Kunwar

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

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

'Shriman vs Shrimati' ends in a tie

April 21, 2013 at 11:32 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The finale of dance reality show "Nach Baliye Shriman v/s Shrimati" saw both the teams lifting the winners trophy thus ending the three-week competition in a tie.

Kunwar Amarjeet eyeing dance film

April 19, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) After proving his dancing skills on the small screen, TV actor-dancer Kunwar Amarjeet Singh, currently seen in Star Plus' dance reality show "Sriman v/s Srimati", says next on his wish list is a dance-based movie.

Congress takes on Mulayam over concept of third front, others offer mixed views

March 25, 2013 at 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 25 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Monday denounced Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's concept of third front forming the government after 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Amid fog and icy winds, Bihar marks R-Day

January 26, 2013 at 10:24 AM

Patna, Jan 26 (IANS) Ignoring a dense fog and icy winds, hundreds of thousands across Bihar celebrated India's 64th Republic Day Saturday.

Another Bihar panchayat bans cell phones for girls

January 3, 2013 at 3:51 PM

Patna, Jan 3 (IANS) A panchayat in Bihar has banned the use of mobile phones by girls and ordered them not to wear short, tight and "provocative" dresses, a member of the village council said Thursday.

Moulin Rouge to appear on 'Dil Dosti Dance' (TV Snippets)

November 24, 2012 at 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Acclaimed dance and entertainment troupe Moulin Rouge has made inroads to Indian television with Channel V's youth show "D3: Dil Dosti Dance".

India promises tight security for upcoming series against Pakistan

November 5, 2012 at 4:55 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Nov.5 (ANI): The Indian Government on Monday said security for the upcoming bilateral series against Pakistan would be up to the mark and tight despite a threat by the Shiv Sena to disrupt the event.

Jaipur Literature Festival to focus on Indian writing

November 5, 2012 at 4:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Writers from India and abroad will meet at the sixth Jaipur Literature Festival at Diggi Palace in Jaipur Jan 24-28 for five days to discuss literature. The festival will also highlight Indian language writing to explore transitions in literary ethos.

Woman accuses Samajwadi Party MLA of rape, files complaint

October 8, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Lucknow, Oct 8 (IANS) The ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) found itself embroiled in controversy as one of its legislators was accused by a woman of keeping her hostage and raping her over four months. The MLA, Madan Singh Gautam, said he had nothing to do with the case and was being 'framed'.

At least nine climbers killed in Nepal avalanche

September 24, 2012 at 11:31 AM

Kathmandu, Sep.24 (ANI): At least nine climbers have been killed in avalanche in northern part of Nepal's Gorkha district.

JNU goes to students' union polls Friday

September 13, 2012 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) elections will take place here Friday with around 30 candidates fighting for the posts of president, vice-president, general secretary and joint secretary. The results will be out by Saturday.

Let sports be freed of politicians, says Uttarakhand MLA

August 24, 2012 at 9:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): A politician feels that sports in India needs to be freed from the clutches of the political class. He believes that only when politicians are removed from the management of sports bodies, will India perform better internationally.

Violence erupts during student seminar at Bihar varsity

August 9, 2012 at 8:33 PM

Arrah (Bihar), Aug.9 (ANI): Irked over the suspension of a student union president, students created a ruckus during a student seminar here on Thursday.

1952 Olympics: Babu leads bunch of no-hopers to fifth gold (Sports Special)

July 10, 2012 at 5:36 PM

The team selection ahead of the 1952 Games was marred by such controversy that India looked destined to return home from Finland empty handed. There was a near-riotous situation concerning the inclusion and omission of players to an extent that the critics wrote off the team, led by Kunwar Digvijay Singh 'Babu', as a bunch of no-hopers despite India having won four gold medals at consecutive Olympics.

1948 Olympics: Fourth gold medal healed wounds of partition (Sports Special)

July 9, 2012 at 5:20 PM

It was a wonder that India managed to field a team for the 1948 Olympics which were held on the conclusion of the World War II and a year after the traumatic partition that threw the sub-continent into a massive turmoil. But a record fourth gold medal brought back smiles on the faces of the people, who were struggling to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of the partition.

Uttarakhand CM tries to make peace with rival

June 12, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Dehradun, June 12 (IANS) Hoping to make peace, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna Tuesday allocated multiple responsibilities to his arch rival Harak Singh Rawat and six other legislators.

13 Indians die as plane crashes in Nepal (Sixth Lead)

May 14, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Kathmandu, May 14 (IANS) Thirteen Indians on a pilgrimage and two crew members were killed when a 20-seater plane slammed into a cliff in western Nepal Monday, authorities said. The six who dramatically survived included three Indians including two young girls.

13 Indians die as plane flies into Nepal cliff (Fifth Lead)

May 14, 2012 at 6:18 PM

Kathmandu, May 14 (IANS) Thirteen Indians on a pilgrimage were killed along with two crew members when their 20-seater aircraft slammed into a cliff in western Nepal Monday, less than seven months after 10 Indian tourists were killed in an air crash. The six survivors include three Indians.

13 Indians die as plane crashes into Nepal cliff

May 14, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Kathmandu, May 14 (IANS) Thirteen Indians were among the 15 people killed when their small aircraft dashed into a cliff in western Nepal Monday, less than seven months after 10 Indian tourists were killed in an air crash. Three of the six survivors were Indians.

13 Indians die in Nepal air crash (Third Lead)

May 14, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Kathmandu, May 14 (IANS) Thirteen Indians were among the 15 people killed when their 20-seater aircraft slammed into a cliff in western Nepal Monday, less than seven months after 10 Indian tourists were killed in an air accident. Six people miraculously survived the crash.

Woman gangraped in Noida, one arrested

April 8, 2012 at 10:17 PM

Noida, April 8 (IANS) A 30-year-old woman was drugged and gangraped by two men in a moving car in Noida and dumped near Kalindi Kunj in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh Police said Sunday. One of the accused was arrested.

Maya's favoured officials dumped

March 29, 2012 at 8:09 PM

Lucknow, March 29 (IANS) Favourite officials of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati were Thursday shunted out to posts that do not carry clout.

Maoists plant bomb at Bokaro, Railway personnel defuse it

January 12, 2012 at 1:15 PM

Bokaro, Jan 12 (ANI): A train tragedy was averted in Jharkhand as railway personnel located a bomb planted by suspected Maoists from a railway track in Bokaro.

Third volume of Hindi version of Moily's Ramayana Mahanveshnam launched

July 7, 2011 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (ANI): The third volume of Hindi version of "Shri Ramayana Mahanveshnam" authored by Union Law and Justice Minister M. Veerappa Moily was released here yesterday.

In Karachi, Indian delegation calls for ending cross-border mistrust

March 20, 2011 at 12:31 PM

Karachi, Mar. 20 (ANI): An Indian delegation participating in a seminar organized by the Institute of Business and Technology (BIZTEK) here, has called on the governments of India and Pakistan to take note of the changing times and work towards ending cross-border mistrust that has been in existence since the partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947.

Chhattisgarh Police arrested four Maoists

September 19, 2010 at 11:56 AM

Bastar (Chhattisgarh), Sep 19 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Police arrested four Maoists during a search operation in Bastar District on Saturday.

Four Maoists arrested in Chhattisgarh

September 16, 2010 at 9:57 PM

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh), Sep. 16 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Police have arrested four Naxals and recovered arms from their hideout in Rajnandgaon District.

Elaborate security arrangements for second test match

November 21, 2009 at 12:45 PM

Kanpur, Nov 21 (ANI): The Green Park Stadium here is all set to host the second cricket test match between India and Sri Lanka from Tuesday.

Jnanpith Award presented to Kunwar Narain

October 7, 2009 at 1:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil bestowed the 41st Jnanpith award for the year 2005 to Kunwar Narain, a titan among Hindi language poets.

NHRC seminar on "Right to Information, Human Rights ends

May 22, 2009 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): A two day national seminar on "Right to Information, Human Rights: The Present Scenario", organized by the National Human Rights Commission concluded in New Delhi today.

Private eyes keep track of rival moves in polls

May 11, 2009 at 10:25 AM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Moles, dossiers, big money...may sound like the perfect ingredients of a spy thriller, but these have actually become vital to political intelligence gathering in India - a phenomenon seen like never before in the 2009 Lok Sabha elections.

Agra's candidates chary of taking on monkeys

May 1, 2009 at 8:34 AM

Agra, May 1 (IANS) Monkeys may be a major menace for the citizens of Agra but the candidates seeking votes are wary of taking them on as they feel their action could offend those who see the animals as holy.

Mayawati upset with EC over transfer of top state officer

April 8, 2009 at 4:06 PM

Lucknow, Apr 8 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Wednesday criticised the Election Commission for its decision to transfer UP Principal Secretary of Home Kunwar Fateh Bahadur.

Election Commission sacks UP Principal Secretary

April 8, 2009 at 1:01 AM

Taking serious note of "partial conduct" as an impediment to free and fair elections, the Election Commission on Tuesday ordered the removal of Uttar Pradesh Principal Secretary

Poll panel orders removal of Uttar Pradesh home secretary

April 7, 2009 at 7:48 PM

Lucknow, April 7 (IANS) The Election Commission Tuesday ordered the Uttar pradesh government to remove Principal Home Secretary Kunwar Fateh Bahadur ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

BSP's Kunwar Devendra Singh to contest from Etah

February 28, 2009 at 1:56 PM

Etah (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 28 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has declared sitting Etah MP Kunwar Devendra Singh as its candidate from the Etah parliamentary constituency.

Padma Vibhushan for philosopher Chattopadhyaya

January 26, 2009 at 1:09 AM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) D.P. Chattopadhyaya, founding chairman of the Indian Council of Philosophical Research, has been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honour, while management guru C.K. Prahlad, economist Isher Judge Ahluwalia and historian Ramachandra Guha are among the Padma Bhushan recepeints this year.

Literacy, foeticide, malnutrition - issues galore for women leaders

January 8, 2009 at 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) It may seem like a small change but Shakuntala Devi's fight against the change in a widow's surname - from Devi to Kunwar - in Bihar is an issue big enough to strive for. A widow herself and having gone through the experience, she knows what she is talking about.

Uttar Pradesh court reinstates 18,000 dismissed policemen

December 8, 2008 at 8:12 PM

Allahabad, Dec 8 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court Monday ordered reinstatement of 18,000 policemen whose services were terminated by the Mayawati government shortly after she assumed office in 2007.

Two men die in army recruitment centre stampede in Punjab

December 1, 2008 at 7:50 PM

Amritsar, Dec 1 (IANS) The rush at an army recruitment rally near this Punjab city Monday claimed the lives of two youth in a stampede which broke out when the gates of the recruitment centre were opened early Monday.

Two killed in army recruitment camp stampede

December 1, 2008 at 1:37 PM

Amritsar, Dec 1 (IANS) At least two youth were killed in a stampede during an army recruitment process near this Punjab city Monday, the police said.

Third National Conference of CASPI and APDI on Oct 13

October 11, 2008 at 9:17 PM

Bangalore, Oct 11 (ANI/Business Wire India): The Third National Conference of CAPSI (Central Association of Private Security Industry) and APDI (Association of Private Detectives and Investigators) will be held in Bangalore on October 13.

Nepal plane crash kills 18, probe ordered

October 8, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kathmandu, Oct 8 (IANS) Eighteen people, mostly Western tourists, were killed when a small plane crashed and went up in flames in Nepal's mountainous north Wednesday while the country was busy celebrating Dashain, its biggest festival.

12 Germans among 18 killed in Nepal plane crash

October 8, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kathmandu, Oct 8 (IANS) Eighteen people, including 12 German and two Australian tourists, were killed when the plane they were travelling in went up in flames in remote northern Nepal Wednesday.

18 killed in Nepal plane crash

October 8, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kathmandu, Oct 8 (IANS) A small plane carrying 19 people Wednesday crashed in Nepal's remote mountainous north, killing all but the pilot and turning the celebration of the country's biggest festival Dashain into mourning.

18 killed in Nepal chopper crash

October 8, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kathmandu, Oct 8 (IANS) The celebration of Dashain, Nepal's biggest festival, turned into mourning Wednesday as a helicopter carrying 19 people crashed in the mountainous north, killing all but the pilot.

Pak Prez polls will be a three-way contest

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Islamabad, Aug.30 (ANI): The presidential election to be held in Pakistan next week will be a three-way contest, involving candidates of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Qaid (PML-Q).

I never did bold scenes in Raqeeb: Tanushree Datta

May 16, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Another controversy in the tinsel town, lead actress of Bollywood flick â??Raqeebâ??, Tanushree Datta claims she never did the â??boldâ?? scenes, which has been refuted by the film maker.