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

Crowds jostle as Sanjay Dutt leaves home for jail

May 16, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) With scores of photographers jostling and crowds craning to catch a glimpse of the Bollywood star, a visibly upset Sanjay Dutt left his Bandra home Thursday to return to prison to complete his sentence in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.

Siddharth Malhotra shifts to sea facing house

May 8, 2013 at 8:56 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Actor Siddharth Malhotra, who is from Delhi, has shifted to a rented sea-facing flat in Bandra here.

Acid attack victim critical, Railways to foot medical bills

May 5, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) The condition of Preeti Rathi, the nursing graduate from New Delhi who became the victim of an acid attack here four days ago, continues to be critical, her father said Sunday.

Army will decide on job to Delhi acid attack victim

May 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) A nursing graduate from Delhi who was a victim of an acid attack will have to approach army authorities who will decide the status of her employment with them, a defence official said here Friday.

Acid attack on father, two daughters in Mumbai

May 2, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) An unidentified man threw acid on a father and his two young daughters at the crowded Bandra station here Thursday morning, railway police said.

Japan's industrial output goes up

April 30, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Tokyo, April 30 (IANS) Japan's industry ministry said Tuesday in a preliminary report that the country's industrial production rose a seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent in March from the previous month.

Court exempts Salman Khan from appearance in hit-and-run case

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) A Mumbai court Monday exempted Bollywood actor Salman Khan from a personal appearance in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

MLAs thrashing cop case: Panel submits report, goes soft on politicians

April 18, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Mumbai, Apr. 18 (ANI): The panel appointed by the Maharashtra Assembly to look into the suspension of five MLAs for allegedly attacking a police officer submitted its final report today.

Farhan Akhtar to get close and personal with his fans soon

April 13, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, Apr. 13 (ANI):It is very rare for cinemagoers and fans to interact with their favourite stars and directors in a

Lawyers hail SC verdict on 1993 Mumbai blasts

March 21, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Top lawyers here hailed the Supreme Court verdict upholding the death sentence of Yakub Abdul Razak Memon in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case while commuting the death sentence of 10 others but also said action needs to be taken on his absconding brother Tiger Memon.

Chavan assures action against legislators who attacked cop

March 19, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Taking a stern view of the assault on a policeman by some legislators in the Maharashtra assembly complex Tuesday, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Tuesday assured action against them by Wednesday.

17 injured, 150 huts gutted in Mumbai slum fire

March 7, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Seventeen people sustained burns and around 150 huts were gutted in a major fire that engulfed a slum near Bandra station here, officials said Thursday.

Fire engulfs more than 100 shanties in Mumbai

March 7, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Mumbai, Mar 7 (ANI): A major fire broke out in a slum area of Shastri Nagar locality adjoining Mumbai's posh suburb Bandra and gutted more than a hundred dwellings on Thursday.

100 huts gutted in Mumbai slum blaze

March 7, 2013 at 7:39 AM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Eight people sustained burn injuries and around 100 huts were reduced to ashes in a major fire that engulfed a slum near Bandra station in west Mumbai, officials said Thursday.

Godrej, Jet Airways partner for Mumbai tower

March 5, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Godrej Properties Ltd and private carrier Jet Airways have joined hands to construct an iconic ground-plus-19 floor (total 20) commercial complex building at Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), officials of the two companies said here Tuesday.

Stolen SUV of Shinde's son-in-law found

February 17, 2013 at 10:33 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) An SUV of Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's son-in-law, which was stolen Thursday, was found abandoned by thieves Saturday night minutes after the minister's daughter spotted it.

Mumbai bridge to link Malad-Andheri

February 16, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) is planning to construct a creek bridge to link two north-western coastal points Malad's Madh Jetty with Andheri's Versova, an official said here Saturday.

Autorickshaw strike hits Mumbaikars

February 14, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) Mumbaikars faced a harrowing time going to and from offices, schools, colleges and other destinations due to a protest by autorickshaw drivers here Thursday.

Two killed, four injured in Mumbai hit-and-run case

February 13, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Two people were killed in a hit-and-run case in the city's suburban Bandra Wednesday after the driver lost control and crashed his car into six people, police said.

Yash Chopra's statue to join Walk of the Stars

February 11, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra's statue was unveiled Monday at the Walk of the Stars by his wife Pamela and son Uday.

Kapp sends Pakistan crashing out of Women's World Cup

February 5, 2013 at 7:23 PM

Cuttack, Feb 5 (IANS) South Africa's Marizanne Kapp sent Pakistan crashing out of the ICC Women's World Cup after the 23-year-old from Port Elizabeth struck her maiden ODI century at Barabati Stadium here Tuesday to secure a Super Sixes berth for her team.

More stringent charge against Salman Khan in 2002 case

January 31, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Spelling more trouble for Bollywood actor Salman Khan, a Mumbai court Thursday directed that he should be tried for a more serious charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, and not death by negligence in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

Maharashtra NCC cadets bag PM's Banner

January 28, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) In a hat-trick, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) contingent from Maharashtra, which participated in the Republic Day camp in New Delhi, bagged the coveted Prime Minister's Banner, the third year in a row, an official here said.

Rs.1.8 crore sportscar catches fire in Mumbai

January 27, 2013 at 8:40 PM

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) A Rs.1.8 crore Audi R8 race car was gutted in a fire near the Rajiv Gandhi Bandra-Worli Sea Link here Sunday afternoon, officials said.

Rs.1.8 crore Audi R8 car catches fire in Mumbai

January 27, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) A Rs.1.8 crore Audi R8 race car caught fire and was virtually reduced to ashes near the Rajiv Gandhi Bandra-Worli Sea Link here Sunday afternoon, officials said.

Maharastra celebrates Republic Day

January 26, 2013 at 10:48 AM

Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Maharashtra celebrated India's Republic Day with patriotic fervour Saturday, with politicians and citizens unfurling scores of national flags across the state.

Women's World Cup: Pakistan to shift base from Mumbai

January 18, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) It is more or less certain that Pakistan willplay in the Women's World Cup and they will not be touching Mumbai. They will, most probably go to Cuttack for their Group B matches.

Salman Khan to launch 1st 'Being Human' store in Mumbai

January 17, 2013 at 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Salman Khan, who has launched a chain of Being Human stores in Dubai earlier, is now all set to open his first clothing store in Mumbai.

Girls slam Ranveer Singh to be a 'show-off'

January 15, 2013 at 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Ranveer Singh, who is known for his flamboyant attitude, has been branded as a 'show-off' by the girls.

Man threatening Pooja Bhatt arrested

January 12, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) An unidentified man who was making threatening calls to Pooja Bhatt has been arrested, says the actor-filmmaker.

Pooja Bhatt gets abusive, threat calls

January 9, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Actress-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt has been receiving obscene and threatening calls from an unidentified guy. She has filed an official complaint Wednesday at the Bandra police station here against the caller.

Australian women cricket team confident of 2013 World Cup success in India

January 8, 2013 at 1:03 PM

Sydney, Jan. 8 (ANI): The Australian Eves are confident of winning the ICC Women's World Cup in India later this month.

Aussie captain dreams of ultimate accolade in women's world cup

January 7, 2013 at 4:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Australia captain Jodie Fields can seemingly do no wrong at the moment, having led her side to its second ICC Women's World Twenty20 title in October last year.

Sana to lead Pakistan in women's cricket World Cup 2013

January 2, 2013 at 4:23 PM

Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member women's cricket squad for the upcoming World Cup 2013 to be held in India later this month.

Salman Khan hit-and-run case postponed till January 30 2013

December 27, 2012 at 3:59 PM

A metropolitan Mumbai court exempted Salman Khan from making a personal appearance in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case to day on his 47th birthday.

Mumbai court exempts Salman Khan from appearing in 2002 hit-and-run case

December 27, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Mumbai, Dec 27 (ANI): A metropolitan court in Mumbai on Thursday exempted Bollywood actor Salman Khan from making a personal appearance in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case.

Imran follows the footsteps of uncle Aamir

December 26, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Actor Imran Khan is following in the footsteps of his uncle Aamir Khan and pasting posters of his new film "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola" on taxis.

It's 3D cakes, eco-friendly cribs in Mumbai this Christmas

December 25, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) Christmas was celebrated with festive zest and fervour Tuesday in India's financial and entertainment capital Mumbai.

New Delhi, world's fifth most expensive office market

December 19, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) New Delhi is the fifth most expensive office market in the world, a survey released here Wednesday said.

Mumbai University professors arrested for molestation

December 14, 2012 at 8:12 PM

Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS) Mumbai police Friday arrested two professors of Mumbai University for allegedly molesting three staff members of the varsity, an official said.

'Ishqiya' ends in marriage: Vidya weds Siddharth Roy Kapur

December 14, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS) Bollywood's latest 'ishqiya kahaani' entered a new chapter Friday with actress Vidya Balan and Disney UTV managing director Siddharth Roy Kapur getting married in a quiet ceremony that wove together Tamil and Punjabi rituals.

Waheeda breaks into tears unveiling Dev Anand's statue

December 4, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Yesteryear actress Waheeda Rehman was in tears as she unveiled a life-like brass statue of screen legend Dev Anand here, and said the actor-filmmaker still remains alive in many hearts.

Felt amazing after visiting Siddhivinayak: Paris Hilton

December 4, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Experiencing spirituality at the famed Siddhivinayak temple here was "amazing" for international socialite Paris Hilton, who was here on a brief trip.

Paris Hilton goes 'Chammak challo' with orphanage kids

December 3, 2012 at 6:12 PM

Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) Socialite Paris Hilton became Santa Claus for children at an orphanage here Monday and even grooved to popular song "Chammak challo" with them.

India take on West Indies in World Cup opener

December 3, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Dubai, Dec 3 (IANS) Hosts India will open the ICC Women's World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai next year against the West Indies Jan 31.

Hilton to visit orphanage in Mumbai

December 3, 2012 at 1:08 PM

Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) International socialite Paris Hilton, who was in Goa to spin the disc at India Resort Fashion Week (IRFW), gears up for some charity work in Mumbai.

Dev Anand's statue to be unveiled in Mumbai

November 29, 2012 at 4:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) A statue of late Hindi cinema icon Dev Anand will be unveiled at the Bandra Bandstand Promenade here on the actor's first death anniversary Dec 3.

Advani, Sushma, Gadkari to attend Bal Thackeray's funeral

November 18, 2012 at 11:47 AM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders L.K Advani, Nitin Gadkari and Sushma Swaraj will attend Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's funeral in Mumbai today.

BJP?Shiv Sena alliance has lost its architect: Parrikar

November 17, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Panaji, Nov 17 (IANS) In Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray's death, Goa has lost a friend and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)?Shiv Sena alliance has lost its architect, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Saturday said.

'Balasaheb's demise marks end of an era': Modi

November 17, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Ahemdabad/Kolkata, Nov. 17 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said Shiv Sena patriarch Balasaheb Thackeray's demise marks the end of an era.

He 'exempted' me from the riots: An encounter with Bal Thackeray

November 17, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Mumbai, Nov 17 (IANS) Getting an appointment with Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray was akin to climbing Mt. Everest.

'Balasaheb's demise has left a gaping void in country's politics': Advani

November 17, 2012 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 17 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani on Saturday said Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray's demise has left a gaping void in the country's politics, which will not be easy to fill.

'Balasaheb's motivation will always give us strength for national reconstruction': Gadkari

November 17, 2012 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 17 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari on Saturday it is extremely unfortunate that Balasaheb Thackeray is no more, and added that the Shiv Sena patriarch's 'inspiration and motivation will always give us great strength for national reconstruction and socio-economic transformation of the country'.

'Balasaheb remained committed to well-being of people of Maharashtra': Ansari

November 17, 2012 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 17 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari has expressed grief on hearing of Balasaheb Thackeray's demise, and said that the Shiv Sena supremo remained committed to well-being of the people of Maharashtra throughout his life.

Balasaheb remained honest to his principles till his last breath: Shinde

November 17, 2012 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 17 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Saturday condoled the demise of Balasaheb Thackeray, and said the Shiv Sena chief was a brave leader who remained honest to his principles till his last breath.

Thackeray to be cremated Sunday evening

November 17, 2012 at 7:54 PM

Mumbai, Nov 17 (IANS) The mortal remains of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray will be consigned to the flames Sunday evening at the crematorium beside Shivaji Park, revered as 'Shiv Tirth' by Shiv Sainiks in Maharashtra, a party official said.

PM condoles passing away of Balasaheb Thackeray

November 17, 2012 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 17 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has condoled the death of Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray, and said that he was a consummate communicator whose stature in the politics of Maharashtra was unique.

Thackeray's health improving: Shiv Sena

November 17, 2012 at 10:18 AM

Mumbai, Nov 17 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Saturday assured that their ailing leader Bal Thackeray was fighting like a "warrior" and his health was "improving".

Bal Thackeray improving, crowds diminish

November 16, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Mumbai, Nov 16 (IANS) Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's condition continued to show signs of improvement Friday evening, leading to normalcy returning to the city and crowds outside his residence diminishing.

Venkaiah Naidu, Hema Malini visit ailing Bal Thackeray

November 16, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Mumbai, Nov 16 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Venkaiah Naidu and actor-turned politician Hema Malini visited ailing Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray at his Matoshree residence in suburban Bandra here today.

Baba Ramdev visits ailing Bal Thackeray

November 16, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Mumbai, Nov 16 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev visited ailing Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray at his Matoshree residence in suburban Bandra here today.

Bal Thackeray's health stable: Uddhav

November 16, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Mumbai, Nov. 16(ANI): Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray's health condition is showing steady improvement.

Thackeray improves, Mumbai returns to normal life

November 16, 2012 at 10:58 AM

Mumbai, Nov 16 (IANS) Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's condition showed signs of improvement Friday, leading to normalcy returning to the city and crowds outside his residence thinning.

Thackeray's condition improving: Uddhav (Third Lead)

November 15, 2012 at 11:46 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray said here late Thursday that his ailing father and party chief Bal Thackeray's condition was 'stable'. Restive crowds thronged his residence Matoshri and parts of the city remained closed during the day.

Maharashtra CM Chavan, top industrialists visit ailing Bal Thackeray at Matoshree in Mumbai(Update)

November 15, 2012 at 8:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 15 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, several top industrialists and other luminaries from various walks of life visited ailing Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray at the latter's Matoshree residence in suburban Bandra here on Thursday, even as there were conflicting reports about the state of his health.

Thackeray critical, uncertainty looms over showbiz industry

November 15, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) As Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray remained critical Thursday, a cloud of uncertainty loomed over filmmakers, TV producers and theatres owners.

Crowds outside Matoshri, Thackeray slowly improving

November 15, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray was gradually improving and responding to treatment, party leaders said Friday as restive crowds thronged his residence Matoshri and parts of the city remained closed.

Gadkari visits ailing Bal Thackeray

November 15, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari visited ailing Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray at his Matoshree residence in suburban Bandra here today.

Salman Khan visits 'Matoshree' to see Bal Thackeray

November 15, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, his father Salim Khan and brother Arbaaz Khan visited ailing Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray at his Matoshree residence in suburban Bandra here today.

Bal Thackeray is stable, says party

November 15, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) After a night of anxiety, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray was taken off life support systems Thursday afternoon but crowds continued to throng his residence Matoshri that had a security blanket thrown over it.

Sharad Pawar visits 'Matoshree' to see Bal Thackeray

November 15, 2012 at 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar visited ailing Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray at his Matoshree residence in suburban Bandra here today.

Thackeray is stable, says Shiv Sena leader

November 15, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) The health of octogenarian Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray has improved and he has been taken off life support system, according to party leader Sanjay Raut.

Heavy police deployment outside Thackeray's residence

November 15, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (ANI): At least 1,500 policemen and teams of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) have been deployed outside ailing Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray's residence

Not lost hope, says Uddhav as Bal Thackeray remains critical

November 15, 2012 at 2:58 AM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) "I have not lost hope. We are facing a crisis, we shall overcome," Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray said early Thursday even as his father and party supremo Bal Thackeray remained "critical".

Bal Thackeray critical, son, nephew appeal for calm

November 15, 2012 at 1:46 AM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) As ailing Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's condition became "critical" early Thursday, son Uddhav and nephew Raj jointly appealed to party activists to "remain calm".

Bal Thackeray's condition 'critical'

November 15, 2012 at 12:50 AM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Ailing Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's condition was described as "critical" early Thursday, top party sources said.

Bal Thackeray reported serious

November 14, 2012 at 10:50 PM

Mumbai, Nov 14 (IANS) Ailing Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's condition was described as "serious" late Wednesday night, party sources said.

PM inaugurates new floor at AHI

November 10, 2012 at 6:48 PM

Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday visited the Asian Heart Institute (AHI) here and inaugurated its new sixth floor.

I'll fight for justice: Anita Advani

November 9, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Anita Advani, who claims to be late Rajesh Khanna's live-in partner, has sent a notice to the late superstar's family for evicting her from his bungalow.

Sonakshi's hand-prints to be unveiled soon

November 9, 2012 at 4:29 PM

M0umbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Actors Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha will be honoured at the UTV Stars' property Walk of the Stars Monday - tiles bearing their respective hand-prints will be installed at the Bandra Bandstand promenade.

Uddhav Thackeray leaves hospital after angioplasty

November 6, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS) Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray was Tuesday discharged from Lilavati Hospital here after undergoing a second angioplasty Sunday, party officials said.

Robber being questioned for Spanish woman's rape

November 6, 2012 at 3:28 PM

Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS) The search for the man who raped a Spanish national in a Bandra flat has narrowed down to a notorious robber who is believed to have threatened her with a knife, forced her to have a bath and carefully wiped his fingerprints before fleeing with cash, police said Tuesday.

German raped in Mumbai

November 5, 2012 at 8:15 PM

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) A German national was allegedly raped and robbed early Monday by an unidentified person who broke into her flat here, police said.

Uddhav's second angioplasty successful

November 4, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray Sunday underwent a successful second angioplasty procedure at the Lilavati Hospital here, a party official said.

Australian minister to confer Order of Australia honour on Tendulkar on Nov.6

November 2, 2012 at 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov.2 (ANI): Australia's Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government and Minister for the Arts Simon Crean will confer membership to the Order of Australia on Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar in Mumbai on Tuesday, 6 November.

New York Times readers willing to pay for content if 'justified' by paper

November 1, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Washington, Nov. 1 (ANI): New York Times readers who were led to believe that the newspaper's paywall was motivated by 'financial need' were generally supportive and willing to pay, while those who believed it was motivated by 'profit' were unsupportive and unwilling to shell out, a new study has found.

Japan's industrial output falls

October 30, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Tokyo, Oct 30 (IANS) Japan's industrial production fell a seasonally adjusted 4.1 percent in September from the previous month, declining for the third consecutive month, according to government data released Tuesday.

Dino Morea's home burgled

October 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Actor Dino Morea is in a state of shock after his house got burgled, while he was asleep. However, the police were able nab the thief.

Veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra dies at 80

October 21, 2012 at 8:09 PM

Veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra dies at 80

Saif-Kareena wedding - a 'private' affair in true sense

October 19, 2012 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The centre of attention, yet far away - Bollywood's star couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor's five-day wedding celebrations turned out to be an extravaganza to remember for the guests. But there was little that the event offered to satiate the media frenzy around it.

Saif, Kareena husband and wife, finally

October 16, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Actor Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor completed the formalities of a registered marriage Tuesday afternoon and became husband and wife.

Sanjay Gupta supports short films promotion initiative

October 16, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta attended an initiative on short films called Monday Premiere and said it is a "fantastic platform" for young filmmakers to showcase their talent.

Saif-Kareena set to wed Tuesday

October 15, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) The wedding festivities of Bollywood actors Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan have already begun - the couple will reportedly exchange wedding vows in a private affair Tuesday.

Saif-Kareena's pre-wedding party kept very private affair

October 14, 2012 at 11:40 PM

Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) Bollywood couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor's pre-wedding party Sunday at her Bandra residence was kept as a private affair with the terrace venue covered to prevent media getting a peek.

Hackers using Skype to spread 'worm' infecting Windows PCs

October 10, 2012 at 12:20 PM

London, Oct 10 (ANI): Free Internet-calling service Skype is being used by hackers to distribute a 'worm' that infects users Windows PCs.

Assam governor gets a pacemaker

October 9, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Assam Governor J.B. Patnaik underwent a successful surgery for implantation of a pacemaker at a hospital here last week, official sources said Tuesday.

Kareena, Bhandarkar seek Ganapati's blessings for 'Heroine'

September 20, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) Ahead of the release of their mega project "Heroine", actress Kareena Kapoor and director Madhur Bhandarkar sought the blessings of lord Ganesha here. The duo is happy with the initial response to the movie, releasing Friday.

Release cartoonist Trivedi or face protest: Kejriwal

September 11, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) India Against Corruption (IAC) member Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday threatened to sit on a protest outside the prison where cartoonist Aseem Trivedi has been jailed if all charges against him are not dropped.

Cartoonist Trivedi's questioning cut short, sent to judicial custody

September 10, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Mumbai, Sep 10 (IANS) Barely a day after cartoonist Aseem Trivedi was sent to seven days police custody after being arrested on sedition charges, investigators cut short his questioning Monday and presented him in a Mumbai court, which sent him to judicial custody till Sep 24.

Police cut short quizzing cartoonist Aseem Trivedi

September 10, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Mumbai, Sep 10 (IANS) Barely a day after a cartoonist Aseem Trivedi was sent to seven days police custody after being arrested on sedition charges, investigators cut short his questioning and presented him in a Mumbai court Monday. He was sent to judicial custody till Sep 24, an activist said.