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

Tamil Nadu Municipal bodies members visited SDMC

June 18, 2013 at 6:19 PM

A delegation comprising of 27 members comprising functionaries of Municipal Bodies from Tamil Nadu today visited the SDMC ?s Headquarters at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Civic centre as part of their exposure visit to Delhi.

Craftsvilla goes retail way, to open stores

June 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Craftsvilla.com, an online luxury brand, has plans to open more then 50 franchise stores in the coming months.

'Ghanchakkar' director biggest ghanchakkar: Emraan

June 17, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi, who is gearing up for the release of "Ghanchakkar", his first comedy, says the film's director Raj Kumar Gupta is the biggest 'ghanchakkar'.

Rain takes toll on Vidya's 'Ghanchakkar' promotion

June 17, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan was set to promote her forthcoming film "Ghanchakkar" in a mall here Sunday, but she had to cancel the plan thanks to the heavy rain in the city.

Bengal music industry to protest Music World closure

June 14, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Kolkata, June 14 (IANS) Hundreds of musicians, technicians and artists from West Bengal are set to participate in a protest against piracy, digitisation and indiscriminate Internet music download June 20 here in the wake of Music World deciding to shut its landmark store in the hep and stylish Park Street.

Ameesha Patel finds anti-hero role tough

June 14, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) Ameesha Patel turns into a baddie for her forthcoming film "Shortcut Romeo" and asserts it was challenging for her to play an anti-hero role as it has drained her emotionally and physically.

Vidya doesn't limit herself even after marriage: Gupta

June 14, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) Raj Kumar Gupta worked with Vidya Balan for the first time in "No One Killed Jessica" when the actress was unmarried. They teamed up again for "Ghanchakkar" and the director praises the "Parineeta" girl for not "limiting herself" even after marriage.

Indian author to take part in debate in Italy

June 14, 2013 at 9:25 AM

Rome, June 14 (IANS/AKI) Indian author Gurcharan Das will lead a debate in Rome next month on his country and its relations with Italy, inspired by his recent book "India Grows at Night".

Emraan Hashmi and Vidya Balan promote 'Ghanchakkar' in Mumbai

June 13, 2013 at 5:25 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): The star cast of 'Ghanchakkar', Emraan Hashmi and Vidya Balan, along with their director Rajkumar Gupta, were seen promoting their new flick in Mumbai.

Emraan confident 'Ghanchakkar' will be his biggest success

June 13, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Emraan Hashmi, who has had a slew of hits lately, believes his latest "Ghanchakkar" will be his biggest hit ever.

For Vidya, 'Ghanchakkar' was best film to enter comedy

June 13, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Vidya Balan confesses that after reading the script of "Ghanchakkar", she felt it would be the best film for her to enter the comic genre.

I reached saturation point with dark roles: Emraan Hashmi

June 13, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi says he felt he had reached saturation point with dark and intense roles in his decade-long film career, and that his forthcoming movie "Ghanchakkar", a comedy entertainer, came as a much-awaited break for him.

Nigerian undergoes complex surgery in India

June 12, 2013 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) A Nigerian national whose genitalia was damaged in a serious accident 12 years ago was operated upon at a private hospital here.

TV actress Preeti Gupta's French leap

June 12, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Actress Preeti Gupta who has been seen in shows like "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii", says she will shoot with a French director soon.

Farah Khan returns home from hospital, relieved (Movie Snippets)

June 12, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan is relieved on returning home after spending 10 days in a hospital here. She was admitted after she reportedly complained of high fever.

Rajkumar Gupta to turn producer with 'Rapchick Romance'

June 12, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Rajkumar Gupta, who has directed acclaimed films like "Aamir" and "No One Killed Jessica", is turning producer with romantic movie "Rapchick Romance".

Awareness key to prevent cervical cancer, says doctors

June 11, 2013 at 10:44 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) With India accounting for one-third of the global burden of cervical cancer, doctors Tuesday stressed upon spreading awareness among women to fight the disease.

AIIMS student commits suicide

June 11, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) An MBBS student at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling fan in his hostel room here, police said Tuesday.

Saradha scam: CBI wants Bengal's support for probe

June 11, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Kolkata, June 11 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court, hearing a petition seeking a CBI probe into the Saradha Group scam, Tuesday was told that it was not possible for the central probe agency to investigate unless it got additional support from the West Bengal government.

NDMC: Commissioner directed officials to improve conditions of basic facilities

June 11, 2013 at 4:46 PM

North Delhi Municipal Commissioner, P K Gupta has inspected the primary schools, community centres and parks in Poothkalan area that falls in Ward No. 25. Area Councillor,. Devendra Solanki; Engineer-in-Chief,

Censor cut short Neil-Puja's kissing scene

June 11, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Filmmaker Susi Ganeshan's debut Hindi film "Shortcut Romeo" has been awarded U/A-certificate by the censor board, which ran its scissors on the liplock scene between Neil Nitin Mukesh and Puja Gupta and reduced it 50 percent.

Pleasant morning in Lucknow, monsoon on schedule

June 11, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Lucknow, June 11 (IANS) The residents of Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow woke up to a cloudy and pleasant morning Tuesday with the temperature dropping to 24 degrees Celsius - four degrees below normal. The local weather office said the monsoon would arrive in the state on time.

HC asks AIIMS to reserve seat for OBC candidate

June 10, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Delhi High Court Monday asked the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to keep a seat till the disposal of a plea seeking direction for reservation for OBC category in Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) course commencing July.

My 'Ghanchakkar' look adds fun to promos: Vidya

June 10, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Known for her classy and elegant sartorial style, Vidya Balan is donning flashy clothes while promoting "Ghanchakkar" and feels her garish looks add a fun element to the promos.

Director: 'Shortcut Romeo' to boost Ameesha's career

June 10, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) "Shortcut Romeo" director Susi Ganeshan is so much impressed with Ameesha Patel's work in the romantic crime thriller that he is confident it will give a great boost to her career.

Susi Ganeshan fancies Bollywood style promo

June 10, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Southern director Susi Ganeshan, who is ready with "Shortcut Romeo", a Hindi remake of his Tamil film "Thiruttu Payale", loves the way Bollywood is promoting movies.

Airy dhoti pants, palazzos - girls' must-have this summer! (Fashion Trends)

June 9, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Who wants to wear skinny pants and thick denims in the sultry heat? Think out-of-the-box and team up your kurtis, kimono tops, tanks, and t-shirts with loose but comfortable dhoti pants and palazzos in cotton, to raise the heat on your fashion scale.

No court relief for man who 'forced' wife to abort

June 8, 2013 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has denied anticipatory bail to a woman's husband and in-laws who allegedly forced her to swallow abortion pills for causing a miscarriage.

HC notice to centre, AIIMS on kidney patient's plea

June 4, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the central government and the AIIMS on a plea filed by kidney patient alleging that despite the court's direction to arrange a donor for his transplantation three years ago, the institute has failed to even start the procedure.

Guptagate: Eight South African policemen plead guilty

June 4, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Durban, June 4 (IANS) Eight South African police officers have pleaded guilty to the charges slapped against them in connection with a wedding scandal involving an influential Indian-origin Gupta family.

South African city's police plead guilty to escorting guests at Gupta wedding

June 4, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Johannesburg, June 4 (ANI): Eight of the 11 police officers in South African city of Tshwane have been pleaded guilty to providing unofficial security to the wedding guests of a well-connected Indian-family in Johannesburg.

Masaba's wish to dress Jiah remains unfulfilled

June 4, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Masaba Gupta is in a state of grief after the sudden demise of Nafisa alias Jiah Khan as the young designer had plans to design for the late actress soon.

Policemen roughed up by mob in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh

June 3, 2013 at 9:21 PM

Etawah (Uttar Pradesh), June 3 (ANI): Residents of Uttar Pradesh's Etawah roughed up a policeman, for delay in dousing a fire, which killed one and injured another.

'Shortcut Romeo' one step ahead of 'Johnny Gaddaar': Neil

June 3, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh says his forthcoming film "Shortcut Romeo", in which he plays a negative character, is a chance for him to take the hatred and vengeance of his character in the 2007 film "Johnny Gaddaar" one step ahead.

64 percent turnout in peaceful Howrah by-poll (Roundup)

June 2, 2013 at 10:09 PM

Kolkata, June 2 (IANS) With around 64 percent turnout, a largely peaceful voting for the Howrah Lok Sabha by-poll concluded in West Bengal Sunday, officials said.

One arrested for property dealer's murder in Delhi

June 2, 2013 at 8:17 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Delhi Police Sunday arrested a man in connection with the murder of a property dealer, who was shot dead in his office Thursday, a police officer said.

64 percent turnout in Howrah by-poll

June 2, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Kolkata, June 2 (IANS) With around 64 percent turnout, a largely peaceful voting for the Howrah Lok Sabha by-poll in West Bengal concluded Sunday, officials said.

Flowers mesmerize tourists in Shimla

June 2, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), June 2 (ANI): Assortment of bright coloured flowers has mesmerized hordes of tourists at a flower show in Shimla.

Women in Varanasi learn classical music and make the young aware of their culture

June 2, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Varanasi, June 2 (ANI): Women in Varanasi , who have learnt classical music, are making an effort to create awareness among the young about their culture, as they believe that the western culture is misguiding them.

Vidya to promote 'Ghanchakkar' through kitty parties

June 1, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) Bollywood actress Vidya Balan will host kitty parties as a promotional activity for her forthcoming film "Ghanchakkar".

Left Front leaders court arrest in Kolkata, released

May 31, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Kolkata, May 31 (IANS) Defying a police ban, hundreds of workers of opposition Left Front (LF) Friday courted arrest here in support of their eight-point charter of demands, which included a CBI probe into the chit fund scam under the supervision of a court.

Vidya, Emraan launch 'Lazy Lad' song

May 30, 2013 at 10:17 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan whose look in the film "Ghanchakkar" is a fashion disaster and Emraan Hashmi who is playing a con man who is lazy in the film Thursday launched the song "Lazy Lad" in the look of their character.

Scared of Vidya's husband, Emraan not talking about kiss scene

May 30, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi, who is known as serial kisser in Bollywood, has decided that he will not talk about the kissing scene in "Ghanchakkar" as Vidya's husband Siddarth Roy Kapur is the head of UTV which is producing the film.

Now, a breakfast row over Indian-origin family in South Africa

May 29, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Durban, May 29 (IANS) South Africa's opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) party has criticised the office of the premier of KwaZulu-Natal province for sponsoring a business breakfast for a newspaper owned by an influential Indian-origin family in that country.

Retired Major General gets two-year jail

May 29, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Chennai, May 29 (IANS) A CBI special court here Wednesday sentenced retired Major General A.K. Gupta and Lt. Colonel S.S. Kadian respectively to two- and one-year jail terms for abusing their official position to favour a private company in 1987.

India Post penalised for delaying Speed Post letter

May 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) A Speed Post letter that crawled to its destination and cost an unemployed man the chance of a job has earned the postal department the wrath of India's top consumer court, which pulled it up for deficiency in service and ordered payment of compensation.

'DID Super Moms', a second chance to mothers

May 27, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Those women who had put their passion for dance on the back burner can put on their dancing shoes again as "Dance India Dance" (DID) opens a new platform called "DID Super Moms" for them to show their skills and fulfil their dreams.

'Shortcut Romeo' drained Ameesha physically, mentally

May 27, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Ameesha Patel will be seen playing a dark character in her forthcoming film "Shortcut Romeo", and says playing the negative role was an exhausting experience for her.

'Lapataganj' director happy with show's comeback

May 25, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Director Dharam Verma, who directed popular show "Lapataganj", is happy that the show is coming back with its second season. He says the new season promises a lot.

BJP demands Sheila's resignation after Lokayukta charge

May 24, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Delhi unit Friday staged a sit-in protest near Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's official residence here, demanding her resignation over alleged misuse of public money for "political purposes" ahead of the 2008 assembly polls.

BJP demands FIR against Sheila Dikshit

May 23, 2013 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday demanded that a first information report (FIR) be filed against Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit for allegedly misusing government funds for "political purpose".

Small screen Bajrangbali gets new face (TV Snippets)

May 23, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) Mythological show "Jai Jai Jai Bajrangbali" is entering a new phase, and the central character will now enter teenage. Actor Rishabh Sharma will play the older Bajrangbali.

South African MP says Prez Zuma root cause of 'Guptagate'

May 23, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Johannesburg, May 23 (ANI): A government report released into the use of a military base by an influential Indian family for a high-profile wedding in South Africa has implicated suspended Chief of State Protocol Bruce Koloane and exonerated President Jacob Zuma and his ministers.

Questions raised over valuation dropping Gupta's property price in S. Africa

May 22, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Johannesburg, May 22 (ANI): An objection has been lodged over an error on the 2013 property valuation of a property owned by the well-connected Indian family in Johannesburg.

Gupta family acknowledges some 'misjudgments' made in landing chartered jet at S. Africa base

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Johannesburg, May 21 (ANI): A well-connected Indian family in South Africa has apologised for the controversy surrounding the landing a chartered plane at Waterkloof Air Force Base to carry guests for his niece's wedding.

'No house cost escalation after dues paid, possession taken'

May 21, 2013 at 9:26 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) A builder cannot seek additional money from a house allottee who has paid all dues and taken possession on the ground that the cost calculated at the time of handing over the property was tentative, the top consumer court has ruled.

Two years on, CPI-M seeks answers from Mamata

May 20, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Kolkata, May 20 (IANS) As the Trinamool Congress Monday completed two years in power in West Bengal, the CPI-M has come out with a "charge-sheet" seeking answers from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on a host of issues including the raging chit fund scam, farmer suicides and rising crime chart.

Gold, silver prices fall to record low on strengthening dollar

May 20, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Gold hit a 21-month low and silver prices plunged to a two-and-a-half-year level Monday. Experts said this happened because of the strengthening of the dollar.

Guptas misused diplomatic contacts to land illegally at S.Africa military base

May 20, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Johannesburg, May 20 (ANI): South Africa's Justice Minister Jeff Radebe has claimed that the well-connected and wealthy Gupta family misused their diplomatic contacts to land their plane illegally at the country's strategic and sensitive Waterkloof Air Force Base last month.

Decision to prosecute Guptas' lies with NPA, S.African Police: Justice Minister

May 20, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Johannesburg, May 20 (ANI): South Africa's Justice Minister Jeff Radebe has said the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and police in South Africa will be the deciding authority on whether to prosecute or not to prosecute the well-connected Gupta family for allowing their plane to land at the strategic and sensitive Waterkloof Air Force base for the wedding of Vega Gupta and Indian-born Aakash Jahajgarhia at Sun City.

South African president not involved in Gupta jet scandal: Minister

May 19, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Pretoria, May 19 (IANS) South African President Jacob Zuma was not involved in a wedding scandal in which a private plane of the affluent and well-connected Indian Gupta family landed at a sensitive military airbase, an investigation revealed on Sunday, reported Xinhua.

Have no limitations as an actor: Pooja Gupta

May 19, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Actress Pooja Gupta, who is gearing up for her next film "Shortcut Romeo", says as an actress she doesn't have any limitations.

I don't have any limitations as an actor: Pooja Gupta

May 19, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Actress Pooja Gupta, who is gearing up for her next film "Shortcut Romeo", says as an actress she doesn't have any limitations.

CBI officer to be questioned for 3 days on bribe

May 18, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A Delhi court Saturday sent Vivek Dutt, a CBI officer heading the probe into the allocation of coal blocks, to the custody of the probe agency till May 21 for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs.7 lakh from a businessman for settling a land dispute.

BAI president elected to BWF Executive Council

May 18, 2013 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Badminton Association of India (BAI) president Akhilesh Das Gupta was Saturday elected to the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Executive Council by a record number of votes in the quadrennial elections at Kuala Lumpur.

Arrested police official attempts suicide in Haryana

May 18, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Gurgaon, May 18 (IANS) A police official who was caught red handed while accepting bribe in this Haryana city consumed poison in the lock-up early Saturday. His condition is stable, police said.

Indian envoy's chartered jet landing at South Africa base debate moved forward

May 17, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Johannesburg, May 17 (ANI): A Parliamentary debate on the unauthorised landing of a chartered plane at the Waterkloof Air Force Base by Indian High Commissioner in South Africa Virendra Gupta has been moved forward.

'Ghanchakkar' team gets break thanks to 'sync sound'

May 16, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) The cast and crew of "Ghanchakkar" has managed to get a break from working on the movie thanks to sync sound. They didn't have to dub for it.

Defamation case: Delhi court reserves order against BJP leader

May 15, 2013 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) A Delhi court Wednesday reserved its order on framing charges against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijender Gupta in a defamation complaint filed by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who also appeared in the court.

UTV brings together hit 'jodi' of Emraan, Kunal

May 14, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The hit pair of actor Emraan Hashmi and director Kunal Deshmukh will team up for a masala entertainer.

Akshay Tritiya marks bullish sales of gold, jewellery

May 13, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Jewellers across the country registered high sales this Akshay Tritiya Monday as customers emptied their wallets to buy the yellow metal that fell 1.2 percent in international market, holding near its weakest level in two weeks.

VivaKi Exchange bags IBL media mandate

May 13, 2013 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) VivaKi Exchange, a division of TLG India Pvt. Ltd., has clinched the media mandate for the Indian Badminton League (IBL) following a hard fought multi-agency pitch.

Jharkhand lawmaker accused of freeing extortionist from cops

May 13, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Ranchi, May 13 (IANS) A Jharkhand legislator is accused of setting a criminal free from their custody, police said Monday.

Indian wedding controversy: Nine South African cops suspended

May 11, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Durban, May 11 (IANS) Nine officers of the Tshwane Metro Police in South Africa have been suspended for their alleged role in a controversial wedding in an Indian-origin family earlier this month.

Five-year-old rape victim discharged from AIIMS

May 10, 2013 at 9:18 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) A five-year-old rape victim was Friday discharged from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here after 23 days of treatment.

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

May 10, 2013 at 1:02 PM

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

'Lapataganj' returns with season 2

May 9, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Did you miss hearing "Je baat" and "Oji" on your TV, then here is good news for you, "Lapataganj" will be back on TV soon with Indumati and Mukundi.

Want Ekta to settle down before me: Tusshar Kapoor

May 8, 2013 at 8:32 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Tusshar Kapoor wants his sister Ekta Kapoor to marry before him and adds that there is no age limit for marriage nowadays.

Indian-origin mayor in South Africa faces racist slur

May 8, 2013 at 5:20 PM

Durban, May 8 (IANS) The Indian-origin mayor of a South African town has said that he would claim damages from an officer for subjecting him to a racism slur.

John Abraham gifts Yamaha V Max bike to Sanjay Gupta

May 8, 2013 at 4:48 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): John Abraham gifted a Yamaha V Max bike to his special friend and director of 'Shootout at Wadala', Sanjay Gupta, in Mumbai on Tuesday.

More couples going for pre-marital thalassemia test (May 8 is World Thalassemia Day)

May 8, 2013 at 2:24 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Anshu Gupta, a school teacher, ensured her fiance got himself tested for thalassemia before tying the knot so that their children don't suffer from the hereditary blood disorder. Doctors say many couples are now coming forward to undergo pre-marital thalassemia test.

Wipro invests $30 million in US data firm

May 7, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Bangalore, May 7 (IANS) IT bellwether Wipro Tuesday invested $30 million (Rs.162 crore) for a strategic equity stake in Opera Solutions LLC, a leading privately held US-based big data science firm.

Sanjay gave me my life: John

May 7, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Actor John Abraham is overjoyed with the kind of response he has received for his portrayal of gangster Manya Surve in "Shootout at Wadala". He gives credit to Sanjay Gupta saying the director has "given me my life".

Sanjay Dutt's scene scrapped from 'Ghanchakkar'

May 7, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Sanjay Dutt was supposed to make a special appearance in "Ghanchakkar", but now director Raj Kumar Gupta has decided to drop the scene because he feels they can't shoot it now.

Sanjay Gupta's next - action-revenge saga with John

May 7, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) After the success of "Shootout At Wadala", director Sanjay Gupta will work with John Abraham again in an action-revenge saga, which he says will be totally new for the Indian screens.

Rhododendron gardens being revived in Shimla

May 7, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Shimla, May 7 (ANI): Environmentalists in Shimla took steps to conserve the rare Rhododendron flower, which is nearing extinction in the region.

Kangna Ranaut ? gangster films' favourite moll? (With Image)

May 6, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Actress Kangna Ranaut has played various characters on the screen, but it seems she is getting more brownie points for playing a gangster's love interest in movies.

Indian-origin family wedding triggers political row

May 6, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Durban, May 6 (IANS) A controversial wedding in an Indian-origin family in South Africa has allegedly created a rift between President Jacob Zuma and African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Gwede Mantashe, a media report said.

'Shootout...' wows both critics, viewers; Sonu happy

May 6, 2013 at 2:32 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Sonu Sood is thrilled with the positive response to his crime thriller "Shootout at Wadala" from both the critics and the audiences alike and says the combination is something very tough to achieve.

Gupta family apologises for 'scandalous' wedding in S Africa, but probe to continue

May 5, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Johannesburg, May 5 (ANI): The wealthy Gupta family has apologized for the scandalous family wedding in South Africa, but the apology might have come a little too late since several officials, including a top diplomat, were suspended for their parts in the controversy.

Guptas' plane broke five laws in South African landing

May 4, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Durban, May 4 (IANS) The chartered plane carrying guests for a wedding in an influential Indian-origin family broke at least five regulations and laws as soon as it landed on an air force base in South Africa Tuesday.

Couple shot at in Delhi

May 4, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) A couple in their late 40s were shot at by unknown assailants in central Delhi Friday, police said Saturday.

BAI congratulates Sindhu on winning Malaysia Open

May 4, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Badminton Association of India (BAI) president Akhilesh Das Gupta congratulated P.V. Sindhu for clinching her maiden Grand Prix Gold title at the $120,000 Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur Saturday.

Zuma wary of impact of Gupta jet probe on South Africa, India relations

May 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Johannesburg, May 4 (ANI): President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the investigations into the landing of a Gupta family-chartered jet at the Waterkloof Air Force Base, but emphasised that the investigation should not be allowed to impact negatively on the relations between South Africa and India.

'Gippi' will make its own mark, says Divya Dutta

May 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Dharma Productions' "Gippi" and Saif Ali Khan's production "Go Goa Gone" are hitting the screens together May 10, but actress Divya Dutta, who plays a mother to a teenage girl in "Gippi", is not worried. She says her movie has its niche audience.

'Shootout At Wadala': Out and out testosterone-driven gangster flick (IANS Hindi Film Review)

May 3, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Film: Shootout At Wadala; Starring: Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Tusshar Kapoor, Kangna Ranaut, Sonu Sood, Manoj Bajpai, Ronit Roy; Directed by Sanjay Gupta; Rating: ***

Tihar inmates clash in jail, one dead

May 3, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) A violent clash between inmates of the high-security Tihar Jail here Friday left one dead and four injured, police said.

Now, Indian-origin family wedding gets racism slur

May 3, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Durban, May 3 (IANS) A wedding in an influential Indian origin family in South Africa got further mired in controversy after allegations of racism at the event.

Vidya, Emraan to reprise roles to promote 'Ghanchakkar'

May 3, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Vidya Balan will reprise her role to promote fun movie "Ghanchakkar", as will her co-star Emraan Hashmi.

Indian envoy creates furore after landing chartered jet at Waterkloof SA for niece's wedding

May 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Johannesburg, May 3 (ANI): Indian High Commissioner in South Africa Virendra Gupta has created a furore after landing a chartered jet at Waterkloof Air Force Base to carry guests for his niece's wedding.