Everything you need to know about Mallick Kati: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Mallick Kati: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) The centenary of legendry artist Gopal Ghose, famed for ingenious handling of watercolours is now being celebrated with an exhibition of his works at an art gallery here, the organisers said Sunday.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Bollywood actress Prachi Desai says her mother has sacrificed "her dreams for me and I owe everything to her". She adds that she has yet to visit a theatre with her mom.
Bhubaneswar, April 15 (IANS) One person was killed and eight others injured, some of them critically, when one of the fire crackers they were making exploded in a village in Odisha's Puri district, police said Monday.
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Late superstar Rajesh Khanna's last film "Riyasat" will be released on his first death anniversary July 18, says director Ashok Tyagi, adding he has finally ironed out all the problems.
Guwahati, Apr 9 (ANI): Seven days of carnival for Rongali Bihu (traditional harvest festival), has kicked-off in Assam with the locals participating with great enthusiasm in the event organised ahead of it.
Guwahati, Mar 29 (ANI): In an endeavour to promote and preserve Assamese culture and traditions, a ten-day long Bihu dance training camp was organized in Guwahati.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 6 (IANS) Authorities Wednesday said they would continue to take over land for Posco's $12 billion proposed steel plant in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district despite protests by villagers.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 5 (IANS) An anti-displacement leader Tuesday launched an indefinite hunger strike in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district to protest the take-over of land by the authoroties for Posco's $12 billion steel plant.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 4 (IANS) Land acquisition for Posco's $12 billion steel plant in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district passed off peacefully Monday under heavy police deployment, an official said.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 4 (IANS) Land acquisition for Posco's $12 billion steel plant in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district passed off peacefully Monday under heavy police deployment, an official said.
Kolkata, Jan 26 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who has a penchant for courting controversies, effortlessly stirred yet another when she wondered at a public meeting whether she should beat up the prime minister for getting her demands met.
Kolkata, Jan 25 (IANS) Infamous for propagating hatred for CPI-M among party workers, Trinamool Congress leader Jyotipriya Mallick Thursday made personal attacks on several opposition leaders, prompting the Congress to mull taking legal action against him.
Kolkata, Dec 19 (IANS) The countrywide outrage over the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman in a moving bus in New Delhi resonated in Kolkata as people demanded exemplary punishment for the offenders and a tougher law to prevent further rapes.
Mali's Prime Minister Sheikh Modibo Diarra was arrested at his home late Monday night by the Kati military barracks. 60-year-old then resigned on state television.
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IANS) While its organisers may make tall claims, the 18th Kolkata International Film Festival turned out be a drab affair in stark contrast to the glamour heavy inaugural ceremony.
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard of the fourth and final day of the Delhi versus Odisha Ranji Trophy Group B tie at the Ferozshah Kotla here Monday.
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Delhi inched closer to victory as Odisha were left struggling at 229 for six in the second innings on the penultimate day of their Ranji Trophy tie at the Ferozshah Kotla here Sunday.
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard of the third day of the Delhi vs Odisha Ranji Trophy Group B tie here at the Ferozshah Kotla Sunday.
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Delhi tightened the noose on Odisha on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Group B tie by taking a 188-run first innings lead with the help of a stroke-filled 161 by former skipper Mithun Manhas after the second day's play here at the Ferozeshah Kotla Saturday.
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Scoreboard on Day Two of the Ranji Trophy Group B tie between Delhi and Odisha at the Ferozshah Kotla here Friday.
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard on Day One of the Ranji Trophy Group B tie between Delhi and Odisha at the Ferozshah Kotla here Friday.
Kolkata, Oct 16 (IANS) On the occasion of World Food Day, the West Bengal government has decided to provide free food grain to members of Toto community, one of country's oldest tribes, a state minister said Tuesday.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Vidya Balan's dare bare show in "The Dirty Picture" has bagged her a nomination in the best actress category at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSAs), for which Pakistani actress Humaima Mallick is also in competition for her role in "Bol".
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) In a triumph of soft power over the vagaries of diplomacy, around 100 young Bangladeshis are currently visiting India to build bridges of understanding between the two neighbours, whose ties have been dramatically transformed over the last two years, but still remain mired in perception-deficit.
Kolkata, Oct 9 (IANS) The West Bengal government, which probed allegations of starvation deaths in the state, Tuesday claimed the enquiry reports do not sustain the claims and no hunger deaths have taken place.
Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) Yesteryear actress and former censor board chief Asha Parekh turns 70 Tuesday and megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Arshad Warsi wished her on the ocassion.
Kolkata, Sept 4 (IANS) Two youth were arrested after they allegedly badly beat up an elderly homeopath doctor, leading to his death, after he objected to them passing vulgar comments against women in West Bengal's North 24 Pargas district, police said Tuesday.
Chennai, Aug 21 (IANS) Karnataka's miserable run continued in the Buchi Babu All-India Cricket Tournament as they slid to 27 for four after dismissing Gujarat for 195 here Tuesday.
25 sportsperson will be awarded Arjuna Awards this year, while Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna will be jointly given to Vijay Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt.
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) For the first time after Rajesh Khanna's death, his estranged wife Dimple Kapadia opened up about the time she spent with him. She said he was special and destined to be a superstar.
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Actress Dimple Kapadia has for the first time spoken about yesteryear superstar Rajesh Khanna after his death. She says he was special and destined to be a superstar.
New Delhi Aug 1(ANI): R D Burman nicknamed " Pancham " by Bollywood thespian Ashok Kumar following his bypass surgery done at London's top Princess Grace Hospital by the cardiac surgeons team of Dr Mukesh Hariawala and Dr John Wright, had confessed to Dr Hariawala that although Amitabh Bachchan was a rising star and a fine talented actor, he personally had a soft corner for Kaka and reserved the best musical tunes for him.
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The dark silhouettes of fishing boats anchored on the edge of the water in a misty haze of brown, ochre, black and inky blue draw the viewer to their shadowy depths. Artist Paresh Maity's early landscapes of riverine Bengal in watercolour have a haunting air about them.
Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) Prices of the humble potato, the common man's staple food, are likely to remain high till December, prompting the state government to continue selling the tuber through ration shops till prices decline.
Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) Prices of the humble potato, the common man's staple vegetable, are likely to remain high till December and will be sold through ration shops till prices decline, the state government has said.
Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) Nine-year-old grandson Aarav lit Rajesh Khanna's pyre Thursday at the Vile Parle cremetorium, said a close family friend.
Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) Braving the rain, thousand of fans gathered at Bollywood's first superstar Rajesh Khanna's home to be part of their icon's funeral procession here Thursday.
Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) Bollywood's first superstar Rajesh Khanna, who died here Wednesday, worked in about 160 films. Here are his top 10 movies:
Islamabad, July 18 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf Wednesday expressed his condolences on the death of renowned Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna.
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) It was not only Rajesh Khanna's persona that charmed audiences, but his songs were equally popular. From romantic numbers like "Mere Sapnon ki Raani", "Jai jai Shiv Shankar" to soothing ones like "Zindagi kaisi hai paheli" and "Achha to hum chalte hain", his songs were equally popular among his fans.
Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) For some he defined romance on screen, for some his heart-warming performances brought tears, and for a whole lot of Bollywood celebrities Rajesh Khanna, Hindi cinema's "first superstar", was the "phenomenon" whose "magic" will live on forever through his memorable films, dialogues and songs.
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) From the dizzying heights of fame to quiet shadows behind the arclights, Rajesh Khanna's life had a theatrical sweep, almost like one of his films. Bollywood's original superstar - simply the phenomenon to some - died in Mumbai Wednesday, leaving behind memories cast in celluloid of that famous crooked smile and head tilt. He was only 69.
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) An online signature campaign has sought action against alleged untouchability in a Rajasthan district where Dalit women are forced to remove footwear while passing through upper caste neighbourhoods, an activist said Thursday.
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) An online signature campaign has sought action against alleged untouchability in a Rajasthan district where Dalit women are forced to remove footwear while passing through upper caste neighbourhoods, an activist said Thursday.
Kuala Lumpur, July 12 (IANS) With dreams in their eyes, only 11 fit boys from Kolkata representing Yamaha India want to do their country proud as they take the field in the five-nation U-13 ASEAN Cup football tournament, starting here Friday.
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Yesteryears' superstar Rajesh Khanna who was admitted to a hospital here two weeks ago has been discharged, his wife Dimple Kapadia informed.
Kolkata, July 7 (IANS) With the prices of potato soaring, the West Bengalgovernment Saturday started selling the tuber from ration shops in the city and satellite town of Salt Lake.
Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Yesteryears' superstar Rajesh Khanna, who is being treated at Lilawati Hospital for almost two weeks, might be discharged over the weekend, according to a source close to the actor.
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) For some it denotes a victory call, for others a struggle against obstacles and important life lessons -- India's age-old tradition of kite flying is being interestingly woven into the plots and sub-plots of films like "Kai Po Che!", "Patang" and "Gattu" with varied metaphorical inferences.
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Recalling the magic of Rajesh Khanna's films, actor Anupam Kher says that other than the superstar's charm, his teaming up with musical duo - composer R.D. Burman and singer Kishore Kumar - contributed in making them bigger and better.
Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) Rajesh Khanna, who is undergoing treatment in Lilavati Hospital for the past six days, will be released in a day or two, his estranged wife Dimple Kapadia said Thursday.
Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) Yesteryears superstar Rajesh Khanna is much better but would have to stay in the hospital for "a couple of days", said his estranged wife, actress Dimple Kapadia, who is taking care of him.
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Rajesh Khanna, the superstar of the 1970s, is recovering and will be discharged from the hospital in a day or two, said actress and his estranged wife Dimple Kapadia.
Rajesh Khanna has been admitted to hospital after he stopped taking food for the past few days.
Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Producer Ashim Samanta is set to continue the legacy of Aradhana Films with his upcoming romantic flick "Yeh Jo Mohabbat hai".
Kolkata, June 17 (IANS) A Trinamool Congress leader known for his weird pronouncements has tossed up another one, asking his party cadres not to look at Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) workers for it will bring bad luck and even death.
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Actor Vishwajeet Pradhan has played the role of a cop a number of times, and he is set to be seen in the khaki uniform yet again in Soham Shah's "Sher". However, he says he fears being typecast and so doesn't say yes to playing the character easily.
Helsinki, June 14 (IANS) Nordic carrier Finnair will launch its first long-haul flight powered by bio-fuels to Asia, where India is a strategic market, to show its commitment towards environment protection and sustainable air transportation.
Colombo, May 15 (Xinhua-ANI): Sri Lanka is cracking down on foreigners working illegally and have requested for public assistance after an Indian national died while working in a local steel plant, an official said here on Tuesday.
Colombo, May 15 (IANS) Sri Lanka has cracked down on foreigners working illegally after an Indian died while working in a steel plant, an official said here Tuesday.
Islamabad, May 6 (IANS) At least eight people, including a police officer, have been gunned down in Pakistan's port city of Karachi in separate incidents, the Dawn reported Sunday.
Helsinki, April 6 (IANS) Nordic carrier Finnair has said it will focus on growing traffic between Europe and Asia, where it offers the shortest routes, to limit global warming pollution from aviation.
Addis Ababa, Mar 24 (ANI): The African Union has suspended Mali's membership following the military coup, which ousted president Amadou Toumani Tour?.
London, Feb 25 (ANI): Complaints over 'Dancing On Ice' judge Katarina Witt's low-cut outfits have sparked a feud between Britain and her home country Germany.
London, Feb 25 (ANI): Complaints over 'Dancing On Ice' judge Katarina Witt's low-cut outfits have sparked a feud between Britain and her home country Germany.
London, Feb 25 (ANI): Complaints over 'Dancing On Ice' judge Katarina Witt's low-cut outfits have sparked a feud between Britain and her home country Germany.
Talcher (Orissa), Aug 15 (ANI): As death toll due to dengue fever rises to 10 in Orissa, a three member central team surveyed through Talcher district to assess the ground situation in the region.
Jorhat, Apr 14 (ANI): Locals celebrated Bihu, the annual harvest festival with great zeal in Assam's Jorhat town on Thursday.
Washington, Dec 14 (ANI): US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressing her grief over the untimely demise of Richard C. Holbrooke, the Obama administration's special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan since 2009, said America has lost one of its fiercest champions and most dedicated public servants.
New Delhi, Dec.14 (ANI): India has expressed deep shock at the news of the untimely demise of Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke, the Obama administration's special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan since 2009, and offered condolences to the members of his family and friends.
New Delhi, Dec.14 (ANI): United States Ambassador to India, Timothy J. Roemer, today paid tribute to Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, whom he described as a consummate diplomat and a close friend, who dedicated his almost fifty years of public service to bringing peace to the world.
Washington, June 05 (ANI): Coffee giant Starbucks has reached an out of court settlement with Kati Moore, 20, who had alleged that the company failed to protect her from a sexually exploitative store manager.
Guwahati / Agartala, Jan 26 (ANI): It's festival time in India as the sun starts its northward journey, marking the beginning of the end of winter and the coming of spring.
Bhubaneswar, Nov 8(ANI): Fire fighters of Bhubaneswar in Orissa are all set to undergo an extensive training for catching snakes in the wake of a rise in the population of reptiles.
New Delhi, Aug. 25 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday directed former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje not to hold a proposed meeting of the MLAs on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Aug.25 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday issued show-cause notice to its disgruntled leader Arun Shourie over his outburst against the party and its leadership in the media.
New Delhi, Aug 25 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders met here today to discuss Arun Shourie's remarks against the party.
New Delhi, Aug.24 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Shourie on Monday asked the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) to takeover BJP's control and described the party's President Rajnath Singh as an "Humpty Dumpty".
New Delhi, May 30(IANS) Yesteryear's superstar Rajesh Khanna will be given the lifetime achievement award at the 10th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Macau next month.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) There was a time when folk songs were part and parcel of Bollywood films, but now popular rustic tunes seem to have gone missing from movies even though composers are experimenting with different genres far more than they used to.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Prominent schools in the capital Thursday said they were well equipped for any medical emergency among students and that 17-year-old Delhi girl Aakriti Bhatia's death after an asthma attack during school hours was 'unfortunate' and 'shocking'.
Kandhamal, Apr 16 (ANI): Shadow of last year's communal riots still looms large over villagers in Kandhmal in Orissa, making them ask for security on the polling day.
Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Asha Parekh, who did some of her most memorable roles under the direction of Shakti Samanta, says that with his death she's 'lost a friend and a filmmaker who was a pleasure to work with.'
Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Bollywood has lost another veteran filmmaker in Shakti Samanta, known as the wizard of entertainment after giving pure entertainers like 'An Evening in Paris' and 'Kashmir Ki Kali'.
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Veteran filmmaker Shakti Samanta died at a hospital here Thursday evening. He was 83.
Bhubaneswar, April 6 (IANS) The nomination papers filed by Dara Singh, serving a life term for killing Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two small sons in 1999, were Monday rejected after scrutiny in Orissa, officials said.
Bhubaneswar, April 4 (IANS) Dara Singh, serving a life term for killing Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two small sons in 1999, Saturday filed by proxy his nomination papers as an independent candidate from Orissa's Ghasipura assembly constituency but these are likely to be rejected, an official said.
Kandhamal (Orissa), Mar 27 (ANI): With the general elections less than a month away, residents of Kandhamal district in Orissa have said that they would cast their votes only if the Government provides them security.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 14 (IANS) A purification ritual was performed in a Hindu temple in Orissa Wednesday after a Dalit minister visited the place of worship, a priest said.
Bhubaneshwar, Jan.9 (ANI): Villagers near Bhubaneshwar city of Orissa recently caught hold of a rare variety of albino Krait.
London, Dec 19 (ANI): Popular Hindi words like 'Kati-Kehari' and 'Kanjus Makkhichus' have made it to the list of the world's most bizarre words and phrases in a new book.
London, Dec 19 (ANI): Popular Hindi words like 'Kati-Kehari' and 'Kanjus Makkhichus' have made it to the list of the world's most bizarre words and phrases in a new book.
Washington, Dec 5 (ANI): By using techniques normally used to make catalytic converters for cars, researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick are now developing a method to produce synthetic bone for tissue engineering.
New York, Nov 27 (IANS) Apprehensive of communal disturbances in India following the Mumbai terror attacks, leading Indian Americans Thursday urged people back home to maintain calm and peace.
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IANS) An altercation among children over a balloon led to a scuffle between their grandmothers in a West Bengal town. The same evening, one of the women, a Trinamool Congress activist, was attacked by a group of teenagers following which she succumbed to her injuries at a hospital here, the police said Wednesday.
Patna, Nov 8 (IANS) An organisation of Dalit Muslims in Bihar has warned the state government to withdraw upper caste Mallick Muslims from the backward caste list, otherwise they will be 'forced to take a stand against Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) in the coming elections', an official said Saturday.
Kandhmal (Orissa), Oct 31 (ANI): Orissa government today suspended five policemen in the nun rape case in Kandhamal district.
Kandhamal, Oct 25 (ANI): Life and economy of the people in Kandhamal have been affected due to communal violence that broke out in the region in August taking a toll of 35 and forcing 20,000 people to the refugee camps.
Patna, Oct 18 (IANS) An influential backward and Dalit Muslim body has expelled its national president Ali Anwar, MP, charging him with neglecting its cause and doing everything to make Bharatiya Janata Party's L.K. Advani the next prime minister.
Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) She is no longer seen that often on screen. But yesteryear's go-go girl Asha Parekh has big plans for the hospital named after her, the BCG Hospital aka the Asha Parekh Hospital.
