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

Want to look trendy with baby bump? Here's how

May 21, 2013 at 11:26 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Dresses, gowns, kaftans, pants, skirts and lingerie... for all those mothers-to-be who want to look hip and relaxed and keep their fashion quotient high, there's plenty to choose from. But comfort must be key, warn experts.

Meira Kumar leads parliamentary delegation to Belarus

May 18, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, 18 May 18 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Saturday left for Belarus leading an Indian parliamentary delegation to the east European country.

'Ek Thi Daayan' opens with average weekend collection

April 23, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) The opening weekend collection of Emraan Hashmi-starrer "Ek Thi Daayan" is approximately Rs.18.07 crore and trade pundits are calling it satisfactory business, keeping the unconventional theme of the movie in mind.

To strengthen it's strong hold, BJP eyeing on Maharshi Valmiki and Baba Saheb

April 10, 2013 at 5:13 PM

To further strengthen its strong hold in Dalits BJP will be celebrating birth anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar along with initiating various schemes for the benefits and development of the class. Announcing the launch of this program Delhi BJP president Vijay Goel said that on 14th of April in Burari Delhi,

'Himmatwala' mints Rs.31.14 crore on opening weekend

April 1, 2013 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) "Himmatwala" has earned Rs.31.14 crore in the opening weekend and with the film's success director Sajid Khan's prediction has come true.

Radio campaign aims to make Delhi safer haven

March 2, 2013 at 6:43 PM

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) "Dilli Meri Hai", a special radio campaign is aimed at helping women - from housewives to working women to students, feel safe in enjoying life in the capital - be it in a park, movie hall or at a market place, fearlessly.

CBI files 10 charge sheets in NRHM scam

March 2, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Ghaziabad, Mar. 2 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed ten charge sheets before a special court in Ghaziabad in connection with the alleged irregularities in construction and upgradation of 89 hospitals under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).

Bihar legislator named in kidnapping-cum-murder case

February 20, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Patna, Feb 20 (IANS) Bihar legislator Anant Singh of the ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) was named an accused in the kidnapping and murder of a farmer, police said Wednesday.

194 smoke detectors stolen from Goa library

February 8, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Panaji, Feb 8 (IANS) In a bizarre but planned theft, unidentified people impersonating as maintenance men Friday stole 194 smoke detectors installed at Goa's biggest state-funded library, officials said.

Calm as 'Vishwaroop' releases, ban remains in Tamil Nadu

February 1, 2013 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) "Vishwaroop", the Hindi version of actor-director Kamal Haasan's controversial film "Vishwaroopam", released across India Friday with varying response but it remained banned in Tamil Nadu.

BJP parliamentary board backs Rajnath's elevation, appreciates Gadkari's tenure

January 23, 2013 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): The BJP parliamentary board, which met on Wednesday morning, has endorsed election of Rajnath Singh as the new president of the party. The board also appreciated growth of the party under Nitin Gadkari's leadership.

Special class of ascetics take part in ceremonies at Allahabad Maha Kumbh

January 12, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Allahabad, Jan.12 (ANI): The Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, is seeing the participation of a special class of ascetics known as Jangams in holy ceremonies.

Cash transfer per se may not impact on inflation

January 8, 2013 at 3:03 PM

Kolkata, Jan 8 (IANS) Will the government's direct cash transfer scheme fuel inflation? This will depend on how it is financed, India's chief statistician said Tuesday.

Owner of bus used in gang-rape booked

January 1, 2013 at 10:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) A case has been registered against the owner of the bus in which the 23-year-old woman was gang-raped here Dec 16 night, police said Tuesday.

Angry social media users slam Pranab son's comments, apology

December 27, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Kolkata, Dec 27 (IANS) Users of social media like Facebook and Twitter Thursday went hammer and tongs against President Pranab Mukherjee's son Abhijit for terming Delhi's women protesters after the Dec 16 gang-rape as "dented-painted".

(TUESDAY) Real estate to ride high on retail trade reform (Comment)

December 10, 2012 at 4:08 PM

The recent reform initiative to allow up to 51 percent foreign equity in multi-brand retail has given a fresh impetus to the development of malls, perking up the retail landscape that had been clouded by the economic slowdown.

PM ready to sacrifice government for Wal-Mart: CPI

December 5, 2012 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 5 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Gurudas Dasgupta on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of being ready to sacrifice his government to allow multinational retail companies like Wal-Mart and Carrefour to enter the country to do business.

Shiv Sena wants Lok Sabha adjourned Thursday

November 21, 2012 at 9:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Shiv Sena MP Anant Geete has requested Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar to adjourn the house Thursday as a mark of respect to departed party chief Bal Thackeray, who passed away Nov 17.

Grand opening for JTHJ, SOS; may join Rs.100 crore club

November 14, 2012 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" (JTHJ) and "Son Of Sandbar" (SOS) opened together on Diwali day and both have managed a grand opening. Trade pundit predicts that the movies' box office collection will cross Rs.100 crore mark.

'Janleva 555' mish-mash of genres, avoid it (IANS Movie Review - Rating: *)

October 19, 2012 at 3:02 PM

Film: "Janleva 555"; Cast: Kalpana Pandit, Anant Nag, Abrar Zahoor; Director: Sandeep Malani; Rating: *

Court to verify age of 300 women rescued from prostitution in Mumbai

October 5, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Over 300 women who were rescued from brothels in south Mumbai will be produced in court Saturday and their age verified. Over 100 men and 70 women have been arrested in the case, police said Friday.

Vyjayanthimala returns to arclights after 42 years

October 1, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Yesteryear actress Vyjayanthimala Bali has decided to wear the grease paint after 42 years for Sandeep Malani's issue-based movie "Janleva 555" and urges everyone to "watch this one of of its kind film".

'Barfi!' wins hearts, collects over Rs.34 crore in first weekend

September 17, 2012 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Ranbir Kapoor's endearing portrayal of a deaf and mute boy in Anurag Basu's "Barfi!" has left the viewers, critics and the box office wearing a big smile. The movie, appreciated for its picturesque cinematography, has collected Rs.34.6 crore in its opening weekend.

Maoist threat forces exodus in Koraput

September 6, 2012 at 3:51 PM

Koraput (Odisha), Sept 6 (ANI): A threat by Maoists is forcing tribal families to flee from their homes here, as the rebels are compelling them to join their militant outfits.

BJP to continue protest, unlikely to oblige on promotion quota bill

September 4, 2012 at 10:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Despite BSP supremo Mayawati's request to let parliament function for passing a bill on reservations in promotions for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes, the BJP is unlikely to oblige her, a party leader said Tuesday.

Notice to governments over child rights

August 29, 2012 at 9:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the central and the city governments on a plea which said that authorities have failed to create procedures to provide safety and dignity to children arriving and staying at railway stations.

BJP wants PM to go, vows to disrupt parliament

August 21, 2012 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) After both houses of parliament were adjourned Tuesday over an alleged coal block scam, the BJP vowed not to let the houses function until Prime Minister Manmohan Singh resigned.

BJP wants PM to go, to disrupt parliament

August 21, 2012 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) After parliament was adjourned Tuesday over an alleged coal scam, the BJP vowed not to let the house function until Prime Minister Manmohan Singh resigned.

'Ek Tha Tiger' expected to break more records

August 17, 2012 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Salman Khan does it again! After giving back-to-back super hits "Wanted", "Dabangg", "Ready" and "Bodyguard", he has hit the bull's eye once again with "Ek Tha Tiger" which has broken records of opening day collection by earning Rs.33 crore.

'Janleva 555', blend of music, mystery

August 16, 2012 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Music and horror genre are an evergreen match in Bollywood and director Sandeep Malani's forthcoming film "Janleva 555" promises a perfect blend of both.

Lok Sabha adjourned till tomorrow over black money, Mumbai violence

August 13, 2012 at 6:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): The Lok Sabha was on Monday adjourned till tomorrow, after opposition members created a ruckus over black money and Mumbai violence.hiv Sena member Anant Geete raised the issue of Saturday's violence that took place near Mumbai's Azad Maidan in which two youths were killed and at least 55 others got injured.

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m. over Assam violence

August 13, 2012 at 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was Monday adjourned for the second time, this time till 2 p.m., after opposition members raised a ruckus over the violence in Assam and its echoes in Mumbai.

KSCSTE wants new advanced Raman Spectroscopy centre

August 10, 2012 at 6:33 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 10 (IANS) The state-owned Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) Friday said it wants to set up a collaborative advanced research facility for co-ordinating interdisciplinary research in frontier areas of Raman Spectroscopy.

18 affordable health kiosks set up in Bangalore

August 5, 2012 at 8:17 PM

Bangalore, Aug 5 (IANS) Healthcare solutions provider e-Kshema has set up 18 health kiosks across south Bangalore to provide medical check-ups, including tests, for just Rs.120.

Government should be proactive in reducing unemployment: Narayana Murthy

August 3, 2012 at 3:39 PM

Kolkata, Aug 3 (IANS) Infosys chairman emeritus N.R. Narayana Murthy Friday asked the government to be more proactive in reducing unemployment and poverty in the country.

Bijlani sinks Panchal in all-India snooker

August 2, 2012 at 10:19 PM

Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) Sanjeev Bijlani of Park Club edged out Manav Panchal of Malabar Hill Club in a nail-biting decider to progress to the sixth round of the Shyam Shroff Memorial All India Open Invitation Snooker Tournament at the Khar Gymkhana, Thursday.

Mixed fortunes for Pune cueists

July 31, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Pune cueists experienced mixed fortunes Tuesday with two players advancing and four making premature exits in the Shyam Shroff Memorial All India Open Invitation Snooker Tournament being played at the Khar Gymkhana.

Yelve wins decider in all India snooker

July 28, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) Marker Anant Yelve of Jolly Gymkhana, Vidyavihar and Vilas Upsham of Vashi were taken the distance before advancing to the third round of the Shyam Shroff Memorial All India Open Invitation Snooker Tournament here Saturday.

Sangma seeks support in Bihar

July 14, 2012 at 12:56 PM

Patna, July 14 (IANS) Opposition-backed candidate P.A. Sangma arrived here Saturday seeking support in the July 19 presidential election.

Sharman's 'Ferrari Ki Sawari' makes profit

June 18, 2012 at 5:03 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) "Ferrari Ki Sawari" is Sharman Joshi's first solo hero film and has no female lead, but it has managed to pull in viewers and ended grossing about Rs.14 crore in the first three days of its release.

'Shanghai' gets mixed response at box office

June 10, 2012 at 5:52 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Dibakar Banerjee's "Shanghai" has opened to critical acclaim and mixed response at the box office. Trade pundits predict that the political drama will collect Rs.16 crore in the first three days of its release.

People of Delhi are suffering for basic needs: Anant Kumar

June 6, 2012 at 6:33 PM

BJP Delhi Pradesh President Shri Vijender Gupta has announced that to protest against steep price spiral and severe scarcity of water and power besides demanding complete roll back of increased prices of petrol

Folk, rock, fusion music in Manali's cool air

June 2, 2012 at 3:59 PM

Manali, June 2 (IANS) What's more perfect than good music in good weather? Away from the capital's heat, Manali is serving as the perfect getaway for music lovers with Manali Summer Sundowners, a month-long music festival, hosting some of the best folk, rock and fusion artists.

NRHM scam: CBI raids residence of former UP health minister

June 2, 2012 at 10:47 AM

Lucknow/Kanpur, June 2 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today carried out searches at the residential premises of former Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Anant Mishra in Lucknow and Kanpur in connection with the National Rural Health Mission (NHRM) scam.

Sharjah student tops CBSE results in Delhi region

May 28, 2012 at 6:31 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) A Class 12 student from Sharjah (UAE) became the regional topper in Delhi in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) results, which were declared here Monday.

Watch 'Breaking News' for Radhika-Ajay's performance (Kannada Movie Review)

May 20, 2012 at 3:15 PM

Film: 'Breaking News'; Cast: Ajay Rao, Radhika Pandit, Anant Nag, Rangayana Raghu, Sadhu Kokila, Sihi Kahi Chandru, Mandya Ramesh, Biraadar, Arun Sagar, Chidan and and others; Writer-Director: Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar; Producer: Raj Kumar, Hanumantha Reddy and Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar; Camera: Krishna Kumar; Music Director: Stephen Prayog; Editor: Basavaraja Urs; Rating:**

Zohra Segal an egotist but firm mother: Daughter

May 20, 2012 at 2:19 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) legendary theatre actor Zohra Segal, who celebrated her 100th birthday April 27, was a difficult mother because of her stubborn and "I-know-best" attitude that came from long years of achievement as a versatile dancer, a stage performer and a screen star, daughter Kiran Segal says.

CBI raids houses of 15 Jharkhand legislators

May 18, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Ranchi, May 18(ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday raided residences of at least 15 Jharkhand legislators here, to probe allegations of horse-trading and corruption in the recent Rajya Sabha elections.

Harmful for country to give up n-power option: PM

May 16, 2012 at 6:26 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday asserted that it would be harmful for the country to give up the option of nuclear power as an additional source of energy and said the government was committed to foolproof security of nuclear power plants.

Yeddyurappa confirms 'not to' leaving BJP; but fight for his dignity continues

May 14, 2012 at 6:19 PM

Former Chief Minister of Karnataka and strong Lingayat leader of Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) B S Yeddyurappa (BSY), after holding a meeting to his loyalists, confirmed to media that at present he was not going to leave the party but would continue to fight to get his prestige and position back with living in the party........

Excessive publicity fatal for low budget movies: Mahadevan

May 10, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Agra, May 10 (IANS) Director Anant Mahadevan's next directorial venture is "Life Is Good", which was written by late Sujeet Sen. He is keen to take it to the larger audience but at the same time he doesn't want to go for too much marketing to promote it.

CEAT reports Rs. 41.5 cr net profit in Q4

May 9, 2012 at 1:18 AM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) The leading tyre manufacturer, CEAT, an RPG Group company, has announced clocking a net profit of Rs. 41.5 crore for the quarter which ended March 31, 2012, against a loss of Rs. 11.8 crore during the same period last year.

'Parie' - a tedious watch (Kannada Movie Review)

April 28, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Film: 'Parie'; Producer: BDT Abhinaya Chithra; Screenplay-Direction: Sudhir Attavar; Story: Sampanna Muthalik; Music: Veera Samarth; Camera: Anant Urs; Cast: Rakesh Adiga, Nivedhitha, Harshika Poonachcha, Naga Kiran, Sathya, Sharath Lohithashwa, Mandya Ramesh, Sreenivasa Prabhu and others; Rating: *1/2

Zohra Sehgal celebrates her century with 'official biography'

April 28, 2012 at 12:50 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) 'Abhi na jaana chhod kar... ki cake abhi kata nahin... ki pet abhi bhara nahin (Don't leave the party, the cake hasn't been cut yet, tummy isn't filled yet), recited the blue-eyed 'baby' of entertainment Zohra Segal on her 100th birthday, punning on her favourite sonnet 'Abhi To Main Jawan Hoon' by poet Hafeez Jullundhri as she cut a large chocolate cake.

'Dashamukha' - a different affair (Kannada Movie Review)

April 14, 2012 at 6:27 PM

Film: 'Dashamukha'; Actors: Ravichandran, Anant Nag, Avinash, Devaraj, Saritha, Malavika, Ravi Kale, Chethan, Akanksha, Sudarshan, Achyutha, Praveen, Dathanna, Ramesh Bhat; Director: Ravi Srivatsa; Producer: Soorappa Babu; Screenplay: Ravi Srivatsa and K.V. Raju; Music: Sreedhar Sambhram; Background score: Sadhu Kokila; Camera: Mathew; Rating: ***

Not satisfied but am happy: Ranvir Shorey

April 4, 2012 at 1:37 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Having grown with them, he appreciates small budget films. But Ranvir Shorey, known for his role in "Pyaar Ke Side Effects" and "Khosla Ka Ghosla", says he is not satisfied with the work he has done so far

Vidya's 'Kahaani' enters third week, still going strong

March 24, 2012 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Vidya Balan's "Kahaani" seems to have a struck a chord with the audiences in a big way as the gripping thriller has entered its third week and is still proving to be a crowd puller. The film not only defies the new box office mantra of "focus on first three days' box office collection", but also proves that the actress has a long way to go.

Courageous Class 12 girl helps bust sex racket

March 23, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Darjeeling, March 23 (IANS) The bravery of a class 12 school girl resulted in the busting of a sex racket and the arrest of four people, including a married couple, here. A Rs.5,000 award was announced for the student whose efforts also resulted in a woman being saved from trafficking.

NRHM scam death list swells to five

February 16, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Varanasi, Feb.16 (ANI): The number of people who have died because of their alleged links to the National Rural Health Mission scam has risen to five with the death of the deputy chief medical officer of Varanasi.

Candidates contesting assembly polls in Punjab cast their votes

January 30, 2012 at 8:29 PM

Amritsar/Jalandhar, Jan 30 (ANI): Candidates contesting the assembly polls in Punjab cast their votes on Monday, and urged the voters to exercise their franchise to strengthen democracy.

Candidates contesting assembly polls in Punjab cast their votes

January 30, 2012 at 7:15 PM

Amritsar/Jalandhar, Jan 30 (ANI): Candidates contesting the assembly polls in Punjab cast their votes on Monday, and urged the voters to exercise their franchise to strengthen democracy.

Government bypassed parliament over FDI in retail sector, alleges opposition

November 29, 2011 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (ANI): Accusing the Central Government of bypassing parliament over foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail sector, the opposition alleged on Tuesday said that the Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee failed to keep his word on the issue.

Parliament adjourned for sixth day, talks with opposition fail

November 29, 2011 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (ANI): An aggressive and united opposition again forced both Houses of Parliament to adjourn without transacting any business for the sixth day of the Winter Session on Tuesday.

FDI in retail: All-party meeting ends without breakthrough

November 29, 2011 at 11:32 AM

New Delhi, Nov. 29 (ANI): An all-party meeting convened by the Centre to end the deadlock over allowing 51 percent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail, ended inconclusively on Tuesday with both the government and the opposition failing to reach a consensus over the issue.

Royal touch to Dussehra celebrations in Mysore

October 6, 2011 at 4:59 PM

Mysore, Oct 6 (ANI): Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wodeyar, scion of the Mysore Royal Family, led the grand Dussehra celebrations here on Thursday.

Poor Indian pregnant women getting costly-private-hospital delivery for just $90

September 13, 2011 at 1:00 PM

London, Sept 13 (ANI): A rapidly growing chain of private hospitals in India are providing maternity and delivery care to poor pregnant women for less than 100 dollars.

Sadanand Gowda to be sworn today as a new Karnataka CM

August 4, 2011 at 12:00 PM

The Udupi-Chikmagalur MP D V Sadananda Gowda is set to take oath of new Chief Minister of Karnataka on Thursday evening....

Yeddyurappa resigns after showing power

August 1, 2011 at 12:00 PM

The scam-tainted BS Yeddyurappa on Sunday finally resigned from his post of Karnataka Chief Minister after showing his power on the road....

Website suggests Advani camp seeking to marginalise, expel Yeddyurappa from BJP?

August 1, 2011 at 2:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug.1 (ANI): Given the recent political developments in Karnataka and the strong-arm tactics of former chief minister B.S.Yeddyurappa, the central leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is reportedly considering a series of alternative options to neutralise Yeddyurappa.

Book on cultural genocide in Tibet by Chinese releasd in Dharamsala

July 17, 2011 at 1:15 PM

Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh), July 17 (ANI): Social activists and intellectuals assailed the China's attitude to eliminate the Tibetan cultural heritage.

BJP pulls up UPA Govt. for slow pace in tackling corruption

June 3, 2011 at 8:37 PM

Lucknow, June 3 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday slammed the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre for slow progress in tackling corruption in the country.

Third meeting of Inter-Ministerial Group on inflation held

May 6, 2011 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, May 6(ANI): A meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) on inflation was held here today under the Chairmanship of Dr. Kaushik Basu, Chief Economic Advisor, Union Finance Ministry.

Cypriot Foreign Minister in Delhi for three days

April 17, 2011 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (ANI): Cypriot Foreign Minister Markos Kyprianou arrived here on Sunday on a three-day state visit.

Omar Abdullah condoles death of Amar Chitra Katha creator 'Uncle Pai'

February 25, 2011 at 10:42 AM

New Delhi, Feb 25(ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has condoled the death of Anant Pai, popularly known as 'Uncle Pai', who passed away in Mumbai on Thursday.

Police detain one suspect for role in Bangalore IT employee murder

December 19, 2010 at 6:03 PM

Bangalore, Dec.19 (ANI): Karnataka Police have detained one suspect in connection with the killing of a 29-year-old IT woman employee in Bangalore over the weekend.

BJP demands arrest of Geelani, Arundhati Roy for sedition

October 26, 2010 at 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct.26 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday demanded from the Government the arrest of Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani and writer Arundhati Roy for their recent objectionable remarks over Kashmir's integration with India.

Palin's answers were 'scripted' before TV debate with Biden: GOP strategist

April 28, 2010 at 3:30 PM

London, Apr. 28 (ANI): Leading Republican strategist Steve Schmidt, the brain behind John McCain's presidential campaign, has disclosed that former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's answers during her TV debate with soon to be US Vice-President Joe Biden were almost rehearsed.

Maoist movement inspiring a Bollywood film

November 29, 2009 at 1:38 PM

Panaji, Nov 29 (ANI): Maoist violence might be a cause of worry to the Government, but a story based on a rebel has made it to the silver screen.

Five persons run over by a train in Haryana

November 3, 2009 at 2:03 PM

Pataudi (Haryana), Nov 3 (ANI): The New Delhi-Ajmer Shatabdi train crushed five persons to death at Pataudi in Haryana this morning when they were crossing the railway tracks. The death triggered protests by the locals who surrounded the train.

Curfew relaxed in communal-hit Maharashtra towns

September 9, 2009 at 3:58 PM

Sangli (Maharashtra), Sep 9(ANI): Curfew in the riot-hit towns of Sangli, Miraj and Ichalkaranji in Maharashtra was relaxed on Wednesday, as the situation was gradually improving.

Sangli unrest: BJP leader Munde challenges authorities to arrest him

September 8, 2009 at 12:54 PM

Mumbai/Lonavla, Sep.8 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gopinath Munde said on Tuesday that he is ready to court arrest and has challenged the local authorities to try and stop him from heading to curfew-imposed Sangli.

BJP leader Munde detained at Mumbai airport

September 7, 2009 at 4:30 PM

Mumbai, Sep.7 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary Gopinath Munde was detained at Mumbai airport by state police on Monday before he could go to violence-hit Sangli district to address a meeting there.

Team Vajpaee's final assault on Team Advani

August 27, 2009 at 9:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): It has always been Team Advani vs Team Vajpayee. And now as former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee is too ill to intervene in the bloodletting in his party, watches, his former team has got together once again to wage that final assault on their perpetual enemy, Lal Krishna Advani.

Amar Chitra Katha to be reborn as TV cartoon

July 20, 2009 at 12:35 PM

Mumbai, July 20 (ANI): Samir Patil, just like any other Indians of 80s, grew up on the diet of comic books published by Amar Chitra Katha, and now he is planning broadcast animated version of Indian-style Aesop's fables.

UPA fuel price hike move forces parliament adjournment

July 2, 2009 at 3:48 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (ANI): The UPA Government and the opposition on Thursday traded charges over the fuel price hike on the first day of the Budget Session of Parliament.

Ghaziabad police bust fake medicine racket

May 26, 2009 at 10:40 PM

Ghaziabad, May 26 (IANS) The Ghaziabad police Tuesday claimed to have busted a racket in counterfeit medicines of internationally renowned prestigious brands. A huge cache of fake medicines worth at least Rs.five million was recovered in the raid.

India's art fair ropes in big global galleries (Weekly art column, Rainbow Palette)

May 22, 2009 at 9:28 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The second edition of the Indian Modern and Contemporary Art Fair 2009, the sub-continent's official art fair, will be bigger, better and more global this year with 16 international galleries, 64 speakers and 25 media partners from across the globe.

Some BJP leaders celebrate their victory in polls

May 16, 2009 at 7:17 PM

Bangalore, Shimla/ Bhopal, May 16 (ANI): Some Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Saturday celebrated their success after defeating Congress candidates in their respective constituencies.

Obama documentary by South African Indian to air in US

May 16, 2009 at 8:01 AM

Johannesburg, May 16 (IANS) A documentary film by South African Indian producer Anant Singh on Barack Obama's road to becoming the first black person to occupy the White House will air on American television.

'Chellidharoo Sampigeyaa' - neat entertainer, great music

April 25, 2009 at 1:46 PM

Film: 'Chellidharoo Sampigeyaa'; Director: S. Narayan; Cast: Anant Nag, Prashanth, Biyaanka Desai, Vishwas, Spoorthi, Doddanna, Sundarraj and Jayaram; Music: S. Narayan; Rating: ***

'Tasveer' fails expectations, joins A-list duds in 2009

April 7, 2009 at 3:29 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) There were huge expectations from Akshay Kumar-starrer '8X10 Tasveer', but the supernatural thriller has failed to impress audiences and fallen flat at the box office.

Jailed don throws lavish party for fellow inmates

April 5, 2009 at 2:46 PM

Patna, April 5 (IANS) It can happen only in Bihar. Criminal-turned-politician Viveka Pahalwan, who is lodged in Beur jail here, threw a big party inside the prison to celebrate a 'personal victory', police sources said Sunday.

'8x10 Tasveer' slick blend of masala, noire cinema (IANS Film Review; Rating:***)

April 4, 2009 at 2:34 PM

Film: '8x10 Tasveer'; Cast: Akshay Kumar, Ayesha Takia, Sharmila Tagore, Javed Jaffrey, Girish Karnad, Anant Mahadevan; Director: Nagesh Kuknoor; Rating: ***

Delhi Police official's daughter found burnt for dowry

April 3, 2009 at 12:15 AM

Ghaziabad, April 2 (IANS) The daughter of a Delhi Police sub-inspector was allegedly burnt alive by her in-laws in Ghaziabad Thursday for not getting dowry, her family members said. The police are investigating the case.

Poll panel notice to BJP candidate for inflammatory remarks

April 2, 2009 at 5:21 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Election Commission Thursday issued a notice to Anant Kumar Hegde, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha candidate from Uttar Kannada, for making inflammatory remarks in a poll meeting.

'8X10 Tasveer' - of photographs and supernatural powers (IANS Preview)

March 31, 2009 at 11:00 AM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) After box office dud 'Bombay to Bangkok' last year, Nagesh Kukunoor returns with a supernatural thriller titled '8X10 Tasveer' that has Akshay Kumar in the lead.

Bihar police officer says legislator a threat to peaceful polls

March 30, 2009 at 6:41 PM

Patna, March 30 (IANS) A police officer in Bihar has written to the state's chief election officer, saying that Anant Singh, a legislator of ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U), is 'a threat' to the peaceful conduct of the Lok Sabha polls in Bihar, official sources said Monday.

Debutant Alok shines in dull 'Baaji'

March 16, 2009 at 12:56 PM

Film: 'Baaji'; Director: Shidlaghatta Sreenivas; Cast: Alok, Raani, Anant Nag, Rangaayana Raghu, Kishor and Layendra; Music: G.R. Shankar; Rating: *1/2

Ghaziabad police file case against Noida policemen

March 14, 2009 at 12:15 AM

Ghaziabad, March 13 (IANS) The Ghaziabad police have registered a criminal case against five police personnel from Noida under anti-corruption laws following a court directive.

Rs.10 mn diamond jewellery heist at Ghaziabad mall

March 12, 2009 at 9:06 PM

Ghaziabad, March 12 (IANS) In a perfectly scripted heist, burglars walked into a Shoppers Stop department store at the glitzy Shipra Mall here and decamped with diamond jewellery worth nearly Rs.1 crore (Rs.10 million). Police suspect an insider job as the robbers knew the layout and had avoided the security cameras.