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Everything you need to know about Khajuria Sriram Bo: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Varun Dhawan believes in doing one film at a time

May 20, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) His first film did well and he should have his plate full with new assignments, but Varun Dhawan begs to differ. He wants to stick to one film policy and for the time being he would also like to stay single.

Madhuri returns to Bollywood in Style with "Ghagra" item song opposite Ranbir

May 20, 2013 at 4:05 PM

'Dhak-Dhak Girl' of Bollywood has returned to the big screen after a gap of six years with a item song in an upcoming film "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" directed by Ayaan Mukherjee.

Ranbir impressed with Madhuri's sincerity, passion

May 15, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Ranbir Kapoor, who shook a leg with his childhood crush Madhuri Dixit in special song "Ghagra" in his forthcoming film "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani", praises the diva for being a thorough professional.

Mobile devices that can change shape on-demand to be unveiled today

April 29, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, April 29 (ANI): Researchers including one of an Indian origin have developed prototype mobile devices that can change shape on-demand, and will be unveiled today - Monday, the 29th of April.

Tennis: Misra hopes to bow out on winning note

March 31, 2013 at 10:10 PM

Bangalore, March 31 (IANS) Shiv Prakash Misra, in the eye of the storm not too long ago when India's top guns demanded his ouster as the non-playing captain, appeared confident that he would go out on a winning note when India take on Indonesia in the Asia-Oceania Group Davis Cup tie at the KSLTA stadium here on April 5-7.

No complacency in Davis Cup tie: Zeeshan

March 31, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Bangalore, March 31 (IANS) Though India would be starting out as overwhelming favourites to beat Indonesia in the Davis Cup tie next weekend at the KSLTA Stadium here, the home team's coach Zeeshan Ali asserted there was no room for complacency.

BJP protests outside J-K Assembly on NC's resolution over Liyaqat issue

March 26, 2013 at 1:30 PM

Jammu, Mar 26 (ANI): Legislators of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today protested outside Jammu and Kashmir State Assembly against the Omar Abdullah-led government and the National Conference for their stance on arrest of Liyaqat Ali Shah, who Delhi Police claim is a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist

BJP takes on Omar Govt., demands President's rule in J-K

March 23, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Srinagar, Mar 23 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators staged a protest outside the Jammu and Kashmir assembly here on Saturday demanding the dismissal of the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference Government.

BJP, Panthers walk out of Jammu and Kashmir assembly

March 15, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Jammu, March 15 (IANS) The members of Jammu-centric political parties Friday walked out of the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly, protesting the resolution of the Pakistan National Assembly condemning the execution of Afzal Guru.

'Johnny Gaddaar' is my Bible: Neil

March 5, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh describes his debut film "Johnny Gaddaar" as his Bible and says he has grown as an actor by studying the 2007 thriller.

Audience's verdict matters the most to me: Sunil Varma (With Image)

February 25, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Chennai, Feb 25 (IANS) It's not the critics' views or box office numbers that matter to Telugu actor Sunil Varma, he is more concerned about the audience's verdict.

Yuki, Somdev likely to return to Davis Cup squad

February 22, 2013 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) India's top singles player Somdev Devvarman and Yuki Bhambri are likely to return to the Davis Cup squad as the selectors meet here Saturday to pick the team for the tie against Indonesia in April.

Buying consumers' time for ad just got easier with new model

February 20, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Washington, Feb. 20 (ANI): Today's consumers switch between media forms so often, from TV to laptops to smart phones, that capturing their attention with advertising has gone, as one CEO explained, from shooting fish in a barrel to shooting minnows.

Over 12,000 people run together at cross city marathon in New Delhi

February 17, 2013 at 12:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): More than 12,000 people ran together for a cause at a cross city marathon organised here today to promote social and mental health.

I am very strict: Madhuri Dixit (Interview)

February 6, 2013 at 7:07 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) One of the best actresses in tinsel town, Madhuri Dixit is very strict when it comes to health issues and adds she is quite good at multi-tasking too.

AITA forms committee to look into concerns of rebel players

January 12, 2013 at 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA) will form a high-level committee to look into the issues raised by the rebel players who have made themselves unavailable for next month's Davis Cup tie against South Korea.

Rebel players disappointed with AITA

January 11, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Indian tennis players who have rebelled against the All India Tennis Association (AITA) Friday said they were disappointed with the national body for having selected an inexperienced team for the Davis Cup Group I tie against South Korea instead of engaging with them in a dialogue.

Films must be worth the money spent: Telugu director

January 3, 2013 at 11:27 AM

Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) Telugu director Vachaspati feels movies should be made with the objective of giving value to every penny spent by the audience.

TDP leader's son wanted for attempt to murder in Andhra

January 2, 2013 at 12:55 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 2 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Police Wednesday launched a manhunt for Paritala Sriram, son of a opposition Telugu Desam Party legislator, in a case relating to conspiracy to murder a Congress leader.

AATP Chennai Open: Tough openers for Somdev, Yuki

December 29, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Chennai, Dec 29 (IANS) The only two Indians in the singles main draw, Somdev Devvarman and Yuki Bhambri, both wildcards, face tough first opponents in the $430,000 ATP Chennai Open tennis tournament that commences here Monday.

Madhuri enjoys snorkeling (Movie Snippets)

December 29, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Madhuri Dixit is having a blast on a family holiday abroad. The actress experienced a "different world" when she went snorkeling.

Vardhan-Sanam get wildcards for Chennai Open

December 28, 2012 at 3:09 PM

Chennai, Dec 28 (IANS) India's talented tennis pair of Vishnu Vardhan and Sanam Singh has been given a wildcard for the doubles event of the Chennai Open starting Monday.

Rats, stray dogs cause havoc in Jammu

December 26, 2012 at 10:21 AM

Jammu, Dec 26 (IANS) Rats and stray dogs have made life miserable for people in parts of Jammu with the local municipality confessing that the rodent invasion is not only "causing nuisance" to citizens but even damaging the foundations of buildings in this city of six million people.

'Kadal' - Falls short to be called Rahman's best (Tamil Music Review)

December 19, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Film: "Kadal"; Music Director: A.R Rahman; Singers: A.R. Rahman, Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam, Abhay Jodhpurkar, Chinmayi, Haricharan Seshadri, Harini, Shakthisree Gopalan, Sid Sriram, Tanvi Shah and Vijay Yesudas; Lyricists: Vairamuthu, Madhan Karky and Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam; Rating: ***1/2

Government should intervene on Norway court verdict, says child rights activist

December 5, 2012 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec.5 (ANI): Child right activist Narava Prakasa Rao on Wednesday condemned the conviction of Indian couple accused of mistreating their child in Norway and said that the government should intervene to reduce the punishment as it could affect the child's future adversely.

Norway court sentences Indian couple in child abuse (Third Lead)

December 4, 2012 at 9:48 PM

Hyderabad/New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) A court in Norway sent to jail an Indian couple from Andhra Pradesh on charges of maltreatment of their child, shocking their family members, who termed the judgment one-sided. India said it was in touch with the couple through its embassy and will provide them with consular assistance.

Government criticizes Norway court decision, saying conviction will inflict mental agony on children

December 4, 2012 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec.4 (ANI): The government on Tuesday criticised the conviction of an Indian couple in Norway and said the verdict would cause serious mental agony to their children.

Indian couple jailed in Norway for child abuse, family shocked

December 4, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 4 (IANS) A court in Norway Tuesday sent to jail an Indian couple on charges of child abuse, shocking their family members, who termed the judgment one-sided.

Indian couple's conviction in Norway shocks family

December 4, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 4 (IANS) A court in Norway Tuesday sent to jail an Indian couple on charges of maltreatment of their child, shocking their family members, who termed the judgment one-sided.

Indian couple's conviction in Norway shocks family

December 4, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 4 (IANS) A court in Norway Tuesday sent to jail an Indian couple on charges of maltreatment of their child, shocking their family members here.

Norway court postpones sentencing Indian couple, family anxious (Lead, changing dateline)

December 3, 2012 at 10:28 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 3 (IANS) A court in Norway has postponed to Tuesday sentencing an Indian couple facing criminal charges of maltreatment of their child, heightening the anxiety among their family members here.

Oslo court verdict in Indian couple's case Tuesday

December 3, 2012 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The judgement in a case related to an Indian couple charged with repeated maltreatment of their child will be pronounced Tuesday in the Oslo District Court, Norway's official website reported Monday.

Mohit upsets Vijayant in ITF Davangere Open

December 3, 2012 at 6:12 PM

Davangere, Dec 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu tennis player Mohit Mayur Vijayprakash pulled off the first big upset of the ITF Davangere Open Men's Futures Championship when he knocked out fifth seed Vijayant Malik 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-2 in two hours and 29 minutes in the first round Monday.

Media barred from entering polling booth near Jammu

December 3, 2012 at 2:52 PM

Jammu, Dec 3 (IANS) Media persons were initially not allowed to enter a polling booth near here Monday while ballotting was on to fill four panchayat quota seats in the Jammu and Kashmir legislative council, journalists said.

Efforts on to seek release of Andhra couple in Norway

November 30, 2012 at 11:27 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 30 (IANS) Indian authorities are making efforts to seek release of a couple from Andhra Pradesh who has been arrested in Norway for chiding their son.

Indians get threatening text messages in Male

November 30, 2012 at 4:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 30 (ANI): The GMR versus Maldives government saga threatens to blow up into a major fracas. The Waheed government has given GMR 30 days to wind up its $500 million operations for the upgradation, modernization and management of the airport in the capital, Male.

Raghavan scripting next film, says it's a thriller

November 21, 2012 at 6:18 PM

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Sriram Raghavan says he is workign on the script of his next film and will most probably make an announcement by next week.

Infosys develops software for Japanese firms

November 19, 2012 at 5:39 PM

Bangalore, Nov 19 (IANS) IT bellwether Infosys has developed an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solution that enables its Japanese clients set up their IT infrastructure in India in eight weeks.

'Life of Pi' promo song about metaphorical journey of life

November 17, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Chennai, Nov 17 (IANS) Popular independent musician Shrikanth Sriram has composed a promo song in Hindi titled "Manzil" for upcoming English adventure?drama "Life of Pi". He says the song recounts the journey of life from an allegorical context.

'Tanu Weds Manu' remake better than original: Telugu producer

November 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Chennai, Nov 15 (IANS) Telugu producer N.V. Prasad feels his upcoming romantic comedy "Mr. Pelli Koduku", a Telugu remake of Bollywood hit "Tanu Weds Manu", will be superior than the original.

'Love Cycle' about boundless love

November 11, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Chennai, Nov 11 (IANS) Telugu director Tapan Kumar says his upcoming Telugu romantic-comedy "Love Cycle" will explore the depths of a relationship that has no limits.

Amritraj to clash with Myneni at Solaris ITF

November 2, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Pune, Nov 2 (IANS) Davis Cupper Saketh Myneni will clash with Prakash Amritraj for the singles title at the $15,000 Solaris ITF Men's Future Tennis Championships.

Mehbooba Mufti condemns security breach in J-K assembly (Update)

October 8, 2012 at 8:11 PM

Srinagar, Oct 8 (ANI): People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday condemned the pandemonium that erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly as three youth suddenly jumped in the well of the House and raised slogans demanding implementation of employment policy.

Neanderthals bred with modern humans outside Africa 37,000 years ago

October 5, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Washington, October 5 (ANI): Harvard and Max Planck Institute scientists have estimated the date when Neanderthals and modern Europeans last shared ancestors to explain why Neanderthals are most closely related to people outside Africa.

Pune to host National Aquatic Championship

September 27, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Pune, Sep 27 (IANS) The Swimming Federation of India (SFI) is organising the 66th Enerzal Senior National Aquatic Championship here between Oct 1-5 at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi.

Kashmir speaker disallows BJP's resolutions on panchayats

September 25, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Jammu, Sep 25 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir assembly speaker has rejected the BJP's proposed resolutions on implementing constitutional amendments providing greater powers to panchayats in the state, a party legislator said Tuesday.

Storing zettabytes of information on a few grams of DNA

August 23, 2012 at 12:24 PM

Chicago, Aug 23 (IANS) Archival storage of the world's ever-increasing volume of information is reaching a point where it will require a breakthrough technology to meet the enormous need.

Madhuri's 'Gulab Gang' goes on floors in October

August 9, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) The shooting of Madhuri Dixit's comeback film "Gulab Gang", the production debut of director Anubhav Sinha, will begin in October. Since the movie is all about women's power, the filmmaker hopes to wrap it up in time to release it on International Women's Day in 2013.

Deficit rain hits agriculture in Jammu region

July 31, 2012 at 2:59 PM

Jammu, July 31 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government has, in view of the deficit monsoon this year, asked farmers in Jammu region to sow alternate crops that need less water.

No clarifications, says Abhishek (Movie Snippets)

July 28, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) Bollywood's famed Bachchan family is under constant media scrutiny with rumours finding their way in print almost each day, but Abhishek Bachchan says its better to keep mum than issuing clarifications.

Saif and I complement each other: Dinesh Vijan

July 19, 2012 at 12:08 PM

Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) One likes love stories and the other action but both complement each other and would like to make films of all kinds, says Dinesh Vijan of his partnership with Saif Ali Khan and their banner Illuminati Films, which has produced two hits and one miss.

Organic basmati the new buzz among Jammu farmers

July 2, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Jammu, July 2 (IANS) With an eye on growing national and international demand, Jammu's agriculture department has begun cultivating organic basmati rice in the region.

Madhuri, Sushmita honoured for excellence

June 26, 2012 at 1:31 AM

Gurgaon, June 26 (IANS) Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit and former beauty queen and actress Sushmita Sen were honoured for individual excellence in the field of acting and entrepreneurship respectively here Monday night.

Infosys expands operations in Japan

June 25, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Bangalore, June 25 (IANS) Global software major Infosys Ltd expanded its operations in Japan by opening its second office at Nagoya to enhance its footprint in the Chubu manufacturing hub, the IT bellwether said Monday.

Bollywood has no dancing style of its own: Madhuri Dixit (Interview)(With images)

June 22, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) The Hindi film industry is devoid of a distinctive style of dance, says dancing queen Madhuri Dixit, who feels Bollywood has become a melting pot of all forms of the art.

ITF Tennis: Vishnu pockets title

June 16, 2012 at 10:50 PM

Bangalore, June 16 (IANS) Davis Cupper Vishnu Vardhan overcame top seed Ti Chen (Chinese Taipei) 6-2, 4-6, 6-1, in the rain-interrupted final of the $10,000 Toyota ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament here Saturday for his second consecutive title.

Karnataka court grants self-styled godman Nityananda bail

June 15, 2012 at 8:15 PM

Ramanagar (Karnataka), June 15 (ANI): Controversial self-styled godman Nityananda was granted bail by a district executive magistrate on Friday, a day after he was re-arrested on charges of disturbing the peace.

Chen stumbles into semis of ITF meet

June 14, 2012 at 6:08 PM

Bangalore, June 14 (IANS) Top seed Ti Chen (Chinese Taipei) survived a scare while overcoming un-seeded Ashwin Vijayragavan 7-6 (7), 6-3 in 102 minutes en route to the semi-finals of the $10,000 Toyota ITF Futures men's tennis tournament here Thursday.

Smooth sailing for seeds in Bangalore ITF

June 13, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Bangalore, June 13 (IANS) Barring seventh seed Kittiphong Wachiramanowong from Thailand who retired due to stomach ailment after losing the first set, the other fancied players, including top ranked Ti Chen (Chinese Taipei), advanced to the quarter-finals of the $10,000 Toyota ITF Bangalore Open tennis tournament here Wednesday.

Jeevan survives close match in Bangalore ITF event

June 12, 2012 at 8:01 PM

Bangalore, June 12 (IANS) Fourth seed Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan survived a tough two-setter to beat a defiant Sidharth Rawat 7-6 (6), 7-5 and moved into the pre-quarter-finals of the $10,000 Toyota ITF Open men's tennis tournament here Tuesday.

Vardhan lifts Mysore ITF Title

June 9, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Mysore, June 9 (IANS) Second seed Vishnu Vardhan claimed the men's singles title in the Mysore ITF Open championship with a clinical 7-6 (9-7), 6-3 victory over the seventh seeded N. Sriram Balaji in the finals at the Mysore Tennis Club court here Saturday.

Vardhan, Balaji in title round of ITF meet

June 8, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Mysore June 8 (IANS) Vishnu Vardhan and Sriram Balaji virtually snatched victories from the jaws of defeat in the semi-finals to set up a title clash in the $10,000 Zuari Garden City Mysore ITF Open tennis tournament, here Friday.

Top seed Chen bows out of ITF meet

June 7, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Mysore, June 7 (IANS) Eighth seeded Kittiphong Wachiramanowong from Thailand pulled off the biggest upset of the competition by knocking out top seed Ti Chen (Chinese Taipei) 6-2, 7-6(5) en route to the semi-finals of the Zuari Garden City Mysore ITF Open tennis tournament here Thursday.

Rawat eliminates Rastogi in ITF tourney

June 6, 2012 at 6:32 PM

Mysore, June 6 (IANS) Unseeded Sidharth Rawat, ranked 1076, pulled off a big upset in the Zuari Garden City Mysore ITF Open tennis tournament when he knocked out Davis Cupper and fifth seed Karan Rastogi (476) 0-6, 6-2, 6-3 to enter the quarter-finals here Wednesday.

Rajouri residents facing acute water crisis

June 6, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Rajouri (J-K), June 6 (ANI): An acute paucity of water has added to the woes of residents of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, even as the mercury continues to rise.

Easy wins for Vishnu, Sriram in ITF meet

June 4, 2012 at 11:13 PM

Mysore, June 4 (IANS) It was smooth sailing for Vishnu Vardhan and N. Sriram Balaji in the first round of the $10,000 Zuari Garden City Mysore ITF Open tennis tournament here Monday as both Indians advanced to the second round.

Myneni, Malik in title round of ITF meet

June 1, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Mandya (Karnataka), June 1 (IANS) Fourth seed Saketh Myneni stunned No.2 Ranjeet Virali-Murugesan 7-6 (0), 6-3 here Friday to enter the final of the $10,000 Prem Sugars-ITF Men's Future tennis tournament where he will clash with Vijayant Malik.

Malik in Mandya Open semis

June 1, 2012 at 12:39 AM

Mandya (Karnataka), June 1 (IANS) All the top seeds, led by Vijayant Malik, duly made it to the semi-finals of the Prem Sugars ITF Mandya Open tennis tournament Thursday.

Malik leads way into last 8 in ITF meet

May 30, 2012 at 6:07 PM

Mandya (Karnataka), May 30 (IANS) The seeded players, led by No.1 Vijayant Malik, safely made it to the quarter-finals of the singles draw where they were joined by Vignesh Veerabhadran in the Prem Sugars ITF Mandya Open tennis tournament, here Wednesday.

Smoking okay on reel, not in real: B-Town (May 31 is World No Tobacco Day)

May 30, 2012 at 12:15 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Does smoking on screen harm youth? Some feel depicting actors smoking in films and TV shows can affect young, impressionable minds, but others do not agree with this.

Vishnu Vardhan top seed in ITF event

May 23, 2012 at 6:33 PM

Mandya (Karnataka), May 23 (IANS) Davis Cupper Vishnu Vardhan, ranked 385, heads the singles field as the top seed in the $10,000 ITF Futures Men's Tour tournament to be held here from May 28 to June 2.

Internet surfing patterns 'may indicate depression'

May 20, 2012 at 2:35 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): The students who show signs of depression are more inclined towards using the Internet differently than those who show no symptoms of being depressed, a new study has revealed.

Army organises Jammu Premier League for budding cricketers

May 9, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Jammu, May 9 (IANS) It was Jammu's own 'premier league', where hundreds of young cricketers vied for a chance to play the game at the national and international level. And the tournament's organiser was no sports body, but the Indian Army.

Karnataka to see 10 weeks of ITF action

May 8, 2012 at 4:14 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association will host 10 weeks of International Tennis Federation (ITF) circuit, with the first event scheduled to be held at Mandya from May 28 to June 3.

Balaji annexes ITF title

May 5, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Chennai, May 5 (IANS) Fifth seed Sriram Balaji beat Joss Espasandin of Switzerland 6-3, 6-4, in the singles final of the MCC-SR Subramaniam Memorial ITF Futures men's tennis tournament, here Saturday.

Balaji, Espasandin in ITF tennis title clash

May 4, 2012 at 6:46 PM

Chennai, May 4 (IANS) India's Sriram Balaji and Swiss Joss Espasandin entered the singles final of the MCC-SR Subramaniam Memorial ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament with contrasting victories here Friday.

Avoid link-ups, says Bipasha (Movie Snippets)

May 3, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Bipasha Basu is upset at incessant rumours surrounding her relationship status. She wants the speculation to stop, and says just because she is a fun-loving and outgoing person, this doesn't mean she is dating anyone she meets.

Malik leads way into last eight of ITF tennis

May 2, 2012 at 7:04 PM

Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Top seed Vijayant Malik eased past Ronak Manuja 7-5, 6-3 to lead the field into the quarter-finals of the MCC-SR Subramaniam ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament here Wednesday.

Sharma ousts Giner in ITF tennis

May 1, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Kaza Vinayak Sharma of India caused an upset when he ousted second seeded Marc Giner from Spain 6-3, 7-6(3) in the first round of the MCC-SR Subramaniam ITF men's Futures tennis tournament, here Tuesday.

Kumaraswamy seeks anticipatory bail

April 17, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Bangalore, April 17 (IANS) Former Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has sought anticipatory bail apprehending arrest over his alleged involvement in an illegal land deal in the state.

Madhuri to star in Bhardwaj's 'Dedh Ishqiya'

April 10, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Bollywood actress and dhak dhak girl Madhuri Dixit has admitted that she will play the lead in Vishal Bhardwaj's next ?Dedh Ishqiya".

Madhuri signs Bhardwaj's 'Dedh Ishqiya'

April 10, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit has confirmed that she will play the lead in Vishal Bhardwaj's "Dedh Ishqiya".

Hot Yoga reverses Sudhir Mishra's aging process

March 30, 2012 at 1:53 PM

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra is currently on an all-time high. Ever since the 53-year old filmmaker discovered Hot Yoga he has begun to feel the change, espeically in his grey hair, which has begun go back to black.

Akshay believes in love, not violence (Movie Snippets)

March 28, 2012 at 12:16 PM

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Several Bollywood biggies have been involved in brawls but Akshay Kumar has managed to stay away from such controversies and says he doesn't believe in violence.

'Agent Vinod' collects Rs.10 crore on opening day

March 24, 2012 at 8:24 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Saif Ali Khan's home production "Agent Vinod" has earned Rs.10 crore on the first day, and is the actor's biggest solo opening so far.

Heroine not just for glamour in films: Sriram Raghavan

March 24, 2012 at 10:56 AM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan wanted an A-level actress to cast opposite Saif in "Agent Vinod" and decided that Kareena would be the ideal choice to play the mysterious character in the action thriller that released Friday.

'Agent Vinod': Bollywood espionage genre comes of age (IANS Hindi Film Review)

March 23, 2012 at 11:20 PM

Film: 'Agent Vinod'; Starring: Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor

Saif plans 3D 'Agent Vinod' sequel

March 23, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Actor-producer Saif Ali Khan, who is eagerly awaiting audience reactions to "Agent Vinod", says he might plan a sequel to the spy thriller, and that too in 3D.

Jammu farmers rejoice after recent spell of rains

January 11, 2012 at 5:47 PM

Jammu, Jan 11 (ANI): Farmers in Jammu expressed their joy over the recent spell of rain in the region which is expected to help increase crops.

Our campaign not against Congress, but for Lokpal: Kejriwal

October 20, 2011 at 11:51 AM

Gorakhpur, Oct 20 (ANI): Asserting that Team Anna is not against the Congress Party, veteran social activist Anna Hazare's key aide Arvind Kejriwal said our campaign is not against Congress, but for a strong Lokpal Bill.

'Battle against corruption has taken a very weird turn', says Kejriwal

October 19, 2011 at 8:26 PM

Ayodhya, Oct 19 (ANI): Stating that the battle against corruption has taken a weird turn, veteran social activist Anna Hazare's key aide Arvind Kejriwal today recalling the attack on him asked the supporters of 'India against Corruption' to be tolerant enough to bear the accusations.

Swami Agnivesh condemns attack on Arvind Kejriwal

October 19, 2011 at 5:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Social activist and Anna Hazare's estranged aide Swami Agnivesh on Wednesday criticised the attack on RTI crusader Arvind Kejriwal, and said ifferences should be sorted out through talks.

Arvind Kejriwal attacked with slipper in Lucknow

October 18, 2011 at 9:12 PM

Lucknow, Oct 18 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare's key aide Arvind Kejriwal was attacked by a youth named Jeetendra Pathak, who hurled a slipper at him here on Tuesday.

Salman Khurshid refuses to comment on rift within Team Anna

October 17, 2011 at 11:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday refused to comment on the rift within Team Anna, and said the government does not interfere with the choices of the civil society activists.

Kejriwal claims he has been receiving messages of being attacked

October 15, 2011 at 1:31 PM

Pune, Oct 15 (ANI): Asserting that violence is not the solution to get rid of the rampant corruption prevailing in the country, veteran social activist Anna Hazare's key aide Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that he has been receiving messages of his office being attacked, and termed the whole episode to be a conspiracy against the civil society activists.

Congress condemns attack on Prashant Bhushan, terms it reprehensible

October 12, 2011 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): Condemning the attack on Supreme Court lawyer and Team Anna member Prashant Bhushan, Congress Party on Wednesday said it is an extremely strange and despicable thing that has taken place inside the apex court, and added that there is a need to find out the true identity of the perpetrators responsible for the 'wicked act'.

Security should remain the primary concern in Jammu and Kashmir

October 5, 2011 at 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct.5 (ANI): The political crisis that has enveloped Jammu and Kashmir (J and K), could not have come at a more inopportune time. Even as abuses, flying fans and murder charges dominate the political landscape of the Valley; the security forces are involved in a grim battle to counter yet another resolute attempt by Pakistan to up the ante of terrorism in Kashmir.

Five LeT militants, three troopers killed in J-K gun battle

September 28, 2011 at 9:28 PM

Srinagar, Sep 28 (ANI): At least five militants of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit and three security officials, including an army official and two policemen, were killed in a gun battle in the dense forest in Kralpora area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara District.