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

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

'Kaanchi' unit moves to Valley of Flowers (With Image)

April 16, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Subash Ghai, along with 150 artists and technicians, has moved to the Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand to shoot "Kaanchi".

Three dead after consuming food in Punjab factory

April 12, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Jalandhar, April 12 (IANS) Three factory workers here died and at least 30 others were admitted to a hospital after consuming food in the factory premises, police said Friday.

BJP leader's assault: Police say no case was lodged

April 5, 2013 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has alleged that she was assaulted by a gang of drunk men in Delhi late Thursday. Police, however, said the politician had "arrived at a compromise with the other party" and that none of the men were drunk.

BJP's woman leader assaulted in posh Delhi locality

April 5, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A woman leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that she was assaulted by a gang of drunk men in a posh locality of south Delhi late Thursday.

BJP leader Vani Tripathi assaulted by drunk men in Delhi

April 5, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Apr 5 (ANI): BJP national secretary Vani Tripathi was allegedly attacked by five men while driving home on a busy road of South Delhi on Thursday night.

Getting Bangalore to the ballot box, and more

April 1, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Bangalore, April 1 (IANS) With its large floating population, Bangalore, India's tech hub, has the dubious distinction of a consistently poor turnout in elections. Now, a group of citizens have joined hands in an attempt to change that record.

Neha Tripathi edges past Vani Kapoor to win the sixth leg of Hero WPGT 2013

March 21, 2013 at 6:40 PM

Kolkata golfer Neha Tripathi played a superb final round to edge past overnight leader Vani Kapoor to seal another victory in the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour 2013. This victory in the sixth leg is the third of the season for Neha and with this she overtakes Smriti Mehra in the Hero Order of Merit 2013.............

'Songs of Supplication' by Malathi Moily opens eyes to beauty of divinity, nature and love

March 21, 2013 at 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 21 (ANI): Eminent literateur Professor Namwar Singh, who released 'Songs of Supplication' written by Malathi V. Moily at a function here, complimented the award-winning poet for her work.

Vani leads in Hero Golf after Smriti's pullout

March 20, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Panchkula, March 20 (IANS) Delhi golfer Vani Kapoor grabbed the top spot after the second round of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour at the Panchkula Golf Club here Wednesday.

Smriti Mehra leads in Hero Women's Golf

March 19, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Panchkula, March 19 (IANS) Smriti Mehra got off to a great start in the sixth leg of the Hero Women's Golf Tour at the Panchkula Golf Club here Tuesday, taking a six-shot lead over Ankita Tiwana, Gursimran Badwal and Vani Kapoor after the first round.

Online libraries re-kindle the thrill of reading (Trend Feature)

March 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) When was the last time you visited a library, browsed through the hundreds of titles, and finally borrowed a book that evoked your interest? Online libraries that promise to offer nearly the same experience have caught the readers' fancy and are rekindling a lost love.

'All I Want Is Everything' - leaves you asking for more (IANS Movie Review)

March 16, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Film: "All I Want Is Everything"; Actors: Sampada Harkara, Sagari Venkata, Iantha Mitchell, Isidore Philips, Roshan Kanakala, Nikhitha Sai, Pavan Kadari, Rohit, Vani Harkara, Jayanti Reddy; Director: Shital Morjaria; Rating: *1/2

Neha wins second title in Hero Women's Golf

March 15, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Chandigarh, March 15 (IANS) Kolkata golfer Neha Tripathi Friday won her second title of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour 2013 in the fifth leg at the Chandigarh Golf Club here.

Smriti Mehra leads fifth leg of Hero Women's golf

March 13, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Chandigarh, March 13 (IANS) Smriti Mehra opened up a sizable lead over Neha Tripathi after the first round of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour at the Chandigarh Golf Club here Wednesday.

Neha wins BT Pro Am of Champions

March 10, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Manesar, March 10 (IANS) In a nail-biting finish, Indian golfer Neha Tripathi edged past Thailand's Pennapa Pulsawath to win the 18th edition of the BT Pro Am of Champions.

Smriti clinches second title in Hero women's golf

March 7, 2013 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Smriti Mehra continued her superb form to emerge victorious in the fourth leg of Hero Women's pro golf tour at the Willingdon Sports Club here Thursday.

It's action time for Kartik Tiwari

March 7, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Kartik Tiwari of "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" fame says his role in Subhash Ghai-directed "Kaanchi" will be different from his previous two films.

Smriti fights back to lead in Hero Women's golf

March 6, 2013 at 6:43 PM

Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Veteran golfer Smriti Mehra made a remarkable comeback to lead the field at the close of the second day's play in the Hero Women's pro golf tour here Wednesday.

Sharmila wins her first Hero golf title

February 28, 2013 at 6:03 PM

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

I'm fine, says Sushant Singh

February 12, 2013 at 3:39 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Sushant Singh Rajput, who hurt himself while rehearsing for a performance on the dance reality show "Nach Baliye 5", says he has torn a ligament, which is painful, but nothing major.

Andhra man dies in US, family asks minister for help

February 11, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 11 (IANS) The family of a 28-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh who died following cardiac arrest in the United State has asked Indian authorities to help bring his body home.

Smrity extends lead at Hero Women's Golf

February 6, 2013 at 6:43 PM

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

Smriti leads in second leg of Hero Women's Golf

February 5, 2013 at 6:11 PM

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

Modi as PM? Celebrities tussle at Taj Litfest

February 3, 2013 at 10:30 PM

Agra, Feb 3 (IANS) More than literature, it was politics that got highlighted at the concluding day of the Taj Literature Festival Sunday with a tussle over Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as a prime ministerial candidate.

Neha wins first leg of Hero Women's Golf Tour

January 31, 2013 at 5:02 PM

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

Tripathi surges ahead in golf meet

January 30, 2013 at 6:06 PM

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

Vani takes lead in Hero Women's Golf

January 29, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Kolkata, Jan 29 (IANS) Vani Kapoor grabbed a handy two-shot lead on the opening day of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club here Tuesday.

Kolkata set for Women's Pro Golf Championship

January 28, 2013 at 6:32 PM

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IANS) Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) will play host to the season opening leg of the Hero Women's Professional Golf tour 2013.

'Vishwaroopam' ban can spell Rs.30 crore loss: Experts

January 27, 2013 at 7:12 PM

Chennai, Jan 27 (IANS) The delay in the screening of Kamal Haasan's Rs.95 crore film "Vishwaroopam" in the wake of a ban after some groups tagged it as anti-Muslim is likely to result in an estimated loss of Rs.30 crore, say industry experts.

Kartik Tiwari hopes 'Akaash Vani' launches him as solo hero

January 25, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) He managed to get noticed in his Bollywood debut "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" despite the presence of five other newcomers. Now, Kartik Tiwari hopes that his just released "Akaash Vani" establishes him as a solo hero in filmdom.

'Akaash Vani' a love story you shouldn't miss (IANS Movie Review)

January 25, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Film: "Akaash Vani"; Actors: Kartik Tiwari and Nushrat Bharucha; Director: Luv Ranjan;

Ghai finds his 'Kaanchi' in Bengali girl Mishti

January 24, 2013 at 2:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) On his 67th birthday Thursday, filmmaker Subhash Ghai announced that Bengali girl Mishti will play the lead in his 19th film "Kaanchi".

Kartik Tiwari to romance Bengali girl in Ghai's 'Kaanchi'

January 23, 2013 at 5:04 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Good things are happening to Kartik Tiwari - his second feature film "Akaash Vani" is coming out on Friday and Subhash Ghai has finalised him as the male lead of his new film "Kaanchi", in which a Bengali girl will play the title role.

'Akaash Vani' to clash with 'Race 2'

January 22, 2013 at 9:28 PM

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) Director Luv Ranjan's love story "Akaash Vani" starring two not-so-popular faces will clash with Abbas-Mustan directed mega budget multistarrer "Race 2" when it hits screens Jan 25.

Thriller or romance or animation - take your pick this week! (IANS Preview)

January 22, 2013 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The much-talked about mega-budget action-packed thriller "Race 2" is coming out this Friday alongside small romantic film "Akaash Vani". If they don't whet your appetite, you can choose 3D-animation film "Main Krishna Hoon" to satiate your cravings for movies.

We had to shed 'Pyaar Ka...' colours for 'Akaash Vani': Nushrat

January 22, 2013 at 2:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Actress Nushrat Bharucha of "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" (PKP) fame, says she and her co-star Kartik Tiwari, both had to shed all colours of PKP for their upcoming film "Akaash Vani".

TV restrictive medium: Nushrat Bharucha

January 20, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Actress Nushrat Bharucha, who has been a part of 2010 TV show "Seven", finds the medium very restrictive and says she doesn't derive job satisfaction by doing serials and soaps.

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 ****

Kartik Tiwari ate 25 eggs a day for 'Akaash Vani' look

January 7, 2013 at 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Remember lean-framed cute looking boy Kartik Tiwari from "Pyaar Ka Punchnama"? He was asked to beef-up for his role in the forthcoming film "Akaash Vani" and the vegetarian actor devoured as many as 25 eggs a day to gain weight.

Ghai in talks with 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' actor for 'Kaanchi'

December 10, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Mumbai, Dec 10 (IANS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai says he is in talks with "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" actor Kartik Tiwari for his upcoming film "Kaanchi".

'Akash Vani' will make a mark as love story: Abhishek Pathak

December 6, 2012 at 2:44 PM

Mumbai, Dec 6 (IANS) "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" fame producer Abhishek Pathak is back with his next production "Akash Vani". He is confident the movie will make a mark as a love story just like "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" and "Dil To Pagal Hai".

Aditi best Indian, Nalini top Indian pro

December 1, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 1 (IANS) Amateur Aditi Ashok was the best Indian and Nalini Singh Siwach the top Indian pro at the end of the second round of the Hero Women's Indian Open at the DLF Golf and Country Club here.

Aditi shares lead with European duo, Sharmila and Nalini 25th

November 30, 2012 at 6:55 PM

Gurgaon, Nov 30 (IANS) Even as amateur golfer Aditi Ashok stole the limelight by sharing the lead with Welsh golfer Becky Brewerton and Italian Stefania Croce, two other Indian professionals carded one-over 73 each to be tied 25th after the first round which was a mixed bag for the Indian contingent here at the Hero Women's Indian Open.

Stage set for Battle Royale at Hero Women's Indian Open

November 30, 2012 at 4:08 PM

The stage is set for a Battle Royale between the big guns of European and Asian women's golf, as the sixth edition of the $ 300,000 Hero Women?s Indian tees off at the DLF Golf and Country Club.

Pak 'rapist' father pawns 9-yr-old daughter to victim's brother to settle dispute

November 10, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Islamabad, Nov. 10 (ANI): A Pakistani farmer has been arrested for agreeing to a village council's order to hand over his nine-year-old daughter as 'compensation' as part of a settlement in a rape case.

Smriti poised to take lead in Indonesia Open

October 19, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Jakarta, Oct 19 (IANS) Smriti Mehra of India and Malaysian amateur Kelly Tan positioned themselves to take the lead in their unfinished Round 2 of the Jakarta Ladies Indonesia Open at the Palm Hill Golf Club, here Friday.

Bangalore police mum on alleged gang rape of law student

October 15, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Bangalore, Oct 15 (IANS) Bangalore police Monday maintained discreet silence on the alleged gang rape of a law student a day after the victim filed a complaint against unidentified suspects, as investigation was in progress.

Golfer Vani wins third title of season

October 12, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Gurgaon, Oct 12 (IANS) Vani Kapoor produced a dramatic birdie-finish that won her a second straight title in as many weeks at the Hero-CGR Women's Pro Golf at the Classic Golf Resort here Friday.

Smriti, Nalini share lead in Hero-CGR Golf

October 11, 2012 at 4:52 PM

Gurgaon, Oct 11 (IANS) Smriti Mehra played a tidy round of even par 72 with two birdies and two bogeys to join Nalini Singh Siwach (75) in shared lead at the end of the second round of the Hero-Classic Golf Resort Women's Pro Golf on the Hero-WGAI Tour here Thursday.

Photographers are unsung heroes, says Amar Singh

October 10, 2012 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Former Samajwadi party leader Amar Singh, who was present at the final day of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) spring summer 2013 Wednesday, called photographers unsung heroes as he feels they are the people who make an actor "a star".

Nalini takes two-shot lead in Hero women's golf

October 10, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Gurgaon, Oct 10 (IANS) Nalini Singh Siwach maintained her steady form with a fine even-par round of 72 to take a two-shot lead at the end of the first round of the Hero-Classic Golf Resort Women's Pro Golf, the eighth leg of the Indian women's domestic Tour, here Wednesday.

Smriti, Vani to lock horns in Hero-WGAI pro golf

October 9, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Gurgaon, Oct 9 (IANS) Smriti Mehra, who faltered in the final round of the seventh leg, will once again start as the favourite for the eighth leg of the Hero-WGAI Women's Pro Golf Tour which begins at the par-72 Classic Golf Resort here Wednesday.

13 minor girls bartered to settle tribal feud in Balochistan

October 9, 2012 at 4:52 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 9 (ANI): In yet another shocking incident, as many as 13 young girls have been bartered to settle a five-month-old blood feud between two tribes in Pakistan's Balochistan province.

Vani picks second title of Hero-WGAI season

October 5, 2012 at 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Golfer Vani Kapoor kept her calm while the others around her collapsed on the third and final day as she was rewarded with her second title of the season on the Hero-WGAI Women's Pro Tour here Friday.

Smriti set for fourth win on Hero-WGAI Women's Tour

October 4, 2012 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Smriti Mehra will carry a two-shot lead into the third and final round of the seventh leg of the Hero-WGAI Women's Pro Golf Tour.

Neha shares lead with Smriti at Hero women's golf

October 3, 2012 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Neha Tripathi, still looking for her first win this season, opened with a round of 75 to share the lead with Smriti Mehra in the seventh leg of the Hero-WGAI women's Pro Golf tour Wednesday.

Smriti bags third title in sixth leg of Hero-WGAI golf

September 27, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Gurgaon, Sep 27 (IANS) Nalini Singh Siwach faltered on the back nine when a second straight title was in her sight at the sixth leg of the Hero-WGAI Women's Pro Tour at the challenging Golden Greens golf course Thursday.

Nalini leads in Hero-WGAI women's golf

September 25, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Gurgaon, Sep 25 (IANS) Birdies were hard to come by on a tough opening day at the sixth leg of the Hero-WGAI Women's Pro golf tour event at the Golden Greens Tuesday as Nalini Singh Siwach took the lead at the end of the first round with a card of 76.

Nalini ready to challenge Smriti at Hero-WGAI Tour

September 24, 2012 at 4:03 PM

Gurgaon, Sep 24 (IANS) Golfer Nalini Singh Siwach, who finally broke through for her first win last week here, will look forward to carry her form when she tees up at the sixth leg of the Hero-WGAI Women's Pro tour event at the Golden Greens Tuesday.

Nalini ends title drought

September 21, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Gurgaon, Sep 21 (IANS) Golfer Nalini Singh Siwach won her first title this season as she clinched the Hero-DLF GCC event, the fifth leg on the Hero-WGAI Tour Friday.

Millie edges out Gurbani in play-off

September 20, 2012 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Millie Saroha held her nerve against a better ranked Gurbani Singh in a play-off to register her first win of the season as she grabbed the Open title in Usha Northern India Ladies Golf Championships at the Delhi Golf Course Thursday.

Smriti holds slender lead over Nalini

September 20, 2012 at 5:07 PM

Gurgaon, Sep 20 (IANS) Smriti Mehra, taking a one-shot lead, will try to fend off Nalini Singh Siwach in the third and final round of the fifth leg of the Hero-WGAI Women's Pro Golf Tour Friday.

Nalini Singh starts well, takes three-shot lead over Smriti

September 19, 2012 at 7:49 PM

Gurgaon, Sep 19 (IANS) Nalini Singh Siwach was off to another good start as she carded a two-under 70 and opened a three-shot lead at the end of the first round of the Hero-WGAI Women's Pro Golf Tour.

Vani tops leaderboard

September 7, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Bangalore, Sep 7 (IANS) Vani Kapoor, the 18-year old from Delhi, jumped to the top of the Hero-WGAI order of merit list after winning her maiden pro golf title at the Prestige Golfshire course here.

Vani takes four-stroke lead in women's golf

September 5, 2012 at 7:29 PM

Bangalore, Sep 5 (IANS) Vani Kapoor moved closer to her maiden professional title as she opened up a four-shot lead over veteran Smriti Mehra in the third leg of the Hero-WGAI Women's Pro Golf Tour at the Prestige Golfshire golf course here Wednesday.

Vani Kapoor leads by three strokes

September 4, 2012 at 6:25 PM

Bangalore, Sep 4 (IANS) Vani Kapoor, playing her maiden season as a professional, opened a three-shot lead over her former amateur rival Aditi Ashok and Nalini Singh Siwach in the opening round of the third leg of the Hero-WGAI Women's Pro Golf Tour here Tuesday.

Smriti fires 66 to win golf title

August 30, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Bangalore, Aug 30 (IANS) Smriti Mehra shot the week's best four-under 66 to total 207 to win the second leg of the Hero-WGAI Women's Pro Tour at Clover Greens here Thursday ahead of Sharmila Nicollet (209) and Nalini Singh Siwach (211).

Sharmila, Vani set for another face-off

August 27, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Bangalore, Aug 27 (IANS) Sharmila Nicollet and Vani Kapoor are head-to-head for the second consecutive week as they tee off in the second event of the Hero-WGAI Women's Pro Tour at the Clover Greens here Tuesday.

Debutant Vani snatches lead in Hero Women's golf

August 23, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Bangalore, Aug 23 (IANS) Vani Kapoor marked her professional debut with a stunning four-under 68 that gave her a four-shot lead going into the third and final round of the Rs.10 lakh Hero-KGA Women's Pro Golf Tournament here Thursday.

Golf: Sharmila ahead by two strokes

August 22, 2012 at 5:12 PM

Bangalore, Aug 22 (IANS) Sharmila Nicollet shot a one-under 71 Wednesday in her first tournament in India in more than six months and the only sub-par card of the day giving the 21-year-old a two-stroke lead in the Rs.10 lakh Hero-KGA Women's Pro Golf event.

Geetika Sharma case:BJP demands CBI inquiry

August 11, 2012 at 5:41 PM

On the sad and tragic incident of Geetika Sharma suicide instigated by former State Home Minister of Haryana Gopal Kanda, BJP demands CBI enquiry in the incident under the observation of High Court

Kapil Sibal launches 'Mukta Vidya Vani' of open school

July 20, 2012 at 2:10 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal has inaugurated the 'Mukta Vidya Vani', a pioneering initiative of the National Institute of Open Schooling, (NIOS) which would be using streaming audio for educational purposes.

'Ferrari Ki Sawaari' music offers happy ride (IANS Music Review)

May 27, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Film: 'Ferrari Ki Sawaari'; Music Director: Pritam; Lyricist: Swanand Kirkire, Amitabh Bhattacharya, Guru Thakur, Satyanshu Singh, Devanshu Singh; Singers: Sonu Nigam, Rana Majumdar, Aishwarya Nigam and Ashish, Urmila Dhangar, Shaan, Boman Irani, Aayush Phukan, Priyani Vani Pandit, K Mohan; Rating: ***1/2

Battered Bangalore baby dies, father faces murder charge

April 11, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Bangalore, April 11 (IANS) Afreen, the three-month-old Bangalore girl battered by her father who wanted a son, died Wednesday in a hospital here after battling for life for several days. Her father Umar Farook is being charged with murder, police said.

Battered baby Afreen dies due to cardiac arrest: Media reports

April 11, 2012 at 1:02 PM

Three-month-old baby Afreen, who was allegedly beaten and abused by her father, died today in the hospital due to reportedly cardiac arrest, media reports say. Baby Afreen was admitted to Bangalore's Vani Vilas hospital on Sunday when she had multiple injury on her body and head and there were several spots of cigarette burns on her head.......

Battered by father, Bangalore baby dies

April 11, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Bangalore, April 11 (IANS) Afreen, the three-month-old Bangalore girl who was battered by her own father as he wanted a son, died Wednesday after battling for life for several days, hospital authorities here said.

Baby Afreen dies of cardiac arrest

April 11, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Bengaluru, Apr 11 (ANI): Three-month-old baby Afreen - who was battling for life at a government hospital here after being allegedly battered by her father - passed away on Wednesday.

Battered baby Afreen still critical: Doctors

April 10, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Bangalore, April 10 (IANS) Afreen, the three-month-old baby girl battered by her father as he wanted a son, continues to be on ventilator and has been getting convulsions, doctors attending on her at a city hospital here said Tuesday.

Baby girl tortured by father, this time in Bangalore

April 9, 2012 at 7:05 PM

Bangalore/New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) She has a severe head injury, bite marks all over her body and is on life support in a Bangalore hospital. The shocking case of three-month-old Afreen - allegedly battered by her own father as he wanted a male child - came to light Monday.

Desperate for son, father batters infant daughter

April 9, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Bangalore, April 9 (IANS) A three-month-old baby girl here is battling for life after being allegedly beaten by her father who wanted a boy, police said. The baby's head is severely injured and there are bite marks on several parts of the body.

Construction worker killed in gas leak

March 30, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) A construction worker was killed and five fell unconscious Friday after a gas leak in an industrial area in Maharashtra's Nashik district, police said.

IGNOU-KVS sign MoU for teachers training

March 14, 2011 at 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan (KVS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a national level programme of continuous training of KVS teachers.

It's scientifically proven: Bradman is the greatest batsman of all times

August 15, 2010 at 12:06 PM

Sydney, Aug 15 (ANI): Don Bradman has always been considered the best batsman of all times in cricket - but now, it has been proven scientifically.

India, Canada may ink seven new pacts, four other agreements

June 22, 2010 at 10:35 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): India is expected to sign agreements for cooperation in civil nuclear energy and social security besides Memoranda of Understandings (MoUs) in mining, higher education, and culture during Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's upcoming visit to Canada for the G20 Summit.

Gadkari announces new 121 members BJP team

March 16, 2010 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): Ending a three-month long suspense, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari announced the party's new team of office bearers on Tuesday, which consists of 121 members, including 13 Vice-Presidents, 10 General Secretaries, 15 Secretaries and one treasurer.

TERI launches "Kumaon Vani" community radio service in Uttarakhand

March 13, 2010 at 9:37 PM

Kumaon (Uttarakhand), Mar 13 (ANI): Uttarakhand Governor Margaret Alva on Saturday inaugurated the first community radio of the state, the 'Kumaon Vani.'

Bikers embark on a rally in Bangalore to protect heritage

December 22, 2009 at 8:54 PM

Bangalore, Dec 22(ANI): Sixteen enthusiastic bikers, all cadets of the National Cadet Corps, embarked on a bike rally in Bangalore on Tuesday to spread awareness about historical monuments and the need to protect heritage.

IGNOU introduces media courses in face-to-face mode

June 11, 2009 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Considering the growing attraction among youngsters for the media, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is offering a variety of media-related courses in face-to-face mode from the current academic session.

Bangalore child prodigy trades numbers for toys as playmates

May 22, 2009 at 12:05 PM

Bangalore, May 22 (ANI): A four and a half years old girl from Bangalore is well on way to become a mathematical genius.

Two killed in Thane chemical factory blast

May 14, 2009 at 10:08 AM

Thane, May 12 (ANI): Two workers were killed in a massive blast, which gutted down a chemical factory in Ambernath area of western Thane on Tuesday.

Painting exhibition on Dravidian women in Bangalore

March 10, 2009 at 2:44 PM

Bangalore, Mar 10 (ANI): An exhibition of paintings on Dravidian women drew hordes of visitors in Bangalore on Monday.

One million pregnant Pakistani women may have been physically abused by partners

February 14, 2009 at 1:02 PM

Islamabad, Feb 14 (ANI): Nearly a million pregnant Pakistani women may have been physically abused at least once by their partners, reckons an expert.

Laverry wins Noida Ladies Golf tourney

January 24, 2009 at 8:31 PM

Noida, Jan 24 (IANS) Laverry Kumar shot an impressive one under round Saturday with a total score of 300 over four days to win the 10th Noida Ladies Amateur Golf Championship being played at the par-72 Noida Golf Course here.

Women party workers protest at Delhi BJP office

November 5, 2008 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) High drama was witnessed at the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Delhi unit office Wednesday as women party workers angrily protested the selection of candidates for the upcoming assembly polls.

Delhi to host global women's film festival

February 29, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Women filmmakers would get complete forum to display her talent at a two-day film festival selected from India and abroad to be organised on March