Everything you need to know about Prakash: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Prakash: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court has said that an order that has been obtained by an accused by practising fraud and suppression of facts could not be allowed to survive and it was obligated to set aside such an order.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Accusing the Congress of a callous and casual approach towards the poor, the BJP Friday asked the UPA government to emulate the Chhattisgarh Food Security Act as it covers a higher proportion of the population and provides foodgrain at a cheaper cost.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Even as cricketer Ankeet Chavan reportedly confessed to spot-fixing in IPL matches, the families and lawyers of the three arrested Rajasthan Royals players, including fast bowler S. Sreesanth, Friday maintained they were innocent.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Indian pacer and Rajasthan Royals player S. Sreesanth has been 'falsely or mistakenly' arrested by the police, his lawyer said Friday.
Kochi, May 17 (IANS) In just 24 hours of S. Sreesanth's arrest for spot-fixing, the initial shock and allround disbelief has gone out of the window and more and more people in his home state appear to be turning away from the temperamental fast bowler.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday ordered constitution of a medical board to examine the health of former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala, who has been jailed for 10 years for irregularities in appointment of teachers in 2000.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday ordered constitution of a medical board to examine the health of former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala, who has been jailed for 10 years for irregularities in appointment of teachers in 2000.
New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Prakash Javadekar termed Manmohan Singh as a 'misfit' for the office of Prime Minister, and called for his resignation.
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Four decades ago when "Zanjeer" came, it not only rocked the box office, but also changed lead actor Amitabh Bachchan's fortunes in films and even won him the tag of Angry Young Man. On completion of 40 years of the film, Big B is ecstatic and thanks every one.
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday demanded that the government make a statement on the incursion and subsequent return of Chinese troops from Indian territory in Ladakh.
Chennai, May 5 (IANS) Tamil actor Prasanna Venkatesan feels that an actor should accept commercial roles only after having enough experience and confidence that audiences is ready to accept him in such a avatar.
Panaji, May 4 (IANS) A trust headed by a Goa cabinet minister has been issued a notice by the state Human Right's Commission for funding a poetry book, in which a poem has been called derogatory to Goa's tribal community.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 3 (IANS) Come Saturday and it will be the first anniversary of a murder that marked a crisis the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) has never before faced in Kerala.
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Prakash Jha will team up with five music composers for his political drama "Satyagraha", a first for the filmmaker.
New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): Telangana protesters staged protests on Monday against government's apathy towards their demand for a separate state Telangana.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) With opposition members demanding details about the stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh, Defence Secretary Shashi Kant Sharma and defence ministry officials appeared before a parliamentary committee Friday to give details of the incursion.
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has donned many avatars in his movie career of over four decades, but says he is unable to explain his real self to anyone.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A 28-year-old man was arrested for killing his sister-in-law to hush up his illicit relationship with her. She had been blackmailing him for gifts to keep the relationship a secret, police said Wednesday.
Chennai, April 21 (IANS) Having directed five of six Tamil films produced by Prakash Raj, Tamil director Radha Mohan describes the time spent with the actor-filmmaker as a "beautiful journey".
Chennai, April 21 (IANS) Composer G.V. Prakash Kumar, nephew of Oscar-winning musician A.R. Rahman, will marry his childhood sweetheart Saindhavi, a popular playback singer, here on June 27.
Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha's "Satyagraha" will be screened in South Africa because of its "inherent Mahatma Gandhi connection", says a source.
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) After Kamal Haasan, it is Tamil actor Arvind Swami's turn to make an appearance on reality show "Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi" (NVOK), Tamil version of "Kaun Banega Crorepati", being hosted by actor Prakash Raj.
Panaji, April 12 (IANS) A dark simmering Zuari river, its rippling waves luminescent in the moonlight and a kayak cutting through the current is what Goa has in store for tourists this month.
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) First time director Rajesh Bachchani enjoyed working with TV actor Hussain Kuwajerwala in "Shree" because he feels both of them exude same passion and determination.
Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha, known for his movies on serious issues, says he will try his hand at comedy post his political drama "Satyagraha".
Pune, Apr 8 (ANI): Union Minister Sharad Pawar has apologised for his nephew Ajit Pawar's insensitive remarks about Maharashtra's water problems, as the state battles a severe drought.
Bangalore, April 7 (IANS) There could not have been a better parting gift than a 5-0 victory, said India team captain Shiv Prakash Misra who laid down office at the conclusion of the Asia-Oceania Davis Cup Group 1 relegation tennis tie against Indonesia here Sunday.
Bangalore, April 7 (IANS) Somdev Devvarman and Yuki Bhambri used their heavy artillery to complete the formalities in the reverse singles and author a 5-0 win for India against Indonesia in the Asia-Oceania Davis Cup Group 1 relegation playoff here Sunday.
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha, who is busy shooting his new political drama "Satyagraha" in Bhopal, has decided to shoot a video for youth, which will talk about equality, corruption, and injustice.
Chennai, April 7 (IANS) The 'Gounder' community in Tamil Nadu has urged the state government to ban Prakash Raj's Tamil-Telugu bilingual production venture "Gouravam", contending that it feared the honour killing story may instigate communal disharmony.
Bangalore, April 6 (IANS) Veteran Leander Paes ha emphasissed that it was team unity as much as individual performances that helped India take an unbeatable 3-0 lead over Indonesia in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group I relegation playoff here Saturday and that India had the potential to not only return to World Group but also go all the way.
Changwon (South Korea), April 6 (IANS) India's Praksh Nanjappa won the bronze medal in the Men's 10 metre Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup here Saturday.
Chennai, April 5 (IANS) City based health insurer Star Health And Allied Insurance Company Ltd is hoping to break even this fiscal and also build its investment income in an handsome manner while expecting another Rs.10 crore from the Tatas towards equity, a top company official said.
Bangalore, April 4 (IANS) India appeared certain to maintain their unbeaten run against Indonesia ahead of the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group I relegation play-off tie commencing here Friday by chalking up their sixth straight win.
Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Producer Ekta Kapoor says her forthcoming supernatural thriller "Ek Thi Daayan" is not a docu-drama and that such reports should not be taken seriously.
Bangalore, April 3 (IANS) The recent shenanigans over team selection and a player-boycott notwithstanding, the Indian team Wednesday presented itself as a unified unit all set to take on Indonesia in the Asia-Oceania Davis Cup Group 1 play-off beginning here Friday.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) After launching a special TV series to promote their forthcoming co-production "Ek Thi Daayan", Vishal Bhardwaj and Ekta Kapoor are now set to release a book titled "Daayan". It is penned by Ved Prakash Sharma.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Six-year-old Tanvi Roy flaps her hands continuously for hours, while Ankit Prakash, 17, doesn't go to the toilet but eases himself in the kitchen or drawing room every night. These children are not mentally retarded but suffer from autism, a neuro-development disorder.
Mumbai, Mar 31 (ANI): Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan launched the latest issue of a lifestyle fashion magazine featuring him on the cover page, in showbiz capital Mumbai, over the weekend.
Chennai, March 30 (IANS) Prakash Raj's Tamil-Telugu bilingual "Gouravam" has been passed with a "U" certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for the Tamil version, while the Telugu version will be censored soon.
Chennai, March 30 (IANS) The shooting of the remake of superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil comedy "Thillu Mullu", which itself is a remake of Hindi blockbuster "Gol Maal", has been completed. The remake is also titled "Thillu Mullu".
Hyderabad, March 25 (IANS) Actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been sentenced to five years in jail in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, will start dubbing for "Zanjeer" Thursday, director Apoorva Lakhia said.
Chennai, March 25 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan recently participated in "Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi" (NVOK), Tamil version of "Kaun Banega Crorepati". He left the show's producer Siddhartha Basu stunned, said sources from the sets.
Chennai, March 23 (IANS) After impressing audiences on the silver screen, actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan is all set to feature soon on TV show "Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi" (NVOK), the Tamil version of "Kaun Banega Crorepati". He is likely to shoot for the episode Saturday here in AVM Studios.
Chennai, March 21 (IANS) In his little over a decade-long career, Telugu actor Uday Kiran managed to do three Tamil films, which bombed at the box-office. With his fourth untitled Tamil film scheduled to go on floors Friday, he hopes to find a strong foothold in Tamil.
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan paid a visit to French footwear designer Christian Louboutin's newly opened store here. The actor, known for his stylish choice of apparel and accessories, says he shares a good rapport with the designer.
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha, who is busy shooting his new political drama "Satyagraha" in Bhopal, has plans to turn the film's story into a novel that will be published post the movie's release.
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The CPI-M Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the government, accusing it of following policies that favour the rich and were also leading to high inflation.
New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): BJP Spokesperson Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday made it clear that he doesn't agree with the ruling Congress-led UPA Government that the age for getting into a relation should be 16, whereas the age for marriage should be 18.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Italian Ambassador Daniele Mancini has lost its "trust", the Supreme Court said Monday and barred him from leaving India. The judges said a person who comes and gives an undertaking before court could not claim diplomatic immunity.
Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Upcoming film "Satyagraha" will see as many as 1,500 Bhopal residents in the film and director Prakash Jha says a two-month special workshop was held to train them.
Patna, March 13 (IANS) Manoj Yadav and Sukhan Paswan, both daily-wagers working on government sponsored development schemes for years, have reason to be upbeat. They have been informed by a government official that their names will be engraved on a stone plaque on the structure they have helped build, along with the names of the minister, legislator and engineers.
Birmingham, March 9 (IANS) It was heartbreak for India's Saina Nehwal as she again exited the All England Open Badminton Championships at the semifinal stage after losing her match against Thai teenager Ratchanok Intanon here Saturday.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) As the union cabinet approved the citizen's charter bill Thursday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said the bill attacked the federal structure by compelling states to adopt it.
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha, who is shooting his film "Satyagraha", says he will be using Mahatama Gandhi's song "Ragupati Raghav Raja Ram" in the film, which will be featured on Amitabh Bachchan, who plays a role inspired by Anna Hazare.
Noida, March 6 (IANS) A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped in a moving car by four people in Greater Noida, police said Wednesday. Two of the accused have been arrested.
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday alleged that nearly 34 lakh farmers had been denied their right under the loan waiver scheme of the UPA government and demanded a CBI inquiry to unearth the real extent of the "massive scam".
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The government has again come under attack for a corruption scandal -- this time related to the 2008 Rs.52,000 crore ($9.5 billion) farm loan waiver scheme, in which the official auditor has pointed out serious lapses and malpractices.
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday alleged that nearly 34 lakh farmers had been denied their right under the loan waiver scheme of the UPA government and demanded a CBI inquiry to unearth the real extent of the "scam".
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Music band Indian Ocean has composed a track for upcoming social drama "Satyagraha" and the film's director Prakash Jha has praised the work saying it is "brilliant" and would be like a "youth anthem".
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan wants Shoojit Sircar's much-delayed project "Shoebite" to release soon. He says a lot of hard work went behind the movie.
Mumbai, Mar 2 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan won't mind being a journalist in his next life - just for the freedom of speech that a scribe enjoys.
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday rejected a PIL seeking a court-monitored independent probe into the AgustaWestland VVIP helicopters deal which has been clouded by the allegations of kickbacks.
Mumbai, Mar 1 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan, who plays an anti-corruption crusader on an indefinite strike in "Satyagraha", reportedly went on an actual near-starvation diet so that the scenes in the film appear authentic. But he broke the regime for director Prakash Jha's 61st birthday recently.
Chennai, Feb 28 (IANS) Composer G.V. Prakash Kumar has been roped in to compose the anthem for Sunrisers Hyderabad for the next season of Indian Premiere League (IPL).
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) In his fight against corruption, megastar Amitabh Bachchan's character in the upcoming political saga "Satyagraha", decides to fast a la real life social activist Anna Hazare.
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) What is it about the national flag and national anthem that brings that undeclared emotion within us, wonders Amitabh Bachchan who recently shot a scene for "Satyagrah" holding the Tricolour.
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently shooting for Prakash Jha's "Satyagraha", has been avidly writing about the shoot of the film on his blog.
Chandigarh, Feb 27 (IANS) Legislators of the opposition Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) were suspended from the Haryana assembly by the speaker Wednesday for disrupting the house.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) India will soon have a cyber security policy that will ensure preventive measures against cyber crime and fraud, the government said Wednesday.
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The BJP and the Left Tuesday slammed the government's railway budget, saying it was eyewash as there were camouflaged hikes in passenger fares apart from the increase that took place before parliament's budget session started.
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Tuesday said taxing petrol and diesel was necessary for government revenue.
Chandigarh, Feb 25 (IANS) An adjournment motion seeking the ouster of former chief minister Om Prakash Chautala from the Haryana assembly has been admitted, following his conviction by a CBI court for graft in teachers' recruitment scam.
Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu), Feb 24 (IANS) CPI-M general secretary Prakash Karat Sunday launched the southern leg of his party's "Sangharsh Sandesh Jatha" - march for struggle - that will highlight problems faced by the common people, including price rise and corruption.
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday demanded that question hour be suspended in both houses to discuss the Hyderabad terror attack.
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Pragmatism is replacing romantic idealism in Indian literature, which is increasingly drawing its inspiration from everyday struggles for existence in the context of larger socio-economic and political movements like globalisation, English education, revivalism, conflicts and human rights crusades.
New Delhi, Feb. 20 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will lead a protest march to Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's residence here on Wednesday to protest against his 'saffron terror' remark.
Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) Jiiva-starrer upcoming Tamil film "Yaan" is inching closer to completion. The team successfully completed its second schedule Monday and will head to Morocco soon for 20 days.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The BJP Saturday demanded an explanation from Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on the alleged "unauthorised surveillance" on its leader Arun Jaitley even as an arrested constable said he collected the call details for personal reasons.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The BJP Saturday demanded an explanation from Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde about the alleged "unauthorised surveillance" on its leader Arun Jaitley.
New Delhi, Feb. 16 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday mounted pressure on the Congress-led UPA Government for a thorough probe in the VVIP chopper deal, and alleged that a corruption of such magnitude cannot happen without a political patronage.
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) By unnecessarily dragging the National Democratic Alliance into the $750-million VVIP chopper deal, the Congress-led government aims at diverting attention from the real issue, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said Friday.
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is set to spend the next three months in his 'sasural' (in-laws' town) Bhopal as he begins shooting for Prakash Jha's new film "Satyagraha".
New Delhi, Feb. 13 (ANI): In the wake of French President Francois Hollande's scheduled visit to India on January 14, the Left Front on Wednesday demanded that New Delhi must cancel the proposed deal on the nuclear plant at Jaitapur with France, since it would be an expensive affair.
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Actor Ajay Devgn has begun his shooting schedule for filmmaker Prakash Jha's next project "Satyagraha".
New Delhi, Feb. 13 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Wednesday defended the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticized it over the Augusta Westland deal, and questioned it for not showing interest in ordering an inquiry into the matter, saying what is lawfully required and lawfully justified is what will be done, what has been done and will continue to be done.
New Delhi, Feb. 12 (ANI): Following the arrest of Finmeccanica CEO Guiseppe Orsi and two other Italian middlemen in the connection with Augusta Westland deal for 12 VVIP choppers, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has questioned the UPA Government for not showing interest in ordering an inquiry in the matter.
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) After having worked with Saif Ali Khan in four films, Deepika Padukone describes him as a supportive co-star with whom she enjoys working.
Chandigarh, Feb 8 (IANS) Pushed to the wall with the conviction and arrest of its two top leaders in a teachers' recruitment scandal last month, Haryana's opposition Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) has taken the attack into the camp of the ruling Congress and blamed it for the mess.
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Former Haryana chief minister and Indian National Lok Dal chief Om Prakash Chautala, who was sentenced to 10 years in jail in the teachers recruitment scam, Thursday moved the Delhi High Court for suspension of sentence.
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Former Haryana chief minister and Indian National Lok Dal chief Om Prakash Chautala, who was awarded 10 years in jail in the teachers-recruitment scam, Thursday moved the Delhi High Court seeking suspension of sentence.
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Actress Kareena Kapoor, who tied the knot with actor Saif Ali Khan four months ago, will be busy shooting for Prakash Jha's film, "Satyagraha", in Bhopal on Valentine's Day (Feb 14).
Shimla, Feb 6 (ANI): A fresh spell of snow has blanketed tourist hotspot Shimla in white.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) A 30-year-old HIV-positive patient from Nigeria got a new lease of life after a kidney transplant at a private hospital here, a doctor said Sunday.
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) A hunt for an item girl is on for Sanjay Dutt-starrer "Policegiri", a remake of Tamil hit "Saamy".
Mumbai/Goa, Feb 1 (IANS) Over 500 Harley-Davidson owners roared down highways across the country to join an epic celebration in the heart of Goa to mark the beginning of the global year-long 110th anniversary celebrations of the iconic motor-bike, a company official said.
Srinagar, Jan 30 (IANS) Speaking of threats to elected village council members in the Kashmir Valley, Lt. Gen. Om Prakash, general officer commanding (GOC), 15th Corps, told reporters in south Kashmir that the army has increased patrolling to secure elected representatives.
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday granted five weeks' bail to Rekha Sharma, convicted along with former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala in a teacher-recruitment scam, in view of her dughter's marriage Feb 6.
New Delhi, Jan. 30 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Wednesday said the creation of a separate state of Telangana was a work in process and progress.
Lucknow, Jan 29 (IANS) CPI-M leader Prakash Karat met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday and asked him to rehabilitate Muslim youth who had been cleared of terror charges.
