I.t.b.p. Bhanu

Everything you need to know about I.t.b.p. Bhanu: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about I.t.b.p. Bhanu: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Export more to quality-seeking nations: Tea Board

May 30, 2013 at 10:57 PM

Kolkata, May 30 (IANS) Indian tea exporters would get greater value realisation if they concentrate on exporting to those countries which prefer high quality tea, the Tea Board said Thursday.

Unidentified assailants attack office of Tripura daily, kill three

May 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Agartala, May 20 (ANI): Unidentified assailants attacked the office of a Tripura-based newspaper over the weekend, and killed three employees including the manager.

Tripura strike Tuesday to protest murders

May 20, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Agartala, May 20 (IANS) Opposition parties have called a 12-hour shut-down in Tripura Tuesday to protest the killing of three newspaper employees who were murdered at their office here, a Congress leader said.

Mozambique seeks India's expertise, investment in tea plantations

May 2, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) Mozambique Thursday sought India's expertise as well as investment to realise full potential of tea plantations in the southeast African country.

'Lessons In Forgetting' - stirs the hornet's nest (IANS Movie Review)

April 19, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Film: "Lessons In Forgetting"; Cast: Adil Hussain, Amey Wagh, Bhanu Prakash, Veena Sajnani, Uttara Baokar, Roshni Achreja, Maya Tideman, Raaghav Chanana, Karan Nair, Anuja Vaidya, Lakshmi Krishnamurthy, Parthiv Shah, Sukitha Aiyar; Director: Unni Vijayan; Rating: ***

Huma, Aamna share screen space in 'Ek Thhi Naayka'

April 3, 2013 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi will be seen with popular TV star Aamna Shariff in the TV show "Eh Thhi Naayka".

Aamna loves Lucknow, the city of Nawabs

April 1, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Actress Aamna Sharif seems to be in complete awe of Lucknow, the city of Nawabs.

Asha Bhosle walks ramp, gets standing ovation at LFW

March 23, 2013 at 12:18 PM

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Veteran singer Asha Bhosle, who ventured into acting with "Mai", even did the catwalk at designer Manish Malhotra's spectacular show, celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema, at the Lakme Fashion Week summer-resort 2013 here.

Manish Malhotra celebrates eras of Indian cinema at LFW

March 22, 2013 at 11:54 PM

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Ace designer Manish Malhotra Friday dedicated his line to 100 years of Indian cinema at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013.

Spotlight on South in Mahindra theatre festival

March 2, 2013 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The spotlight has turned on the South Indian stage at the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards with six of the 10 productions from the region this year.

Gauri Shinde, Bhanu Athaiya shine at Laadli awards

February 5, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Filmmaker Gauri Shinde received the Laadli Award for the best mainline Hindi film for her directorial debut "English Vinglish", while Oscar winning costume designer Bhanu Athaiya got honoured for her lifetime achievement.

Take pride in your own awards: Big B

January 25, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan believes that while Oscars may be the biggest film awards, Indians should take pride in their own awards.

Bhanu Athaiya to be honoured with 'Laadli' lifetime award

January 21, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Oscar-winning costume designer Bhanu Athaiya will receive the lifetime achievement honour at the Laadli National Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity, while filmmaker Gauri Shinde will be awarded for her debut movie "English Vinglish" at the event to be held here Feb 5.

'Ee Bhumi Aa Bhanu' suffers because of weak script (Kannada Movie Review)

January 13, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Film: "Ee Bhumi Aa Bhanu"; Cast - Ajith, Sharanya Mohan, Sangeetha, Sharan, Mithra, Suresh Heblikar and others: Director: K.C. Venugopal; Camera: P. Rajan; Music Director: S. Premkumar; Rating: **

Will original work from India ever shine at the Oscars?

January 11, 2013 at 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Oscar nominations for "Lincoln" and "Life Of Pi" have raised hopes of India again triumphing at the Academy Awards gala. Film historian S.M.M. Ausaja says their wins would be good for the country, while globally acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur feels it's high time original work from India is honoured at the Oscars.

Italian marines accused of killing Indian fishermen return to Kerala

January 4, 2013 at 10:23 AM

Kochi, Jan. 4 (ANI): The two Italian marines, facing murder charges in connection with the killing of two Indian fishermen in February last year, returned to India on Friday morning after spending some time with their families in Italy for the holiday season.

Italian marines to return to Kerala after celebrating Christmas with families

January 3, 2013 at 8:47 PM

Kochi, Jan. 3 (ANI): The two Italian marines, facing murder charges in connection with the killing of two Indian fishermen in February last year, are set to return after spending some time with their families in Italy for the holiday season, a lawyer of the Kerala High Court said on Thursday.

A spat that adds spice, but does not topple carts

November 11, 2012 at 4:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The interpretation of Salman Rushdie's "Satanic Verses" changed with the fatwa against the author, Man Booker Prize-winning writer Ben Okri had famously said in India earlier this year.

Sikkim - a year after

September 24, 2012 at 9:15 PM

Gangtok, Sept 24 (ANI): A year since the high-intensity quake devastated Sikkim, the situation is returning to normal.

Doctor shot at Noida, in critical condition

September 21, 2012 at 11:39 PM

Noida, Sep 21 (IANS) An elderly doctor, practising at home after retiring from his job with the railways, was shot by an unidentified assailant inside his house here Friday, police said. Heis battling for his life in a hospital here.

Mozambique seeks Indian investment to develop tea industry

September 4, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Kolkata, Sep 4 (IANS) Mozambique has sought Indian expertise and investment to develop its tea industry.

I did good films because of Ashok Mehta: Manisha

August 19, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Manisha Koirala treated late cinematographer Ashok Mehta as her mentor, guide and philosopher and says she did good films because he guided her.

Multi-shaded characters excite Aman Verma

July 17, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Actor Aman Verma, best known for his cameos in movies like "Baghban" and "Baabul", says that he opts for roles with many shades.

Tea delegation visits Taiwan to expand trade

July 4, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Kolkata, July 4 (IANS) A business delegation of Indian tea industry visited Taiwan last week and explored possibilities of expanding two-way trade.

Tea Board plans councils in north, south India for inspecting export consignments

July 2, 2012 at 11:34 PM

Kolkata, July 2 (IANS) The Tea Board of India Monday said it was planning to form one council each in north and south India under its aegis for inspecting export consignments and tea warehousing facilities for quality control.

Rs.44.70 crore sanctioned for acquisition and construction of buildings for police

May 31, 2012 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Thursday informed that sanctions amounting to Rs.44.70 crore were issued for the acquisition of land and construction of office/residential/other infrastructure buildings for the Central Armed Police Force.

Suri murder accused owns lands worth Rs.140 crore

May 4, 2012 at 9:10 PM

Hyderabad, May 4 (IANS) The prime accused in the murder of gangster Gangula Suryanarayana Reddy alias Suri owns lands worth over Rs.140 crore and was involved in many settlements including the one relating to Handri-Neeva irrigation project, police said Friday.

Tea Board earmarks Rs.300 crore for small growers

April 28, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Guwahati, April 28 (IANS) The Tea Board of India has earmarked Rs.300 crore for the development of the country's small tea growers in the current financial year, its chairman M.G.V.K. Bhanu said Saturday.

Gangster Suri murder accused Bhanu arrested

April 21, 2012 at 9:01 PM

Hyderabad, April 21 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Police Saturday arrested most wanted fugitive Bhanu Kiran alias Bhanu, the key accused in the murder of dreaded gangster Suryanarayana Reddy alias Maddelachervu Suri.

Gangster Suri murder accused Bhanu arrested

April 21, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Hyderabad, April 21 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Police Saturday arrested Bhanu Kiran alias Bhanu, the key accused in the murder of dreaded gangster Suryanarayana Reddy alias Maddelachervu Suri.

Athletes from northeast ready for London Olympics

April 21, 2012 at 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): After their success at the Commonwealth games, athletes from northeast are all geared up to participate in the London Olympics 2012.

Letter threatens to blow up Ramjanmabhoomi complex

April 17, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Lucknow, April 17 (IANS) Security in and around the Ramjanmabhoomi complex in Uttar Pradesh's temple town of Ayodhya was stepped up after a district judge received a letter threatening to blow up the area in the coming days, police said Tuesday.

Battered Bangalore baby dies, father faces murder charge

April 11, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Bangalore, April 11 (IANS) Afreen, the three-month-old Bangalore girl battered by her father who wanted a son, died Wednesday in a hospital here after battling for life for several days. Her father Umar Farook is being charged with murder, police said.

Battered by father, Bangalore baby dies

April 11, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Bangalore, April 11 (IANS) Afreen, the three-month-old Bangalore girl who was battered by her own father as he wanted a son, died Wednesday after battling for life for several days, hospital authorities here said.

Baby girl tortured by father, this time in Bangalore

April 9, 2012 at 7:05 PM

Bangalore/New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) She has a severe head injury, bite marks all over her body and is on life support in a Bangalore hospital. The shocking case of three-month-old Afreen - allegedly battered by her own father as he wanted a male child - came to light Monday.

North and East India continue to reel under cold wave

December 24, 2011 at 7:43 PM

Varanasi/New Delhi/Kolkata, Dec 24 (ANI): A cold wave and dense fog has thrown normal life in northern and eastern India out of gear as low visibility and dip in mercury brought transport to halt and forced residents to remain indoors.

North and East India continue to reel under cold wave

December 24, 2011 at 7:03 PM

Varanasi/New Delhi/Kolkata, Dec 24 (ANI): The cold wave and dense fog has thrown normal life in northern and eastern India out of gear as the low visibility and dip in mercury brought transport to halt and forced the residents to remain indoors.

Kochi SEZ ports exporting illegal red sandalwood to China

November 5, 2011 at 3:09 PM

Kochi, Nov 5 (ANI): The recent seizure of a container of red that was being moved from the SEZ port of Vallarpadom in Kochi has once again exposed the illegality of exporting this product to various parts of China.

Cardiovascular disease treatment improves sexual function in men with ED

September 13, 2011 at 12:50 PM

Washington, Sept 13 (ANI): A study has found that lifestyle modifications and pharmaceutical treatment of risk factors for cardiovascular disease are associated with improvement in sexual function among men with erectile dysfunction (ED).

Manmohan Singh must fix 'uncertainties' in Central Government: Analysts

January 19, 2011 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19(ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh must recharge his administration to tackle major issues like food security, power supply and infrastructure, as well as to push through reforms on land and governance, analysts have said.

Indian millionaire, Dubai Royal Family team up to save UK's iconic Pontin's from sinking

November 14, 2010 at 12:00 PM

London, Nov 14 (ANI): Indian millionaire Bhanu Choudhrie has reportedly teamed up with the Dubai Royal Family to buy Pontin's, the chain of holiday camps in UK which went into administration on Friday.

Major, two jawans injured in encounter in Poonch

July 16, 2010 at 11:15 AM

Jammu, July 16 (ANI): An Army major and two jawans were injured in a gunbattle with militants in Poonch district as the operation against the ultras entered its fourth day on Friday.

Telangana leaders insist on a separate State

April 10, 2010 at 7:16 PM

Hyderabad, April 10 (ANI): Cutting across party lines, various political leaders supporting the creation of separate state of Telangana out of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday voiced their demand here.

Boiler blast at glass factory kills one man in Firozabad

March 20, 2010 at 8:54 PM

Firozabad (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 20(ANI): One worker was killed when a boiler exploded at a glass factory in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad district on Saturday.

Indo Tibetan Border Police inducts first batch of women constables

January 29, 2010 at 7:47 PM

Bhanu (Haryana), Jan 29(ANI): The Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on Friday inducted the first ever women's formation in the presence of Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram at the ITBP training centre located at Bhanu, 25kilometres off Chandigarh in Haryana.

Thousands march to create awareness about climate change

December 12, 2009 at 8:31 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Thousands of enthusiasts held a mass rally on Saturday to urge the government to take bold measures to deal with climate change.

Madhu Koda hospitalised on court directive

December 9, 2009 at 6:18 PM

Ranchi, Dec 9 (ANI): Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda and his Kamalesh Singh, accused in the multi crore mine scam, were admitted to hospital here on Wednesday after courts direction for the same.

Former Jharkhand minister Kamlesh Singh sent to judicial custody

December 1, 2009 at 5:53 PM

Ranchi, Dec 1 (ANI): The Vigilance Commission here has sent Former Jharkhand Irrigation Minister Kamlesh Singh to 14 days judicial custody.

IT officials conduct nationwide raids on ex-Jharkhand CM Koda

October 31, 2009 at 11:26 AM

New Delhi, Oct. 31 (ANI): Income tax officials conducted nationwide raids on Saturday at various addresses linked with former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda and his associates.

Enforcement Directorate registers case against Madhu Koda

October 10, 2009 at 8:30 PM

Ranchi, Oct 10(ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) registered a case against former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda and eight others on Saturday for alleged money laundering, diversion of State funds and making huge illegal investments abroad.

7 MLAs of Jharkhand Assembly lose membership under anti-defection law

August 13, 2009 at 10:11 PM

Ranchi, Aug.13 (ANI): In a significant development, Jharkhand Assembly Speaker Alamgir Alam on Thursday cancelled the membership of seven MLAs under the anti-defection law.

It is impossible for Prabhakaran to flee now: Military

April 24, 2009 at 10:00 PM

Puthumathalan (Mullaitivu), April 24 (IANS) Sri Lanka's military strongly believes that Tamil Tigers leader Velupillai Prabhakaran is still holed up in a small coastal strip in the north and has said it is impossible for him to flee the country now.

Prabhakaran still in Sri Lanka, vows to fight on

April 24, 2009 at 12:15 PM

Kilinochchi, April 24 (IANS) Sri Lanka's feared Tamil Tigers leader Velupillai Prabhakaran is still holed up in a coastal strip in the north and has told his cadres that he will fight on, an army commander said Friday.

Angry voters lay precondition for candidates in Chhattisgarh

April 14, 2009 at 10:50 AM

Raipur, April 14 (IANS) 'Save our girl children from the clutches of traffickers, and then ask for votes', is what angry villagers of three Chhattisgarh constituencies are telling candidates when they come canvassing for votes.

420 Tigers killed, troops seize key Sri Lankan area

April 5, 2009 at 2:46 PM

Colombo, April 5 (IANS) Fighting the Tamil Tigers in their last bastion, Sri Lankan troops Sunday captured the Puthukkudiyiruppu area, killing over 420 guerrillas in three days of fighting, the military said.

Sit in protest for abducted engineer bore fruit

March 18, 2009 at 3:39 PM

Imphal, March 18 (ANI): People in different areas of Manipur have been voicing concern at frequent incidents of kidnapping, extortion and killings for a long time. All of them want that peace should be allowed to prevail.

Congress releases list of six for Chhattisgarh

March 9, 2009 at 10:19 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The Congress party Monday released a list of six candidates for Chhattisgarh for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, including four for reserved constituencies.

Holi of a different kind for cancer patients

March 9, 2009 at 6:45 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) It was a Holi of a different kind for 40 children suffering from cancer as they showered flowers on each other, danced to popular Bollywood Holi numbers and collected gifts before leaving for hospital for their treatment.

Police baton charge to control unruly protestors in Lucknow

February 25, 2009 at 9:12 PM

Lucknow, Feb 25 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police today resorted to baton charge to control the protestors of Bharatiya Janawadi Party, a regional political outfit after they had turned violent in Lucknow.

Delhi University students take out streets march for social change

February 24, 2009 at 9:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 24 (ANI): To bring social change, hundreds of students on Tuesday took out a street march to create public awareness bringing a feeling of social change among youngsters and draw government's attention towards important issues concerning the present day youth including student fraternity.

Singer of Slumdog's song "Jai Ho" lauds Rahman for score's success

February 24, 2009 at 1:41 PM

Mumbai, Feb 24 (ANI): Bollywood singer Sukhwinder Singh, who sang A R Rahman's Oscar-winning song 'Jai Ho', has lauded the legendry composer for his success.

I was excited and terrified, says Rahman

February 23, 2009 at 6:42 PM

Los Angeles/Chennai, Feb 23 (ANI): Noted music composer A. R. Rahman who created a sensation on Sunday by winning two Oscars for Best Original Song and Original Score for the movie 'Slumdog Millionaire', said he was both excited and terrified.

Rahman's remarkable achievement

February 23, 2009 at 1:01 AM

An obvious choice for Best Original Score and Best Original Song, Indian music composer Allah Rakkha Rahman created history at the 81st Academy Awards by bagging two awards

India, Thailand unite in the name of fashion

February 14, 2009 at 2:45 PM

Guwahati, Feb. 14 (ANI): An Indian cosmetologist and Thailand hair stylist got together to choreograph a magnificent fashion show in Guwahati on Friday.

'Slumdog Millionaire' is wonderful, I'm happy for Rahman: Bachchan

January 23, 2009 at 5:37 PM

Jaipur, Jan 23 (IANS) Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, who had stoked a controversy by slamming 'Slumdog Millionaire', Friday said the movie was 'wonderful' and expressed happiness that composer A.R. Rahman won three Oscar nominations for his score and songs in the movie.

I will quit Monday, says Soren after UPA ultimatum

January 11, 2009 at 9:09 PM

Ranchi, Jan 11 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren Sunday said he would resign Monday as his allies in the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) served an ultimatum in the wake of his defeat in an election he needed to win.

Another Uttar Pradesh engineer threatened over money

December 30, 2008 at 3:59 PM

Lucknow, Dec 30 (IANS) A government engineer in Uttar Pradesh has alleged that he was attacked by a contractor and his associates in Basti district and that they demanded money from him, police said Tuesday, less than a week after another government engineer was killed over the same issue in the state.

Striking Jharkhand doctors face disciplinary action

December 30, 2008 at 3:13 PM

Ranchi, Dec 30 (IANS) The Jharkhand government Tuesday asked junior doctors of a premier medical institute here to end their strike. Else, the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) would be invoked against them.

'Don't make tainted legislators Madhya Pradesh ministers'

December 16, 2008 at 5:16 PM

Bhopal, Dec 16 (IANS) A network of over 1,200 civil society groups has urged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Madhya Pradesh to deny ministerial berths to those legislators who have a criminal background.

Dowry charge against Jharkhand health minister

December 15, 2008 at 12:38 PM

Ranchi, Dec 15 (IANS) Jharkhand health minister Bhanu Pratap Sahi, who got married last week, has been accused by a woman he was engaged to last year of demanding dowry to marry her.

Hema Malini keen to learn Rabindra Sangeet

November 18, 2008 at 8:06 AM

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) After being a successful actress, danseuse and politician, Bollywood's dream girl Hema Malini now wants to learn Sanskrit and songs penned by Rabindranath Tagore, better known as Rabindra Sangeet.

Third consecutive blast rocks Lucknow

November 16, 2008 at 3:39 PM

Lucknow, Nov 16 (IANS) Lucknow woke up Sunday to yet another blast on the third consecutive day, causing panic and scare among the residents.

Six die of diarrhoea in Assam Tea garden

October 18, 2008 at 1:01 AM

A total of six people died and another 25 have been affected by diarrhoea in the hospitals of Golaghat and Dergaon while allegation of inappropriate health facilities has come into focus.

Lucknow found woefully wanting in disaster management

October 6, 2008 at 8:26 PM

Lucknow, Oct 1 (IANS) That Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow, which aspires to become a modern metropolis, is wanting in disaster management came to the fore after a flyover came crashing down Tuesday evening claiming seven lives and leaving several injured.

Jharkhand to declare Palamau region drought-hit

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ranchi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Jharkhand government will declare the Palamau region in the state drought-hit, and will seek a Rs.5 billion package from the central government, officials said here Wednesday.

Lucknow found woefully wanting in disaster management

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Lucknow, Oct 1 (IANS) That Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow, which aspires to become a modern metropolis, is wanting in disaster management came to the fore after a flyover came crashing down Tuesday evening claiming seven lives and leaving several injured.

Jharkhand to declare Palamau region drought-hit

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ranchi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Jharkhand government will declare the Palamau region in the state drought-hit, and will seek a Rs.5 billion package from the central government, officials said here Wednesday.

Shibu Soren Government wins trust vote in Jharkhand

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ranchi, Aug 29 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren today proved majority on the floor of the State Assembly, receiving 42 votes in favour and 34 against him.

Soren to prove majority today

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ranchi, Aug 29 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, who was sworn-in as the state chief minister for the second time, will prove majority on the floor of the State Assembly today.

Soren to prove majority tomorrow

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ranchi, Aug 28 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, who was sworn-in as the state chief minister for the second time last evening, will prove majority on the floor of the State Assembly tomorrow.

Guruji sworn in as CM of Jharkhand

August 27, 2008 at 12:00 AM

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Shibu Soren surpassing all the obstacles eventually sworn in as Jharkhand Chief Minister on Wednesday. Governor

Guruji to form govt in Jharkhand for second time

August 26, 2008 at 12:00 AM

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Head Shibu Soren aka 'Guruji' has been offered by the Governor Syed Sibtey Razi to form the government and prove

India ODI skipper Dhoni to appear in Ad-film for Jharkhand Govt.

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ranchi, Aug. 22 (ANI): One-day Indian cricket skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni may soon be seen highlighting the importance of Vitamin A and D in an Ad film produced by the Health Department of Jharkhand.

Devil quoting the scripture; says YS Reddy on Samalā??s allegation

September 18, 2007 at 1:01 AM

A three member committee was appointed by YS Rajsekhara Reddy, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh following the allegation by the retired Vigilance Commissioner RC Samal. The Chief Minister announced three member