Lamba Kund Ka

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

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

Flood alert in Agra

June 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM

With reports of huge discharges from upstream barrages, authorities in Agra have cautioned people living along the Yamuna banks to shift to safer places.

Army rescuing stranded pilgrims in rain-battered Uttarakhand (With Image)

June 17, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Lucknow, June 17 (IANS) Hundreds of pilgrims, cut off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli following incessant rains and landslides, were Monday evacuated to safer places by Indian Army troops, a defence spokesman said. Further evacuation was disrupted due to extensive landslides in the area.

'Fukrey' makes SRK nostalgic (Movie Snippets)

June 17, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Watching fun-filled youth-based film "Fukrey" took superstar Shah Rukh Khan down memory lane. He has heaped praises on the movie's cast and director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba.

Zol to lead India juniors in Australia tri-series

June 15, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Bangalore, June 15 (IANS) Maharashtra batsman Vijay Zol, 18, will lead the junior Indian team in the tri-series to be played in Australia in June-July.

Richa was perfect choice for Bholi Punjaban: Farhan Akhtar

June 15, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Mumbai, June 15 (IANS) "Fukrey" producer Farhan Akhtar says actress Richa Chadda fitted the character of Bholi Punjaban in the movie like a glove.

'Fukrey' - intelligently funny! (IANS Movie Review - Rating: ***)

June 15, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Film: "Fukrey"; Cast: Pulkit Samrat, Richa Chadda, Manjot Singh, Ali Fazal, Varun Sharma, Vishakha Singh, Priya Anand and Pankaj Tripathi; Director: Mrigdeep Singh Lamba; Rating: ***

Language no barrier for Priya Anand

June 13, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Actress Priya Anand, who hails from south, is now part of Bollywood films and says language doesn't create any obstacle for her.

Priyanka Chopra's father passes away at 64

June 10, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra?s father Dr. Ashok Chopra passes today at the Kokilaben Ambani hospital in Mumbai. He was battling with cancer. Chopra was critically ill for past few days and was later admitted to the hospital

Be strong Priyanka, says B-town on her father's demise

June 10, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Bollywood celebrities condoled the death of Ashok Chopra, and said to his bereaved actress-daughter Priyanka Chopra "be strong".

Woman, 79, strangled to death in Gurgaon heist

June 9, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Gurgaon, June 9 (IANS) A 79-year-old woman was strangled to death by four people working as painters in her house in Gurgaon, Delhi's well-known suburb in Haryana, police said Sunday.

'Fukrey' demanded fresh faces: Farhan Akhtar

June 6, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) "Fukrey" features young actors, who are one or two films old, and producer Farhan Akhtar says the script demanded a "fresh cast".

Ram Sampath is a genius, says Pulkit Samrat

June 1, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) Music pulls in the audience for films, and actor Pulkit Samrat gives full credit to composer Ram Sampath for creating "killer" tunes for the forthcoming movie "Fukrey".

Devotees take holy dip at natural hot water spring in Badrinath

May 23, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Badrinath (Uttarakhand), May 23 (ANI): Devotees took holy dip at a natural hot water spring, located near the revered Hindu shrine in Badrinath.

'Fukrey' - peppy, fun to suit youth tastes (Music Review)

May 19, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Film: "Fukrey"; Music Director: Ram Sampath; Singers: Amjad Bagadwa, Ram Sampath, Yash Divecha, Vrashal Chavan, Mika Singh, Tarannum Malik, RanaMajumder, Clint Cabral, Neisha Maskarenhas, Mimosa Pinto, Kailash Kher, Keerthi Sagathia, Pradipta Guha, Clinton Cerejo and Sona Mohapatra; Rating: ***

School teacher rapes student in a village in Haryana

May 17, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Jind (Haryana), May 17 (ANI): Situation in Narwana town of Haryana turned grim, as locals demanded enquiry into the rape of a school girl by the teacher.

'Fukrey' music launched with band, baja, horses!

May 14, 2013 at 11:18 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The music of forthcoming movie "Fukrey" was launched with the lead actors of film making a grand entry at the venue on horses here Tuesday.

'Thanks Mom' says Bollywood

May 11, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) With Mother's Day being celebrated Sunday, some of Bollywood's well-known celebrities remember the memorable moments they spent with their mothers and feel they are not meant to be loved for just one day.

A lot in 'Fukrey' from director's life: Pulkit Samrat

May 10, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) "Bittoo Boss" fame Pulkit Samrat says director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba has incoporated his real life experience in "Fukrey".

Big B wraps up 'Satyagraha' shoot (Movie Snippets)

April 24, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has finished shooting for upcoming political drama "Satyagraha" in which he plays an activist.

Richa finds Madhuri perfect combo of actor-dancer

April 23, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Madhuri Dixit is an ideal combination of a good actress and dancer, says Richa Chadda and adds that the Bollywood diva is like a "mirchi".

Why are only male bonding films singled out: Farhan Akhtar

April 13, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actor-producer Farhan Akhtar, who is known for his 'bromance' films and whose next production "Fukrey" also revolves around boys, wonders why movies on such a subject draws special interest.

Raninder re-elected NRAI president

April 6, 2013 at 4:05 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Raninder Singh was Saturday re-elected unopposed as the president of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

Dinner for Pricks - live entertainment with a twist

April 4, 2013 at 7:09 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Dinner for Pricks, a satirical theatre production poking fun at the high-strung elite of the city, is set to enthrall people across three cities this month. It will be teamed up with sumptuous food and free-flowing wine.

Farhan Akhtar gets animated jingle for 'Fukrey'

March 30, 2013 at 6:58 PM

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Actor-director Farhan Akhtar, who is all set to produce a film with the unlikely title of "Fukrey", has come up with an animated jingle for it, composed by Ram Sampath and written by Vipul Vig.

Priya Anand proud of her career's progress

March 20, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Actress Priya Anand is proud of the way her career is shaping up in Bollywood, despite the fact that she has no filmy connections.

Promotional song in 'Fukrey' fun: Priya Anand

March 18, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Actress Priya Anand, who will be seen in Farhan Akhtar's production "Fukrey", says she recently shot for a promotional song for the film and is excited about it.

I knew Dhawan would come good: Coach Sinha

March 16, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Mohali, March 16 (IANS) Tarak Sinha is a coach many Delhi cricketers swear by. He has a knack of spotting talent and if he sees a spark in any cricketer he is bound to go places. The latest to come out of his stable of long list of international cricketers is Shikhar Dhawan.

Three held for robbing elderly couple

March 14, 2013 at 11:02 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Three people, including a driver, were arrested here for assaulting and robbing an elderly couple at their house, police said Thursday.

Yamuna activists threaten indefinite fast

March 12, 2013 at 10:22 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Activists heading the Yamuna Bachao Andolan Tuesday threatened to sit on an indefinite fast from Wednesday if the government failed to release more water into the river.

Thousands march to save Yamuna

March 5, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Mathura, March 5 (IANS) Thousands of people, led by saints and activists from Braj region, continued with their foot-march Tuesday towards Delhi, demanding release of water from a reservoir in Haryana into the "dying" Yamuna river.

Richa wraps up 'Fukrey' shooting (Movie Snippets)

March 3, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Actress Richa Chadda, who got critical acclaim for her performance in "Gangs of Wasseypur", says her "Fukrey" shooting is completed.

Kareena showstopper for LFW Summer/Resort 2013

February 26, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor has been named showstopper for the second consecutive year for Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2013. She will flaunt creations by Namrata Joshipura who is the grand finale designer.

Ravi Kishan to fight elections

February 22, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan is set to enter the field of politics and reveals that he will be fighting elections.

'Zila Ghaziabad' - a disorderly orchestra with competent actors (IANS Hindi Film Review)

February 22, 2013 at 1:30 PM

Film: 'Zila Ghaziabad'; Directed by: Anand Kumar; Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Vivek Oberoi, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Chandrachur Singh, Ravi Kishan, Divya Dutta; Rating:**1/2

'Zila Ghaziabad' gets 'A' certificate with cuts

February 20, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Director Anand Kumar is upset and disappointed that his film "Zila Ghaziabad", releasing Friday, has got an 'A' Certificate and that too with cuts.

Item numbers are like special appearances: Geeta Basra

February 10, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Music and dance are the USPs of any Indian movie, feels Geeta Basra, who is doing an item number in "Zilla Ghaziabad" and claims "many come to watch a film just for one song".

Maria would've left me if I had smooching scenes: Arshad Warsi (Interview)

February 9, 2013 at 2:19 PM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Arshad Warsi believes he will never be comfortable doing bold scenes on the big screen but says he made an exception for the kissing scene with Vidya Balan in "Ishqiya" because he and wife Maria Goretti were confident about Vishal Bhardwaj.

Sanjay caught between 'Policegiri', 'Peekay' (Movie Snippets)

February 7, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Actor Sanjay Dutt was in the midst of shooting for "Policegiri" in Hyderabad when he received a call from director Rajkumar Hirani, asking if he would like to work in "Peekay". Now the actor is comfortably juggling between the two projects.

Four new faces to shine at Lakme Fashion Week

January 31, 2013 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The upcoming Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/Resort 2013 will launch four new models on the runway.

Avoid higher reaches of Himachal

January 18, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Shimla, Jan 18 (IANS) Moderate to heavy snowfall continued across Himachal Pradesh for the second day Friday, and the government advised local people and tourists not to venture to the state's higher reaches.

Minisha Lamba turns 28

January 18, 2013 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): Bollywood actress Minisha Lamba is celebrating her 28th birthday today.

Court refuses to stay Bharti Infratel public issue

December 11, 2012 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday refused to stay the initial public offering (IPO) of Bharti Infratel Ltd (BIL) on a petition alleging that the foundation of the issue is fraudulent.

Shilpa to wear Anjalee?Arjun's creation at Miss Universe finale (With Image)

November 18, 2012 at 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Designer duo Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor have been roped in to design the finale costume for Miss India Universe 2012 Shilpa Singh.

'Satisfaction' word not in actor's dictionary: Ssumier

November 4, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Television actor Ssumier R. Pasricha says an actor is never satisfied as he always looks for something more in his character

Minissha Lamba not a risk taker

October 17, 2012 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Actress Minissha Lamba has been in the film industry for almost seven years but likes to play safe when it comes to choosing a script.

Life comes full circle for Minissha

October 16, 2012 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Actress Minissha Lamba, who is the brand ambassador of Japanese company Fujifilms, launched the latest XF1 camera range Tuesday here and said that she feels close to the brand for personal reason.

'Few lessons learnt from 1962 war'

October 13, 2012 at 10:24 AM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) India was engaged in a bruising war with China in 1962 because the apparatus of the state was at fault but no lessons seem to have been learnt from this, diplomatic, military and media veterans of the "humiliation" that the country suffered 50 years ago lamented.

Advani writing blogs to compete with Modi, says Congress

October 1, 2012 at 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (ANI): Congress Party on Monday alleged that the fear of being overtaken by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has compelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani to increase writing blogs.

Rest of India favourites to defend Irani Cup (Preview)

September 20, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Bangalore, Sep 20 (IANS) With the cricketing attention firmly on the Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, a truncated Rajasthan, the reigning Ranji Trophy champions, take on Rest of India in the five-day Irani Trophy game, the traditional domestic season opener here from Friday.

Shiva's mace procession begins in Himachal

September 17, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Chamba, Sep 17 (IANS) The traditional 'Chhari Yatra' or the procession with the mace of Lord Shiva has started from this town, 450 km from the state capital, on its onward journey to the Manimahesh Lake, an official said Monday.

Kunal Kapoor's 'Luv Shuv Tey...' to come out in November (Movie Snippets)

September 12, 2012 at 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Kunal Kapoor and Huma Qureshi-starrer "Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana" is set to hit theatres Nov 2.

Richa Chadda to play don in 'Fukrey'

September 10, 2012 at 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Actress Richa Chadda, seen in crime thriller "Gangs Of Wasseypur", is set to play a mafia don in Farhan Akhtar's next production "Fukrey", a comedy.

Box office offers mix bag this Friday (IANS preview)

August 29, 2012 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) With three different films from three different genres coming out this week, viewers are spoiled for choice. They can take a pick from "Joker", a sci-fi drama, comedy "I M 24" or children's film "Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid" as all are releasing Friday.

Chitrangada game for more item songs

August 29, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Chitrangada Singh is open to doing more item songs after her first such song "Kaafirana" has been received well.

I became better with every film: Bipasha (Movie Snippets) (With Image)

August 26, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Mumbai, Aug 26 (IANS) An actor by chance, former model Bipasha Basu says that she learnt on the job and that each film taught her something.

Sonakshi's prediction rings true for 'Ek Tha Tiger'

August 21, 2012 at 12:56 PM

Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Actor Sonakshi Sinha, who had earlier stated that "Ek Tha Tiger" will be a super hit, is happy that her prediction has come true.

Why is Akshay missing from 'Joker' promotions?

August 20, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) While Farah Khan can be seen promoting husband Shirish Kunder's directorial venture "Joker", lead actor of the movie Akshay Kumar is missing from all the action.

Elderly man tries suicide in Metro station, critically injured

August 15, 2012 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) A 60-year-old man was critically injured and may lose his hand after he tried to commit suicide by jumping in front of a Delhi Metro train Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Shadab Faridi to sing for 'Dabangg 2' (Movie Snippets)

August 13, 2012 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Shadab Faridi, the soulful voice behind "Tu hi haqeeqat" song, has been roped in to sing for the sequel of 2010 blockbuster "Dabangg".

'Designers compromise on quality to bring prices down'

August 8, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) With the Indian fashion growing immensely and young designers entering the market, it is an uphill task to make profits. Ace designer Tarun Tahiliani feels many are forced to sacrifice on quality to stay within their prescribed price range and garner business.

LFW Winter-Festive puts spotlight on new talents, Indian weaves (Curtain-raiser )

August 1, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) It will be a celebration of Indian weaves, crafts and young talent. The Lakme Fashion Week Winter-Festive 2012, which kickstarts here Friday, will present collections by a mix of veterans and new generation designers -- and gorgeous actress Kareena Kapoor will add extra zing to it by walking the ramp at the grand finale.

BJP stages protests in Delhi against public molestation of girl in Assam

July 19, 2012 at 10:00 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters and women activists on Thursday staged a mass protest rally against the recent public molestation of a girl in Assam.

Molestation case: Mamta Sharma to visit Guwahati

July 18, 2012 at 12:00 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (ANI): National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Mamta Sharma is expected to visit Guwahati on Wednesday to probe the molestation of a young girl outside a pub on July 9.

BJP questions Sonia on Guwahati molestation case handling

July 17, 2012 at 5:52 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party Tuesday demanded a "statement" from Congress president Sonia Gandhi over the way the Guwahati molestation case was handled by the Congress government in Assam.

Guwahati Girl Molestation Case: CID now probe the case, arrest now reaches to 11

July 17, 2012 at 1:59 PM

The Assam Government, which is facing criticism over Guwahati molestation case in which a group of 50 men molested a teenage girl outside a bar in the state capital on July 09 night, has decided to hand over the case to Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Assam........

Women's Commission hails Assam Govt's efforts in girl molestation case

July 17, 2012 at 12:08 PM

Guwahati, July 17 (ANI): All-India Women Congress secretary and state in-charge, Punam Rani Wangkhem has hailed the sincere efforts of Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi in searching for the culprits involved in molestation case of a girl in Guwahati.

NCW for fast track court in Assam girl molestation case

July 14, 2012 at 8:40 PM

Guwahati, July 14 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) Saturday suggested a special fast track court for trial of attackers of the Guwahati girl who was molested and stripped in public by 11 youths last Monday night.

Katrina sacrifices family time for 'Ek Tha Tiger' (Movie Snippets)

July 13, 2012 at 7:52 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) It seems Katrina Kaif doesn't like to compromise when it comes to her professional life. The actress cut short her family vacation to be at the launch of the first song of her upcoming film "Ek Tha Tiger".

'Joker', Akshay's 100th film first look revealed

July 12, 2012 at 12:30 PM

The first look of 'Khiladi' of bollywood Akshay Kumar's 100th film 'Joker' has been released on Wednesday on 11th July. The films stars Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead role while the other starcast include Shreyas Talpade, Minnisha Lamba and Asrani.

Kareena may do a catwalk at LFW finale

July 10, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Bollywood veteran actress Kareena Kapoor will most probably do a catwalk at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) winter-festive 2012 grand finale. The event is to be held at Mumbai on Aug 3-7 and will be jointly presented by designer Kallol Dutta and duo Pankaj-Nidhi.

Kareena to catwalk at LFW finale?

July 10, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor is likely to walk the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) winter-festive 2012 runway at the grand finale to be jointly presented by designer Kallol Dutta and duo Pankaj-Nidhi.

U.S. drone strike kills six militants in Pak's North Waziristan: Officials

June 27, 2012 at 9:52 PM

Islamabad, June 27 (ANI): At least six suspected militants were reportedly killed after a U.S. drone fired two missiles at a house of a local tribesman in the Shawal area of North Waziristan, a security official has said.

Toxic gases kill four in Rajasthan well

June 17, 2012 at 9:14 PM

Jaipur, June 17 (IANS) Four men, aged between 20 and 40 years, Sunday suffocated to death due to poisonous gases in a 30-feet-deep well in Rajasthan, police said.

Selling fashion the pop-up way

June 12, 2012 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) They pop up, and then vanish! Pop-up shops, a concept popular abroad, has caught the fancy of the country's fashion designers and retail houses that are adopting the trend to create hype for their brands, to offer customers a different environment, and for lucrative business.

Ranbir, Rishi shake a leg at IIFA

June 10, 2012 at 3:28 AM

Singapore, June 10 (IANS) Father-son duo Rishi and Ranbir Kapoor set the stage on fire here Saturday at the 13th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards by performing together for the first time.

Kallol Datta, Pankaj-Nidhi to present LFW grand finale

May 24, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Fashion designers Kallol Datta and Pankaj-Nidhi have been chosen as the grand finale presenters for the upcoming winter-festive 2012 season of Lakme Fashion Week (LFW), to be held here Aug 3-7.

BOC India's three plants in advanced stages of commissioning

May 17, 2012 at 10:42 PM

Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) Industrial gas manufacturer BOC India, a member of the Germany-based the Linde Group, Thursday said its three plants at Jamshedpur, Taloja and Rourkela are in the advanced stage of commissioning.

BJP MP demands urgent attention to Arunachal dam issue

May 9, 2012 at 7:02 PM

Guwahati, May 9 (IANS) Rajya Sabha MP and BJP national spokesman Tarun Vijay Wednesday raised the issue of the ongoing opposition to mega dams in Arunachal Pradesh and demanded that the central government consider the issue at the earliest.

Delhi-based Jet Airways pilot commits suicide

April 28, 2012 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) A 27-year-old Jet Airways pilot committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan inside his residence here, police said Saturday.

Explore Shilllong, says filmmaker Chinmoy Sarmah

April 22, 2012 at 8:36 PM

Shillong, April 22 (IANS) Corporate honcho-turned-filmmaker Chinmoy Sarmah is making "Shillong" with Arfi Lamba, who acted in the Oscar-winning movie "Slumdog Millionaire". He says the aim is to tell Bollywood to explore the capital of Meghalaya instead of going to the West.

Who's likely to head to Cannes from B-Town?

April 7, 2012 at 4:57 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The Cannes International Film Festival red carpet is not indifferent to Bollywood presence and this time again a number of celebrities, including Aishwarya Rai, Arjun Rampal and Bipasha Basu are likely to attend the gala, to be held May 16-27.

Terrorists continue to operate from Bangladesh, says former diplomat

April 5, 2012 at 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Apr.5 (ANI): The Prime Minister's Special Envoy, Mr. Satinder K Lamba, today said terrorists and insurgents continue to operate from Bangladesh despite the government's efforts to contain them.

Terrorists still operate from Bangladesh: PM's envoy

April 5, 2012 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Satinder K. Lamba, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's special envoy on Afghanistan-Pakistan, Thursday said terrorists and insurgents continue to operate from Bangladesh despite the neighbouring government's efforts to contain them.

Terrorists still operate from Bangladesh: PM's envoy

April 5, 2012 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Special Envoy Satinder K. Lamba Thursday said terrorists and insurgents still operated from Bangladesh despite Dhaka's efforts to contain them.

Fresh snowfall gives Manali tourism a boost

February 9, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Manali, Feb 9 (ANI): The tourism and hospitality sectors in Himachal Pradesh is likely to get a boost after fresh snowfall enveloped the states's Manali region this week.

Fresh snowfall gives Manali tourism a boost

February 9, 2012 at 2:33 PM

Manali, Feb 9 (ANI): The tourism and hospitality sectors in Himachal Pradesh is likely to get a boost after fresh snowfall enveloped the states's Manali region this week.

26th Surajkund Crafts Mela 2012 begins with a colorful note

February 1, 2012 at 11:57 AM

The much-awaited Surajkund Crafts Mela representing the handloom and handicraft traditions of rich Indian cultural heritage is to begin today with Aasam as the theme state for this year.

Solace to suffering humanity would surface from Arunachal, believes Shankaracharya

January 16, 2012 at 10:20 PM

Itanagar, Jan 16 (ANI): The next incarnation to provide solace to the suffering humanity would surface from the divine land of Arunachal Pradesh, according to Puri's Govardhan Pith Peetthadhish Jagat Guru Shankaracharya Adhokshajanandji Devtirth.

Lakhs take holy dip at Parasuram Kund on Makar Sankranti

January 15, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Itanagar, Jan 15 (ANI): Over 1,20,000 devotees from all over the country including Nepal took a holy dip at the Parsuram Kund on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Lakhs take holy dip at Parasuram Kund on Makar Sankranti

January 15, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Itanagar, Jan 15 (ANI): Over 1,20,000 devotees from all over the country including Nepal took a holy dip at the Parsuram Kund on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Centre to develop Ayodhya as tourist hub

November 25, 2011 at 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 25(ANI): The Union Tourism Ministry has sanctioned a project for revitalization of Ayodhya (Faizabad) as a special tourist destination in Uttar Pradesh.

Amitabh Bachchan promotes his film 'Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap' in Mumbai

June 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

Mumbai, June 26 (ANI): Actor Amitabh Bachchan promoted his upcoming film 'Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap' (Your Dad might be old!) in entertainment capital Mumbai on Saturday.

Mallika Sherawat welcomes more Indian representatives at Cannes

May 11, 2011 at 1:54 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (ANI): Actress Mallika Sherawat has expressed happiness at seeing more Indian faces at international film events like the Cannes Film Festival in France.

Antony to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar

May 4, 2011 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): In an endeavor to boost bilateral defence cooperation between India and its important partners in the Gulf, Defence Minister AK Antony will embark on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, beginning Saturday.

IBM commuter app predicts traffic jams before they happen!

May 3, 2011 at 5:40 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): For a few lucky drivers in San Francisco, traffic could soon be a thing of the past.

Surajkund fair, a major draw for art and craft lovers

February 9, 2011 at 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (ANI): The 25th Surajkund Crafts Mela is proving to be major attraction for art and craft lovers, besides international tourists.

Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam to hit Muscat Festival stage on Feb 11

February 6, 2011 at 1:12 PM

Muscat, Feb 6 (ANI): Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam will perform at the City Amphitheatre as part of the Muscat Festival on February 11.

Bollywood, Hollywood stars names linked to Dubai property scam

February 3, 2011 at 2:02 PM

Dubai, Feb 3 (ANI): The names of Bollywood actress Minissha Lamba and Hollywood movie star Tara Reid have been used in a property scam in the United Arab Emirates to fleece investors of more than nine million dirhams.

Antony says Lt. General Nanda acted against service decorum

December 8, 2010 at 5:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony today said that an army Court of Inquiry investigating the allegations of sexual misconduct against former Engineer-in- Chief Lt General AK Nanda has found that he "acted against service decorum".

SGPC hails inclusion of first Sikh in U.S. Army in three decades

November 13, 2010 at 9:53 PM

Amritsar, Nov.13 (ANI): Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhk Committee (SGPC) has hailed the inclusion of first Sikh in the U.S. Army in last three decades, as it believes that it will enable people to learn about Sikhs.