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

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

Hottest morning in Delhi, mercury to rise Thursday

May 22, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Searing heat Wednesday continued to add to the discomfort of Delhiites with the mercury shooting five notches above average at 44.9 degrees Celsius as the city experienced its hottest morning, Met department said.

Madhya Pradesh beat Chandigarh junior national hockey

May 21, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Bhopal, May 21 (IANS) Defending champions Madhya Pradesh girls defeated Chandigarh 2-1 in their opening match of Pool A of the Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's and Women's National Championship (Final) on Day 1 at the Aish Bagh Hockey Stadium here Tuesday.

'I Don't Luv U' heart not in its theme (IANS Movie Review - Rating: ***)

May 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Movie: "I Don't Luv U"; Cast: Ruslaan Mumtaz and Chetna Pande; Director: Amit Kasaria; Rating: ***

My kids keeps me fit: Sussanne Roshan

May 16, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Bollywood's popular interior designer Sussanne Roshan says that being a working woman and running after her children keep her fit and energetic all the time.

Senior women's hockey camp starts in Patiala

May 12, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Patiala, May 12 (IANS) The women's national hockey camp for the FIH World League Round 3 (semi-final) started at the National Institute of Sports (NIS) here Sunday.

Six Rajasthan hill forts on World Heritage list

May 9, 2013 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) For long the tourist attractions of the desert state, six hill forts of Rajasthan have made it to the Unesco World Heritage site list this year.

Surge in cross-border trade between India and Pakistan

May 9, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), May 9 (ANI): Cross border trade between India and Pakistan has been increasing and it is seen as a step towards increasing people-to-people contact.

Sikkim moves to 'catch' health problems

May 7, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Gangtok, May 7 (IANS) Preventive health checks! The exclusive preserve of the affluent in most parts of India but not in the hill state of Sikkim where the government-backed Comprehensive Annual and Total Check-up for Healthy (CATCH) programme aims to reach out to people even in the remotest areas.

Two-month long cultural and traditional folk festival begins in Pahalgam

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Pahalgam (J and K), May 6 (ANI): A two-month long cultural and traditional folk festival has begun at Pahalgam, with the aim of giving a boost tourism and culture in the Kashmir Valley.

Sardar recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

May 4, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) Saturday recommended Sardar Singh for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.

Over 260 Kashmiri ex-militants returned to India via Nepal

April 30, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) More than 260 Kashmiri ex-militants have returned to India via Nepal in the past three years from 2010 till April 10, 2013, parliament was informed Tuesday.

Musharraf gets 14-day judicial remand in Benazir Bhutto murder case

April 30, 2013 at 11:33 AM

Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday was ordered for a 14-day-long judicial remand by an anti-terrorist court in Rawalpindi in the Benazir Bhutto murder case. Earlier last week, Musharraf was sent on a physical remand by the court. Musharraf was under questioning by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) investigator in the high profile murder probe since then, reports The Dawn.

'Rudhramadevi' to be completed by year-end (With Image)

April 28, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Chennai, April 28 (IANS) The shooting for Gunasekhar's Telugu period-drama "Rudhramadevi" has started and the filmmaker says he aims to wrap up the film by December.

'Lagaan', 'Dil Chahta Hai' marked new period of Indian cinema: KJo

April 27, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) For filmmaker Karan Johar, 2001 was the turning point in Hindi cinema as two unique films - "Dil Chahta Hai" and "Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India" - truly set the ball rolling for change.

Star-studded screening held for 'Bombay Talkies'

April 27, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Prominent names from Bollywood, including veteran writer Javed Akhtar and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, turned up at a special screening of "Bombay Talkies" here.

Delhi Police officer shoots self

April 24, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A Delhi police sub-inspector shot himself dead with his service revolver near a Metro station here Wednesday evening, police said.

Aditi Chengappa joins cast of 'Rudhramadevi'

April 22, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Southern actress Aditi Chengappa is the latest to join the ensemble cast of upcoming Telugu 3D period-drama "Rudhramadevi" after Rana Daggubati, Baba Sehegal and Nathalia Kaur.

Haryana beat Manipur in junior national women's hockey

April 21, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Ranchi, April 21 (IANS) Navneet Kaur and Rajni Singh scored thrice each as Haryana defeated Manipur 13-0 in Pool A of the third Hockey India Junior Women's National Championship played at the Astroturf Hockey Stadium here Sunday.

'Bombay Talkies' team excited about Cannes screening

April 19, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) "Bombay Talkies", a movie celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema, has been chosen for a gala screening at the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival. The four directors - Zoya Akhtar, Dibaker Banerjee, Anurag Kashyap and Karan Johar - who have contributed to it are very excited.

Cheesy, colloquial flavour in B'wood film titles (Cinema Trends)

April 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Sample these: "Revolver Rani", "Rajkumar Rambo", "Fukrey" and "Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi". Creative and colloquial Bollywood film titles are keeping movie audiences, especially the masses, as intrigued as filmmakers want them to be.

Sridevi, Rani and Zeenat win top laurels at TSR-TV9 film awards

April 18, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Hyderabad, April 18 (IANS) Bollywood luminaries Sridevi, Rani Mukherjee, Zeenat Aman won top laurels at the T. Subbarami Reddy-TV9 film awards for the year 2011-12 announced here Thursday.

'Monsoon Shootout', 'Bombay Talkies' to be screened at Cannes

April 18, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Two Indian films - "Monsoon Shootout" and "Bombay Talkies" - have been selected for screening at the forthcoming 66th Cannes International Film Festival, where India is the guest country.

'Rani Ranamma' to expose society's effect on people

April 16, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Chennai, April 16 (IANS) After making some of the best Telugu fantasy films such as "Arundhati", Telugu filmmaker Kodi Ramakrishna is set to expose the ill effects of society on people's lives in his upcoming action-thriller "Rani Ranamma". However, he clarifies it is not about the situation in Sri Lanka.

Fire damages Srinagar army corps' headquarters

April 13, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Srinagar, April 13 (IANS) A fire damaged the high security Badami Bagh headquarters of the army's 15 Corps in Srinagar Saturday evening, army spokesperson said.

Rawalpindi court summons Musharraf on April 23 in Benazir murder case

April 13, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Islamabad, Apr 13 (ANI): The Rawalpindi anti-terrorist court has summoned all Benazir Bhutto murder case accused, including former leader Pervez Musharraf, for its upcoming hearing this month.

Pak Taliban rejects reports of Mangal Bagh's appointment as Khyber militant chief

April 12, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Peshawar, Apr. 12 (ANI): The Pakistan Taliban, also known as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has denied reports of militant warlord Mangal Bagh being appointed the supreme leader of the Lashkar-i-Islam (LI) and TTP in northwestern Khyber tribal region.

Big B turns quizmaster, asks fans to find fault

April 11, 2013 at 1:09 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) A mistake in a scene in 2005 film "Black" is still weighing on Amitabh Bachchan's mind, which no one noticed. Now he wants the audience to identify that mistake and inform him.

Taliban makes criminal hub Tirah Valley in North Pakistan new stronghold

April 10, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New York, Apr. 10 (ANI): Taliban fighters, who swept into the Tirah Valley of northern Pakistan last month, have made the strategic area that was previously known for criminal activity, their stronghold.

Rani Mukerji gets 'Mardaani', YRF's next

April 10, 2013 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Actress Rani Mukerji is gearing up for a bold and powerful role in Yash Raj Films' next project titled "Mardaani". It will be directed by the acclaimed Pradeep Sarkar.

Jharkhand girls to face Odisha in sub-junior hockey final

April 6, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Nagaon (Assam), April 6 (IANS) Jharkhand girls will face Odisha in the final of the third Hockey India Sub-Junior Women's National Championship (East Zone) here April 8.

Pak committee calls for death penalty for false blasphemy accusers

April 5, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Islamabad, Apr. 5 (ANI): The Senate Standing Committee on National Harmony, while discussing the Badami Bagh incident in Lahore, has recommended stern punishment for people involved in making false blasphemy accusations.

Anna Hazare talks about corruption, inflation and education during his campaign

March 31, 2013 at 8:10 PM

Amritsar, Mar 31 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare highlighted the issues of rampant corruption and rising inflation during nationwide campaign held in Amritsar city of India's northern Punjab state.

Hazare starts all-India tour from Amritsar

March 31, 2013 at 7:54 PM

Amritsar, March 31 (IANS) Warning that India was headed to "disaster", anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare Sunday began his year-long, all-India campaign from Amritsar's historic Jallianwala Bagh ground.

Only mass movement will bring change in country: Hazare

March 31, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Amritsar, March 31 (IANS) Launching his 'Janatantra Yatra' (tour for democracy) from the historic Jallianwala Bagh here in this Sikh holy city Sunday, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare said only a mass movement could bring about a change in India.

Hazare begins all-India tour from Jallianwala Bagh

March 31, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Amritsar, March 31 (IANS) Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare Sunday started his year-long, all-India tour from Amritsar's historic Jallianwala Bagh.

Anna kick-off 'Janatantra Rally' to aware people against the government

March 31, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Social activist Anna Hazare has said that he is working on the mission to aware the people of country for the coming election so that they can took the decision for their welfare. He was addressing the much-awaited

Anna kick-off 'Janatantra Rally' to aware people against the government

March 31, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Social activist Anna Hazare has said that he is working on the mission to aware the people of country for the coming election so that they can took the decision for their welfare. He was addressing the much-awaited

Rani plays journo again in 'Bombay Talkies'

March 25, 2013 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) After playing a feisty journalist in "No one Killed Jessica", Rani Mukerji will be seen as a journo once again in "Bombay Talkies", in which she teams up with Randeep Hooda.

Ekta will slowly open her cards: Kangna

March 25, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Kangna Ranaut has been absent from "Shootout at Wadala" promotions raising a lot of questions. However, the actress says there is nothing to worry, as the film's co-producer Ekta Kapoor will unveil things strategically.

Two Pakistani boys repatriated to PoK by Indian army

March 24, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Jammu, March 24 (IANS) The army Sunday handed over two Pakistani boys, who had crossed the Line of Control into India, to the Pakistan army as a goodwill gesture.

Students campaign for tiger conservation

March 21, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Kolkata, March 21 (IANS) Wearing tiger masks, hundreds of school students came together here Thursday to raise awareness about saving the endangered wild animal.

We're scared people won't accept women-centric films: Seema Biswas

March 21, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Versatile actress Seema Biswas, known for delivering a power-packed performance in "Bandit Queen", believes today's filmmakers lack the courage to make women-centric films.

Pak govt. urged to probe intimidation and violence against Christians

March 21, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Islamabad, Mar. 21 (ANI): The Pakistan Christian Welfare Society (PCWS) has urged the government to take action against elements responsible for violence against Christians and other vulnerable groups in the country.

Cash van loses Rs.60 lakh in Delhi

March 20, 2013 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) At least Rs.60 lakh went missing from a cash van collecting money from liquor shops here Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Three airlines fined: Delhi exporter gets Rs.22 lakh for service deficiency

March 17, 2013 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Royal Jordanian Airlines, Czechoslovak Airlines (now Czech Airlines) and Jet Airways have been directed by the apex consumer court to jointly pay compensation and interest of Rs.22 lakh ($40,000) to a Delhi-based exporter for deficiency in service while delivering a consignment of garments to a consignee in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Nikasha Tawadey brings 'Raat Ki Rani' to WIFW ramp

March 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Fashion designer Nikasha Tawadey showcased a collection titled 'Raat Ki Rani' at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) here.

Randeep Hooda praises KJo's acting skills

March 10, 2013 at 6:43 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Karan Johar is known as a successful director and producer, but Randeep Hooda feels the filmmaker is a talented actor too.

Pakistan president seeks report of attacks on Christians

March 10, 2013 at 6:27 AM

Islamabad, March 10 (IANS) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has taken a serious note of attacks on the houses of Christians in Lahore and sought a report from the authorities over the incident, Xinhua reported.

Family proud as president honours Delhi gang-rape victim

March 8, 2013 at 10:27 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The father of the Delhi gang-rape victim Friday said he was proud that President Pranab Mukherjee honoured his daughter posthumously with the Rani Laxmi Bai Award on International Women's Day here Friday.

President gives Stree Shakti awards on International Women's Day

March 8, 2013 at 10:11 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Friday presented the Stree Shakti Puruskar for 2012 on International Women's Day while thanking women for their contribution in the making of India.

Women should stop feeling guilty, urges Nandita Das

March 8, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Acclaimed actress Nandita Das wants women to stop feeling guilty if they are unable to give their best in a job. She says women need to feel "no pressure to prove" anything to the world.

Delhi cop held while taking Rs.10,000 bribe

March 7, 2013 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) An assistant sub-inspector of police was arrested for taking a bribe of Rs.10,000 to release a car involved in a road rage case, an official said Thursday.

Nine held for prostitution in Gurgaon

March 5, 2013 at 7:39 PM

Gurgaon, March 5 (IANS) Four women and five men, including three executives of a multi-national company, were arrested here for involvement in prostitution, police said Tuesday.

Nikasha Tawadey to present 'Raat Ki Rani' at WIFW (With Image)

March 4, 2013 at 8:09 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Known as an aesthete, designer Nikasha Tawadey is set out to interpret traditional Indian silhouette in contemporary styles with her collection "Raat Ki Rani" for the forthcoming edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2013.

Two killed in Delhi road accident

March 3, 2013 at 11:15 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Two people were killed while another suffered critical injuries Sunday after a scooty they were travelling on was hit by an unidentified vehicle here, police said.

Kashmir authorities withdraw work permit of cross-border trader after recovering bullets from him

March 3, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Chakan Da Bagh (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar. 3 (ANI): Authorities at the Chakan Da Bagh check post here have withdrawn the work permit of a cross-border trader after they recovered two AK-47 bullets from the goods he was importing from Pakistan.

Sharmila wins her first Hero golf title

February 28, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Sharmila Nicollet Thursday showcased her consistency to win the third leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf tour at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club here.

Smriti takes lead in third leg of Hero golf

February 26, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Continuing from where she left off, veteran golfer Smriti Mehra played a solid first round in the third leg of the Hero Women's Pro golf tour at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club here Tuesday to take sole lead.

Indian girls through to Hockey World League Round 3

February 24, 2013 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) A solitary strike by Rani Rampal helped India beat Russia 1-0 in their last league game a qualify for the third round by finishing on top of the women's Hero Hockey World League Round 2 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Sunday.

World Hockey League: Japan snap India women's winning streak

February 22, 2013 at 10:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) India women's three-match winning streak in Hero World League Round 2 ended with a 2-3 (2-2) loss via the penalty shoot-out to higher-ranked Japan at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Friday.

Hockey World League: Indian women hammer Fiji 10-0

February 21, 2013 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Indian women's team strengthened its position on the top of the table with a dominating 10-0 win over Fiji in the Hero Hockey World League Round 2 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Thursday.

Dubbing takes away real emotion: Bipasha (Movie Snippets)

February 21, 2013 at 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Actress Bipasha Basu has been busy dubbing for horror film "Aatma", but she strongly feels that the process takes the real emotions away from scenes.

Cameron's regret satisfies some, families seek more

February 21, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Amritsar, Feb 21 (IANS) Not everyone is satisfied with British Prime Minister David Cameron's visit to the Jallianwala Bagh ground here and his description of the 1919 massacre of Indians as "shameful".

Religion, history, business: All in Cameron's Amritsar trip

February 20, 2013 at 3:47 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 20 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron was a devout, a politician regretting a historical tragedy and a business leader -- all rolled into one within a space of four hours during his visit to Sikh holy city Amritsar Wednesday.

Cameron calls Jallianwala Bagh tragedy shameful

February 20, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Amritsar, Feb.20 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron became the first head of government from his country to visit Jallianwala Bagh on Wednesday, and called the April 13, 1919 massacre of unarmed civilians as a tragic and a "most shameful act in the history of Britain".

Hockey World League: Indian women beat Malaysia by 3-0

February 20, 2013 at 12:07 PM

India Women team notched up its 2nd consecutive win in Round 2 of Women's Hero Hockey World League beating Malaysian women by 3-0 in a match played at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Tuesday.

Jallianwala Bagh killings 'shameful', says Cameron

February 20, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Amritsar, Feb 20 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron Wednesday termed as "shameful" the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of innocent Indians by British troops.

Hockey World League: Indian eves beat Malaysia 3-0

February 19, 2013 at 10:40 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) India notched up its second consecutive win in the women's Hero Hockey World League Round 2 beating Malaysia 3-0 in an evenly contested match at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Tuesday.

To woo Punjabis, Cameron to visit Amritsar

February 19, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Amritsar, Feb 19 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron will visit the Sikh holy city of Amritsar Wednesday in a clear message to woo Sikhs and Punjabis settled back home.

Kin of Jallainwala Bagh martyrs seek apology from David Cameron

February 18, 2013 at 9:52 PM

Amritsar, Feb. 18 (ANI): Some kin of those Indian who were killed in the Jallainwala Bagh's massacre on April 13, 1919, seek an apology from British Prime Minister David Cameron, in view of his proposed visit to Amritsar on January 20.

Hockey World League: India eves thrash Kazakhstan 8-0

February 18, 2013 at 9:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Hat-tricks from Rani Rampal and Jaspreet Kaur guided India to a convincing 8-0 win over lower ranked Kazakhstan in the women's Hockey World League Round 2 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Monday.

Round 2 of Hockey World League kicks off on Monday

February 18, 2013 at 3:12 PM

12 teams will fight for the top spots of the Hockey World League Round-2 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here from Feb 18-24.

India's Hockey World League kicks off Monday

February 17, 2013 at 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Twelve teams will fight for the top spots of the Hockey World League Round-2 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here from Feb 18-24.

Hockey India now plans a league for women

February 15, 2013 at 5:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) After the stupendous success of its inaugural city-based league, Hockey India (HI) is now mulling to start a similar tournament for the women players as well.

HIL experience will stand in good stead: Sardar Singh

February 15, 2013 at 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India hockey captain Sardar Singh Friday said the Hero Hockey World League Round 2, starting here Monday, will be a good exposure for the youngsters in the team.

Rani unveils poster of Bhansali's debut TV show

February 15, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Actress Rani Mukerji, who unveiled the poster of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's TV show "Saraswatichandra", is confident that the filmmaker's debut TV show will be as spectacular as all his big screen projects.

Rani dons journalist's garb - again (Movie Snippets)

February 13, 2013 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) After "No One Killed Jessica", Rani Mukerji is set to don the garb of a journalist once again for "Bombay Talkies".

Make martial arts compulsory in schools: Rani Mukherji

February 13, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Actor Rani Mukerji is in favour of making martial arts and other self-defense methods compulsory for school children to help them fight for themselves and also stay fit.

UP CM Akhilesh meets Kumbh victims, says 'don't politicise stampede'

February 12, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Allahabad, Feb. 12 (ANI): Terming the stampede at the Allahabad railway station to be extremely unfortunate, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said that there should be no politics on the tragedy.

Smrity extends lead at Hero Women's Golf

February 6, 2013 at 6:43 PM

Kolkata, Feb 6 (IANS) Smriti Mehra extended her lead to seven shots with a brilliant two under 68 on day two of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour at the Tollygunge Golf Club here Wednesday.

Kangana to shoot for 'revolver Rani' from March

February 6, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Kangna Ranaut's next, a female-centric film with a quirky title -- "Revolver Rani", will go on the floors next month.

Afghan rape victim jailed for adultery forced to marry attacker

February 6, 2013 at 12:59 PM

London, Feb. 6 (ANI): An Afghan woman, who was jailed for adultery after being raped by her cousin's husband, has now been forced to marry her attacker to restore the family's honour and avoid becoming a social outcast.

Ritu to lead India in World League Round 2

February 5, 2013 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Ritu Rani will lead the 18-member squad while Chanchan Devi will be her deputy in the 18-member women's hockey team for the Hero Hockey World League Round 2 to be played at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Feb 18-24.

Smriti leads in second leg of Hero Women's Golf

February 5, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Kolkata, Feb 5 (IANS) Smriti Mehra was leading in the second leg of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour event at the Tollygunge Golf Club here Tuesday

Kerala Tourism bags two Outlook Traveller Awards

February 2, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 2 (IANS) Kerala's beach town Kovalam bagged the favourite beach destination award and the state won the favourite winter destination prize in the Outlook Traveller Awards series, a minister said Saturday.

Neha wins first leg of Hero Women's Golf Tour

January 31, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Kolkata, Jan 31 (IANS) Neha Tripathi managed to keep Smriti Mehra at bay despite a card of five-over 77 to win the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour (WGAI) here Thursday.

Prepare for assembly polls: Delhi Congress chief

January 30, 2013 at 10:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Delhi state Congress chief Jai Prakash Agarwal Wednesday urged the party workers to step up preparation for the upcoming assembly polls and work towards rectifying any error in the voters list.

Tripathi surges ahead in golf meet

January 30, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) Neha Tripathi played a flawless back-nine of three-under 33 to come up with an even par 72 that catapulted her into the lead at the end of two rounds in the opening event of the 2013 Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour here Wednesday.

Cross-LoC trade resumes between India, Pakistan

January 29, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Jammu, Jan 29 (IANS) Trade across the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan resumed Tuesday after being suspended due to tension over the Jan 8 killing of two Indian soldiers. Six Pakistani trucks entered the Indian side.

Cross-LoC travel resumes, trade to restart Tuesday

January 28, 2013 at 5:53 PM

Jammu, Jan 28 (IANS) Travel across the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan resumed Monday after being suspended due to tension following the Jan 8 killing of two Indian soldiers. Trade will resume Tuesday, an official said here.

Cross-border travel resumes; trade to restart from Tuesday

January 28, 2013 at 5:05 PM

After days long, the travel across the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan resumed Monday that was suspended due to tension between the two countries following the Jan 8 killing of two Indian soldiers. Trade will resume Tuesday, an official said here........................

Gandhian community worker Thakurdas Bang dead

January 27, 2013 at 3:36 PM

Nagpur, Jan 27 (IANS) Thakurdas Bang, a Gandhian, freedom fighter and community worker, died at his home in Wardha here Sunday, a family member said.

Chattai therapy: Making cancer bearable for kids

January 27, 2013 at 12:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) On a sunny, winter morning, a group of about two dozen children, between the ages of three and 12, clap and recite poems along with an instructor in a courtyard outside the out-patients-department at the AIIMS, one of Asia's largest research and referral hospitals. It's that brief, transient tranquility in a day fraught with pain and uncertainty.

8 injured in Kumbh Mela fire flown to Delhi

January 26, 2013 at 10:40 PM

New Delhi/Lucknow, Jan 26 (IANS) Eight pilgrims, who were seriously injured during a fire at the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, were Saturday flown by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to Delhi for treatment at Safdarjung Hospital, officials said.

Cross border trade, travel remains suspended in Kashmir

January 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Chakan Da Bagh (Poonch, J-K), Jan.26 (ANI): Cross border trade and travel between India and Pakistan through Chakan Da Bagh continues to remain suspended in the wake of the recent ceasefire violation by Pakistan.

Pomp, pageantry mark R-Day in Karnataka

January 26, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Bangalore, Jan 26 (IANS) Pomp and pageantry marked the 64th Republic Day celebrations across Karnataka Saturday, with Governor H.R. Bharadwaj unfurling the national flag and inspecting a guard of honour after taking salute at an impressive parade here.

Rani Mukherjee felicitated by US Embassy in Mumbai

January 22, 2013 at 2:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Rani Mukherjee was felicitated by the US Embassy at an Inaugural ball in honour of the 44th President of The United States of America, Barack Obama in Mumbai.

'Bollywood a jungle, only the fittest can survive' (With Image)

January 19, 2013 at 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) There is plenty of fresh blood in Bollywood, but up-and-coming actress Swara Bhaskar, who plays the lead in upcoming film "Listen Amaya", compares the entertainment industry to a jungle where she believes the "survival of the fittest" dictum truly applies.

Repeated denial, lack of response from Islamabad will affect bilateral relations: MEA

January 15, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 15 (ANI): Terming the gruesome act of the brutal killing and mutilation of two Indian soldiers by Pakistani troops as totally unacceptable and barbaric incident, External Affair Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said the repeated denial and lack of proper response from Islamabad to our concerns will hamper bilateral relations.

Text of Khurshid's statement on killings of soldiers

January 15, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Text of External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid's statement on the killing of two Indian soldiers by Pakistan: