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

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

Clash with Maoists in Chattisgarh, one security person killed, three injured

May 9, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Chattisgarh, May 9 (ANI): A security personnel was killed and three were injured in a gun battle between the police and the Maoists.

Kapoor family's contribution to films immense, says Aditya Raj

April 29, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Bollywood's famed Kapoor family has made a lot of contribution to the film industry, and it is keeping up with the times, says late superstar Shammi Kapoor's actor son Aditya Raj Kapoor, awaiting the release of his project "Parents".

Family of six-year-old murdered UP rape victim observes hunger strike

April 21, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), April 21 (ANI): Family members and relatives of a six-year-old rape victim wento on a hunger strike on Sunday here, over a demand for justice for their daughter.

Punjab orders closure of 473 private schools

April 17, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Chandigarh, April 17 (IANS) The Punjab government has ordered closure of 473 private schools after they failed to implement norms of the right to education (RTE) act, a minister said Wednesday.

Attack on Pak political candidate's convoy kills 3 family members

April 16, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 16 (ANI): The convoy of PML-N Balochistan chapter president Sardar Sanaullah Zehri was attacked in his area of Zehri as he was returning from an election campaign.

Pak CJ takes notice of 'unlimited' perks, privileges for Rehman Malik, other rulers

April 14, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 14 (ANI): The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, has taken notice of unlimited perks and privileges for Rehman Malik and his predecessors; and unprecedented security protocol to former prime ministers, and has sought para-wise comments from the attorney general of Pakistan, advocate general and the Sindh Police inspector general on April 16.

1.5 lakh Punjab students to get tablet computers

April 9, 2013 at 9:17 PM

Chandigarh, April 9 (IANS) Nearly 1.5 lakh students studying in Class 12 of government schools in Punjab will get tablet computers, a minister announced Tuesday.

Punjab education minister gets a reality check

March 1, 2013 at 10:35 PM

Chandigarh, Mar 1 (IANS) A raid on an examination centre in a Punjab school by Education Minister Sikander Singh Maluka Friday proved a reality check for him, as he was "appalled" to see students sitting on floor to write their exams.

SDMC: Parmila Tokas inaugurates development works in Munirka

February 11, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Councillor from ward No-166 (Munirka) and Chairperson, Mahila Kalyan and Bal Vikas Committee, SDMC Parmila Dheeraj Tokas has said that the all round development of the area is the sole aim and she will leave no stone unturned for the same.

World Book Fair 2013 concludes amid electrifying cultural performance

February 11, 2013 at 12:20 PM

The World Book Fair 2013 ended here on Sunday with the promise of returning as a bigger fair in the next year...................

World Book Fair ends on positive business note (With Image)

February 10, 2013 at 11:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The World Book Fair 2013 ended here Sunday on an optimistic note that publishing industry's fortunes in India were on a roll despite the global economic uncertainty.

Minister raids school, teachers get the stick

February 1, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 1 (IANS) This is one lesson the teachers and staff of a government school in a Punjab town got the hard way Friday.

Pakistani-American artist awarded US Medal of Arts

January 19, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Pakistani-American artist Shahzia Sikander has been honoured with the US State Department's inaugural Medal of Arts for her "outstanding commitment" to the "Art in Embassies" programme.

You can't stop the world from judging you: Shama Sikander

December 27, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Mumbai, Dec 27 (IANS) TV actress Shama Sikander features with her American beau Alexx O'Nell in a sensuous video of a song, composed by the latter. Shama says she is not bothered about what people will say of the video.

Shama wants to avoid image trap

November 25, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Mumbai, Nov 25 (IANS) TV actress Shama Sikander doesn't want to get stuck with any particular image and aims to be as versatile as international artists who have the freedom to pick any role at any stage of their lives.

Ageless Rekha turns 58: A look back at her success and struggle

October 10, 2012 at 12:38 PM

A 13-year-old girl came to Mumbai from Madras to work in Bollywood not by her choice but was forced as to support her family financially. Few new that this dark complexion and plump figured girl will be ruling the industry in coming years.

I'm excited about working with Sikander: Anupam Kher

October 9, 2012 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher is teaming up with his son Sikander on the big screen for Chandan Arora's new film, and says he is kicked about working with him.

Rukhsar Rehman turns fairy godmother

October 9, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) After playing a negative role in "Kuch Toh Log Kahenge", actress Rukhsar Rehman now dons the garb of a fairy godmother in fantasy show "Baal Veer". She considers it as a most enjoyable project.

Former Test players slam Pakistan for early World Cup T20 exit

October 7, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Karachi, Oct. 7 (ANI): Pakistan's exit from the World Twenty20 has drawn criticism from several former players. Having restricted Sri Lanka to 139 in the semi-final in Colombo, Pakistan were beaten by 16 runs.

TV best institution: Shama Siqander

September 27, 2012 at 12:42 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Actress Shama Sikander, who became a known face on small screen with her bubbly character of Pooja in 2005 show "Ye Meri Life Hai", describes television as an institution and says the medium makes you a better artist.

Big B gets special birthday gift from fan (TV Snippets)

September 26, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan's 80th birthday is still over two weeks away, but his fans have been showering him with gifts galore. One of the fans gifted him a wooden frame with a picture of him and his wife Jaya.

Punjab teachers can no longer moonlight as journalists

August 30, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 30 (IANS) The Punjab government Thursday imposed a blanket ban on journalistic activities undertaken by teachers and other employees of the education department.

Liberty a priceless right given by God: Supreme Court

August 8, 2012 at 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) In a blistering criticism of the Jammu and Kashmir government for keeping a Pakistani detenu in jail for long after his sentence was over, the Supreme Court Wednesday said that "liberty is a priceless right given by the God" which could not be denied by the state.

Fearing recruitment, India restricts contacts with CIA

July 23, 2012 at 10:43 AM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Fearing that the CIA might use counter-terrorism meetings to recruit Indian intelligence operatives, New Delhi has restricted agency-to-agency contacts with Washington, says a new book.

Piyush Jha's novel to be turned into movie (With Image)

July 17, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Piyush Jha, whose last film "Sikander" failed to click at the box office, is gearing up to make a movie on his novel "Mumbaistan", which is about serial killers.

Punjab Police to register cases of fraud recruitment ads

July 6, 2012 at 7:04 PM

Chandigarh, July 6 (IANS) The Punjab education department Friday directed the state police to register cases against unscrupulous elements who issue fraudulent advertisements for recruitment in the department.

All Punjab schools closed till July 8

July 4, 2012 at 8:54 PM

Chandigarh, July 4 (IANS) With heat wave continuing and monsoon's arrival delayed in Punjab, the government Wednesday ordered the closure of all schools in the state till July 8.

Punjab primary school vacations extended due to heat wave

July 1, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Chandigarh, July 1 (IANS) Punjab has extended summer vacations in its primary schools till July 9 in view of the searing heat conditions in the region. However, middle, high and secondary schools will reopen Monday as scheduled.

Daily soaps have become a habit: Deven Bhojani

June 24, 2012 at 4:19 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) After spending over 25 years in the industry, popular actor Deven Bhojani says over the years, daily soaps have become a habit.

Three tourists killed in Himachal road accident

June 16, 2012 at 12:23 PM

Manali, June 16 (IANS) Three tourists from Madhya Pradesh were killed and several others injured after their taxi skidded off the road and fell into a gorge near here Saturday, police said.

Balochistan Deputy AG resigns, comes back as 'advocate' fearing angry judge

May 22, 2012 at 5:14 PM

Quetta, May 22 (ANI): Unable to satisfy the judges during a hearing of cases pertaining to missing persons in Balochistan, Deputy Attorney General (AG) Malik Sikander walked out of court and later submitted his resignation, only to come back as a lawyer.

Two taxi drivers held for killing woman in Delhi

May 14, 2012 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Two taxi drivers were arrested in south Delhi for murdering a 25-year-old woman when she resisted their sexual assault attempt after taking a lift in their vehicle last month, police said Monday.

Indian books on spirituality a big draw

May 12, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Shimla, May 12 (IANS) Books on Indian spiritualism are in great demand in foreign countries, and even the Chinese are impressed, National Book Trust (NBT) director M.A. Sikander said Saturday.

Indian books on spirituality a big draw, says NBT chief

May 12, 2012 at 12:30 PM

Shimla, May 12 (IANS) The books on Indian spiritualism are in great demand in foreign countries, and even the Chinese are quite impressed with their neighbouring people's spiritual richness, National Book Trust (NBT) director M.A. Sikander said here Saturday.

Bipasha fuming over 'leaked' b'day party video

January 11, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Dubai, Jan 11 (ANI): Bipasha Basu has expressed her anger over the 'leaked' video of her birthday party, which has gone viral on the Internet.

PCB-Afridi court tussle will open 'embarrassing can of worms' for Pak cricket: Analyst

June 11, 2011 at 1:01 PM

Islamabad, June 11(ANI): The ongoing court hearing into the standoff between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and ex-captain Shahid Afridi is going to be "bad for Pakistan's reputation" because a "lot of hidden facts" will come out of the closet, a popular cricket commentator and analyst has said.

Ex-Pak player Bakht says Afridi at fault, but urges PCB to treat matter leniently

June 10, 2011 at 7:35 PM

London, June 10 (ANI): Former Pakistan fast bowler Sikander Bakht has said that all-rounder Shahid Afridi failed to handle the captaincy of the national team with diplomacy because he was aggressive by nature and outspoken as a person.

Pak cricket fraternity in shock over corruption charges against tainted Pak trio

February 5, 2011 at 2:54 PM

Karachi, Feb 5(ANI): The three Pakistani players implicated in the spot-fixing scandal have sent more shock-waves to Pakistan's cricket community after British prosecutors "authorised" the slapping of charges of corruption as well 'conspiracy to cheat' against them.

Misbah should be Pak World Cup captain: Sikander Bakht

January 12, 2011 at 2:28 PM

Karachi, Jan.12 (ANI): Former Test cricketer Sikander Bakht has said that current Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq should captain the World Cup side instead of Shahid Afridi.

Jharkhand's mining activities disrupted following Maoist threat

August 1, 2010 at 1:41 PM

Palamu (Jharkhand), Aug 1 (ANI): The miners in Jharkhand's Palamu District abandoned their work following threats from the Maoists.

Amitabh Bachchan feels proud to be associated with Indian cinema

March 1, 2010 at 12:41 PM

Mumbai, Mar 1 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has said that Indian cinema is one entity that brings all together, adding that he feels proud to be associated with it.

Muslims groups recite Sanskrit shlokas in Allahabad

January 29, 2010 at 5:57 PM

Allahabad, Jan. 29 (ANI): A group of Muslims in Allahabad are spreading the message of communal harmony by reciting Sanskrit shlokas and singing Hindu bhajans.

'Munde U.K. de', an NRI based romantic comedy movie

April 29, 2009 at 1:51 PM

Chandigarh, April 29 (ANI): The Punjabi film industry is evolving rapidly with films based on non-resident Indian proving to be a major hit. The latest in the row is `Munde U.K. de'.

Shooting in Kashmir was no problem, says director

March 30, 2009 at 9:45 AM

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Director Rahul Dholakia had to shift his 'Lamhaa' shoot out of Jammu and Kashmir over security issues and protests, but 'Sikandar' director Piyush Jha says it's 'an absolutely beautiful place' and he didn't find shooting in the valley a problem at all.

Brussels moot speaks of long-term peace for Kashmir

January 3, 2009 at 7:41 PM

Brussels, Jan.3 (ANI): A two-day conference held here last month on the cultural heritage of Kashmiris, has declared that there is a need to forge "a peaceful pathway through identifying and implementing a series of steps that will lead to a prosperous and cohesive future for all of the people of Kashmir, wherever they may reside."

Suspected ISI agent questioned in Lucknow

December 19, 2008 at 12:27 AM

Lucknow, Dec 18 (IANS) Sleuths of the Military Intelligence wing and the Uttar Pradesh Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) Thursday started grilling a suspected Pakistani Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, arrested from here the previous day.

Suspected Pakistani military agent nabbed in Lucknow

December 17, 2008 at 8:14 PM

Lucknow, Dec 17 (IANS) A suspected Pakistan Military Intelligence (PMI) agent was arrested by the Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the state police here Wednesday, officials said.

At 80, Dara Singh says he was never interested in films

November 19, 2008 at 9:24 AM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) He was perhaps Bollywood's first macho man. Dara Singh, who turned 80 Wednesday, says after starring in over 120 films that the big screen was never his aspiration.

A dog named `Condom' launches campaign

November 14, 2008 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) India Friday launched an advertisement involving a dog named 'Condom' to popularise contraceptive usage, nearly six months after a "condom condom" mobile ring tone commercial boosted its sale by 85 million.

Shama Sikander escapes road accident

November 10, 2008 at 9:17 PM

Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) TV actress Shama Sikander of 'Yeh Meri Life Hai' escaped unhurt after her car was hit by a truck near the Goregaon bus depot here when she was on her way back home.

Box-office dud 'Summer 2007' to compete at IFFI

November 7, 2008 at 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Though 'Summer 2007' sank at the box-office it has been selected as one among the four Hindi feature films to compete in the Indian Panorama section of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), to be held in Goa later this month.

Harbhajan becomes third Indian to bag 300 wickets

November 7, 2008 at 7:07 PM

Nagpur, Nov 7 (IANS) Harbhajan Singh, with Ricky Ponting's wicket, became the third Indian bowler and the 22nd in the cricketing world to bag 300 Test wickets, on the second day of the fourth Test against Australia here Friday.

Payal denies romantic links with Rahul Mahajan

October 12, 2008 at 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Only Rahul Mahajan could get close to her, kiss her and scold her in season two of reality show 'Bigg Boss', but actress Payal Rohatgi has denied any romantic involvement with him after her eviction from the show.

Nigaar Khan raves about Dinesh Karthik, says he's the best

October 7, 2008 at 9:14 AM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Television actress Nigaar Z. Khan says cricketer Dinesh Karthik, her partner on dance reality show 'Ek Khiladi Ek Hasina', is a sweet guy and a quick learner and that she couldn't have got a better co-dancer.

COLORS launches India's first cricket-format show 'Ek Khiladi Ek Hassena'

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Mumbai, Sept 17 (ANI/Business Wire India): After having redefined the weekday viewing in the General entertainment category (GEC), with a variety of fiction and non fiction shows, COLORS now gears up with its new weekend prime time extravaganza, 'Ek Khiladi Ek Hasina' - India's first cricket-format show.

Safe sex ringtone chants 'Condom Condom!'

August 21, 2008 at 12:00 AM

To encourage men to use condoms for 'safe' sex and to avoid HIV infection, BBC World Service Trust (WST) has launched the third round of Anti-AIDS campaign.

'Condom Condom' ringtone supports HIV/AIDS campaign in India

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, August 19 (ANI): The BBC World Service Trust has launched a ringtone campaign to promote the use of condoms in India, where about 2.5 million people are living with HIV.

Vice President gives away outstanding media awards

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, July 11 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Friday awarded Sikander Parikh of Rajasthan Patrika and Arun Sridhar of Malayala Manorama with the Udayan Smriti Patrakarita Samman 2007 by at a function here.