Anna Hazare

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.

Protests by Aam Admi Party in Delhi over inflated electricity bills

May 19, 2013 at 6:38 PM

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.

Hurdles galore as UPA walks road to Ballot 2014 (Four years of UPA II government)

May 19, 2013 at 4:22 PM

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.

Indian women strike gold at Asia 3x3 basketball meet

May 17, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Doha, May 17 (IANS) Indian women beat Mongolia 21-14 to win the gold medal at the inaugural FIBA Asia 3x3 basketball event here.

Russian climber dies after falling from Everest

May 16, 2013 at 6:14 AM

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.

'Satyagraha' to begin with Gandhi's quote?

May 15, 2013 at 12:14 PM

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.

Anna Hazare visits Shanti Kunj, starts Jan Jagran Yatra

May 14, 2013 at 6:38 PM

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.

Julio Iglesias says son Enrique not getting married

May 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM

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.

'Satyagraha' trailer launch at Jantar Mantar?

May 8, 2013 at 7:12 PM

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.

Finnish foreign minister releases his book in India

May 7, 2013 at 1:36 PM

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".

Iglesias, Kournikova set to wed?

May 7, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Los Angeles, May 7 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias is reportedly set to marry tennis player-fiance Anna Kournikova.

Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias finally set wedding date

May 7, 2013 at 10:08 AM

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.

Venus and Serena Williams' bonding remarkable, says John McEnroe

May 6, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New York, May 6 (ANI): John McEnroe finds it hard to understand how Venus and Serena Williams get along so well, despite being competitors.

Keira Knightley weds Klaxons star James Righton

May 6, 2013 at 6:28 AM

London, May 6 (IANS) Actress Keira Knightley has married Klaxons star James Righton in a ceremony held in the south of France, BBC reported.

Five composers for Prakash Jha's 'Satyagraha'

April 30, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Prakash Jha will team up with five music composers for his political drama "Satyagraha", a first for the filmmaker.

Aamir Khan celebrates 25 years of success in Bollywood

April 29, 2013 at 6:19 PM

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

Three injured in gunfire as new Italian cabinet sworn in

April 28, 2013 at 6:28 PM

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.

Assam may order CBI probe into chit fund mess

April 24, 2013 at 9:40 PM

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.

Big B wraps up 'Satyagraha' shoot (Movie Snippets)

April 24, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has finished shooting for upcoming political drama "Satyagraha" in which he plays an activist.

Ashley Cole rekindles romance with Anna Kelle

April 22, 2013 at 1:00 AM

London, April 22 (IANS) Footballer Ashley Cole is back with reality TV star Anna Kelle, and his pals feels "she might be the one".

Anna Friel was desperate to see 'The look of Love' male co-stars naked

April 21, 2013 at 3:56 PM

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.

Ashley Cole 'rekindles romance' with bisexual nymphomaniac

April 21, 2013 at 11:40 AM

London, Apr 21 (ANI): Ashley Cole is back with bisexual nymphomaniac Anna Kelle, with pals saying that "she might be the one."

Man fined for knocking out boss

April 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

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.

Anna Friel slammed for 'syrup diet'

April 18, 2013 at 12:20 PM

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.

Anna Friel drinks curry tea to protect hair

April 18, 2013 at 7:24 AM

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.

High blood pressure during pregnancy ups risk of cardiovascular disease

April 16, 2013 at 2:20 PM

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.

Injury-prone Tiwary eager to perform in IPL

April 14, 2013 at 6:12 PM

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.

Chechen leader Kadyrov laughs off US list rumours

April 14, 2013 at 5:24 AM

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.

Ridley Scott films TV series on the Vatican

April 13, 2013 at 7:56 AM

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.

How brains organize everyday experiences

April 11, 2013 at 2:52 PM

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.

'X-Men' script fantastic, says Jackman

April 10, 2013 at 3:01 AM

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.

nanowires capture up to 12 times more solar power than existing panels

April 9, 2013 at 3:01 PM

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.

Kejriwal: Voice of poor or eye on polls? (News Analysis)

April 6, 2013 at 5:16 PM

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.

Delhi Congress hits back at Kejriwal, calls his fast 'a drama'

April 6, 2013 at 11:32 AM

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.

'Defiant' Kejriwal ready to launch another agitation, to end fast today

April 6, 2013 at 10:52 AM

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.

Arvind Kejriwal to end hunger strike tomorrow

April 5, 2013 at 8:20 PM

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.

Kejriwal to end his fast Saturday

April 5, 2013 at 4:12 PM

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.

Let us unite again, assert Indian socialists

April 3, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Vagamon (Kerala), April 3 (IANS) The time has come to once again unite India's scattered socialists.

Anna Hazare talks about corruption, inflation and education during his campaign

March 31, 2013 at 8:10 PM

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.

Hazare starts all-India tour from Amritsar

March 31, 2013 at 7:54 PM

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.

Only mass movement will bring change in country: Hazare

March 31, 2013 at 7:46 PM

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.

Ramdev takes a dig at Congress, calls it 'ineffective'

March 31, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Jaipur, Mar 31 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev slammed the UPA-II Government during a press conference in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Sunday.

Hazare begins all-India tour from Jallianwala Bagh

March 31, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Amritsar, March 31 (IANS) Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare Sunday started his year-long, all-India tour from Amritsar's historic Jallianwala Bagh.

Anna kick-off 'Janatantra Rally' to aware people against the government

March 31, 2013 at 2:39 PM

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

Anna kick-off 'Janatantra Rally' to aware people against the government

March 31, 2013 at 2:39 PM

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

Hazare to launch his 'Janatantra Yatra' from Amritsar today

March 31, 2013 at 10:18 AM

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.

Hazare to begin nationwide tour Sunday

March 30, 2013 at 4:50 PM

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.

Anna ready to launch agitation against UPA, calls for mass movement

March 30, 2013 at 10:42 AM

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.

Bad first impression 'hard to change'

March 28, 2013 at 4:50 PM

Melbourne, Mar. 28 (ANI): To change a bad first impression into a good one is possible but very difficult, an etiquette expert has said.

Unique soccer match played in Jaipur on Holi

March 27, 2013 at 3:30 PM

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.

Now, fashionable collar that doubles into bike helmet on impact

March 26, 2013 at 1:30 PM

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.

Government committed to tackling corruption: Narayanasamy

March 24, 2013 at 6:18 PM

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.

Several initiatives taken to ensure corruption free administration: Narayanasamy

March 24, 2013 at 3:30 PM

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.

People have lost sympathy for Congress: Hazare

March 23, 2013 at 8:10 PM

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.

Now, outbreak of diseases like dengue fever will be predicted ahead of time

March 23, 2013 at 11:14 AM

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.

Kejriwal to sit on indefinite fast from Saturday

March 22, 2013 at 6:50 PM

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.

Hazare to embark on nationwide tour from March 31

March 21, 2013 at 7:37 PM

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.

Is Kate Upton set to appear on US Vogue cover?

March 18, 2013 at 10:02 AM

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.

When weather calmed Manoj (Movie Snippets)

March 17, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Actor Manoj Bajpayee was nervous before his shot for upcoming film "Satyagraha", but says the pleasant weather calmed him down.

Cabinet to take up food bill Monday

March 15, 2013 at 9:34 PM

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.

Jayalalithaa names tiger cubs at Vandaloor Zoo

March 15, 2013 at 5:58 PM

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.

Anna Nicole Smith's 'infamous reality show home' sold for $1.3m

March 15, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Washington, March 15(ANI): The house where Anna Nicole Smith filmed 'The Anna Nicole' Show has been sold for 1.3 million dollars.

Anna Nicole Smith's 'infamous reality show home' sold for $1.3m

March 15, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Washington, March 15(ANI): The house where Anna Nicole Smith filmed 'The Anna Nicole' Show has been sold for 1.3 million dollars.

Michelle Obama to grace Vogue's cover a second time

March 15, 2013 at 10:22 AM

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.

Russia, Europe sign Mars probe project deal

March 15, 2013 at 7:18 AM

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.

Jude Law caught in playboy image

March 15, 2013 at 2:22 AM

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.

19 in 20 mums call themselves 'imperfect parent'

March 9, 2013 at 1:07 PM

London, March 9 (ANI): Only one in 20 mothers considers herself as a perfect parent.

Democracy under critical spotlight in India-oriented books (Literary Feature)

March 8, 2013 at 4:19 PM

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.

Anna Kendrick 'splits' from Edgar Wright

March 8, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): 'Twilight' star Anna Kendrick has reportedly split from director Edgar Wright.

I may have my eggs frozen to have another baby, says Anna Friel

March 8, 2013 at 1:39 PM

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.

Cabinet approves bill for timely delivery of citizen services

March 7, 2013 at 8:19 PM

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.

Rajasthan Royals sign four new players

March 7, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Jaipur, March 7 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) side Rajasthan Royals Thursday announced the signing of four new players for the upcoming season.

Cabinet nod to services delivery bill

March 7, 2013 at 1:23 PM

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.

'Raghupati Raghav' song in 'Satyagraha'

March 6, 2013 at 9:47 PM

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.

Indian Ocean creates youth anthem for 'Satyagraha'

March 5, 2013 at 3:39 PM

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".

Advani asks BJP not to tolerate corruption, indiscipline

March 3, 2013 at 9:55 PM

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.

Don't tolerate corruption, Advani tells BJP

March 3, 2013 at 5:39 PM

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.

Factors leading to inflammation in Type 2 diabetes, cancer identified

March 2, 2013 at 3:31 PM

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.

Anna Friel to star in 'The Vatican'

March 2, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Los Angeles, Mar 2 (IANS) Actress Anna Friel will star in television show "The Vatican".

Big B out of hunger strike mode for Prakash Jha's birthday

March 1, 2013 at 3:47 PM

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.

Big B fasts Anna style for 'Satyagraha' (With Image)

February 28, 2013 at 7:39 PM

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.

While holding national flag, Big B choked with emotions

February 28, 2013 at 6:03 PM

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.

Things you shouldn't tell your colleagues

February 28, 2013 at 12:27 PM

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.

Amrita Rao's big moment: Sharing screen with Big B

February 25, 2013 at 4:19 PM

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.

Oscar 2013: List of all 85th Academy Award winners

February 25, 2013 at 1:03 PM

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.

No Oscar for Bombay Jayashri, Adele wins for original song

February 25, 2013 at 10:43 AM

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.

'Anna Karenina' wins Oscar for best costume design

February 25, 2013 at 8:19 AM

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".

'Life of Pi' gets Oscar for cinematography, visual effects

February 25, 2013 at 8:03 AM

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.

Jayalalithaa's supporters celebrate her 65th birthday in Chennai

February 24, 2013 at 5:39 PM

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.

Vijay Hazare Trophy to be played at Vishakhapatnam

February 23, 2013 at 4:02 PM

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.

Anna's painting by Tihar inmate fetches Rs.20,000

February 22, 2013 at 6:12 PM

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.

Kate Moss crowned 2013's Hat Person of the Year

February 21, 2013 at 12:32 PM

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.

Kate Moss crowned 2013's Hat Person of the Year

February 21, 2013 at 12:09 PM

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.

Draft food security bill an eyewash, say social groups

February 19, 2013 at 6:41 PM

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.

Ashley Cole looking for new Cheryl

February 19, 2013 at 12:41 PM

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.

Lokpal, right to reject can eliminate graft: Hazare

February 17, 2013 at 9:21 PM

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.

Neither Modi nor Rahul Gandhi is experienced enough for PM: Govindacharya

February 17, 2013 at 8:26 PM

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.

I can tame Ashley Cole, says girlfriend Anna Kelle

February 17, 2013 at 12:50 PM

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.

Pistorious has signs of narcissistic disorder

February 16, 2013 at 6:49 PM

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.

Posh debuts new fashion hybrid at NY fashion Week

February 11, 2013 at 1:23 PM

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.

Ashley Cole 'dating' bisexual nymphomaniac

February 11, 2013 at 1:23 PM

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.