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Everything you need to know about Patel Nager Hisar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Patel Nager Hisar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Ameesha Patel finds anti-hero role tough

June 14, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) Ameesha Patel turns into a baddie for her forthcoming film "Shortcut Romeo" and asserts it was challenging for her to play an anti-hero role as it has drained her emotionally and physically.

Government gives green signal for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup

June 13, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The government Thursday finally paved way for the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to bid to host the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup as the union cabinet cleared the proposal for submitting guarantees to the world body FIFA.

Indian-origin artist in New Zealand wins top award

June 11, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Wellington, June 11 (IANS) An Indian-origin artist in New Zealand has won the top award presented by a leading art gallery.

New Zealander of Indian descent sweeps Pacific Music Awards

June 11, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Wellington, June 11 (IANS) Singer Aaradhna Patel of New Zealand, whose father is from Gujarat state in India, has swept this year's Pacific Music Awards.

BCCI proposes Sanjay Patel as secretary, Ravi Savant as treasurer

June 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (ANI): The Working Committee of the BCCI met at the Taj Palace, New Delhi, earlier

Ameesha Patel celebrates B'day with 'Shortcut Romeo' cast

June 9, 2013 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (ANI): The makers of the upcoming crime thriller 'Shortcut Romeo' threw a grand birthday party for the lead actress, Ameesha Patel, in Mumbai on Saturday.

Sanjay Patel is new BCCI secretary

June 6, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) Sanjay Patel has been appointed the new secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the board's interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya announced here Thursday. A new treasurer would be named in a "day or two".

Sanjay Patel is new BCCI secretary

June 6, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) Sanjay Patel has been appointed the new secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), its interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya announced Thursday.

BJP sweeps Gujarat bypolls, RJD triumphs in Bihar

June 5, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (ANI): The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat emerged victorious bagging five out of the six seats - two Lok Sabha and three assembly seats - to which bypolls were held last Sunday, while the JD (U) in Bihar is all set to suffer a setback in Maharajganj Lok Sabha seat.

Shiamak, a pioneer of new dance forms: Ameesha Patel

June 3, 2013 at 9:29 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Actress Ameesha Patel is so impressed with choreographer Shiamak Davar and his style of dancing that she calls him the "pioneer of new dance forms".

'Shortcut Romeo' one step ahead of 'Johnny Gaddaar': Neil

June 3, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh says his forthcoming film "Shortcut Romeo", in which he plays a negative character, is a chance for him to take the hatred and vengeance of his character in the 2007 film "Johnny Gaddaar" one step ahead.

Bollywood actors promote their upcoming film at a dance show in Mumbai

June 2, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (ANI): The cast and crew of upcoming romantic crime thriller, 'Shortcut Romeo' promoted the film at a dance show organised by acclaimed choreographer of Bollywood Shiamak Davar in Mumbai.

Ram Kapoor set for guest appearance on 'Sanskaar'

May 30, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Actor Ram Kapoor will make a guest appearance on the show "Sanskaar - Dharohar Apnon Ki".

Cricketer Ankeet Chavan denied bail for marriage

May 28, 2013 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday rejected Rajasthan Royals cricketer Ankeet Chavan's plea seeking bail to get married. The court sent co-accused S. Sreesanth and Ajit Chandila to judicial custody till June 4 in the IPL spot fixing case.

Last rites of slain Chhattisgarh PCC chief performed at Raigarh

May 27, 2013 at 3:49 PM

Raigarh, May 27 (ANI): Thousands of mourners and supporters, including Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi, attended the last rites of slain Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief Nand Kumar Patel and his son Dinesh Patel that was performed here today.

Scorching heat in Surat takes toll on weaving industry

May 26, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Surat, May 26 (ANI): Workers in Surat have left the weaving industry and returned to their villages to save themselves from the scorching heat, while the traders have incurred huge loss.

Maoist strike an attack on democracy: Rahul Gandhi

May 26, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Raipur, May 26 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Sunday said the Maoist attack on a Congress convoy in Chhattisgarh was an attack on democracy.

President Mukherjee condemns Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

May 26, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday condemned the Maoist strike on Congress party leaders and activists in Chhattisgarh and called upon concerned authorities to do their utmost to bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice.

PM visits Naxal attack injured; announces relief and pledges to bring perpetrators to justice

May 26, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Raipur, May 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Sunday extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in yesterday's incident of violence in Chhattisgarh.

Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi meet victims of Chhattisgarh Maoist attack

May 26, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Raipur, May 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday met victims of the Chhattisgarh Maoist attack, which left at least 27 dead, including two senior Congress leaders.

Chhattisgarh Naxal attack: Congress leader VC Shukla remains critical, say doctors

May 26, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Gurgaon, May 26 (ANI): Doctors treating injured Congress leader VC Shukla, who suffered gunshot injuries in the Maoist attack on a Congress rally in Chhattisgarh, here on Sunday said that his condition remains critical.

Narendra Modi calls for zero tolerance policy toward Naxalism

May 26, 2013 at 10:54 AM

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has termed the naxal attack on Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh as gruesome, and said that the government needed to adopt a zero tolerance policy towards terrorism and Naxalism.

Bollywood spot boy arrested for IPL spot fixing (Third Lead)

May 24, 2013 at 8:23 PM

Hyderabad/New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) A spot boy in Bollywood movies was Friday arrested from Hyderabad for the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot fixing scandal, Delhi Police sources said.

Adam Scott's Open winning putt to be history from 2016

May 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Sydney, May 22 (ANI): Golfer Adam Scott will need to modify his putting stroke following a confirmed ban on anchoring the club by the Ancient Golf Club and the U.S. Golf Association.

UPA-II needs course correction: Praful Patel (Interview)

May 22, 2013 at 12:22 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The UPA-II government needs course correction in the remaining year of its term, says union minister and NCP leader Praful Patel, noting that the Congress has to build alliances to improve its prospects of leading a coalition regime after the next elections.

Sunrisers beat KKR, storm into IPL play-offs

May 19, 2013 at 11:42 PM

Hyderabad, May 19 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets to storm into the play-offs of the sixth Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Rajiv Gandhi international stadium Sunday night.

Sunrisers beat Knight Riders by 5 wickets, qualify for playoffs,

May 19, 2013 at 11:34 PM

Hyderabad, May 19 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad qualified for the playoffs courtesy a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here Sunday.

Hisar sizzles at 46 degrees, as heat sweeps across Punjab, Haryana

May 19, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Chandigarh, May 19 (IANS) Scorching summer heat sizzled most places in the pllains of Haryana and Punjab Sunday, recording temperatures of over 45 degrees Celsius, the Met department officials said here.

I don't have any limitations as an actor: Pooja Gupta

May 19, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Actress Pooja Gupta, who is gearing up for her next film "Shortcut Romeo", says as an actress she doesn't have any limitations.

Two sentenced for robbery bid on Indian-origin man's shop

May 18, 2013 at 1:02 PM

London, May 18 (IANS) A 19-year-old man and a 15-year-old accomplice who tried to rob a shop owned by an Indian-origin man in Britain last year have been sentenced by a court in Britain.

Chandila tried to rope in two more players: Police

May 17, 2013 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Cricketer Ajit Chandila had approached two more Indian Premier League (IPL) players to spot fix in IPL matches after bookies asked him to do so, police sources said Friday.

Four Indian Americans charged with healthcare fraud

May 15, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Chicago, May 15 (IANS) Four Indian Americans are among 89 people charged with healthcare fraud running into about $233 million in false billing after a nationwide strike in eight cities, according to federal authorities.

IPL: Bowling bails Hyderabad out again (Roundup)

May 11, 2013 at 11:42 PM

Mohali, May 11 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad cruised to an away win against Kings XI Punjab in the India Premier League here Saturday, keeping them in the hunt for a play-off spot.

IPL scoreboard: Kings XI Punjab vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

May 11, 2013 at 11:42 PM

Mohali, May 11 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday.

IPL: Sunrisers post 150/7

May 11, 2013 at 9:50 PM

Mohali, May 11 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad managed to score 150 for seven against Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League here Saturday.

I-League: AIFF hopes to rope in more than two new clubs

May 10, 2013 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is looking up to its president Praful Patel to persuade corporate houses to promote the game in the country by buying clubs to join the I-League next season.

Indian American wins US business chamber award

May 10, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New York, May 10 (IANS) An Indian American businessman has been awarded by a US business chamber as its 2013 Ambassador of the Year.

Goa mining delegation asks PM for help

May 7, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Panaji, May 7 (IANS) A delegation of Goa's mining workforce, who were in Delhi to lobby for restarting Goa's banned mining industry, Tuesday said they met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Minister for Mines Dinsha Patel in Parliament House.

Indian-origin surgeon faces re-trial in Australia

May 7, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Sydney, May 7 (IANS) Prosecutors have filed in an Australian court for a fresh trial of a former Indian origin surgeon in a hospital in that country for causing grievous bodily harm to a patient.

Join hands to combat corruption: FIFA urges federations

May 6, 2013 at 3:20 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) FIFA vice president Ali Bin Hussein Monday said that federations around the world needed to work together to get rid of corruption in football.

He is fulfilling his dream of building houses for poor

May 6, 2013 at 11:32 AM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) He is the brain behind several world-class and award-winning buildings that include airports and hotels in the US. Several milestones and achievements later, the dream of doing something meaningful for his home country has brought Indian American architect Harshad Patel to his roots, determined to provide low-cost houses to the country's poor.

Indian American wins awards in US varsity

May 4, 2013 at 1:48 PM

New York, May 4 (IANS) An Indian American student at a US university has won the changing entrepreneurship and outstanding teaching awards at an annual awards ceremony for co-founding a company that can detect bacteria in water.

Screen yourself from the sun, but beware of sunscreen myths

May 4, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Doctors have time and again harped on the importance of using a sunscreen to protect one's skin. For many, however, choosing the right sunscreen is a tough choice, what with scores of products with various SPFs (Sun Protection Factors) flooding store shelves.

AIFF congratulates new AFC president Shaikh Salman

May 2, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has congratulated Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa who was chosen the new Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president in Kuala Lumpur Thursday.

Indian origin woman short-listed for 'best job in world'

April 30, 2013 at 7:08 PM

London, April 30 (IANS) An Indian origin woman in Britain has been shortlisted for the role of Western Australia taste master, advertised in the Australian state's tourism website as "one of the best jobs in the world".

Indian origin surgeon to stand trial in Australia

April 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Sydney, April 26 (IANS) An Indian origin former surgeon in an Australian hospital will stand trial in September for causing grievous bodily harm to a patient.

'Dr. Death' Patel to stand trial for grievous bodily harm of patient in 2004

April 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Sydney, Apr. 26 (ANI): Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel will stand trial in Queensland for the grievous bodily harm of a patient in 2004.

Nalco pays 15 percent interim dividend

April 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 25 (IANS) The state-run National Aluminium Company Limited (Nalco) has declared an interim dividend amounting to Rs.193.29 crore for the financial year 2012-13, which includes the Indian government share of Rs.156.68 crore.

Haryana rape victim's family attempts suicide, two dead

April 22, 2013 at 10:12 PM

Chandigarh, April 22 (IANS) Allegedly harassed by police over their missing daughter, who was a rape victim, a Dalit family in Haryana's Hisar district Monday attempted suicide, leaving two dead and three others in a critical condition.

Sehwag whirlwind gives Daredevils their maiden IPL-6 win

April 21, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) It took a blistering knock from Virender Sehwag to end Delhi Daredevils' six-match losing streak as they beat Mumbai Indians by nine wickets for their first win in the sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) at the packed Ferozeshah Kotla here Sunday.

Jayant Patel's lawyers to poll jurors about bias in next trial

April 19, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Sydney, Apr. 19 (ANI): Indian-origin doctor Jayant Patel's lawyers will again apply to poll prospective jurors about bias in his upcoming trial.

Jayant Patel in limbo over manslaughter trial

April 19, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Sydney, Apr. 19 (ANI): Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel remains in limbo over whether he will be forced to stand trial for the manslaughter of two patients almost a decade ago.

JD-U, BJP spat on Modi issue continues

April 18, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Patna, April 18 (IANS) The war of words between Bihar's ruling coalition partners - the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) and the Bharatiya Janata Party - over Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's suitability as a prime ministerial candidate continued with both sides attacking each other on the issue.

Gujarat opposes federal agency to tackle crime

April 15, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Gujarat government Monday disagreed with a major recommendation made by the Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) on the setting up of a new federal agency to deal with federal crimes.

Gambhir, Kallis steer KKR to a comfortable victory (Intro-Roundup)

April 14, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Holders Kolkata Knight Riders brought their campaign back on track, humbling Sunrisers Hyderabad by 48 runs in an Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens here Sunday.

Gambhir, Kallis steer KKR to a comfortable victory (Roundup)

April 14, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders humbled Sunrisers Hyderabad by 48 runs in an Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens here Sunday.

Haryana villages set to win longer power supply

April 14, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Chandigarh, April 14 (IANS) A group of villages in the Nalwa area of Haryana's Hisar district are set to reap the benefits of their own ability to plan: Having successfully reduced aggregate technical and commercial (AT and C) power supply losses to below 25 percent, these villages are set to get power supply for 20-22 hours every day.

IPL: Sun rises in Delhi

April 13, 2013 at 12:04 AM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad added to Delhi Daredevils' woes, inflicting on them their fourth consecutive loss with a three-wicket win in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Friday.

Aditya Patel to drive in GT3 series

April 12, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Bangalore, April 12 (IANS) Aditya Patel, the 24-year old from Chennai, will be driving for reigning champions MS Racing in the 2013 ADAC GT Masters series driving an Audi R8 LMS ultra car, according to a press release from the German car manufacturer here Friday.

IPL: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians scoreboard

April 7, 2013 at 12:05 AM

Chennai, April 6 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians match in the Indian Premier League here at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium Saturday.

AIFF Open House Saturday

April 5, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The All India Football Federation's second Open House meeting to secure a minimum of two football clubs for the next edition of the I-League will be held at the Ritz Carlton, DIFC, Dubai Saturday. The meeting will be chaired by AIFF president Praful Patel.

IPL 6: Mumbai Indians to challenge Royal Challengers Bangalore today

April 4, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Mumbai Indians (MI) will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in second game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2013 at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru today. The match will start at 8 pm.

Amisha Patel turns producer with 'Desi Magic'

April 3, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Bollywood actress Amisha Patel launched the first look of he upcoming movie 'Desi Magic' from which she will also make her debut in the field of production. Amisha released the first look through a live skit and dance performance along with her co-star Zayed Khan, in Mumbai.

Ameesha feels actors should innovate to avoid stagnation

April 3, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Actress Ameesha Patel, who is ready with her first production "Desi Magic," says change is important for an actor or else they may stagnate.

Amisha Patel set to debut as producer with 'Desi Magic'

April 3, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 3(ANI): Bollywood diva Amisha Patel recently launched the first look of her first productional venture 'Desi Magic,' through a live skit and dance performance along with her co-star Zayed Khan, in Mumbai.

My film plots are same: Danny Boyle

April 3, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Los Angeles, April 3 (IANS) Hollywood director Danny Boyle has reportedly said that his latest films like "Slumdog Millionaire", "127 Hours" and "Trance" have the same storyline about a man overcoming the impossible.

Ameesha to revisit Madhuri's 'Ek do teen'

April 3, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Ameesha Patel will be seen revisiting Madhuri Dixit's hit song "Ek do teen" from "Tezaab" in her maiden production venture "Desi Magic".

England quick Tremlett named in 30-man squad for mid-year season

April 3, 2013 at 11:01 AM

Sydney, Apr 3 (ANI): England fast bowler Chris Tremlett has been named in the 30-man squad for the mid-year international season, including the back-to-back Ashes series.

Gujarat win Syed Mushtaq Ali cricket trophy

March 31, 2013 at 5:30 PM

Indore, March 31 (IANS) Gujarat lifted the 2012-13 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after a comprehensive six-wicket win over Punjab at the Holkar Cricket Stadium here Sunday.

Five killed in Mumbai wall collapse

March 29, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Five people were killed in a wall collapse triggered by an explosion in the Saki Naka area of the city's Andheri east early Friday, officials said. The cause of the blast remains unknown.

104-year-old photographer awarded for his pre-independence photos

March 28, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Centenarian Pranlal Patel, who captured some beautiful pictures of the freedom struggle which also serve as a repository of social and historical values of the era, was Thursday honoured with the National Photo Awards along with two other photographers.

Hollywood film 'Million Dollar Arm' to be shot in India

March 26, 2013 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Hollywood film "Million Dollar Arm", about two Indians who get to play baseball in the US thanks to agent J.B. Bernstein's unconventional recruitment strategy to lure talented cricket players, will be shot in three Indian cities.

AIFF Dubai meeting with overseas investors off

March 23, 2013 at 1:14 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) There is speculation over the reasons for the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to postpone a meeting with overseas investors, scheduled for March 31 in Dubai, by week.

'Aatma' - an 'eerie'-isistible horror drama (IANS Movie Review)

March 23, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Film: "Aatma"; Actors: Bipasha Basu, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Doyel Dhawan and Shernaz Patel; Writer-Director: Suparn Verma; Rating: ***

AIFF revives technical panel, brings in Bhutia

March 20, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has out of the blue brought to life a defunct technical committee by appointing former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia, who is still an active registered player, as itsthe chairman.

High-carb food immediately after birth may predispose baby to obesity later in life

March 20, 2013 at 12:57 PM

London, March 20 (ANI): An Indian origin researcher has found that consumption of foods high in carbohydrates immediately after birth programs individuals for lifelong increased weight gain and obesity, even if caloric intake is restricted in adulthood for a period of time.

Inform us of any crime, Haryana police chief tells women

March 19, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Chandigarh, March 19 (IANS) With two incidents of suicides by girls in Hisar and Yamunanagar districts in recent days, Haryana's police chief Tuesday asked women to complain to police if they were harassed, molested or sexually exploited by anyone.

Stalking forces Class 9 girl to kill self

March 18, 2013 at 10:49 PM

Chandigarh, March 18 (IANS) Stalked by two youths, a Class 9 girl in Haryana has committed suicide, police said Monday. The two accused have been arrested.

'Dr. Death' Patel to stand trial for manslaughter of two other patients in Australia

March 15, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Sydney, Mar. 15 (ANI): The chief prosecutor in Queensland has said he will pursue charges that Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel killed two former patients almost a decade ago.

'Dr. Death' Patel cleared of manslaughter charges in patient's death

March 14, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Sydney, Mar. 14 (ANI): An Australian court has cleared Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel of manslaughter of an elderly patient nearly a decade ago.

Congress to fight Chhattisgarh land 'loot'

March 13, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Raipur, March 13 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday said it would fight against alleged "loot" of government land by leaders of the ruling BJP.

When Anupam Kher met Jeffrey Archer

March 11, 2013 at 9:23 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher met English author Jeffrey Archer at the the Emirates Literature Festival in Dubai and the autor appreciated his book.

'Dr. Death' Patel's jury told to 'pay attention' to evidence while deciding Indian-origin doc's gui

March 11, 2013 at 10:51 AM

Sydney, Mar. 11 (ANI): The jury in the manslaughter trial of Indian-origin doctor Jayant Patel has been told they are duty-bound to pay attention to the evidence when deciding whether he is guilty or not guilty.

Oz jury set to close 'Dr. Death' Patel's manslaughter case

March 8, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Sydney, Mar. 8 (ANI): A jury is set to decide whether Indian-origin doctor Jayant Patel unlawfully killed his patient, as legal counsel are prepared to sum up their cases in the four-week manslaughter trial in Australia.

Vettori apologises over Patel's 'booze-soaked altercation'

March 7, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Sydney, Mar 7 (ANI): Former New Zealand cricketer Daniel Vettori has issued an apology for being involved in an alcohol-related incident which had resulted in an injury to his international teammate Jeetan Patel.

'Dr. Death' Jayant Patel 'correctly diagnosed patient'

March 4, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Sydney, Mar 4 (ANI): Indian-origin doctor in Australia, Jayant Patel, correctly diagnosed the cause of bleeding in a patient who died after surgery, a court has heard.

ICC announces squads for WCL Championship

March 1, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Dubai, Mar 1 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Friday announced the squads for six of the eight teams to play in the fifth round of the World Cricket League (WCL) Championship which kicks off in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) March 6.

'Dr. Death' Jayant Patel defends 'urgent, essential' surgery on elderly patient

February 27, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Sydney, Feb 27 (ANI): Former Indian-origin surgeon in Australia, Dr. Jayant Patel, who has been accused of manslaughter, has said that he believed an allegedly fatal and unnecessary operation on an elderly patient was essential to prevent him bleeding to death.

Munaf Patel picked in West Zone squad for Deodhar Trophy

February 21, 2013 at 7:54 PM

Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Medium-pacer Munaf Patel will represent West Zone in the Deodhar Trophy inter-zonal one-day tournament scheduled in Guwahati March 10-13.

I approached 'Silver Linings Playbook' as newcomer: Anupam Kher

February 21, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who has been part of more than 450 films in a three-decade career, says he approached his Hollywood film "Silver Linings Playbook" as a newcomer.

Freida Pinto and Dev Patel can't keep their hands or eyes off each other

February 21, 2013 at 12:09 PM

London, Feb. 21 (ANI): Freida Pinto and Dev Patel showed that their love certainly hasn't fizzled out even after four years, as they put on a lovely display of affection while attending a Vanity Fair event on Tuesday evening.

We need originality in our films: Anupam Kher (Interview)

February 15, 2013 at 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India needs to make movies that are original and come out of "our land, our issues, our problems" to shine at international platforms like the Oscars, says veteran actor Anupam Kher.

Sports Code should be approved by Parliament: Patel

February 14, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) All India Football Federation President Praful Patel Thursday said if the sport ministry wants to implement the controversial Sports Code then it must be approved by Parliament.

AIFF, sports ministry hope to satisfy FIFA queries

February 14, 2013 at 4:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel said Wednesday that he was in talks with the government and hoped to get assurances that would satisfy world body FIFA in granting the hosting rights of the 2017 U-17 World Cup to India.

Praful Patel hopes guilty will be punished in copter scam

February 14, 2013 at 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 14 (ANI): Amid the ongoing war of words between the government and the opposition over the AgustaWestland copter scam, Union Heavy Industries Minister Praful Patel on Thursday said Defence Minister A.K. Antony has already ordered a CBI probe in the matter and the guilty will be punished.

Japanese pharma firms keen on trade, technical tie-ups with Indian companies

February 13, 2013 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb.13 (ANI): Yasuhiko Shioi, President, Kokando Co. Ltd., leader of the Japanese pharmaceutical delegation to India, today indicated that Japanese companies were keen to collaborate with Indian pharma companies in trade and technology development.

'Race 2' joins Rs. 100 crore club

February 8, 2013 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Filmmaker Abbas-Mustan's action thriller "Race 2" has become the first film of the year to enter Rs.100 crore club by grossing Rs.100.45 crore.

'Dr Death' Jayant Patel's manslaughter trial begins in Brisbane SC

February 8, 2013 at 12:35 PM

Sydney, Feb. 8 (ANI): Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel's manslaughter trial has opened in the Brisbane Supreme Court.

Prospective jurors in 'Dr. Death' Patel's manslaughter case scrutinized ahead of trial

February 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Sydney, Feb. 6 (ANI): The prolonged process of empanelling Indian-origin doctor Jayant Patel's jury has begun in the Brisbane Supreme Court, with eight prospective jurors discharged in the early stages of selection on Wednesday.