In here we give the latest news of Anna Hazare and his movements. Anna Hazare is a social reformer who took a voluntary retirement from Indian Army in 1975 and started working for reforming of the society.
In here we give the latest news of Anna Hazare and his movements. Anna Hazare is a social reformer who took a voluntary retirement from Indian Army in 1975 and started working for reforming of the society.
In his whole life he played a crucial role in the amendment of several constitutional acts like Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 and Maharashtra Right to Information Act.
His movement and struggles also led in the implementation of Right to Information Act 2005 and Prevention of Delay in Discharge of Official Duties Act 2006 of Maharashtra state.
With the collective efforts of his team a Jan Lokpal Bill, which serves for transparency in Indian government and official work to eradicate corruption, was introduced by the Government in Lok Sabha.
He has also helped in the transformation of Ralegaon Siddhi a small village in Maharashtra.
He received Padma Bhushan in 1992 and Padma Shri in 1990 for his social work.
New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Supporters of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), protested against inflated electricity and water bills in New Delhi on Sunday and submitted complaint letters to the Congress leaders.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Corruption scandals past and present have cast long shadows on the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government that completes four years of its second term May 22, amid a big question mark on whether it will be back for a third time.
Doha, May 17 (IANS) Indian women beat Mongolia 21-14 to win the gold medal at the inaugural FIBA Asia 3x3 basketball event here.
Moscow, May 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian mountain climber Alexei Bolotov died while attempting to climb Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, the Russian Mountaineering Federation said.
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha's political drama "Satyagraha", said to be about the uprising of the middle-class against a corrupt system, is likely to have a quote from Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography as its prologue.
Haridwar, May 14 (IANS) Social activist Anna Hazare visited Shanti Kunj here, the headquarters of the Gayatri Parivar, and began his Jan Jagran Yatra for Uttarakhand Tuesday.
Mexico City, May 9 (IANS/EFE) Spanish singer Julio Iglesias Wednesday denied reports that his son Enrique will marry former tennis star Anna Kournikova this weekend, saying that Enrique had not mentioned this possibility to him.
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha, who is almost ready with his film "Satyagraha", may release the film's trailer at Jantar Mantar in the capital.
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Finland's Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja, on a visit to India, set aside time Monday evening to launch his own book with an "intriguing Indian connection".
Los Angeles, May 7 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias is reportedly set to marry tennis player-fiance Anna Kournikova.
London, May 7 (ANI): Anna Kournikova, who has been dating Enrique Iglesias for the past 12 years, will be tying the knot with the Spanish pop star next week in their home city, Miami, it has been revealed.
New York, May 6 (ANI): John McEnroe finds it hard to understand how Venus and Serena Williams get along so well, despite being competitors.
London, May 6 (IANS) Actress Keira Knightley has married Klaxons star James Righton in a ceremony held in the south of France, BBC reported.
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Prakash Jha will team up with five music composers for his political drama "Satyagraha", a first for the filmmaker.
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.
Rome, April 28 (IANS) Two police officials and a pregnant woman passer-by were injured when an "insane man dressed in a suit" fired several shots during the swearing-in ceremony of Italy's newly-appointed government in Rome Sunday.
Guwahati, April 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Wednesday said he may recommend a CBI probe against chit fund companies for duping people, even as his government ordered a crackdown on such firms, including West Bengal based Saradha Group.
Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has finished shooting for upcoming political drama "Satyagraha" in which he plays an activist.
London, April 22 (IANS) Footballer Ashley Cole is back with reality TV star Anna Kelle, and his pals feels "she might be the one".
London, April 21 (ANI): Anna Friel, who stripped in her new movie 'The look of Love' without any apprehensions, has revealed that she couldn't wait for her male co-stars to get naked as well.
London, Apr 21 (ANI): Ashley Cole is back with bisexual nymphomaniac Anna Kelle, with pals saying that "she might be the one."
Melbourne, April 19 (ANI): A man was fined 300 dollars for knocking his boss out after he was told not to come to work that day.
London, April 18 (ANI): Anna Friel has come under fire for promoting an extreme diet where 12 cups of a syrupy cocktail replaces solid food.
London, April 18 (IANS) Actress Anna Friel says she has started drinking an unusual tea made of curry leaves to preserve the natural colour of her hair.
Washington, April 16 (ANI): Women with raised blood pressure in pregnancy have an increased risk of high blood pressure even 40 years after maternity, which leads in turn to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, a recent study has found.
Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Notwithstanding successive injuries which have plagued his international career, Bengal batsman Manoj Tiwary hopes to take the setbacks in his stride.
Moscow, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has laughed off speculation that he had been included in the classified section of Washington's list of Russian officials facing visa and financial sanctions.
Rome, April 13 (IANS/AKI) Hollywood director Ridley Scott has filmed a TV series "The Vatican" in Rome, starring Bruno Ganz as the fictional present-day Pope Sixtus VI.
Washington, April 11 (ANI): The brain breaks experiences into the "events," or related groups that help us mentally organize the day's many situations, using subconscious mental categories it creates, according to Princeton University researchers.
Los Angeles, April 10 (IANS) Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman says the script of "X-Men: Days of Future Past" is fantastic, and that he can't wait to reunite with stars from the original trilogy, on the new film.
Washington, Apr 9 (ANI): Researchers have developed solar technology integrating nanowires that could capture large quantities of light and produce energy with incredible efficiency at a much lower cost.
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) As he ended his fortnight-long fast Saturday, Arvind Kejriwal has garnered the support of thousands of people from outlying working-class areas of the capital who see him as their saviour for raising the issue of "inflated" power and water bills. But many feel it is part of a calculated political plan with an eye on the Delhi elections later this year.
New Delhi, Apr. 6 (ANI): Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) President J.P. Agarwal on Saturday lashed out at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal for repeatedly targetting the Sheila Dikshit Government, and alleged that the latter's fast is 'a drama' with a political motive.
New Delhi, Apr. 6 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, who is now geared up for the next stage of his civil disobedience movement, will end his two-week long fast against inflated power and water bills at 5 p.m. today.
New Delhi, Apr. 5 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal today announced that he would end his indefinite fast against inflated power and water bills on the 15th day of his protest on Saturday.
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal, who is on a hunger strike against "inflated" electricity and water bills in Delhi, Friday announced that he will break his fast Saturday 5 p.m., after 14 days of surviving only on water.
Vagamon (Kerala), April 3 (IANS) The time has come to once again unite India's scattered socialists.
Amritsar, Mar 31 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare highlighted the issues of rampant corruption and rising inflation during nationwide campaign held in Amritsar city of India's northern Punjab state.
Amritsar, March 31 (IANS) Warning that India was headed to "disaster", anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare Sunday began his year-long, all-India campaign from Amritsar's historic Jallianwala Bagh ground.
Amritsar, March 31 (IANS) Launching his 'Janatantra Yatra' (tour for democracy) from the historic Jallianwala Bagh here in this Sikh holy city Sunday, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare said only a mass movement could bring about a change in India.
Jaipur, Mar 31 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev slammed the UPA-II Government during a press conference in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Sunday.
Amritsar, March 31 (IANS) Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare Sunday started his year-long, all-India tour from Amritsar's historic Jallianwala Bagh.
Social activist Anna Hazare has said that he is working on the mission to aware the people of country for the coming election so that they can took the decision for their welfare. He was addressing the much-awaited
Social activist Anna Hazare has said that he is working on the mission to aware the people of country for the coming election so that they can took the decision for their welfare. He was addressing the much-awaited
Amritsar, Mar. 31 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare will begin his 'Janatantra Yatra' from Amritsar today to garner support against the Congress-led UPA Government's policies and push for a strong Lokpal bill.
Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Anna Hazare will embark on a year-long, all-India tour from Sunday to campaign for a stronger Lokpal bill, electoral reforms and other issues he has been raising for the past few years, an aide said here.
New Delhi, Mar. 30 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare, who left for Amritsar to begin a series of public rallies under the banner of 'Janatantra Yatra' to garner people's support against the Congress-led UPA Government, on Saturday said the country can witness a change only through a mass movement.
Melbourne, Mar. 28 (ANI): To change a bad first impression into a good one is possible but very difficult, an etiquette expert has said.
Jaipur, Mar 27 (ANI): Locals in Rajasthan played a unique soccer match on Monday dressed up as Hindu gods, movies stars, demons and politicians in the spirit of Holi, the festival of colours.
Melbourne, Mar. 26 (ANI): A Swedish company has developed a bicycle helmet, which is built into a fashionably large collar that is worn around the neck.
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The government is committed to tackling corruption and measures have been taken to ensure a corruption-free administration, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office V. Narayanasamy said Sunday.
New Delhi, Mar 24 (ANI): Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office V. Narayanasamy on Sunday said that the Central Government has taken several initiatives to ensure a transparent and corruption free administration.
Pune, Mar.23 (ANI): Social activist Anna Hazare on Saturday said the general public has lost faith in the ruling Congress Party, as it has always "misused" administrative machinery, including the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for its own selfish needs.
Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): A team of scientists from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) has developed a novel method to accurately predict outbreak of dengue fever several weeks before they occur.
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal will sit on an indefinite hunger strike from Saturday against increased power and water bills in the national capital.
New Delhi, Mar.21 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Thursday revealed that he will undertake a nationwide tour from March 31, aimed at creating awareness on issues such as unemployment, corruption and price rise.
New York, Mar. 18 (ANI): Kate Upton, who has already graced the covers of British and Italian Vogue, will finally be making an appearance in the US version of the magazine.
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Actor Manoj Bajpayee was nervous before his shot for upcoming film "Satyagraha", but says the pleasant weather calmed him down.
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The union cabinet will take up the revised National Food Security Bill on Monday, Food Minister K.V. Thmoas said Friday.
Chennai, March 15 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Friday gave names to seven tiger cubs at Vandaloor Zoo near here and also laid the foundation stone for several projects and inaugurated new buildings at the zoological park.
Washington, March 15(ANI): The house where Anna Nicole Smith filmed 'The Anna Nicole' Show has been sold for 1.3 million dollars.
Washington, March 15(ANI): The house where Anna Nicole Smith filmed 'The Anna Nicole' Show has been sold for 1.3 million dollars.
Los Angeles, March 15 (IANS/EFE) First lady Michelle Obama will appear on the cover of Vogue's April edition, marking the second time she has graced the cover of the fashion magazine, media reports said.
Moscow, March 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian space agency Roscosmos and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed an agreement giving the green light to the ExoMars project to send unmanned probes to Mars.
Los Angeles, March 15 (IANS) Actor Jude Law says people "assume" he is a playboy even over seven years after he cheated on actress girlfriend Sienna Miller with his children's nanny.
London, March 9 (ANI): Only one in 20 mothers considers herself as a perfect parent.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Indian democratic apparatus is increasingly being placed under a critical scanner by a new tribe of writers who are exploring the functional dynamics of the country to pin down faultlines and prescribe pills for change.
Washington, March 8 (ANI): 'Twilight' star Anna Kendrick has reportedly split from director Edgar Wright.
London, March 8 (ANI): Anna Friel has revealed that she is thinking of having her eggs frozen - for when beau Rhys Ifans feels ready to face fatherhood.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) In a bid for greater transparency and accountability in the government's delivery systems for citizens, the union cabinet Thursday approved a bill that will ensure public services like passports, birth and death certificates, driving licences and ration cards are issued within the specified periods.
Jaipur, March 7 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) side Rajasthan Royals Thursday announced the signing of four new players for the upcoming season.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday approved in principle a bill for time-bound delivery of public services like passports, certificates and ration cards to citizens, an official said.
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha, who is shooting his film "Satyagraha", says he will be using Mahatama Gandhi's song "Ragupati Raghav Raja Ram" in the film, which will be featured on Amitabh Bachchan, who plays a role inspired by Anna Hazare.
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Music band Indian Ocean has composed a track for upcoming social drama "Satyagraha" and the film's director Prakash Jha has praised the work saying it is "brilliant" and would be like a "youth anthem".
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Senior BJP leader L.K. Advani Sunday urged party chief Rajnath Singh to adopt "zero tolerance" against corruption and cautioned party leaders against indiscipline and speaking out of turn before TV cameras.
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Senior BJP leader L.K. Advani Sunday urged party president Rajnath Singh to adopt a "zero tolerance" policy against corruption and called upon party workers to ensure success in the upcoming elections.
Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): Inhibiting a defined group of proteins could help decrease the inflammatory response associated with diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer and sepsis, a study has found.
Los Angeles, Mar 2 (IANS) Actress Anna Friel will star in television show "The Vatican".
Mumbai, Mar 1 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan, who plays an anti-corruption crusader on an indefinite strike in "Satyagraha", reportedly went on an actual near-starvation diet so that the scenes in the film appear authentic. But he broke the regime for director Prakash Jha's 61st birthday recently.
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) In his fight against corruption, megastar Amitabh Bachchan's character in the upcoming political saga "Satyagraha", decides to fast a la real life social activist Anna Hazare.
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) What is it about the national flag and national anthem that brings that undeclared emotion within us, wonders Amitabh Bachchan who recently shot a scene for "Satyagrah" holding the Tricolour.
Melbourne, Feb 28 (ANI): Even if you count your colleagues as friends, and spend more time with them than you do with your loved ones, you should know where to draw the line.
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Prakash Jha has roped in Amrita Rao for "Satyagraha" and the actress is extremely joyous as most of her scenes are with none other than Amitabh Bachchan, whose role in the film is reportedly modelled on activist Anna Hazare.
Prestigious 85th Academy Awards (Oscar 2013) were declared on Sunday night at the Dolby Theatre in the Los Angeles, California. Here is the list of all 85th Academy Award winners.
Los Angeles, Feb 25 (IANS) Indian vocalist Bombay Jayashri, who was nominated in the best original song category at the 85th Academy Awards for her track "Pi Lullaby" from "Life of Pi", lost the trophy to British singer Adele, who took home the statuette for "Skyfall". However, "Life of Pi" won the best music - original score award.
Los Angeles, Feb 25 (IANS) Jacqueline Durran bagged the best achievement in costume design trophy at the 85th Annual Academy Awards Sunday night, for the film "Anna Karenina".
Los Angeles, Feb 25 (IANS) Ang Lee's "Life of Pi", a fantasy adventure drama widely shot in India, won the 85th Academy Award for best cinematography and best visual effects here Sunday night.
Chennai, Feb.24 (ANI): Supporters of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa celebrated her 65th birthday at the office of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) here on Sunday.
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) The inter-state limited-overs Vijay Hazare Trophy will be played in Vishakhapatnam from Feb 26 to March 3, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Saturday.
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) An oil painting of Anna Hazare by an inmate of India's largest prison Tihar earned him Rs.20,000 in an exhibition, said jail officials.
London, Feb. 21 (ANI): Kate Moss beat competition from Bruno Mars and Anna Hathaway to be voted as 2013's Hat Person of the Year.
London, Feb. 21 (ANI): Kate Moss beat competition from Bruno Mars and Anna Hathaway to be voted as 2013's Hat Person of the Year.
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Calling the government's draft of the national food security bill an eyewash, social activists Tuesday here said the present bill restricts people's entitlements and is devoid of any accountability.
London, Feb 19 (ANI): Ashley Cole has dumped his kiss-and-tell bisexual girlfriend Anna Kelle and is now in search of a new Cheryl.
Hyderabad, Feb 17 (IANS) Declaring that he would mobilize six crore people over next one and a half years for his anti-graft campaign, Anna Hazare Sunday said Jan Lokpal alone cannot root out corruption and called for comprehensive electoral reforms and empowering of village-level bodies.
Bhopal, Feb. 17 (ANI): Former Bharatiya Janata Party ideologue and founder of Rashtriya Swabhiman Andolan (RSA), Govindacharya on Sunday said that neither Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi nor Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi is experienced enough to become the Prime Minister of the country.
London, Feb 17 (ANI): Ashley Cole's new girlfriend Anna Kelle has revealed that she can tame the Chelsea ace, and has vowed to make the infamous bedhopper a family man.
Pretoria, Feb 16 (IANS) Blade Runner Oscar Pistorius, who allegedly murdered his girlfriend model Reeva Steenkamp, has shown signs of having narcissistic personality disorder, experts say.
London, Feb. 11 (ANI): Victoria Beckham has unveiled her new fashion hybrid "the slape"- which is part sleeve, part cape - at New York Fashion Week.
London, Feb. 11 (ANI): Ashley Cole has been going out with a bisexual former topless model - whose sex drive is so high that friends call her a nymphomaniac - for the past two weeks, after meeting her through Twitter.
