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Everything you need to know about Shah Alam Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Shah Alam Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Delhi cop run over by truck

May 21, 2013 at 11:10 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) A 40-year-old Delhi Traffic Police constable was killed by a speeding truck here Tuesday morning, police said. The errant truck driver was arrested.

Court rejects former Karnataka minister's plea in graft case

May 21, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Bangalore, May 21 (IANS) Former Karnataka BJP minister Murugesh Nirani Tuesday suffered a set as the high court rejected his plea to quash a corruption case against him

Modi in limelight at BJP parliamentary board meet

May 21, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, attending his first BJP parliamentary board meeting after his re-induction, was in the limelight when the panel met here Tuesday to draw the party's strategy for the 2014 general elections.

Sven-Goran Eriksson to reveal 'sexy secrets in tell-all book'

May 21, 2013 at 4:54 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): Sven-Goran Eriksson is planning to tell all about his time as England's football coach in a new autobiography.

Dhaka's rickshaw army - commuters' 'best option'

May 21, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Dhaka, May 21 (IANS) With a hoot and a honk, meandering through Dhaka's famed traffic snarls, the legion of psychedelic rickshaws that are an essential part of Bangladesh's capital have a new claim to fame - they ferried protestors for free from parts of the city to the site of the revolutionary Shahbag movement during its peak in February and March.

BJP parliamentary board to discuss general elections

May 21, 2013 at 11:26 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The parliamentary board of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is meeting here Tuesday to chart out the strategy for the 2014 general elections.

Modi did not recommend Amit Shah for UP, says Rajnath

May 20, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh Monday defended the decision to hand over charge of party affairs in Uttar Pradesh to Narendra Modi's close aide Amit Shah but stressed that Modi did not seek the appointment.

Huma to do action in 'D-Day'

May 20, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Huma Qureshi, who made an impressive debut with Anurag Kashyap's crime thriller "Gangs Of Wasseypur" last year, will now be seen doing action in Nikhil Advani's "D-Day" and she is all excited about it.

Actress Deepika Padukone unveils People's magazine cover in Mumbai

May 20, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (ANI): Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, named as India's most beautiful woman by People's magazine (India), unveiled the magazine cover over the weekend here.

Still a struggler: Sangeeth Sivan

May 20, 2013 at 3:34 PM

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.

BJP appoints Amit Shah as incharge of UP

May 19, 2013 at 11:42 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The BJP Sunday appointed party general secretary Amit Shah, considered close to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, as incharge of electorally crucuial Uttar Pradesh.

BJP appoints Amit Shah as incharge of UP

May 19, 2013 at 11:10 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The BJP Sunday appointed party general Amit Shah, considered close to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, as incharge of electorally crucuial Uttar Pradesh.

When Farhan Akhtar started missing 'Don'

May 18, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) While shooting a TV commercial in Kuala Lumpur, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar constantly feared 'Don' might emerge out of somewhere. He reminisced the days when he shot his 2006 film "Don" in the city.

Madhuri's husband happiest man on earth, says Arshad

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Actor Arshad Warsi, who has, for the first time, shared screen space with Madhuri Dixit in "Dedh Ishqiya", believes the actress' husband, Shriram Nene is the happiest man on earth to have her as his life partner.

It's normal to work with Deepika: Ranbir

May 18, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor admits people find it weird that he feels comfortable to work on screen with his former girlfriend Deepika Padukone. But he says it comes naturally to him, and it is absolutely normal.

ECB mulling over interviewing players linked to Rajasthan Royals following IPL spot fixing scandal

May 18, 2013 at 11:10 AM

London, May 18 (ANI): In a response to the spot-fixing scandal that has rocked the Indian Premier League (IPL), the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) may reportedly arrange interview any player under its jurisdiction who has had links to the Rajasthan Royals.

Anushka, Kangna's 'effortless dressing' impress Deepika

May 16, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) A style icon of sorts, Deepika Padukone praises her counterparts Anushka Sharma and Kangna Ranaut for being well-dressed on every occasion.

BJP defends Kataria, alleges political motivation in charges

May 15, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) A day after Gulab Chand Kataria was charge-sheeted in the Sohrabuddin murder case, the BJP Wednesday said politically motivated cases were being framed against its leader.

Dhaka building collapse toll reaches 1,126

May 12, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Dhaka, May 12 (IANS) More than two weeks after an eight-storey building collapsed in the Bangladesh capital, the death toll approached 1,200 Sunday, officials said.

Delhi man killed over returning borrowed money

May 8, 2013 at 7:44 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A 25-year-old man was killed and his two relatives were injured in an attack by four people over repayment of borrowed money, police said here Wednesday.

Delhi man killed over returning borrowed money

May 8, 2013 at 6:56 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A 25-year-old man was killed and his two relatives were injured in an attack by four people over repayment of borrowed money, police said here Wednesday.

Maharashtra Congress asks MCA to lift Wankhede ban on SRK

May 7, 2013 at 4:48 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) The Maharashtra Congress Tuesday rushed to the aid of beleaguered actor Shah Rukh Khan who has been banned by Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) for five years from entering Wankhede Stadium.

Windies 'mystery' spinner Narine says varying length key to bowling success

May 7, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Manama, May 7 (ANI): West Indies mystery spinner Sunil Narine has said that it is important for a bowler to vary his length while delivering a ball.

Defeated Malaysian opposition leader refuses to accept poll results over 'irregularities'

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 6 (ANI): Malaysia's defeated opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said Pakatan Rakyat will not accept the results of the polls until the Election Commission (EC) explains the alleged instances of irregularities in the electoral process.

Eden Gardens poses a different challenge: Owais Shah

May 4, 2013 at 12:28 AM

Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) Following a humiliating eight-wicket loss to Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals batsman Owais Shah Friday said playing on the Eden Gardens wicket is a "challenge".

Switching off gene makes cancer less aggressive

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Johns Hopkins researchers have identified a gene that, when repressed in tumor cells, puts a halt to cell growth and a range of processes needed for tumors to enlarge and spread to distant sites.

Kareena Kapoor sizzles in new photoshoot for Metro Shoes

May 2, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Kareena Kapoor was recently spotted shooting a scintillating photo session for the brand new summer cooler collection 2013 of Metro shoes.

'Unknown' Woodhill's batting coach role 'baffles' Pak cricket greats

May 2, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Sydney, May 2 (ANI): The appointment of former Australian cricketer as Pakistan's batting coach for the ICC Champions Trophy has been met with bafflement in the country, with former greats saying that they have never even heard of the Australian.

Two Delhi Metro stations reopen after Sikhs' protests

May 1, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Two Delhi Metro stations reopened after being shut for a few hours when Sikh protestors came on to the tracks with placards and raised slogans against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar's acquittal in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, an official said.

Afghan Taliban kill peace chief negotiator in southern province

May 1, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Beijing, May 1 (Xinhua-ANI): Taliban militants ambushed and killed three people including the peace chief negotiator in the southern Helmand province 555 km south of Kabul on Wednesday, a local official said.

Bihar girl commits suicide after molestation bid

April 30, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Patna, April 30 (IANS) A 14-year-old girl committed suicide in a village in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district after a teacher of a madrasa (Muslim seminary) tried to molest her, police said Tuesday.

Ex-Oz coach Woodhill to mentor Pak batsmen ahead of Champions Trophy

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Sydney, Apr 30 (ANI): Former Australian coach Trent Woodhill has been appointed as the batting coach for Pakistan's national cricket team to help solve their perennial batting problems during June's ICC Champions Trophy in England.

Six-year-old raped by rickshaw-puller in Delhi

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) A six-year-old girl was raped by a 35-year-old rickshaw-puller here, police said Monday. The attacker has been arrested.

Bangladesh tragedy toll hits 352, rescuers find 29 more alive

April 27, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Dhaka, April 27 (IANS) More than 84 hours after the horrendous tragedy, Bangladeshi rescuers Saturday pulled 29 more people alive from beneath the rubble of the collapsed building that has left 352 people dead so far.

Former Pak player prefers local batting coach to overcome 'batting woes'

April 27, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Karachi, Apr 27 (ANI): A former Pakistan Test cricketer has said that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) needed to hire a local batting coach instead of an international expert to overcome the batting woes of the country.

Big B set to shoot promo of KBC 7 (Movie Snippets)

April 26, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is geared up to shoot the promos of the seventh season of popular quiz show "Kaun Banega Crorepati" (KBC).

Akshay on board for 'Commando 2'?

April 25, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) While Vipul Amrutlal Shah is busy writing "Namaste London" sequel, which he will start early in 2014, he continues his bonding with Akshay Kumar with "Commando 2".

Dhaka building collapse toll rises to 161, over 1000 injured

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Dhaka, April 25 (ANI): The death toll arising out of the collapse of an eight storey building outside Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, has reached 161, while the injury toll is more than 1000.

Indian origin man wants name out of Malaysia voters roll

April 24, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Singapore, April 24 (IANS) An Indian origin man in London is fighting to have his name removed from the electoral roll of Malaysia, which is going for general elections next month.

Chartered accountants to assess mining losses: Parrikar

April 24, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Panaji, April 24 (IANS) Chartered accountants have been roped in to assess the fiscal extent of Goa's iron ore mining scam, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said here Wednesday.

50 killed in Dhaka building collapse

April 24, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Dhaka, April 24 (IANS) At least 50 people were killed after an eight-storeyed building on the outskirts of the capital Dhaka collapsed Wednesday morning, an official said.

Malaysian leader apologises to Indians

April 23, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Singapore, April 23 (IANS) Ahead of the parliamentary elections in the country next month, a controversial Malaysian political leader has apologised to Indians there for making disparaging remarks against the Hindu religion 10 years ago.

Will my quitting remedy the situation, asks Delhi Police chief

April 22, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Amidst growing demands for his resignation, Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar Monday said he won't step down over growing crimes against women in the capital, stating that his exit won't help remedy the situation.

Maharashtra traders shut shop against new local tax

April 22, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Over a million wholesale traders and manufacturers launched an indefinite strike here Monday opposing the Maharashtra government's levy of local body tax in lieu of octroi, it was announced here.

My father Naseeruddin Shah is my idol: Imaad Shah

April 22, 2013 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) If he makes no bones about losing the lead role in "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" because of his "long hair and beard", a contrast to a "sophisticated Wall Street guy", Imaad Shah is equally frank in admitting that his actor father Naseeruddin Shah is his "idol".

NRI woman raped by brother in Haryana

April 20, 2013 at 11:24 PM

Rohtak, April 20 (IANS) A man in this Haryana town was Saturday booked for raping his 32-year-old non-resident Indian (NRI) sister, police said.

Abhi-Ash complete six years of togetherness (Movie Snippets)

April 20, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Popular Bollywood couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai completed six years of marital bliss Saturday.

No prints of many epic films: Archivist P.K. Nair (Interview)

April 18, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) As the world celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema, veteran archivist P.K. Nair reveals that there are no prints of India's first talkie "Alam Ara" made in 1931 or indeed of many epic films made before the 1950s.

Intensify patrolling, be sensitive to poor, UP DGP tells cops

April 16, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Ghaziabad, April 16 (IANS) Newly appointed Director General of Uttar Pradesh Police (DGP) Devraj Nagar Tuesday instructed police to intensify patrolling and sensitise their officials in dealing with the weaker sections of society.

Pak bans 2 umpires over spot-fixing charges after Indian TV sting

April 14, 2013 at 9:56 AM

Sydney, Apr 14 (ANI): Pakistan cricket authorities have suspended two umpires, including one international, after they were found guilty of being willing to spot-fix in return for money, in a sting operation carried out by a private Indian TV channel.

Top Pakistani politicians refrain from declaring annual income, paying taxes

April 12, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 12 (ANI): The tax returns of top leaders belonging to the Pakistan Peoples Party submitted to the Election Commission of Pakistan by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) show that some of the leaders did not even bother to declare their annual income, claming they were poor and had nothing to declare.

We're friends for life, says Deepika of Ranbir (With Image)

April 11, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Deepika Padukone, who teamed up with ex-beau Ranbir Kapoor after five years in forthcoming film "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" (YJHD), says they are not into a relationship any more but are friends for life.

'Commando' an out and out Vidyut Jamwal film (IANS Movie Review - Rating: *** 1/2)

April 11, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Film: "Commando"; Cast: Vidyut Jamwal, Pooja Chopra, and Jaideep Ahlawat; Director: Dilip Ghosh; Rating: *** 1/2

My achievement will be my film's remake: SRK

April 10, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Actor Shah Rukh Khan, who was part of two remake films -- "Devdas" and "Don" -- said the proud moment for him would be when somebody would remake his original films.

Report on Manipur 'killings' being considered, SC told

April 9, 2013 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The government Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it would respond to Justice N. Santosh Hegde committee's report on extra-judicial killings by security forces in Manipur.

Critics' award at TOIFA is Deepika's most memorable moment

April 9, 2013 at 12:29 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Deepika Padukone, who won the critics' award for best actress for her peformance in "Cocktail" at the just-concluded Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA) awards in Vancouver, describes it as the most memorable moment of her life till now.

Fake encounters: Supreme Court verdict on Amit Shah today

April 8, 2013 at 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Apr 8 (ANI): The Supreme Court will on Monday pronounce its verdict on a plea by former Gujarat Home Minister Amit Shah against the CBI's attempt to make him stand trial separately into the killings of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and Tulsiram Prajapati in alleged fake encounters.

SRK, Aishwarya rocked the stage at TOIFA

April 7, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Vancouver, April 7 (IANS) It was entertainment reloaded when two big Bollywood stars - Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai - joined other B-town big wigs on the stage at the TOIFA awards night, where "Barfi!" walked away with top honours.

Parameshwar, Siddaramaiah in Congress' Karnataka poll list

April 5, 2013 at 8:53 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Congress' Karnataka unit chief G.Parameshwar, legislative party leader Siddaramaiah and state women's wing chief Manjula Naidu figure in the first list of 177 assembly poll candidates announced by the party Friday.

In 'Action Replayy', Akshay's look was my fault: Vipul Shah

April 3, 2013 at 1:49 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Director-producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah, whose "London Dreams" and "Action Replayy" bombed at the box office, accepts that there were mistakes in the films. He feels his decision to give a retro look to Akshay Kumar in "Action Replayy" went against the movie.

The known faces at the IPL opening

April 2, 2013 at 11:48 PM

Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) Current and former cricket stars, politicians and filmstars graced the opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Tuesday, making it a celebrity-studded evening at the Salt Lake stadium.

When real commando praised reel-life commando Vidyut

April 2, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Actor Vidyut Jamwal is already in news for his daredevil action stunts in upcoming movie "Commando", and he was further elated when a real life commando called and praised him for his work.

Team Kejriwal volunteers stopped on way to Delhi CM Dikshit's residence

April 1, 2013 at 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Apr 1 (ANI): Volunteers of the Aam Admi Party (AAP) on Monday were forcefully blocked by Delhi Police personnel while heading towards Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's residence to deliver lakhs of letters of protest over inflated water and power bills.

SRK's Red Chillies aims at 25 percent growth

April 1, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) The Shah Rukh Khan owned Red Chillies Entertainment (RCE) which broke even last year is hoping for a 25 percent growth year on year, a top company official said here Monday.

Govindacharya warns against alliance, says BJP may just slip down to 90

April 1, 2013 at 3:22 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (ANI): Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ideologue K. Govindacharya on Monday cautioned the party not to announce any alliance with other parties ahead of schedule, and said that the outfit's tally may just slip down to 90 in the Lok Sabha polls.

Mahindra's 2012-13 sales up 17 percent

April 1, 2013 at 3:22 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Automobile manufacturer Mahindra and Mahindra Monday reported an increase of 17 percent in its total sales for the last financial year -- up from 483,164 units sold in 2011-12 to 563,373 units.

Karnataka polls will test BJP's new team: Congress

March 31, 2013 at 7:46 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The Congress party Sunday said the Karnataka assembly elections in May would be the "first test" for the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) new team.

In Rajnath rejig, Modi drafted to BJP parliamentary board (Third Lead)

March 31, 2013 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Giving a clear indication of the bigger role Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi would play in the party's preparations for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP Sunday reinducted him into its top decision-making group, the parliamentary board.

Felt 'insulted, humiliated' standing in court for first time, reveals Musharraf

March 31, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 31 (ANI): Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf, who returned to the country after four years of self-imposed exile in Dubai and London, has said that he felt "a little insulted and humiliated" standing before a judge in a Karachi court, where he appeared to seek extension of his pre-arrest bail in a series of cases.

BJP is going towards self-destruction, says Sibal on Modi, Amit Shah

March 31, 2013 at 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): Union Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Sunday said that the re-induction of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP's) Parliamentary Board will result in the party's self-destruction.

Modi back in BJP's parliamentary board

March 31, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was Sunday re-inducted into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parliamentary board -- the highest decision making body -- that will lead the party in the next general elections, a BJP spokesperson said.

Modi back in BJP's parliamentary board

March 31, 2013 at 1:14 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was Sunday re-inducted into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parliamentary board -- the highest decision making body -- that will lead the party in the next general elections, a BJP spokesperson said.

Modi rejoins BJP Parliamentary Board after six years

March 31, 2013 at 11:38 AM

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday re-inducted into the BJP's highest decision-making body, the parliamentary board.

6 killed, 12 injured in suicide attack in NW Pakistan

March 29, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Islamabad, March 29 (Xinhua-ANI): A suicide bomber targeting a convoy of paramilitary troops left six people killed and 12 others injured in Pakistan's northwest city of Peshawar on Friday morning, a senior officer said.

Illegal Goa mining would have attracted Dawood: CM

March 26, 2013 at 2:34 PM

Panaji, March 26 (IANS) Chief minister Manohar Parrikar Tuesday said that if illegal mining had continued in Goa, notorious underworld don Dawood Ibrahim would have invested in it, and wondered if anyone had the capacity to arrest him.

Big B likes 'Zanjeer' remake trailer (Movie Snippets)

March 26, 2013 at 2:02 PM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan finds trailer of "Zanjeer" remake "smashing" and gives his best wishes to the cast and crew.

Made 'Bombay Talkies' under pressure on tight budget, says Karan Johar

March 25, 2013 at 10:42 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Filmmaker Karan Johar, who is known to have lavish sets and larger than life and expensive films, says he was under pressure when he was asked to make the film "Bombay Talkies" on a tight budget.

Special courts for Muslims an 'eyewash', say Muslim organisations

March 25, 2013 at 6:10 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Muslims organizations have expressed skepticism over the home ministry's proposal to set up special courts for speedy trial of Muslim youth falsely implicated in terror-related cases, terming the move a "lollipop" for the community.

Fidayeen strike planned for Delhi, says police after quizzing suspect

March 22, 2013 at 7:22 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Delhi Police Friday claimed to have averted a 'fidayeen' (suicide) terror attack in the capital with the arrest of a suspected Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist. A local court has sent the suspected terrorist to 15 days' police remand.

Terror suspect planning Delhi strike quizzed

March 22, 2013 at 1:22 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) A suspected Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist, planning a strike in Delhi, has been arrested from Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur, Delhi Police said Friday.

Illegal revival of 42 mines to be probed: Parrikar

March 20, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Panaji, March 20 (IANS) A panel appointed by the Goa government to probe illegal mining in the state will probe the illegal revival of 42 mines 17 years ago, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Wednesday.

'Bhajathe Raho' to release in July

March 19, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) After directing films like "Dasvidaniya" and "Chalo Dilli," director Shashant Shah is back with a film titled "Bhajathe Raho". The movie will release July 19.

How people were mobilized for Nitish Kumar's Delhi rally (Sidelights)

March 17, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Over a 100 legislators and local leaders of the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) from Bihar camped in Delhi and its neighbouring areas for nearly a month to mobilize people for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's rally to press for a special status to the state.

Making Rs.100 crore films not my ambition: Makarand Deshpande

March 16, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Actor-director Makarand Deshpande says it is more important to put his heart into whatever he does, instead of doing it with an intent to make crores of rupees.

Kotla pitch will be bald, result-oriented: Chetan Chauhan

March 15, 2013 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The Feroz Shah Kotla pitch for the fourth and last cricket Test between India and Australia will be no different from the tracks used in the first three matches. To put it bluntly, the bald track should encourage spin and ensure a decision.

Promotional songs are pointless: Makarand

March 15, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Although actor-director Makarand Deshpande shot a promotional song for his forthcoming directorial venture "Sona Spa", he doesn't believe that it can help a film in becoming successful at the box office.

Deepika gets homely with 'Chennai Express' team (With Image)

March 15, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, currently shooting in Wai for "Chennai Express", has gelled so well with the crew that they have become like a family for her.

Vipul Shah's future movie-plans for Vidyut hinge on 'Commando'

March 15, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah says that if people like Vidyut Jamwal in "Commando", he would take his relationship with the actor forward by making more films with him.

Posters of old movies have become rare: Big B

March 15, 2013 at 12:14 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who recently signed a poster of his film "Don" for Shah Rukh Khan, says posters of old movies have become rare and that he appreciates those who collect them.

Shah Rukh-Salman war goes to Japan

March 15, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) It was meant to be a huge marketing coup with Salman Khan opening up the hitherto dormant Japanese market for Bollywood with a nationwide release of Yash Raj Film's "Ek Tha Tiger".

Century's click: Dilip Kumar, Big B, SRK in one frame

March 14, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) It was a classic coming together of three generations of Bollywood when Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan assembled for a special photo shoot to commemorate 100 years of Indian cinema at the "Mughal-e-Azam" star's residence here.

India is playing key role as an emerging development partner: US

March 14, 2013 at 10:45 AM

Amid the much speculation regarding the India?s development and its economic emergence, now experts think that it is playing a key role as an emerging development partner for neighbours and also for other countries. Experts assume that it has been playing key role especially

India emerging as global development partner: US

March 14, 2013 at 9:34 AM

Washington, March 14 (IANS) India is playing a key role as an emerging development partner for neighbours and other countries, particularly Africa, thanks to a US-India partnership, according to the USAID administrator Rajiv Shah.

154 Bangladeshi opposition activists sent to jail

March 12, 2013 at 10:30 PM

Dhaka, March 12 (IANS) As many as 154 opposition activists, who were detained during a raid on their headquarters Monday night, were sent to jail Tuesday in connection with two assault cases against them.

AMU student leader suspended

March 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Aligarh, March 12 (IANS) The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has suspended a student leader for indiscipline.

Deepika's different avatars (With Image)

March 11, 2013 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) From going bespectacled to wearing a lungi and shirt, Deepika Padukone will be seen in varied looks in the movies that are expected to hit the silver screen this year.

Afghan actor killed in NATO air strike

March 11, 2013 at 6:35 AM

Moscow, March 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Prominent Afghan actor Nazar Mohammad Majnonyar Helmandi who starred in over a dozen films highlighting the struggle against drug trafficking and terrorism was killed in a NATO air strike in southern Afghanistan.

Afghan actor killed in NATO air strike

March 10, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Moscow, March 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Prominent Afghan actor Nazar Mohammad Majnonyar Helmandi who starred in more than a dozen films has been killed in a NATO air strike in Afghanistan.

Missing five-year-old boy found murdered in Delhi

March 10, 2013 at 6:03 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The body of a five-year-old boy, who was missing for three days, was recovered from a pit here early Sunday, said police.

`Jolly LLB' can open doors for good cinema: Arshad Warsi

March 9, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Actor Arshad Warsi says when films like "Kai Po Che" and his upcoming film "Jolly LLB" work, they open doors for filmmakers who believe in creating such cinema, but are reluctant.