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Everything you need to know about Krishna Nagar S.o.: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Robotics, kick-boxing, horse-riding camps for children this summer (Trend Feature)

May 19, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Thirteen-year-old Amandeep Singh learnt to paint during the last summer vacation. This year, he has set his mind on kick-boxing, for which he is actively encouraged by his middle-class parents. His sister Simran, who is two years his senior, told her working parents that she wants to take up pottery - and wants to take it up as a career later in life.

Mythological characters a hit with audiences: Telugu director

May 16, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Telugu director Venkat Pampana, who has included a mythological character in his upcoming socio-fantasy "Nenu Chala Worst", says such characters are always loved by the audiences - provided they are presented in an interesting way.

Krishna Tirath signs 5th IBSA women's forum resolution

May 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath on Thursday signed the fifth India Brazil South Africa (IBSA) women's forum resolution here.

May consider tougher laws for juveniles: Tirath

May 14, 2013 at 3:10 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The government might consider amending existing laws to make them tougher for juveniles who commit heinous crimes repeatedly, a minister said Tuesday.

Krishna Tirath to inaugurate IBSA Women's Forum meet today

May 14, 2013 at 10:06 AM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the fifth India Brazil South Africa (IBSA) women's forum meet here today

Krishna Tirath to inaugurate fifth IBSA women's forum meet tomorrow

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the fifth India Brazil South Africa (IBSA) women's forum meet on Tuesday.

Manmohan Singh congratulates Karnataka CM nominee Siddaramaiah

May 11, 2013 at 2:30 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, May 11 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, today congratulated K. Siddaramaiah on his election as Chief Minister of Karnataka, and also wished him well for the future.

'Go Goa Gone' gets clearance in Goa, banned in Kuwait

May 10, 2013 at 1:02 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna's D.K.'s "Go Goa Gone" has got a clearance certificate from the Goa government, but the movie hasn't got a green signal in Kuwait and Nepal.

Congress, BJP share honours in Bangalore city

May 9, 2013 at 12:24 AM

Bangalore, May 9 (IANS) In India's tech hub, having the largest number of legislative assembly constituencies in Karnataka, an upbeat Congress and a beleaguered BJP shared honours Wednesday, winning 12 seats and 13 seats respectively.

Motorsports: Rookie Nayan dominates

May 6, 2013 at 10:00 PM

Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Team Rayo Racing's Nayan Chatterjee from Mumbai provided a sensational start to the 2013 karting season as he topped in the senior category and was placed second among juniors in the JK Tyre MMS Rotax Kart Open championship here.

Karan Johar vs Saif Ali Khan at box office this week (IANS Preview)

May 6, 2013 at 7:12 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Do you want to have fun with zombies or teenagers? This Friday Zombie comedy "Go Goa Gone", produced by Saif Ali Khan, and teenage-drama "Gippi" from Karan Johar's stable are hitting the screens -- take your pick.

Hyderabad group offers rescued dogs for free adoption

May 4, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Hyderabad, May 4 (IANS) Bring home a forever friend this weekend: That is the slogan of a group of volunteers here offering rescued dogs for free adoption.

'Gippi' will make its own mark, says Divya Dutta

May 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Dharma Productions' "Gippi" and Saif Ali Khan's production "Go Goa Gone" are hitting the screens together May 10, but actress Divya Dutta, who plays a mother to a teenage girl in "Gippi", is not worried. She says her movie has its niche audience.

Campaigning ends for Karnataka assembly election

May 3, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Bangalore, May 3 (ANI): Campaigning for the Karnataka assembly election came to an end on Friday evening.

How about a 'Zombie Keel-er' donut?

May 3, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Picture this - a donut, dipped in white chocolate, topped with blood red jelly and dark blueberry compote - it's the 'Zombie Keel-er', a special donut created as part of a tie-up with Bollywood's upcoming zombie comedy "Go Goa Gone".

'Go Goa Gone' made in lesser budget than Saif's usual films

May 3, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Filmmaker Krishna D.K., who is awaiting the release of his zombie comedy film "Go Goa Gone", says the budget of the film is much lesser than any of Saif Ali Khan "kind of films".

YVS Chowdary to direct two sequels to his hit films

May 2, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Telugu filmmaker YVS Chowdary, who is awaiting the release of his directorial venture "Rey", is keen to direct sequels to two of his Telugu hits -- "Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo" and "Seethayya" -- over the next two years.

Shooting for Saif, Ileana romantic-comedy to start in June

May 2, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) After wrapping up zombie comedy "Go Goa Gone", director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. will start shooting for Saif Ali Khan and Ileana D'Cruz starrer romantic comedy in June.

Sneha Ullal-starrer 'Antha Nee Maayalone' goes on floors

April 29, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Hyderabad, April 29 (IANS) Navdeep-Sneha Ullal starrer Telugu romantic-drama "Antha Nee Maayalone" went on the floors here Monday. The team will shoot one of the songs in the film.

Activists demand SC, ST sub plans as legislation

April 27, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Activists and former bureaucrats working on Dalit issues Saturday demanded that two sub-plans for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes be passed as legislation to help in uplifting the marginalised groups.

Krishna says he is a 'foot soldier trying to pump up support for Congress'

April 27, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Bangalore, Apr. 27 (ANI): Former External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Saturday dismissed media speculation that he would be a probable chief ministerial candidate if the Congress Party comes to power in Karnataka, saying he was a foot soldier of the party and was making attempt to garner support for the outfit in his own capacity.

Krishna says he is a 'foot soldier trying to pump up support for Congress'

April 27, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Bangalore, Apr. 27 (ANI): Former External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Saturday dismissed media speculation that he would be a probable chief ministerial candidate if the Congress Party comes to power in Karnataka, saying he was a foot soldier of the party and was making attempt to garner support for the outfit in his own capacity.

Krishna distressed over 'inhuman' attack on Sarabjit Singh inside Pak jail

April 27, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Bangalore, Apr. 27 (ANI): Expressing shock over the brutal attack on Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner on death row in Pakistan, former External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Saturday said the Indian High Commission in Islamabad should take up the matter very seriously with the Pakistani authorities.

One of every five Indian kids acutely malnourished: Krishna Tirath

April 26, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Nearly 20 percent of children in the country suffer from acute malnutrition, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath informed the Lok sabha Friday.

Man gets 10 years jail for raping minor

April 24, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A Delhi court has sentenced a man for 10 years jail for raping the minor daughter of his friend after entering his house, when her parents were not there and she was sleeping.

Wounds of 1962 yet to heal says Advani on China

April 24, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Bangalore, April 24 (ANI): Recalling the impact of the1962 Indo-China war, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Lal Krishna Advani on Wednesday said the wounds inflicted by China then are yet to heal.

Ben Kingsley to be in India to shoot for 'Avengers 2'?

April 23, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) "Gandhi" fame Oscar award winning British actor Ben Kingsley is likely to come to India in September to shoot a film.

Men need to change their mentality: Krishna Tirath

April 20, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Expressing shock over the brutal rape of the five-year-old girl, Union Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath Saturday emphasised on the need for men to "change their mentality".

Not just a guest appearance in 'Go Goa Gone': Saif

April 19, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Actor Saif Ali Khan, who plays the role of a zombie slayer named Boris in his forthcoming co-production "Go Goa Gone", says his part is more than just a guest appearance.

Three injured in Delhi cylinder blast

April 17, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A couple and their son were seriously injured after a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder caught fire and exploded here early Wednesday, police said.

Karnataka poll: Nominations close, Congressman richest candidate

April 17, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Bangalore, April 17 (IANS) Nominations for the May 5 Karnataka assembly poll ended Wednesday with the highlight of the last day of filing papers being richest candidate, Priya Krishna of the Congress, entering the fray in a Bangalore constituency.

Combination of fear, comedy will pull in audiences: Raj Nidimoru

April 13, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) "Go Goa Gone" co-director Raj Nidimoru believes a heady combination of fear and comedy will work amongst today's audience.

'Digital mirror' brings new meaning to shopping

April 8, 2013 at 2:05 PM

London, Apr. 8 (ANI): Brisbane-based entrepreneur Yazz Krishna has taken a giant leap, rolling out retail technology across the country connecting the real world with the digital.

Tamil film industry halts work - for Sri Lankan Tamils (Roundup)

April 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Chennai, April 2 (IANS) Tamil stars Rajinikanth, Ajith Kumar and Kamal Haasan were among a large number of Tamil actors who observed a day-long protest here Tuesday to denounce the "war crimes" on Sri Lankan Tamils.

We stand united for Sri Lankan Tamils: Sarath Kumar

April 2, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Chennai, April 2 (IANS) After the Tamil film industry observed a day-long fast Tuesday to protest alleged "war crimes" against Tamils in Sri Lanka, actor R. Sarath Kumar said the entire Tamil film industry stands united for Sri Lankan Tamils.

Rajinikanth, Kamal join fast to support Sri Lankan Tamils

April 2, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Chennai, April 2 (IANS) Stalwarts like Rajinikanth, Ajith Kumar, Kamal Haasan and many more Tuesday joined the members of the South Indian Film Artistes Association (SIFAA) in a day-long fast here to protest alleged "war crimes" against Tamils in Sri Lanka.

'Nadigayin Diary' not a dirty picture, says director (With Image)

March 31, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Chennai, March 31 (IANS) "Nadigayin Diary", a dubbed Tamil version of Malayalam movie "Climax", based on the controversial life of late actress Silk Smitha, is not dirty, director Anil asserted and added that it is as an emotional story.

Zombie films cater to two types of people: Krishna D.K. (Interview)

March 31, 2013 at 10:50 AM

Chennai, March 31 (IANS) With approximately a million hits within three days since the release of the trailer of his film "Go Go Gone", touted to be India's first zombie film, filmmaker Krishna D.K. says zombie culture in India is catching up and these films usually cater to two types of audiences.

Sonia seeks Krishna's help on Karnataka poll candidates

March 29, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, March 29 (IANS) Amid reports of sharp differences among Karnataka Congress leaders over candidates for the May 5 assembly polls, former state chief minister S.M. Krishna arrived in New Delhi Friday to assist Congress president Sonia Gandhi to resolve the issue.

Drenched in colours, Delhi celebrates Holi

March 27, 2013 at 12:26 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Soaked in a riot of colours, Delhi Wednesday celebrated Holi as revellers smeared gulal (coloured powder) on each other, distributed sweets and danced to music.

'Go Goa Gone' trailer trending online

March 26, 2013 at 3:38 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The trailer of directors Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K's upcoming zombie comedy film "Go Goa Gone" has started trending on social networking site Twitter after its online release Tuesday.

LFW: My line celebrates my heritage, says Krishna Mehta

March 24, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Designer Krishna Mehta, who displayed an edgy, colourful and elegant collection at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013, says that her line is a celebration of her Indian heritage.

Cabinet to take up shale gas policy in two weeks: Moily

March 24, 2013 at 5:38 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Cabinet will take up the crucial shale gas exploration policy in two weeks, Petroleum Minister M. Veerappa Moily said Sunday

Decision on anti-rape law bill cannot be taken in haste: Khurshid

March 12, 2013 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 12 (ANI): With the Union Cabinet deferring the anti-rape law bill, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said the decision cannot be taken in haste, and added it is important that both the government and the opposition agree on it.

Congress backs Advani's 'people disillusioned with BJP' remark

March 11, 2013 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, Mar 11. (ANI): Congress Party on Monday endorsed the statement of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani that the people are disillusioned with the main opposition party.

Congress backs Advani's 'people disillusioned with BJP' remark

March 11, 2013 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Mar 11. (ANI): Congress Party on Monday endorsed the statement of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran leader Lal Krishna Advani that the people are disillusioned with the main opposition party.

Ram Singh should have been punished by law: Minister

March 11, 2013 at 12:59 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) After one of the six accused in the Dec 16 gang-rape case committed suicide Monday, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath said it would have been better had he been punished by law.

BJP defends Advani's perception on party's credentials

March 10, 2013 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 10 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said party veteran Lal Krishna Advani's remark was a reminder to pull up their socks ahead of the 2014 general elections.

No increase in juvenile crimes

March 6, 2013 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Incidents of juvenile crime have not recorded a constant increase in the last five years, the Rajya Sabha was informed Wednesday.

'Nankam Pirai' - worst tribute to Bram Stoker (Tamil Movie Review)

March 1, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Film: "Nankam Pirai"; Actors: Sudheer Sukumaran, Monal Gajjar, Shraddha Das, Prabhu, Aryan, Priyan Nambiar, Nassar, Krishna and Sana Oberoi; Director: Vinayan; Rating: *

No lowering of age of juvenile under law: Krishna Tirath

February 27, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The government Wednesday ruled out reducing the age of a juvenile under the law, saying it would go against the interests of the nation's juvenile population.

Parliament passes protection of women at workplace bill

February 26, 2013 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Parliamentary approval was Tuesday accorded to a bill seeking to provide protection to women from sexual harassment at workplace, including millions of unorganised workers like the domestic help.

World's largest Vedic temple to be ready by 2016, says Iskcon

February 25, 2013 at 8:59 PM

Kolkata, Feb 25 (IANS) The International Society of Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) Monday said the world's largest Vedic temple 'Chandrodaya Mandir', which is under construction at West Bengal's Mayapur, would be inaugurated in 2016.

Domestic help among 5 held for realtor's murder

February 24, 2013 at 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Five people, including the domestic help of the victim, were Sunday arrested for killing and robbing an elderly property consultant in south Delhi, police said.

Sulabh comes to the aid of Vrindavan's widows

February 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Vrindavan Feb 24 (IANS) Hundreds of widows of Vrindavan, who have lived a life of penury, earning a meagre 5 rupees each day for singing early-morning bhajans at temples here, now have a life of dignity, thanks to non-governmental organisation Sulabh Interntional.

Visually impaired navigators guide drivers in unique car rally in Ahmedabad

February 17, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 17 (ANI): In a reversal of roles, the visually impaired guided the able sighted through the rally course that was organised in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

I was curled up in agony for 20 years, says Padma Lakshmi

February 17, 2013 at 3:22 PM

London, Feb 17 (ANI): Padma Lakshmi has revealed that she use to suffer crushing fatigue and mood swings before she was diagnosed with 'endometrosis' at he age of 36.

Playback singer Malavika gets married

February 16, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 16 (IANS) Telugu playback singer Malavika, who started her singing career with romantic-drama "Gangotri", entered wedlock here Saturday.

Physically-challenged girl abducted, raped in Delhi

February 13, 2013 at 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) A physically-challenged girl was abducted, kept hostage for two days and raped by one of her neighbours, police said Wednesday.

Vedanta inks sponsorship deal with Krishna Poonia

February 7, 2013 at 10:19 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 7 (IANS) Vedanta Group Thursday inked a two-year sponsorship agreement with discus thrower Krishna Poonia, the first Indian female athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal, a company official said.

Padmapriya buries the hatchet with Nishad (Malayalam Movie Snippets)

February 7, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Thiruvanathapuram, Feb 7 (IANS) Actress Padmapriya has finally resolved the ongoing feud with Malayalam filmmaker M.A. Nishad after an open discussion.

Kerry reaffirms commitment to US-India strategic dialogue

February 7, 2013 at 9:47 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) The new US Secretary of State John Kerry and the Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid have expressed their commitment to continuing and strengthening the US-India strategic dialogue mechanism.

There's someone, but not getting married right now: Zeenat Aman

February 6, 2013 at 1:07 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) So beautiful and so ahead of her times, Zeenat Aman, who redefined the liberated unfettered modern woman of Hindi cinema of the 1970s through her no-holds-barred performances in "Hare Rama Hare Krishna", "Manoranjan" and "Dhund", has found love again but hasn't decided anything about marriage. She says if at all there's marriage, "it would be very quiet".

Hindustan Zinc to sponsor Krishna Poonia

February 5, 2013 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Discus thrower Krishna Poonia, the first Indian female athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal, will be sponsored by Vedanta Group company Hindustan Zinc for two years.

Zeenat Aman to marry 36-year-old businessman from Mumbai?

February 5, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (ANI): Yester years Bollywood biggest superstar Zeenat Aman is planning to tie the knot with a 36-year-old business man from Mumbai.

New anti-rape laws will create fear among offenders: Krishna Tirath

February 2, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 2 (ANI): Reiterating that the government is committed to ensure stringent punishment for crimes against women, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath on Saturday said that the ordinance approved by the Union Cabinet on the basis of the Justice Verma Committee report, will definitely create fear among the criminal elements of the society.

Fake note printing unit busted

February 2, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 2 (IANS) Police have busted a counterfeit currency notes-printing unit in Odisha's Bargarh district and arrested three people for circulating the notes in nearby areas, an official said Saturday.

Suneesh Neendoor to direct 'Krishna Yaksha' (Malayalam Movie Snippets)

January 31, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 31 (IANS) After "Nombaram", Malayalam film scriptwriter Suneesh Neendoor is set to go behind the camera for his new movie "Krishna Yaksha".

Declining sex-ratio cause for concern, says Tirath

January 24, 2013 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Union Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath Thursday expressed concern over the declining sex-ratio, specially in affluent sections of society.

PM gives away National Bravery Awards to 22 children

January 24, 2013 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan.24 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday presented the National Bravery Awards to 22 children from 12 states across the country at his residence.

Delhi jeweller held for Rs.2.5 crore fraud

January 23, 2013 at 9:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) A 61-year-old jeweller was arrested here for cheating people to the tune of Rs.2.5 crore on the pretext of providing them handsome returns on investments of gold and cash, police said Wednesday.

PWDVA is effective tools to counter domestic violence : Tirath

January 21, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath has said that Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA) provides comprehensive and effective civil remedies with criminal procedures to ensure effective protection and relief to victims of domestic violence.

Krishna Tirath to inaugurate conference on implementation of PWDVA

January 21, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the sixth national conference on implementation of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (2005) here today.

Krishna Tirath to inaugurate conference on implementation of PWDVA

January 21, 2013 at 11:04 AM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the sixth national conference on implementation of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (2005) here today.

Krishna Tirath to inaugurate conference on implementation of PWDVA- 2005

January 18, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan.18 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the sixth national conference on implementation of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (2005) on January 21.

'Naayak' celebrates commercialism (Telugu Movie Review)

January 11, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Film: "Naayak"; Cast: Ram Charan Teja, Amala Paul, Kajal Agarwal, Ashish Vidyarthi, Brahmanandam, Jayaprakash Reddy, Raghu Babu, Rahul Dev, Dev Gill, Pradeep Rawat, Posani Krishna Murali and Rajeev Kanakala; Director: V.V. Vinayak; Rating: **

Krishna, Deora appointed to CWC

January 7, 2013 at 9:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The Congress Monday appointed former union ministers S.M. Krishna and Murli Deora as permanent invitees to the party's highest policy-making body, the Congress Working Committee.

No consensus on death for rapists, accord on fast-track courts

January 4, 2013 at 11:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) A meeting of state police chiefs and chief secretaries here Friday did not arrive at a consensus on the issue of death penalty for rape convicts, but broadly agreed to bring down the legally defined age of "juvenile" to 16 from 18 and fast-track trials of offences against women, officials said.

Minister favours death penalty in Delhi gang-rape case

January 4, 2013 at 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath Friday said she was in favour of capital punishment for the Delhi gang-rape accused.

Police chiefs to discuss strategy to stop crimes against women

January 3, 2013 at 9:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde will Friday address a meeting of chief secretaries and director generals of police to discuss strategies to eliminate violence against women.

Why Pongal is important for business of cinema?

January 2, 2013 at 12:47 PM

Chennai, Jan 2 (IANS) Come Pongal and cineastes in southern India flock to theatres in large numbers giving the film industry special reason to celebrate the four-day harvest festival.

Nearly 250 militants waiting to sneak into Kashmir: BSF

December 27, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Jammu, Dec. 27 (ANI): According to Border Security Force (BSF), nearly 250 militants were waiting to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir across the border.

Nepal to ease visa regime for Chinese nationals

December 27, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Kathmandu, Dec 27 (IANS) The government of Nepal plans to ease visas for Nepal-bound Chinese tourists, officials said Thursday.

Dairy farm in Pune opts for musical therapy to boost milk production

December 25, 2012 at 5:57 PM

Pune, Dec. 25 (ANI): A dairy farm near Pune opted for musical therapy to soothe its dairy cows in order to boost milk yields.

Pune dairy farm opts for musical therapy to boost milk production

December 25, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Pune, Dec 25 (ANI): A farm near Pune in Maharashtra has opted for musical therapy to soothe its dairy cows in order to boost milk yields.

Necessity to promote Morality to avoid gang rape: Advani

December 24, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Senior BJP Leader and Ex-Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Lal Krishna Advani on Monday said that it is very essential to promote the lessons of morality, discipline, social attachment and humanity among the people in order to avoid the cases of Gang rape.

Putin visit: Krishna to Kudankulam on Indian agenda (Comment)

December 23, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Exactly a year ago, a news-break by IANS rocked the Indian parliament about an imminent legal ban on the Bhagvad Gita, Hinduism's revered text and philosophical treatise, in Russia, forcing Moscow's intervention. The crisis blew over and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon), the official name of the Hare Krishna Movement, continued to exercise the right to distribute the Gita's Russian translation.

Delhi gangrape: Sushma Swaraj demands special parliament session

December 22, 2012 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj Saturday asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to call a special session of parliament to frame a law providing for exemplary punishment for crimes against women.

'Go Goa Gone' to release on Valentine's Day?

December 13, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) Saif Ali Khan's "Go Goa Gone" will hit the screens in the New Year, and director Raj Nidimoru says it might release Feb 14, which happens to be Valentine's Day.

Vishal's 'Pattatthu Yaanai' launched

December 12, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Chennai, Dec 12 (IANS) A new Tamil romantic drama, "Pattatthu Yaanai", was launched here Wednesday, to coincide with the date 12.12.12.

Man sets date with death on 12/12/12

December 12, 2012 at 7:05 PM

Ghaziabad, Dec 12 (IANS) A man in this Uttar Pradesh town decided to die by his own timetable, and "challenge God". He decided to meet his maker at 12.12.12 on 12-12-12. He jumped from atop a water tank, and fell about 80 feet to his death.

Padma Lakshmi flaunts toned shape in a tiny two-piece on Miami beach

December 12, 2012 at 1:52 PM

London, December 12 (ANI): Padma Lakshmi was spotted showing off her incredible bikini body in Miami earlier this month.

Don't look down on Telugu film industry: Krishna DK (Interview)

December 11, 2012 at 11:20 AM

Chennai, Dec 11 (IANS) The Telugu film industry is as big as Bollywood and should not be looked down upon, says filmmaker Krishna DK, who has co-directed Hindi films such as "99" and "Shor in the City" and is now all set to release his maiden Telugu crime-comedy "D for Dopidi".

We need to encourage new talent: Telugu producer

December 10, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Chennai, Dec 10 (IANS) Telugu producer Kumarbabu, who has cast a bevy of newcomers in his upcoming romantic film "Telisi Teliyaka", strongly feels new artists need to be encouraged.

Aamir keen on bringing Mahabharata to celluloid

December 7, 2012 at 11:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Superstar Aamir Khan dreams of bringing the epic tale of Mahabharata on the big screen, but says he lacks courage to do it.

I'm a choosy about my films: Vishal Krishna

December 4, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Chennai, Dec 4 (IANS) Tamil actor Vishal Krishna says he is neither a winner, nor a loser, but a chooser when it comes to his films.

Yeddyurappa quits BJP, firm to make new party

November 30, 2012 at 12:55 PM

After serving about 40 years to BJP, former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa is all set to resign from his membership of the Assembly as well as from the BJP today.

Yeddyurappa quits BJP

November 30, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Bangalore, Nov 30 (ANI): Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa on Friday formally quit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), sending his resignation letter to president Nitin Gadkari.

Yeddyurappa to formally quit BJP today

November 30, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Bangalore, Nov 30 (ANI): Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa is all set to resign from his membership of the Assembly as well as sever his 40-year-old association with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Most Indians feel animals, people have equal rights: study

November 27, 2012 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) More than 85 percent Indians believe that animals have as many rights as people, says recent research on animal welfare.