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Everything you need to know about Semari Khan Kot: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

'British govt. contacted Imran Khan regarding security concerns'

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Karachi, May 21 (ANI): The British government has contacted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan with regards to his concerns for the safety of party workers in Karachi, his sister has said.

NRI found dead in Lucknow

May 20, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Lucknow, May 20 (IANS) A NRI, running a NGO here for HIV-AIDS afflicted, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his rented accomodation here Monday, police said.

Pak's MQM demands high-level judicial inquiry into PTI leader's murder

May 19, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Karachi, May 19 (ANI): Pakistan's Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has demanded that a high level judicial inquiry be conducted into the events surrounding the murder of senior vice president in Sindh of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) in Karachi.

Anchoring not stepping stone to movies: Manish Paul

May 19, 2013 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) After being a successful anchor on the small screen, Manish Paul moves to the big screen with "Micky Virus", but insists that he never used the small screen medium to get into movies.

Afghan police officer killed in Taliban attack

May 19, 2013 at 3:58 AM

Kabul, May 19 (IANS) A senior police official was killed in Afghanistan's Farah province when two Taliban militants opened fire on him, an official said Saturday.

Ajmal backs 'lethal' teammates Irfan, Junaid Khan to 'bamboozle' opposition after Akram's coaching

May 18, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Karachi, May 18 (ANI): Pakistani spin star Saeed Ajmal praised fellow pace bowlers Mohammad Irfan and Junaid Khan, saying that the bowlers will be more destructive than before during the ICC Champions Trophy after pace legend Wasim Akram's coaching.

Imran Khan to be discharged from hospital next week

May 17, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Lahore, May 17 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan will be discharged from Shaukat Khanum Cancer Memorial Hospital next week.

Indian growers help Ethiopia become world's fourth largest flower exporter

May 16, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Addis Ababa, May 16 (IANS) Indian-owned firms in Ethiopia are making flowers the country's third-largest export earner after coffee and khat, a kind of chewable cannabis.

Imran Khan gives 3-day ultimatum to Pak election commission to probe 'rigging' issue

May 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Lahore, May 16 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has given a three day ultimatum to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to probe rigging in the general elections otherwise his party would launch protests across the country against the ECP.

'Election Tribunal to decide on fingerprint verification over Pak poll rigging issue'

May 16, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Islamabad, May 16 (ANI): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has said that the decision on fingerprint verification in connection with charges of rigging would be made by the election tribunal.

Saif-Ritesh's 'Humshakal' set for monsoon shooting

May 16, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Shunning the remake culture, producer Vashu Bhagnani is moving ahead with a fresh story in his new venture "Humshakal" and says that the Saif Ali Khan-Riteish Deshmukh starrer will go on the floors in August.

Actress Meera visits Imran Khan in hospital

May 15, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Islamabad, May 15 (IANS) Pakistani actress Meera, who has acted in two Indian movies, Wednesday visited cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan in hospital where he is admitted since being injured during an election rally.

Imran Khan urges Pak SC, election commission to take poll rigging complaints seriously

May 15, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Lahore, May 15 (ANI): The Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf has decided to move Supreme Court and Election Commission of Pakistan in order "to seek justice" after it identified "significant rigging instances" in as many as 20 constituencies in the Punjab province.

Pak hardliner party chief accuses Imran Khan's PTI of poll rigging

May 15, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Peshawar, May 15 (ANI): The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (Fazl) has accused Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf of poll rigging in Mardan, Kohat, Peshawar and FATA and demanded re-election in the areas.

Pakistan's interim cabinet to meet

May 15, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Islamabad, May 15 (IANS) Pakistan's interim federal cabinet is expected to meet later Wednesday to discuss the prevailing law and order situation in the country and objections being raised by various political parties following the recent general elections, Geo News reported .

Imran Khan's PTI set to form next K-P govt. in coalition with AJIP party

May 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Peshawar, May 15 (ANI): The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has inched closer to setting up their first provincial government as they achieved consensus with the Awami Jamhuri Ittihad Pakistan (AJIP) to form a coalition government in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

Bobby Deol dances a la Salman in 'Changli changli'

May 15, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Bobby Deol, who is playing a huge Salman Khan fan in his forthcoming comedy "Yamla Pagla Deewana 2", will be seen imitating the superstar's signature steps in the song "Changli changli".

Silent voters catapulted PML-N to power: Pakistani daily

May 14, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Islamabad, May 14 (IANS) The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was nearly reaching the majority mark in the National Assembly all thanks to "silent voters who turned out in droves to catapult the party to power once again", said a leading daily Tuesday.

Daniel, Leonardo, Aamir's favourite Hollywood stars

May 13, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Bollywood's superstar Aamir Khan, who completed his 25 years in filmdom this year, names "Titanic" star Leonardo DiCaprio and three-times Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis as his favourite Hollywood actors.

Pakistan poll results delayed due to transparent process: ECP

May 12, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) There has been a delay in the announcement of results of the general elections in Pakistan due to the "transparent process" and "legal procedures" adopted by the election commission, a top official said Sunday.

Imran Khan accepts defeat in Pakistan polls

May 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) Former Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan Sunday accepted defeat in the general elections, but said the polls were a "victory for the democratic system" in the country.

Imran Khan accepts defeat in Pakistan polls

May 12, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) Former Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan Sunday accepted defeat in the general elections and said his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party would sit in the opposition in the National Assembly.

Imran Khan's PTI to form government in two provinces, says Jemima Khan

May 12, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Islamabad, May 12 (ANI): Pakistani cricketer turned politician, Imran Khan's ex-wife Jemima Khan has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seems all set to form government in two provinces of Pakistan.

Imran Khan's PTI ready for role as opposition party

May 12, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Lahore, May 12 (ANI): The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has said it has emerged as the second largest national party, capable of playing the role of a strong, active opposition in the National Assembly.

Imran Khan's PTI denies possibility of alliance with PPP, PML-N

May 12, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Islamabad, May 12 (ANI): Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has denied the possibility of forming an alliance with Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

PTI may form government in two provinces: Jemima Khan

May 12, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seems set to form government in two provinces of Pakistan, said Imran Khan's ex-wife Jemima Khan.

Imran Khan wins from Peshawar

May 12, 2013 at 12:22 AM

Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan won from Pakistan's Peshawar city, defeating Awami National Party (ANP) stalwart Ghulam Ahmed Bilour for the National Assembly seat in the general elections held here Saturday , Geo News reported.

Pakistani caretaker PM thanks voters for huge turnout

May 11, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso Saturday thanked the country's people for coming out in huge numbers and exercising their right to vote.

Disgraced Pak scientist AQ Khan says 'no doubt' N. Korea capable of making nuclear bomb

May 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): The architect of Pakistan's nuclear weapons programme, Abdul Qadeer Khan has said Pyongyang could "no doubt" have perfected a nuclear weapon and long-range missile warheads.

Pakistan expels NYT scribe on election eve

May 11, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 11 (IANS) Pakistan has expelled the Islamabad bureau chief for The New York Times on the eve of national elections, according to the influential US daily.

At Balaji, Rakshanda Khan feels at home

May 10, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) Actress and anchor Rakshanda Khan, who will soon be seen in popular daily soap "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain", is happy to reunite with Balaji Telefilms.

'Shortcut Romeo' director wants Salman as superhero

May 10, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) "Shortcut Romeo" director Susi Ganeshan is already working on his next project, a 3D superhero action film and wants to cast superstar Salman Khan for the lead role.

WIFT felicitates 'National Women Achievers'

May 10, 2013 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Women in film and television association of India felicitated the women National Award winners of 2013 in the Mumbai chapter of WIFT.

Terror attacks and a fall: turbulent run-up to Pakistan polls

May 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Islamabad, May 10 (IANS) Pakistan goes to the polls Saturday after an unsettling run-up that saw a series of terror attacks, including former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son being abducted. To add to the anxiety, star leader Imran Khan suffered extensive injuries after a fall.

Dharmendra sees his reflection in Salman

May 9, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) From serious roles and comedies to romance and action, Dharmendra stepped into all kind of roles in his heydays and says he see his reflection in Salman Khan, who, just like him, does everything to entertain the audiences.

Pak cricket fraternity prays for Imran Khan following freak accident

May 9, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Karachi, May 9 (ANI): Cricketers Shahid Afridi and Inzamam-ul-Haq visited Pakistan politician and former cricketer Imran Khan at the Shaukat Khanum Hospital here, where he is recovering from head and back injuries following a fall from a forklift at a recent party-related election rally.

Pakistani daily lauds mature response to Imran Khan's fall

May 9, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Islamabad, May 9 (IANS) A leading Pakistani daily Thursday welcomed the mature response of politicians to the plight of Imran Khan who took a 15-foot tumble at an election rally and described it as a departure from all the mudslinging that has characterised the campaigning.

Cinnamon-flavored foods and beverages may cause liver damage

May 9, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Scientists have found that many kinds of cinnamon, cinnamon-flavored foods, beverages and food supplements in the United States use a form of the spice that contains high levels of a natural substance that may cause liver damage in some sensitive people.

Would like a bit of all three Khans: Veena Malik

May 8, 2013 at 9:12 PM

Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) Praising actor Saif Ali Khan's sense of style, Pakistani model-turned-actress Veena Malik Wednesday voiced her aspirations of working with all the three Khans of Bollywood.

If not an actor, I'd have been chef: Aleeza Khan

May 8, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Actress Aleeza Khan has not only charmed everyone with her acting skills, but she also impressed the cast and crew of "Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga" with her culinary skills.

B-Town biggies spotted at music launch of 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2'

May 8, 2013 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): The Deol clan organized the music launch of 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2' in Mumbai.

Imran Khan says won't be able to cast vote following accident

May 8, 2013 at 4:16 PM

Lahore, May 8 (ANI): Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan who was injured in a stage fall on Tuesday has said that although he was feeling better, he would not be able to cast his vote in his hometown of Mianwali.

Fight for your rights, injured Imran tells Pakistanis

May 8, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Islamabad, May 8 (IANS) Imran Khan, who was seriously injured after a 15-foot fall at an election rally Tuesday, has appealed to people to fight for their rights.

Imran Khan in stable condition after fall

May 8, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Islamabad, May 7 (IANS) Pakistani cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan, who was injured after he fell down from a "lifter" in Lahore Tuesday, is in stable condition, his spokesman and party leaders said.

Imran Khan sustains head injury after fall, out of danger

May 7, 2013 at 9:20 PM

Islamabad, May 7 (IANS) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman and former cricketer Imran Khan was seriously injured after falling off a "lifter" carrying him up the stage from where he was to address an election rally in Lahore, media reports said. He is out of danger.

Imran Khan sustains injuries during election rally, rushed to hospital

May 7, 2013 at 8:32 PM

Lahore, May 7 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan sustained injuries today after falling from a stage installed for an election rally in Lahore.

Let Shah Rukh Khan enter Wankhede Stadium: Raj Thackeray

May 7, 2013 at 8:24 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) After the Congress, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray Tuesday demanded that Mumbai Cricket Association lift its five-year ban on actor Shah Rukh Khan from entering Wankhede Stadium.

Imran Khan seriously injured in fall

May 7, 2013 at 8:24 PM

Islamabad, May 7 (IANS) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman and former cricketer Imran Khan was seriously injured after falling off a "lifter" carrying him up the stage from where he was to address an election rally in Lahore, media reports said.

Dhoni sued for 'defaming' Hindu god

May 6, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Bangalore, May 6 (IANS) A local court Monday registered a defamation case against Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for allegedly denigrating a Hindu god (Vishnu) and hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus.

Gararas return as casual wear

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Move over linen pants and make way for lighter and modern version of traditional gararas as a casual wear.

I can't believe I won: Aanchal Khurana

May 5, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Ex-Roadies Aanchal Khurana, who won the best actress in a negative role trophy at the 12th Indian Telly Awards, says she can't believe that she has won the award.

Manish Paul bags best anchor trophy at Telly Awards

May 5, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Having anchored several shows on the small screen, Manish Paul not only proved his skills, but also won the the best anchor trophy at the Indian Telly Awards.

Imran Khan vows to abandon 'American war' in Pakistan, if voted to power

May 5, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Peshawar, May 5 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has promised that his party would abandon the war on terror as "it was an American war being fought on Pakistan's soil", if his party is voted to power.

'Recalled' Pak batsman Umar Amin vows 'long, hard grind' for Champions Trophy success

May 5, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Karachi, May 5 (ANI): Recalled Pakistan batsman Umar Amin has said that he is determined to assert himself during the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy following a turbulent start to his international career in 2010.

Pak hardliner party issues fatwa against voting for 'haram' Imran Khan

May 5, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Islamabad, May 5 (ANI): Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Fazlur Rehman has issued a decree (fatwa) against Imran Khan, saying that vote to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief is 'haram'.

SRK lucky for KKR, say fans on Facebook, Twitter

May 4, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) Ecstatic after a long-awaited victory, fans of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) attribute the performance of the team to the presence of Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan, who cheered his side to an eight-wicket victory against Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens here Friday.

Pakistani interim PM promises smooth transition after May 11 elections

May 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Beijing, May 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistan's interim Prime Minister, Mir Hazar Khan Khoso Friday announced that he would transfer the reign of the government to the elected representative on completion of the May 11 parliamentary elections, local media reported.

Things will go well for Pathan and team: Shahrukh Khan

May 4, 2013 at 1:08 AM

Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) Having roped in Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) player Yusuf Pathan's wife to cheer the knights to victory, Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan asserted that things for the burly allrounder will fall in place post his man-of-the-match performance at the Eden Gardens here Friday.

Won't let down KKR fans: Shahrukh Khan

May 4, 2013 at 12:52 AM

Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) Acknowledging the "backing" and strong support of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fans, Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan has assured his loyal followers that he would "ensure" their faith in the team remained intact.

Pakistani PM promises smooth transition after May 11 elections

May 3, 2013 at 10:28 PM

Islamabad, May 3 (IANS) Pakistan's interim Prime Minister, Mir Hazar Khan Khoso Friday announced that he would transfer the reins of the government to the elected representative on completion of the May 11 parliamentary elections.

Indian author bags Sharjah Children's Book Award

May 3, 2013 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Indian author Saniyasnain Khan has bagged the Sharjah Children's Book Award for his book, 'The Story of Khadija'.

Return of the 'Grand Master' - Mithun back for 'DID Super Moms'

May 2, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Actor and Bollywood's 'disco dancer' Mithun Chakraborty will return to his role as the 'grand master' on the forthcoming edition of reality show "Dance India Dance" - "DID Super Moms". He is happy to be back on board, and excited about judging "mummy participants".

Decision to act was right, says Saif Ali Khan

May 2, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) His father and grandfather were cricketers, but Saif Ali Khan decided to make his career in showbiz as an actor and says he made the right choice.

Bollywood celebs express grief over Sarabjit's death on Twitter

May 2, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): The whole of B-Town brigade is mourning the death of Indian prisoner in Pakistan-Sarabjit Singh

Afghan police kill 6 militants

May 2, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Ghazni, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): Units of Afghan police raided Taliban hideouts in Ghazni province 125 km south of Kabul late Wednesday night, leaving six militants dead, provincial police chief Zarawar Zahid said Thursday.

Salman Khan expresses grief over Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Bollywood star Salman Khan, who had launched an online petition asking for Sarabjit Singh's freedom in 2012, Thursday mourned the death of the Indian death row prisoner in Pakistan.

Indian cinema should rival Hollywood as its eastern equivalent: Saif Ali Khan (Interview)

May 2, 2013 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Indian cinema, which is celebrating its centenary year, has a unique identity and should rival Hollywood as its eastern equivalent, says actor-producer Saif Ali Khan who does not believe in any attempts to cross over.

Benazir was killed not by Taliban, but by 'people who were threatened by her': Imran

May 2, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Islamabad, May. 2 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has said former premier Benazir Bhutto was not assassinated by the Taliban, but by the people who were worried that she was going to come into power.

Do charity for any reason, but do it anyways: Salman

May 2, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Gurgaon, May 2 (IANS) Do charity and do it directly, suggests actor Salman Khan, who contributes to various social activities through his charitable organisation Being Human.

Imran Khan vows to end 'military operation' in Balochistan if he comes to power

May 2, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Islamabad, May. 2 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has said that his party would end 'military operation' in Balochistan and all issues pertaining to the province would be resolved through meaningful talks, if his party comes to power.

Shivpal Yadav criticised for writing to Obama

May 1, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Lucknow, May 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh minister Shivpal Singh Yadav's letter to US President Barack Obama on cabinet colleague Azam Khan being detained at Boston airport has triggered a controversy with opposition parties and civil society activists terming it objectionable.

Supermodel Kendra Spears to marry Prince Rahim Aga Khan

May 1, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Washington, May 1(ANI): American supermodel Kendra Spears is all set to marry Prince Rahim Aga Khan after a fairy tale engagement.

No agreement yet on chemical weapons probe in Syria: UN

May 1, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Beijing, May. 1 (Xinhua-ANI): A UN spokesman said on Tuesday that the United Nations still lacks the agreement for its chemical weapons investigation mission to do its work in Syria.

'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' crew celebrates 25th Anniversary

April 30, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Aamir Khan, along with his nephew Imran Khan, organized a special screening of 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' only for the cast and crew of the film, which completed its 25 years, in Mumbai.

SP hardsells Harvard boycott to woo minority vote (News Analysis)

April 30, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Lucknow, April 30 (IANS) Concerned that its appeal among Muslim voters was dimming, Uttar Pradesh's ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) is on an overdrive to hardsell its boycott of a Harvard lecture after minister Azam Khan was detained at Boston airport as "standing up to imperialist US".

'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' crew celebrates 25th Anniversary

April 30, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Aamir Khan, along with his nephew Imran Khan, organized a special screening of 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' only for the cast and crew of the film, which completed its 25 years, in Mumbai.

QSQT should not be remade: Imran Khan

April 30, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Imran Khan, who cried after wathcing the climax of his uncle Aamir Khan's debut film "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" (QSQT) at a special screening to mark 25 years of the hit movie, says it should not be remade.

Imran Khan confident of 'crushing' PML-N during May 11 polls

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 30 (ANI): Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan is confident of defeating Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in the May 11 elections.

Court exempts Salman Khan from appearance in hit-and-run case

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) A Mumbai court Monday exempted Bollywood actor Salman Khan from a personal appearance in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

Aamir Khan celebrates 25 years of success in Bollywood

April 29, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Bollywood's Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan celebrated his 25-year- long journey in Indian cinema as a film star in Mumbai on Monday which coincided with 100 years of Indian cinema.

Never thought I'd come this far: Aamir Khan

April 29, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Aamir Khan, who completed 25 years in filmdom Monday, attributes this success to the mistakes he made over the years. One of the most respected and versatile actors of his generation, he admits when he started, he never thought he would come this far.

Jackie 'relaxed' about son Tiger's debut

April 29, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Actor Jackie Shroff says he is "relaxed" about his son Tiger's debut Bollywood project "Heropanti".

Aamir Khan celebrates 25 years in Bollywood

April 29, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (ANI): Bollywood star Aamir Khan celebrated his 25-year- long journey as a film star in Mumbai on Monday which coincided with 100 years of Indian cinema.

Arshad, Vivek salute Aamir on silver jubilee in filmdom

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Actor Arshad Warsi, who shares screen space with Aamir Khan in "P.K.", says the Indian film industry needs more people like the actor-filmmaker, who made his Bollywood debut 25 years back on this date.

Boxing champ Amir Khan confident of reclaiming world title

April 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM

London, Apr.29 (ANI): Former world light welterweight champion Amir Khan has said he is confident and 100 percent on course to getting back into world title contention by December following his dramatic victory over Julio Diaz at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield.

No 'Mental' on Nov 22

April 29, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Rubbishing reports that the new Salman Khan film "Mental" is releasing on Nov 22, director Sohail Khan said that he has no such plans.

Pak Taliban warns religious parties against using name of Islam in election campaign

April 28, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 28 (ANI): The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Mardan has issued a letter warning religious parties not to use the name of Islam in their election campaign.

Afghan deputy police chief killed in bombing in E. province

April 28, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Ghazni, Apr. 28 (Xinhua-ANI): A roadside bombing killed the deputy provincial police chief in eastern Afghan province of Ghazni on Sunday, one day after the Taliban insurgent group announced the launching of an annual offensive, a provincial government spokesman said.

Karachi: Four killed in blasts near MQM, PPP offices

April 28, 2013 at 1:24 AM

Islamabad, April 28 (IANS) At least four people were killed and 44 injured in three blasts that occurred in Pakistan's Karachi city near offices of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Saturday night, Geo News reported.

SP hails Akhilesh for calling off Harvard trip

April 27, 2013 at 10:44 PM

Lucknow, April 27 (IANS) Amid criticism that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav should not have cancelled his lecture at the Harvard Business School to protest "extended frisking" of Urban Development Minister Azam Khan at a Boston airport, his Samajwadi Party (SP) Saturday said the stand was "correct, justified and in line with socialist ethos".

Indian Embassy takes up Azam Khan 'questioning' issue with U.S

April 27, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Washington April 27 (ANI): The Indian Embassy has raised the issue with the State Department in Washington the questioning of Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan at the Logan International Airport in Boston on Wednesday.

PCB considering including Younis Khan, among Champions Trophy probables

April 27, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Lahore, Apr 27 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly been considering a proposal to include veteran middle-order batsman Younis Khan in the list of 30 probables for the ICC Champions Trophy, from which a 15-member Pakistan squad will be announced by the end of this month.

Miffed Akhilesh Yadav, Azam skip Harvard lecture

April 27, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, April 27 (IANS) Miffed over the brief detention of his Urban Development Minister Azam Khan at Boston airport, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav skipped a Harvard University event they had come to participate in.

India protests detention of UP minister at US airport

April 26, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Washington, April 26 (IANS) India has formally protested to the US over the brief detention of Uttar Pradesh Minister Mohammad Azam Khan at Boston airport when he arrived to take part in an event at Harvard University.

SP, Muslim clerics slam Azam Khan's frisking in US

April 26, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Lucknow, April 26 (IANS) The ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) and Muslim groups in Uttar Pradesh Friday slammed reports of humiliation and extended frisking of party leader and minister Mohammad Azam Khan at Logan Airport in Boston, US.

Welterweight champion Amir Khan says he will ban generation next from boxing

April 26, 2013 at 5:08 PM

London, Apr.26 (ANI): Former light welterweight champion Amir Khan has reportedly said that he will not allow his children to take up boxing as a sport for their living.

Azam Khan's detention issue: MEA asks Indian Embassy

April 26, 2013 at 12:41 PM

The Ministry of External Affairs has taken seriously the matter of detention of Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan in Boston, United States.

MEA asks Indian Embassy to take up Azam Khan's detention issue

April 26, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Almaty/New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday asked the Indian Embassy in Washington to take up the matter of detention of Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan in Boston, United States.

'Lancashire-experienced' Junaid Khan ready to spearhead Pak attack in Champions Trophy

April 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Karachi, Apr 26 (ANI): Upcoming Pakistan fast bowler Junaid Khan has said that he is ready to spearhead Pakistan's attack in the absence of injured Umar Gul in the ICC Champions Trophy, to be held in England.

Azam Khan detention in U.S.: Samajwadi Party lodges protest

April 26, 2013 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi/Kanpur, April 26 (ANI): The Samajwadi Party on Friday lodged a formal protest with the Indian Government over the detention of Azam Khan, one of the party's senior leaders and a minister in the Uttar Pradesh Government, in Boston, United States.