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

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

Indian diaspora youth call on Vayalar Ravi

May 15, 2013 at 10:46 AM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): The participants of 24th Know India Programme (KIP) called on Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi.

29 diaspora youths visiting India, meet Ravi

May 14, 2013 at 10:06 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Twenty-nine diaspora students from seven countries called on Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi Tuesday, a statement said.

Tension escalates in Rohtak as Ashram to be evacuated

May 14, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Rohtak, May 14 (ANI): The situation in Haryana's Rohtak District continued to be tense on Tuesday with local law enforcement authorities imposing prohibitory orders under Section 144 in an attempt to get the disputed Satlok Ashram in Karontha village vacated.

German Bakery blast case: Himayat Baig sentenced to death

April 18, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Pune, Apr 18 (ANI): A Pune Sessions court sentenced Himayat Baig, the lone German Bakery blast case convict to death on Thursday.

Pune court to pronounce quantum of sentence in German Bakery blast case

April 18, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Pune, Apr 18 (ANI): The Pune court will on Thursday pronounce quantum of sentence to Mirza Himayat Beg, who was convicted in the 2010 German bakery bomb blast case, in which 17 people were killed and 64 others were injured.

German bakery blast: Pune court to give verdict today

April 15, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Pune, Apr 15 (ANI): A court in Pune will give its verdict today on a man who allegedly plotted the bomb blast at the city's German Bakery in February 2010, in which 17 people were killed and 64 others were injured.

14,000-capacity Sai Ashram inaugurated in Shirdi

April 11, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Shirdi (Maharashtra), April 11 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa (New Year, according to Maharashtrian calendar), Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan inaugurated the state-of-the-art, eco-friendly Sai Ashram near the famous Saibaba Temple here Thursday.

'Baadshah' - entertainment guaranteed (Telugu Movie Review)

April 6, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Movie: "Baadshah"; Cast: Junior NTR, Kajal Agarwal, M.S. Narayana, Kelly Dorji, Ashish Vidyarthi, Vennela Kishore, Ajay, Brahmanandam, Nassar, Jayaprakash Reddy, Navdeep, Ashish Vidyarthi, Sayaji Shinde and Siddharth Suryanarayan; Director: Sreenu Vaitla; Rating: ***1/2

Sadhu arrested for molesting Italian woman in Varanasi

March 15, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Varanasi, March 15 (IANS) A sadhu was arrested here Friday for trying to molest an Italian woman, police said.

Tahiliani takes inspiration from fakirs, paints ramp with bold colours (With Image)

March 15, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Saffron-clad sadhus at the just concluded Mahakumbh inspired Tarun Tahiliani's new collection Kumbhback. The designer brought bold splashes of colours on the ramp when models flaunted sensual drapes and structured dresses in red, saffron and orange at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2013 Autumn-Winter(WIFW).

Convocation speech fully in Bengali at Dhaka varsity: Pranab

March 5, 2013 at 11:23 PM

On Board Air India One, March 5 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday said that he for the first time gave a convocation speech "fully in Bengali" during the convocation at Dhaka University where he was conferred a doctorate of law degree.

'Devarane' - watch for it's comic moment (Kannada Film Review)

February 17, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Review: "Devarane"; Actor: Ravishankar, Neethu, Tabala Nani, Sadhu Kokila, Raju Thalikote, Bullet Prakash; Producers: Shivu Kabbina, Lucky Shankar; Writer and director: Lucky Shankar: Music: Sadhu Kokila; Camera: M.R.Seenu; Rating: **

VHP's Modi as PM chant 'objectionable': Hindu priests

February 11, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Patna, Feb 11 (IANS) An influential group of Hindu priests Monday objected to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) projecting Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as a prime ministerial candidate in the next general election.

Russian cult leader convicted of rape

February 7, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Novosibirsk (Russia), Feb 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The leader and founder of one of Russia's largest religious cults was sentenced Thursday to 11 years in prison by a Siberian court for sex abuse against his followers.

'Bangari' another disappointing Yogish film (Kannada Film Review)

February 2, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Film: "Bangari"; Actors: Yogish, Ragini Dwivedi, Sharath Lohithashwa, Kadal Dandapani, Ramesh Bhat, Sadhu Kokila, Swayamvara Chandru and Sathya Priya; Producer: A. Ellappa; Director: Ma. Chandru; Music: A.M. Neel; Camera: Niranjan Babu; Rating: *

Man run over while crossing Metro tracks

January 4, 2013 at 8:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) A Delhi Metro train Friday evening ran over a man when he was crossing the tracks to reach another platform, police said, contradicting their earlier version that he committed suicide.

Man jumps to death before Metro train

January 4, 2013 at 7:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) A man committed suicide by jumping in front of the on-coming train at a Delhi Metro station Friday evening, police said.

Prasanna happy with line-up of films

January 3, 2013 at 11:11 AM

Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) Tamil actor Prasanna, known for films such as "Sadhu Miranda" and "Anjathe", couldn't have asked for a better new year. He is happy with the line-up of films in his kitty.

Congress demands action against Akali leader who attacked cop

December 25, 2012 at 9:09 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 25 (IANS) The Congress Tuesday demanded immediate action against a Ludhiana-based leader of the Punjab's ruling Shiromani Akali Dal who allegedly assaulted a senior police officer at a night club in Ludhiana.

'Samsaradhalli Golmaal' lacks freshness (Kannada Movie Review)

December 1, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Film: "Samsaaradhalli Golmaal"; Producer: Prabhakar Reddy; Direction: Sai Prakash; Cast Sai Kumar, Mohan, Anu Prabhar, Tara, Sadhu Kokila,Umashri, Shobaraj, Sihikahi Chandru, Lakshmi Bagavathar, Tabala Naani, Nayaka Krishna, Shakeela, Mukyamanthri Chandru, Tennis Krishna; Camera: Kiran Hampapura; Music: Sadhu Kokila; Rating: **

'Edegarike' rides high on good script, powerful performances (Kannada Movie Review)

November 25, 2012 at 8:05 PM

Film: "Edegarike"; Cast: Aditya, Akanksha, Atul Kulkarni, Dharma, Srujan Lokesh, Achyuth Kumar and others; Director: Sumana Kiththoor; Producers: Ravindra and Amanulla Shariff; Music Director: Sadhu Kokila; Camera: Raakesh; Rating: ***

President Mukherjee cancels trip to Maharashtra

November 15, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Mumbai/New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee has cancelled his two-day trip to Maharashtra in view of the ill health of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, official sources said Thursday.

President cancels Maharashtra trip

November 15, 2012 at 8:42 AM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee has cancelled his two-day trip to Maharashtra, official sources said here Thursday morning.

President to inaugurate Shirdi Sai Ashram Nov 16

November 11, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Shirdi (Maharashtra), Nov 11 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee is scheduled to inaugurate the newly-constructed, state-of-the-art and eco-friendly Sai Ashram near the famed Saibaba Temple here Nov 16, an official said.

Mukherjee confers Durgabai Deshmukh awards, calls for development of weaker sections

November 5, 2012 at 9:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov.5 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee presented the Durgabai Deshmukh awards for women's development for the years 2005, 2006 and 2007 at a glittering ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.

New Shirdi facility to house 15,000 pilgrims

October 24, 2012 at 6:47 PM

Shirdi (Maharashtra), Oct 24 (IANS) The famed Sai temple here was Wednesday handed over one of the largest pilgrim accommodation facilities in India with a capacity to house 14,000 people.

'Mr. 420' - not entirely enjoyable (Kannada Movie Review)

October 20, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Film: "Mr.420"; Director: Pradeep Raj; Producer: Sandesh Nagaraju; Actors: Ganesh, Praneetha, Rangayana Raghu, Sadhu Kokila, Pradeep Raj, Kuri Pratap and Swayamvara Chandru; Music: Hari Krishna; Camera: R.Giri; Story and Dialogues: B.A. Madhu; Rating: **1/2

French woman found dead in Delhi ashram

September 25, 2012 at 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) A 53-year-old French woman was found dead inside her accommodation in an ashram here in the city, police said Tuesday.

'Rambo', a complete entertainer (Kannada Movie Review)

September 9, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Film: "Rambo"; Cast: Sharan, Madhuri, Tabala Naani, Rangayana Raghu, Sadhu Kokila, Umashri, M.S. Umesh and others; Screenplaywriter-Director: Srinath; Producer: Atlanta Nagendra and Sharan; Composer: Arjun Janya; Camera: S. Krishna; Rating: *** 1/2

More rain, more chaos in Delhi

August 29, 2012 at 11:15 AM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) It was a rained out morning in the capital Wednesday with the season's heaviest showers resulting in several areas being waterlogged and the inevitable traffic snarls.

Kerala government faces ire over 'murder' of Bihari youth

August 18, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 18 (IANS) The Kerala government is facing the heat over the unnatural death of 24-year-old Bihari youth S.S. Mann who was brought dead from a mental hospital here to the Medical College Hospital on Aug 4.

'Romeo' - stylish entertainer on true love (Kannada Movie Review)

July 7, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Film: "Romeo"; Cast: Ganesh, Bhavana, Rangayana Raghu, Sadhu Kokila, Sudha Belawadi,Avniash, Mithra, Girish; Director: P.C. Sekhar; Producer: Naveen; Camera: Vaidhi; Music: Arjun Janya; Rating: ***

Not thrills in 'Nagavalli', avoid it! (Kannada Movie Review)

June 24, 2012 at 7:23 PM

Film: 'Nagavalli'; Cast: Venu, Madhu Shalini, Sanketh Kashi, Daksha, Bank Janardhan, Biraadar and others; Producers: Keshava-Narasimha; Writer-Director: Kumar; Camera: Parthibhan; Music Directors: Sadhu Kokila-Layendra; Rating: *

'Janoo' - weak, but worth one time watch (Kannada Movie Review)

June 2, 2012 at 6:31 PM

Film: 'Janoo'; Cast: Yash, Deepa Sannidhi, Rangayana Raghu, Sadhu Kokila, Shobharaj, Layendra, Madhu; Director: Preetham Gubbi; Producer: Jayanna, Bhogeendra; Music: Hari Krishna; Camera: S.Krishna; Rating: **1/2

Watch 'Breaking News' for Radhika-Ajay's performance (Kannada Movie Review)

May 20, 2012 at 3:15 PM

Film: 'Breaking News'; Cast: Ajay Rao, Radhika Pandit, Anant Nag, Rangayana Raghu, Sadhu Kokila, Sihi Kahi Chandru, Mandya Ramesh, Biraadar, Arun Sagar, Chidan and and others; Writer-Director: Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar; Producer: Raj Kumar, Hanumantha Reddy and Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar; Camera: Krishna Kumar; Music Director: Stephen Prayog; Editor: Basavaraja Urs; Rating:**

Police cane- charge protesting villagers in Firozabad

May 12, 2012 at 7:15 PM

Firozabad, May 12(ANI): Police in Firozabad district of Uttar Pradesh baton charged the protesting villagers on Saturday, as they pelted stones on policemen and blamed them for their inaction over the killing of a minor girl.

Apex court issues notice on supply of adulterated milk

May 9, 2012 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday issued notice to the central and five state governments on a public suit seeking a complete curb on the sale and supply of synthetic and adulterated milk and its products like ghee, khoya and paneer.

Infant girl left at ashram doorstep

May 9, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Udaipur, May 9 (IANS) An infant girl apparently abandoned by her parents was found at the doorstep of a children's home here in yet another grim reminder of the fact that girls are less desirable than boys in Rajasthan.

SC notice to government on supply of adulterated milk

May 9, 2012 at 11:34 AM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday issued notice to the central and five state governments on a petition seeking complete curb on the sale and supply of synthetic and adulterated milk and its products like ghee, khoya and paneer.

'Toofan' - nothing extraordinary about it (Kannada Movie Review)

April 21, 2012 at 7:33 PM

Film: 'Toofan'; Cast: Yashas, Nakshatra, Chandan, Sadhu Kokila, Ramesh Bhat, Shivaram, Vidya Murthy, Suresh Mangalore, Pramila Joshai, Chitra Shenoy, Devadas Kappikad; Director: Smile Seenu; Producer; Jade Gowda; Camera: Ravi Suvarna; Music: Elwyn Joshua; Rating: *1/2

'Ramdev not close to RSS'

April 13, 2012 at 9:15 PM

Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) Denying that yoga guru Baba Ramdev is close to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), his close aide Balkrishna said Friday he had never joined hands with the Sangh for any political campaign or promoted any of its programmes.

Chidambaram to decide on US historian's visa Monday

March 31, 2012 at 5:44 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Home Minister P. Chidambaram ordered a review of the decision on cancellation of the visa of US historian Peter Heehs, living in Puducherry, and said he will take a decision on it Monday.

Cult religion, parenting & art on book shelf (IANS Books This Week)

March 31, 2012 at 4:48 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The book cart is light and moving this weekend - bringing out the diverse essence of the region. Browse with IANS....

International Kashmiri Pandit Youth Conference to be held at Pune

January 5, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Pune, Jan 5 (ANI): Youth 4 Panun Kashmir (Y4PK) under the aegis of Panun Kashmir will hold the first International Kashmiri Pandit Youth Conference on January 7 and 8 at Yashwant Rao Chawan Natyagraha, Kothrud, here.

Burma orders eviction of monk Shwe Nya War Sayardaw

December 16, 2011 at 3:53 PM

London, Dec.16 (ANI): A senior Burmese monk has been ordered to leave his monastery in Rangoon because of a speech he gave at a pro-democracy event.

A 1905 Baptist church in Virginia is now Swaminarayan Hindu temple

September 22, 2011 at 5:21 PM

Nevada (US), Sept 22 (ANI): The Manassas Baptist Church, raised in 1905 in Old Town Manassas (Virginia, USA) with tainted glass windows, is now BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, according to reports.

Seized cash at Sai Baba Ashram belonged to devotee, says Sai trustee

June 28, 2011 at 3:39 PM

Puttaparthi (AP), June 28 (ANI): Sri Satya Sai Central Trust (SSSCT) member V Srinivasan on Tuesday clarified the financial flow of the funds saying the Rs 35 lakh seized by police was given by devotees and handed over to a consultancy to build a memorial for Sai Baba.

Lokpal issue going to Parliament

June 16, 2011 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): Barring the ceremonies, the talks between the government and Anna Hazare's team of negotiators on the draft of the proposed Lokpal Bill are practically over. There is no agreement on whether the Prime Minister and the higher judiciary, including the Chief Justice of India (CJI), should be brought under the purview of the Lokpal or not.

Black magic students perform rituals to qualify

March 12, 2011 at 6:33 PM

Ghatsila (Jharkhand), Mar. 12 (ANI): It was a qualifying exam with a difference.

PM, Sonia present 25th Indira Gandhi Award to Rahman, Ramkrishna Ashram

October 31, 2010 at 10:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct.31 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi presented the 25th Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration to Music composer A R Rahman and Ramkrishna Mission Ashram, Narainpur of Chhattisgarh jointly in the national capital on Sunday.

Antony denies differences between Home and Defence ministries

September 12, 2010 at 10:13 PM

Thiruvanthapuram, Sep. 12 (ANI): Defence Minister A K Antony on Sunday denied existence of any differences within the ministries in the United Progressive Alliance government.

Mumbai ATS nabs two German Bakery blast suspects

September 8, 2010 at 1:44 PM

Mumbai, Sep 8 (ANI): The Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested two people in connection with the blast that ripped Pune's German Bakery on February 13 this year.

Uttarakhand woman close to selling her baby to meet husband's hospital expenses

July 30, 2010 at 5:40 PM

Dehradun, July 30 (ANI): A woman in Uttarakhand is all set to sell her 6-month-old baby to meet the hospital expenses of her husband.oonam's husband Pavan is being treated in 'Shree Mahant Indresh hospital' in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

HIV child traded off through illegal adoption in Pune

June 4, 2010 at 1:29 PM

Pune, June 4 (ANI): Maharashtra Police have arrested the director of the Pune-based orphanage Gurukul Godavari Balak Ashram for selling a baby for one lakh rupees to a couple in Mumbai.

Maoists destroyed 109 schools in three years

April 28, 2010 at 9:54 PM

New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): The Government on Wednesday said that the Maoists have destroyed over 109 schools in last three years at different parts of the country.

Maharashtra's ATS identifies key instigator behind Pune blast

April 8, 2010 at 3:05 PM

Pune, Apr 8 (ANI): Maharashtra's Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) has claimed to have made significant progress in its investigation into the blasts that ripped Pune's German Bakery on February 13, and has reportedly identified the main suspect in the case.

Tainted godman resigns as 'Dhyanapeetam Ashram' head

March 30, 2010 at 1:28 PM

Bangalore, Mar 30 (ANI): Self-proclaimed godman Swami Nityananda, who was reportedly under the scanner ever since a video of him in a compromising position with Tamil actress Ranjitha surfaced, on Tuesday announced his decision to step down as the chief of the 'Dhyanapeetam Ashram' and all other trusts associated with it.

Gujarat Congress celebrates 80th anniversary of Dandi March

March 12, 2010 at 11:30 AM

Gandhinagar, March 12 (ANI): The Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee will stage a symbolic march on Friday from Sabarmati Ashram to the Kochrab Ashram to mark the 80th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's historic Dandi March.

Bihar Congress withdraws Sadhu Yadav's suspension

March 11, 2010 at 5:17 PM

Patna, Mar 11 (ANI): The Bihar Congress on Thursday withdrew the resignation of Sadhu Yadav, against whom action was taken yesterday for speaking against the government on the issue of the Women's Reservation Bill.

Congress suspends Sadhu Yadav

March 10, 2010 at 1:02 PM

Patna (Bihar), Mar 10 (ANI): Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government on Wednesday suspended party member Sadhu Yadav for speaking against the government on the issue of the Women's Reservation Bill.

Pune blast foreigners survey to be done: Maharashtra Home Minister

March 4, 2010 at 12:31 PM

Mumbai, Mar 4 (ANI): Maharashtra Home Minister Ramesh Bagwe has said that a thorough survey of authorised and unauthorised foreigners in the state would be conducted so as to facilitate a thorough probe into the blasts that ripped Pune's German Bakery on February 13.

Court bans use of CCTV footage of bombed German Bakery

February 25, 2010 at 1:28 PM

Pune, Feb 25 (ANI): In response to an application filed by the Maharashtra Anti Terror squad (ATS), a special court in Pune has put a ban on all television news channels from showing the CCTV footage of the German Bakery blast.

Pune blast death toll rises to 12

February 20, 2010 at 12:14 PM

Pune, Feb 20 (ANI): With one more person succumbing to his injuries, the toll at the blast in the German Bakery in Pune has risen to twelve, hospital sources said today.

Pune blast victim Abhishek Saxena's teacher mourns his death

February 16, 2010 at 8:16 PM

Pune, Feb 16(ANI): Teacher of 24-year-old Abhishek Saxena, who died in the Pune blast, is yet to come to terms with the loss.

Family members mourn Pune blast victims

February 15, 2010 at 1:33 PM

Mumbai/Pune, Feb 15 (ANI): Vinita Gadani who have been alive today had she turned down the request of her friends to meet at German Bakery on Saturday.

Centre probing role of Jamaat-ud-Dawaah in Pune attack

February 15, 2010 at 11:57 AM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): The centre is probing the role of Pakistan based terror outfit Jamaat-ud-Dawaah (JuD) behind the blast that ripped Pune's German Bakery on Saturday evening.

Families of Pune blast victims will receive Rs. 500,000 compensation: Chavan

February 14, 2010 at 7:17 PM

Pune, Feb 14(ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Sunday announced that the families of victims killed in Saturday's German Bakery blast in Pune will receive a ompensation of Rs. 500,000.

Security arrangements tightened for India-South Africa Test in Kolkata

February 14, 2010 at 5:15 PM

Kolkata, Feb 14(ANI): Security arrangements have been tightened for Team India and the South African team for the second test being played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata after a terror strike in Pune, in which nine persons were killed and over 50 injured on Saturday.

Could Pune blast be Headley's brainchild?

February 14, 2010 at 4:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Was Saturday's Pune blast a brainchild of arrested Lashkar operative David Headley? The question is haunting North Block here.

Pune Blast: CBI forensic team being air-lifted from New Delhi, says Union Home Secretary

February 13, 2010 at 11:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb.13 (ANI): Union Home Secretary G.K.Pillai on Saturday said that a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) forensic team will be air-lifted from New Delhi to assist the investigations in the bomb blast occurred at the German Bakery here.

Orissa tribal leaders question EU team visit to Kandhamal

February 8, 2010 at 11:47 PM

Bhubaneshwar, Feb. 7 (ANI): Elders and leaders of various tribes in Orissa's Kandhamal District have voiced suspicious about a European Union (EU) delegation visiting their region saying it would hamper peace and re-ignite violence.

India pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi

January 30, 2010 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi/ Ahmedabad, Jan 30 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Saturday paid floral tributes at Rajghat, Mahatma Gandhi's memorial on his 62nd death anniversary.

Natwar Thakkar, a Gandhian who is realising the Mahatma's dream

January 18, 2010 at 7:09 PM

Mokokchung (Nagaland), Jan 18 (ANI): Profit and gain are driving forces for millions across the world. But there are some who are different. One such person is Natwar Thakkar.

Noted Gandhian Thakkar conferred Naga People's award

December 31, 2009 at 2:45 PM

Kohima, Dec 31 (ANI): Noted Gandhian and social worker Natwar Thakkar has been conferred with a Lifetime Service award by the villagers of Chuchuyimlang in Nagaland where he started to work in the early fifties as a Sarvodaya worker.

Police to probe Headley's visit to Pune

November 17, 2009 at 7:37 PM

Pune, Nov 17(ANI): Maharashtra police on Tuesday confirmed the visit of U S terror suspect David Headley to Osho International Community and said that it plans further investigation into the matter.

Police claim Headley visited Pune's Osho Ashram

November 17, 2009 at 3:20 PM

Pune, Nov 17 (ANI): U S terror suspect David Headley visited the 'Osho Ashram' here twice during 2008 and 2009, a top police official said on Tuesday.

Hindus welcome rapper Kanye West's plan of retreat in Indian ashram

October 11, 2009 at 1:32 PM

Nevada (US), Oct 11 (ANI): Hindus have welcomed Grammy winner American singer-rapper-musician-producer Kanye West's reported decision to escape to a Hindu ashram in India for about a month to seek spiritual guidance.

Austerity drive: No caviar, or costly biscuits on Air India One

September 23, 2009 at 3:38 PM

Onboard Air India One, Sep.23 (ANI): With austerity being the buzz word in Indian corridors of power, it seems, that every area of government-public interaction is being hit by the bug.

Julia Roberts' Eat, Pray, Love shooting launched with "hawan"

September 22, 2009 at 1:47 PM

Nevada (US), Sept 22 (ANI): Hindus have applauded the makers of Hollywood movie "Eat, Pray, Love" and its star Julia Roberts for reportedly launching the India leg of the shooting with a hawan (a fire sacrifice).

Chattisgarh seeks central assistance for development in Maoist hit areas

September 2, 2009 at 1:47 PM

Raipur, Sep 2 (ANI): The Chhattisgarh Government on Wednesday placed a demand for grant of Rs 94.22 crore from the Central Government to develop educational facilities in the Maoist- affected areas.

Sikh devotees furious over demolition orders of a gurdwara in Sangrur

June 22, 2009 at 9:42 PM

Sangrur (Punjab), June 22 (ANI): A number of Sikh devotees are outraged due to Akal Takht's order to demolish a portion of a controversial gurdwara due to having objection over its shape which resembles the Golden Temple of Amritsar.

Chelsea net three youngsters of Indian origin

May 7, 2009 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Top English Premier League clubs these days are on a hunt for players of Asian origin and Chelsea has short-listed three young footballers of Indian origin as part of their talent search programme.

Prakash Jha to make film on poll experience now

April 25, 2009 at 3:08 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) He was arrested following reports that he was distributing money to voters in his constituency in Bihar and claims he was harassed by the administration a day before the polls. Filmmaker-turned-politician Prakash Jha is now set to write a film on his election experience as a Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) candidate.

Prakash Jha arrested for distributing money, released

April 22, 2009 at 4:43 PM

Patna, April 22 (IANS) Filmmaker and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) candidate Prakash Jha was Wednesday arrested and subsequently released after the Bihar police recovered Rs.10.25 lakh in cash following reports that he was distributing money to voters in his West Champaran constituency.

Ajay shines as dejected lover in 'Jaaji Mallige' (Kannada Film Review)

April 4, 2009 at 2:31 PM

Film: 'Jaaji Mallige'; Director: Anantha Raju; Cast: Ajay Kumar, Gowri Munjal, Komal, Jayamala, Nagashekhar and Bullet Prakash; Music: Sadhu Kokila; Rating: ***

Filmmaker Prakash Jha declares assets worth Rs.550 mn

April 2, 2009 at 3:43 PM

Patna, April 2 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha, contesting from the Bihar's West Champaran constituency, has declared in an affidavit that he has personal assets worth Rs.55 crore (Rs.550 million).

Case against Prakash Jha withdrawn

April 1, 2009 at 3:53 PM

Patna, April 1 (IANS) A public interest litigation (PIL) filed against filmmaker Prakash Jha for plots allotted to him by the Bihar government has been withdrawn.

'Kiran Bedi' - only for Malashri's fans (Kannada Film Review)

March 28, 2009 at 4:35 PM

Film: 'Kiran Bedi'; Cast: Malashri, Sreenivasa Murthy, Ashish Vidyarthi, Rangayana Raghu, Suchayeendra Prasad, Sadhu Kokila and others; Screenplaywriter-director: Om Prakash Rao; Camera: Vishnuvardhan; Music Director-Lyricst: Hamsalekha; Editor: Lakshman Reddy; Rating: **

Hindu scholars discuss relevance of Yoga

March 28, 2009 at 1:01 AM

Relevance of yoga, traces of which date back to Indus Valley Civilization around 2,000 BCE, in the modern world was explored when Swami Sitaramananda, internationally respected yoga virtuoso; and Rajan Zed

Eight-time RJD- MLA resigns from Bihar Assembly

March 24, 2009 at 6:17 PM

Patna, Mar 24 (ANI): Eight-time Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA Ramai Ram resigned from the Bihar Assembly on Tuesday.

After Nitish declined, I needed a party: Prakash Jha (Interview)

March 24, 2009 at 9:07 AM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Acclaimed filmmaker Prakash Jha says he decided to contest the parliamentary poll on the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) ticket from Bihar as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar didn't field him despite being friends.

Congress to fight Bihar polls on its own

March 21, 2009 at 1:01 AM

Congress party, annoyed over the shabby behavior of its most trusted allies: RJD and LJP- who unilaterally left only three Lok Sabha seats for it, has now decided to contest the polls on its own in Bihar.

Sadhu Yadav meets Sonia Gandhi in Delhi

March 21, 2009 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Former leader of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Sadhu Yadav on Saturday met Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi here for first time, after his induction in the Congress party.

Sadhu Yadav meets Sonia Gandhi in Delhi

March 21, 2009 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Former leader of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Sadhu Yadav on Saturday met Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi here for first time, after his induction in the Congress party.

Half a dozen RJD leaders leave party after being denied tickets

March 20, 2009 at 4:42 PM

Patna, March 20 (IANS) Unhappy over being denied party tickets to contest the Lok Sabha elections, half a dozen leaders of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in Bihar have joined either the ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U), its alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or the Congress in the last one week.

Key allies still hopeful of bringing Congress around

March 19, 2009 at 12:49 PM

New Delhi/Patna/Lucknow/Chennai, Mar 19 (ANI): Key allies of the Congress party are continuing with their hectic negotiations to narrow down their differences over seat-sharing ahead of general elections.

Denied a ticket, Sadhu Yadav joins Congress

March 17, 2009 at 8:49 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Miffed at being denied a ticket for the Lok Sabha polls, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad's brother-in-law Sadhu Anirudh Prasad Yadav Tuesday joined the Congress.

Lalu Prasad faces revolt within party

March 17, 2009 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav faced revolt within his party on Tuesday when his brother-in-law, Sadhu Yadav, declared that he would contest from a seat left for Ram Vilas Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (LJP).

Mahayagna organized for universal peace and communal harmony in Kerala(Update-Palakkad ritual)

February 8, 2009 at 4:16 PM

Palakkad (Kerala) , Jan.8 (ANI): The recently organized "Dharmasooya Mahayaga" or religious fire ritual at Kinassery near Palakkad district in South India, saw people from various religious faiths, including hundreds of foreigners, taking part in the ceremony.

Two Hindu activists arrested for attacking foreigners in Tamil Nadu

January 19, 2009 at 1:46 PM

Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) Two Hindu activists were arrested in Thiruvannamalai town of Tamil Nadu Monday for attacking foreigners following a dispute over rituals performed at a marriage, a police official said.