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

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

Unravelling the Indian curry (Food Feature)

May 20, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Since childhood, being born in a North Indian Punjabi family, I have been fond of curries - spicy chicken curry or tangy vegetable tangy curry accompanied with rice or a crisp tandoori roti oozing with white butter. Then, there are a plethora of exotic curries such as Kerala's raw mango curry, green or red Thai curry, Indonesian curry or Burmese curry

Factory worker sexually assaults girl of 7, held

April 28, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) A 35-year-old factory worker was arrested for sexually assaulting a minor girl in her house here, police said Sunday.

Trailing kebabs in dust bowls of Asian history (Food Feature, With Images)

April 17, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Sometimes, one does not know when one is about to embark on a long journey to unknown lands in search of hidden secrets and treasures. This happened with me a few years ago. It was in 2010 and I was teaching at the Le Cordon Bleu in Paris when a Bosnian student mentioned the Bosnian kebab called Cevapi in class.

Nitish Katara murder: Court reserves judgment

April 16, 2013 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday reserved its judgment on appeals of three convicts against a trial court verdict awarding them life imprisonment for abducting and killing Nitish Katara in 2002.

Computer screens could be controlled with eye movements

April 8, 2013 at 5:33 PM

According to an Israeli entrepreneur, people could soon control their computers with their eyes as per their wish. The Israeli startup is trying to develop a head- and eye-tracking technology for mobile devices, which can be deployed to make more "human" devices responding our subtle movements and natural cues, The Huffington Post reported.

Soon, computer screens could be controlled with eye movements

April 8, 2013 at 3:33 PM

Washington, April 8 (ANI): People could soon direct computers with their eyes, an Israeli entrepreneur has predicted.

Tandoori scion on kebab trail - from Turkey to India

March 29, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Succulent morsels of meat marinated with spices and skewer-grilled in hearths or ovens have tantalised the taste buds of food lovers for centuries.

Katara murder: Yadavs not to be shifted from Tihar jail

March 22, 2013 at 3:14 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Tihar Jail authorities Friday informed the Delhi High Court that Vishal and Vikas Yadav, convicted in Nitish Katara murder case, will not be shifted from it to a prison in their home state.

Katara murder case: Court moved against decision to transfer convicts

March 20, 2013 at 11:21 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The mother of the murdered youth Nitish Katara Wednesday moved the Delhi High Court against the state government's decision to transfer some convicts, including those sentenced for her son's killing, for the Tihar jail here to prisons in their home states.

Nitish Katara murder witness attacked in Ghaziabad

March 7, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Ghaziabad, March 7 (IANS) Ajay Katara, prime witness in the 2002 Nitish Katara abduction and murder here, was attacked here by nine people, police said Thursday.

Katara case: Jail pulled up for keeping Yadavs with undertrials

February 15, 2013 at 10:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday came down heavily on Tihar jail authority for keeping Vikas and Vishal Yadav, convicted in murder of Nitish Katara, in the jail meant for undertrials instead of convicts.

Woman branded as witch beaten to death

January 19, 2013 at 9:53 AM

Jaipur, Jan 19 (IANS) A 55-year-old tribal woman was beaten to death by her in-laws after they branded her a witch in Rajasthan's Banswara district, police said Saturday.

Gang-rape: Two police officers suspended

December 24, 2012 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Two Delhi Police officers have been suspended for not stopping the bus with tinted windows in which a 23-year-old woman was raped, Lt. Governor Tejendra Khanna announced Monday.

Gang-rape: Two police officers suspended

December 24, 2012 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Two Delhi Police officers have been suspended for not stopping the bus with tinted windows in which a 23-year-old woman was raped, Lt. Governor Tejendra Singh announced Monday.

Government-run hospital in makeshift sheds leaves Poonch patients distressed

November 16, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), Nov.16 (ANI): Patients across Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch District have complained about being treated in a district government hospital that has been operating from makeshift sheds for the past seven years.

No clues in elderly Delhi woman's murder

September 2, 2012 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The identity of suspects in the murder of an elderly woman here the day before has remained a mystery in the absence of any concrete clue, police said Sunday.

Give death to Nitish Katara killers, police tell court

August 28, 2012 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Seeking death penalty for the convicts, police Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that Nitish Katara and Bharti Yadav were in an "intense relationship" and her family's opposition to their friendship led to Katara's murder in 2002.

Nitish Katara murder witness guilty of lying, says convict

July 17, 2012 at 10:40 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Vishal Yadav, convicted in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case, Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that prosecution witness Ajay Katara should be prosecuted for perjury for speaking falsehood before the court.

Nitish Katara murder witness guilty of lying, says convict

July 17, 2012 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Vishal Yadav, convicted in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case, Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that prosecution witness Ajay Katara should be prosecuted for perjury for speaking falsehood before the court.

Nitish Katara murder convict seeks re-trial of case

July 4, 2012 at 11:10 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Vishal Yadav, convicted in the Nitish Katara murder case, Wednesday moved the Delhi High Court for a re-trial.

4 Gurkha children lose test case to live with parents in UK

June 16, 2012 at 1:19 PM

London, June 16 (ANI): Four adult children from Gurkha families have lost a test case for the right to live with their parents in the UK.

'Gandhi's Three Monkeys' made by Indian artist installed at cultural village in Qatar

May 29, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Qatar, May 29 (ANI): Three sculptures of Mahatma Gandhi's three monkeys made by Indian artist Subodh Gupta have been installed at Katara, the Cultural village in Qatar.

Woman kills children, hangs self in Delhi

May 26, 2012 at 12:02 AM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) In an shocking incident, a 27-year-old woman in south Delhi Friday killed her two infants - a boy and a girl - before committing suicide after killing her two children, police said.

Mulayam holds presidential cards close to his chest

May 17, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Lucknow, May 17 (IANS) While all eyes are on Mulayam Singh Yadav ahead of India's presidential election, mum is the word in his camp. The Samajwadi Party chief is keeping his cards close to the chest, though his party's support will be crucial in the ruling UPA's choice of president.

Three Delhi cops suspended for negligence

April 25, 2012 at 1:27 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Three Delhi Police constables were suspended as their negligence led to the escape of two auto-lifters from their custody from a hospital in the capital, police said Tuesday.

Two drug peddlers jailed for 10 years

April 25, 2012 at 1:26 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Two men, arrested in September 2009 for possessing 58 kg of cannabis, have been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by a court here.

Navratri fasting turns into feasting in land of Nawabs

March 29, 2012 at 12:16 PM

Lucknow, March 29 (IANS) The nine-day Navratri festival that has traditionally spelt detoxification time is now leaving many souls drooling, with tempting and unheard of recipes on the fasting platter in Lucknow, known for its foodie tag.

Katara murder: Two cops guarding Vikas Yadav suspended

March 28, 2012 at 10:40 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The government Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that two security personnel were suspended and an inquiry initiated against them for allegedly allowing Nitish Katara murder convict Vikas Yadav leave his hospital room on the Diwali night last year.

Katara case: Delhi HC sets up board of army doctors to examine convicts medical records

March 27, 2012 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Mar.27 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has ordered the setting up of a board of army doctors to examine the medical records of the Nitish Katara murder case convicts.

Katara murder: Court sets up panel to probe convicts' hospital visits

March 23, 2012 at 10:00 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Taking serious note of allegations that Nitish Katara murder convict Vikas Yadav, who visited AIIMS for treatment, left the hospital Diwali night without informing the staff, the Delhi High Court Friday set up a panel to probe if his visit was justified.

Nitish Katara murder case: Delhi court to hear mother's complaint against Yadav brothers

February 24, 2012 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb.24 (ANI): A Delhi court is to hear a complaint by the mother of Nitish Katara, who was murdered in 2002 by cousin brothers Vikas and Vishal Yadav for allegedly having an affair with Vikas's sister Bharti Yadav.

Nitish Katara murder case: Delhi court to hear mother's complaint against Yadav brothers

February 24, 2012 at 12:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb.24 (ANI): A Delhi court is to hear a complaint by the mother of Nitish Katara, who was murdered in 2002 by cousin brothers Vikas and Vishal Yadav for allegedly having an affair with Vikas's sister Bharti Yadav.

Police nab Maoists with explosives in Jharkhand

January 18, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Bokaro, Jan 18 (ANI): Police officials arrested two Maoists and seized explosives on Tuesday in Bokaro city of Jharkhand.

Police nab Maoists with explosives in Jharkhand

January 18, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Bokaro, Jan 18 (ANI): Police officials arrested two Maoists and seized explosives on Tuesday in Bokaro city of Jharkhand.

New cloaking device 'can erase history' by hiding event in time

October 13, 2011 at 12:55 PM

Washington, Oct 13 (ANI): US researchers have successfully demonstrated a so-called "history editor" cloaking device that is able to "hide" a singular event in time for 20 trillionths of a second.

Now, a time cloak that can hide events in time

July 21, 2011 at 5:19 PM

Washington, July 21 (ANI): Professors of applied and engineering physics at Cornell University, have developed a time cloak that can also hide events in time.

Sukhdev Pehalwan gets life term in Nitish Katara murder case

July 12, 2011 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (ANI): A Delhi court on Tuesday held Sukhdev Pehalwan guilty for the 2002 murder of Nitish Katara and sentenced him to life imprisonment

Tihar orders inquiry into special treatment to Kalmadi, other high profile inmates

July 2, 2011 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, July 2(ANI): Deputy Inspector General of New Delhi's Tihar Prisons, R.N Sharma, on Saturday ordered an inquiry into the news report of high profile prisoners enjoying special privileges in the jail.

Katara murder case: Delhi HC allows Vikas to attend brother's wedding

April 26, 2011 at 4:56 PM

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted custodial parole to Vikas Yadav, who is serving life imprisonment in the Nitish Katara murder case, to attend his younger brother's wedding on April 29.

Delhi BPO gangrape case: Two men arrested

December 2, 2010 at 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (ANI): Delhi Police on Thursday arrested two persons in connection with their alleged involvement in the abduction and rape of a 30-year-old call centre employee here last week.

Casting of Dev Patel's 'The Last Airbender' sparks race row

August 1, 2010 at 11:03 AM

London, Aug 1 (ANI): British Indian actor Dev Patel's new film 'The Last Airbender' has sparked a race row - after film bosses changed all the heroes into white people and cast Asians as villains.

HC permits Vishal Yadav to attend sister's engagement

December 31, 2009 at 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Thursday accepted a petition filed by Vishal Yadav's lawyer that permits him to attend his sister's engagement ceremony on January 3, 2010.

India-China standoff disrupts supply of Chinese goods in Kashmir

October 29, 2009 at 10:45 AM

Leh, Oct 29 (ANI): Moti market, a famous market for pearl and Chinese goods in Leh, is now witnessing a downfall in Chinese goods due to the palpable tension between India and China.

Katara murder case: HC allows Vikas Yadav to attend sister's wedding

October 23, 2009 at 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): The High Court on Friday allowed Vikas Yadav, who is serving life imprisonment in the Nitish Katara murder case, to attend his sister's wedding under judicial custody.

Katara murder case: HC reserves order on Vikas Yadav's bail plea

October 22, 2009 at 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has reserved its order on the bail plea of Vikas Yadav, serving life imprisonment in the Nitish Katara murder case.

Rawalpindi cops enjoy watching women being eve-teased

September 14, 2009 at 4:49 PM

Islamabad, Sep 14 (ANI): A number of women shoppers in Pakistan have come out with complaints that eve teasing is on the rise in markets and bazaars, and that the police enjoy watching it happening.

Residents of Jinnah's ancestral village seek apology from Jaswant Singh

August 20, 2009 at 9:41 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Aug.20 (ANI): Residents of Moti Paneli, an obscure village in Gujarat's Rajkot district, which is the ancestral place of Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah have sought apology from Jaswant Singh, the author of "Jinnah-India, Partition, Independence" for denigrating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Volkswagen appoints its third dealership in Delhi, NCR

July 8, 2009 at 4:00 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (ANI/Business Wire India): Volkswagen India today announced the appointment of Volkswagen Delhi West as its third authorized dealer in New Delhi and NCR region.

Thieves who stole 1,000 cars nabbed

May 25, 2009 at 10:15 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) After stealing more than 1,000 vehicles, mostly high-end cars, over the past 15 years, Delhi's most wanted car thief and his eight accomplices have been finally arrested, the police said Monday.

Door hardware industry in Aligarh suffers due to unrest in Nepal

May 21, 2009 at 12:51 PM

Aligarh, May 21(ANI): The political turmoil in Nepal has led to a decline in the exports of door hardware products like locks and door fittings from Aligarh to Nepal.

Don't vote for parties with criminal candidates: victims' mothers

May 7, 2009 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Mothers of crime victims in the capital Thursday urged people not to vote for the parties which have fielded candidates with criminal record.

It is Delhi's hottest April day in 50 years

April 29, 2009 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Delhi Wednesday recorded the hotest April day in the last 50 years with mercury touching 43.5 degrees Celsius, causing acute discomfort to the people in the capital. - The scorching sun caused ddeserted roads and those out of their homes on work had to take shelter under whatever offered little shade.

Court fines airline Rs.20,000 for lost baggage

April 11, 2009 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) A Delhi consumer court held an international airline guilty of deficiency in services and asked it to pay Rs.20,000 as compensation to a customer for losing his bags.

Army major averts major CNG blast on ring road

April 8, 2009 at 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): An Army major averted what could have been a major CNG blast on New Delhi's Ring Road.

Nitish Katara's mother to host TV show

March 30, 2009 at 11:45 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Neelam Katara, mother of slain Nitish Katara, an MBA graduate, is to host a show 'Mother India' on news channel India TV from Monday onwards, said a statement from the channel.

Court reserves order on Vikas and Vishal Yadavs' bail plea

March 25, 2009 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday reserved its order on the bail plea of Vikas Yadav, son of Uttar Pradesh politician D.P. Yadav, and his cousin Vishal Yadav, undergoing life imprisonment for killing Nitish Katara five years ago.

High Court rejects Vikas Yadav's plea on jurisdiction

March 20, 2009 at 7:17 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday rejected a plea by Vikas Yadav and his cousin Vishal, who have been sentenced to life term in a murder case, that a Delhi court does not have the jurisdiction to hear the case as the incident occurred in Uttar Pradesh.

Candle-light vigil for justice for ragging victim

March 14, 2009 at 11:05 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Hundreds of people staged a protest march and held a candle-light vigil here Saturday to demand a speedy trial following the death of Aman Kachroo, a medical student, after he was ragged.

Fazilika women gaining recognition with embroidery

February 20, 2009 at 1:29 PM

Fazilika (Punjab), Feb.20 (ANI): Phulkari, the traditional art of floral designs on fabric, has been a synonym of Punjabi culture and a major charm among Punjabi women for centuries. However, a number of resident women in Fazilika town here have earned recognition for themselves through a special embroidery work.

BJP accuses Goa Chief Minister of shielding supporter

January 23, 2009 at 8:42 PM

Panaji, Jan 23 (IANS) Goa's Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar Friday alleged that a close supporter of Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, arrested for storing weapons in his house after a riot in a South Goa town, has links with Bangladeshi extremists but the government was trying to bury the case.

Uttar Pradesh strongman's brother held in Punjab

January 21, 2009 at 9:50 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 21 (IANS) The Punjab police have arrested Dharamvir Singh, brother of Uttar Pradesh strongman and politician D.P. Yadav, for possession of fake currency notes, police officials said Wednesday.

Woman, two children found murdered in Delhi

January 10, 2009 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) A 33-year-old woman and her two sons - aged seven and four - were found murdered in their southwest Delhi home, police said Saturday.

Sikkim student commits suicide in Allahabad

January 7, 2009 at 8:43 PM

Allahabad, Jan 7 (IANS) A meritorious B.Tech student, hailing from Sikkim, allegedly committed suicide in his hostel room here Wednesday, officials said.

German arrested for overstaying in Goa

December 24, 2008 at 12:51 PM

Panaji, Dec 24 (IANS) A middle-aged German was arrested Wednesday by the Goa police for overstaying his visa. The detention comes in the wake of intelligence inputs warning of a terror attack in the state.

Murder convict's plea against 'rigorous' life term dismissed

December 19, 2008 at 9:18 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday dismissed a lawsuit by a murder convict asking if the courts are empowered to make his imprisonment rigorous while jailing him for life.

Can murder convicts be sentenced to 'rigorous' life imprisonment?

December 18, 2008 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) A murder convict sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment has approached the Supreme Court of India asking whether courts at all are empowered to make his stay in jail harsh as well.

FIA probing transfer of billions of rupees from Karachi to NWFP

December 17, 2008 at 5:12 PM

Lahore, Dec.17 (ANI): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has detained several people for being involved in a racket to transfer billions of rupees from Karachi to the North West Frontier Province.

Young wife burnt alive in West Bengal

December 9, 2008 at 5:16 PM

Kolkata, Dec 9 (IANS) A 20-year-old woman was burnt alive by her husband in a West Bengal town, police said.

Court notice to Delhi, Uttar Pradesh in Katara killing case

December 2, 2008 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued notice to the Delhi and Uttar Pradesh governments over a plea from Vikas and Vishal Yadav who have challenged their conviction in the 2002 murder of Nitish Katara.

Mobile Koran launched in Israel

December 2, 2008 at 11:51 AM

Washington, December 2 (ANI): An Israeli mobile phone provider has started a Koran text service that enables users to tap into verses of choice from the Holy Book at will.

Hospitality, travel sectors will suffer in short term: Industry

November 28, 2008 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The meltdown-hit travel trade and hospitality industry will have to weather another storm, thanks to the terrorists's siege of two hotels in Mumbai since Wednesday night. But industry watchers and captains predict that it will only be a short-term assault on business.

What is Nitin Katara doing in BJP office?

November 25, 2008 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Many were surprised with the presence of Nitin Katara at the BJP office Tuesday when they launched the Radio BJP. Nitin is the younger brother of Nitish Katara, who was killed by Vikas Yadav, son of Uttar Pradesh politician D.P. Yadav, in 2002.

Verification of Ajay Katara's bail surety sought

November 15, 2008 at 9:08 PM

Ghaziabad, Nov 15 (IANS) Ajay Katara, the prime witness in the Nitish Katara murder case, continued to be in jail despite being granted bail Nov 12 in a kidnapping case as the prosecution moved court seeking verification of the bail surety, said Nitish's mother Neelam Katara Saturday.

Ajay Katara granted bail in abduction case

November 12, 2008 at 10:22 PM

Ghaziabad, Nov 12 (IANS) Ajay Katara, the main witness in the 2002 murder of Delhi youth Nitish Katara, was Wednesday granted bail by a Ghaziabad court in a case relating to the abduction of a property dealer last month.

Hang Nitish Katara's killer, government appeals to court

November 6, 2008 at 11:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Delhi government Thursday petitioned the Delhi High Court seeking death sentence for convict Vikas Yadav, son of Uttar Pradesh politician D.P. Yadav, in the 2002 murder of Nitish Katara.

Death sentence for three brothers in Uttar Pradesh

October 24, 2008 at 12:16 AM

Lucknow, Oct 23 (IANS) A court in Uttar Pradesh Thursday sentenced three brothers to death in a decade-old triple murder case.

BJP distributing controversial CD on Goa chief minister

October 24, 2008 at 12:15 AM

Panaji, Oct 23 (IANS) The Goa unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has undertaken a massive drive to distribute a controversial CD that shows Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and his wife in the company of people accused of stockpiling swords following a communal riot in south Goa earlier this year.

Supreme Court dismisses Vikas Yadav's plea

October 22, 2008 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday rejected a plea of former lawmaker D.P. Yadav's son Vikas Yadav, convicted for killing his sister's friend Nitish Katara, seeking hearing of his appeal against conviction by any high court other than that of Delhi.

Stormy scenes in parliament over CBI 'misuse', Orissa violence

October 21, 2008 at 9:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Parliament Tuesday witnessed stormy scenes and walkouts by the Left parties and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) over the anti-Christian violence and a CBI threat to a BSP MP on eve of the July 22 trust vote, even as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Babubhai Katara was expelled for his involvement in a case of alleged human trafficking.

BJP's Katara expelled from Lok Sabha

October 21, 2008 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Babubhai Katara was Tuesday expelled from the Lok Sabha after the house adopted a resolution dismissing him for his alleged involvement in a human trafficking case.

LS Committee recommends expulsion of BJP MP Katara

October 20, 2008 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): A Lok Sabha Committee has recommended the expulsion of controversial Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Babubhai Katara, allegedly involved in the infamous human trafficking case, for misconduct from the Lower House.

Goa shutdown successful: BJP

October 20, 2008 at 7:43 PM

Panaji, Oct 20 (IANS) Terming the shutdown supported by his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Goa Monday as successful, Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar said this was a stern message to the state government from people.

No reservation for converted tribals: Jharkhand tribal body

October 12, 2008 at 7:13 PM

Ranchi, Oct 12 (IANS) An organisation representing tribals in Jharkhand Sunday demanded that reservation facility should be withdrawn from those tribals who have converted to another religion.

Tribal body in Madhya Pradesh issues directive to worship Ravana

October 6, 2008 at 9:03 PM

Bhopal, Oct 6 (IANS) Perhaps taking a cue from Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibhu Soren, a tribal body has issued directives in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district that the effigy of demon king Ravana should not be burned on Dussehra, but instead he should be worshiped.

Uttar Pradesh businessmen arrested for protesting tax hike

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) A large number of businessmen, protesting against the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to increase value added tax (VAT) and implementation of entry tax, were arrested here Monday, officials said.

Nitish Katara murder witness arrested, sent to judicial custody

October 6, 2008 at 8:40 PM

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 3 (IANS) Ajay Katara, the main witness in the 2002 murder of Delhi youth Nitish Katara, was Friday arrested here on charges of kidnapping a property dealer and remanded to 14 days judicial custody by a court, the police said.

Nitish Katara murder witness arrested on kidnap charge

October 6, 2008 at 8:39 PM

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 3 (IANS) Ajay Katara, the main witness in the 2002 murder of Delhi youth Nitish Katara, was Friday arrested here on charges of kidnapping a property dealer, police said.

Witness in Nitish Katara murder held in Ghaziabad

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 3 (IANS) Ajay Katara, the main witness in the 2002 murder of Delhi boy Nitish Katara, was Friday arrested on charges of attempting to kidnap and murder a girl.

Zayed shooting for Bollywood's first underwater song

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) At the moment Zayed Khan has reason to be happy and unhappy. He's happy because he'll soon be shooting the first underwater song sequence ever in Hindi cinema. But inclement weather in Bangkok has held up shooting and the producers are losing a ton of money.

Ajay Katara sent to 14-day judicial custody

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ghaziabad, Oct.3 (ANI): Ajay Katara, a key witness in the Nitish Katara murder case, was on Friday sent to 14-days judicial custody by a Ghaziabad court.

Ajay Katara arrested over kidnapping charges

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ghaziabad (UP), Oct 3 (ANI): Ajay Katara, a key witness in the much publicized Nitish Katara murder case, was arrested by the Ghaziabad Police late on Thursday night on kidnapping charges.

Nitish Katara murder witness arrested, sent to judicial custody

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 3 (IANS) Ajay Katara, the main witness in the 2002 murder of Delhi youth Nitish Katara, was Friday arrested here on charges of kidnapping a property dealer and remanded to 14 days judicial custody by a court, the police said.

Ajay Katara sent to 14-day judicial custody

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ghaziabad, Oct.3 (ANI): Ajay Katara, a key witness in the Nitish Katara murder case, was on Friday sent to 14-days judicial custody by a Ghaziabad court.

Nitish Katara murder witness arrested on kidnap charge

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 3 (IANS) Ajay Katara, the main witness in the 2002 murder of Delhi youth Nitish Katara, was Friday arrested here on charges of kidnapping a property dealer, police said.

Ajay Katara arrested over kidnapping charges

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ghaziabad (UP), Oct 3 (ANI): Ajay Katara, a key witness in the much publicized Nitish Katara murder case, was arrested by the Ghaziabad Police late on Thursday night on kidnapping charges.

Witness in Nitish Katara murder held in Ghaziabad

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 3 (IANS) Ajay Katara, the main witness in the 2002 murder of Delhi boy Nitish Katara, was Friday arrested on charges of attempting to kidnap and murder a girl.

Zayed shooting for Bollywood's first underwater song

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) At the moment Zayed Khan has reason to be happy and unhappy. He's happy because he'll soon be shooting the first underwater song sequence ever in Hindi cinema. But inclement weather in Bangkok has held up shooting and the producers are losing a ton of money.

'Milestone' verdict for common man

September 3, 2008 at 12:00 AM

The court verdict on the Sanjeev Nanda case popularly known as the BMW hit-and-run case convicting Nanda and three others will certainly have a

Nepal to discuss Saptakoshi flood situation with Indian Government

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kathmandu, Sept 1 (ANI): Nepal's Prime Minister Prachanda today said that the Government will be discuss with the Indian Government about the problems caused by the Saptakoshi floods.

Favourite sweets offered to Lord Ganesha in Jaipur

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Jaipur, Aug 29 (ANI): Devotees offered 125,000 'ladoos' to Lord Ganesha at Moti Dungri Temple in Jaipur as they celebrated 'Ladoo Festival' ahead of the Ganesha festival which is round the corner.