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

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

Examine introduction of English test in UPSC, HC tells centre

June 4, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Delhi High Court has directed the central government to form a panel to examine a plea against the UPSC's decision to introduce a compulsory English skill test in the prelims of the civil service examinations since 2011.

Mrunal Jain tries to get better with each scene (TV Snippets)

May 28, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) TV actor Mrunal Jain, currently seen in "Uttaran", realises that the process of improving and learning is a must and tries to improvise on a script to deliver better.

Punjab, Haryana can help Africa ensure food security: Patil

May 24, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Chandigarh, May 24 (IANS) India's food grain states Punjab and Haryana can help African countries in ensuring food security through exchange of knowledge and technological knowhow, Punjab Governor Shivraj Patil said here Friday.

Looking for prominent, strong characters: Rajshree Thakur

May 23, 2013 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) "Saat Phere" fame Rajshree Thakur, who is making a comeback to the small screen after three years, says her motto is to do prominent characters that suit here personality.

Indian film festival to be held in Seoul

May 22, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Seoul, May 22 (IANS) An Indian film festival, where hugely popular Bollywood movies like "Lage Raho Munnabhai" will be screened, is to be held here to commemorate the 40th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and South Korea.

Shankar Mahadevan sings for 'Maharana Pratap'

May 21, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Music composer-singer Shankar Mahadevan recorded the title track of the upcoming television series "Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap". He is thankful that he got an opportunity to sing a song about such a big hero.

SSB soldier shoots two colleagues in Kashmir

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Jammu, May 21 (IANS) A Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) trooper killed two of his colleagues and injured two others in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar town early Tuesday, police said.

I don't think TV interests me at all: Divya Dutta

May 9, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) She had her stint on the small screen with shows like "Shanno Ki Shaadi", but Divya Dutta is not interested in the medium anymore.

Warner, KKR fielding give Delhi third win

May 1, 2013 at 11:56 PM

Raipur, May 1 (IANS) An unbeaten 66 of 42 balls by David Warner and fielding proved to be the difference as Delhi Daredevils beat Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets for their second successive win in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here Wednesday.

Knight Riders score 136/7 against Daredevils

May 1, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Raipur, May 1 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders scored 136 for seven against Delhi Daredevils in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here Wednesday.

Daredevils score 164/5 against Pune Warriors

April 28, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Raipur, April 28 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils scored 164 for five against Pune Warriors in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here Sunday.

Music of 'Go Goa Gone' launched in Mumbai

April 19, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (ANI): The makers of India's first ever Zombie Film 'Go Goa Gone' along with the entire star cast launched its music in the entertainment capital Mumbai.

Search on for Maharana Pratap's on-screen Chetak

April 19, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) The casting has begun for upcoming show "Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap", with the auditions for horses for the role of Chetak, the 16th century Rajput ruler's favourite steed.

Pakistani Hindus submit memorandum to UN

April 17, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A delegation of Pakistani Hindus and the VHP Wednesday submitted a memorandum to the UN explaining the violation of their rights in Pakistan, and requesting rehabilitation in India.

Loved doing Karan Johar's 'Gippi', says Divya Dutta

April 12, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actress Divya Dutta, who will soon be seen in Karan Johar's production "Gippi", says this is her first film with the filmmaker and she loved doing it.

Here come musical cards from YRF Merchandise (With Image)

April 12, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Here is good news for die-hard romantics. They can gift a musical greeting card to their beloved that contains pictures and music from Yash Chopra's popular romantic films like "Veer Zaara" and "Mohabbatein".

Iccha's death in 'Uttaran' means progression: Vaishali Takkar

April 11, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Iccha, one of the lead characters in "Uttaran", dies in the popular TV show. Vaishali Takkar, who plays her onscreen mom, says such things happen in a serial and feels viewers won't miss Iccha as Meethi will compensate for her absence.

I was never a hunk: Kapil Nirmal (With Image)

April 4, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Amritsar, April 4 (IANS) Thanks to his sculpted body and macho looks, Kapil Nirmal is quite popular among girls, but the actor clarifies that he is not aiming to become a small screen hunk.

8 children killed, more then 12 injured after a truck rams into slum

March 20, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Eight children were killed and over a dozen were injured on Tuesday night, when a speeding truck overturned at Nagla Patwari near the bypass in Aligarh, 335 km from Lucknow, police said.

Truck rams into slum, eight kids killed

March 20, 2013 at 8:41 AM

Lucknow, March 20 (IANS) In a tragic incident late Tuesday night, eight children were killed and over a dozen injured when a speeding truck overturned at Nagla Patwari near the bypass in Aligarh, 335 km from here, police said.

Riteish nervous about Marathi debut

March 18, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) After producing a Marathi film titled "Balak Palak", Riteish Deshmukh is now all set to act in a Marathi project titled "Lai Bhaari". He is excited, yet nervous.

Embrace gift called Indian culture: Manish Malhotra

March 16, 2013 at 3:10 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) He has dressed some of Bollywood's most known names in creations, with visible use of Indian textures, prints and designs. Fashion designer Manish Malhotra truly believes India is rich in its culture and heritage and that creative people should "embrace" that.

Divya Dutta hopes her story inspire other women

February 28, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Divya Dutta's life has been chosen as one of the top 11 inspirational stories since 1984 by Savvy magazine in its 'I Believe Collector's edition'. The actress believes the edition can change the lives of many women in this male-dominated society.

Bollywood has become better for heroines: Divya Dutta

February 22, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Actress Divya Dutta feels that with Indian cinema completing 100 years, the industry has got better for the female actors.

Toyota cricket championship starts Saturday

February 20, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Aligarh, Feb 20 (IANS) To encourage cricket at the varsity level, NDTV and the ministry of human resource development have joined hands to launch the Toyota Cricket Championship (TUCC) from Saturday.

Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh reveal 'Veer Marathi' team's sponsors

February 16, 2013 at 2:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Bollywood's Marathi couple Ritesh Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza unveiled the sponsors of their team 'Veer Marathi' in Mumbai on Friday evening.

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.

Now I will go for treatment: Salman Khan

February 10, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Bollywood star Salman Khan has said that he would undertake a long-delayed trip abroad for treatment of a painful condition, which he had put off because of his acting schedule and the blackbuck poaching case in court.

Cricket is first love of actors, I may play next year: Salman

February 10, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Kochi, Feb 10 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who was guest of honour at the opening ceremony of the third edition of Celebrity Cricket League (CCL), is happy that actors are doing well on the cricket field and says he may hit the ground next year.

It was Salman's idea to create Veer Marathi for CCL: Riteish

February 9, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Actor Riteish Deshmukh, who captains Veer Marathi, his team in the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL), says it was Salman Khan who gave him the idea of creating a team for those in Marathi cinema.

Mumbai Heroes excited to play against Kerala

February 9, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Kochi, Feb 9 (IANS) Mumbai Heroes are all geared up to play against southern superstar Mohanlal-led Kerala Strikers in their home ground here as part of the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) Saturday night.

Film stars to swap grease paint for sun tan cream, play cricket

February 8, 2013 at 10:11 PM

Kochi, Feb 8 (IANS) Starting Saturday, a majority of film stars would apply more sun tan cream and less grease paint as the third edition of the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) gets underway here.

PVR's V-Day special tribute to Yash Chopra

February 8, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) He's known as the King of Romance, thanks to his romantic sagas like "Kabhi Kabhie", "Silsila" and "Lamhe" and Valentine's Day is an apt time to pay tribute to Yash Chopra.

Rapist, murderer of Bihar minor awarded death sentence

February 7, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Patna, Feb 7 (IANS) A Bihar court Thursday awarded the death penalty to a 45-year-old man for raping and killing a minor girl four years ago, a lawyer said.

Shaan is most positive person: Roop Kumar Rathod

January 31, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Singer Roop Kumar Rathod says Shaan exudes a lot of positive energy.

Mining lobby attacks Goa governor for ignoring their plight

January 30, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Panaji, Jan 30 (IANS) The mining lobby Wednesday attacked Goa Governor Bharat Veer Wanchoo, calling him an "agent" of the central government and accusing him of being callous to those affected by the ban on iron ore mining in Goa.

Uttar Pradesh contractual teachers demand hike in salary

January 28, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Lucknow, Jan. 28 (ANI): Hundreds of teachers and school employees, recruited on contractual basis, launched a massive agitation outside the state assembly here on Monday, demanding higher payment and regularization of their jobs.

Bobby Deol turns 46

January 27, 2013 at 10:40 AM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Bollywood actor Bobby Deol is celebrating his 46th birthday today.

Delhi seeks time to frame guidelines for discoms

January 25, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The city government Friday informed the Delhi High Court that the process of framing the guidelines to determine electricity tariff by bidding process was underway and sought two weeks' time for that.

Styling for TV frustrating, says designer Neerusha

January 20, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Styling for TV actors is not fun any more, says stylist Neerusha and adds that the medium is not creatively satisfying either. Therefore, she decided to create her own collection - Womaniyaa.

140 evacuated from avalanche-prone area in Kashmir

January 19, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Srinagar, Jan 19 (IANS) A total of 140 civilians were evacuated from avalanche-prone areas in Kulgam district of south Kashmir, police said Saturday.

Toyota University cricket launched

January 17, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) The first Toyota University Cricket Championship (TUCC), supported by the ministry of human resource development (HRD), the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and NDTV was launched here Thursday by filmstar and brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan.

Fresh PIL against Bharti Infratel on radiation norms

December 28, 2012 at 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) A public interest litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking inspection of the SEBI records permitting Bharti Infratel Ltd. to invite public offering for cell phone towers, allegedly without considering radiation norms.

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.

Two Lashkar militants killed in J-K

December 25, 2012 at 1:57 PM

Kulgam/Jammu, Dec 25 (ANI): Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday confirmed the killing of two Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants during a gun battle.

Zarine Khan believes in doing 'quality' work

December 25, 2012 at 1:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): 'Veer' star Zarine Khan has revealed that she is patiently waiting for a nice script as she believes in "quality work rather than quantity".

Waiting for quality films: Zarine Khan

December 24, 2012 at 12:13 PM

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Actress Zarine Khan, who was last seen in "Housefull 2", is waiting for quality work to come her way and that may mean some time before she is seen on screen again.

Delhi gang-rape: Not convinced with police status report, says court

December 21, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday said it is not "convinced" with the status report filed by the Delhi Police which did not mention the details of police officials patrolling the area where a 23-year-old woman was gang-raped and tortured in a moving bus.

Delhi gang-rape: Not convinced with police status report, says court

December 21, 2012 at 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday said it is not "convinced" with the status report filed by the Delhi Police which did not mention the details of the police officials patrolling the area where a 23-year-old woman was gang-raped in a moving bus.

Five fast track courts approved for Delhi rape cases

December 19, 2012 at 9:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday gave its approval to the setting up of five fast-track courts to deal with cases of sexual assault on women.

Delhi HC dismisses plea challenging Tendulkar's nomination to RS

December 19, 2012 at 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (ANI): The Delhi High Court today dismissed a plea challenging cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's nomination to the Rajya Sabha.

Delhi High Court seeks status report on gang-rape probe

December 19, 2012 at 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday took suo moto cognizance of the gang-rape of the 23-year-old woman in a moving bus, and directed the city police commissioner to file by Dec 21 a status report on investigations so far.

High Court dismisses plea challenging Tendulkar's RS nomination

December 19, 2012 at 11:25 AM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday dismissed a plea challenging the nomination of cricketer Sachin Tendulkar to the Rajya Sabha.

High court asks AIFF to follow sports code in polls

December 18, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday directed the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to follow the sports code of the government of India for its next elections, scheduled for Dec 20 this year.

Four LeT guerrillas killed in Kashmir gunfight

December 18, 2012 at 5:57 PM

Srinagar, Dec 18 (IANS) Four Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) guerrillas were killed Tuesday in a gunfight with the security forces near Sopore town in Baramulla district of north Kashmir, police said.

Court notice to government on Olympic body's functioning

December 17, 2012 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday issued notice to the government on a plea seeking constitution of an "ad-hoc interim body" to run the suspended Indian Olympic Association, which has sought the quashing of the national sports code.

Israel wants to take India ties to next level

December 10, 2012 at 3:20 PM

Jerusalem, Dec 10 (IANS) The biggest dream of Israeli President Shimon Peres is to go to India, if he gets an invitation, said one diplomat. Shimon Peres would very much enjoy his visit to India, said another.

'Shift night shelters near needy's work places'

December 7, 2012 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday asked the city government to shift temporary night shelters for the homeless and the poor closer to their work places.

For that touch of mysticism: Bollywood's enduring 786 connect

December 6, 2012 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The number 786, revered in Islamic culture, has found prominence in Bollywood over and over again -- remember Amitabh Bachchan's 'billa No.786' in "Coolie" and Shah Rukh Khan's 'qaidi No.786' in "Veer-Zaara". It returns to the screen with Akshay Kumar's "Khiladi 786".

Night shelters in horrible condition: NGO tells highcourt

December 5, 2012 at 10:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) An NGO Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that the city government had failed to provide even basic amenities for the poor living in night shelters and they are in a "horrible" condition.

No case over funding of Hazare supporters' NGOs, court told

December 5, 2012 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The union government Wednesday told the Delhi High Court it had found lapses in foreign funding to three NGOs linked to Anna Hazare supporters but there is no need for a criminal case.

Court notice to Delhi government on power bills

December 5, 2012 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the city government on a plea seeking direction to it and a private power distribution company to pay compensation for wrong bills issued to consumers.

Notice to government, Google on anti-Islam film

December 5, 2012 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notices to the central government and Google India on a plea that videos of the controversial anti-Islam film "Innocence of Muslims" be removed from various sites, including YouTube.

Allow plastic bag making for sale outside Delhi, court urged

November 29, 2012 at 9:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Plastic bag manufacturers of the city Thursday urged the Delhi High Court to allow them to make the product for sale in areas outside Delhi where it was not banned.

Allow plastic bag making for sale outside Delhi, court urged

November 29, 2012 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Plastic bag manufacturers of the city Thursday urged the Delhi High Court to allow them to make the product for sale in areas outside Delhi where it was not banned.

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.

JTHJ mints Rs 101.26 crore at Indian box office

November 24, 2012 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi. Nov 24 (IANS) "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" (JTHJ), Yash Chopra's last directorial venture, continues to mint money. The romantic saga has earned Rs.101.26 crore at the domestic box office in 11 days since its release.

Court refuses to stay IOA elections

November 23, 2012 at 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Delhi High Court Friday refused to stay the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) elections, scheduled for Dec 5, on a plea seeking the court's direction to restrain the IOA from holding elections as it was not following the sports code of the government.

Court refuses to stay plastic ban in Delhi

November 23, 2012 at 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) The Delhi High Court refused to stay the Delhi government's notification imposing a blanket ban on plastic bags, which was implemented Friday.

Court notice over MP allowances

November 21, 2012 at 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the central government on a plea seeking direction that MPs not be allowed reimbursement of their travel expenses more than the actual amount they have spent.

Tension in Haryana village after murder of brothers

November 15, 2012 at 2:58 PM

Bhiwani (Haryana), Nov 15 (IANS) Angered over the murder of two brothers, a large numbers of residents of Bond village in Haryana's Bhiwani district Thursday torched six police vehicles, attacked security personnel and blocked the road outside the police station.

Kerala defence awardees to get huge cash hikes

November 13, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 13 (IANS) The government Monday announced a huge hike in cash benefits for Kerala defence personnel who win gallantry awards by increasing the lump sum grant and one-time annuity. Some benefits will go up 100-fold.

Audience is mature for intimate scenes, says TV producer

November 11, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Television audience has matured enough to watch intimate scenes, TV producer Yash Patnaik said here Sunday.

SRK feels he's too macho to do love stories

November 10, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan feels he is too macho to be in love stories and considers it an irony that he had worked with late director Yash Chopra for 20 years.

Huge cache of turtles seized in UP

November 9, 2012 at 10:29 AM

Lucknow, Nov 9 (IANS) A huge cache of turtles stuffed in sacks was recovered from an ambulance in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district late Thursday, police said.

Javed needs no research to write on Yash Chopra

November 7, 2012 at 3:06 PM

Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) Writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, who is set to come back with his TV show "Classic Legends Season 2", says he would never need to do any research work for any documentary on late filmmaker Yash Chopra.

J-K Govt. assures better security for village headmen

November 7, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Srinagar, Nov.7 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has assured that it will provide better security to Panchayat heads in villages of the state in the wake of threats from militants.

Antony asks Air Force for early completion of inquiries on air crashes

November 5, 2012 at 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Nov.5 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony today asked top brass of the Indian Air Force to complete all pending Court of Inquiry (CoI) proceedings into air accidents as early as possible and take appropriate remedial measures so that the possibility of future accidents are minimized.

Anupam among five most talented actors in Asia

November 4, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Actor Anupam Kher is on cloud nine after making it to the list of five best actors in Asia by an international magazine.

Ameesha, Sunny-starrer on floors November end

November 2, 2012 at 11:27 AM

Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Filmmaker Anil Sharma, who is bringing back Ameesha Patel and Sunny Deol together for a movie after 2001 hit "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha", says the new film, titled "Singh Sahab - The Great" will go on floors towards the end of this month.

Court seeks report over plea on Anna stir's funding

October 31, 2012 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the central government to file a status report on a plea seeking a CBI probe against Team Anna members for allegedly receiving funds illegally from foreign organisations.

No permanent structures exist enroute to Amarnath shrine: J-K Police chief

October 31, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Baltal (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct. 31 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said rejected reports of permanent structures being set up on the road leading to the Amarnath shrine.

Court notice to Delhi government on encroachment

October 31, 2012 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the city government on a petition seeking removal of encroachment and illegal construction from pavements and roads.

Government told to submit documents on land allotment to DIAL

October 31, 2012 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Delhi High Court, hearing a petition alleging land allotment at a throwaway price to DIAL for the Indira Gandhi International Airport here, Wednesday asked the union government to submit documents related to the allotment of land.

HC seeks report on steps taken to prevent dengue

October 31, 2012 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday sought a report from the central government on a petition seeking implementation of a long-term action plan to control outbreak of dangerous or epidemic diseases like dengue in the capital city.

Rock show in Guwahati motivates youth to join the armed forces

October 29, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Guwahati, Oct. 29 (ANI): A rock show was recently organized in Assam's principal city of Guwahati to motivate youth to consider a career in the armed forces.

Yash Chopra had a soft corner for Pakistan: Visiting Pakistani director

October 29, 2012 at 9:35 AM

Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Saying she had a "long love history with Mumbai", visiting Pakistani director Iram Parveen Bilal says late Bollywood veteran Yash Chopra, who had a "soft corner for Pakistan", was such a source of inspiration for her that after graduating in engineering she took the plunge into filmmaking.

Jharkhand Congress unhappy at not getting cabinet berth

October 28, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Ranchi, Oct 28 (IANS) People of Jharkhand and the state Congress are disappointed for not getting even a single cabinet berth in the reshuffle Sunday.

All set for Sunday's cabinet rejig (Intro Roundup)

October 27, 2012 at 9:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The stage is set for Sunday's much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle with seven ministers stepping down to make way for newer, and possibly, younger faces.

President accepts seven ministers' resignations

October 27, 2012 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee has accepted the resignations of seven members of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's council of ministers, including S.M. Krishna (external affairs) and Ambika Soni (information and broadcasting), it was announced Saturday.

All set for Sunday's cabinet rejig as seven ministers resign (Roundup)

October 27, 2012 at 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The stage is set for Sunday's much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle with seven ministers - including S.M. Krishna and Ambika Soni - stepping down to make way for newer, and possibly, younger faces.

I'm an organisation man: Sahai

October 27, 2012 at 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Subodh Kant Sahai, who quit as union tourism minister Saturday ahead of Sunday's cabinet reshuffle, said that he was happy to work for the party as he was an "organisation man".

Stage set for Sunday's cabinet rejig (Afternoon Lead)

October 27, 2012 at 3:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The stage is set for Sunday's much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle with five ministers stepping down, including S.M. Krishna and Ambika Soni, to make way for newer, and possibly, younger faces.

Diwali does not always bring 'Lakshmi' to Bollywood

October 27, 2012 at 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Diwali hasn't been all that crackling for Bollywood. Of more than 30 films released in the past decade during the festival, less than a dozen elicited fireworks at the box office. But this year seems promising with "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" (JTHJ) and "Son Of Sardaar" (SOS) lined up to hit the screens Nov 13, Diwali day itself.

I don't want to stand in way of change: SM Krishna

October 27, 2012 at 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Outgoing Foreign Minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna today said that the "flavour of the season was young blood" and he did not want to stand in the way of change.

Ambika Soni, Subodh Kant Sahai resign too

October 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) A day before Sunday's cabinet reshuffle, three more ministers have resigned.

PM accepts Krishna's resignation; Soni, Wasnik also offer to quit ahead of cabinet reshuffle

October 26, 2012 at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 26 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Friday accepted the resignation of Union External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, hours after the latter had forwarded his resignation in anticipation of Sunday's proposed reshuffle of the Union Cabinet.

Rajneesh Duggal wants to do intense love stories

October 26, 2012 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Model-turned-actor Rajneesh Duggal relates to intense characters more than anything and is keen on doing an intense romantic movie.

Rahul unlikely to figure in cabinet reshuffle Sunday

October 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is unlikely to join the Manmohan Singh government in a cabinet reshuffle scheduled for Sunday, sources in the party and Rashtrapati Bhavan said Thursday.

Abducted Delhi boy rescued, two held

October 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) A nine-year-old boy, abducted five days ago from the capital city, has been rescued and two of his kidnappers have been arrested, Delhi Police said Thursday.