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Everything you need to know about Bijapur Vijaya College: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Innovation council formed for healthcare ecosystem

May 28, 2013 at 10:13 AM

Bangalore, May 28 (IANS) The union health ministry has formed a national innovation council to build an ecosystem for healthcare products and services across the country.

It was fun galore for Rohit Shetty on 'Bol Bachchan' remake set

May 23, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Hyderabad, May 23 (IANS) Director Rohit Shetty, who recently visited the sets of "Garam Masala", a Telugu remake of Hindi movie "Bol Bachchan", had a ball.

Ram Pothineni spends birthday with family

May 15, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Chennai, May 15 (IANS) Telugu actor Ram Pothineni, who turned 25 Wednesday, decided to spend the day with his family members here.

Dalit activists join DU teachers against four-year course

May 10, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Dalit activists Friday joined Delhi University (DU) teachers in protesting against the four-year undergraduate course, saying it will discourage students from economically and socially marginalised sections.

Mothers all the way for special children (May 12 is Mother's Day)

May 10, 2013 at 1:58 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Vijaya Chaing never thought her daughter, now in her 30s, would ever be able to converse normally with a guest or be able to conduct her day-to- day routine activities without help.

Infosys' Murthy is early bird at polling booth

May 5, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Bangalore, May 5 (IANS) Infosys co-founder and emeritus chairman N.R. Narayana Murthy waited half an hour to cast his vote Sunday morning, as polling booth staff were still setting up the electronic voting machines when he arrived.

CRPF contingent escapes Maoist ambush in Chhattisgarh

April 24, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Raipur, April 24 (IANS) Troopers of the para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) had a narrow escape Wednesday in a jungle pocket of Chhattisgarh's insurgency-riddled Bijapur district as Maoists ambushed a search party, police said.

Light drinking in pregnancy not linked to development problems in childhood

April 17, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, April 17 (ANI): A new study has suggested that light drinking during pregnancy is not linked to adverse behavioural or cognitive outcomes in childhood.

Tamil Nadu ushers in Vijaya year

April 14, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu ushered in Vijaya, the Tamil New Year, Sunday with traditional fervour with people visiting temples in the morning.

Two troopers injured in Chhattisgarh Maoist attack

April 13, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Raipur, April 13 (IANS) Two troopers of the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured in a gunfight with Maoist militants in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district Saturday, police said.

Ajith Kumar's new Tamil film goes on floors

April 5, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Chennai, April 5 (IANS) Tamil actor Ajith Kumar Friday began shooting for his yet-to-be-titled Tamil film, which was initially scheduled to go on the floors April 2.

Twirled moustache for Venkatesh in 'Bol Bachchan' remake

March 28, 2013 at 2:02 PM

Chennai, March 28 (IANS) Venkatesh sported a twirled moustache while playing a revenge-seeking cop in Telugu action-drama "Gharshana" and will repeat the look in the Telugu remake of Hindi blockbuster "Bol Bachchan".

Toll in cylinder blast rises to eight

March 26, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Hyderabad, March 26 (IANS) The death toll in the March 22 cylinder blast at Vikarabad town in Andhra Pradesh Tuesday rose to eight with a woman succumbing to burn injuries, police said.

Navneet Kaur Dhillon crowned 50th Femina Miss India 2013

March 25, 2013 at 12:42 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Navneet Kaur Dhillon was Sunday night crowned Femina Miss India 2013 in a star studded grand finale of the 50th edition of the beauty pageant.

Masses love item numbers: Yana Gupta

March 17, 2013 at 4:38 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Though item songs are on a constant rise in Bollywood despite being under the scanner, Czechoslovakian born Yana Gupta, who sizzled on the big screen in the song "Babuji zaraa dheere chalo", finds nothing wrong with them as "masses love it".

'Kanaa Paadam' set to hit box office (Malayalam Movie Snippets)

March 16, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 16 (IANS) Debutant director Ameen Jowhar's "Kanaa Paadam", is set to soon hit the screens.

Ajith's next outing to start in April

March 14, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Chennai, March 14 (IANS) As Tamil actor Ajith Kumar's most anticipated upcoming Tamil thriller "Valai" is nearing completion, he is set to begin working on his next untitled Tamil project from April.

Harvard in new scandal over secret e-mail search

March 12, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Cambridge (Massachusetts), March 12 (IANS) The Ivy League Harvard College apologised as it was embroiled in a fresh controversy over how it tried to find who leaked information about a cheating scandal to the media last year.

Tagore-Ocampo memorabilia reveals enigmatic relationship

March 3, 2013 at 3:47 PM

Kolkata, March 3 (IANS) A pair of sunglasses, a book of poems, old gramophone records: These and other items brought back to Santiniketan from Argentina take one to the early 20th century and the enigmatic relationship between Argentine writer and feminist Victoria Ocampo and Noble laureate Rabindranath Tagore.

Tagore-Ocampo memorabilia reveals enigmatic relationship

March 3, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Kolkata, March 3 (IANS) A pair of sunglasses, a book of poems, old gramophone records: These and other items brought back to Santiniketan from Argentina take one to the early 20th century and the enigmatic relationship between Argentine writer and feminist Victoria Ocampo and Noble laureate Rabindranath Tagore.

Persian paved way for secular, mass education in India: Historian

February 26, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 26 (IANS) Persian language for the first time paved the way for secular and mass education in India, said historian and scholar Ziauddin Ahmed Shakeeb.

Kingfisher's flying slots withdrawn, to go to other airlines

February 25, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The government Monday withdrew all international operations slots given to now defunct Kingfisher Airlines, and said they will be distributed among other airlines.

Childhood obesity promotes hyperactivity, impulsivity: Study

February 25, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Washington, Feb 25 (IANS) High-fat diets tend to promote inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity in childhood, known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other learning disabilities, says a new study.

Why Tulu language should be included in the 8th schedule of the Constitution?

February 21, 2013 at 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 21 (ANI): Tulu speaking people from all over the country and abroad are sending their representatives here to meet at the Delhi Kannada School to voice their demand for inclusion of their mother tongue in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

'Attahasa' - good for one-time watch! (Kannada Movie Review)

February 15, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Film: "Attahasa"; Actors: Kishore, Arjun Sarja, Ravi Kale, C.P.Yogeshwar, Lakshmi Rai, Suresh Oberoi and Vijayalakshmi; Producer-Director: A.M.R.Ramesh; Camera: Milton; Background Music: Sandeep Chowta; Editor: Anthony; Rating: **1/2

Kingfisher Airlines scrip crashes as bankers mull loan recall

February 13, 2013 at 5:45 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines' scrip tanked 4.94 percent in Wednesday's trade as bankers talked about a recall of nearly Rs.7,000 crore of loans to the passenger carrier.

Bush's self-portraits perplexes art world

February 9, 2013 at 3:31 PM

New York, Feb 9 (ANI): George W. Bush's self-portraits published by The Smoking Gun on Thursday night were met with confusion rather than cheers.

Andhra governor approves information commissioners

February 6, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 6 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh governor Wednesday gave his approval to the appointment of four information commissioners after the state government sent back the file rejected by him earlier following a row over appointment of people with political background.

Kingfisher's third quarter loss at Rs.755 crore

February 5, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Mumbai/Bangalore, Feb 5 (IANS) Debt-ridden Kingfisher Airlines Tuesday reported a net loss of Rs.755 crore for the third quarter of the current fiscal.

Federation Cup Basketball: IAF make it to semis

February 1, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Bangalore, Feb 1 (IANS) Indian Air Force continued their fine run in the Federation Cup basketball tournament here by maintaining their unbeaten record as they defeated Central Excise 92-82 for their third win here Friday and booked their berth in the semi-finals from Group A.

HD screens and iPads: Goa assembly to go paperless

January 27, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Panaji, Jan 27 (IANS) When the Goa assembly convenes Monday, the reams of cyclostyled paper with questions and answers and other text, a common sight in every state legislature, will hardly be seen. High definition (HD) screens will take their place, functioning in the manner of a TV prompter.

Glam up your winter with reversible jackets

December 26, 2012 at 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Step up the style quotient this winter with designer Vijaya Lakshmi Dogra's new range of jackets that are not only reversible, but also light in weight.

Scans reveal why some people make sound choices

December 10, 2012 at 1:04 PM

London, Dec 10 (IANS) Researchers, after analyzing brain scans, have figured out why some people have better insight into their choices than others.

Tortured Kargil martyr's parents want justice for war crime

November 28, 2012 at 3:51 PM

Palampur (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 28 (IANS) "A soldier wants to die taking the bullet in his chest and not being barbarically tortured for days," says Vijaya Kalia, mother of the 1999 Kargil conflict martyr Capt. Saurabh Kalia.

Don't judge film by title: Telugu director

November 28, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Chennai, Nov 28 (IANS) Telugu director T. Prabhakar feels it isn't right to judge films by their titles as they are most often either named to attract audience attention or have at best a vague connection with the story.

Teens involved in arts likelier to be depressed

November 21, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Washington, November 21 (ANI): Teens who participate in after-school arts activities such as music, drama and painting are more likely to battle depression than students who are not involved in these programs, according to new research.

Why it's better to be 'Plain Jane' than prettiest girl in class

November 17, 2012 at 2:42 PM

London, November 17 (ANI): Being unpopular at school could make you happier, according to an academic.

Maoists kill cop in Chhattisgarh

November 7, 2012 at 9:00 PM

Raipur, Nov 7 (IANS) Maoist guerrillas killed an assistant sub-inspector of police in Chhattisgarh Wednesday, a day after he was abducted from a forested area, police said.

Maoists kidnap, rape two minor tribal girls

November 5, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), Nov.5 (ANI): In a brutal act, the Maoists raped two minor tribal girls in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. Police rescued both the victims, while they were out on patrol in the area.

Yerran Naidu: fighter and mass leader (Obituary)

November 2, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 2 (IANS) Born in a farmer's family in a remote village, Kinjarapu Yerran Naidu went on to emerge as one of Andhra Pradesh's tallest politicians. The 55-year-old, who died in a road accident in his native Srikakulam district early Friday, was the Telugu Desam Party's (TDP) most familiar face in the national arena.

A touch of royalty awaits voters in poll-bound Himachal Pradesh

October 30, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Oct. 30 (ANI): Members of the erstwhile royal families in Himachal Pradesh are gearing up for the November 4 state assembly polls by attempting to use their 'royal' status to garner votes.

'Golmaal' drags, lacks fun element (Kannada Movie Review)

October 28, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Film: "Golmaal"; Cast: Vijaya Raghavendra, Shubha Poonja, Rangayana Raghu, Om Prakash Rao, Petrol Prasanna, Sanketh Kashi and others; Writer-Director: Pramod Chakravarthy; Producer: Anaji Nagaraj; Camera: R. Giri; Music Director: Radhey Krishna; Rating: *

Shivaji goes unprepared for 'Welcome'

October 25, 2012 at 10:39 PM

Chennai, Oct 25 (IANS) Telugu actor Shivaji, known for several successful comedies, believes in doing his homework before working on a film, but didn't do any such thing for his upcoming rom-com "Welcome".

RSS cadres violate prohibitory orders in Aligarh

October 25, 2012 at 9:35 AM

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), Oct. 25 (ANI): In a boisterous display of power, cadres of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) openly fired rounds in the air on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi, and violated Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) imposed in the district.

People across India celebrate last day of Durga Puja festival

October 24, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Kolkata/Siliguri/Patna/Newc Delhi, Oct.24 (ANI): People across India celebrated the last day of Durga Puja, the festival dedicated to the Hindu goddess of power, Durga on Wednesday.

Durga Puja ends in Bengal with idol immersion

October 24, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Kolkata, Oct 24 (IANS) Teary eyed devotees bade an emotional farewell as idols of goddess Durga and other Gods were immersed in ponds, lakes and rivers of West Bengal on Vijaya Dashami Wednesday.

President, PM greet nation on Dussehra

October 23, 2012 at 6:48 PM

President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Dussehra, saying the festival reinforces the eternal message of triumph of good over evil...............

President, PM greet nation on Dussehra

October 23, 2012 at 5:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Dussehra, saying the festival reinforces the eternal message of triumph of good over evil.

Naxalite held in Chhattisgarh

October 22, 2012 at 7:51 PM

Raipur, Oct.22 (ANI): A Naxalite allegedly involved in a dacoity was arrested from forest area in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, police said on Monday.

Shivaji's 'Welcome' has 18 comedians

October 20, 2012 at 2:22 PM

Chennai, Oct 20 (IANS) As many as 18 comedians have been roped in to be a part of Shivaji-starrer Telugu romantic-comedy "Welcome", releasing this Diwali.

Woman Naxalite arrested in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli District

October 20, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Nagpur, Oct.20 (ANI): Police in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli District have arrested a young woman Naxalite during a swift security operation on Friday.

Four Chhattisgarh cops injured in Maoist ambush

October 15, 2012 at 4:52 PM

Raipur, Oct 15 (IANS) A police squad had a narrow escape after Maoist guerrillas ambushed it with a landmine blast and engaged it in a gun battle on the Bijapur-Gidam Road in Dantewada in southern Chhattisgarh, officials said.

We've been replaced by computers: Poster designer Eswar

October 14, 2012 at 10:12 AM

Chennai, Oct 14 (IANS) He has designed posters of around 2,500 films in a career spanning three decades. But now, India's renowned publicity and movie poster designer Eswara Rao aka Eswar feels he is among the many artists who are on the verge of extinction as their expertise has been replaced by computers.

Andhra official shifted after Rs.55 crore fraud in minority corporation

October 12, 2012 at 8:36 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 12 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh government Friday shifted AP State Minority Finance Corporation's managing director Mohammed Ilyas Rizvi, a day after the arrest of four people in Rs.55 crore fraud.

Four dreaded Maoists nabbed

October 9, 2012 at 10:20 PM

Raipur, Oct 9 (IANS) Bijapur police Tuesday arrested four hardcore Maoist ultras involved in half-a-dozen cases of heinous crimes, police officials said.

'Snehitharu' engaging mass entertainer (Kannada Movie Review)

October 7, 2012 at 6:13 PM

Film: "Snehitharu"; Cast: Vijaya Raghvendra, Pranitha, Tharun Chandra, Ravishankar Gowda, Srujan Lokesh, Shobharaj, Darshan and Nikitha; Producer: Soundarya Jagadish; Writer-Director: Ram Narayan; Music Director: Hari Krishna; Camera: M.R. Seenu; Rating: *** 1/2

Maoists fire dud 'rocket' in Chhattisgarh

October 2, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Raipur, Oct 2 (IANS) Maoist guerrillas fired a rocket-like object at a police station in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh Tuesday but it failed to explode, police said.

Gurmeet Choudhary wins 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5'

September 30, 2012 at 11:14 PM

Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Television actor Gurmeet Choudhary and his choreographer Shampa Sonthalia Sunday won the fifth season of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa". He defeated Rashmi Desai and Rithvik Dhanjani and took home the winners trophy and a cash prize of Rs.40 lakh.

After winning 'Jhalak...', Gurmeet eyes Bollywood

September 30, 2012 at 10:34 PM

Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Television actor Gurmeet Choudhary, who has won the "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5", is overjoyed and overwhelmed and says that his next destination is Bollywood.

Gurmeet Choudhary wins 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5'

September 30, 2012 at 10:18 PM

Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Television actor Gurmeet Choudhary and his choreographer Shampa Sunday won the fifth season of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa". He defeated Rashmi Desai and Rithvik Dhanjani and took home the winners trophy and a cash prize of Rs.40 lakh.

Who will win 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5'?

September 29, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Rashmi Desai Sandhu, Gurmeet Chowdhary or Rithvik Dhanjani? The competition in dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5" is at its peak with the top three finalists sweating it out to win the trophy at the grand finale Sunday night.

Emaar MGF executive gets bail in township case

September 24, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 24 (IANS) A special court here Monday granted conditional bail to G. Vijaya Raghava, the finance head (south) of Emaar MGF, in the Emaar-APIIC township case.

Police destroy Maoists' arms factories in Bastar

September 20, 2012 at 10:59 PM

Raipur, Sep 20 (IANS) Police and para-military troopers raided a Maoists hideout Thursday in Chhattisgarh's restive Bastar region and destroyed three arms factories, a senior officer said.

Cambridge loses No.1 spot to MIT

September 11, 2012 at 7:38 PM

London, Sep 11 (IANS) Cambridge has slipped from the number one spot in the prestigious world ranking of universities after being overtaken by America's Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Scientists working on safe male contraceptive

September 6, 2012 at 5:27 PM

Washington, Sept 6 (IANS) The day may be not be far-off when males can take birth control pills without fearing side-effects. Even though the concept has exercised scientists for decades, none has been successfully created despite a strong demand.

Coming soon! Birth control pill for guys

September 6, 2012 at 9:51 AM

London, September 6 (ANI): It is not too far when men can take their own birth control pill with no side effects, suggest a study done by a group of scientists.

Pretend play 'not as crucial to child's development' as believed

September 2, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Washington, September 2 (ANI): Based on a number of key studies over four decades, pretend play is widely considered by psychologists - and teachers and parents - to be a vital contributor to the healthy development of children's intellect.

40-kg explosive device defused in Chhattisgarh

September 1, 2012 at 3:45 PM

Raipur, Sep 1 (IANS) Security forces foiled a bid by Maoist ultras to trigger a massive blast in Bijapur district by defusing a powerful explosive device buried beneath the road surface, police said Saturday.

Andhra Maoists sneak into Chhattisgarh?

August 29, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Raipur, Aug 29 (IANS) A large number of technical and explosive experts among the Maoists in Andhra Pradesh have entered Chhattisgarh with a view to attacking security forces, police sources said.

Two CRPF troopers killed in Chhattisgarh blast

August 7, 2012 at 12:01 PM

Raipur, Aug 7 (IANS) Two CRPF troopers were killed after Maoist guerrillas blew up their vehicle in Chhattisgarh Tuesday, police said.

Maoist threat resulting in mass exodus from Chhattisgarh

August 3, 2012 at 5:31 PM

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), Aug 3 (ANI): The constant fear of Maoists is forcing local residents to migrate out of Chhattisgarh.

Supreme Court rejects plea for probe against Naidu

July 23, 2012 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday dismissed a plea that sought a CBI probe against Telugu Desam Party chief N. Chandrababu Naidu for allegedly benefiting several companies during his tenure as the Andhra Pradesh chief minister from 1996 to 2004.

Supreme Court rejects plea for probe against Naidu

July 23, 2012 at 2:03 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday dismissed a plea that sought a CBI probe against Telugu Desam chief N. Chandrababu Naidu for allegedly benefiting a number of large companies during his tenure as the Andhra Pradesh chief minister.

Fat levels in blood may lead to Alzheimer's

July 19, 2012 at 7:04 PM

Washington, July 19 (IANS) Higher levels of a certain fat in the blood called ceramides may elevate a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a US study says.

Isha may win 'Jhalak...': Archana Vijaya

July 15, 2012 at 12:16 PM

Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Archana Vijaya, who has been voted out of the "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5", says that Isha Sharvani may win this season of the dance reality show.

Archana eliminated from 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5'

July 14, 2012 at 10:00 PM

Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Popular anchor Archana Vijaya became the latest contestant to be eliminated from dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5" Saturday night.

Chhattisgarh killing issue rocks assembly

July 12, 2012 at 10:56 PM

Raipur, July 12 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh assembly witnessed uproarious scenes on the opening day of the monsoon session Thursday as the Congress and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party traded charges over the Sarkeguda killings late last month.

Asian Development Bank provides 67.6 million dollar loan to Bihar agribusiness

July 10, 2012 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India have signed a 67.6 million dollar loan that will help improve physical and institutional links to support agriculture in the state of Bihar.

Government is ready for any probe in Korsaguda gunfight: Raman Singh

July 6, 2012 at 5:21 PM

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has said that his government is ready to any probe for the Korsaguda gunfight,

Chhattisgarh Govt. orders judicial probe into Bijapur CRPF encounter

July 6, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Raipur, July 6 (ANI): The Chhattisgarh Government has ordered a judicial probe into last week's Bijapur encounter in which over 20 Maoists were killed.

Congress to raise Chhattisgarh killings in assembly session

July 5, 2012 at 6:16 PM

Raipur, July 5 (IANS) Undeterred by union Home Minister P. Chidambaram's cold response to its initial findings in the alleged staged Korasuguda gunfight, the Congress's Chhattisgarh unit Thursday indicated it would raise the 17 tribals' killing in the monsoon session of the assembly beginning July 12.

Talat Aziz out of 'Jhalak Dikkhla Jaaa'

June 30, 2012 at 10:12 PM

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Ghazal singer Talat Aziz was the first celebrity contestant to be eliminated from the fifth season of dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa".

Swami Agnivesh calls for judicial probe in Maoist encounter

June 29, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi/ Hyderabad/ Chennai, June 29 (ANI): Social activist and Maoist sympathiser Swami Agnivesh has called for a judicial probe into gunbattles between security forces and rebels in Chhattisgarh, after the latest exchange of fire.

20 Naxals killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

June 29, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Raipur, June 29 (ANI): At least 20 Naxals, including a woman, were killed in a fierce overnight encounter in the dense forests of Dantewada in Chhattisgarh.

Forced weight loss for Ravi Kishan

June 29, 2012 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Actor Ravi Kishan is sweating it out literally. The Bhojpuri superstar has shed 4 kg ever since he entered the fifth season of dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa".

Security forces kill 17 Maoists in Chhattisgarh

June 29, 2012 at 4:02 PM

As much as 17 Maoist activists have been killed in three places of Chattisgharh after a clash held between the rebels and jawans of Central Reserve Police Force. The rebels had attacked on CRPF's van Thursday night......

Security forces kill 17 Maoists

June 29, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Raipur, June 29 (IANS) Security forces in Chhattisgarh Friday killed at least 17 Maoists and injured several others after being attacked by the rebels at three places, police said.

Home Ministry seeks detailed report on Bijapur firing

June 29, 2012 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (ANI): The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday said that a detailed report on the firing between the Maoists and the security forces that took place in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur District earlier last night has been sought from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and state government.

I've maintained myself well: Talat Aziz

June 25, 2012 at 3:07 PM

Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) It's unusual for a 55-year-old to groove on a dance floor, but Talat Aziz is ready for the challenge. The ghazal singer says he's fit enough to wear his dancing shoes for reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5" at his age.

IAS officer Subrahmanyam gets bail in Emaar case

June 18, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Hyderabad, June 18 (IANS) Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer L.V. Subrahmanyam Monday appeared in a special court in connection with the Emaar-APIIC township case.

KBC winner Sushil Kumar in 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5'

June 17, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Bihar-based Sushil Kumar, who created history by winning Rs.5 crore in the fifth season of "Kaun Banega Crorepati", is set to put his dancing skills on test as he has been roped in to participate in "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5".

Star-studded 'Jhalak...' opener promises dance, drama galore

June 17, 2012 at 1:22 AM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) From dancing expert Isha Sharvani to star cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya to small screen 'bahus' Pratyusha Banerjee and Giaa Manek - rocked the dance floor Saturday along with eight other contestants at the opening of the season five of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa", which will see a child artist participating for the first time.

Now, signal-boosting umbrella to charge your cellphone

June 14, 2012 at 1:35 PM

London, June 14 (ANI): Vodafone has created an umbrella that boosts your signal, charges your handset and can even keep you dry during the traditionally aqueous British summer.

Source of happiness may lie in your gut

June 13, 2012 at 4:15 PM

Dublin, June 13 (IANS) Brain levels of serotonin, the 'happiness hormone' linked to normal functioning of adult brain, are regulated by the amount of bugs in your gut during early life, says a new study.

New anti-cancer vaccine developed and tested

June 9, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Washington, June 9 (ANI): Researchers have developed and tested a synthetic vaccine in mice and found it to be effective in killing human papillomavirus-derived cancer, a virus linked to cervical cancers among others.

Dance about energy, passion: Karan Johar

June 8, 2012 at 2:08 PM

Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Filmmaker Karan Johar, who will be one of the judges in the fifth season of the dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa", says although he is not a dancer, his experience behind the screen has made him understand what dance is all about.

Chhattisgarh cop killed in bomb blast

May 22, 2012 at 10:17 PM

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), May 22 (IANS) A jawan of the Chhattisgarh Police was killed while his colleague sustained serious injury Tuesday when they stepped on a pressure bomb planted by outlawed Maoists, police said.

Teen girls face 'sexting' threat from peers

May 17, 2012 at 1:38 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): Teenage girls are coming under increasing pressure to text and email sexually explicit pictures of themselves, a new report has suggested.

Bollywood and IPL: Industry rides on India's twin passions

May 17, 2012 at 1:22 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) For all those who say Bollywood is scared of big ticket releases during the Indian Premier League (IPL), it's time for a rethink. Undeterred by the enthusiasm for the cricket extravaganza this season, Bollywood released big-budget projects like "Housefull 2" and "Ishaqzaade".

'Cardboard' Tim Tebow attends high school prom

May 4, 2012 at 5:58 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): A high school student took a cardboard cutout version of Tim Tebow for prom, when the rugby star failed to respond to her invite on Twitter.