Sadi Khan Diar

Everything you need to know about Sadi Khan Diar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Sadi Khan Diar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Vidya Balan is a phenomenon: Vivek Oberoi

June 17, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Vivke Oberoi feels women keen to empower themselves and be successful should take inspiration from actress Vidya Balan, who has set an example for others with her journey.

Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom 'secretly married in Staten Island' before public wedding

June 4, 2013 at 3:45 PM

London, June 4(ANI): Boxing champ Amir Khan got publicly married at the Waldorf-Astoria on Friday, but he secretly exchanged vows with his fiancee Faryal Makhdoom the day before in a private ceremony at the Staten Island Excelsior Grand, it has been revealed.

'DID Super Moms', a second chance to mothers

May 27, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Those women who had put their passion for dance on the back burner can put on their dancing shoes again as "Dance India Dance" (DID) opens a new platform called "DID Super Moms" for them to show their skills and fulfil their dreams.

Aamir supported Kiran to present 'Ship Of Theseus'

May 22, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Filmmaker Kiran Rao says her actor-filmmaker husband Aamir Khan supported her to present Anand Gandhi's directorial "Ship Of Theseus".

Why would I want to do my mother's film remake, asks Soha

May 19, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) She isn't in filmdom for either fame or money, rather Soha Ali Khan wants to do good work and also clarifies that doing a remake of her mother's film is not on her wish-list.

Vikram Bhatt inspired me to make 'Freedom': Vivek Agnihotri

May 16, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Director Vivek Agnihotri says it was filmaker Vikram Bhatt who inspired him to make "Freedom".

Pak cricket fraternity prays for Imran Khan following freak accident

May 9, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Karachi, May 9 (ANI): Cricketers Shahid Afridi and Inzamam-ul-Haq visited Pakistan politician and former cricketer Imran Khan at the Shaukat Khanum Hospital here, where he is recovering from head and back injuries following a fall from a forklift at a recent party-related election rally.

If not an actor, I'd have been chef: Aleeza Khan

May 8, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Actress Aleeza Khan has not only charmed everyone with her acting skills, but she also impressed the cast and crew of "Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga" with her culinary skills.

'Hope 'Gippi' proves Dharma can make small-budget films'

May 8, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Director Karan Malhotra, who made his debut with Dharma Productions' "Agneepath" last year, hopes "Gippi" proves that Karan Johar's banner can even make good quality small-budget films.

Dhoni sued for 'defaming' Hindu god

May 6, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Bangalore, May 6 (IANS) A local court Monday registered a defamation case against Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for allegedly denigrating a Hindu god (Vishnu) and hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus.

Bollywood celebs express grief over Sarabjit's death on Twitter

May 2, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): The whole of B-Town brigade is mourning the death of Indian prisoner in Pakistan-Sarabjit Singh

Salman Khan expresses grief over Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Bollywood star Salman Khan, who had launched an online petition asking for Sarabjit Singh's freedom in 2012, Thursday mourned the death of the Indian death row prisoner in Pakistan.

Benazir was killed not by Taliban, but by 'people who were threatened by her': Imran

May 2, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Islamabad, May. 2 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has said former premier Benazir Bhutto was not assassinated by the Taliban, but by the people who were worried that she was going to come into power.

Arshad, Vivek salute Aamir on silver jubilee in filmdom

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Actor Arshad Warsi, who shares screen space with Aamir Khan in "P.K.", says the Indian film industry needs more people like the actor-filmmaker, who made his Bollywood debut 25 years back on this date.

Today's films more real: Javed Akhtar

April 27, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Acclaimed writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar believes today's films are more real as compared to those made a few years ago.

Two-day event to mark Ghalib's death anniversary

April 20, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) A two-day event will be organised on the 144th death anniversary of Mirza Ghalib to showcase his rich legacy, an organisation dedicated to the legendary Urdu poet announced Saturday.

Woman's stalker guns down her father

April 3, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Nagpur, April 3 (IANS) A college professor was shot dead early Wednesday by a man who stalked his daughter in Maharashtra, police said. The accused was arrested.

Your identity can't be success or failure: Sajid Khan

April 2, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) As a child, Sajid Khan saw his father's journey from glory to gloom and admits it taught him not to get carried away by success or guided by fear of failure.

Saudi Arabia beheads, crucifies Yemeni for murdering Pakistani

March 28, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Sydney, Mar. 28 (ANI): Saudi Arabia has beheaded a Yemeni man and then crucified his body after he was convicted of murdering a Pakistani national.

For Holi, Hindus and Muslims come together in UP

March 27, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) For a state that saw 34 small and big communal riots in the last one year, Hindus and Muslims came together in this Uttar Pradesh capital Wednesday to celebrate Holi.

Ace designers dedicate their collection to rural India

March 26, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Mumbai, Mar 26 (ANI): Renowned designers dedicated their collection to rural India, showcasing their depiction of the clothes and designs, on the penultimate day of the fashion week in Mumbai.

Saif Ali Khan in Mohit Suri's next?

March 25, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Filmmaker Mohit Suri, who has worked with many newcomers, is now keen to team up with successful actor Saif Ali Khan in his next film.

Bobby Ghosh named editor of Time International

March 16, 2013 at 8:46 AM

Washington, March 16 (IANS) Noted journalist Aparisim 'Bobby Bobby Ghosh, an Indian national, has been named the editor of Time International.

Indian golfers predict bright future for Khan, Joshi

March 11, 2013 at 1:31 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Anirban Lahiri and Shiv Kapur believe the future of Indian golf is in safe hands with the emergence of highly rated youngsters Rashid Khan and Khalin Joshi.

Lahiri aims for glory outside India

March 11, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Kuala Lumpur, March 11 (IANS) Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri is setting his sights on a first Asian Tour victory outside India after successfully defending his title Saturday at the SAIL-SBI Open golf tournament.

Plea to allow probe into 'fake' Gujarat riot affidavits

March 5, 2013 at 11:15 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Rais Khan Aziz Khan Pathan, a former aide of activist Teesta Setalvad, Tuesday moved the Supreme Court seeking the lifting of curbs on the probe into the latter's alleged role in doctoring affidavits of Gujarat riot-victims.

Zardari to visit Tehran to finalise gas pipeline deal

February 25, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Islamabad, Feb. 25 (ANI): Despite mounting US pressure, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has reportedly decided to travel to Tehran this week to finalise a multibillion dollar gas pipeline deal.

Soha Ali Khan excited about 'Joe B Carvalho'

February 21, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Actress Soha Ali Khan, who dons the garb of a cop in "Joe B Carvalho", is excited about the new film as it gave her a chance to explore different aspects of her personality.

Daily despairs lack of leadership in Pakistan

February 20, 2013 at 11:28 AM

Islamabad, Feb 20 (IANS) A leading Pakistani daily is upset over the cowardice of civilian leaders who don't "name and shame" those responsible for terror attacks.

India cannot grow if Muslims and marginalised populations are left behind: Experts

February 17, 2013 at 9:38 AM

New Delhi, Feb. 17 (ANI): India as a country cannot grow if Muslims and other marginalised populations are left behind, said the Chairman of the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS), Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Alam.

Jacqueline consciously choosing only big films

February 11, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Sri Lankan-born Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who was last seen in "Race 2", has a set plan for herself. She says her priority is to be associated with only "big" movies.

A 'mummy item' in 'Himmatwala'!

February 9, 2013 at 2:27 PM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Music composers Sajid-Wajid have created a peppy item number for Sajid Khan's "Himmatwala". They call it the 'mummy item' due to the variety of features it offers.

Shilpa Shetty gets emotional on 'Nach Baliye 5' set

January 30, 2013 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Actress Shilpa Shetty, who is currently judging the fifth season of "Nach Baliye", got extremely emotional while shooting for the reality show.

Shah Rukh Khan to star in Gulf-based film

January 30, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Dubai, Jan. 30 (ANI): Shah Rukh Khan's next movie will be largely based in Dubai, the actor has announced.

Shinde leaves on two day visit to Bangladesh, extradition treaty on agenda

January 28, 2013 at 10:08 AM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde will leave on a two-day visit to Bangladesh today on the invitation of his Bangladeshi counterpart Dr. Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir.

'Race 2' collects Rs.15.12 crore on opening day

January 26, 2013 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Director duo Abbas-Mustan's action thriller "Race 2" minted Rs.15.12 crore at the box office on its opening day Friday.

Shinde to visit Bangladesh from Monday, to sign extradition treaty

January 25, 2013 at 2:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan.25 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde will undertake a two-day visit of Bangladesh from Monday on the invitation of his Bangladeshi counterpart Dr. Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir.

Manoj sought CBI friends' help for 'Special Chabbis' role

January 23, 2013 at 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Manoj Bajpayee is playing a CBI agent in the upcoming film "Special Chabbis" and to make his role look authentic, the actor turned to his real-life CBI friends for help.

Pak PM's corruption case put on hold till results of investigating officer's 'suicide' probe

January 22, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Islamabad, Jan. 22 (ANI): Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau chief has said that the RPPs case proceedings would be put on hold until an inquiry into NAB official Kamran Faisal's death concludes.

John Abraham and Deepika Padukone promote 'Race 2' in Mumbai

January 19, 2013 at 1:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): John Abraham and Deepika Padukone were recently spotted promoting their high-paced action thriller 'Race 2' in Mumbai.

I don't really believe in titles, says Saif Ali Khan

January 15, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Saif Ali Khan has revealed that he does not believe in titles and is still getting used to being referred to as a Nawab.

I'm shocked at how people linked me to Aashka: Sana Khan

January 13, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Expressing her shock over her link up with TV actress Aashka Goradia in the "Bigg Boss 6" house, model-actress Sana Khan says she is like her "elder sister". Now she admits being "nervous about people's reaction" towards her after her stint on the reality show.

Northeast fashion gets new platform

January 10, 2013 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Following the first ever Shillong Fashion Week (SFW) in 2012, Guwahati is set to host the North East Fashion Fest (NEFF). The event, endorsed by Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan, will give the local talents a chance to promote their craft and boost their business.

India-Pak cricketers bat for 'bowling out' polio

January 6, 2013 at 11:11 AM

Islamabad, Jan 6(ANI): Cricketers from both India and Pakistan have come forward to show their support to a campaign against polio and they will be sporting ribbons with 'Bowl Out Polio' inscribed on them when they come out for the third and final one day international in New Delhi on Sunday.

Pak official says govt cannot verify 'Mullah Nazir's death by drone strike'

January 5, 2013 at 10:39 AM

Islamabad, Jan 5 (ANI): A Pakistani official has said that the government cannot verify reports suggesting that Taliban warlord Maulvi Nazir was killed in a US drone strike on in South Waziristan.

Want more Indo-Pak matches: Cricket lover Arbaaz (Movie Snippets)

December 31, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan loves to watch cricket, especially when the teams in question are India and Pakistan. He feels that the teams must play often as bilateral relations improve.

Deepika gets trophy from father

December 27, 2012 at 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Actress Deepika Padukone is on a high after her father, former badminton champion Prakash Padukone gifted one of his priced trophies to her as a token of appreciation for her success.

I know how to be competitive in healthy way: Deepika Padukone (Interview)

December 24, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Deepika Padukone, whose father was a badminton champion, uses the spirit of sportsmanship while working in filmdom and says she knows how to be competitive in a positive manner.

Sara Khan wants to concentrate on production

December 10, 2012 at 12:56 PM

Mumbai, Dec 10 (IANS) TV actress Sara Khan has turned producer with the opening of her banner Louise Multimedia, and says she is determined to work hard and reap good results.

I'll never get into direction, production: Kareena Kapoor

November 29, 2012 at 5:51 PM

Mumbai, Nov 29 (IANS) Actresses like Lara Dutta and Dia Mirza have stepped into the film production arena, but Kareena Kapoor is happy just acting. She says she is not interested in trying her hand at either direction or production.

'Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum' to hit 1,000 screens

November 28, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 28 (IANS) The much?awaited movie "Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum", starring young Telugu actor Rana Daggubati, is expected to open in 1,000 screens worldwide Friday.

US grants visa to meritorious Assam student

November 21, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Guwahati, Nov 21 (IANS) The United States government has agreed to give visa to Ratul Khan, a high school topper from Assam, to visit NASA on a state government scholarship, days after his application was rejected.

'Master of lies' Rehman Malik playing with Pakistan's future, says Opp leader

November 20, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Islamabad, Nov. 20 (ANI): Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has labeled Interior Minister Rehman Malik as "master of telling lies" and accused him of playing with the future of the country.

India's first disabled skydiver now heads to Antarctica

November 18, 2012 at 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Sai Prasad Vishwanathan, India's first disabled skydiver who has since childhood suffered a loss of sensation in the lower half of his body, will add another feather to his cap when he goes to Antarctica in 2013.

Pak Army being targeted to weaken country, says Musharraf

November 15, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Islamabad, Nov. 15 (ANI): Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has said that the Pakistan Army is "needlessly" being targeted in order to debilitate the country.

Saudi Arabia beheads Pakistani heroin smuggler

November 9, 2012 at 2:13 PM

Riyadh, Nov. 9 (ANI): A man of Pakistani nationality was beheaded in Saudi Arabia for trying to smuggle drugs into the kingdom, the interior ministry announced.

Fourth Pune blast accused in judicial custody till Nov 13

October 31, 2012 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) A Delhi court Wednesday sent a suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, allegedly involved in the Aug 1 Pune blast case, to 14 days' judicial custody.

New minister from Bengal is Ghani Khan's brother

October 28, 2012 at 4:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury, who was sworn in Sunday as minister of state for health and family welfare, is the brother of late West Bengal Congress stalwart Abu Barkat Ghani Khan Choudhury.

Pune blast case: Custody of IM operatives extended

October 27, 2012 at 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) A Delhi court extended the police custody of a suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative allegedly involved in the Aug 1 Pune blast, police said Saturday.

Imran Khan taken off plane in Toronto

October 27, 2012 at 1:35 PM

Toronto, Oct 27 (IANS) Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan was taken off from a US bound flight for questioning here Friday, a media report said.

Nawaz Sharif 'strongly' denies receiving money from ISI during 1990 elections

October 26, 2012 at 11:34 AM

Islamabad, Oct. 26 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has categorically denied allegations of receiving money from the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency during the 1990 elections.

Mumbai cops seek custody of Pune blast accused

October 25, 2012 at 10:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Mumbai police have moved an application in a court here for the custody of four suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives allegedly involved in the Aug 1 Pune blast case, court sources said Thursday.

Father of second Taliban threatened girl using Malala incident for personal gains: Police

October 25, 2012 at 2:39 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 25 (ANI): The father of Hina Khan, the girl who claimed to have received death threats by the Pakistani Taliban weeks after the deadly attack on 15-year-old education activist Malala Yousufzai, could be using the Malala incident for personal gains by portraying his daughter as another potential target of the Taliban, suggests police records.

Election Commission of Pakistan can't act against ISI funds recipients: CEC

October 23, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 23 (ANI): The Election Commission of Pakistan has said it will not act against the politicians accused of having received funds from Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency prior to the 1990 general election.

Pak, U.S. to form commission to lure Afghan Taliban towards peace talks

October 22, 2012 at 11:59 AM

Islamabad, Oct. 22 (ANI): Pakistan and the United States have finalized a deal regarding a new bilateral commission to lure the Afghan Taliban to the negotiating table, during U.S. special envoy to Af-Pak Marc Grossman's visit to Islamabad.

U.S. not pushing Pak on N Waziristan offensive against militants: Afghan-Pak envoy

October 21, 2012 at 11:42 AM

Islamabad, Oct. 21 (ANI): U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Marc Grossman has said the U.S. is not pushing Pakistan to launch a military operation in North Waziristan.

Aamir Khan leaves for Haj pilgrimage with his mother

October 20, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan left for Haj pilgrimage with his mother Zeenat Hussain to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

IM operatives police custody extended

October 17, 2012 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) A Delhi court Wednesday extended till Oct 27 the police custody of three suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives allegedly involved in the Aug 1 Pune blasts.

IM operatives' police custody extended

October 17, 2012 at 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) A Delhi court Wednesday extended till Oct 27 the police custody of three suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives allegedly involved in the Aug 1 Pune serial blasts.

Goldsmith claims torture by Goan police

October 12, 2012 at 3:00 PM

Panaji, Oct 12 (IANS) A goldsmith from West Bengal claimed he was stripped naked and beaten till his ear drums burst by police probing the murder of a Goan goldsmith.

Bengali goldsmith claims brutal torture by Goan cops

October 12, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Panaji, Oct 12 (IANS) A goldsmith from West Bengal claimed that he was stripped naked and beaten by Goa Police Crime Branch officials, who are under pressure to probe the sensational murder of a Goan goldsmith last month.

Salman Khan signed as Thums Up brand ambassador

October 7, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Coca-Cola India Pvt Ltd Sunday announced that it has entered into an endorsement agreement with megastar Salman Khan for its brand Thums Up.

Pak Taliban warns PTI 'peace march' participants of 'painful consequences'

October 6, 2012 at 4:14 PM

Islamabad, Oct 6 (ANI): The Punjab faction of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has warned people taking part in the peace march of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf' that they risk facing 'painful consequences'.

Pak Taliban factions planning attack on Imran Khan's peace rally to Waziristan

October 5, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 5 (ANI): Officials of the Pakistan Interior Ministry have said that some factions of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) are planning to target the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) peace rally to be held on October 6.

Bollywood meets e-commerce, targets youth

September 27, 2012 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Innovative marketing is on a new high in tinsel town and the growth of e-commerce has only spurred the trend by opening up new platforms for Bollywood. An increasing number of filmmakers are collaborating with online portals for promotional purposes as well as to sell movie-related merchandise.

Imran Khan's PTI puts Google, YouTube on notice for not removing anti-Islam film

September 24, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 24 (ANI): The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has put Google Inc. and its subsidiary YouTube on notice for not removing the anti-Islam film.

Pak court acquits three more terror suspects due to chronic 'lack of evidence'

September 19, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Rawalpindi, Sept. 19 (ANI): An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has acquitted three suspects, accused of terrorism in two different cases due to the customary lack of evidence, that has plagued the judicial system in the country for long, and leading to the guilty never being brought to justice.

Bihar to celeberate Dolphin Day

September 4, 2012 at 10:49 AM

Patna, Sep 4 (IANS) After initiating steps to conserve the Gangetic river dolphin, Bihar will celebrate Oct 5 as Dolphin Day to create awareness to save the endangered species that has been declared India's national aquatic animal.

Prabhu Deva to walk the ramp for Shabana's Mijwan

September 3, 2012 at 4:41 PM

Chennai, Sep 3 (IANS) Choreographer-turned-director Prabhu Deva is set to walk the ramp Monday for a charity fashion event organised by Shabana Azmi's Mijwan Welfare Society (MWS).

Mary Kom to catwalk for Shabana Azmi

August 31, 2012 at 1:45 PM

Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) Away from the boxing ring, MC Mary Kom is set to take to the fashion ramp for a cause. The Olympic bronze medallist will walk for veteran actress and social activist Shabana Azmi's Mijwan Welfare Society (MWS) Sep 3.

Seven killed, 80 injured in Pakistan road accident

August 29, 2012 at 7:55 AM

Islamabad, Aug 29 (IANS) At least seven people were killed and around 80 injured in a head-on collision between two buses on a highway in Pakistan's Punjab province early Wednesday, media reports said.

Bipasha in 'No Entry Mein Entry'?

August 27, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) "No Entry" director Anees Bazmee says he is considering roping in Bipasha Basu as the 10th actress for "No Entry Mein Entry", the sequel to the 2005 comedy film.

Bollywood stars to walk for Shabana's Mijwan

August 23, 2012 at 6:56 PM

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Bollywood celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Karan Johar and Imran Khan will lend support to Shabana Azmi's Mijwan Welfare Society (MWS) by wearing clothes made by the NGO's girls at an upcoming fashion event.

One killed, 12 injured in Quetta bomb attack

August 21, 2012 at 5:44 PM

Islamabad, Aug 21 (ANI): A civilian was killed and 12 others, including three children, were injured when a car bomb targeted a paramilitary convoy in Quetta on Tuesday, officials have said.

Bangladesh hails India's proposal to invest in power sector

August 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Dhaka, Aug.16 (ANI): Traders from Bangladesh have welcomed proposals from Indians to invest in the country's power sector.

People from outside Mumbai are very rooted: Tigmanshu Dhulia (Interview)

August 16, 2012 at 9:00 AM

Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) Outsiders bring a lot of freshness to Bollywood because of their vast experience, says director and now actor Tigmanshu Dhulia. For Mumbaikars, India begins and ends in the Maximum City, says the Allahabad man who has made films like "Paan Singh Tomar" and was seen in a pivotal role in the two-part "Gangs of Wasseypur".

Golf: Rashid Khan leads by four strokes

August 7, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Bangalore, Aug 7 (IANS) Rashid Khan of Delhi fired a five-under-67 in extremely windy and overcast conditions to take the clubhouse lead in round one of the PGTI Players Championship presented by Prestige Golfshire Club, here Tuesday.

Salman says no to small town promotional tour

August 7, 2012 at 12:17 PM

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Superstar Salman Khan is playing safe - he has decided against travelling to smaller cities to promote his forthcoming film "Ek Tha Tiger" and he has a valid reason to do so.

Thanks to Olympics, vegetable, leather goods exports swell

August 6, 2012 at 6:25 PM

Kolkata, Aug 6 (IANS) Exports of vegetables, fruits and leather goods from West Bengal to Britain have risen many folds, thanks to the ongoing London Olympics.

Not dating Krystle D'Souza: Karan Tacker (TV Snippets)

August 6, 2012 at 6:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) TV actors Karan Tacker and Krystal D'Souza's amazing chemistry in "Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai" have set the tongues wagging that the duo are a couple in a real life too, but the former denies it.

'Piya Basanti... Again' after over 10 years

August 6, 2012 at 3:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The team of hit music album "Piya Basanti" has reunited after over a decade for a sequel with seven new compositions, including unheard melodies of late singer Ustad Sultan Khan.

Pakistan resumes stalled NATO supplies post Taliban attacks

August 5, 2012 at 12:33 PM

Peshawar, Aug. 5 (ANI): Pakistan has allowed 14 containers carrying NATO troop supplies to cross into Afghanistan from its northwestern border at Torkham, officials have said.

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh awards Imran Khan honorary fellowship

July 29, 2012 at 1:06 PM

Islamabad, July 29 (ANI): The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) has awarded an honorary fellowship to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan, in recognition for his contribution to cancer services.

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa govt. to take over Bin Laden's Abbottabad plot

July 20, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Islamabad, July 20 (ANI): The Abbottabad compound, where Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden lived until his killing on May 2, 2011, will be taken over by the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government, if the land goes unclaimed within the next 15 days.

Bus skids down the gorge near Jammu, 15 killed, 18 injured

July 15, 2012 at 9:36 PM

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir), July 15 (ANI): A State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) bus ferrying thirty-three pilgrims returning from Amarnath Yaatra rolled down a gorge near Digdole on Jammu-Srinagar highway, late on Saturday night, killing 15 and injuring 18 passengers.

Katrina is my idol, says Bollywood debutant Saudi Arabian Wardah Khan

July 11, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Dubai, July 11 (ANI): Bollywood's new face Wardah Khan, a British model of Saudi Arabian origin, has admitted that Katrina Kaif inspired her to come to the Hindi film Industry.

Laila disappearance case: Tak remanded to police custody till July 19

July 9, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Mumbai, July 9 (ANI): A Mumbai court on Monday remanded Parvez Ahmed Tak, who is a suspect in the Bollywood starlet Laila Khan's disappearance case, to police custody till July 19.

'Gangs Of Wasseypur - Part 2' to release on Aug 8

July 5, 2012 at 5:59 PM

After the critical success of 'Gangs Of Wasseypur', the sequel of the movie 'Gangs Of Wasseypur - Part 2' is all set to be released on August 8 next Wednesday. The audiences keen to know the final result of the uncompleted story in the first part of the movie will now do not have to wait much to end their curiosity.

Salman's initiative will help in Sarabjit release: Dalbir Kaur

July 2, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Dalbir Kaur, sister of Sarabjit Singh, who is on the death row in Pakistan, is confident that Bollywood actor Salman Khan's initiative will help in the release of her younger brother.

97 pct Pakistanis oppose US drone attacks: Report

July 1, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Islamabad, July 1 (ANI): A majority of people in Pakistan believe that the U.S. drone strikes have a negative impact on the country, according to a survey.