Pipal Shah

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

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

Deepika clears the air about SRK

May 20, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Deepika Padukone has rubbished rumours that her "Chennai Express" co-star Shah Rukh Khan has asked her not to go for the promotional tour of her film "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani", and says he will never do such a thing.

BJP appoints Amit Shah as incharge of UP

May 19, 2013 at 11:42 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The BJP Sunday appointed party general secretary Amit Shah, considered close to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, as incharge of electorally crucuial Uttar Pradesh.

'Baazigar' sequel not without SRK: Ratan Jain

May 19, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Producer Ratan Jain currently has no plans for "Baazigar" sequel, but says he may do it after couple of years, but not without Shah Rukh Khan.

ECB mulling over interviewing players linked to Rajasthan Royals following IPL spot fixing scandal

May 18, 2013 at 11:10 AM

London, May 18 (ANI): In a response to the spot-fixing scandal that has rocked the Indian Premier League (IPL), the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) may reportedly arrange interview any player under its jurisdiction who has had links to the Rajasthan Royals.

Suspected Hizb militant Liyaqat Shah gets bail

May 17, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday granted bail to suspected Hizbul Mujahideen militant Sayyed Liyaqat Shah, arrested for allegedly conspiring to carry out terror attacks in the national capital.

Shah panel members to revisit Odisha May 24

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 16 (IANS) Members of a commission of inquiry led by retired Supreme Court Justice M.B. Shah will visit Odisha again May 24 to further investigate alleged mining illegalities in the state, an official said Thursday.

Bharat Shah acquires global rights of 'B.A. Pass'

May 15, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) After travelling to various film festivals, now "B.A. Pass" is set for commercial release. Producer-distributor Bharat Shah has bought the global rights of the movie and debutant director Ajay Bahl feels Shah's association will "benefit the film immensely".

Slim women likelier to develop endometriosis than obese peers

May 15, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Women with a lean body shape have a greater risk of developing endometriosis than women who are morbidly obese, a new study has revealed.

Suspected Hizbul militant seeks bail

May 13, 2013 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Suspected Hizbul Mujahideen militant Sayyed Liyaqat Shah, arrested for allegedly conspiring to carry out terror attacks in the national capital, Monday moved a Delhi court seeking bail.

Shah Rukh not back on Twitter

May 10, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has not made a comeback on Twittter and his recent message to singer Mika Singh is a technical glitch, said a source.

Don't execute my husband, Bhullar's wife tells SC (Third Lead)

May 7, 2013 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Navneet Kaur, the wife of death row terror convict Devenderpal Singh Bhullar, Tuesday moved the Supreme Court for suspension of the execution of her jailed husband in the 1993 Delhi bomb blast that killed nine people.

Now SRK turns Inspector

May 7, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will once again sport a moustache as he plays the role of an Inspector for Dish TV's upcoming commercial.

Windies 'mystery' spinner Narine says varying length key to bowling success

May 7, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Manama, May 7 (ANI): West Indies mystery spinner Sunil Narine has said that it is important for a bowler to vary his length while delivering a ball.

Trade grinds to a halt in Mumbai

May 6, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) All business and trading activity ground to a halt in the country's commercial capital Monday as over 1.5 million retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers launched an indefinite strike against the Maharashtra government's Local Body Tax (LBT) in lieu of octroi.

Will come out clean in Sohrabuddhin case: Amit Shah

May 5, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Raipur, May 5 (IANS) BJP leader and former Gujarat home minister Amit Shah, an accused in the Sohrabuddhin Sheikh staged shootout case, Sunday said he had been falsely implicated as a result of political vendetta.

Taaha Shah happy with opportunities in big banners

May 3, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) After his acting debut with Yash Raj Films "Luv Ka The End" in 2011, actor Taaha Shah will now be seen in Dharma Productions' "Gippi". He feels associating with good productions will boost his career.

Shabir Shah condemns attack on Sarabjit Singh

May 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Srinagar, May 2 (IANS) Senior separatist leader and chairman of Democratic Freedom Party Shabir Shah Thursday condemned the brutal attack on Sarabjit Singh in a Pakistani jail which resulted in his death.

Nainital zoo takes care of two orphaned leopard cubs

May 2, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Nainital (Uttarakhand), May 2 (ANI): A zoo in Nainital is taking full care the two leopard cubs that were separated from their mother.

AMU bans motorcycles for hostellers

April 27, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Aligarh, April 27 (IANS) Motorcycles will not be permitted in the Aligarh Muslim University campus from the next academic session, the varsity's vice chancellor, Lt. Gen. (retd) Zameer Uddin Shah, said Saturday.

Court grants Hizbul terror suspect's custody to NIA

April 26, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday sent suspected Hizbul Mujahideen militant Sayyed Liyaqat Shah, arrested for allegedly conspiring to carry out terror attacks in the the national capital, to National Investigation Agency's (NIA) custody for five days.

Big B set to shoot promo of KBC 7 (Movie Snippets)

April 26, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is geared up to shoot the promos of the seventh season of popular quiz show "Kaun Banega Crorepati" (KBC).

Indian origin man wants name out of Malaysia voters roll

April 24, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Singapore, April 24 (IANS) An Indian origin man in London is fighting to have his name removed from the electoral roll of Malaysia, which is going for general elections next month.

Menus displaying amount of exercise needed to burn calories help cut calorie intake

April 24, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): Restaurant menus displaying the minutes of exercise-brisk walking in this case-needed to burn food calories are being explored as a new angle for encouraging reduced calorie intake.

Diplomat-poet spearheads three new initiatives to boost Indo-Nepal cultural ties

April 23, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Kathmandu (Nepal), April 23 (ANI): A number of initiatives have been launched recently to boost cultural ties between India and Nepal.

Indian American surgeon comes to Boston runners' aid

April 17, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Boston, April 17 (IANS) Vivek Shah, an Indian American orthopaedic surgeon at Boston's New England Baptist Hospital, was 25 yards away from finishing the 26.2-mile run when he was put to the ultimate test.

PCB suspends umpire Nadeem Ghauri for four years on charges of corruption

April 15, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Sydney, Apr.15 (ANI): Pakistan cricket umpire Nadeem Ghauri has said that he would appeal against his suspension for four years by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on charges of corruption.

ANP candidate killed in Swat; another injured in Charsadda

April 14, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Peshawar, April 14 (ANI): One candidate of the Awami National Party (ANP) was killed, and another injured in bomb explosions in the restive tribal-dominant regions of Pakistan on Sunday.

England's Broad terms Collingwood 'best footballer in team, Owais Shah 'worst'

April 14, 2013 at 11:24 AM

London, Apr 14 (ANI): England's bowling ace Stuart Broad, a hardcore football fan, has touted team-mate Paul Collingwood as the best footballer in the England cricket team, while Owais Shah has been termed as the worst.

No fear of IPL, cricket cinema can co-exist

April 12, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Thanks to the success of last year releases "Housefull 2" and "Vicky Donor" and David Dhawan's latest "Chashme Baddoor", the fear of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is vanishing from the minds of filmmakers who have begun to feel that cricket and cinema can co-exist.

After intense films, 'Chennai Express' nice change: SRK (Interview)

April 6, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Vancouver, April 6 (IANS) Superstar Shah Rukh Khan picks films instinctively, but he is especially happy with Rohit Shetty's "Chennai Express" as he believes it is a comedy, action and entertainment-packed project "different" from the intense and serious films he has done in the recent past.

Jaideep's longest audition was for 'Commando'

April 4, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Actor Jaideep Ahlawat had to face the longest audition of his career to get the role of villain AK 74 in Dilip Ghosh directed forthcoming action thriller "Commando".

Deepika dubs in SRK's van

April 3, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Director Ayan Mukerji, who is currently busy with the post-production of "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" (YJHD), is said to have dubbed Deepika Padukone's voice in superstar Shah Rukh Khan's vanity van.

Liyaqat free to join family if he comes out clean in NIA probe: R.K Singh

April 2, 2013 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): Union Home Secretary R.K Singh today said the arrested Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Liyaqat Ali Shah would be released to join his family if he comes out clean in the National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe.

In Rajnath rejig, Modi drafted to BJP parliamentary board (Third Lead)

March 31, 2013 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Giving a clear indication of the bigger role Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi would play in the party's preparations for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP Sunday reinducted him into its top decision-making group, the parliamentary board.

NIA to establish Liyaqat's credentials, says top cop

March 31, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Jammu, March 31 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Prasad Sunday said the ongoing National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe would establish whether Syed Liyaqat Shah "is a terrorist or innocent".

BJP's new team formed to provide an alternative to corrupt UPA Govt.: Naqvi

March 31, 2013 at 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) vice president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday said the new team has been formed to provide an alternative to the inefficient and corrupt Congress-led UPA Government.

BJP is going towards self-destruction, says Sibal on Modi, Amit Shah

March 31, 2013 at 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): Union Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Sunday said that the re-induction of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP's) Parliamentary Board will result in the party's self-destruction.

Modi back in BJP's parliamentary board

March 31, 2013 at 1:14 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was Sunday re-inducted into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parliamentary board -- the highest decision making body -- that will lead the party in the next general elections, a BJP spokesperson said.

Musharraf placed on Exit Control List

March 31, 2013 at 10:42 AM

Islamabad, Mar. 31 (ANI): Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf's name has been put on the Exit Control List (ECL) over his involvement in several cases.

Suspected Hizbul militant Liyaqat Shah sent to 14 days judicial custody

March 30, 2013 at 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 30 (ANI): A Delhi Court today sent suspected Hizbul Mujahideen militant Sayyed Liyaqat Shah to 14 days judicial custody.

Hope to share screen space with SRK one more time: Hrishitaa

March 30, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Hrishitaa Bhatt, who did a small role opposite superstar Shah Rukh Khan in "Asoka", wants to share screen space with him one more time.

Pandamonium in JandK assembly over the arrest of Liaqat Ali Shah

March 25, 2013 at 5:30 PM

Srinagar, Mar 25 (ANI): State assembly of Kashmir witnessed pandemonium and chaos on Monday over the recent arrest of a militant, Liaqat Ali Shah.

J and K Police in touch with Delhi counterparts over HM activist's arrest

March 23, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Jammu, Mar.23 (ANI): The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday said that state police officials were in touch with their counterparts in national capital Delhi over the arrest of 40-year-old Syed Liyaqat Shah, whom the latter has claimed is a suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) operative.

Delhi police nabbed two Hizbul Mujahideen militants; revealed plans to strike Delhi in Holi

March 23, 2013 at 11:43 AM

The Delhi Police Friday evening arrested two suspected Hizbul Mujahideen militants who informed to police in enquiry that they were planning to strike some busy parts of Delhi during Hindu?s one of biggest festival Holi..................

Liyaqat was returning under state rehab policy: Family

March 22, 2013 at 11:14 PM

Srinagar, March 22 (IANS) The family of Sayyed Liyaqat Shah, arrested for allegedly planning a terror strike in Delhi, Friday claimed he was returning home via Nepal under the Jammu and Kashmir government's rehabilitation policy for surrendered militants.

Delhi under terror threat, police hunt for two militants

March 22, 2013 at 10:02 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The national capital is under the terror threat despite the arrest of a suspected Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist, who was to carry out a suicide attack, since his two associates are still here, top police sources said.

Suspected Hizbul militant arrested in UP

March 22, 2013 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 22 (ANI): Delhi Police on Monday claimed to have foiled a 'fidayeen attack' in the national capital with the arrest of Liyaqat Shah, a suspected Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist, in Uttar Pradesh.

Energy drinks may increase blood pressure and disturb heart rhythm

March 22, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Washington, Mar. 22 (ANI): Consumption of energy drinks might impact cardiac health by increasing blood pressure and disturbing heart rhythm, researchers have claimed.

Pakistan Army behind forced disappearances in Balochistan

March 21, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 21 (ANI): Six Pakistan army officers have been accused of being involved in the abduction of missing persons in Balochistan.

Gaurang to present hand-woven designs at LFW

March 19, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Hyderabad, March 19 (IANS) Award winning fashion designer Gaurang Shah will present a collection celebrating the perfect amalgamation of Rajasthani kota jamdani weaves and intricate Lucknowi chikankari embroidery at the upcoming Lakme Fashion Week Indian Textile Day in Mumbai March 25.

BCB bans 'Indian TV sting implicated 'umpire for 10 years over corruption charges

March 19, 2013 at 11:37 AM

London, Mar 19 (ANI): The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has banned umpire Nadir Shah for 10 years on the charges of corruption following his expose along with six Asian officials on Indian television last year.

Making Rs.100 crore films not my ambition: Makarand Deshpande

March 16, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Actor-director Makarand Deshpande says it is more important to put his heart into whatever he does, instead of doing it with an intent to make crores of rupees.

Cancellation flood hits Kashmir tourism

March 15, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Srinagar, March 15 (IANS) The prevailing law and order situation has dealt a serious blow to tourism in Kashmir as hoteliers, travel agents and houseboat owners say "a flood of cancellations of bookings" has struck them.

Word of mouth publicity best, says Makarand Deshpande

March 13, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Makarand Deshpande's forthcoming directorial venture "Sona Spa" has not been promoted aggressively, but the actor-filmmaker is unperturbed as he believes in word of mouth publicity more than promotions.

AMU student leader suspended

March 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Aligarh, March 12 (IANS) The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has suspended a student leader for indiscipline.

PM condoles passing away of former West Bengal Governor Viren Shah

March 10, 2013 at 10:59 AM

New Delhi, Mar 10 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has expressed his deepest condolences at the passing away of former West Bengal Governor and industrialist Viren J Shah, who died in Jordan on Saturday following a heart attack. He was 86.

`Jolly LLB' can open doors for good cinema: Arshad Warsi

March 9, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Actor Arshad Warsi says when films like "Kai Po Che" and his upcoming film "Jolly LLB" work, they open doors for filmmakers who believe in creating such cinema, but are reluctant.

Myanmar, US to cooperate in wide range of sectors

March 9, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Yangon, March 9 (IANS) Myanmar and the US have vowed to cooperate in a wide range of sectors, official media reported Saturday.

Tusshar most underrated actor: Shashant Shah

March 8, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Shashant Shah, who has teamed up with Tusshar Kapoor for "Bhajate Raho", says although the actor is the most underrated artist in filmdom, people would love to see him in the revenge comedy.

Katrina unfazed about competition with SRK

March 7, 2013 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been roped in as the brand ambassador of Frooti, a rival mango drink brand for Slice, endorsed by Katrina Kaif. But the actress believes in taking competition in the right spirit.

SRK joins Women First new 'Jaago Re' campaign

March 7, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Panchgani, March 7 (IANS) Over the years, TATA Tea's 'Jaago Re' campaign has crusaded against non-voting and corruption. Its new initiative is Women First, aimed at changing the attitude towards women, with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan supporting it by featuring in an ad - and taking a pledge.

SRK endorses Frooti, shoots commercial with kids

March 5, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Bollywood 'king' Shah Rukh Khan will now endorse Frooti, made from the king of fruits - mango. He has shot a TV commercial for the brand with children, and says he is "delighted" with the association.

Website promotes female condoms for Women's Day

March 5, 2013 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) As a mark of women's empowerment ahead of International Women's Day, March 8, online couponing destination www.cuponation.in is offering discounts for female condoms to increase awareness about the product.

Panel probing illegal mining to miss deadline (Lead, correcting para one)

March 4, 2013 at 11:29 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 4 (IANS) The Justice M.B. Shah commission, which is probing illegal mining across the country, Monday said it was unlikely to meet the July 16 deadline for submitting the final report to the central government.

Panel probing illegal mining in Odisha to miss deadline

March 4, 2013 at 9:45 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 4 (IANS) The Justice M.B. Shah commission, which is probing illegal mining in Odisha, Monday said it was unlikely to meet the July 16 deadline for submitting the final report to the state government.

SC notice on a PIL seeking framework for cyber crime probes

March 1, 2013 at 10:43 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday issued notice to the central and Maharashtra governments on a PIL seeking a regulatory framework of rules, regulations and guidelines for effective investigation of cyber crimes without stepping on the fundamental rights of citizens.

Shah panel begins hearing in Odisha

February 27, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 27 (IANS) The Justice M.B. Shah Commission, which is investigating illegal mining in different states, started its hearing in Odisha again as part of its ongoing probe, an official said Wednesday.

Shah panel in Odisha again to probe illegal mining

February 26, 2013 at 4:11 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 26 (IANS) The Justice M.B. Shah Commission, which is investigating illegal mining in different states, is in Odisha again as part of its ongoing probe, an official said Tuesday.

Pakistan drop Shakeel Abbasi, Waseem Ahmed for Azlan Shah

February 24, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Lahore, Feb 24 (IANS) The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has named an 18-man squad for the upcoming 22nd Azlan Shah Cup Hockey tournament beginning March 9 in the Malaysian city of Ipoh.

Good songs have longevity: Rabbi Shergill

February 23, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Feb 23 (IANS) Rabbi Shergill, the voice behind popular songs like "Bulla ki jaana", "Tere bin" and "Challa", believes only good music and songs remain in the public's memory for long.

Arshad set for Lucknow schedule of 'Dedh Ishqiya'

February 20, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Actor-producer Arshad Warsi, who is caught in the promotions of "Jolly L.L.B.", is already geared up to leave for Lucknow to begin shooting "Dedh Ishqiya".

Ready-to-drink tea, coffee market to soar

February 20, 2013 at 10:33 AM

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) The humble cup that cheers is now set for huge growth in the ready-to-drink (RTD) tea and coffee sectors, thanks to the proliferation of cafe culture among urban youth, and is expected to double to a whopping Rs.2,250 crore ($410 million) by 2017, an official said.

I like Shah Rukh Khan, says Edward Maya

February 17, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) International music composer and performer Edward Maya says that he follows Bollywood and likes superstar Shah Rukh Khan the most.

'Humans, robots perform better as team'

February 12, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) Being in someone else's shoes can help us to learn what makes them tick, an approach being tried out to promote better understanding between humans and robots so that they can work as a team.

Switching roles between humans and robots could help increase efficiency

February 12, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): To develop a better understanding between humans and robots, and to enable them to work together as a team, researchers have swapped their roles to improve efficiency as well as their confidence and trust.

CBI wants to arrest me again, Amit Shah tells SC

February 6, 2013 at 9:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Former Gujarat minister Amit Shah Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the CBI had made a U-turn by filing a separate charge sheet in a staged encounter case since it wanted to arrest him again.

Goa mining scam worth only Rs.5,000 crore not Rs.35,000 crore: Parrikar

January 31, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Panaji, Jan 31 (IANS) The mining scam in Goa is only worth Rs.5,000 crore and not Rs.35,000 crore as estimated by the Justice M.B. Shah commission, chief minister Manohar Parrikar told the Goa legislative assembly Thursday.

Controversies about me affect me: SRK

January 30, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Getting involved in controversies is a part and parcel of any celebrity's life, but superstar Shah Rukh Khan says it does affect him personally, though he doesn't let it show in public.

I should just talk about Rs.100 crore club: Shah Rukh Khan

January 30, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Upset by the controversy over his article on being a Muslim, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan says he has always stood for secularism, religious tolerance and a sense of humour but he now feels he should just talk about the Rs.100 crore club or his heroines.

Controversy on my article nonsense, don't feel unsafe in India: SRK

January 29, 2013 at 11:42 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan Tuesday termed the controversy kicked up the Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik on his article as "nonsense" and asserted that nowhere did it imply he feels unsafe or threatened in India.

India, Pakistan spar - this time over SRK (Evening Lead)

January 29, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi/Islamabad, Jan 29 (IANS) Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan was Tuesday at the centre of the latest round of sparring between two often uneasy neighbours with Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik's comment that India should provide the actor security prompting a sharp rebuke from New Delhi that Islamabad should mind its own minorities.

Celebrities become soft targets: Priyanka Chopra

January 29, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra admits that she doesn't know much about the controversy regarding Shah Rukh Khan's comments on being a Muslim. However, she says people often use celebrities to "advance their propagandas".

Give security to Shah Rukh, Malik tells India

January 29, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Islamabad, Jan 29 (IANS) India should provide security to Shah Rukh Khan, said Interior Minister Rehman Malik, wading into a controversy triggered by Jamaat-ud Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed stating that the star could move to Pakistan following his comments on being a Muslim.

India, Pakistan spar - this time over SRK (Afternoon Lead)

January 29, 2013 at 1:58 PM

New Delhi/Islamabad, Jan 29 (IANS) Bollwyood star Shah Rukh Khan was Tuesday at the centre of the latest round of sparring between two often uneasy neighbours with Pakistan's minister Rehman Malik's comment that India should provide the actor security prompting a sharp rebuke from New Delhi that Islamabad should mind its own 'minorities'.

India to Pakistan: We capable of securing our citizens

January 29, 2013 at 11:50 AM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) India is capable of securing its citizens, Home Secretary R.K. Singh said Tuesday in response to Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik's statement that the Indian government should provide security to actor Shah Rukh Khan.

Rahmal Malik to India: Provide security to SRK

January 29, 2013 at 11:20 AM

Amid the latest controversy of Hafeez Sayed's remarks on Bollywood actor Sharukh Khan, the Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said Indian government to provide security to him.

Home Secretary tells Malik: India capable of providing security to its citizens

January 29, 2013 at 11:10 AM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI) Union Home Secretary R.K Singh on Tuesday give a stern message to Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik, saying that India is quite capable of providing security to its own citizens.

India must provide security to Shah Rukh: Malik

January 29, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Islamabad, Jan 29 (IANS) Interior Minister Rehman Malik wants the Indian government to provide security to Shah Rukh Khan, in the thick of a controversy over his comments on being a Muslim that led to Jamaat-ud Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed saying the star could move to Pakistan.

BJP asks government to react strongly against Malik's remark on Shah Rukh

January 29, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Reacting strongly against Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik's remark on Shah Rukh Khan, BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain on Tuesday asked the Indian Government to register a strong protest by calling the High Commissioner Salman Bashir, and advised Malik to first look after the condition of Pakistani Muslims.

India must give security to Shah Rukh Khan: Malik

January 29, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Islamabad, Jan 29 (IANS) The Indian government must provide security to Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, said Interior Minister Rehman Malik.

Rehman Malik requests India to provide security to Shah Rukh Khan

January 29, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Islamabad, Jan 29 (ANI): Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik has created another controversy when he requested the Indian Government to provide security to Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan.

Pakistani man survives acid attack

January 27, 2013 at 2:32 PM

Islamabad, Jan 27 (IANS) A 29-year-old banker, known for his "good looks", has miraculously survived an acid attack here in the Pakistani capital, a doctor said.

SRK and Priyanka bag two titles at Stardust awards

January 27, 2013 at 10:56 AM

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra bagged two awards each at the Stardust awards 2013 this year.

I don't try to be different: Naseeruddin Shah

January 24, 2013 at 2:32 PM

Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, who is known to play varied characters in his films, says he never makes a deliberate effort to be different in his choice of work.

'TV shows violating advisories could be fined heavily' (With Image)

January 23, 2013 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Television content not conforming to advisories, including portrayal of violence or against sexualisation of children and women, could be fined heavily, according to proposals placed before the information and broadcasting ministry.

Naseer refuses to direct again

January 23, 2013 at 5:20 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) As an actor, Naseeruddin Shah has delivered master strokes -- but when he wielded the megaphone in 2006 for "Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota", it couldn't hit the bull's eye. He's so disappointed with the film's failure that he has decided not to go behind the camera again.

Pak senators furious over CIA's exemption from conducting drone strikes within country

January 22, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Islamabad, Jan. 22 (ANI): Pakistani lawmakers expressed outrage over the US government's new Counter-Terrorism Manual which exempts the CIA from conducting drone strikes within the Pakistani territory.

Former cricketer Rusi Surti dead

January 13, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Former India cricketer Rusi Surti died here Saturday. He was 76.

Baloch CM Raisani 'to resign' following Quetta unrest

January 13, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Lahore, Jan. 13 (ANI): Balochistan Chief Minister Nawaz Aslam Raisani has decided to resign from his office amid growing calls for Governor's Rule in the province.

Won't quit TV: Manish Paul

January 12, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) After Ayushmann Khurrana, TV host Manish Paul is the latest to enter films. But he says he loves his job as an anchor and has no plans to quit television.