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

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

SC to take up Kerala reference on information commissioner

May 5, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 5 (IANS) Former Kerala chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan will watch closely proceedings in the Supreme Court, as it considers Monday a "special reference" from the Kerala governor on the dismissal of a top state official.

Common asthma drugs hold promise against dengue

May 1, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Washington, May 1(ANI): A new study has found that in experiments in mice, a class of drugs commonly used to treat asthma by targeting mast cells in the immune system could help treat vascular symptoms associated with dengue infections.

Jackie Shroff, Renuka Shahane to felicitate three women

March 1, 2013 at 7:07 PM

Mumbai, Mar 1 (IANS) Three eminent women will be felicitated in Mumbai on the eve of International Women's Day by actor Jackie Shroff and actor-director Renuka Shahane, for their contribution in their respective fields.

Suneet Varma launches book on fashion

January 26, 2013 at 2:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): Suneet Varma, who celebrated his 25 years in the fashion industry recently, has now launched a coffee table book- Suneet Varma - at the French embassy in New Delhi.

NGOs, corporates brace for Mumbai Marathon

January 16, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) A 25-member contingent from Ion Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of water purifying firm Ion Exchange has entered into a partnership with Mumbai-based NGO Muktangan to participate in the Mumbai Marathon Sunday.

No dialogue for Milind Soman in 'David'

January 15, 2013 at 11:13 AM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Bejoy Nambiar's forthcoming film "David" will see model-actor Milind Soman playing a devout Muslim. But there's something unusual about his role - he doesn't have a single dialogue.

Enzyme that can combat deadly toxic agents

January 13, 2013 at 4:17 PM

London, Jan 13 (IANS) Experts have developed an enzyme treatment that could offset the effects of lethal chemicals that kill hundreds of thousands of people globally.

'Alex Pandian': Gives no reason to cheer (Tamil Movie Review)

January 12, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Film: "Alex Pandian"; Actors: Karthi, Anushka Shetty, Milind Soman, Suman, Nikitha Thukral, Sanusha, Santhanam, Akanksha Puri, Prathap Pothen and Shannon Elijah; Director: Suraaj; Rating: **

'Alex Pandian' cleared with U-certificate

January 3, 2013 at 2:15 PM

Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) Karthi's Tamil action "Alex Pandian" has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification and will release next week.

Women run to promote breast cancer awareness in Mumbai

December 16, 2012 at 2:30 PM

Mumbai, Dec. 16 (ANI): Women participated in an exclusive series of runs to promote breast cancer awareness on Sunday in an event christened the 'Pinkathon- 2012' in Mumbai.

Celebrities run in Mumbai for breast cancer awareness

December 16, 2012 at 12:38 PM

Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) A bevy of celebrities from the showbiz industry, including actress Lisa Haydon, Tara Sharma and VJ Anusha Dandekar, put on their running shoes here to be a part of Pinkathon 2012, a race to create awareness for breast cancer.

Reprieve for Achuthanandan in land controversy short-lived

December 6, 2012 at 6:36 PM

Kochi, Dec 6 (IANS) Veteran CPI-M leader V.S. Achuthanandan, who is the prime accused in a land controversy, Thursday got a reprieve with a single-judge bench of the high court quashing the FIR, but it was short-lived as the state government got the verdict stayed by a division bench.

Kerala High Court cancels FIR against Achuthanandan

December 6, 2012 at 4:12 PM

Chennai, Dec. 6 (ANI): The Kerala High Court on Thursday cancelled an FIR against veteran Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader and former chief minster, V S Achuthanandan in connection with a land allotment issue.

Reprieve for Achuthanandan in land controversy

December 6, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Kochi, Dec 6 (IANS) Veteran CPI-M leader V.S. Achuthanandan, who is the prime accused in a land controversy, Thursday got reprieve when a single-judge bench of the high court quashed the FIR -- but the state government decided to go in appeal.

Chandy, Achuthanandan cross swords over land

December 5, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 5 (IANS) Veteran CPI-M leader V.S. Achuthanandan, who has been arraigned in a land scam case, Wednesday blamed Chief Minister Oomen Chandy and the state's industry minister for pursuing a political vendetta against him, a charge Chandy rejected.

Kerala government in no hurry in Achuthanandan case

December 4, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 4 (IANS) The Kerala government is treading cautiously in the case of arraigned veteran Communist Party of India-Marxist leader V.S. Achuthanandan, an accused in a land scam case.

Kerala information commissioner Natarajan suspended

November 12, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 12 (IANS) In what is believed to be the rarest of rare cases, Kerala Information Commissioner K. Natarajan has been suspended by Governor H.R. Bhardwaraj.

Regular exercise effective, not gym: Milind Soman

November 10, 2012 at 6:08 PM

Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Model-turned-actor Milind Soman does not believe in gym workouts and asserts that regular exercise is most effective to keep fit.

Wearing art: New metaphors for Indian fashion

November 10, 2012 at 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Temple art was the trademark of traditional Indian clothes and accessories for centuries, setting them apart from western apparel with a distinct colour, motif and design scheme. But the arrival of contemporary art has given Indian designers new metaphors for interpretations.

'Alex Pandian' promises high-octane action

November 10, 2012 at 1:52 PM

Chennai, Nov 10 (IANS) Tamil action-thriller "Alex Pandian" will feature some never-seen-before action sequences, according to the film's makers.

For Shahana, Milind 'most adorable' (Movie Snippet)

November 4, 2012 at 7:27 PM

Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Model-tuned-actor Milind Soman turns 47 Sunday and his actress girlfriend Shahana Goswami calls him the loveliest person who inspires her.

27 award winning filmmakers petition to save Indie cinema

October 12, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Mumbai, Oct.12 (ANI): In a first of it's kind campaign, 27 national award winning filmmakers and stalwarts from the industry have come together to ask the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to protect and save Independent Cinema.

Police probing charges against Kerala information commissioner: Minister

October 12, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 12 (IANS) Kerala Home Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan Friday said the police are now verifying facts about Kerala Information Commissioner K. Natarajan's alleged intervention in a land scam case involving former chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan before taking action.

Achuthanandan slams Kerala information commissioner

October 10, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 10 (IANS) Former Kerala chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan, named as first accused in a land scam case, Wednesday deplored the role of Kerala Information Commissioner K. Natarajan who has tried to intervene in the case.

How environmental cues affect motivation and task-oriented behaviour

September 22, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Washington, September 22 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have shown that seemingly irrelevant environmental cues like queue guides, or barriers commonly used in banks and airports, can serve as virtual boundaries that divide those waiting into two categories - who are inside the system and those who are outside the system.

Land scam case against me is baseless: Achuthanandan

August 17, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Kochi, Aug 17 (IANS) Former Kerala chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan said Friday that the ongoing vigilance case against him for alleged misuse of office to transfer land in Kasargode district to a relative is baseless.

Banana crisis hits Kerala (Letter from Kerala)

July 14, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 14 (IANS) Bananas are known as the poor man's fruit, and poor or not every Keralite's daily fare includes banana as an inseparable part. But in the last two weeks, prices of the fruit have shot up so much that it has created a crisis of sorts. Even the well-off find it expensive.

'Rush' - Bejoy Nambiar's big dream for small screen

July 11, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) "Shaitaan" fame director Bejoy Nambiar is trying to bring much needed change on the small screen with his TV series "Rush". He hopes that the show, which will be aired on MTV, manages to find its audience.

Vigilance quizzes Achuthanandan in land transfer case

June 23, 2012 at 3:48 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 23 (IANS) A team of vigilance department officials Saturday arrived at the official residence of former Kerala chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan to quiz him on the controversial land transfer case, which occurred when he was chief minister during 2001-06.

Services beat Tamil Nadu to win Santosh Trophy

May 28, 2012 at 9:03 PM

Cuttack, May 28 (IANS) Services clinched their second National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy beating Tamil Nadu 3-2 in a plusating final at the Barabati Stadium here Monday.

Shreyas pulls fast one on 'Kamaal Dhamaal...' team (Movie Snippets)

May 22, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Actor Shreyas Talpade loves to play pranks on his co-stars and unit members. His experience on the sets of "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal" was no different.

Milind Soman sets off on 1,500-km Greenathon

April 20, 2012 at 3:49 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Model-actor Milind Soman, who left for a 1,500 km long marathon from here to Mumbai Friday, in support of a clean and green environment, says the world can be happier and healthier if each person does his bit everyday.

Setback to Achuthanandan in land grab case

April 12, 2012 at 6:19 PM

Kochi, April 12 (IANS) Former Kerala chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan, a prime accused in a land grab case, suffered a setback Thursday when the Kerala High Court refused to quash the First Information Report (FIR) filed in the case.

ONLY COURT CAN END IMPASSE IN ITALIAN SAILORS CASE, SAYS INDIA'S FOREIGN MINISTER

April 2, 2012 at 9:21 PM

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Rabbani Khar wants to pursue result-orientated process to resolve bilateral issues

March 27, 2012 at 4:49 PM

Seoul, Mar 27 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said a result-orientated process of dialogue would help India and Pakistan resolve bilateral issues.

President Pratibha Patil presents Padma awards to 53 eminent personalities

March 23, 2012 at 12:38 PM

The President of India Pratibha Patil facilitated 53 persons with the Padma awards, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Thursday, 22 March 2012.

Rahul Bose and Milind Soman do their bit for cancer awareness

February 5, 2012 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (ANI): Rahul Bose and Milind Soman observed World Cancer Day on Saturday by taking part in a cancer awareness campaign.

Rahul Bose and Milind Soman do their bit for cancer awareness

February 5, 2012 at 1:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (ANI): Rahul Bose and Milind Soman observed World Cancer Day on Saturday by taking part in a cancer awareness campaign.

Pranab Mukherjee hopeful of seven percent plus growth rate by March end

February 1, 2012 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said he is hopeful that growth rate will be around seven per cent plus while the head on inflation would be between six and seven per cent by March end.

Padma Awards announces; no Bharat Ratna this year

January 26, 2012 at 6:33 PM

Rooting out the speculation that Indian Cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar or Hockey Legend Late. Major Dhyanchand might get the Bharat Ratna Award this year, the President of India Pratibha Devi Singh Patil...

Bhupen Hazarika awarded Padma Vibhushan

January 25, 2012 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): The President of India today approved the conferment of Padma Awards for 2012 with veteran Assamese singer, poet and musician Late (Dr.) Bhupen Hazarika, receiving the Padma Vibhushan along with Cartoonist Late Mario De Miranda from Goa, Orthopedic and close aide of Anna Hazare, Dr. Kantilal Hastimal Sancheti from Maharashtra, Bureaucrat and former Governor of Uttar Pradesh, T V Rajeswar also being among the awardees of Padma Vibhushan.

Now, 'nanoparticle-based' vaccines to boost immunity where it counts

January 23, 2012 at 8:27 PM

London, Jan 23 (ANI): Synthetic nanoparticles that target lymph nodes, where the most effective immune reactions occur, could greatly boost vaccine responses, researchers say.

Sri Lanka assures India of devolving powers to Tamils

January 17, 2012 at 9:05 PM

Colombo, Jan 17 (ANI): Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister, G L Peiris assured the Indian External Affairs Minister S M Krishna, who is currently on a visit to the emerald island nation that he would be talking to the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) in a bid to devolve power to the island's minority Tamils at a district rather than higher level.

Bipasha fuming over 'leaked' b'day party video

January 11, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Dubai, Jan 11 (ANI): Bipasha Basu has expressed her anger over the 'leaked' video of her birthday party, which has gone viral on the Internet.

Yeddyurappa hurt over allegations, keen to be treated as ordinary prisoner

October 19, 2011 at 8:24 PM

Bangalore, Oct 19 (ANI): Karnataka Housing Minister V Somanna on Wednesday said former chief minister B. S. Yeddyurappa is extremely upset against allegations that he faked his illness in order to avoid going to the jail.

Rock band Parikrama performs live on digital platform

August 25, 2011 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25(ANI): It was an evening when fans sitting in the comfort of their homes and offices enjoyed a live 'webcert' of New Delhi-based legendary rock band Parikrama.

Illegal mining scam: Karnataka CM Gowda backs Yeddyurappa

August 10, 2011 at 4:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (ANI): The newly elected Karnataka Chief Minister, DV Sadananda Gowda, on Wednesday came out in full support of his predecessor B.S Yeddyurappa, who stepped down from his post after being indicted in Lokayukta Justice (retired) N. Santosh Hedge's report on illegal mining.

Sadananda Gowda expands cabinet, 21 new ministers inducted

August 8, 2011 at 8:10 PM

Bangalore, Aug 8 (ANI): The newly elected Karnataka Chief Minister, DV Sadananda Gowda, on Monday inducted 21 new ministers into his cabinet.

New cell that attacks dengue virus identified

May 17, 2011 at 4:47 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): An Indian-origin researcher at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School in Singapore and his colleagues have found that mast cells, which can help the body respond to bacteria and pathogens, also apparently sound the alarm around viruses delivered by a mosquito bite.

INDIAN STUDENTS IN USA ARE BEING TREATED LIKE CATTLE, SAYS MAIN OPPOSITION

January 31, 2011 at 10:51 AM

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Karnataka ministers march to Raj Bhavan over Yeddyurappa's prosecution

January 22, 2011 at 1:41 PM

Bangalore, Jan 22 (ANI): An eight-member ministerial team on Saturday staged a march to Raj Bhavan demanding that Karnataka Governor H S Bhardwaj provide them a copy of the order according sanction for prosecuting Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa.

Ethiopian Assefa wins Mumbai full marathon

January 16, 2011 at 1:53 PM

Mumbai, Jan 16 (ANI): Ethiopia's Girima Assefa won the 42-km full run at the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2011.

Yeddyurappa ministry expanded in Karnataka

September 22, 2010 at 1:15 PM

Bangalore, Sep 22 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Wednesday expanded his ministry by inducting six more ministers, raising the strength to 34.

Krishna plays down Pakistan's jibes, says talks in Islamabad were positive

July 16, 2010 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Jul 16 (ANI): Ignoring the satirical jibes made by his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi, External Affairs Minister Somanahalli Malliah Krishna expressed hope and optimism on the resumption of Indo-Pak dialogue.

Gujarat girl wins world mathematical calculation contest

June 27, 2010 at 4:43 PM

Surat, June 27, (ANI): An eleven-year-old girl from Gujarat's Surat has set a world record by winning the Mental Mathematical Calculation World Cup 2010 held in Germany.

Indo-US relationship 'inevitable': Krishna

June 5, 2010 at 10:07 AM

Washington, Jun.5 (ANI): Describing the relationship between India and the United States as 'inevitable', External Affairs Minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna has said both countries would continue to co-operate in countering terrorism, a menace that has gravely affected the entire world.

'My visit to China aimed at strengthening bilateral ties,' says Krishna

April 5, 2010 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi/onboard aircraft,Apr.5 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna said on Monday that his four-day visit to China was being undertaken with an aim to consolidate bilateral ties between New Delhi and Beijing.

Seal romance-related items away to get over split

March 25, 2010 at 12:46 PM

Washington, Mar 25 (ANI): If you're finding hard to get over a failed love interest, then here's something that can help you: stick your disappointment in a box or envelope and you'll feel better.

Captains of Indian industry mourn Basu's demise

January 17, 2010 at 4:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan.17 (ANI): Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President Venu Srinivasan on Sunday said the nation has lost one of the tallest leaders in the demise of former West bengal Chief Minister Jyoti Basu.

INDIA AWAITING MORE INFORMATION ON US TERROR SUSPECT, DAVID COLEMAN HEADLEY

December 16, 2009 at 9:33 PM

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NEW DELHI ON DAMAGE CONTROL AS RUSSIA REACTS SHARPLY ON LAWMAKER'S REMARKS AGAINST FOREIGNER RAPE V

December 16, 2009 at 9:33 PM

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SC order can resolve Ayodhya dispute, says Mulayam Singh Yadav

November 27, 2009 at 9:38 PM

Bulandshahar (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 27 (ANI): Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday contended that the Supreme Court will decide whether to build temple or a mosque at the disputed site in Ayodhya.

Ayodhya issue: 'I had three meetings with ex-PM Narasimha Rao,' says Singhal

November 27, 2009 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) International president Ashok Singhal revealed here on Friday that he had face to face meetings with former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao thrice to solve the Ramjanmabhoomi issue.

West Bengal Forest officials recover deer skull, arrest one

October 15, 2009 at 7:37 PM

East Gurguria (West Bengal), Oct 15 (ANI): West Bengal Forest Department on Thursday recovered two deer skulls in east Gurguria town of the state.

Action against 26/11 perpetrators focus of talks with Pak in New York: India

September 19, 2009 at 11:05 AM

Istanbul/London, Sep.19 (ANI): Indian External Affairs Minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna has asserted that the main agenda of his meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi in New York would be to pressurise Islamabad in taking action against perpetrators of last year's Mumbai terror attack.

Karnataka Housing Minister resigns following defeat in by poll

August 31, 2009 at 5:13 PM

Bangalore, Aug 31 (ANI): Karnataka Housing Minister V. Somanna resigned from the state cabinet on Monday following his defeat in the recent by polls to the state assembly.

Indian actress Shobana to display artistic talents at musical in Malaysia

August 29, 2009 at 12:37 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 29 (ANI): Award-winning Indian actress Shobana Chandrakumar is all set to showcase her performing talents in Malaysia in the musical Maya Ravan, to be staged at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre today.

Findings on how bladder cells detect bacteria may help prevent urinary tract infections

August 21, 2009 at 3:05 PM

Washington, August 21 (ANI): Researchers at Duke University Medical Center may be close to devising a new way to stop or prevent the urinary tract infections (UTIs), for they have discovered how cells within the bladder are able to sense the presence of E. coli bacteria hiding within their compartments.

Blind businessman plays role of a lifetime in Bollywood

August 12, 2009 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug.12 (ANI): A blind businessman is playing the role of a gunman who fights tigers and jumps off burning cars in a new Bollywood film to be released in August.

A vintage bus with steam engine is latest craze in Mumbai

June 16, 2009 at 8:43 PM

Mumbai, June 16 (ANI): An entrepreneur in Mumbai has designed and developed a vintage bus which runs on a steam engine, that is currently being used for joyrides for the students of G. D Somania School located at Cuffe parade, Mumbai.

Milind Soman endorses hair colour brand

May 27, 2009 at 7:30 PM

Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Supermodel-turned actor Milind Soman, who was seen in movies like 'Bheja Fry', has been signed by a hair colour brand as its brand ambassador.

Akshay is hurt by ruckus over unbuttoning episode, says a friend

May 21, 2009 at 2:51 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is miffed with Anil Naik, who filed a case against him and his wife Twinkle for obscene behaviour in public during the recent Lakme India Fashion Week (LIFW). The actor feels Naik tries to seek publicity by harassing celebrities like him, Milind Soman and Mamta Kulkarni, says a close friend.

Sikkim's first ever Marwari film goes on floor

May 16, 2009 at 1:57 PM

Gangtok, May 16 (IANS) 'Khoto Sikko', the first Marwari film to be made here highlighting the lives of the migrant Marwari community living in the state for generations, has gone on the floors. Producer-director Rakesh Somani says that the small budget family drama will create ripples at the box office.

Models display exquisite jewellery at Delhi fashion show

May 11, 2009 at 2:29 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): Ravishing models walked on the ramp showcasing the exclusive works of fashion designers during a jewellery fashion extravaganza here last evening.

Somnath asks political parties to reserve seats for women

March 30, 2009 at 11:45 PM

Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) Voicing his support for the pending women's reservation bill, outgoing Lok Sabha Speaker Somanath Chatterjee Monday said all political parties in India should nominate women candidates to increase female participation in the higher representative organisations.

In the spirit of freedom (from tobacco)

March 10, 2009 at 1:01 AM

The 14th World Conference on Tobacco or Health (WCTOH) got an official kick start on the March 8, at the National Centre of Performing Arts in Mumbai.

Suniel Shetty barred from working out, worried about weight gain

January 23, 2009 at 2:12 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) He has never gone without gymming in the past ten years, except now. A serious chest injury on the sets of Priyadarshan's comedy 'De Dana Dan' has had Suniel Shetty laid up for the past six weeks without exercise.

Kareena, Katrina and Yana to sizzle at Miss India Worldwide pageant

January 22, 2009 at 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Yana Gupta are set to add a dash of glamour at the grand finale of PC Jewellers Miss India Worldwide pageant to be held at Pragati Maidan Jan 31.

Wrong winner felicitated at Mumbai Marathon before mistake corrected

January 18, 2009 at 5:16 PM

Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) In an embarrassing moment, the organizers of the VIth Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2009 mistakenly declared and felicitated a wrong person as the winner in the Indian women's category in the 42-km Main Marathon here Sunday afternoon.

Thousands 'run for unity' at Mumbai Marathon

January 18, 2009 at 10:01 AM

Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Corporate heads and film personalities joined an estimated 40,000 people running for peace and unity at the Mumbai marathon that got underway here Sunday morning.

Thousands turn up for Mumbai Marathon

January 18, 2009 at 9:07 AM

Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Several thousands of Mumbaikars enthusiastically turned out for the the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon (SCMM) here Sunday morning.

Over 43,000 expected to run in Sunday's Mumbai Marathon

January 17, 2009 at 6:12 PM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Thousands of Mumbaikars will come out on the streets Sunday morning to take part in the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon (SCMM) 2009.

Kerala police official sentenced for torturing editor 11 years ago

January 12, 2009 at 9:39 PM

Kochi, Jan 12 (IANS) A Kerala court Monday sentenced a senior police official and three others to six months imprisonment for custodial torture of a newspaper editor nearly 11 years ago.

Prahlad, Sardjoe among Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awardees

January 9, 2009 at 7:10 PM

Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) Thirteen eminent overseas Indians, including noted management guru C.K. Prahlad and Suriname Vice President Ramdien Sarjdoe, were Friday conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman at the conclusion of India's three-day annual convention to connect with its diaspora.

Indian workers in Gulf air problems at diaspora meet

January 9, 2009 at 7:09 PM

Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) Complaints of ill treatment of migrant workers by Indian immigration officials and by officials of Indian embassies abroad, the lack of higher education facilities for children of Indian workers and lack of legal assistance for jailed workers abroad were some of the issues brought to the notice of Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi by the people from the Gulf region here Friday.

Moussa condemns terrorist attack in Mumbai

December 1, 2008 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Arab League Secretary General Amre Moussa Monday condemned the terrorist attacks in Mumbai.

'Rock On' to open Indian film festival in Washington

November 11, 2008 at 3:20 PM

Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Bollywood director Abhishek Kapoor's recent hit 'Rock On!!' will open the second annual Indian Visions Film Festival to be held in Washington DC.

Speaker to inaugurate seminar on parliamentary democracy

October 30, 2008 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Author and diplomat Shashi Tharoor, filmmaker Shyam Benegal and IT czar N.R. Narayana Murthy will be among many personalities who will participate in a conference on parliamentary democracy here Saturday.

President, prime minister condemn Assam blasts

October 30, 2008 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The president, vice-president, prime minister and main opposition leader Thursday condemned the serial blasts that ripped through Assam killing at least 56 people and injuring about 300.

Personal fashion: Stars vote for comfort and clothes that last

October 19, 2008 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Styles, as connoisseurs suggested at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion that closed Saturday evening in the capital, may be about trends and cycles - what with the return of the stylised dhotis of the 80s, pleated pants, frocks and resort wear of the 60s and 70s on the ramp. But the dream merchants of showbiz have their ears to the ground when it comes to personal fashion statements.

Milind Soman, Rahul Dev collaborate for fitness centre

October 17, 2008 at 10:49 AM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Supermodels-turned-actors Milind Soman and Rahul Dev have joined hands to open Breathe, a gym-cum-fitness centre in the capital, to help people lead a healthy lifestyle here. Milind says their emphasis will not be on bodybuilding but on fitness.

160 buyers for Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (Curtain Raiser)

October 14, 2008 at 10:57 AM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Indicative of the pre-eminent position the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) as the country's premier business-to-business event for the style industry, 160 buyers, including 70 from abroad, will attend the spring/summer edition of the Oct 15-19 event that is expected to generate business in the region of Rs.800 million ($16.5 million).

Film makers throng picturesque Ooty for shoots

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ooty (Tamil Nadu), Sep 1 (ANI): Udagamandalam or Ooty, one of the scenic hill stations in India, is abuzz with activity as film makers' start making a beeline to the hill resort generating employment for locals.

BigAdda.com now on mobile

August 27, 2008 at 12:00 AM

BigAdd.com, one of the famous social networking sites of India on Monday announced to initiate this innovative facility on mobile to make it handier for

Khel Ratna, Arjuna and Dhyan Chand Awards announced

August 19, 2008 at 1:01 AM

The Government of Indian on Tuesday announced the names for four of the most coveted awards to sports persons: Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award,

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards announced

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): The Government today announced the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and the Arjuna awards for the year 2007.

Dhoni's school to celebrate his 'Khel Ratna' honour

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ranchi, Aug 5 (ANI): The DAV School at which India's one-day criket captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni studied, plans to organise a grand function on Tuesday to celebrate him receiving this year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

LS Speaker Somnath to leave for Kuala Lumpur today

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somanth Chatterjee will leave for Kuala Lumpur today to attend the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) meeting.

Sandeep guides LB Shastri to Nishant memorial final (CAPITAL SPORTS)

February 13, 2008 at 12:00 AM

A fine all-round display by Sandeep Kaushik (35, 3/15) aided LB Shastri Club to beat Subhania Club by 31 runs to enter the final of the third Nishant