Everything you need to know about Santosh Pur (maheshtala)so: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Santosh Pur (maheshtala)so: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Despite an over two-decade stint in filmmaking business and quite a few hits to his credit, director Sangeeth Sivan calls himself a struggler in comparison to his filmmaker brother Santosh Sivan.
Ghaziabad, May 18 (IANS) The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has liberalised its policies to benefit small land holders, farmers and economically deprived section of the society, an official said Thursday.
Bangalore, May 18 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Saturday inducted 28 members - 20 of cabinet rank and eight ministers of state - into his five-day-old ministry, the first Congress ministry in the state after nine years.
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) The popular chocolate hero of the 1980s, Rishi Kapoor says he is "a competent actor" and would like to try out character roles and that he doesn't want to be typecast as a typical onscreen dad.
Nagpur, May 1 (IANS) At least six policemen were killed and three injured when their vehicle rammed into a tree in Maharashtra's Amravati district early Wednesday, police said.
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Around 3,500 resident doctors in all government-run hospitals in Maharshtra have called off their four-day-old strike Friday, an official here said.
Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) The Bombay High Court Wednesday ordered resident doctors in government hospitals across the state to call off their two-day strike immediately.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) Thursday slammed the West Bengal government and police for the recent cases involving the death of a student activist in police custody and the chaining of another to his hospital bed.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 18 (IANS) The latest star on the cricket horizon is Kerala's teenage sensation Sanju Samson and his middle name - Viswanath - is not known to many.
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Pune FC ended ONGC's fairytale run at home by edging past them courtesy a James Moga first-half goal in an I-League clash here at the Ambedkar Stadium Sunday.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) In the current calendar year, ONGC remain unbeaten in their home matches at the Ambedkar Stadium. They have scalped United Sikkim FC, East Bengal, and Salgaocar and drawn with league leaders Churchill Brothers and Santosh Kashyap's team will try and extend the streak when they meet fancied Pune FC Sunday.
Pune, April 8 (IANS) A Pune sessions court Monday awarded death sentence to Santosh Mane, a state transport bus driver who sped through busy city roads in January last year and ran over eight people, a lawyer said.
Pune, April 4 (ANI): A court here has convicted a bus driver for killing at least nine people and injuring nearly 30 others in January last year.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Is the Indian Premier League (IPL) a home for the aged or a pre-school for those hoping to play international cricket some day? The truth lies somewhere between the two perceptions.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Former India international Anadi Barua Saturday was appointed the national coach of the women's football team.
Chennai, March 30 (IANS) Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi, who struck gold with two Tamil blockbusters "Pizza" and "Naduvula Konjam Pakkathom Kannom" last year, had to literally beg to be cast in upcoming Tamil romantic-comedy "Soodhu Kavvum".
Patna, March 29 (IANS) Two people were killed and over two dozen injured in clashes in Bihar over playing lewd Bhojpuri Holi songs, police Friday said.
Panaji, March 25 (IANS) Protests against ban on mining in Goa will shift to Delhi for two days in April, a spokesperson for agitating mining workers and others who depend on the industry said Monday.
Panaji, March 25 (IANS) Over 1,000 Goa workers affected by a mining ban in their state will stage a two-day protest April 16-17 in New Delhi to press for resumption of mining activities, a union leader said Monday.
Patna, March 25 (IANS) An eight-year-old boy was killed in Bihar's Buxar district after he and his three elder brothers were trying to imitate a hanging scene they had seen on a TV programme, police said Monday.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) ONGC's love affair with the Ambedkar Stadium continued and their unbeaten streak in the I-League at home this season stretched to nine games when they held league leaders Churchill Brothers to a 1-1 draw.
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) An estimated 10,000 new cases of eye cancer are diagnosed every year in the country, eye care expertsd and doctors said here Friday.
Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Filmmaker Priyadarshan is not much into item songs. When an item song was brought into his last Hindi release "Tezz", he had rebelled against the producer, Ratan Jain and disowned the product. It is surprising then how he agreed to include an item song in his new film "Rangrezz".
Film: "Rangrezz"; Actors: Jackky Bhagnani, Amitosh Nagpal, Vijay Verma and Priya Anand; Director: Priyadarshan; Rating: ***
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Wednesday has informed to media that it has registered a first information report (FIR) against 12 persons including former Air Force chief S P Tyagi and four companies in connection with the Rs. 3600 crore AgustaWestland chopper deal, signed for carrying VVIPs.....................
New Delhi, Mar 13 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday conducted raids at the Gurgaon residence of former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal (Retired) S. P. Tyagi, following the registration of a case against him in connection with the Rs. 3600 crore AgustaWestland chopper deal.
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Producer Vashu Bhagnani says he was initially sceptical about his son Jackky playing a realistic role in "Rangrezz" but director Priyadarshan convinced him and now he is happy with the decision.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has questioned the former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief S.P. Tyagi's brothers in connection with the AgustaWestland Chopper scam.
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief S.P. Tyagi's brothers were questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) here Wednesday on the alleged kickbacks in the $750 million (Rs.3,600 crore) deal for 12 VVIP helicopters.
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief S.P. Tyagi's brothers were questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) here Wednesday onthe alleged kickbacks in the $750 million (Rs.3,600 crore) deal for 12 VVIP helicopters.
Kochi, March 3 (IANS) Services won the final of the 67th Santosh Trophy here Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium by beating hosts Kerala 4-3 on penalties in a closely fought soccer contest.
Kochi, Mar 2 (IANS) Services will take on hosts Kerala in a mouthwatering summit clash of the Santosh Trophy for the National Football Championship at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Sunday.
Handwara, Mar. 2 (ANI): Militants shot dead two young police constables in Handwara town of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara District on Saturday.
Lucknow, Feb 27 (IANS) In a shocking incident, an elderly woman was killed and her husband wounded when the couple was thrown out of a moving train by government railway police (GRP) personnel for boarding the wrong train, police said Wednesday.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The All India Football Federation Wednesday said the semifinals and the final of the 67th Santosh Trophy will be telecast live by DD Sports.
New Delhi, Feb. 21 (ANI): Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Wednesday said that there is an urgent need to massively increase our skill provision capabilities and the 12th five-year plan focuses on skill development to meet the requirements.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) One person crossing the road was killed and another injured as three buses rammed in to each other at a traffic light here Saturday, police said.
Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) Junior Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) is already busy with two projects, but he is likely to start shooting for director Santosh Srinivas's yet-to-be-titled Telugu project from next week.
Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), Feb 5 (IANS) For a change, police put aside their guns and batons and put up a grand wedding for two former Maoists who had surrendered, an official said here Tuesday.
Chennai, Feb 3 (IANS) Producer Bellam Konda Suresh feels that as a producer it is his "responsibility" to support and nurture aspiring directors who are the future of fildom.
Panaji, Feb 2 (IANS) Taking on Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar for trying to "slight" Justice (retd) N. Santosh Hegde's credibility, India Against Corruption (IAC) said Saturday those who criticise the former Karnataka lokayukta "should have the stature to sit at his feet".
Panaji, Feb 1 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Friday asked for an apology from Justice Santosh Hegde for the former Karnataka lokayukta's criticism of controversial amendments to Goa's Lokayukta law.
New Delhi, Jan. 24 (ANI): Resident doctors from around 14 government medical colleges and hospitals in Mumbai, went on mass leave in protest Thursday, as they put forward their long pending demand of hike in pay.
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) ONGC carried on their impressive run under new coach Santosh Kashyap as they narrowly edged out Salgaocar 1-0 in the 15th round of the I-League at the Ambedkar Stadium here Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) ONGC will look to continue their winning form under new coach Santosh Kashyap when they take on an off-colour Salgaocar in an I-League match at the Ambedkar Stadium here Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Ten-man ONGC took their unbeaten streak under Santosh Kashyap to three as they got the better of higher-placed Pailan Arrows 3-0 in the 14th round of the I-League at the Ambedkar Stadium here Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Both ONGC and Pailan Arrows will be looking to consolidate their position in the mid-table when they clash in their 14th round I-League match at the Ambedkar stadium here Saturday.
Panaji, Jan 4 (IANS) The wait for a lokayukta in Goa appears to be as endless and tiring as that in Samuel Beckett's landmark play "Waiting for Godot".
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) When ONGC locked horns with United Sikkim in a 13th round I-League encounter at the Ambedkar Stadium here Saturday, the two goalkeepers ensured that lighting does not strike twice. Thus, the tie finished 1-1 after 90 minutes.
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) ONGC's new coach Santosh Kashyap is not willing to read too much into his side's resounding 3-0 win over Shillong Lajong in the last round ahead of their crucial 12th round encounter against United Sikkim Football Club (USFC) Saturday.
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) In his first match as coach of ONGC, Santosh Kashyap guided his team to an emphatic 3-0 win over fancied Shillong Lajong FC in a 12th round I-League match at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium here Saturday
Kolkata, Dec 13 (IANS) Grand Master Dzhumaev Marat of Uzbekistan carved out a hard-fought win over International Master Vishnu Prasanna to lift the title in the Rose Valley Open International Chess Tournament here Thursday.
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) A 25-year-old domestic help was arrested for stealing cash and jewellery worth Rs.67 lakh from his employer's house here, police said Thursday.
Ghaziabad, Dec 11 (IANS) The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) Tuesday decided to impose city development charges (CDC) on realty developers to supplement infrastructure development costs in the area.
Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Dec. 10 (ANI): The discharge of industrial waste and growth of algae in the reservoir of Jayakwadi Dam in Maharashtra's Aurangabad city has led to the death of thousands of fish and has adversely affected the biodiversity of the region.
Kolkata, Dec 6 (IANS) Uzbek GM Dzhumaev Marat (FIDE rating 2530) continued his fine run as he upset second seed Ukrainian GM Anton Korobov (2702) to retain sole top position with all win record at the end of round four of the Rose Valley Open International Chess Tournament here Thursday.
Chennai, Dec 6 (IANS) Telugu actor Junior Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, popular as Junior NTR, will star in the next yet-to-be-titled film by producer Bellam Konda Suresh. He has replaced Ram Pothineni, who was initially signed on for the project.
Film: "Olavina Ole"; Cast: Santosh, Neha Patil, Shanker Ashwath, Aruna Balaraj, Ruthu and Rekha; Screenplay-Direction: Teshi Venkatesh; Producer: Mamatha Venkatesh; Music: Yasho Vardhan; Camera: Mahantehs Maski; Rating:
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The decomposed body of a 20?year?old woman and her two?year?old son was found in their rented house here Tuesday evening, police said.
Chennai, Nov 26 (IANS) Veteran Tamil cinematographer?turned?director Balu Mahendra feels that although the southern film industry has plenty of cinematographers, very few understand cinema fully.
Film: 'Thuppakki'; Director: A.R Murugadoss; Cast: Vijay, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyan, Jayaram, Mano Bala and Vidyut Jamwal; Rating: ***
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 12 (IANS) For ace cinematographer and filmmaker Santosh Sivan, 2013 will be a busy year - he will work on two mega projects next year and the films will be something to watch out for.
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare Saturday met members of his old team to discuss the future course of action on the anti-corruption movement.
Chennai, Nov 8 (IANS) Telugu producer Bellam Konda Suresh, who produced commercially successful action-comedy "Kandireega", wants to recreate the same success with his new film, which is yet to be titled.
Hyderabad, Nov 7 (IANS) Tension prevailed in the Osmania University campus here Wednesday after students clashed with police during the funeral procession of a youth who committed suicide for a separate Telangana state.
Hyderabad, Nov.7 (ANI): A student of Hyderabad's Osmania University committed suicide on Wednesday, and left behind a note citing his frustration over the delay in the creation of a separate state of Telangana.
Chennai, Nov 1 (IANS) Cinematographer Shanmugasundaram, known for his slick camera work in Tamil films such as "Rowithram" and "Aarohanam", feels there is a need for more schools to hone the skills of aspiring cinematographers.
New Delhi, Oct. 23 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today launched convertible rickshaws promoted by an Mother NGO called "MNGO for Homeless - St. Stephens Hospital" from her residence.
Film: "Janleva 555"; Cast: Kalpana Pandit, Anant Nag, Abrar Zahoor; Director: Sandeep Malani; Rating: *
Ghaziabad, Oct 17 (IANS) Eight people, including four members of a family, were injured Wednesday when a lift carrying them collapsed in a multi-storeyed building in the Indirapuram area here, police said.
Chennai, Oct 17 (IANS) Cinematographer-filmmaker Santosh Sivan, known for his work in "Urumi", "Dil Se" and "Asoka", Wednesday said digital platform is a blessing for aspiring filmmakers as it allows them to experiment with different genres.
Bangalore, Oct.16 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday filed a chargesheet in a Bangalore court against former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S.Yeddyurappa and his relatives in connection with a land allocation case and a mining scam.
Kolkata, Oct 13 (IANS) Mohun Bagan's chief football coach Santosh Kashyap resigned Saturday, taking responsibility for the club's poor performance in the current season so far.
Panaji, Oct 8 (IANS) Wherever the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power, the mining industry and the image of the state suffers, Goa Congress president Subhash Shirodkar said Monday.
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) In their bid to raise the standards of refereeing in the country, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Thursday roped in FIFA referees Pratap Singh, C.R. Srikrishna and M.B. Santosh Kumar giving them a seven-month professional contract.
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday dismissed a petition that contended that the CAG was not mandated to go into policy decisions of the government and arrive at presumptive losses.
Washington, Sept 30 (ANI): Researchers in a US cancer centre are evaluating the safety and tolerability of a synthetic cannabinoid called dexanabinol (ETS2101).
Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (IANS) Odisha will launch a special drive soon to provide lands to about 3.5 lakh landless tribals in the state by 2017, a senior official said Friday.
A potential drug for the treatment of brain cancer is in offing. A team of researchers led by an Indian-origin investigator are testing the suitability of a synthetic cannabinoid drug - dexanabinol - as a cure for brain cancer.
Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) Researchers led by an Indian-origin investigator are testing the suitability of a synthetic cannabinoid drug - dexanabinol - for curing brain cancer. Preliminary tests show that it kills cultured cancer cells derived from many tumour types, a US report says.
Gangtok, Sept 24 (ANI): A year since the high-intensity quake devastated Sikkim, the situation is returning to normal.
New Delhi, Sep 20 (ANI): Congress leader Digvijay Singh has welcomed Anna Hazare's decision not to support the political ambitions of Arvind Kejriwal, saying the veteran social activist was being exploited by his associates.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare Wednesday confirmed his "separation" from his former team and from key associate Arvind Kejriwal on the issue of forming a political party and directed that his photographs or name should not be used for political campaigning.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare said Wednesday he will neither form a political party nor join one, formalizing his "separation" with his former team and with key associate Arvind Kejriwal over the issue.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) A meeting of India Against Corruption (IAC) is underway in the capital to discuss the future course of the anti-corruption movement after its chief proponent Anna Hazare admitted the rift between him and Arvind Kejriwal over forming a political party Tuesday.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) A meeting of India Against Corruption (IAC) is underway in the capital to discuss the future course of the anti-corruption movement after its chief proponent Anna Hazare admitted the rift between him and Arvind Kejriwal over forming a political party Tuesday.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Afghan girls have left behind years of strife and torment under the Taliban rule. They feel liberated to even play football out in the open unmindful of the repercussions.
New York, Sep.16 (ANI): The coal allocation scam in India appears to have a offered a telling insight into the nexus between politics and money.
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Breakdown of support systems and the "conflict of expectations" are leading to problems in relationships, with more men now approaching counselling centres for their problems, said experts.
Panaji, Sep 11 (IANS) Former Karnataka Lokayukta Santosh Hegde, who exposed the illegal mining scam in his state, will now give civil society activists in Goa tips to bring to book those responsible for the Rs.35,000 crore mining scam there, an activist said Tuesday.
Bhojpur (Bihar), Sept 10 (ANI): At least 11 people have died and 25 are feared to have drowned in Sone river, after a boat carrying them capsized here on Monday.
Hyderabad, Sept 5 (ANI): Former Karnataka Lokayukta Santosh Hegde on Wednesday said he agrees with the recent article published in Washington Times, that has called Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh "a tragic failure."
Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) "Happiness", "prosperity" and "love" are what Bollywood celebrities like Madhuri Dixit, Prabhu Deva and Farhan Akhtar wish for friends and fans celebrating the harvest festival of Onam Wednesday.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy Tuesday told the Supreme Court that auction was the only method of transparent allocation of natural resources for private commercial exploitation and a government panel also favoured it.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The Congress Saturday reconstituted its Assam state committee, making Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and central minister Pawan Singh Ghatowar members besides former central ministers B.K. Handique and Santosh Mohan Dev.
Bangalore, Aug 11 (ANI): Former Lokayukta of Karnataka Justice Santosh Hegde today said that Team Anna does not have a pan India reach and will not be able to successfully launch a political party, as it would be difficult to find 543 candidates to contest Lok Sabha polls.
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) While some of its members appeared perplexed over the disbanding of Team Anna, an official statement of the group Monday said the decision was taken keeping members "in loop".
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Members of Anna Hazare's team were Monday reluctant to talk to the media on the activist's sudden announcement in his blog of the disbandment of the grouping whose anti-corruption campaign had galvanised millions.
Bangalore, Aug 3 (IANS) Social activist Anna Hazare should not form a political party to fight for his just cause as entering politics would be an expensive proposition, former Supreme Court justice N. Santosh Hegde said Friday.
Bangalore, Aug 3 (ANI): Former Karnataka Lokayukta and Team Anna member Santosh Hegde on Friday said anybody with a clean background is open to jump into the electoral race, but added that one must not link veteran social activist Anna Hazare with the elections for he was not in favour of floating a political party.
