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Sonakshi Sinha is an Indian film actress who made it large with her first film and carried on his father legacy. She ahs many big budget films in her hand and is considered one of the upcoming actress in Bollywood.

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Sonakshi Sinha was born on 2 June 1987 in Patna. She is the daughter of Famous actor of Bollywood Shatrugan Sinha and Punam Sinha, so acting was in her blood. She has two siblings Luv Sinha and Kussh Sinha.

She has completed Fashion Designing course from SNDT college of Mumbai. She is a fashion designer and has designed costume for Mera Dil Leke Deko. She did modeling as well during the start of her career.

She made her debut in Bollywood with Dabangg besides Salman Khan. The film was a hit and she gained a lot of appreciation for her role. She won Filmfare award for Best female debut for Dabangg, IIFA award for Star debut of the year Female, Star Screen Awards for Most Promising new comer Female and Zee Cine Awards for Best Female Debut

She has been on the cover page of Maxime Magazine for December 2010 edition.

Sports minister lauds amputee Everest climber Arunima

May 23, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Union Sports Minister Jitendra Singh Thursday congratulated Arunima Sinha for climbing the world's highest peak, Mount Everest.

IPL is den of gambling: Yashwant Sinha

May 23, 2013 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a den of gambling, BJP leader Yashwant Sinha said Thursday and pressed for a detailed inquiry into the spot fixing in the tournament.

Arunima Sinha's deeds will inspire millions of others, hopes PM

May 23, 2013 at 12:30 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Congratulating Arunima Sinha for creating history by becoming the first Indian amputee to conquer Mount Everest, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh hoped her deeds will inspire millions of others.

Bollywood goes overboard with Cannes fashion?

May 23, 2013 at 12:14 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Just when will Bollywood ever get it right? As the world celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema, Indian stars, it seems, went a little overboard in projecting the ethnic, oriental look at the Cannes red carpet that saw Sonam Kapoor, Vidya Balan and Sherlyn Chopra either going big on bling or heavy on jewellery and embroidery.

Flatulence? Eat smart, exercise and you'll be okay

May 22, 2013 at 12:46 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Salman Khan was cute when he did it in "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" and Omi Vaidya's "Silencer" got all the laughs when he let it off in "3 Idiots". But flatulence, as the many millions who suffer from it will tell you, is not funny, just embarrassing.

Sonakshi Sinha to endorse hair oil brand

May 22, 2013 at 11:42 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) "Dabangg" fame actress Sonakshi Sinha is the new face of Vatika Enriched Coconut Hair Oil. She says oiling her hair with the product helps her battle the styling aids and chemicals she has to use on her tresses as part of her profession.

One legged Arunima out to conquer Mt.Everest

May 21, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Arunima Sinha, who lost one of her leg's after she was thrown out of a moving train. two years ago, is preparing to conquer Mount Everest - the world's highest peak at 8,848 metres above sea level.

Ajay, Sonakshi to team up again? (Movie Snippets)

May 20, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) After "Son Of Sardaar", actors Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha will reportedly come together again for one of Prabhudheva's upcoming directorials.

Four ISI linkmen arrested from Darjeeling

May 19, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Siliguri (West Bengal), May 19 (IANS) Four suspected linkmen of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency were arrested in West Bengal's Darjeeling district Sunday, police said. One of the nabbed was a retired Indian defence employee.

Much ado about nose rings at Cannes

May 19, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Among things Indian that Bollywood actresses Vidya Balan and Sonam Kapoor flaunted at the ongoing 66th Cannes International Film Festival, their bespoke nose rings, the traditional 'nath', drew immense attention. Designers believe this could set a trend of sorts among youth.

Yashwant Sinha wants India to talk to Chinese Premier from 'a position of strength'

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Saturday said that the UPA-II government should hold talks with the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang "from a position of strength".

India should ask China to stay away from Arunachal border: Takam Sanjoy

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Member of Parliament Takam Sanjoy on Saturday urged the Indian Government to be assertive in asking China to stay away from his state.

CBI to move Supreme Court next week to seek removal of 'tainted' officer (Lead:CBI)

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has said that it will approach the Supreme Court on Monday with a petition to remove from service its own Superintendent of Police, who was arrested here for allegedly taking a bribe to settle a land dispute.

Police seizes 1,500 explosives in Jharkhand's Koderma region

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Koderma (Jharkhand), May 18 (ANI): Acting on a tip off, Jharkhand Police have confirmed the seizure of a huge cache of explosives from a house in the state's Koderma District.

Suspected ISI spy held in Jaipur for leaking army secrets

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Jaipur, May 18 (ANI): Police in Jaipur, Rajasthan, have confirmed the arrest of an army staffer for allegedly passing on classified information to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

One arrested for spying for Pakistan

May 17, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Jaipur, May 17 (IANS) Rajasthan Police Friday arrested a clerk posted in the Indian Army's south-west command here on charges of spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency, an officer said.

BJP slams CBI chief's remarks on ex-railway minister

May 17, 2013 at 10:06 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The BJP Friday took exception to CBI director Ranjit Sinha's remarks that former minister Pawan Kumar Bansal has a strong defence in the case of alleged bribery involving his nephew.

More volunteers joining NGOs

May 15, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) NGOs working on social issues are now finding more volunteers, especially youths, who want to be engaged in different projects of the organisations.

Chidambaram visits UK, France, Qatar to woo investors

May 15, 2013 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday left on a three-nation visit to UK, France and Qatar, in a bid to sell the India-growth story and woo overseas investors.

BJP not to contest Howrah by-poll

May 14, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) In a volte face days after announcing its candidate for the Howrah Lok Sabha by-polls, the BJP Tuesday said it would not field a candidate as it wanted to concentrate on the upcoming panchayat polls.

Bengal opposition wants central forces for panchayat polls

May 14, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) With the Calcutta High Court observing that deployment of central paramilitary forces was not mandatory for the upcoming panchayat polls in West Bengal, the opposition Tuesday expressed apprehension over the fairness of the elections.

Busy Imran brings trainer on sets (With Image)

May 13, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Actor Imran Khan is making sure he does not miss out on his fitness regime because of his busy work schedule. He called up his trainer on the sets of "Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai 2".

It was difficult shooting 'Lootera': Vikramaditya Motwane

May 13, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Vikramaditya Motwane, who is set for the release of his second directorial venture "Lootera", says he had a hard time shooting for the film.

SC's caged parrot remark is correct: CBI chief

May 9, 2013 at 7:51 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chief Ranjit Sinha Thursday accepted the Supreme Court's observation that the country's premier investigating agency was a "caged parrot" that "speaks in its master's voice".

SC remarks on coal scam, CBI functioning correct: Director Ranjit Sinha

May 9, 2013 at 12:48 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Ranjit Sinha on Thursday accepted the Supreme Court's observations on the coal block allocation scam, saying that whatever the court has said is correct.

SC's caged parrot remark is correct: CBI chief

May 9, 2013 at 12:08 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) CBI chief Ranjit Sinha Thursday accepted the Supreme Court's observation that the country's premier investigating agency was a "caged parrot" that "speaks in its master's voice".

SC bars CBI from sharing probe details

May 8, 2013 at 9:44 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the CBI not to share details of its investigations and its status report either with the political executive or officialdom including its own officers and its law officers.

Key observations of the SC on CBI's second affidavit

May 8, 2013 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday termed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) a "caged parrot" that "speaks in its master's voice".

CBI a caged parrot speaking in master's voice: SC

May 8, 2013 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday termed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) a "caged parrot" that "speaks in its master's voice".

CBI a caged parrot speaking in master's voice: SC

May 8, 2013 at 5:21 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday termed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) a "caged parrot" that "speaks in its master's voice".

Food Security Bill should be passed only after proper debate: Sitaram Yechury

May 7, 2013 at 7:52 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) politburo member Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday said the Food Security Bill should be passed only after proper debate.

Congress says BJP stalling passage of Food Security, Land Acquisition Bills in Parliament

May 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other opposition parties of stalling the passage of key bills in Parliament, Congress Party spokesman Sandeep Dikshit on Tuesday warned that any further delay could affect the socio-economic welfare of the people of the country.

Manish Tewari hopes Food Security Bill will be passed by Parliament

May 7, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday expressed confidence that the Food Security Bill will be passed by the Parliament.

Law minister, PMO made changes in coal report, CBI tells SC (Fourth Lead)

May 6, 2013 at 10:09 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The CBI told the Supreme Court Monday that four changes were made at the instance of Law and Justice Minister Ashwani Kumar and PMO officials in its draft report on the probe into coal blocks allocation but no evidence against any suspect was removed.

Law minister , PMO made changes in coal report, CBI tells SC (Third Lead)

May 6, 2013 at 8:24 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The CBI told the Supreme Court Monday that at the instance of Law and Justice Minister Ashwani Kumar four changes were made in its draft report on the probe into coal blocks allocation but no evidence against any suspect was removed.

CBI says law minister made changes; opposition asks government to go (Roundup)

May 6, 2013 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) A CBI affidavit Monday admitted "certain changes" were made at Law Minister Ashwani Kumar's instance in its status report on the allocation of coal blocks, leaving the opposition fuming and demanding the government's resignation, while the Congress-led UPA retorted "don't lecture us".

No proof dropped in minister-backed changes in coal report: CBI

May 6, 2013 at 7:52 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The CBI told the Supreme Court Monday that at the instance of Law and Justice Minister Ashwani Kumar four changes were made in its draft report on the probe into coal blocks allocation but no evidence against any suspect was removed.

Govt. plays safe on CBI affidavit in Supreme Court on coal scam

May 6, 2013 at 2:09 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Monday avoided commenting on the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) affidavit filed in the Supreme Court on the coal scam, saying if at all the UPA Government has anything to say, it would articulate its position through its law officers in the appropriate court.

CBI files affidavit in SC on coal allocations

May 6, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) told the Supreme Court Monday that changes were made at the instance of Law Minister Ashwani Kumar in its draft report on the allocation of coal blocks.

CBI files fresh affidavit in Supreme Court on coal scam

May 6, 2013 at 12:57 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Ranjit Sinha on Monday filed a nine-page affidavit in the Supreme Court on the coal scam.

Should Riteish Deshmukh join politics?

May 5, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Reacting to reports that actor Riteish Deshmukh, son of former Maharashtra chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, is likely to go his late father's way and join politics, actor-politician Raj Babbar said it is a well thought-out decision. Hema Malini too supports the idea saying he will do a good job.

Indian Navy to mark 60 years of naval aviation

May 5, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Indian Navy is celebrating the diamond jubilee of its aviation wing May 11 with the commissioning of its first shipboard Mig-29K combat jet squadron in Goa. The aircraft will be deployed on the carrier INS Vikramaditya, currrently undergoing sea trials in Russia and which is expected to be inducted later this year.

Task of cleansing system has fallen on judiciary (Comment)

May 4, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Ever since the Manmohan Singh government became embroiled in scams, it has been mainly the Supreme Court that has pushed for accountability.

Speaker rejects demand to remove 2G JPC chief

May 2, 2013 at 10:44 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Thursday rejected the opposition demand for removal of P.C. Chacko as the head of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) looking into 2G spectrum allocation, a parliament source said.

Soumendu Roy remembers Satyajit Ray as meticulous, troubleshooter (Interview)

May 1, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) Summing up his four-decade-long association with Satyajit Ray, who took Indian cinema to international audiences, as "fruitful" and "friendly", veteran cinematographer Soumendu Roy describes the legendary filmmaker as "meticulous" and "troubleshooter".

Godfrey Philips Bravery to honour unsung bravehearts of India

May 1, 2013 at 6:29 PM

Godfrey Philips Bravery, a CSR initiative of Godfrey Philips India on Wednesday will honour 17 bravehearts from across the country. The award will be presented by Mr Kapil Sibal, Honourable Minister for Communications and IT and Bollywood actress Deepti Naval.

Wrap up party for 'Gulaab Gang'

May 1, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) The shooting for "Gulaab Gang" has been completed and its producer, Anubhav Sinha, threw a wrap up party and said that they managed to complete the film before schedule.

Anubhav hails Madhuri, Juhi for professionalism

May 1, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) "Gulaab Gang" will see Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla, once rivals, sharing the screen space for the first time. Producer Anubhav Sinha says during initial casting, they never thought about bringing the two together.

Mala Sinha boycotts Phalke Academy Awards

May 1, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Legendary actress Mala Sinha, who not only wowed Indian viewers but also impressed Hollywood so much that they offered her roles in the 1960s, is upset with the committee that has just bestowed the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award upon her.

Working hard to ensure small investors' savings not put to risk: SEBI chief

May 1, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chief U.K. Sinha has said that he and his colleagues are working hard to ensure that small investors' savings are not put to risk.

We are part of a system, need to consult: CBI

April 30, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday said the probe agency is part of the government system and needs to consult and take opinions "on certain occasions".

Government battles crisis after court slap over coal mess (Intro Roundup)

April 30, 2013 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) UPA II battled a crisis Tuesday after the Supreme Court censured the Manmohan Singh government for meddling in the CBI investigation into coal block allocations, setting the stage for more paralysing fireworks in parliament.

CBI chief says will follow all instructions of Supreme Court

April 30, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Ranjit Sinha on Tuesday said that the federal investigating agency will follow the directions of the Supreme Court in the wake of the latter's strictures against the agency and government over its functioning.

Government gets it - from SC and opposition on coal mess (Roundup)

April 30, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) From the Supreme Court and the opposition, it was an embarrassing cleft-stick of censure for the Manmohan Singh government Tuesday. While the apex court rapped it in the sternest terms for interfering in the CBI probe into coal block allocations, the BJP said in a no-holds-barred attack that the countdown to the end had begun.

Informed SC about changes made in status report, says CBI

April 30, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court has been informed about the changes made in the status report on coal scam and the names of those behind the changes, the CBI said Tuesday.

Coal Gate: Law Minister Kumar says he has nothing to say (Update:Coal gate)

April 30, 2013 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Ashwani Kumar, who is at the centre of a government-opposition face-off over the alleged vetting of a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) draft report on coal block allocations, on Tuesday said that he had nothing to say on amatter that was sub-judice, and added that he was going to Parliament to attend proceedings there.

Coal Gate: Supreme Court tells govt. to restore CBI's independent position

April 30, 2013 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the government to restore the independent position of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) with regard to its probe of coal block allocations.

Coal scam: Attorney General Vahanvati in dock?

April 30, 2013 at 2:28 AM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) With turbulence refusing to subside for the crisis-ridden government, the Additional Solicitor General, Harin Rawal, Monday blamed the Attorney General G.E.Vahanvati of influencing the CBI probe into coal scam.

'Gulaab Gang' enters post-production stage

April 28, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) The shooting for Madhuri Dixit's much-talked-about comeback film "Gulaab Gang" has been completed and the film is now into its post-production stage.

Narinder Nath Vohra gets second term as J-K Governor

April 27, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 27 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed Narinder Nath Vohra as the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir for a fresh term on the expiry of his present term.

Government in deep crisis over CBI affidavit on coal mines (Intro Roundup)

April 26, 2013 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The beleaguered Manmohan Singh government Friday appeared to be in deep political crisis after the opposition demanded Law Minister Ashwani Kumar's resignation for vetting a CBI affidavit meant only for the Supreme Court on the coal blocks allocation.

CBI tells SC it shared coal blocks probe report

April 26, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The CBI Friday told the Supreme Court that it shared its March 8 status report on investigations into coal blocks allocation with Union Minister for Law and Justice Ashwani Kumar and a senior bureaucrat in the Prime Minister's Office.

CBI says 'shared' coal blocks probe, sets off political storm (Roundup)

April 26, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Setting off a political storm and putting the government on the backfoot, the CBI Friday told the Supreme Court that its status report on investigations into coal blocks allocation was "shared" with Law Minister Ashwani Kumar and senior officials in the Prime Minister's Office and the coal ministry.

Asha Bhosle, Mala Sinha to get Phalke Academy awards

April 26, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) The Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards will be bestowed on singer Asha Bhosle, actress Mala Sinha, late filmmaker Yash Chopra, and late superstar Rajesh Khanna among several others at a ceremony here April 30.

Meeting with Minister: CBI director defends his move

April 26, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Amid the much hue and cry by the opposition parties about the meeting, CBI Director Ranjit Sinha has defended the meeting with Minister of State for Personnel V. Narayanasamy the day before. He has asserted that asserting he would meet whoever he felt the need to.

Mala Sinha wishes she could be a heroine today

April 26, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Yesteryears' actress Mala Sinha, who will soon be conferred the Phalke Icon Cine Artist Award for her unmatched contribution to the film industry, says she would have loved to be part of today's technologically advanced industry.

Routine meeting with Narayanasamy, asserts CBI chief

April 26, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) CBI director Ranjit Sinha Friday defended his meeting with Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions V. Narayanasamy the previous evening, saying it was a "routine meeting".

BJP, Left demand law minister's resignation

April 26, 2013 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left parties Thursday demanded resignation of Law Minister Ashwani Kumar for vetting a CBI status report on investigations into coal blocks allocation.

CBI director defends his meeting with minister

April 26, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Ghaziabad, April 26 (IANS) CBI Director Ranjit Sinha Friday defended his meeting with Minister of State for Personnel V. Narayanasamy the day before, asserting he would meet whoever he felt the need to.

Coalgate: Narayanasamy rubbishes BJP's claims of CBI probe being 'politicised'

April 26, 2013 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 26 (ANI): Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) V. Narayanasamy on Friday rubbished the Bharatiya Janata Party's allegations that he had 'politicised the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the coal block allocations, saying the main opposition party is making an issue out of nothing.

CBI files affidavit in SC on probe into coal block allocations

April 26, 2013 at 12:52 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed an affidavit in the Supreme court on its probe into the coal block allocations.

CBI chief's meeting with minister raises political storm

April 26, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) CBI Director Ranjit Singh's reported visit to Minister of State for Personnel V. Narayanasamy's residence a day before the agency filed Friday affidavit in the Supreme Court on the coal block allocations has kicked up a political storm.

CBI tells SC it shared coal blocks probe report

April 26, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The CBI Friday told the Supreme Court that it shared its March 8 status report on investigations into coal blocks allocation with union Minister for Law and Justice Ashwani Kumar and a senior bureaucrat in the Prime Minister's Office.

Congress, opposition at daggers drawn over 2G JPC report (Intro Roundup)

April 25, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Congress and the opposition were at daggers drawn Thursday, with the latter demanding the removal of P.C. Chacko as the head of the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) looking into 2G spectrum allocation and the former pressing for debarring three BJP members from voting on its report. Chacko said he wouldn't budge.

Congress, opposition at daggers drawn over 2G JPC report (Roundup)

April 25, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Congress and the opposition were at daggers drawn Thursday, with the latter demanding the removal of P.C. Chacko as the head of the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) looking into 2G spectrum allocation and the former pressing for debarring three BJP members from voting on its report.

JPC report on 2G should be rejected: BJP

April 25, 2013 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday said the draft report of the parliamentary panel on 2G spectrum allocation was "based on lies" and should be rejected totally.

2G scam: JPC meeting expected today

April 25, 2013 at 12:07 PM

The Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee P.C. Chacko who is hearing for the 2G Scam on Thrusday said that the JPC will decide today whether to adopt the 2G scam report or not at 3 pm.

2G scam: Stormy JPC meeting expected today

April 25, 2013 at 11:32 AM

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): The Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee looking into the 2G scam, P.C.Chacko said Thursday that the JPC will at 3pm, decide on whether to adopt the 2G scam report or not.

Your silence will prove your guilt: Yashwant Sinha to PM

April 24, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) BJP leader Yashwant Sinha has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh again saying his silence over his alleged involvement in the 2G telecom spectrum allocation scam will only confirm his guilt.

Khurshid to visit Almaty for 'Heart of Asia Ministerial Conference'

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid will pay a visit to Almaty, Kazakhstan, this week for the 'Heart of Asia Ministerial Conference' which falls within the framework of the Istanbul Process.

Your silence will prove your guilt: Yashwant Sinha to PM

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) BJP leader Yashwant Sinha has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh again saying his silence over his alleged involvement in the 2G telecom spectrum allocation scam will only confirm his guilt.

BJP asks Bengal depositors to withdraw money from chit funds

April 23, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) West Bengal unit Tuesday demanded a CBI inquiry into all the chit fund groups operating in the state and urged the depositors to withdraw their money from these organisations.

Bihar to produce 100 lakh tonnes paddy this year

April 23, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Patna, April 23 (IANS) After attaining record production in 2012-13, Bihar has set a target of 100 lakh tonnes of paddy this year by using the SRI (System of Root Intensification) method of cultivation, an official Tuesday said.

Yashwant Sinha for 'very firm steps' to deal with China

April 23, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Soft policies towards China will not work, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha said Tuesday and asked the government to take "very firm steps" to deal with the reported Chinese incursion in Ladakh region.

Krish to shoot 'Gabbar' after 'Shivam'

April 20, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Chennai, April 20 (IANS) In all probability, Telugu director Krish, who was recently signed on to helm the Hindi remake of Tamil blockbuster "Ramana", titled "Gabbar", will start working on it only after he wraps up his Telugu film "Shivam".

Cheesy, colloquial flavour in B'wood film titles (Cinema Trends)

April 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Sample these: "Revolver Rani", "Rajkumar Rambo", "Fukrey" and "Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi". Creative and colloquial Bollywood film titles are keeping movie audiences, especially the masses, as intrigued as filmmakers want them to be.

India, China discuss Afghan security

April 19, 2013 at 2:28 AM

Beijing, April 19 (IANS) China and India have agreed that Afghanistan's situation is an issue closely related to regional security and stability, the Chinese foreign ministry said Thursday.

Ranveer endures pain for 'Lootera'

April 18, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Actor Ranveer Singh, who is just two films old, recently left the crew of his upcoming film "Lootera" in shock.

Government questions petition against SEBI chief

April 17, 2013 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The government Wednesday questioned a petitioner's purpose behind challenging the appointment of U.K. Sinha as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

'Ramana' Hindi remake 'Gabbar' will be challenging: Krish

April 17, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Chennai, April 17 (IANS) As much as southern director Krish is excited about his upcoming film "Gabbar", the Hindi remake of Tamil blockbuster "Ramana", he admits it will be as challenging as any other film.

PM candidate row: BJP sidelines Yashwant Sinha's remark, takes on Nitish

April 15, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday downplayed party leader Yashwant Sinha's remark backing veteran L.K. Advani to be the NDA's choice for the Prime Minister's post if the alliance comes to power after the next Lok Sabha polls, saying the party's parliamentary board would take a final call on the candidate for the coveted post.

The honour too late, too little for Pran: Shatrughan Sinha

April 14, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha feels that the Dadasaheb Phalke award has come to Pran, an actor par excellence, "too late" but adds that the 93-year-old deserves the honour and it is "better late than never".

Trinamool following Left's violent path: BJP

April 13, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) The West Bengal unit of the BJP Saturday accused the state's ruling Trinamool Congress of following the path of violence much like its predecessor Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M).

Manish Tewari silent on controversy surrounding CBI's coal report

April 13, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 13 (ANI): With the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) mounting pressure on the UPA Government over a media report that it had vetted the Central Bureau of Investigation's coal scam report and demanding an SIT probe into this scam, Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Saturday said the investigating agency has already articulated its position and there is nothing further either to add or subtract to that.

UPA wants CBI to save PM, alleges Sushma Swaraj

April 13, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 13 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj on Saturday launched a frontal attack on the Centre over a media report that it had vetted the Central Bureau of Investigation's coal scam report, and alleged that it was an attempt on part of the Congress-led UPA Government to save Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Government vetting of coal scam report is serious: Sushma Swaraj

April 13, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) A media report that showed the UPA government had "vetted" the coal scam probe status report before its submission in the Supreme Court was a "very serious matter", said BJP leader Sushma Swaraj Saturday.

Now watch 'Dabangg 2' online

April 12, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) "Dabangg 2", one of the top earners of last year, will now be available online for international audiences.

'Lootera' team comes out with documentary on their hardship

April 12, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) The "Lootera" team had their share of problems while filming the romantic period-drama. They have captured their struggle in a five-minute documentary "Labour Of Love", which will come out soon. Director Vikramaditya Motwane says the film was an "emotional journey" for everyone.

All-girl bands: Talent beyond just pretty faces (Music Trend)

April 12, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) All-girl bands are not just about pretty faces, say India's growing tribe of female musicians, who are carving a niche for themselves while battling prejudices and regressive social norms.

Choreography my first love: Prabhudheva

April 11, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) He acts and directs, but Prabhudheva says choreography is what he enjoys the most.