Ataraul Pandey

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

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

'Nasha 2' shooting to start this year

June 18, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) A sequel to Poonam Pandey-starrer "Nasha" will go on floors this year, says its director Amit Saxena.

JD-U, BJP inching towards snapping ties (Roundup)

June 15, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Patna/New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The rift in Bihar's ruling alliance sharpened Saturday with the BJP telling Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to quit and order fresh polls if he decided to break the partnership, while the JD-U continued to attack Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and said the split was a "mere formality".

Nitish calls situation 'difficult', BJP hits back at JD-U (Roundup)

June 14, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Patna, June 14 (IANS) In a clear indication towards a split in the BJP-JD-U combine, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Friday said the situation in the alliance was now "difficult", while the BJP accused his party of trying to split it.

JD-U is trying to break us in Bihar: BJP

June 14, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Patna, June 14 (IANS) The BJP Friday accused Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) of trying to split it amid rising tensions between the two parties in the state.

No SC relief for Gujarat cop in Ishrat Jahan shootout

June 11, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed a petition of Additional Director General of Gujarat Police Puthvipal P. Pandey challenging an arrest warrant issued against him in the 2004 staged shootout killing of Ishrat Jahan and three others.

SC dismisses Gujarat cop's plea in Ishrat Jahan shootout

June 11, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed a petition by Additional Director General of Gujarat Police P.P. Pandey challenging an arrest warrant issued against him in the 2004 staged shootout case of Ishrat Jahan and three others.

Mukesh Bhatt predicts bright future for Poonam Pandey

June 6, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Mukesh Bhatt is so much impressed with director Amit Saxena-directed erotica "Nasha" that he feels it will be a landmark movie in controversial model Poonam Pandey's career.

'Nasha' director: Poonam effortless in front of camera

June 6, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Director Amit Saxena praises Poonam Pandey for being effortless in front of the camera and says she made his work easier while shooting "Nasha".

Lokayukta summons UP minister, three SP legislators

June 5, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Lucknow, June 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta Justice N.K. Mehrotra has issued summons to four legislators of the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP), including a state minister, with regard to allottment of work to a defunct non-government organisation.

Dhoni currently not a shareholder: Rhiti Sports

June 3, 2013 at 10:01 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Rhiti Sports Management Pvt. Ltd. Monday said that Mahendra Singh Dhoni was a shareholder but the shares were transferred back to the company in April after the payments to the India captain was cleared.

SC issues notice on Ishrat Jahan killing case

May 31, 2013 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday issued notice to the CBI and the Gujarat government on a petition seeking quashing of the second FIR registered by the agency in the shootout killing of Ishrat Jahan and three others.

Poonam Pandey's erotica 'Nasha' set for July 26 release

May 30, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) The trailer of controversial model Poonam Pandey's debut film "Nasha" will be launched in the first week of June and the erotica is set for a July release, says director Amit Saxena.

Varanasi seminar to mull over condition of widows

May 25, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Lucknow, May 25 (IANS) Hindu seers and Sanskrit scholars are set to gather in Varanasi Monday to oppose the treatment meted out to widows and seek ways in which the plight of such women can be improved.

'Barfi!' treads foreign grounds

May 23, 2013 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Ranbir Kapoor-starrer "Barfi!", which amassed critical and commercial acclaim in 2012, continues its international journey with an invitation from the Shanghai International Film Festival and an impending release in Taiwan and Hong Kong. The actor is excited.

Soldier shot dead in Bihar

May 16, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Patna, May 16 (IANS) An Indian Army soldier was shot dead early Thursday by unidentified assailants in Bihar, police said.

Living fit life in middle age cuts heart disease risk

May 16, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Getting fit during middle age can reduce your risk for heart failure, according to a new study led by an Indian researcher.

Kolkata out of IPL after loss to Pune

May 15, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Ranchi, May 15 (IANS) Pune Warriors edged out Kolkata Knight Riders by seven runs in the Indian Premier League here Wednesday.

IPL scoreboard: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Pune Warriors

May 15, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Ranchi, May 15 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Pune Warriors at the JSCA International Stadium here Wednesday.

IPL: Pune post 170/4 against KKR

May 15, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Ranchi, May 15 (IANS) Pune Warriors scored 170 for four against Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League encounter here Wednesday.

IPL: KKR opt to field against Pune Warriors

May 15, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Ranchi, May 15 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and decided to field against Pune Warriors in their Indian Premier League match here Wednesday.

'I Don't Luv U' is a touching story

May 14, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Actor Ruslaan Mumtaz, who will soon be seen in "I Don't Luv U", says not only viewers would be able to relate to the story, the film would make them think.

IPL scoreboard: Pune Warriors vs Mumbai Indians

May 11, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Pune, May 11 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Pune Warriors and Mumbai Indians at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Saturday.

Mumbai Indians restrict Warriors to 112/8

May 11, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Pune, May 11 (IANS) Mumbai Indians restricted Pune Warriors to 112 for eight in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Saturday.

'Barfi' set for Turkey release, Ranbir excited

May 8, 2013 at 1:20 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra starrer "Barfi!" is all set to get a commercial release in Turkey. Said to be the first Indian movie to get a mainstream release in the country, it will hit close to 40 screens May 10.

Clean energy fund underutilised, lacks of focus: Experts

May 1, 2013 at 3:00 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The national clean energy fund, which was launched in 2010 and has in its kitty over Rs.8,000 crore, is severely under-utilised and seems to be heading nowhere due to lack of clear-cut strategy and focus, experts have said.

'Aman Ki Aasha' remake of Spanish film

April 24, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Pakistani actor Ali Zafar, who has wrapped up shooting for his Hindi film "Aman Ki Aasha", says it is a remake of a Spanish movie.

IPL scoreboard: Royal Challengers vs Pune Warriors

April 23, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Bangalore, April 23 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Pune Warriors India at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium here Tuesday.

Music of 'I don't love you' launched in Mumbai

April 23, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (ANI): The cast and crew of the upcoming romantic drama 'I Don't Love You' launched its music in Mumbai.

JD-U, BJP tells workers to prepare for split

April 23, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Patna, April 23 (IANS) Tension between Bihar's ruling parties is escalating by the day with both the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) preparing their workers for a split.

IPL: Pune Warriors vs Sunrisers Hyderabad scoreboard

April 17, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Pune, April 17 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League clash between Pune Warriors and the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Wednesday.

AAP asks people to suggest candidates for Delhi polls

April 15, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Monday asked the people to suggest candidates for contesting the Delhi assembly polls, which are likely to take place at the year-end.

Disha Pandey drops surname

April 15, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Chennai, April 15 (IANS) Southern actress Disha Pandey has dropped her surname, saying she wants to be known as an Indian and not by her caste.

UP minister axed over comments against women officials

April 13, 2013 at 11:48 PM

Lucknow, April 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Saturday booted out Raja Ram Pandey, a Samajwadi Party (SP) legislator and minister for Khadi and Gramudyog, for his unrepentant public utterances against women officials.

IPL 6: Mighty Mumbai Indians faces reloaded Pune Warriors today

April 13, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Pune Warriors will take on Mumbai Indians in the 15th match of Indian Premier League to be played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai from 4pm.

Have a dedicated channel for documentaries: Mike Pandey

April 13, 2013 at 10:52 AM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Have dedicated channels for documentaries, educate and build the capacity of our rural people, says three-time Green Oscar winner Mike Pandey, who feels documentaries are an agent of change as they inform and educate the masses even in the remotest areas of the country.

Bihar Police okays 35 percent quota for women

April 12, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Patna, April 12 (IANS) Bihar Police Friday formally decided to reserve 35 percent posts for women and to set up women's desk at all police sations.

IPL 6: Solid Rajasthan Royals faces wavery Pune Warriors today

April 11, 2013 at 11:59 AM

Rajasthan Royals will take on Pune Warriors in 13th match of Indian Premier League, which will be played at Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune from 8pm.

IPL scoreboard: Kings XI Punjab vs Pune Warriors

April 7, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Pune, April 7 (IANS) The scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and Pune Warriors here Sunday.

Disha learns Telugu through songs (With Image)

April 7, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Chennai, April 7 (IANS) She is not taking any classes to learn Telugu, yet southern actress Disha Pandey has improved her knowledge of the language and gives credit to Telugu songs.

IPL scoreboard: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Pune Warriors

April 5, 2013 at 11:56 PM

Hyderabad, April 5 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Pune Warriors at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, here Friday.

IPL 6: Sunrisers Hyderabad to make IPL debut today against Pune Warriors

April 5, 2013 at 1:09 PM

A confident Sunrisers Hyderabad is ready to make their Indian Premier League (IPL) debut today against Pune Warriors at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad. The match will start at 8 pm.

Trinamool slams Bengal election commissioner

April 2, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress Tuesday accused West Bengal State Election Commissioner (SEC) Meera Pandey of "dancing like a puppet" to the tune of the opposition CPI-M.

Warriors want to shed whipping boys image

April 2, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Having finished last in the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Pune Warriors India will be looking to shed their image of whipping boys.

Will do my best as head of BJP women's wing: Saroj Pandey

March 31, 2013 at 8:42 PM

Raipur, March 31 (IANS) BJP leader Saroj Pandey, who was Sunday appointed the chief of the party's Mahila Morcha (woman front), said she will try to do her best in the new role.

Mamata government blinks, but standoff with poll panel continues

March 26, 2013 at 11:54 PM

Kolkata, March 26 (IANS) Faced with a gritty state election panel, the West Bengal government Tuesday flip flopped but blinked, agreeing to reorganise the districts in the two phase rural body polls late next month on a dramatic and action packed day.

Congress demands rescheduling of Bengal panchayat polls

March 25, 2013 at 5:30 PM

Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) Describing the Mamata Banerjee government's scheduling of the upcoming rural body polls as "politically motivated", the Congress Monday urged West Bengal's poll panel to use its constitutional power and reschedule the elections in the interest of "good justice".

Poonam Pandey endorses quirky web campaign

March 20, 2013 at 7:21 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Model Poonam Pandey has been roped in as brand ambassador for a quirky campaign titled "Chaddi for Chaddi Buddy" ahead of the festival of colours Holi.

Chaturvedi is TTFI president, Chautala's son gets top post

March 19, 2013 at 3:54 PM

Lucknow, March 19 (IANS) Prabhat Chandra Chaturvedi was elected president of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) at its annual general meeting here, replacing jailed politician Ajay Chautala for the top post.

Pratima Pandey brings Picasso magic to runway

March 17, 2013 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The magic of Pablo Picasso's paintbrush and colours was revisited when designer Pratima Pandey showcased her collection, inspired by the painting of the famous artist, at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW).

Section of BJP leaders boycott party executive meet

March 16, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Patna, March 16 (IANS) Infighting in Bihar's BJP Saturday surfaced again with half a dozen senior party leaders, including three ministers, boycotting the executive meeting of the party here - the first after Mangal Pandey became the state party chief.

BJP for all-party meet to resolve Bengal rural poll row

March 14, 2013 at 10:54 PM

Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) The BJP Thursday demanded an all-party meeting to resolve the row between the West Bengal government and State Election Commission (SEC) over scheduling of the rural body polls.

BJP backs Bengal poll panel, confident of fair elections

March 11, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Kolkata, March 11 (IANS) Rejecting the ruling Trinamool Congress's allegation that the West Bengal Election Commission was "biased", the BJP Monday exuded confidence that the panel would conduct the upcoming rural polls in the state in a fair manner.

Poonam Pandey links her b'day with the sex position '69'

March 11, 2013 at 2:59 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (ANI): Stripping queen, Poonam Pandey has her favourite subject - 'sex'- on her mind even on her 22nd birthday today.

Trinamool alleges poll panel of bias, opposition flays remarks

March 10, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Kolkata, March 10 (IANS) Firing a fresh salvo at the state poll panel, West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress Sunday accused its chief of favouring the Left Front and trying to defer the upcoming rural polls to save it from "an inevitable defeat". Opposition parties flayed the comments.

State poll panel chief favouring Left Front: Trinamool

March 10, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Kolkata, March 10 (IANS) Firing a fresh salvo at the State Election Commission, West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress Sunday accused its chief of favouring the Left Front and deliberately trying to defer the upcoming rural polls to save it from "an inevitable defeat".

Trader, son shot dead in UP village

March 7, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Lucknow, March 7 (IANS) A trader and his 38-year-old son were killed Thursday when unidentified assailants opened indiscriminate fire on his family at their home in a village of Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur district, police said.

Actor shouldn't worry about numbers: Disha Pandey

March 7, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Chennai, March 7 (IANS) Southern actress Disha Pandey feels an actor should worry about his or her performance, but not about the numbers a film makes at the box-office.

Off-roader maker eyeing Goa market

March 4, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Panaji, March 4 (IANS) The world's leading off-roader and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) manufacturer Polaris is eyeing Goa and four other states for a potential market, a company official said.

Bihar criminals shun mobiles, use postal letters for extortion

February 25, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Patna, Feb 25 (IANS) Gangsters and other criminals in Bihar are shunning mobile phones and emails and turning to postal letters and couriers to run their rackets, threaten people and extort money, say police. The reason: letters help them avoid the police radar while phones are easy to track.

Screen writers to correct Bollywood's drift from reality

February 24, 2013 at 3:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The country's top scriptwriters will pitch to correct Bollywood's growing disconnect with ground realities during the third Indian Screenwriters Conference, to be held in Mumbai Feb 25-27.

Housewife chefs: Delivering home food in star hotels (Business Feature)

February 17, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Varanasi, Feb 17 (IANS) It's nearly lunch time and homemaker Sangya Pandey is busy in the kitchen. An everyday routine for millions of women in India - but there's a difference here. People awaiting food cooked by Pandey are not family or even friends, but guests at a five-star hotel.

'Special 26' sequel, franchise in offing?

February 16, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Akshay Kumar in the role of a fake CBI officer, carrying out mock-raids across the country in "Special 26", has gone down well with the audience. Now, the film's production company, Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, is keen to carry the heist tale forward into not only a sequel, but an ongoing franchise.

There's lot of appetite for good cinema: Manoj Bajpayee

February 16, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actor Manoj Bajpayee, whose latest film "Special 26" is getting a good response at the box office, says this proves there is a lot of appetite for good cinema and entertainment.

Vivek Oberoi's film faces theatre crunch

February 15, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) After a not-so-great response to "Kismet Love Paisa Dilli" (KLPD), actor Vivek Oberoi's romantic comedy "Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story" released Froday. The film's initial reports are largely encouraging. However, it is facing an unforeseen crisis - a shortage of movie theatres!

'Special 26' to be remade down South?

February 12, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey-directed "Special 26", which has garnered positive response, is likely to be remade down South.

Irani Cup: Advantage Rest of India despite Tendulkar's feat

February 8, 2013 at 7:07 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar's record-equalling 81st First Class century was not enough for Mumbai as Rest of India (RoI) bowled out the hosts, taking the significant first innings lead on the third day of the Irani Cup at the Wankhede Stadium here Friday.

'Special 26' entertaining and engaging caper-thriller (IANS Movie Review - Rating: ****)

February 8, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Film: "Special 26"; Writer-director: Neeraj Pandey; Cast: Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee, Anupam Kher, Jimmy Sheirgil, Rajesh Sharma, Kishore Kadam, Divya Dutta and Kajal Aggarwal; Rating: ****

Irani Cup scoreboard - Day Two

February 7, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) The scoreboard of the Irani Cup tie between Mumbai and the Rest of India at the Wankhede Stadium here Thursday.

Aamir Ali quits 'F.I.R'

February 7, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) After playing a rustic cop Bajrang Pandey for more than a year in long running comedy show "F.I.R", popular TV actor Aamir Ali has quit the series.

Akhilesh Yadav defends re-induction of tainted minister in his Cabinet

February 7, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Lucknow, Feb. 7 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday defended the re-induction of tainted minister Vinod Singh alias Pandit Singh into his Cabinet, saying that nothing has been found wrong against the minister.

It's Akshay Kumar versus Prabhudheva this Friday

February 6, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) After Kamal Haasan's bravura kathak in "Vishwaroop", it is time for some serious freestyle western dancing and a heist drama at the box office. "ABCD - AnyBody Can Dance" and "Special 26", releasing Friday, are mainstream entertainers, but those that bend the conventional rules of entertainment.

Double role getting hectic for Rati Pandey

February 5, 2013 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) TV actress Rati Pandey, who is seen in the double role of Zara and Indira in daily soap "Hitler Didi", says playing two roles has been a learning experience, but at the same time it is hectic too.

SC to examine provision on minors' age in juvenile act

February 4, 2013 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court will look into the constitutional validity of provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act under which a person is treated as a minor till he or she turns 18.

Instant social media outbursts new 'literature'?

February 4, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Agra, Feb 4 (IANS) Literature need not all be classic -- even spontaneous outpouring on social media sites count as literature, said panelists during a discussion at the three-day Taj Literary Festival here.

Death penalty for minor's rape, killing in nine-day trial

February 2, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Patna, Feb 2 (IANS) Within nine days of a crime, a Bihar court Saturday awarded the death penalty to a man who raped and murdered a three-year-old girl, a lawyer said.

'Race 2' does well in overseas markets

January 30, 2013 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) After minting money at the Indian box-office, director duo Abbas-Mustan's "Race 2" has got an overwhelming response in the overseas market too. The film has already collected $3.5 million.

Irani Trophy: Sehwag to lead Rest of India

January 29, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Virender Sehwag will lead the Rest of India squad against Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai in the Irani Cup match to be played Feb 6-10 at the Wankhede Stadium here.

Why Manoj pestered Neeraj Pandey to collaborate

January 29, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Actor Manoj Bajpayee reveals he became such a big fan of director Neeraj Pandey after watching his film "A Wednesday" that he kept pestering him to take him in one of his films.

Comedy should be recognised: Chunky Pandey

January 28, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Comedy is becoming a popular genre across Bollywood films and TV shows, but actor Chunky Pandey rues the fact that there are no major awards in the country which honour comedians and comic movies.

I've great respect for TV actors, technicians: Manoj Bajpayee

January 28, 2013 at 5:12 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Manoj Bajpayee, who will be seen promoting his forthcoming film "Special Chabbis" on TV show "Hum Ne Li Hai...Shapath", says he has huge respect for small screen actors and technicians. He admits that they work harder than people in the film world.

Initially, Akshay didn't understand 'Special Chabbis'

January 28, 2013 at 12:16 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Akshay Kumar says it took him almost four months to say yes to "Special Chabbis" because initially he did not understand the script, which carries an important message too.

Manoj Bajpayee back on TV

January 27, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Actor Manoj Bajpayee, who was quite active on the small screen before making it big in filmdom, will again be seen in a special episode of TV series "Hum Ne Li-Hai Shapath".

Mangal Pandey appointed Bihar BJP chief

January 18, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Patna, Jan 18 (IANS) Mangal Pandey was Friday appointed the chief of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bihar. Pandey, 44, replaced the 81-year-old C.P. Thakur, a former union minister.

'Being Human' branding won't be used in films: Salman

January 17, 2013 at 8:26 PM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Superstar Salman Khan doesn't want to mix his NGO Being Human with his commercial work and clarified that the costumes in his movies will not be containing the name of the brand.

Poonam Pandey to pile on pounds for new flick 'Nasha'

January 17, 2013 at 10:49 AM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Poonam Pandey, who has always maintained a size zero figure, has decided to shed this image soon and gain some extra weight for her Bollywood debut.

Akshay dedicates 'Special Chabbis' song to Twinkle

January 16, 2013 at 11:45 PM

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Actor-producer Akshay Kumar has added one more feather to his cap by singing a song in his next film "Special Chabbis" and says he wants to dedicate the song to his wife Twinkle Khanna.

Poonam got curvy for 'Nasha'

January 16, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Poonam Pandey, who gained 6 kgs for her role in her debut movie "Nasha", was sceptical about putting on extra pounds to acquire the curves for the role.

'Race 2' to release in over 50 countries

January 16, 2013 at 2:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Abbas-Mustan's action-thriller "Race 2" is set to release in more than 50 countries, including Morocco and Vietnam.

Wish I could have saved her, says gang-rape victim's friend

January 4, 2013 at 11:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Breaking his silence for the first time since the gang-rape, the victim's friend said he wished he could have saved the 23-year-old physiotherapist trainee on Dec 16.

Delhi shivers at 2.7 degrees Celsius

January 4, 2013 at 11:35 AM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Delhi woke up to a bone-chilling and foggy Friday as the minimum temperature dropped to 2.7 degrees Celsius, the season's lowest and four notches below average. The skies cleared up as the day advanced and the sun came out after several days.

Anirudh Dave seeks inspiration from Salman

January 1, 2013 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Anirudh Dave dons the garb of a police officer in his TV show "Housewife Hai...Sab Jaanti Hai" and the actor says he looks up to Salman Khan's Chulbul Pandey for reference.

Respect women, says Javed Akhtar (Movie Snippets)

December 23, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) The gang-rape of a 23-year-old in the capital has shocked the entire nation. Writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar feels such incidents can be avoided only when society starts respecting women.

Missing girl's family seeks president help

December 23, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Patna, Dec 23 (IANS) The family of a schoolgirl abducted Sep 18 from her home in Bihar sought Sunday President Pranab Mukharjee's help to trace her.

Samajwadi Party MP surrenders in Babri demolition case

December 22, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Lucknow, Dec 22 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Brij Bhushan Saran Singh and former Shiv Sena legislator Pawan Pandey, both accused in the Babri mosque demolition case, surrendered before the special CBI court here Saturday.

'Dabangg 2': Salman all the way, holes in plot but fun watch (IANS Hindi Film Review)

December 21, 2012 at 11:01 PM

Film: Dabangg 2; Starring Salman Khan, Salman Khan, Salman Khan, Salman Khan; Directed by Arbaaz Khan; Rating: ***

Dabangg 2 Movie Review: A must watch before the world Ends

December 21, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Dabangg 2 Movie Review: Dabanng 2 is larger then life film which a family, a couple, an individual can enjoy. Full of comedy and action this film is a must watch before the year Ends.

Film board for blurring national emblem in 'Dabangg 2'

December 19, 2012 at 11:25 PM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) Though the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) was largely happy with the content of "Dabangg 2" but apparently some members of the examining committee noticed an aberration in some sequences which if not corrected could have caused a national furore.

Poonam Pandey to don bikini for film song?

December 19, 2012 at 11:41 AM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) Bold beauty Poonam Pandey, who has been busy shooting for her debut Bollywood film "Nasha", hints she might feature in a bikini for a dance number in the movie.

Salman way ahead of his contemporaries: Arbaaz

December 18, 2012 at 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan describes his brother and actor Salman as the most bankable artist among the current lot.

'Dabangg 2' - double dose of action, comedy, Chulbul Pandey (IANS Preview)

December 18, 2012 at 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) After breaking box-office records with "Dabangg", actor Salman Khan is ready to entertain audiences in his popular avatar of Chulbul Pandey in "Dabangg 2", which releases this Friday.