Govind Pur

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

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

Trench cultivation back in Kashmir

May 11, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Srinagar, May 11 (ANI): Farmers in Kashmir are reaping it rich ever since they took up trench cultivation.

Take your mom out for luxury makeover this Mother's Day

May 7, 2013 at 2:08 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Ever thought of taking your mom out for a luxury make-over? Buy her a designer outfit created by the some of the known Indian brands especially for the Mother's Day, which falls on May 12.

Seven killed in Maharashtra shootout

April 12, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), April 12 (IANS) Seven people, including a policeman, were killed Friday in a shoot-out between police and alleged Maoist cadres in a village in Gadchiroli district, an official said.

Three arrested in Delhi for murder

April 8, 2013 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Three people were arrested for allegedly murdering two pick-pockets here Monday, police said. The assailants were believed to be angered over a slapping incident.

Maoist arrested in West Bengal

March 23, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) A Maoist guerrilla involved in several cases of violence including the killing of a CPI-M leader was arrested from West Bengal's Bankura district Saturday, police said.

GGSIPU declared revised results for MBBS, B.Ed and BJMC,Check results

March 12, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi has declared results for various faculties like MBBS, B.Ed. and BJMC

BJP central leaders to pick Karnataka party unit chief

March 9, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Bangalore, March 9 (IANS) The BJP central leaders will pick a new head for the party's Karnataka unit within a week as no consensus emerged at Saturday's discussions here to find a successor to K.S. Eshwarappa who quit the post Thursday, party sources said.

When Raj Kumar faced rejection for 'Kai Po Che'

March 2, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Mumbai, Mar 2 (IANS) Actor Raj Kumar Yadav, who has portrayed the character of Govind in "Kai Po Che", says he was earlier rejected for the same role.

Indian university to launch diabetic drug

February 13, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) SRM University here plans to launch its US patented herbal diabetic drug in about six months.

SRM University to commercialise patented diabetic drug

February 12, 2013 at 11:45 PM

Chennai, Feb 12 (IANS) SRM University plans to commercialise its US patented herbal diabetic drug in around six months time, said the private varsity's vice chancellor.

'Vishwaroop': one helluva entertainer, and no sentiments hurt (IANS Movie Review)

January 31, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Film: "Vishwaroop"; Actors: Kamal Haasan, Pooja Kumar, Rahul Bose, Andrea Jeremiah, Shekhar Kapur and Jaideep Ahlawat; Director: Kamal Haasan; Rating: ****

Dozen tents gutted in Kumbh Mela fire

January 25, 2013 at 8:24 PM

Allahabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Fire enveloped a dozen tents at the Kumbh Mela here Friday but officials said no one was injured as the tents were vacant at that time.

Fire breaks out at Kumbh Mela, dozen tents gutted

January 25, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Allahabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Fire broke out in two separate camps in different sectors at the Kumbh Mela area here gutting nearly a dozen tents, but the blaze was doused before it could get out of control, officials said, adding there were no casualties as the tents were vacant at the time.

'Akaash Vani' to clash with 'Race 2'

January 22, 2013 at 9:28 PM

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) Director Luv Ranjan's love story "Akaash Vani" starring two not-so-popular faces will clash with Abbas-Mustan directed mega budget multistarrer "Race 2" when it hits screens Jan 25.

Delhi Government orders probe into Sushruta trauma centre ICU deaths

December 5, 2012 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (ANI): The Government of Delhi has ordered a probe into the death of four ICU patients at the state-run Sushruta Trauma Centre on Tuesday due to the malfunctioning of an oxygen supply machine.

'Kai Po Che!' to hit screens in February 2013? (Movie Snippets)

November 22, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Mumbai, Nov 22 (IANS) The shooting of "Kai Po Che!", based on Chetan Bhagat's novel "The 3 Mistakes of My Life", will be complete within two days, says director Abhishek Kapoor.

NSG men left high and dry, says Kejriwal

November 22, 2012 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Activist?politician Arvind Kejriwal Thursday took up cudgels on behalf of NSG commandos, saying some of those who fought Pakistani terrorists in Mumbai were now without work and denied compensation.

Pain still alive in 26/11 hero's mind, but relieved

November 21, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Shimla, Nov 21 (IANS) Four years after he lost his soldiers in the Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks, the man who led the operations against the terrorists is pained and relieved after Ajmal Amir Kasab, the sole surviving gunman of the three?day siege, was executed Wednesday in a Pune jail.

Shopkeeper, son fired at by robbers

November 21, 2012 at 6:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) A 75?year?old shopkeeper was shot and injured by unidentified masked men in their attempt to rob him here, police said Wednesday. When his son tried to intervene, the robbers also opened fire at him.

PM condoles passing away of former union minister K.C. Pant

November 15, 2012 at 8:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 15 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has condoled the passing away of former Union Minister K.C. Pant.

Poland pays tribute to actress Smita Patil

November 10, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Warsaw, Nov 10 (IANS) Rich tributes were paid to the memory of late actress Smita Patil through a film festival in the Polish capital.

'Settai' targets family audience

October 26, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Chennai, Oct 26 (IANS) The maker of upcoming Tamil comedy "Settai", a remake of adult comedy "Delhi Belly", claims that it will be a youthful and family entertainer.

Kanda, Chaddha's custody extended, Chaddha seeks bail

October 12, 2012 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday extended till Oct 17 the judicial custody of former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda and his employee Aruna Chaddha, who are accused of abetting the suicide of former flight attendant Geetika Sharma.

Interim bail of Kanda's brother extended in dud cheque case

October 10, 2012 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) A Delhi court Wednesday extended till Oct 31 the interim bail of Govind Kanda, brother of former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda and an accused in the Geetika Sharma suicide, for ignoring warrants in a 14-year-old dud cheque matter.

SC issues notice on right to education act

October 8, 2012 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the central government on a petition seeking exemption for unaided educational institutions from earmarking 25 percent seats for students from the weaker sections of the society.

Oh My God Movie Review: Just don't have a Blind Faith

September 28, 2012 at 11:59 AM

Oh My God is not a complete comedy film. It is sarcasm on the society and its belief. The film will make you look into your soul. But if you are looking just for entertainment, this is not it.

Oh My God: Pre Review, Story and Release Date

September 27, 2012 at 4:14 PM

Here is the Pre Review, Story and Release Date of Oh My God.

IFFI will be technically superior this year: Organisers

September 24, 2012 at 2:51 PM

Panaji, Sep 24 (IANS) The 43rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is going to be technically superior to previous fare, an organiser of the festival said Monday.

'Thaandavam' passed with U-certificate

September 21, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Chennai, Sep 21 (IANS) Actor Vikram-starrer Tamil film "Thaandavam" has successfully passed the censor board test, and has been awarded a U-certificate.

Man beaten to death in Bihar for eloping

September 12, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Patna, Sep 12 (IANS) In an incident of honour killing in Bihar, a 35-year-old man was lynched in Araria district after a village kangaroo court found him guilty of eloping with a newly-married woman, police said Wednesday.

Never left Delhi behind: Parvin Dabas (Movie Snippets)

September 9, 2012 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Actor Parvin Dabas, who did his schooling and graduation from Delhi, may have shifted base to Mumbai but says he keeps visiting the capital quite often.

Rajasthan's textiles push with nine dedicated parks

September 2, 2012 at 11:53 AM

Jaipur, Sep 2 (IANS) The central government has approved nine textile parks worth Rs.1,500 crore in Rajasthan, and an additional grant of Rs.400 crore to promote this industry in the state, a senior official here said.

'Settai' trailer promises family comedy

September 1, 2012 at 6:01 PM

Chennai, Sep 1 (IANS) Come December, there will be a laugh riot in the Tamil cinema world! The trailer of much anticipated film R. Kannan's "Settai", a remake of 2011 Hindi-English urban comedy "Delhi Belly", was launched online Saturday.

Police get more time to probe why Kanda ignored warrant

August 31, 2012 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday granted 10 days to the police to probe why former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda and his brother Govind Kanda were ignoring the court's warrant in cheque bounce case.

More trouble for Kanda, could face charges in cheque bounce case

August 30, 2012 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Even as he is fighting off charges of involvement in the suicide of ex-employee Geetika Sharma, former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda could be booked as a proclaimed offender in a 14-year-old cheque bounce case.

Had Kanda sexually exploited Geetika?

August 18, 2012 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Delhi Police are planning to match the vaginal swab taken from Geetika Sharma, a former flight attendant who committed suicide, with the semen samples of arrested former Haryana minister Gopal Kanda who she blamed for her death.

Akshay Kumar Paresh Rawal starrer Oh My God Official Trailer Released

August 18, 2012 at 3:51 PM

Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal starrer Oh My God first look and Official trailer has been released.

Kanda arrested after surrender, to be taken to court

August 18, 2012 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, accused of abetting the suicide of former flight attendant Geetika Sharma, was arrested after surrendering early Saturday at a police station here and is likely to be presented before a court in north Delhi's Rohini later, police said.

Bhansali's 'Ram Leela' goes on floor in September (Movie Snippets)

August 17, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Ram Leela" is set to go on floors next month, says actor Abhimanyu Singh, but he refused to confirm his place in the cast of the movie.

Man shot at in west Delhi area

July 18, 2012 at 5:20 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) A 36-year-old man was fired on by three armed assailants here in the capital, police said Wednesday.

1956 Olympics: India's dominance continues

July 11, 2012 at 4:56 PM

The discerning reckon the hockey team to the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, led by centre-forward Balbir Singh, was one of the best ever to leave Indian shores. The squad was brimming with experience and youth besides tremendous firepower. It was hardly a surprise then that the team came away with another gold medal, the sixth in a row.

Teri Meri Kahani Movie Review

June 22, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Review of Teri Meri Kahani. "Teri Meri Kahani takes you to three different love stories in three different eras. It is a decent attempt to portray that love has no limit. Though the chemistry between the duo is great, but it might get dull after sometimes".

Seven child labourers rescued from Rajasthan milk plant

May 24, 2012 at 11:16 PM

Jaipur, May 24 (IANS) At least seven child labourers, all aged below 14 years, were rescued from a government-run milk production plant here Thursday, police said adding that plant authorities made several others to escape.

Fourth suicide at Delhi Metro premises in 6 days

May 8, 2012 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A 22-year-old youth committed suicide by jumping from an elevated Delhi Metro station here Tuesday, police said, in the fourth such incident on the network in six days.

Man jumps off Metro station, dies

May 8, 2012 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A 22-year-old youth committed suicide by jumping from an elevated Delhi Metro station here Tuesday, police said, in the fourth such incident on the network in six days.

Vice President presents DADA Saheb Phalke Award 2011 to Soumitra Chatterjee

May 3, 2012 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Thursday presented the DADA Saheb Phalke Award 2011 to renowned bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee.

Prime Minister dedicates Bhatinda refinery to nation

April 28, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Bhatinda, Apr 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Saturday dedicated the Guru Govind Singh Refinery at Bhatinda to the nation.

'Designers don't take undue advantage of weavers'

April 24, 2012 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Deepika Govind regularly works with weavers in the interiors of southern India. She begs to differ that leading designers like her, who sell their merchandise for lakhs of rupees, exploit local talent by paying low wages. In fact, weavers demand much more than usual from them, she says.

Gangsters take family hostage, shoot dead cop in UP

April 18, 2012 at 8:29 PM

Lucknow, April 18 (IANS) An inspector of the Uttar Pradesh Police was shot dead Wednesday in Mau district in a fierce gun battle between a Special Operations Group (SOG) team and two criminals.

Family taken hostage, inspector shot dead by gangsters in UP

April 18, 2012 at 7:25 PM

Lucknow, April 18 (IANS) An inspector of the Uttar Pradesh Police was shot dead Wednesday in Mau district in a fierce gun battle between a Special Operations Group (SOG) team and two criminals, police said.

'Shudra' a film on evils of the caste system (Lead, Superseding earlier story)

April 13, 2012 at 11:07 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Many filmmakers have moved away from masala movies and made movies on socially relevant issues. The latest to join the list is director Sanjiv Jaiswal with "Shudra: The Rising", on the ills of the caste system.

'Shudra' releases Saturday, highlights ills of caste system

April 13, 2012 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Many filmmakers have moved away from masala movies and made movies on socially relevant issues. The latest to join the list is director Sanjiv Jaiswal with "Shudra: The Rising", on the ills of the caste system.

Shahid in love with his character Javed

April 11, 2012 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Shahid Kapoor will be seen playing three different roles in Kunal Kohli's ready to release "Teri Meri Kahaani". The actor connects to his character Javed based in 1912 and says he is the man every woman would love to meet.

Former governor Govind Narain passes away

April 4, 2012 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Govind Narain, one of the last surviving Indian Civil Service (ICS) officers, who was the home secretary during the 1971 Bangladesh war, passed away Tuesday night at his residence here, family sources said. He was 94.

Budget session ends, ruling BJP leadership tussle resumes (Karnataka Newsletter)

April 1, 2012 at 11:41 AM

Bangalore, April 1 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved one more dubious distinction in its troubled rule in Karnataka. It barely managed a smooth end to the last budget session of its maiden rule in the state, facing trouble from its own members over the leadership issue.

Rawat loyalist Kunjwal elected new Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker

March 26, 2012 at 5:52 PM

Dehradun, Mar.26 (ANI): The Congress Government in Uttarakhand won its first trial of strength on Monday with Govind Singh Kunjwal, a close confidant of Union Minister of State Harish Rawat, being elected as speaker of the Uttarakhand assembly.

Uttarakhand CM Bahuguna to face acid test on Monday ahead of crucial trust vote

March 25, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Dehradun, Mar.25 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna will face a crucial test on Monday ahead of a trust vote in the state assembly when the election of Speaker will take place.

Pranab Mukherjee hopeful of seven percent plus growth rate by March end

February 1, 2012 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said he is hopeful that growth rate will be around seven per cent plus while the head on inflation would be between six and seven per cent by March end.

BJP chief Gadkari calls for social and economic prosperity on 63rd Republic Day

January 26, 2012 at 1:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari hoisted the tricolour on Thursday on the occasion of India's 63rd Republic Day, and called upon the nation's citizens to unite and work for the country's social and economic growth.

Specially abled persons celebrate Diwali in Bhubaneshwar

October 25, 2011 at 6:40 PM

Bhubaneshwar, Oct 25 (ANI): Several specially abled persons of all age groups celebrated Diwali here on Monday.

Movement reignited by Hazare a new page in Indian history: Sri Sri Ravishankar

August 22, 2011 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravishankar has said the movement reignited by social activist Anna Hazare is a new page in Indian history.

Malaysian-Indian devotees pay tribute to Sathya Sai Baba

April 25, 2011 at 12:44 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Apr 25 (ANI): Over 200 Malaysian-Indian followers of Sathya Sai Baba paid their tributes to him at the Sai Baba centre in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.

Bollywood pays respects to actor Navin Nischol

March 20, 2011 at 10:19 AM

Mumbai, Mar. 20 (ANI): The last rites of veteran Bollywood actor Navin Nischol, who passed away on Saturday while en route to Pune, were performed here on Saturday evening.

Nainital Zoo authorities take steps to protect animals from cold

January 19, 2011 at 7:26 PM

Nainital, Jan 19 (ANI): As the temperature dipped across the country, animals in the Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Zoo in Nainital are being given proteins and mineral in their diet by authorities to combat the cold.

Protestant appointed as President of Vatican's Science Academy-a first in 400 years

January 16, 2011 at 8:03 PM

Nevada (US), Jan 16 (ANI): A Protestant has been appointed as President of Vatican's Pontifical Academy of Sciences, which is reportedly a first time for this Academy launched in 1603.

Fruit flies shed light on parallels between cancer development, infection

January 4, 2011 at 1:10 PM

Washington, Jan 4 (ANI): A new study from The City College of New York has successfully drawn parallels between infection and the way blood cancer develops, specifically in fruit flies.

Debt ridden farmer commits suicide in Maharashtra

December 7, 2010 at 12:16 PM

Thane, Dec 7 (ANI): A farmer on Monday committed suicide due to bad crops and under the fear of non-payment of debt taken from the moneylender in Maharashtra's Thane District.

Debt ridden farmer commits suicide in Maharashtra

December 7, 2010 at 11:43 AM

Thane, Dec 7 (ANI): A farmer on Monday committed suicide due to bad crops and under the fear of non-payment of debt taken from the moneylender in Maharashtra's Thane District.

Debt ridden farmer commits suicide in Maharashtra

December 7, 2010 at 11:43 AM

Thane, Dec 7 (ANI): A farmer on Monday committed suicide due to bad crops and under the fear of non-payment of debt taken from the moneylender in Maharashtra's Thane District.

Five militants surrender in Assam

October 29, 2010 at 7:12 PM

Guwahati, Oct 29 (ANI): Five ultras from different militant outfits surrendered before police officials at the Assam Rifles headquarters here on Thursday.

Expert Committee calls for upgrading IFFI to International Standards

August 25, 2010 at 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug.25 (ANI): An expert committee comprising well-known personalities of film and entertainment world and officials on Wednesday presented its report to Ambika Soni with its recommendations suggesting upgrading International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to international standards.

Wall collapse in Dhanbad kills eight children, woman

August 25, 2010 at 12:52 PM

Dhanbad, Aug 25 (ANI): At least eight children and a woman have died as the wall of a residential school collapsed in Jharkhand's Dhanbad District.

Dr Manmohan Singh wants agricultural production to grow four percent annually

June 19, 2010 at 6:54 PM

Pantnagar (Uttarakhand), June 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Saturday asked the agriculture scientists to work to raise country's annual agricultural growth rate from two percent to four percent.

Prof. Govind Chandra Pande presented Padma Shri award

April 26, 2010 at 9:54 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): Professor Govind Chandra Pande was presented the Padma Shri award at his residence on Monday, following his absence at the Awards Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on March 31on account of personal reasons.

Suspected Maoist supporters beaten up in Jharkhand

March 18, 2010 at 1:30 PM

Jamshedpur, Mar 18 (ANI): Threatened by Maoists, villagers of Jharkhand's Dalma district beat up fellow villagers whom they suspected of supporting the rebels.

National Film Awards and IFFI expert committees constituted

December 10, 2009 at 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has constituted two expert committees for upgradation of the National Film Awards (NFA) and the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

Home Secretary leaving for Nepal on Nov.5 for bilateral talks

November 4, 2009 at 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (ANI): Union Home Secretary G.K.Pillai is leaving for Kathmandu on November 5 for Home Secretary level talks between India and Nepal.

Jaipur fire: Union Petroleum Ministry Committee begins probe

November 2, 2009 at 7:13 PM

Jaipur, Nov 2 (ANI): A probe into the Indian Oil depot fire in Jaipur that claimed 11 lives began on Monday with a committee set by Union Petroleum Ministry visiting the site to ascertain the cause of the fire.

Kylie Minogue takes India by storm

October 15, 2009 at 11:01 AM

Nevada (US), Oct 15 (ANI): India is already doing "Chiggy Wiggy" with Kylie Minogue, although the film "Blue" for which she delivered it is yet to be released on October 16.

Govind Godhan takes up the task of educating beggars in Ludhiana

October 6, 2009 at 4:24 PM

Ludhiana, Oct 5(ANI): Govind Godhan, a social organization in Punjab, has taken up the task of educating beggars and making them self-reliant.

Rare animals getting old in Nainital zoo

August 25, 2009 at 11:55 AM

Nainital, Aug 25 (ANI): Ageing of rare animals in the zoological park in Nainital becomes a cause of concern for the authorities.

Uttarakhand ministry expanded

July 1, 2009 at 4:29 PM

Dehradun, July 1 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Wednesday inducted eight new ministers, including four Cabinet ministers. This has taken the strength of the Uttarakhand Ministry to 12.

Lawmakers shirking legislative duties: Goa law panel chief

May 27, 2009 at 5:03 PM

Panaji, May 27 (IANS) Most legislative assemblies and parliament rarely have time for legislative duties, and instead lawmakers waste time by disrupting proceedings, former minister of state for law and chairman of the Goa law commission Ramakant Khalap said Wednesday.

Phishers start angling for Facebook, twitter

May 26, 2009 at 10:57 AM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Twitterers and users of Facebook, beware!

BJP journeys from protecting cows to supporting bullfights

April 21, 2009 at 1:33 PM

Panaji, April 21 (IANS) The Goa unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has supported the move to legalise bullfights in the state, moving far from its professed commitment to protect the 'gau mata' (mother cow).

Desperately seeking - posters, banners

April 12, 2009 at 5:43 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress in Madhya Pradesh are still waiting for posters and banners to arrive from New Delhi. Never mind that the Lok Sabha polls will kick off in the state April 22.

'Ek Se Bure Do' a terrible film (IANS Film Review)

April 11, 2009 at 7:56 PM

Film: 'Ek Se Bure Do'; Cast: Arshad Warsi, Rajpal Yadav, Natassha, Tusha; Director: Tarique Khan; Rating: *

PM condoles passing away of Puducherry Lt. Governor

April 6, 2009 at 3:59 PM

New Delhi, Apr 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has expressed grief over the demise of Puducherry Lt. Governor Govind Singh Gurjar.

Puducherry lieutenant governor dead

April 6, 2009 at 11:30 AM

Puducherry, April 6 (IANS) Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Govind Singh Gurjar died in New Delhi Monday following a brief illness, Chief Minister V. Vaidyalingam said.

Puducherry Lt. Governor dies of a heart attack

April 6, 2009 at 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Apr. 6 (ANI): Puducherry's Lieutenant Governor Govind Singh Gurjar died in New Delhi on Monday following a cardiac arrest.

Two civil service officials among Padma Vibhushan awardees

January 26, 2009 at 1:09 AM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Former governor Govind Narain and former top bureaucrat Chandrika Prasad Srivastava are among those chosen by the central government Monday for Padma Vibhushan, the country's second highest civilian award.

Row over PWD officials attending Congress party meeting in Goa

January 20, 2009 at 9:50 PM

Panaji, Jan 20 (IANS) The presence of nearly a dozen senior Public Works Department (PWD) officials at a meeting of the Congress party's grass-root workers held at the Congress House Monday, has kicked up a minor political storm in Goa.

'Bad Luck Govind' - more about pessimism than luck (IANS Film Review - Rating *)

January 10, 2009 at 2:48 PM

Film: 'Bad Luck Govind - Muqaddar Ka Bandar'; Director: Varun Khanna; Cast: Gaurav Kapur, Parmeet Sethi, Vrajesh Hirjee, Govind Namdeo, Zakir Hussain, Hrishitaa Bhatt and Archana Puran Singh (cameo); Rating: *

I auditioned for small role, but got the lead: Gaurav Kapoor

January 7, 2009 at 2:58 PM

Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Channel V's popular veejay Gaurav Kapoor will play the leading role for the first time in the comedy 'Badluck Govind' and says he got it by sheer luck.

Goa daily, tour operator apologise for controversial ad

January 1, 2009 at 8:23 PM

Panaji, Jan 1 (IANS) A local newspaper group and a multinational travel and tour operator issued a public apology following a controversial advertising campaign, which according to protestors showed Hindu deities in bad light.

After two films in US, Varun Khanna enters Bollywood

December 28, 2008 at 8:50 AM

Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Filmmaker Varun Khanna, who has made two little-known films in the US, is now ready to test Bollywood waters with a comedy titled 'Bad Luck Govind', which he says is inspired by a Buddhist chant.

Scripted the next Bollywood hit? Now wait for a contact

December 23, 2008 at 9:30 AM

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) 'I'm very busy now', 'Call me after three years' or 'Who are your references?' - these are some of the common replies that budding scriptwriters get from filmmakers when they attempt to gain an entry into Bollywood.

BJP raises pitch on terrorism at Jammu rallies

December 12, 2008 at 1:38 PM

Jammu, Dec 12 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seems to have changed its poll plank for the ongoing assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir from development and providing basic amenities to fighting terrorism after the attacks in Mumbai.

'Dhoom 2' being remade in Kannada

November 21, 2008 at 5:26 PM

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Yash Raj Films' super hit action thriller 'Dhoom 2' is being made in Kannada and Aryan Vaid will play Hrithik Roshan's part in the 'unofficial' remake.

Businessman found shot dead at Delhi home

October 26, 2008 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) A 42-year-old businessman was found shot dead in mysterious circumstances at his home in the Indian capital Sunday, but the police suspect it is a case of suicide.