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

Aditi Chengappa joins cast of 'Rudhramadevi'

April 22, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Southern actress Aditi Chengappa is the latest to join the ensemble cast of upcoming Telugu 3D period-drama "Rudhramadevi" after Rana Daggubati, Baba Sehegal and Nathalia Kaur.

Vani leads in Hero Golf after Smriti's pullout

March 20, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Panchkula, March 20 (IANS) Delhi golfer Vani Kapoor grabbed the top spot after the second round of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour at the Panchkula Golf Club here Wednesday.

Neha wins BT Pro Am of Champions

March 10, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Manesar, March 10 (IANS) In a nail-biting finish, Indian golfer Neha Tripathi edged past Thailand's Pennapa Pulsawath to win the 18th edition of the BT Pro Am of Champions.

Hockey India congratulates Sardar, Ritu

March 5, 2013 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) Tuesday congratulated Indian midfielder Sardar Singh for winning the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Player of the Year (Men) award for 2011 and Ritu Rani, captain of the India women's team, for winning the Player of the Year (Junior women) award for the same year.

Sharmila wins her first Hero golf title

February 28, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Sharmila Nicollet Thursday showcased her consistency to win the third leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf tour at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club here.

Smriti takes lead in third leg of Hero golf

February 26, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Continuing from where she left off, veteran golfer Smriti Mehra played a solid first round in the third leg of the Hero Women's Pro golf tour at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club here Tuesday to take sole lead.

'Ameerin Aadhi-Bhagavan' - falls short of distinction (Tamil Movie Review)

February 23, 2013 at 12:02 PM

Film: "Ameerin Aadhi-Bhagavan"; Actors: Jayam Ravi, Neetu Chandra, Sudha Chandran, Saiju Kurup, Baby Antony, Karuna and Sakshi Sivanand; Director: Ameer Sultan; Rating: ***

Hockey India now plans a league for women

February 15, 2013 at 5:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) After the stupendous success of its inaugural city-based league, Hockey India (HI) is now mulling to start a similar tournament for the women players as well.

HIL experience will stand in good stead: Sardar Singh

February 15, 2013 at 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India hockey captain Sardar Singh Friday said the Hero Hockey World League Round 2, starting here Monday, will be a good exposure for the youngsters in the team.

Smrity extends lead at Hero Women's Golf

February 6, 2013 at 6:43 PM

Kolkata, Feb 6 (IANS) Smriti Mehra extended her lead to seven shots with a brilliant two under 68 on day two of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour at the Tollygunge Golf Club here Wednesday.

Smriti leads in second leg of Hero Women's Golf

February 5, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Kolkata, Feb 5 (IANS) Smriti Mehra was leading in the second leg of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour event at the Tollygunge Golf Club here Tuesday

Neha wins first leg of Hero Women's Golf Tour

January 31, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Kolkata, Jan 31 (IANS) Neha Tripathi managed to keep Smriti Mehra at bay despite a card of five-over 77 to win the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour (WGAI) here Thursday.

Pomp, pageantry mark R-Day in Karnataka

January 26, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Bangalore, Jan 26 (IANS) Pomp and pageantry marked the 64th Republic Day celebrations across Karnataka Saturday, with Governor H.R. Bharadwaj unfurling the national flag and inspecting a guard of honour after taking salute at an impressive parade here.

High court dismisses Aruna Chaddha's bail plea

December 3, 2012 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday dismissed the bail plea of Aruna Chaddha, an accused in former flight attendant Geetika Sharma's suicide.

Court notice to police on Aruna Chadha's bail plea

November 30, 2012 at 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday issued notice to the city police on the bail plea of Aruna Chaddha, an accused in former flight attendant Geetika Sharma's suicide.

Get set for a thrilling 'Talaash' (IANS Preview)

November 26, 2012 at 3:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) After winning over audiences with his fun?loving and enduring character Rancho in 2009 film "3 idiots", actor Aamir Khan is set to take his fans on a thrilling trip with his next film "Talaash", which is ready to hit screens Friday.

TV actors Ulka, Sameer's spooky tale on 'Fear Files'

November 12, 2012 at 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Television actors Ulka Gupta and Sameer Dharmadhikari are set to recreate on "Fear Files" some of the eerie experiences that they had while shooting for "Jhansi Ki Rani" at the Bhangarh Fort in Rajasthan.

Sameera happy curvy figures back on big screen

October 15, 2012 at 3:48 PM

Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Actress Sameera Reddy is happy with the trend of curvy body types in films today and she credits Vidya Balan and Rani Mukerji for the trend.

We are heading towards pan-Indian cinema: Prithviraj

October 12, 2012 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Southern star Prithviraj Sukumaran, who makes his Bollywood debut with Sachin Kundalkar's "Aiyyaa", says both Southern and Hindi film industries are on road to become pan-Indian cinema.

Nalini takes two-shot lead in Hero women's golf

October 10, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Gurgaon, Oct 10 (IANS) Nalini Singh Siwach maintained her steady form with a fine even-par round of 72 to take a two-shot lead at the end of the first round of the Hero-Classic Golf Resort Women's Pro Golf, the eighth leg of the Indian women's domestic Tour, here Wednesday.

Smriti, Vani to lock horns in Hero-WGAI pro golf

October 9, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Gurgaon, Oct 9 (IANS) Smriti Mehra, who faltered in the final round of the seventh leg, will once again start as the favourite for the eighth leg of the Hero-WGAI Women's Pro Golf Tour which begins at the par-72 Classic Golf Resort here Wednesday.

Smriti set for fourth win on Hero-WGAI Women's Tour

October 4, 2012 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Smriti Mehra will carry a two-shot lead into the third and final round of the seventh leg of the Hero-WGAI Women's Pro Golf Tour.

Nalini leads in Hero-WGAI women's golf

September 25, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Gurgaon, Sep 25 (IANS) Birdies were hard to come by on a tough opening day at the sixth leg of the Hero-WGAI Women's Pro golf tour event at the Golden Greens Tuesday as Nalini Singh Siwach took the lead at the end of the first round with a card of 76.

'Aiyya' shows 'jhalak' of J.J. School of Arts

September 23, 2012 at 6:03 PM

Mumbai, Sep 23 (IANS) Director Sachin Kundalkar has managed to can a lot of scenes for his upcoming film "Aiyya" inside Sir J.J. School of Arts, one of the oldest art institutions in the city.

Priyanka loves 'champi' (With Image)

September 3, 2012 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Straightening, blow drying and curling - as an actress, Priyanka Chopra has to go through several hair treatments. To keep her tresses healthy, she says she regularly goes for 'champi' (oil massage for hair).

India Day Parade fills New York with its sights, sounds and stars

August 20, 2012 at 9:00 PM

New York, Aug 20 (IANS) Thousands of people watched as the sights and sounds of India took over Manhattan's Madison Avenue for the India Day Parade led by Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan and cricketer Anil Kumble.

Delhi Couture Week grand finale to feature Sabyasachi

July 29, 2012 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Sabyasachi Mukherjee, known for blending the ethnic and the modern, will bring the curtains down on the third edition of Delhi Couture Week next month. The ace designer says he will not go "overboard" and keep his show "restrained and structured".

Elderly women's murder case solved, five arrested

July 26, 2012 at 7:06 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Five people, including a juvenile, have been arrested in connection with the sensational double-murder case during robberies in two houses Tuesday in a Delhi locality, police said Thursday.

Two elderly women stabbed to death by robbers in Delhi

July 24, 2012 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Two elderly women, residing in two separate houses in the same locality in Delhi, were stabbed to death while resisting robbery attempts, police said Tuesday.

Folk gets a new high in 'Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2' soundtrack (IANS Music Review)

July 21, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Film: "Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2"; Music Director: Sneha Khanwalkar; Lyricist: Varun Grover; Singers: Durga, Sneha Khanwalkar, Rasika D Rani (Trinidad), Kids of Musahar Village, Padmashree Sharda Sinha, Piyush Mishra, Bhupesh Singh, Robbie Styles, Bulbultarang with Baal Party, Deepika Kumar; Rating - ****

Osian's film fest back with rare, bold films

July 11, 2012 at 7:12 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) From infamous Japanese movie "Emperor Tomato Ketchup" to "Karma" featuring Devika Rani-Himanshu Rai's lip-lock to crime thriller "Gangs Of Wasseypur" - the Osian's-Cinefan Film Festival, which returns after a two-year-hiatus, promises to be an eclectic platter for the capital's movie buffs.

32 junior women hockey players to get monthly stipend

June 6, 2012 at 7:04 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) India's 32 junior women hockey players received a major boost Wednesday with Hockey India (HI) announcing a monthly stipend of Rs.10,000 each.

Beware! Passive smoking riskier than you think (May 31 is World No Tobacco Day)

May 30, 2012 at 12:15 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) For all those smokers out there, chances are you're not thinking about your child, spouse or others around you when you light up a cigarette. Think twice, say doctors.

Success more dangerous than failure: Shahid Kapoor (Interview)

May 20, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) In his almost a decade-old Bollywood career, Shahid Kapoor has gone through a lot of personal and professional ups and downs. But despite as many as six back-to-back box office disappointments behind him, he is undeterred because he feels success can do more harm than failure.

Tripura's Rajghat village on path of progress after decline in insurgency

March 4, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Agartala, Mar 2 (ANI): Following the decline of insurgency in the northeast, developmental activities have gained momentum. Tripura's Rajghat village, is one such example, where combined efforts of the government and local people have helped in the overall development of the region.

Ramdev to commence a march against graft from Sept. 20

September 13, 2011 at 3:06 PM

Mumbai, Sep 13 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev has announced plans to commence a march against graft from September 20. The march will begin from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.

'Mattu Pongal' celebrated with traditional fervour in Tamil Nadu

January 15, 2011 at 8:15 PM

Coimbatore, Jan 15 (ANI): People in Tamil Nadu celebrated 'Mattu Pongal', the festival of harvest with traditional fervour and gaiety on Saturday.

Malaysia slaps 'no sexuality' rider for allowing Adam Lambert concert

October 12, 2010 at 6:35 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 12 (ANI): The Malaysian Central Agency for Application for Filming and Performance of Foreign Artistes (Puspal) has given the green light to the 'Adam Lambert Glam Nation Tour Live in Malaysia 2010' concert, but under certain conditions that need to be followed.

Couture Week starts in New Delhi

July 21, 2010 at 2:03 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (ANI): The Delhi Couture Week has started here with a fashion show featuring designs of renowned couturists.

Gwalior institute organizes camp for handicapped swimmers

April 29, 2010 at 7:34 PM

Gwalior, Apr 29 (ANI): The Rani Laxmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) organised a camp for physically challenged persons here.

Navratri festival spurs demand for jewellery

September 17, 2009 at 2:10 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 17 (ANI): Ahmedabad is wearing a festive look ahead of Hindu festival of Navratri.

Post-IPL, channels vie to get back viewers

May 26, 2009 at 9:25 AM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) With the Indian Premier League (IPL) frenzy over, Hindi entertainment channels are seeking to woo back audiences with a variety of new programmes - game shows, stand-up comedies and women-oriented serials.

Popular cancer drug 'increases blood clot risk'

November 19, 2008 at 4:25 PM

Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): After analysing randomised controlled trials, scientists have found that cancer drug bevacizumab significantly increases the risk of venous thromboembolism, i.e. blood clots in the deep veins of the legs or in the lungs.

Germany wooing Bollywood, offers subsidy for co-production

November 3, 2008 at 7:49 PM

Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) In a recognition of the increasing popularity of Hindi movies and stars, a German delegation met Bollywood filmmakers here to persuade them to shoot movies in their country as well as go in for Indo-German co-productions.

Floods put the dampeners on Ramadan spirits in Lucknow

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Lucknow, Sept 7 (ANI): Devout Muslims living in relief camps in flood-hit Lucknow on sunday said they are unable to observe Ramadan, as there is not even a proper place to pray.