Sarai Mohan

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

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

Ashwin named brand ambassador for Cavin's Milkshakes

May 21, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) FMCG major CavinKare Pvt. Ltd. has roped in cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin as brand ambassador for its new dairy product Cavin's Milkshakes.

UP murder suspect dies due to acid injection, 3 suspended

May 18, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) A murder suspect was given injections of acid and kerosene during police questioning in Uttar Pradesh, following which he fell sick and died in a hospital here. Three errant policemen were suspended, an official said Saturday.

CMJ University to appeal against HC order to stop admissions

May 18, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Shillong, May 18 (IANS) CMJ University Saturday decided to file a writ appeal after the Meghalaya High Court directed the controversial private varsity to stop admissions while throwing out its appeal to allow it to continue admissions.

Prior approval must to arrest under Section 66A: SC

May 16, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday said no person would be arrested under Section 66A of the IT Act for posting objectionable comments on social networking websites without prior approval from an officer not below the rank of inspector general of police.

Private Indian varsity barred in Ghana, under cloud back home

May 16, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Accra, May 16 (IANS) A private Indian university has been barred from recruiting Ghanian students for its distance learning programmes since it is not accredited in this country. The university is under a cloud back home with a federal probe likely into its affairs - particularly the awarding of an extraordinarily high number of degrees - and its chancellor-promoter is on the run.

'X' - 11 film, 11 directors (With Image)

May 15, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Chennai, May 15 (IANS) Eleven filmmakers from different parts of the country have come together for a never-seen-before cinematic experience about a filmmaker titled "X".

SC to hear plea against Andhra government on Section 66A

May 15, 2013 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court will Thursday hear a plea seeking to restrain the Andhra Pradesh government from invoking Section 66A of the Information Technology Act to stifle people for posting allegedly objectionable comments on social network websites.

New major port to boost Andhra's economic development

May 13, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Hyderabad, May 13 (IANS) The proposed new major port at Dugarajapatnam in Andhra Pradesh is expected to further boost exports and imports from the east coast and give an impetus to the economic development of the state.

Mumbai faces shortages due to traders' strike

May 11, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Traders continued their strike for the sixth day Saturday protesting against the Local Body Tax as shortages of goods began pinching the people.

Mohan Raman lauds SRK as superstar sans stardom

May 8, 2013 at 2:24 PM

Chennai, May 8 (IANS) He may be a superstar to the world, but for his co-stars Shah Rukh Khan is just a caring and friendly person, says Mohan Raman who worked with SRK in upcoming film "Chennai Express".

Claudia game for more 'Balma'

May 8, 2013 at 2:16 PM

Mumbai May 8 (IANS) German model-actress Claudia Ciesla, who featured in hit item number "Balma" in Akshay Kumar-starrer "Khiladi 786", is open to do more such songs, but on a condition.

Maoist leader arrested in Odisha

May 7, 2013 at 9:52 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) An area commander of the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested in Odisha's Rayagada district Tuesday, police said.

Mumbai traders' strike continues for second day

May 7, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Banking activities here remained paralysed and most businesses were shut too Tuesday, day two of the indefinite strike called by over 1.5 million traders and manufacturers to protest the Maharashtra's government's local body tax (LBT) in lieu of octroi.

When Tamil actor Mohan Raman was pleasantly surprised

May 6, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) Popular Tamil film and TV actor Mohan Raman, also a well-known philatelist, was pleasantly surprised when the government honoured actors he had recommended from the south through 50 stamps that were released at the 60th National Film Awards.

Delhi property dealer shot in office

May 5, 2013 at 10:44 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) A 48-year-old property dealer was injured after he was shot at in his office here by two men Sunday evening, police said.

'Aurangzeb' music average, but powerful (IANS Music Review)

May 5, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Film: "Aurangzeb"; Music Directors: Amartya Rahut and Vipin Mishra; Singers Sashaa Agha, Ram Sampath, Keerthi Sagathia, K. Mohan, Marianne D'Cruz Aiman, Vipin Mishra.

Security guard murdered in Ghaziabad

May 3, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Ghaziabad, May 3 (IANS) A security guard at Parswnath Society here was found murdered Friday morning, police said.

CID sleuths raid Meghalaya's private varsity

May 3, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Shillong, May 3 (IANS) Sleuths of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) raided the offices of Meghalaya's private CMJ University Thursday night, police said.

PM wants truth to be told to apex court: Solicitor General

May 2, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says he cannot interfere in an investigative matter and is concerned that truth should be told to the Supreme Court in the coal blocks issue, Solicitor General Mohan Parasaran said Thursday.

Jai Chandiram gets IAWRT Lifetime Achievement Award

April 27, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Jai Chandiram, one of the first women in television in India, who rose to Deputy Director General of Doordarshan, has been conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Association Of Women in Radio & Television (IAWRT). Chandiram, who is fighting cancer, received the award at her brother's home here Friday.

Jai Chandiram gets lifetime achievement honour (With Image)

April 26, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Mediaperson Jai Chandiram, who rose to the position of deputy director general of Doordarshan, was Friday conferred the lifetime achievement award by the International Association Of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT).

Infotech's Q4 net down 12 percent

April 25, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Hyderabad, April 25 (IANS) Global engineering solutions company Infotech Enterprises has reported Rs.54 crore net profit during the fourth quarter ended March 31, down by 12.3 percent over the previous quarter.

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.

Benefits of being a dancer, a la Shakti Mohan

April 22, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Shakti Mohan says being a dancer comes with its added benefits and one of the best is that you do not have to go to the gym to stay fit.

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.

Tutul regains lead in junior golf

April 18, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Tutul Ali returned to the top of the leaderboard with a steady even-par 70 that gave him a one-shot lead over Mohan Sardar (72) in the Usha-IGU Delhi Junior Golf Championships here at the Qutub Golf Course Thursday.

Infotech opens office in Silicon Valley

April 17, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Hyderabad, April 17 (IANS) Infotech Enterprises, a global engineering solutions company, has opened its office in the heart of Silicon Valley in the United States.

Prasanna missed remarrying Sneha in 'Kalyana Samayal Saadham'

April 16, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Chennai, April 16 (IANS) Tamil actor Prasanna Venkatesan, who plays a bridegroom in the upcoming Tamil romantic-comedy "Kalyana Samayal Saadham" (KSS) -- a story about a big fat south Indian wedding, says he missed remarrying his wife-cum-actor Sneha on screen.

Sreenu to write his own script for 'Aagadu'?

April 16, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Chennai, April 16 (IANS) Ace Telugu director Sreenu Vaitla, known for teaming up with Gopi Mohan to write scripts, is likely to go solo for his upcoming action-drama "Aagadu".

RSS, BJP agree not to project anyone as PM candidate ahead of 2014 polls

April 11, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (ANI): The Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have agreed that they will not project anyone as a prime ministerial candidate before or during the 2014 general elections.

UK newspaper urged to stop publishing Page 3 topless pin ups

April 9, 2013 at 4:14 PM

London, Apr 9 (ANI): The half-million strong Girlguiding movement has added its voice to a campaign to persuade The Sun newspaper to drop its Page Three topless pin-ups.

UK newspaper urged to stop publishing Page 3 topless pin ups

April 9, 2013 at 4:13 PM

London, Apr 9 (ANI): The half-million strong Girlguiding movement has added its voice to a campaign to persuade The Sun newspaper to drop its Page Three topless pin-ups.

Telugu star Navdeep pledges to donate organs

April 9, 2013 at 12:29 PM

Chennai, April 9 (IANS) A recent visit to an organ donating organisation made Telugu actor Navdeep Pallapollu to realise the importance of organ donation. The visit ended up convincing him to pledge to donate his organs as well.

Expelled BJD leader forms political party

April 9, 2013 at 11:25 AM

Bhubaneswar, April 9 (IANS) Expelled Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Pyari Mohan Mohapatra Tuesday converted his Odisha Jana Morcha forum into a political party without changing its name.

Writer Gopi Mohan dreams of directing one day!

April 8, 2013 at 7:09 PM

Chennai, April 8 (IANS) He may be one of the successful writers in the Telugu film industry with blockbusters such as "Ready", "King" and "Dookudu" to his credit -- but Gopi Mohan says his ultimate dream is to wield the megaphone.

Shiv Sena ex-leader attacked in Delhi over parking

April 7, 2013 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) A former Shiv Sena leader has complained that he was attacked by four people, including a woman, here following an argument over parking, said police Sunday.

Sri Lankan commission to probe mass grave

April 7, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Colombo, April 7 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has decided to appoint a special commission to investigate a mass grave found in Matale, a spokesman said Sunday.

'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.

Nepal Maoists' splinter group rejects talks offer

April 5, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Kathmandu, April 5 (Xinhua-ANI): In what appears as a signal of further putting off the election date, the opposition CPN-Maoist, the breakaway faction of the UCPN-Maoist, on Friday rejected a dialogue offer by the country's four major parties to resolve the outstanding issues.

Tamil Nadu to have industrial estate for making heavy vehicles

April 3, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Chennai, April 3 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government and heavy vehicle body manufacturers will together set up an industrial estate outside Namakkal, Minister for Rural Industries P. Mohan said in the assembly Wednesday.

Indian engineers create electronic rape-preventing undies

April 3, 2013 at 10:28 AM

New York, Apr. 3 (ANI): A group of engineering students from India claim to have invented an anti-rape underwear.

Election in June impossible in Nepal: Carter

April 1, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Kathmandu, April 1 (IANS) Former US president Jimmy Carter, who is on a visit to Nepal, said Monday that the general election as proposed in June this year is not possible in the country.

Suspense around Munna attracted Kanwar Dhillon

March 29, 2013 at 1:14 PM

M0umbai, March 29 (IANS) The suspense element surrounding his character Munna in "Na Bole Tum...Na Maine Kuch Kaha" attracted Kanwar Dhillon towards it. He took a chance and now he is enjoying the positive response.

Son thrashes father for pension

March 25, 2013 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) A 38-year-old man allegedly beat up his 68-year-old father when the latter refused to hand over his pension to him Monday afternoon, police said.

China becomes 5th largest arms exporter in world

March 18, 2013 at 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 18 (ANI): Following large-scale arms acquisition by Pakistan, China has become the fifth largest arms exporter in the world.

'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.

India can feed half of the world: Pai

March 16, 2013 at 11:18 PM

Kolkata, March 16 (IANS) India can feed half of the world, if quality of production goes up somewhere near to the best, Manipal Global Education Services chairman Mohan Das pai said Saturday.

SC recalls order on 'cruelty' against daughter-in-law

March 14, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday recalled its 2009 order which said that a woman beating and kicking her daughter-in-law and threatening the latter that she would instigate her son to divorce her did not amount to cruelty.

It's shades of dark for Pallavi Mohan

March 14, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Totally opposite to her brand name "Not So Serious", Pallavi Mohan's collection that she showcased at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2013 Autumn-Winter Thursday represented women who are intelligent, strong and mature.

Subhash Kapoor's unique storytelling style impresses Mishra

March 14, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Acclaimed filmmaker Sudhir Mishra praises director Subhash Kapoor for his work in "Jolly LLB", which is creating a lot of buzz.

IPS officer, aide get 13 years jail for pilfering drugs

March 11, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Chandigarh, March 11 (IANS) A court here Monday sentenced a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and his aide to 13 years in jail in a case of pilfering seized contraband.

Coal India to launch new performance management system

March 10, 2013 at 9:23 PM

Kolkata, March 10 (IANS) State-run Coal India Ltd (CIL) Sunday said it is hopeful of increasing its productivity after implementing a new appraisal system for its employees, which is set to come into effect from the next fiscal.

Indian-origin tailor-to-the-stars Mohan Ramchandani pleads guilty to $3m tax fraud

March 6, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Washington, Mar. 6 (ANI): Custom tailor to the stars Mohan 'Mike' Ramchandani, who has outfitted Rudolph Giuliani, Ed Koch, NBA legend Walt Frazier, has pleaded guilty for failing to pay nearly three million dollars in sales, personal and corporate taxes.

Two women hacked to death in Tripura

March 5, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Agartala, March 5 (IANS) A tribal woman and her daughter were hacked to death in a Tripura village after they were branded sorceresses, police said here Tuesday.

India Inc's mixed response to Budget 2013

February 28, 2013 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India Inc Thursday welcomed Budget 2013-14 as a laudable effort to kickstart the next cycle of investment while addressing inclusive and sustained development.

Theme of high growth, inclusive development is maintained in Union Budget: CII

February 28, 2013 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 28 (ANI): The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Thursday welcomed the Union Budget 2013-14, saying the theme of high growth rate and inclusive development has been maintained by the government, which would kick-start the next cycle of investment in the country.

Woman shot dead for interfering in relationship, say cops

February 25, 2013 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Personal animosity was the reason behind the gunning down of a 25-year-old woman near the Sarai Kale Khan inter-state bus terminal here, as she was allegedly creating problems in the relationship between the assailant and her friend, police said Monday.

Junior NTR to shoot in Spain, Switzerland

February 17, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Chennai, Feb 17 (IANS) Actor Junior NTR is in Spain to shoot a song with the unit of his upcoming Telugu action film "Baadshah". He will also travel to Switzerland to shoot another song.

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.

Give chance to independent filmmakers: Saeed Mirza (Interview)

February 11, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Kolkata, Feb 11 (IANS) Independent filmmakers in India should be given a chance and space to showcase their style of cinema, says Saeed Akhtar Mirza, award-winning director of the 1980 cult movie "Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Ata Hai".

Patnaik revokes suspension of two BJD MLAs

February 11, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 11 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Monday reinstated party legislators Prabhat Ranjan Biswal and Bibhuti Bhusan Balabantaray, who were suspended for their involvement in anti-party activities.

'Charminar' - fresh narration, natural portrayal (Kannada Movie Review)

February 9, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Film: "Charminar"; Producer-Writer-Director: R.Chandru; Cast: Nenapirali Prem, Meghana Gaonkar, Rangayana Raghu, Raju Thalikote, Mrudula, Vidya Murthy; Music: Hari; Background Music: Guru Kiran; Camera: K.S.Chandrashekhar; Rating: ***1/2

Indian Ocean to perform for cause, again

February 8, 2013 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Indian Ocean, one of the best rock bands in the country, will peform here Sunday for a cause. They aim is to spread awareness about importance of organ donation.

Acid attack: SC wants acid sale regulation

February 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

In the wake of rising cases of acid attack, the Supreme Court Wednesday directed the union home secretary to convene a meeting of chief secretaries of all states and administrators of union territories to formulate policy for effective regulation of the sale of acid to prevent acid attacks.....................

Acid attacks: SC wants acid sale regulation

February 6, 2013 at 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday directed the union home secretary to convene a meeting of chief secretaries of all states and administrators of union territories to formulate policy for effective regulation of the sale of acid to prevent acid attacks.

Remo uses 'Aa re pritam pyaare' in 'ABCD'

February 2, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Choreographer-director Remo D'Souza has used chartbuster "Aa re pritam pyaare" from the film "Rowdy Rathore", in his new film "ABCD - AnyBody Can Dance". He says it will be shown in the movie with a new twist.

'Value chains of developing countries must be encouraged'

January 30, 2013 at 12:06 AM

Agra, Jan 29 (IANS) Value chains of developing economies can increase competitiveness, ascertain viability of a business, and meet development aspirations of the people, said participants at a session of the Partnership Summit here.

'David' soundtrack a powerhouse of music (IANS Music Review)

January 25, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Film: "David"; Music Directors: Bramfatura, Mikey McCleary, Maatibaani, Remo Fernandes, Modern Mafia, Anirudh Ravichander, Tao Issaro, Gaurav Godkhindi, Saurabh Roy; Lyricists: Ankur Tewari, Maatibaani, Joyshanti, Remo Fernandes, Abhijeet Deshpande, Gopal Dutt, Ankur Tewari, Mikey McCleary, Preeti Pillai; Singers: Siddharth Basrur, Rekha Bhardwaj, Nirali Karthik, Joyshanti, Remo Fernandes, Naresh Iyer, Shweta Pandit, Modern Mafia, Anirudh Ravichander, Shweta Mohan, Karthik, Nikhil D'Souza, Preeti Pillai Lucky Ali, and Saurabh Roy; Rating- **** 1/2

New Sri Lankan chief justice joins office amid protests

January 23, 2013 at 5:12 PM

Colombo, Jan 23 (IANS) Sri Lanka's new chief justice Mohan Peiris joined his office Wednesday amidst continued disapproval by the international community and the island's lawyers.

High-end diagnostic centre soon in India

January 20, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Now you will not have to wait longer for the results of the high-end diagnostic tests because the required technology was not available. Core Diagnostic will launch operation in India.

Gadkari set for another term as BJP chief

January 20, 2013 at 9:45 AM

New Delhi, Jan.20 (ANI): Nitin Gadkari appears all set to get a second consecutive term as BJP President.

Tune into 'Akaash Vani' for its fresh factor (IANS Music Review)

January 18, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Film: "Akaash Vani"; Music Director: Hitesh Sonik; Lyricist: Luv Ranjan; Singers: Vasuda Sharma, Neeti Mohan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shalmali Kholgade, K.K., Shafqat Amanat Ali, Vishal Dadlani, Thomson Andrews and Nikhil D'Souza; Rating ****

Dettol reaches out to 14 lakh students in Healthy Hand Wash Programme

January 16, 2013 at 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Leading disinfectant brand Dettol said Wednesday it had reached out to 14 lakh students in 3,114 schools in 65 cities across India as part of its Healthy Hand Wash Programme along with NGO School Health Annual Report Programme (SHARP).

Sri Lanka gets new chief justice

January 15, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Colombo, Jan 15 (IANS) Sri Lanka Tuesday got a new chief justice in Mohan Peiris, two days after Shirani Bandaranayake was sacked, Xinhua reported.

'Ee Bhumi Aa Bhanu' suffers because of weak script (Kannada Movie Review)

January 13, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Film: "Ee Bhumi Aa Bhanu"; Cast - Ajith, Sharanya Mohan, Sangeetha, Sharan, Mithra, Suresh Heblikar and others: Director: K.C. Venugopal; Camera: P. Rajan; Music Director: S. Premkumar; Rating: **

Rock dominant in 'Inkaar' soundtrack (IANS Music Review)

January 13, 2013 at 9:29 AM

Film: "Inkaar"; Music Director: Shantanu Moitra; Lyricist: Swanand Kirkire; Singers: Shantunu Moitra, Swanand Kirkire, K. Mohan, Suraj Jagan and Monali Thakur; Rating: ***1/2

VHP, Bajrang Dal protest killing of Indian soldiers

January 10, 2013 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Activists of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal Thursday staged a protest here over the brutal killing of two Indian soldiers by Pakistan troops and submitted a memorandum in this regard to President Pranab Mukherjee.

'Mentally retarded' Shivanand Tiwari making baseless statements: BJP

January 8, 2013 at 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 8 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday lashed out at Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader Shivanand Tiwari for comparing Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat with Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) leader Akbaruddin Owaisi, saying his unsolicited statement would create a rift between the two alliance partners.

SC notice on centre's plea to clarify banned group member order

January 7, 2013 at 10:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the alleged ULFA activists Arup Bhuyan and Sri Indra Das on a petition by the central government seeking clarification of the apex court's earlier judgment holding mere membership of a banned organization was not a crime.

Maharashtra Congress to discuss 2014 poll agenda

January 7, 2013 at 8:47 PM

Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Initiating early preparations for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has convened a meeting of all its delegates Jan 9, a party official said Monday.

Sharad Yadav criticizes Bhagwat, calls for change in system to stop crime against women

January 7, 2013 at 6:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 7 (ANI): Janata Dal- United (JD-U) chef Sharad Yadav on Monday criticized Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat over his remarks about women and the marriage system, saying that such statements shows their mindset.

Production warrant issued against five gang-rape accused

January 5, 2013 at 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Taking cognizance of the charge-sheet in the Delhi gang-rape and murder case, a Delhi court Saturday issued a production warrant against five of the six accused.

BJP defends Bhagwat, says 'RSS not anti-women'

January 4, 2013 at 4:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 4 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday defended RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remark that 'rapes occur frequently in India not in Bharat', saying the present controversy is totally uncalled for and unnecessary.

Angered at treatment, patient shoots at Ghaziabad doctor

January 3, 2013 at 9:27 PM

Ghaziabad, Jan 3 (IANS) Angered over maltreatment, a "mentally instable" patient who is a doctor himself attempted to kill his medical consultant here Thursday, police said.

Charge-sheet filed in Delhi gang-rape

January 3, 2013 at 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The Delhi Police Thursday filed a 33-page charge-sheet in a city court against five accused in the brutal gang-rape and murder of a 23-year-old trainee physiotherapist.

Composer Mithoon against songs that objectify women

December 29, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Composer Mithoon, known for providing music in films like "The Train" and "Bas Ek Pal", says he does not believe in songs that objectify women as it goes against his religious beliefs.

Nepal to ease visa regime for Chinese nationals

December 27, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Kathmandu, Dec 27 (IANS) The government of Nepal plans to ease visas for Nepal-bound Chinese tourists, officials said Thursday.

Heightened security keeps frenzied fans on the edge (Sidelights)

December 25, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Bangalore, Dec 25 (IANS) The first high-voltage T20 match between arch rivals India and Pakistan late Tuesday drew frenzied fans in hordes to the Chinnaswamy stadium but unprecedented security kept them on the edge, as they were under watchful eyes of hundreds of cops deployed across the stands.

Virbhadra, wife acquitted in corruption case (Third Lead)

December 24, 2012 at 9:17 PM

Shimla, Dec 24 (IANS) Less than 24 hours before his swearing in Himachal Pradesh chief minister for the sixth time, Congress leader Virbhadra Singh got a major reprieve as a Shimla court acquitted him and his wife Pratibha Singh in a three-and-a-half-year-old corruption case.

Now, film on mafia don Babloo Srivastava's life

December 21, 2012 at 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Director Ashish R. Mohan of "Khiladi 786" fame has been roped in to helm a film chronicling the life of mafia don Babloo Srivastava.

Second Tea Tourism Festival begins in Darjeeling

December 21, 2012 at 4:13 PM

Darjeeling (West Bengal), Dec. 21 (ANI): The Gorkhaland Territorial Authority (GTA) in Darjeeling, West Bengal, has organised a 17 day-long tea tourism festival, with an aim to boost tourism in the state.

Lok Sabha to vote on Quota Bill today

December 19, 2012 at 10:53 AM

New Delhi, Dec. 19 (ANI): The constitutional amendment for reservation in promotion for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes government employees will be taken up for discussion and vote in the Lok Sabha today.

SP to vote against promotion quota bill

December 17, 2012 at 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party Monday said it will vote against the bill to provide reservation in promotion for Dalits and tribals in government jobs.

'SP leaders don't know English, can't indulge in lobbying': Mohan Singh

December 10, 2012 at 2:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Mohan Singh on Monday said that none of the leaders of his party can ever indulge in lobbying with foreign companies for they do not know English, and added that the Indian Government must thoroughly investigate the lobbying disclosure report filed by Walmart.

Oz-India Roundtable increases hopes of revived relations between countries

December 10, 2012 at 11:52 AM

New Delhi, Dec. 10 (ANI): After months of hampered ties between India and Australia, there has been a year-end flash of bipartisanship by Australia's two major parties in New Delhi.

Khiladi 786 Movie Review: Action comedy with irritating action and unfunny comedy

December 7, 2012 at 12:33 PM

Akshay Kumar is back as Khiladi with the release of his recent Khiladi series ?Khiladi 786? this Friday. Directed by Directed by Ashish R Mohan, Khiladi 786 stars Akshay Kumar, Asin, Raj Babbar, Mithun Chakraborty in the lead roles. Khiladi 786 is basically an action comedy with lots of indigestive action and unfunny comedy. The story takes you the Punjabi family with members Akshay (Bahattar Singh), his father Sattar Singh (Raj Babbar), Ekhattar Singh (Mukesh Rishi) and an African mother.

Delhi vintage car rally to go global next year

December 5, 2012 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The 21 Gun Salute Vintage Rally, one of the largest rallies of vintage cars and bikes, plans to go international from next year, an official said Wednesday.

Militants destroy another girls' school in Pakistan's Hangu district

December 5, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 5 (ANI): Three classrooms and the boundary wall of a government girls' middle school was destroyed after a bomb planted by unidentified militants exploded in Togh Sarai, Hangu district.