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Hockey Bihar nails down Vidarbha Hockey Association 20-0

May 14, 2015 at 6:14 PM

Teams showcased superior skills before the Semi-Finals of the Hockey India 5th Sub Junior National Hockey Championship 2015 (Men) 'B' Division

An exciting third day of hockey: Hockey India Junior Men National Hockey Championship 2015 (Div B)

April 4, 2015 at 2:23 PM

An exciting third day of hockey was witnessed during the 5th edition of the Hockey India Junior Men National Hockey Championship 2015 (Div B)

Vice President releases book "Aatank Ke Saaye Men"

April 1, 2015 at 7:10 AM

The Vice President, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari releases a book entitled "Aatank Ke Saaye Men", authored by Smt. Garima Sanjay, in New Delhi on March 31, 2015.

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Salman Khurshid ready to take responsibility for poll debacle in UP

May 2, 2012 at 10:07 PM

New Delhi, May 2(ANI): Law Minister Salman Khurshid on Wednesday said that he is ready to take the responsibility for the Congress' poll debacle in Uttar Pradesh (UP) Assembly elections.

'Talaash' pushes 'Shootout At Wadala' release to 2013

May 2, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, who is busy filming underworld drama "Shootout At Wadala", says he has pushed the film's release to next year as he does not want it to clash with "Talaash" and "Dabangg 2".

Manmohan Singh is an honest PM, but is remote controlled: Hazare

May 1, 2012 at 9:09 PM

Ralegan Siddhi (Maharashtra), May 1 (ANI): Social activist Anna Hazare on Tuesday described Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as an honest man, but one who was unable to freely take decisions, and is being remote controlled.

President Patil arrives in South Africa for week-long visit

May 1, 2012 at 8:58 PM

Pretoria (South Africa), May 1 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil arrived in South Africa on Tuesday on the second leg of her nine-day tour, which is expected to give further impetus to India's close and friendly ties with the rainbow nation.

New Mayor for east Delhi civic agency

May 1, 2012 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party's Annapurna Mishra Tuesday took charge of the newly-created east Delhi municipal corporation as its first Mayor after she was elected unopposed from among the 64 councillors. The deputy mayor's post also went to the BJP.

Manmohan Singh is an honest PM, but is remote controlled: Hazare

May 1, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Ralegan Siddhi (Maharashtra), May 1 (ANI): Social activist Anna Hazare on Tuesday described Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as an honest man, but one who was unable to freely take decisions, and is being remote controlled.

Huawei to manage Bharti Airtel's 4G network in Karnataka

May 1, 2012 at 6:26 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei Tuesday said it will deploy and manage Bharti Airtel's 4G network in Karnataka.

Congress distances itself from media regulation bill

May 1, 2012 at 6:26 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Congress Tuesday distanced itself from a bill on media regulation proposed by Meenakshi Natarajan, a Lok Sabha MP and an aide of Rahul Gandhi, the party's general secretary.

Tusshar's new avatar: Aggressive-funny gangster

May 1, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) After playing a negative role in "The Dirty Picture", Tusshar Kapoor is set to be a bad boy again in "Shootout at Wadala". He plays gangster Sheikh Munir, one of the most trusted men of Manya Surve, played by John Abraham, and says his character is aggressive yet funny.

'Shootout at Wadala' my most challenging film: Sanjay Gupta

May 1, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) His underworld drama "Shootout at Wadala" travels from 1978 to 1981 and director Sanajy Gupta says that creating the right background was a big challenge as everything has changed a lot in last three decades.

I want to be fit, not all muscles: Anil Kapoor

May 1, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Sculpted body is a fad in filmdom and most of the top-notch actors sport six or eight-pack abs, but Anil Kapoor says he focuses on being fit and has maintaining his weight.

President Patil calls peace and security as major factors for development

May 1, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Victoria (Seychelles), May 1 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has underscored the need for 'peace and security' as major factors required for development.

Court tells AIIMS to pay Rs.10,000 for lapse

April 30, 2012 at 8:42 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has imposed costs of Rs.10,000 on the AIIMS for failing to respond on a plea of a private security firm challenging the terms of a tender for providing security guards at the hospital.

Rahul in Amethi to motivate workers

April 30, 2012 at 3:51 PM

After the major debacle of the Congress in the recently held Uttar Pradesh assembly election, party general secretary Rahul Gandhi visited to Amethi to

Rahul in Amethi to 're-motivate' Congress workers

April 30, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), April 30 (IANS) Hoping to 're-motivate' party workers in his parliamentary constituency, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi arrived here Monday on a three-day visit, his first after the party's defeat in the state assembly elections.

Antony meets Karunanidhi ahead of presidential polls

April 29, 2012 at 4:26 PM

Chennai, April 29 (IANS) With the presidential polls round the corner, Defence Minister A.K. Antony met DMK chief M. Karunanidhi here Sunday, saying "we always value his advice".

President Patil leaves on nine-day state visit to Seychelles, South Africa

April 29, 2012 at 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Apr 29 (ANI): The President, Pratibha Devisingh Patil, today left on a nine-day state visit to Seychelles and South Africa.

RSS mouthpiece targets past governments on Bofors cover-up

April 29, 2012 at 11:46 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): The mouthpiece of the Rashtriya Swayam Sewak (RSS) - Organiser-on Sunday attacked past governments, including the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance for covering up the Bofors scam.

Big B happy with Sachin's nomination, Sanjay differs

April 28, 2012 at 11:38 PM

Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan Saturday expressed happiness at the recent nomination of actress Rekha and cricket legend Sachin Tendulakar to the Rajya Sabha, while Sanjay Dutt was unhappy with Sachin becoming a parliamentarian.

Sanjay Suri back with film on stifled childhood

April 28, 2012 at 12:02 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) After basking in the glory of the National Award for "I AM", actor-producer Sanjay Suri returns to the big screen in the role of a school teacher for a new film "Papa Please", which deals with the undue academic pressure on children.

Himachal Congress tries to put house in order (Himachal Pradesh Newsletter)

April 28, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Shimla, April 28 (IANS) As Himachal Pradesh goes to the polls for its 68 assembly seats later this year, the faction-ridden opposition Congress has begun an exercise to put its house in order with the hope of ousting the Prem Kumar Dhumal-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government.

President Patil to visit Seychelles and South Africa

April 27, 2012 at 10:18 PM

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): In a bid to push for stronger bilateral relations, President Pratibha Devisingh Patil will be paying state visit to Seychelles and South Africa starting from April 30.

Patil to visit South Africa, Seychelles

April 27, 2012 at 9:22 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Amid China's increased forays in Africa, President Pratibha Patil heads Monday on an eight-day trip to Seychelles and South Africa which is expected to give a renewed impetus to India's multi-faceted engagement with a resurgent continent.

Operators urge Sibal to auction total spectrum, reduce reserve price

April 27, 2012 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Terming the telecom regulator's recommendation on spectrum auction as flawed and retrograde, leading telecom operators, including Bharti Airtel and Vodafone, have urged Communications Minister Kapil Sibal to ensure that the reserve price is reduced by about 80 percent and all available spectrum are auctioned.

Magma to roll out housing finance, gold loan business FY13

April 27, 2012 at 6:26 PM

Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) Magma Fincorp will roll out housing finance and gold loan businesses this fiscal. The city-base non-banking finance company is also awaiting the insurance regulator's nod to start its general insurance venture, a top company executive said Friday.

Tendulkar gets mixed response over his RS member acceptance

April 27, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Indian Cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar who on Thursday accepted the proposal of being a Rajya Sabha (the upper house of Parliament) member has received mixed response over it..........

Mumbaikars' mixed reactions to Sachin's Rajya Sabha nomination

April 26, 2012 at 11:06 PM

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) The reactions of Mumbaikars varied to batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar's nomination to the Rajya Sabha, with some welcoming the move and others critical of his new role, which will deprive him from playing.

French firm Altran expanding India operations

April 26, 2012 at 7:45 PM

Bangalore, April 26 (IANS) French major Altran Technologies is expanding its operations in India to tap the domestic market and serve its global customers in aerospace, automotive, railways and energy verticals, a senior company official said Thursday.

Bofors storm rocks parliament, opposition seeks fresh probe (Third Lead)

April 26, 2012 at 7:42 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Almost a quarter century after it surfaced, the Bofors payoff scandal created a storm again Thursday, disrupting parliament, as the opposition vociferously demanded a fresh probe into the deal that has long haunted the Congress.

Tendulkar meets Sonia amid possibility of Rajya Sabha nomination

April 26, 2012 at 7:42 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar met Congress president Sonia Gandhi Thursday amid speculation in party circles that he would be nominated to the Rajya Sabha.

Opposition wants fresh probe in Bofors scam, rocks Parliament

April 26, 2012 at 5:52 PM

The latest disclosure of Bofors pay off scam by its whistleblower who to gave clean-chit to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and erstwhile leader and Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan in his statement, has once again created strom in Indian politics and a tug of war has begun between Congress-led UPA government and BJP led-opposition...............

Bofors storm rocks parliament, fresh probe demanded

April 26, 2012 at 2:33 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Almost a quarter century after it surfaced, the Bofors payoff scandal created a storm again Tuesday disrupting parliament, as the opposition vociferously demanded a fresh probe into the deal that has long haunted the Congress.

I want to be like my father: Sanjay Dutt

April 26, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Actor-producer Sanjay Dutt says he wants to be like his late father Sunil Dutt, who was like a pillar of strength for his family.

Bofors saga: a new twist and a story retold (Comment)

April 26, 2012 at 2:01 PM

A callow prime minister, a global superstar, shadowy international arms dealers, crafty middlemen and nosy journalists were the dramatis personae of a real life political thriller that played out in New Delhi, Stockholm, London and New York over a quarter century ago.

Opposition corners UPA Govt., demands re-opening of Bofors case

April 26, 2012 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): Amid fresh allegations that former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi may have toned down the Bofors Gun deal probe to protect Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi, the Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) and other opposition parties hit out at the Congress in parliament on Thursday over the issue.

Rajya Sabha adjourned over Bofors issue

April 26, 2012 at 12:09 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice Thursday as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanded an explanation from the government on former Swedish police chief Sten Lindstrom's revelations on the Bofors payoff scandal, including the safe passage to main accused Ottavio Quattrocchi.

No minister has offered to quit: Congress

April 25, 2012 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday dismissed rumours that five union cabinet ministers had offered to quit and work to strengthen the party and denied that any such communication has been made to party chief Sonia Gandhi.

Opposition asks government to explain Bofors disclosures

April 25, 2012 at 5:22 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left Wednesday asked the government to give an explanation on former Swedish police chief Sten Lindstrom's disclosures on the Bofors payoff scandal, including the safe passage to main accused Ottavio Quattrochchi.

BJP, Left want government's explanation on Bofors revelations

April 25, 2012 at 1:28 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left Wednesday demanded an explanation from the government on former Swedish police chief Sten Lindstrom's revelations on the Bofors payoff scandal, including the safe passage to main accused Ottavio Quattrochchi.

Mukherjee terms Cabinet reshuffle report to be media imagination

April 25, 2012 at 1:27 AM

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday termed reports that four senior UPA ministers have written to Congress President Sonia Gandhi offering to step down from their posts to be media imagination, and said all leaders are doing the party work whether in government or outside it.

Narayanasamy downplays UPA leaders visit at 10, Janpath

April 25, 2012 at 1:27 AM

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) V. Narayanasamy on Tuesday downplayed the visit by several senior leaders at Congress President Sonia Gandhi's 10, Janpath residence in the wake of reports over four UPA ministers offering to resign from their posts, and contended that it was a routine meeting.

Speculation mounts of changes in Congress, two ministers deny quit offer

April 25, 2012 at 1:27 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Speculation of a rejig in the Congress and United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government increased Tuesday following reports that four ministers had offered to quit to work for the party. Two ministers later denied they had written to Congress president Sonia Gandhi offering to quit.

Sikh leaders want Manmohan-led Congress Government at Center to quit

April 24, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Amritsar, April 24 (ANI): There have been strong reactions in Sikh circles to the final conclusion of arguments in the Delhi Court that was hearing cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Sikh leaders want Manmohan-led Congress Government at Center to quit

April 24, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Amritsar, April 24 (ANI): There have been strong reactions in Sikh circles to the final conclusion of arguments in the Delhi Court that was hearing cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Leopard 'evicted' from Mumbai school after 20 hrs

April 22, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) A leopard, which had sneaked into a private school two days ago was trapped and evicted early Sunday after a 20-hour operation by the forest department and police, an official here said.

Under flak, Chavan meets Sonia, PM

April 21, 2012 at 6:13 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Saturday met Congress president Sonia Gandhi to apprise her of the political situation in the state in the face of criticism of his government over its "slow" decision-making and the CAG report on land deals.

Sanjay's tribute to Big B with 'Thodi si jo pi li hai'

April 21, 2012 at 6:13 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Sanjay Dutt has paid a tribute to Amitabh Bachchan with a remake of the megastar's iconic track "Thodi si jo pi li hai" as part of Ram Gopal Varma's next film "Department".

Maharashtra Govt to honour Benegal, Madhuri from Raj Kapoor awards

April 21, 2012 at 4:17 PM

Maharashtra government has decided to honour two veteran Bollywood film personalities eminent actress and dancer Madhuri Dixit and renowned art film Director Shyam Benegal from Raj Kapoor awards..........

Eros joins hands with Shilpa for 'Dishkiyaaoon'

April 21, 2012 at 12:45 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Eros International Media Ltd. has teamed up with Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty's Essential Sports & Media Pvt. Ltd. (ESMPL) as co-producers of gangster film "Dishkiyaaoon".

Shopkeeper roughed up for turning off TV

April 19, 2012 at 11:25 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) An angry fan assaulted a shopkeeper in south Delhi for switching the television off while an Indian Premier League(IPL) match was in progress, police said Thursday, adding he has been arrested.

No delay, 'Department' to release May 18

April 19, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) The makers of upcoming film "Department" have rubbished reports that the film's release has been delayed due to pending shoots.

Sanjay Dutt to sing extra song for 'Department'

April 19, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) The trailers of "Department" are already in theatres and the promotional clippings are ready to be aired on the small screen. But the film's producers have decided to shoot an additional song, to be sung by actor Sanjay Dutt.

Mahatma Gandhi's glasses fetch 41k pounds at auction

April 19, 2012 at 11:33 AM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): A pair of distinctive round-lensed spectacles belonging to 'the Father of Indian Nation' Mahatma Gandhi has been auctioned for 41,000 pounds.

Economic consensus possible if no political hostilities: Jaitley

April 18, 2012 at 10:37 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Claiming that "two power centres" of United Progressive Alliance (UPA) were "not on the same page" on issues of governance, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley Wednesday said government can build an environment of economic consensus with the opposition provided there were no political hostilites.

Gandhi items' auction disappoints collector

April 18, 2012 at 8:05 PM

Thrissur, April 18 (IANS) Antony Chittattukara, a 70-year-old antique collector from this Kerala town, had expected to make over Rs.500 million from the auction of Mahatma Gandhi's memorabilia. But the auction, held at Mullock's in London Tuesday, fetched him only Rs.8.5 million.

Followers of Mahatma Gandhi lament auction of artifacts

April 18, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Ahmedabad/New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): Followers of Mahatma Gandhi on Wednesday lamented the auction of artefacts related to him, saying that such events failed to spread his principles and ideals.

Highways through Indian tiger reserves will destroy habitat

April 16, 2012 at 10:27 AM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) As India strives hard to protect its big cats, a study in a tiger reserve has found that busy highways and excessive road expansion will destroy wildlife populations and their habitats in the long term, as large mammals avoid such areas.

UAE, Indian officials discuss ministerial meet

April 15, 2012 at 9:07 PM

Abu Dhabi, April 15 (IANS/WAM) Officials from the UAE and India met here Sunday to hammer out the agenda of the 10th joint ministerial committee meeting of the two countries.

Delhi votes for better civic amenities

April 15, 2012 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Better sanitation, roads, education, health and other civic amenities were on the minds of people from all hues who came out to elect councillors in the trifurcated Municipal Corporation of Delhi Sunday.

Bollywood in action: Death spotlights safety measures

April 14, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) From jumping cars to hanging from a skyscraper to sky diving, stunts in the Indian entertainment industry have come a long way. Stuntman Shailendra Singh Bisht's death in Greater Noida has once again put the spotlight on safety measures.

MCD poll fever peaks on last day of campaign

April 13, 2012 at 5:39 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) election's fever reached its peak Friday, the last day of campaigning before the voting April 15.

Gill consolidates lead

April 12, 2012 at 11:07 PM

Coimbatore, April 12 (IANS) There appears a jinx about the Maruti Suzuki Dakshin Dare as it completed Day Four on a sour note with three more Special Stages cancelled as the caravan wended its way into the textile town in the early hours of Thursday with the front-runners still looking in their rear-view mirrors.

Tsunami fears stress need for greater ties with ASEAN: India

April 12, 2012 at 4:11 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) A day after a massive earthquake close to Indonesia triggered fears of another tsunami, India Thursday called for greater cooperation with nations of the Southeast Asian region to meet growing non-traditional security threats such as natural calamities, epidemic, piracy and transnational crimes.

Give disabled children a choice, amend RTE: NAC

April 12, 2012 at 11:07 AM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The Sonia Gandhi-led National Advisory Council (NAC) wants the human resource development (HRD) ministry to amend the right to education (RTE) law to ensure that disabled children have the choice to study either in an ordinary or a special school.

Ben Kingsley may play villain in 'Iron Man' sequel

April 11, 2012 at 12:59 PM

London, Apr 11 (ANI): Sir Ben Kingsley is reportedly in talks to play the villain in the next 'Iron Man' sequel.

Don't artificially control spectrum availability: Airtel

April 10, 2012 at 4:35 PM

Kolkata, April 10 (IANS) Telecom Major Bharti Airtel said Tuesday there should not be any "artificial control" over the 3G and 4G spectrum allocation and that the services would become more affordable for consumers when enough spectrum was available to operators.

'Son Of Sardaar' to release Nov 13

April 10, 2012 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Romantic drama "Son Of Sardaar", which features Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt in the lead roles, will release on Diwali, Nov 13.

India, Malaysia to hold strategic dialogue this week

April 10, 2012 at 3:47 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Third India-Malaysia Strategic Dialogue will be held here this week to nurture the growing convergence of the two nations' regional and global interests.

'Bittoo Boss' sans stars' special appearances

April 10, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Actress-producer Amita Pathak, who will be seen in "Bittoo Boss" along with newcomer Pulkit Samrat, says that the film's script demanded new faces and that no stars are making any special appearances in the movie.

Maid torture: Doctor couple sent to judicial custody

April 9, 2012 at 8:49 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday sent to 14 days judicial custody a doctor couple who had gone to Thailand for a vacation last month after allegedly locking up their 13-year-old maid in their house with very little food.

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in Sri Lanka

April 7, 2012 at 8:49 PM

Colombo, April 7 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government has ordered an investigation into the vandalisation of some statues, including that of Mahatma Gandhi, in Batticaloa town.

Indo-Bangla celebrations to mark Tagore's 150th birth anniversary

April 7, 2012 at 5:21 PM

Agartala, April 7 (IANS) As a tribute to Rabindranath Tagore, artists of India and Bangladesh have begun jointly performing various cultural shows, including drama, on the themes penned by the Nobel laureate bard.

School girl killed in Delhi accident

April 7, 2012 at 12:57 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) An 11-year-old school girl died while three others were injured here Saturday morning after their motorcycle was hit by a tractor pulling a water tanker, police said.

Did loud mouth ministers script Congress debacle in UP?

April 6, 2012 at 8:17 PM

Lucknow, April 6 (IANS) Did loud mouth central ministers script the Congress debacle in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls?

Maid torture: Doctor couple's police custody extended

April 6, 2012 at 7:21 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday extended for the next three days the police custody of a doctor and his wife who flew to Thailand for a vacation last month after allegedly locking up a 13-year-old maid in their house with very little food.

Jewellers hint at calling off strike after meeting with Pranab

April 6, 2012 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Apr 6 (ANI): Representatives of Jewellers associations on Friday hinted towards ending their 21-day strike after meeting the Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee.

Jewellers end strike on promise of duty roll back

April 6, 2012 at 3:13 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Jewellers across India Friday called off their 21-day strike after being assured of duty roll back from Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

Congress says to consider about the jewellers demands

April 6, 2012 at 11:47 AM

There is a chance that the shining of the gems and jewellery industries could be come back.

Pranab Mukherjee to meet protesting jewelers

April 6, 2012 at 11:13 AM

New Delhi, Apr 6 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has convened a meeting with jewellery manufacturer representatives of major cities here today to address their concerns over the increase in import duty on gold and excise duty on unbranded jewellery in the Budget for 2012-13.

MP protests Himachal's Lokayukta act

April 5, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Shimla, April 5 (IANS) A suspended BJP MP in Himachal Pradesh fasted Thursday near the statue of Mahatma Gandhi here to protest the 'draconian' provisions of the state's proposed Lokayukta Act.

Aditya Thackeray cuts political teeth

April 5, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Taking his first major political step, Yuva Sena chief Aditya Thackeray Thursday demanded the resignation of beleaguered Mumbai University vice chancellor Rajan Welukar.

'Department' first look revealed

April 5, 2012 at 2:00 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The first look of Ram Gopal Varma's action film "Department" is out with a tagline "justice is their crime". And the director says the idea is to reinforce the belief that real power comes with real men.

I did women-centric films 10 years back: Karisma

April 5, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) While many are hailing Vidya Balan for ushering in the trend of women-centric films, actress Karisma Kapoor reminds everyone that she has already been there and done that.

MBA student set ablaze by spurned 'lover'

April 4, 2012 at 11:04 PM

Ghaziabad, April 4 (IANS) A 23-year-old MBA student working as a sales manager at a mall was Wednesday set ablaze in Ghaziabad by her sister's brother-in-law for spurning his advances, police said. The woman is in critical condition in hospital.

Set your priorities right, says Karisma

April 4, 2012 at 4:41 PM

Actress Karisma Kapoor, who had not taken film assignments after marriage, says it is good to work if you prioritize the things right.

Set your priorities right: Karisma

April 4, 2012 at 2:56 PM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Actress Karisma Kapoor, who had taken a break from films after marriage, says it is good to work provided you set your priorities right.

Bharti Airtel to launch 4G services in Kolkata

April 3, 2012 at 8:48 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Bharti Airtel will launch its 4G services in Kotkata this month, Chief Executive Sanjay Kapoor said Tuesday.

Maid torture case: No shield against arrest for employers

April 3, 2012 at 8:32 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of a doctor and his wife who flew to Thailand for a vacation last month after allegedly locking up a 13-year-old maid in their house in west Delhi and with very little food.

Lucknow girl stumps PMO with 'Father of the Nation' poser

April 3, 2012 at 7:04 PM

Lucknow, April 3 (IANS) It is not everyday that a 10-year-old catches the office of the prime minister of India off-guard and without answers. But then, Aishwarya Parashar, a Class 6 student, is no ordinary girl.

Family regrets auction of soil with Mahatma's blood

April 3, 2012 at 6:24 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Mahatma Gandhi's descendants have expressed regret over the forthcoming auction of a 'clump of soil with drops of the Mahatma's blood collected from the site of his assassination' by the British auction house Mullock's.

Designer Shabina Khan turns producer with 'Rowdy Rathore'

April 3, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Designer Shabina Khan has turned co-producer with the forthcoming film "Rowdy Rathore" and says she is not the official designer for the action movie but has created few costumes for Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha.

When did Mahatma Gandhi become "Father of the Nation"

April 3, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Lucknow, Apr 3 (ANI): The central government has been unable to answer to a Right to Information (RTI) question put up by a ten-year old schoolgirl from Lucknow, Aishwarya Parashar, asking the year when Mahatma Gandhi was conferred with the title of 'Father of the Nation'.

Delhi court rejects bail plea of doctor couple involved in maid harassment case

April 3, 2012 at 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr.3 (ANI): A Delhi court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of a doctor couple who allegedly left their minor maid locked up and starving in their house while they vacationed in Thailand.

Mahatma Gandhi's glasses, prayer book up for auction

April 2, 2012 at 7:36 PM

London, April 2 (IANS) Mahatma Gandhi's round-lensed spectacles, a personal prayer book and the soil upon which he fell when he was assassinated are among an incredible lot of items that will be sold at an auction in Britain.

Lack of strong script is the reason for delay in third Munna Bhai Hirani

April 2, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Well known Director of 'Munna Bhai' series of films Rajkumar Hirani has said that the lack of a strong script is the reason for delay in the third film of the series. Rajkumar Hirani has directed successful films like "Munnabhai M.B.B.S." and "Lage Raho Munna Bhai".

Lack of strong script delaying third 'Munna Bhai': Hirani

April 2, 2012 at 3:04 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Director Rajkumar Hirani, who has delivered superhits like "Munnabhai M.B.B.S.", "Lage Raho Munna Bhai", says the third film in the series has been delayed by the lack of a strong script.

Gandhi's glasses and other belongings set to fetch 80k pounds at auction

April 2, 2012 at 11:41 AM

London, Apr 2 (ANI): Gandhi's distinctive round-lensed spectacles, which he bought in the UK when he was studying in the 1890s, and his personal prayer book, are a part of an incredible archive of material from the holy man is to be sold.

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