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

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

Nitish thanks Manmohan Singh for calling him a "secular leader"

June 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Patna, June 18 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has thanked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for calling him a "secular leader" and said the praise has given him "peace of mind."

Sri Lanka seal Champions Trophy semifinal berth

June 18, 2013 at 1:40 AM

London, June 18 (IANS) Sri Lanka edged Australia by 20 runs and in the process booked their seat in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy at the Kennington Oval here Monday.

'It is their internal affair': PM on JD (U) ending alliance with BJP

June 17, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday avoided commenting on the infighting within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) following Janata Dal (United)'s decision to end the 17-year-old alliance.

Friends-turned-foes: JD-U, BJP spar in Bihar

June 17, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Patna, June 17 (IANS) Janata Dal-United (JD-U) and the Bharatiya Janata Party sparred in Bihar Monday, a day after their 17-year-old alliance ended in bitter acrimony. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said it is difficult to work with BJP's new era leaders while BJP decided to expose his "double-speak".

'Hai hai yeh majboori' magic recreated for small screen

June 17, 2013 at 4:29 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Veteran actors Zeenat Aman and Manoj Kumar's chemistry in the classic number "Hai hai yeh majboori" from the movie 1974 movie "Roti Kapda Aur Makaan" has been recreated for a monsoon special episode of TV show "Jeannie Aur Juju".

BJP targets Congress after Nitish's criticism

June 17, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday played down Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's criticism for the saffron outfit, and said it stands out as a singular clear headed political party, which is looking forward to go full force on the fight against corrupt communal Congress.

Word-of-mouth crucial for low-budget films: Tamil producer (With Image)

June 17, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Chennai, June 17 (IANS) Tamil producer C.V. Kumar, known for films like "Attakathi", "Pizza" and "Soodhu Kavvum", credits word-of-mouth promotion as one of the reasons for his success, adding that it's vital for any low-budget movie.

Akshay Kumar our godfather: Sajid-Farhad

June 17, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) After penning dialogues, writer duo Sajid-Farhad are ready to go behind the camera to direct their first film "It's Entertainment" and they give credit to Akshay Kumar for not only motivating them to go for direction, but also being part of their project.

Difficult to work with BJP's new era leaders: Nitish Kumar

June 17, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Patna, June 17 (IANS) It is difficult to work with Bharatiya Janata Party's new era leaders, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said Monday, a day after his Janata Dal-United (JD-U) ended a 17-year-old alliance with the saffron party.

BJP betrayed us and its senior leaders: Nitish

June 17, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Patna, June 17 (ANI): A day after Janata Dal (United) broke its 17-year-old alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday rejected the opposition party's charge of betrayal and accused them of betraying and ignoring its own senior leaders.

BJP calls for Bihar shutdown tomorrow, protesting against snapping of 17-year old ties by JD(U)

June 17, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Patna, June 17 (ANI): The Bihar unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reacted strongly to JD(U)'s decision to part ways and has called for a shutdown across the state on June 18.

Sushil Modi asks Nitish to resign

June 16, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Patna, June 16 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi Sunday asked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to resign after he announced the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) was snapping ties with the BJP.

JD-U won't deviate from basic principles: Nitish

June 16, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Patna, June 16 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Sunday said the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) decided to end its alliance with the BJP because it won't betray its "basic principles".

JD(U) breaks its 17-year-old alliance with BJP in Bihar

June 16, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Patna, June 16 (ANI): Putting an end to all the speculations, the Janata Dal (United) on Sunday finally announced that there would not be any alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Bihar government.

Nitish meets Bihar Governor, seeks vote of confidence

June 16, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Patna, June 16 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday met Governor D Y Patil following the Cabinet meet called by him, that was skipped by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ministers.

Dalit Muslims support Nitish Kumar

June 16, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Patna, June 16 (IANS) Dalit Muslims marched here Sunday in support of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's likely decision to end his party's alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Nitish Kumar to meet governor

June 16, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Patna, June 16 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will meet Governor D.Y. Patil Sunday afternoon amid indications that the Janata Dal-United and the BJP are set to end their alliance.

BJP-JD(U) alliance: Nitish Kumar to meet Governor D.Y. Patil

June 16, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Patna, June 16 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is expected to meet state Governor D.Y. Patil here today amid indications that the Janata Dal-United and the BJP are set to end their alliance.

Cricket fans jubilant as India overcome elements to beat Pakistan

June 16, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Birmingham, June 16 (ANI): Indian cricket fans were jubilant as India defeated a disappointed Pakistan by the Duckworth-Lewis method in front of a sell-out crowd at Edgbaston in Birmingham after a series of rain interruptions resulted in three revised victory targets.

BJP ministers in Bihar skip cabinet meeting

June 16, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Patna/ New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ministers in the Bihar government have skipped a cabinet meeting that was called by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today.

BJP set to quit Nitish Kumar ministry

June 16, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Patna, June 16 (IANS) The BJP declared Sunday that it was ready to quit the Nitish Kumar ministry in Bihar and sit in the opposition benches.

Nitish Kumar calls emergency Cabinet meet today

June 16, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Patna, June 16 (ANI): With a separation between Janata Dal (United) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) imminent, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has called an emergency Cabinet meeting here today.

Rift widens between JDU, BJP: Sharad Yadav calls for crucial party meet today

June 16, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Patna, June 16 (ANI): As the news of a possible rift between the Janata Dal (United) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is looming large, JDU chief Sharad Yadav has called for party meeting on Sunday afternoon to take a final decision on the issue.

India restrict Pakistan to 165

June 15, 2013 at 9:17 PM

Birmingham, June 15 (IANS) Pakistan were bowled out for 165 in 39.4 overs against India in their-rain affected last Group B match of the Champions Trophy here Saturday.

Lalu Prasad Yadav touts Nitish Kumar as 'opportunist'

June 15, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Patna, June 15 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad Yadav today touted Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar as "opportunist" and said his protest over Narendra Modi was "charade" for cornering Muslim votes.

JD-U set to break up: Lalu Prasad

June 15, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Patna, June 15 (IANS) RJD chief Lalu Prasad Saturday said that Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) was on the verge of breaking up as over 50 of its legislators were set to join the BJP.

Nitish must resign if NDA breaks up: BJP

June 15, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Patna, June 15 (IANS) In a further souring of ties, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Saturday told Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to quit and seek a fresh mandate if Bihar's ruling coalition splits.

'South Asian nations more exposed to match fixing'

June 15, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Kolkata, June 15 (IANS) Observing that the gentleman's game has allowed corrupt practices of match fixing and betting to go on, author Atul Kumar feels that south Asian nations are exposed to fixing and betting in cricket to a bigger extent and the solution lies in creating awareness through a system of warning prior to a match.

Situation difficult, says Nitish, BJP upset

June 14, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Patna, June 14 (IANS) Amid increasingly strained relations within Bihar's ruling coalition, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar admitted Friday that the situation was "difficult now".

Employees' access to paid sick leave could reduce spread of flu in workplace: Study

June 14, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Washington, June 14 (ANI): Allowing employees access to paid sick days would reduce influenza infections in the workplace, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis.

Vidya doesn't limit herself even after marriage: Gupta

June 14, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) Raj Kumar Gupta worked with Vidya Balan for the first time in "No One Killed Jessica" when the actress was unmarried. They teamed up again for "Ghanchakkar" and the director praises the "Parineeta" girl for not "limiting herself" even after marriage.

Lanka to field first against England

June 13, 2013 at 5:49 PM

London, June 13 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Angelo Matthews won the toss and put hosts England in to bat in their Group A clash of the ICC Champions Trophy being played here at The Oval.

For Vidya, 'Ghanchakkar' was best film to enter comedy

June 13, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Vidya Balan confesses that after reading the script of "Ghanchakkar", she felt it would be the best film for her to enter the comic genre.

We discussed formation of Federal Front: Nitish Kumar

June 13, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Patna, June 13 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said Thursday his Janata Dal-United (JD-U) was in discussions with his West Bengal and Odisha counterparts, Mamta Banerjee and Naveen Patnaik, on the formation of a Federal Front.

US defence of snooping with Headley case found flawed

June 13, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, June 13 (IANS) US officials have cited the case of David Headley, a key plotter in the deadly 2008 Mumbai attack, in defence of a massive US surveillance programme, but an investigative reporting site has found flaws in it.

Advani speaks to Sharad Yadav and Nitish as NDA crisis escalates

June 12, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (ANI): Amid speculation that there would be a rift in the NDA, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani today spoke to Janata Dal (United) chief Sharad Yadav and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to convince the duo and bring them back on board.

(after 12) Tamil cinema trading off quality with quantity?

June 11, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Chennai, June 11 (IANS) One hundred films in just five months is a number the Tamil industry could be proud of, but what dampens the filmmakers' spirit is that only five out of them were hits. The big question plaguing the industry is: Why isn't it able to generate content-rich films, let alone blockbusters?

'Hum Ne Li Hai Shapath' completes 200 episodes

June 10, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) TV crime show "Hum Ne Li Hai... Shapath" successfully completed 200 episodes. Actor Aman Verma, who plays ACP Diler Kumar, calls it a "combined effort".

I have been made a scapegoat: Raj Kundra

June 10, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra Monday slammed the Indian cricket board for making him a scapegoat and suspending him on unsubstantiated reports of betting in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and vowed to fight it.

Modi elevation is a BJP affair: JD-U

June 9, 2013 at 3:54 PM

Patna, June 9 (IANS) The BJP's decision to make Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi the Lok Sabha campaign chief is "an internal matter of the BJP", the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) said Sunday.

Official arrested for taking bribe in Jharkhand

June 7, 2013 at 4:42 PM

Ranchi, June 7 (IANS) Jharkhand's vigilance department Friday arrested a state official taking a bribe of Rs.2,000, an official said here Friday.

Can't arrest Raj Kundra on suspicion: Delhi Police

June 7, 2013 at 4:42 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar Friday said Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra cannot be arrested as they do not have any material evidence against him.

Akshay Kumar hikes endorsement fee

June 7, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Actor Akshay Kumar, who is said to be endorsing about 13 brands, has raised his fee for endorsement, and says it is a give-and-take relationship and therefore no harm in hiking his fees for such endorsements.

US trade group lobbies for free entry of Indian techies

June 7, 2013 at 8:41 AM

Washington, June 7 (IANS) With an eye on India's vast market, a leading US trade group has engaged two powerful firms to lobby for changes in the proposed comprehensive immigration reform bill to attract skilled technical professionals from India.

By-poll loss is not defeat of JD-U: Nitish Kumar

June 6, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Patna, June 6 (IANS) Losing the Maharajganj Lok Sabha by-election was not a JD-U defeat as the RJD had won the seat in 2009 and had now just retained it, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said Thursday, a day after the results of Sunday's polling were announced.

Jobless Indian commits suicide in Dubai cemetery

June 6, 2013 at 10:50 AM

Dubai, June 6 (ANI): A jobless Indian has committed suicide in a cemetery in Dubai.

Kolkata area declared garbage vat-free

June 5, 2013 at 11:21 PM

Kolkata, June 5 (IANS) Stepping towards a greener future, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) declared an area of the city "garbage vat-free" on the occasion of World Environment Day Wednesday, said an official.

Modi ignores Nitish Kumar at CMs' meet

June 5, 2013 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi ignored his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar Wednesday at the Chief Ministers' Conference called here to deal with Maoist violence.

Amrita Raichand's next inspired by 'The Comedy of Errors'

June 5, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Amrita Raichand, a known face in the ad world, says her forthcoming film "Baat Bann Gayi" will be a complete entertainer and clarifies that it is not an adaptation of "The Comedy of Errors", but inspired by it.

Sacked Andhra minister again targets chief minister

June 4, 2013 at 9:45 PM

Hyderabad, June 4 (IANS) Former Andhra health minister D.L. Ravindra Reddy Tuesday said the reason for his sacking by Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy was not clear.

Man presumed 'dead' 11 years ago found alive

June 4, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 4 (IANS) A man who was declared "dead" by his father 11 years ago in Odisha was Tuesday found alive, police said.

J&K cop arrested for grenade attack

June 4, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Jammu, June 4 (IANS) A sub-inspector has been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir for his alleged involvement in a grenade attack on a police post, police said here Tuesday.

Photo exhibition in Vishakapatnam to raise awareness on earth preservation

June 4, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Visakhapatnam, June 4 (ANI): Students volunteering for a non-governmental organization, hosted a photo exhibition in Visakhapatnam to raise awareness on earth and food preservation ahead of World Environment Day.

Railway bribery case: CBI questions Pawan Kumar Bansal as a witness(Update/Pawan Bansal)

June 4, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): Former railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as a witness on Tuesday in connection with the recent railway bribery case.

Earth Anthem sung by Nepali singer Shreya Sotang released in New Delhi

June 4, 2013 at 2:09 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): An Earth Anthem, written and produced by poet-diplomat Abhay Kumar was released by Kapil Sibal, Union Minister of Information Technology and Law and Justice, at a function organised by Indian Council for Cultural Relations in New Delhi.

JD-U upbeat over Assocham report lauding Bihar

June 3, 2013 at 11:05 PM

Patna, June 3 (IANS) Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leaders are upbeat with an Assocham the report claiming that Bihar is growing at a faster rate than Gujarat.

Ritu Kumar's new collection ode to Chanderi saris( With Images)

June 3, 2013 at 10:09 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Ritu Kumar has come up with her latest collection of Chanderi saris and says the new range of six-yards is an ode to a woman's beauty and the fabric's heritage.

Srikkanth joins 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6'

June 3, 2013 at 7:45 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Former India skipper Krishnamachari Srikkanth is set to show his dancing skills in the sixth season of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa". The cricketer will make his entry soon on the dance reality show.

Srikkanth joins 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6'

June 3, 2013 at 7:45 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Former India skipper Krishnamachari Srikkanth is set to show his dancing skills in the sixth season of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa". The cricketer will make his entry soon on the dance reality show.

Srikkanth joins 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6'

June 3, 2013 at 7:45 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Former India skipper Krishnamachari Srikkanth is set to show his dancing skills in the sixth season of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa". The cricketer will make his entry soon on the dance reality show.

Srikkanth joins 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6'

June 3, 2013 at 7:45 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Former India skipper Krishnamachari Srikkanth is set to show his dancing skills in the sixth season of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa". The cricketer will make his entry soon on the dance reality show.

Kashmir film festival shares experiences of its people

June 3, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (ANI): A three-day film festival, featuring documentaries on Kashmir, hopes to highlight the actual situation prevailing in the state.

J-K government imparts technical training to unemployed youth

June 2, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Kathua, June 2 (ANI): In an endeavour to impart technical education to nearly 20, 000 unemployed youth, the Jammu and Kashmir government is taking all possible steps.

Music, dance therapy helps disabled children dream big (Feature)

June 2, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Gulshan Kumar has come a long way from being the polio-stricken wheelchair-bound son of a washerman to performing in the House of Commons in London.

Bahraini lawyers to train Indian social workers

June 1, 2013 at 6:58 PM

Dubai, June 1 (IANS) Lawyers in Bahrain will train Indian social workers to familiarise them with the laws of the country.

Akshay Kumar launches trailer of film 'Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai Again'

June 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): Akshay Kumar recently unveiled the promo of his upcoming crime-drama flick 'Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai Again' in Mumbai.

To consult lawyers on wife's appearance in CBI court: Karunanidhi

June 1, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Chennai, June 1 (IANS) DMK president M. Karunanidhi said Saturday he would consult lawyers and chart out a course of action over the personal appearance of his wife Dayalu Ammal before a CBI court.

Pooja Kumar performs own stunts for 'Vishwaroopam 2'

June 1, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Chennai, June 1 (IANS) Actress Pooja Kumar, who has featured in films like "Flavors" and "Anjaana Anjaani", has performed her own underwater stunts for Kamal Haasan's upcoming multi-lingual action-drama "Vishwaroopam 2".

Ranbir to turn detective for Anurag Basu

May 31, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) After mesmerising audiences with his performance as mute Barfi in Anurag Basu's film with the same name, the actor is all set to play a detective in the director's next "Jagga Jasoos".

Court refuses to quash Delhi top cop's appointment

May 31, 2013 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday dismissed a plea challenging the appointment of Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar on the grounds of alleged abuse of power and rights violation.

First look of 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Again' unveiled

May 30, 2013 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (ANI): The first trailer of Balaji Motion Picture's awaited movie, 'One Upon A Time In Mumbaai Again', was released in dingy by-lanes of a Mumbai chawl.

Wrestling will make it to 2020 Olympics: Sushil Kumar (Lead, changing dateline)

May 29, 2013 at 11:16 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) With wrestling being shortlisted for the Summer Games, India's double Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar is confident that his sport will be able to make the cut for the 2020 Olympics.

Eid big enough for two films: Akshay Kumar

May 29, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar said the festival of Eid was big enough to accommodate two films, SRK's "Chennai Express" and his "Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Again".

Wrestling will make it to 2020 Olympics: Sushil Kumar

May 29, 2013 at 11:00 PM

St. Petersburg, May 29 (IANS) India's double Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar is confident that his sport will be able to make the cut for the 2020 Olympics after being shortlisted for the Summer Games.

Court reserves order on Delhi top cop's appointment

May 29, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday reserved its verdict on a petition challenging the appointment of Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar on the grounds of alleged abuse of power and rights violation.

Aditi finds Akshay incredible actor

May 28, 2013 at 9:25 PM

Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Actress Aditi Rao Hydari praises "Boss" co-star Akshay Kumar's "disciplined" and "full on masti" attitude and feels privileged to have worked in the 'Khiladi' Kumar's home production.

'Aashiqui 2' joins Rs.100 crore club

May 28, 2013 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Director Mohit Suri's musical saga "Aashiqui 2" has become the latest to join the Rs.100 crore club and the producers are elated.

Nepal introduces identity cards for all Everest summiteers

May 28, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Beijing, May 28 (Xinhua-ANI): Nepal on Tuesday launched a new system of providing identity cards to all summiteers of Mt. Everest (Qomolongma) so that they get recognition and respect in their daily lives.

Aditi finds Akshay incredible actor

May 28, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Actress Aditi Rao Hydari praises "Boss" co-star Akshay Kumar's "disciplined" and "full on masti" attitude and feels privileged to have worked in the 'Khiladi' Kumar's home production.

Ram Jethmalani expelled from BJP for six years

May 28, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (ANI): Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani was expelled from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday for six years for 'breach of discipline'.

Ram Jethmalani expelled from BJP for six years

May 28, 2013 at 4:06 PM

As it was expected, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled senior lawyer and MP Ram Jethmalani from the primary membership of party for six years over "breach of discipline". The party?s parliamentary board had taken a decision in these regards.

BJP expels Jethmalani for six years

May 28, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled senior lawyer and MP Ram Jethmalani from the primary membership of party for six years over "breach of discipline".

India, Slovenia discuss bilateral cooperation

May 28, 2013 at 12:44 AM

Ljubljana (Slovenia), May 28 (IANS) India and Slovenia have held talks over bilateral cooperation in various sectors including economy, culture, and especially their parliaments.

Now, Balakrishna Pillai wants son back in Kerala cabinet

May 27, 2013 at 11:49 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 27 (IANS) For more than a year, veteran Kerala politician and chairman of Kerala Congress (Pillai) R. Balakrishna Pillai's only demand was the ouster of his son from the cabinet. On Monday, he did a volte-face.

Sports Minister Jitendra Kumar says players made our heads hang in shame

May 26, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Jitendra Kumar on Sunday said all our heads hang in shame in the wake of the Indian Premier League's infamous spot-fixing row.

Indian frontline battleships visit Malaysian waters

May 26, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 26 (ANI): Four Indian frontline battleships on an operational deployment to the South China Sea and the Western Pacific have made a port call in the country.

Deepti Naval documentary on Balraj Sahni hits roadblock

May 26, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) Films about Indian cinema's legendary personalities are still a rarity. And one of those rare attempts is being made by Deepti Naval - she is keenly interested in making a non-fictional film on the life and times of that amazingly naturalistic actor Balraj Sahni, but facing certain problems.

Kerala governor turns commoner at airport

May 24, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 24 (IANS) Kerala Governor Nikhil Kumar turned a commoner after flying in from New Delhi when Air India failed to open the VIP exit door for him, airport sources said Friday.

'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' to release in Russia in July

May 24, 2013 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) His grandfather Raj Kapoor is adored in Russia, and now Ranbir Kapoor's forthcoming film "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" is being lined up for release there in July.

My father, my inspiration: Shruti Haasan

May 22, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Actress Shruti Haasan, daughter of veteran actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan, says her father has been very inspiring for her. She marvels at her father's dedication and says he has the same enthusiasm that a newcomer has for his work.

'Chandila was to do spot fixing in another IPL match'

May 22, 2013 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Ajit Chandila of Rajasthan Royals was about to spot-fix in another Indian Premiere League (IPL) match too for which he had taken Rs.15 lakh from a Punjab-based bookie, police claimed here Wednesday.

Indian-origin men jailed in Malaysia

May 22, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Singapore, May 22 (IANS) A court in Malaysia has sentenced two Indian-origin men to separate jail terms for brutally assaulting a Nigerian that led to his death.

Chandy under pressure to re-induct minister

May 21, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 21 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy is under pressure from various quarters to re-induct former state forests and sports minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar into his cabinet.

'Online system for single-window clearance ready in three months'

May 21, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) An online mechanism, which will provide single-window clearance to foreign filmmakers keen to shoot in India, will be ready in three months, Information & Broadcasting Secretary Uday Kumar Varma said at the India Pavilion at the ongoing Cannes International Film Festival.

Producer C.V. Kumar to turn two shorts into feature films (With Image)

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Chennai, May 21 (IANS) Producer C.V. Kumar, who has already introduced two short filmmakers into the industry with projects like "Pizza" and "Soodhu Kavvum", is set to turn two more shorts into feature films in Tamil soon.

Another arrest in IPL spot fixing case

May 21, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Former Ranji player Baburao Yadav is the latest to be arrested for spot fixing in the Indian Premier League, Delhi Police said Tuesday.

Nitish Kumar rules out rift among Bihar coalition partners

May 20, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Patna, May 20 (ANI): Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, ruled out rift among coalition partners in the State and added that each party had its own ideology and agenda.

Indian boxers win European title, create history

May 20, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Limassol (Cyprus), May 20 (IANS) Indian boxers scaled new frontiers as they powered through to claim the top rank and bag the 2013 Invitational FXTM International Limassol Boxing Cup.

IPL Scam: No pressure on us, say Delhi Police

May 20, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Delhi Police Monday said there was no pressure on them to go soft on the three Rajasthan Royals players accused of spot fixing as officials of the Indian cricket board's anti-corruption unit met the capital's police chief seeking cooperation in the case.

IPL scam: No pressure on us, says Delhi Police chief

May 20, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Delhi Police Monday said there was no pressure on them to go soft on the three Rajasthan Royals players accused of spot-fixing and clarified that the team management had not so far filed a First Information report (FIR) against the trio.