 at 11:54 AM

New Delhi, Nov. 7 (ANI): Amid intense pressure by a section of party leaders demanding his resignation on corruption charges, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari met senior party leader Sushma Swaraj here on Wednesday.

RIL hopes CAG won't do a performance audit of KG-D6 block

November 3, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) Reliance Industries Saturday said the Comptroller and Auditor General's right to conduct a performance audit does not apply to private companies.

CAG has right to examine efficiency of RIL

November 3, 2012 at 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) India's official auditor Saturday made it clear that its audit of Reliance Industries-operated Krishna-Godavari (KG) oil and gas block off Andhra Pradesh coast has to be a performance audit and not just a financial one.

'Krishna Aur Kans' wins special award

November 3, 2012 at 2:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Indian animated movie "Krishna Aur Kans", inspired by mythological characters, was recently given a special jury award by Association of International Du Film D' Animation (ASIFA) for best animation and special effects.

'Delhi Safari', 'Hey Krishna' in run for Oscar nod

November 3, 2012 at 2:39 PM

Los Angeles, Nov 3 (IANS) Indian animation films "Delhi Safari" and "Hey Krishna" ("Krishna Aur Kans") have been submitted for shortlist for the best animated feature film category of the 85th Academy Awards.

BJP struggles to clean Bangalore - and its own mess (Karnataka Newsletter)

November 3, 2012 at 11:27 AM

Bangalore, Nov 3 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been hurtling from one mess to another for the last four years. Now, the way the party, which also runs the Bangalore civic body, has handled the city's garbage mess indicates that the problem will continue to fester.

'US strongly values strategic partnership with India'

November 1, 2012 at 11:48 AM

Washington, Nov 1 (IANS) Valuing its "strategic partnership" with India, Washington has expressed the hope that new External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid would be a valued partner in carrying forward their strategic dialogue.

Take care of India's ties with Pakistan, daily tells Khurshid

October 31, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Islamabad, Oct 31 (IANS) India's new Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid has before him the gargantuan task of not letting singular issues and events "hijack the tenuous peace process" between Pakistan and India, said a Pakistani daily Wednesday.

New policy to ensure optimal development of children: Tirath

October 30, 2012 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) There is need to evolve an early childhood care and education (ECCE) policy that promotes optimal development and active learning capacity of children under six years, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath said here Tuesday.

List of the new union council of ministers

October 29, 2012 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Following is the complete list of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's council of minister after Sunday's reshuffle.

Relations with China and Pakistan are manageable: Krishna

October 27, 2012 at 5:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): India's outgoing Foreign Minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna said on Saturday that relations with China and Pakistan are manageable.

Krishna recalls personal chemistry with Pakistan's Hina

October 27, 2012 at 4:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Personal chemistry helps in diplomacy. Recalling his years as foreign minister, S.M. Krishna Saturday said he forged a "good understanding" with his Pakistani and Chinese counterparts, Hina Rabbani Khar and Yang Jiechi respectively, which helped him to improve India's relations with these countries.

Krishna claims, resigned to make passage for 'younger blood'

October 27, 2012 at 3:41 PM

S.M. Krishna has justified his step for resign to the cabinet saying that he has created a passage for the young blood in the cabinet. Terming his tenure as an external affairs minister,

I resigned to make way for youth: Krishna

October 27, 2012 at 3:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) A day after he resigned as the external affairs minister, S.M. Krishna Saturday said he quit to make way for younger people to take over and underlined that his stint saw an improvement in India's relations with Pakistan and China.