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

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

Karnataka MLAs were frugal in their poll spending!

June 19, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Bangalore, June 19 (IANS) Fighting and winning Karnataka assembly poll on an average costs just about Rs.700,000, less than half of the Election Commission-imposed upper limit of Rs.16 lakh (Rs.1.6 million), says an NGO after analyzing the expense statements of recently elected state law makers.

Habib, Rishi keen on 'Do Dooni Chaar' sequel

June 16, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) He wowed everyone with his storytelling technique in award winning movie "Do Dooni Chaar" and buoyed by the positive response to his middle-class drama, director Habib Faisal says he will certainly make a sequel to the film, but is waiting for a "kick-ass" script. Lead actor Rishi Kapoor is equally excited about the idea.

Krishna Tirath to attend commonwealth women's affairs ministers' meeting in Dhaka

June 16, 2013 at 11:16 AM

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will participate in the tenth Commonwealth Women's Affairs Ministers' meeting at Dhaka on June 17-19.

Krishna Tirath to attend Commonwealth women's conference

June 14, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath will participate in a Commonwealth conference on women's affairs in Dhaka June 17-19.

Need to work together to protect children, says Tirath

June 12, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) All sections of society need to work together to ensure support and protection of children, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath said Wednesday.

Man beaten to death for protesting kin's molestation

June 12, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Ranchi, June 12 (IANS) A man was beaten to death by his friend and some others when he protested molestation of his sister-in-law in Jharkhand's Jamshedpur district, police said Wednesday.

Comedian Ali excited to play lead after five years

June 11, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Chennai, June 11 (IANS) Ali, a popular comedian in Telugu cinema, is excited to play a lead role in upcoming Telugu comedy "Ali Baba Okkade Dhonga". He was last seen in the lead in 2008 Telugu comedy-drama "Somberi".

Normal monsoon expected in Karnataka

June 10, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Bangalore, June 10 (IANS) The southwest monsoon is expected to be normal this season across Karnataka due to favourable atmospheric conditions evident from excess rainfall during the last 10 days, a meteorological official said here Monday.

Andhra assembly budget session till June 21

June 10, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Hyderabad, June 10 (IANS) The budget session of the Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly, which resumed Monday after a two-and-half-month recess, will continue till June 21.

Airy dhoti pants, palazzos - girls' must-have this summer! (Fashion Trends)

June 9, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Who wants to wear skinny pants and thick denims in the sultry heat? Think out-of-the-box and team up your kurtis, kimono tops, tanks, and t-shirts with loose but comfortable dhoti pants and palazzos in cotton, to raise the heat on your fashion scale.

Karnataka's aged IT minister allays industry's misgivings

May 31, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Bangalore, May 31 (IANS) Karnataka's new IT and Biotechnology Industry (BT) Minister S.R. Patil has sought to allay the industry's misgivings on his ability to handle the portfolio despite his age and little exposure to the knowledge sector.

Fall in agricultural workers in Tamil Nadu

May 31, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Chennai, May 31 (IANS) Tamil Nadu has registered a fall in the number of people involved in agricultural activities during 2001-2011 as compared to the previous decade, a home ministry official said here Friday.

IPL scandal: Four more arrested

May 29, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Four more people were arrested in connection with the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot fixing scandal, police said Wednesday.

Russian government seeks stricter penalties for extremism

May 28, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Moscow, May 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Russian government commission is considering increasing criminal punishments for extremism-related crimes and wrongdoing by religious organizations, the cabinet said Tuesday.

Fruit show in Coonor

May 26, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Coonor (Tamil Nadu), May 26 (ANI): As part of the summer festival a fruit show was organised in Coonor, which attracted visitors from different corners of the country.

Robotics, kick-boxing, horse-riding camps for children this summer (Trend Feature)

May 19, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Thirteen-year-old Amandeep Singh learnt to paint during the last summer vacation. This year, he has set his mind on kick-boxing, for which he is actively encouraged by his middle-class parents. His sister Simran, who is two years his senior, told her working parents that she wants to take up pottery - and wants to take it up as a career later in life.

Mythological characters a hit with audiences: Telugu director

May 16, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Telugu director Venkat Pampana, who has included a mythological character in his upcoming socio-fantasy "Nenu Chala Worst", says such characters are always loved by the audiences - provided they are presented in an interesting way.

Krishna Tirath signs 5th IBSA women's forum resolution

May 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath on Thursday signed the fifth India Brazil South Africa (IBSA) women's forum resolution here.

May consider tougher laws for juveniles: Tirath

May 14, 2013 at 3:10 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The government might consider amending existing laws to make them tougher for juveniles who commit heinous crimes repeatedly, a minister said Tuesday.

Krishna Tirath to inaugurate IBSA Women's Forum meet today

May 14, 2013 at 10:06 AM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the fifth India Brazil South Africa (IBSA) women's forum meet here today

Krishna Tirath to inaugurate fifth IBSA women's forum meet tomorrow

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the fifth India Brazil South Africa (IBSA) women's forum meet on Tuesday.

Siddaramaiah sworn-in as Karnataka CM (Lead:Siddaramaiah)

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Bangalore, May 13 (ANI): K. Siddaramaiah, who led the Congress Party to victory in the May 5 assembly elections in Karnataka, took oath as the state's 22nd chief minister on Monday.

Manmohan Singh congratulates Karnataka CM nominee Siddaramaiah

May 11, 2013 at 2:30 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, May 11 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, today congratulated K. Siddaramaiah on his election as Chief Minister of Karnataka, and also wished him well for the future.

'Go Goa Gone' gets clearance in Goa, banned in Kuwait

May 10, 2013 at 1:02 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna's D.K.'s "Go Goa Gone" has got a clearance certificate from the Goa government, but the movie hasn't got a green signal in Kuwait and Nepal.

Congress, BJP share honours in Bangalore city

May 9, 2013 at 12:24 AM

Bangalore, May 9 (IANS) In India's tech hub, having the largest number of legislative assembly constituencies in Karnataka, an upbeat Congress and a beleaguered BJP shared honours Wednesday, winning 12 seats and 13 seats respectively.

Karnataka Congress chief Parameshwara loses

May 8, 2013 at 5:44 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) He may have helped steer the Congress win in Karnataka but the party's state unit president G. Parameshwara Wednesday lost to the Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) from the Koratagere assembly constituency.

Motorsports: Rookie Nayan dominates

May 6, 2013 at 10:00 PM

Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Team Rayo Racing's Nayan Chatterjee from Mumbai provided a sensational start to the 2013 karting season as he topped in the senior category and was placed second among juniors in the JK Tyre MMS Rotax Kart Open championship here.

Karan Johar vs Saif Ali Khan at box office this week (IANS Preview)

May 6, 2013 at 7:12 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Do you want to have fun with zombies or teenagers? This Friday Zombie comedy "Go Goa Gone", produced by Saif Ali Khan, and teenage-drama "Gippi" from Karan Johar's stable are hitting the screens -- take your pick.

Hyderabad group offers rescued dogs for free adoption

May 4, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Hyderabad, May 4 (IANS) Bring home a forever friend this weekend: That is the slogan of a group of volunteers here offering rescued dogs for free adoption.

'Gippi' will make its own mark, says Divya Dutta

May 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Dharma Productions' "Gippi" and Saif Ali Khan's production "Go Goa Gone" are hitting the screens together May 10, but actress Divya Dutta, who plays a mother to a teenage girl in "Gippi", is not worried. She says her movie has its niche audience.

Campaigning ends for Karnataka assembly election

May 3, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Bangalore, May 3 (ANI): Campaigning for the Karnataka assembly election came to an end on Friday evening.

How about a 'Zombie Keel-er' donut?

May 3, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Picture this - a donut, dipped in white chocolate, topped with blood red jelly and dark blueberry compote - it's the 'Zombie Keel-er', a special donut created as part of a tie-up with Bollywood's upcoming zombie comedy "Go Goa Gone".

'Go Goa Gone' made in lesser budget than Saif's usual films

May 3, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Filmmaker Krishna D.K., who is awaiting the release of his zombie comedy film "Go Goa Gone", says the budget of the film is much lesser than any of Saif Ali Khan "kind of films".

YVS Chowdary to direct two sequels to his hit films

May 2, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Telugu filmmaker YVS Chowdary, who is awaiting the release of his directorial venture "Rey", is keen to direct sequels to two of his Telugu hits -- "Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo" and "Seethayya" -- over the next two years.

Shooting for Saif, Ileana romantic-comedy to start in June

May 2, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) After wrapping up zombie comedy "Go Goa Gone", director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. will start shooting for Saif Ali Khan and Ileana D'Cruz starrer romantic comedy in June.

Activists demand SC, ST sub plans as legislation

April 27, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Activists and former bureaucrats working on Dalit issues Saturday demanded that two sub-plans for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes be passed as legislation to help in uplifting the marginalised groups.

Krishna says he is a 'foot soldier trying to pump up support for Congress'

April 27, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Bangalore, Apr. 27 (ANI): Former External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Saturday dismissed media speculation that he would be a probable chief ministerial candidate if the Congress Party comes to power in Karnataka, saying he was a foot soldier of the party and was making attempt to garner support for the outfit in his own capacity.

Krishna says he is a 'foot soldier trying to pump up support for Congress'

April 27, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Bangalore, Apr. 27 (ANI): Former External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Saturday dismissed media speculation that he would be a probable chief ministerial candidate if the Congress Party comes to power in Karnataka, saying he was a foot soldier of the party and was making attempt to garner support for the outfit in his own capacity.

Krishna distressed over 'inhuman' attack on Sarabjit Singh inside Pak jail

April 27, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Bangalore, Apr. 27 (ANI): Expressing shock over the brutal attack on Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner on death row in Pakistan, former External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Saturday said the Indian High Commission in Islamabad should take up the matter very seriously with the Pakistani authorities.

One of every five Indian kids acutely malnourished: Krishna Tirath

April 26, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Nearly 20 percent of children in the country suffer from acute malnutrition, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath informed the Lok sabha Friday.

Granules India's net profit up by 8 percent

April 25, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Hyderabad, April 25 (IANS) Granules India Ltd., a fast growing pharmaceutical manufacturing company, has reported eight percent growth in the net profit during 2012-13.

Man gets 10 years jail for raping minor

April 24, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A Delhi court has sentenced a man for 10 years jail for raping the minor daughter of his friend after entering his house, when her parents were not there and she was sleeping.

Wounds of 1962 yet to heal says Advani on China

April 24, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Bangalore, April 24 (ANI): Recalling the impact of the1962 Indo-China war, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Lal Krishna Advani on Wednesday said the wounds inflicted by China then are yet to heal.

Ben Kingsley to be in India to shoot for 'Avengers 2'?

April 23, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) "Gandhi" fame Oscar award winning British actor Ben Kingsley is likely to come to India in September to shoot a film.

Names celebs went by before they became famous

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New York, Apr 21 (ANI): Celebrities often go under false names or what you would say stage names, rather that abiding by their original.

Men need to change their mentality: Krishna Tirath

April 20, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Expressing shock over the brutal rape of the five-year-old girl, Union Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath Saturday emphasised on the need for men to "change their mentality".

Not just a guest appearance in 'Go Goa Gone': Saif

April 19, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Actor Saif Ali Khan, who plays the role of a zombie slayer named Boris in his forthcoming co-production "Go Goa Gone", says his part is more than just a guest appearance.

Three injured in Delhi cylinder blast

April 17, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A couple and their son were seriously injured after a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder caught fire and exploded here early Wednesday, police said.

Emirates loses traveller's bags, told to pay Rs.2 lakh

April 16, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Emirates airline has landed in trouble for losing a passenger's luggage during a flight to Athens. India's top consumer court has ordered it to pay Rs.2 lakh compensation to the passenger for causing "harassment, agony, mental tension and loss of professional face apart from monetary loss".

Combination of fear, comedy will pull in audiences: Raj Nidimoru

April 13, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) "Go Goa Gone" co-director Raj Nidimoru believes a heady combination of fear and comedy will work amongst today's audience.

'Digital mirror' brings new meaning to shopping

April 8, 2013 at 2:05 PM

London, Apr. 8 (ANI): Brisbane-based entrepreneur Yazz Krishna has taken a giant leap, rolling out retail technology across the country connecting the real world with the digital.

Tamil film industry halts work - for Sri Lankan Tamils (Roundup)

April 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Chennai, April 2 (IANS) Tamil stars Rajinikanth, Ajith Kumar and Kamal Haasan were among a large number of Tamil actors who observed a day-long protest here Tuesday to denounce the "war crimes" on Sri Lankan Tamils.

We stand united for Sri Lankan Tamils: Sarath Kumar

April 2, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Chennai, April 2 (IANS) After the Tamil film industry observed a day-long fast Tuesday to protest alleged "war crimes" against Tamils in Sri Lanka, actor R. Sarath Kumar said the entire Tamil film industry stands united for Sri Lankan Tamils.

'Nadigayin Diary' not a dirty picture, says director (With Image)

March 31, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Chennai, March 31 (IANS) "Nadigayin Diary", a dubbed Tamil version of Malayalam movie "Climax", based on the controversial life of late actress Silk Smitha, is not dirty, director Anil asserted and added that it is as an emotional story.

Zombie films cater to two types of people: Krishna D.K. (Interview)

March 31, 2013 at 10:50 AM

Chennai, March 31 (IANS) With approximately a million hits within three days since the release of the trailer of his film "Go Go Gone", touted to be India's first zombie film, filmmaker Krishna D.K. says zombie culture in India is catching up and these films usually cater to two types of audiences.

Sonia seeks Krishna's help on Karnataka poll candidates

March 29, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, March 29 (IANS) Amid reports of sharp differences among Karnataka Congress leaders over candidates for the May 5 assembly polls, former state chief minister S.M. Krishna arrived in New Delhi Friday to assist Congress president Sonia Gandhi to resolve the issue.

Ambika turns director for 'Nizhal'

March 27, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Chennai, March 27 (IANS) Yesteryear actress Ambika, a popular south Indian face of the 1980s, has wielded the megaphone for upcoming Tamil-Malayalam bilingual romantic-thriller "Nizhal".

Drenched in colours, Delhi celebrates Holi

March 27, 2013 at 12:26 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Soaked in a riot of colours, Delhi Wednesday celebrated Holi as revellers smeared gulal (coloured powder) on each other, distributed sweets and danced to music.

Bengal celebrates Holi with colours, songs, dances

March 27, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) Holi, or Dol Yatra, as the festival of colours is called in West Bengal, was celebrated with traditional fervour with songs, dances and prayers on Wednesday.

'Go Goa Gone' trailer trending online

March 26, 2013 at 3:38 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The trailer of directors Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K's upcoming zombie comedy film "Go Goa Gone" has started trending on social networking site Twitter after its online release Tuesday.

LFW: My line celebrates my heritage, says Krishna Mehta

March 24, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Designer Krishna Mehta, who displayed an edgy, colourful and elegant collection at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013, says that her line is a celebration of her Indian heritage.

Cabinet to take up shale gas policy in two weeks: Moily

March 24, 2013 at 5:38 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Cabinet will take up the crucial shale gas exploration policy in two weeks, Petroleum Minister M. Veerappa Moily said Sunday

Mulayam praises Advani, says BJP leader never lies

March 23, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Lucknow, March 23 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Mulayam Singh Yadav Saturday publicly heaped praise on Lal Krishna Advani here, saying the senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader "does not lie".

Decision on anti-rape law bill cannot be taken in haste: Khurshid

March 12, 2013 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 12 (ANI): With the Union Cabinet deferring the anti-rape law bill, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said the decision cannot be taken in haste, and added it is important that both the government and the opposition agree on it.

Congress backs Advani's 'people disillusioned with BJP' remark

March 11, 2013 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, Mar 11. (ANI): Congress Party on Monday endorsed the statement of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani that the people are disillusioned with the main opposition party.

Congress backs Advani's 'people disillusioned with BJP' remark

March 11, 2013 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Mar 11. (ANI): Congress Party on Monday endorsed the statement of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran leader Lal Krishna Advani that the people are disillusioned with the main opposition party.

Ram Singh should have been punished by law: Minister

March 11, 2013 at 12:59 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) After one of the six accused in the Dec 16 gang-rape case committed suicide Monday, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath said it would have been better had he been punished by law.

BJP defends Advani's perception on party's credentials

March 10, 2013 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 10 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said party veteran Lal Krishna Advani's remark was a reminder to pull up their socks ahead of the 2014 general elections.

No increase in juvenile crimes

March 6, 2013 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Incidents of juvenile crime have not recorded a constant increase in the last five years, the Rajya Sabha was informed Wednesday.

Advaita, Sudha Raghuraman's duet applauded

March 3, 2013 at 12:11 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Carnatic singer Sudha Raghuraman's and indie pop band Advaita's duet performance was applauded by music enthusiasts here at the Vriddhi: Evolution Music Festival.

'Nankam Pirai' - worst tribute to Bram Stoker (Tamil Movie Review)

March 1, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Film: "Nankam Pirai"; Actors: Sudheer Sukumaran, Monal Gajjar, Shraddha Das, Prabhu, Aryan, Priyan Nambiar, Nassar, Krishna and Sana Oberoi; Director: Vinayan; Rating: *

No lowering of age of juvenile under law: Krishna Tirath

February 27, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The government Wednesday ruled out reducing the age of a juvenile under the law, saying it would go against the interests of the nation's juvenile population.

Parliament passes protection of women at workplace bill

February 26, 2013 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Parliamentary approval was Tuesday accorded to a bill seeking to provide protection to women from sexual harassment at workplace, including millions of unorganised workers like the domestic help.

World's largest Vedic temple to be ready by 2016, says Iskcon

February 25, 2013 at 8:59 PM

Kolkata, Feb 25 (IANS) The International Society of Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) Monday said the world's largest Vedic temple 'Chandrodaya Mandir', which is under construction at West Bengal's Mayapur, would be inaugurated in 2016.

Sulabh comes to the aid of Vrindavan's widows

February 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Vrindavan Feb 24 (IANS) Hundreds of widows of Vrindavan, who have lived a life of penury, earning a meagre 5 rupees each day for singing early-morning bhajans at temples here, now have a life of dignity, thanks to non-governmental organisation Sulabh Interntional.

I was curled up in agony for 20 years, says Padma Lakshmi

February 17, 2013 at 3:22 PM

London, Feb 17 (ANI): Padma Lakshmi has revealed that she use to suffer crushing fatigue and mood swings before she was diagnosed with 'endometrosis' at he age of 36.

Lakhs take holy dip in Konark

February 17, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 17 (IANS) More than five lakh devotees Sunday took a holy dip in Odisha's temple town Konark and offered prayers to the sun god on the occasion of Magha Saptami.

Playback singer Malavika gets married

February 16, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 16 (IANS) Telugu playback singer Malavika, who started her singing career with romantic-drama "Gangotri", entered wedlock here Saturday.

Physically-challenged girl abducted, raped in Delhi

February 13, 2013 at 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) A physically-challenged girl was abducted, kept hostage for two days and raped by one of her neighbours, police said Wednesday.

Vedanta inks sponsorship deal with Krishna Poonia

February 7, 2013 at 10:19 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 7 (IANS) Vedanta Group Thursday inked a two-year sponsorship agreement with discus thrower Krishna Poonia, the first Indian female athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal, a company official said.

Padmapriya buries the hatchet with Nishad (Malayalam Movie Snippets)

February 7, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Thiruvanathapuram, Feb 7 (IANS) Actress Padmapriya has finally resolved the ongoing feud with Malayalam filmmaker M.A. Nishad after an open discussion.

There's someone, but not getting married right now: Zeenat Aman

February 6, 2013 at 1:07 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) So beautiful and so ahead of her times, Zeenat Aman, who redefined the liberated unfettered modern woman of Hindi cinema of the 1970s through her no-holds-barred performances in "Hare Rama Hare Krishna", "Manoranjan" and "Dhund", has found love again but hasn't decided anything about marriage. She says if at all there's marriage, "it would be very quiet".

Hindustan Zinc to sponsor Krishna Poonia

February 5, 2013 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Discus thrower Krishna Poonia, the first Indian female athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal, will be sponsored by Vedanta Group company Hindustan Zinc for two years.

Zeenat Aman to marry 36-year-old businessman from Mumbai?

February 5, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (ANI): Yester years Bollywood biggest superstar Zeenat Aman is planning to tie the knot with a 36-year-old business man from Mumbai.

New anti-rape laws will create fear among offenders: Krishna Tirath

February 2, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 2 (ANI): Reiterating that the government is committed to ensure stringent punishment for crimes against women, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath on Saturday said that the ordinance approved by the Union Cabinet on the basis of the Justice Verma Committee report, will definitely create fear among the criminal elements of the society.

Fake note printing unit busted

February 2, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 2 (IANS) Police have busted a counterfeit currency notes-printing unit in Odisha's Bargarh district and arrested three people for circulating the notes in nearby areas, an official said Saturday.

Suneesh Neendoor to direct 'Krishna Yaksha' (Malayalam Movie Snippets)

January 31, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 31 (IANS) After "Nombaram", Malayalam film scriptwriter Suneesh Neendoor is set to go behind the camera for his new movie "Krishna Yaksha".

A private Punjabi wedding for Mohit, Udita

January 29, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Filmmaker Mohit Suri will tie the knot with his actress girlfriend Udita Goswami here Tuesday evening in a traditional Punjabi wedding at the Hare Rama Hare Krishna temple.

Declining sex-ratio cause for concern, says Tirath

January 24, 2013 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Union Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath Thursday expressed concern over the declining sex-ratio, specially in affluent sections of society.

PM gives away National Bravery Awards to 22 children

January 24, 2013 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan.24 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday presented the National Bravery Awards to 22 children from 12 states across the country at his residence.

Delhi jeweller held for Rs.2.5 crore fraud

January 23, 2013 at 9:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) A 61-year-old jeweller was arrested here for cheating people to the tune of Rs.2.5 crore on the pretext of providing them handsome returns on investments of gold and cash, police said Wednesday.

Now kids may know me as Kanta Ben: Juhi Chawla

January 22, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) Actress Juhi Chawla, who kids fondly remember as 'Banku Ki mummy' from "Bhoothnath", hopes to create a new image with yet another children's film "Main Krishna Hoon" and connect with young audiences.

PWDVA is effective tools to counter domestic violence : Tirath

January 21, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath has said that Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA) provides comprehensive and effective civil remedies with criminal procedures to ensure effective protection and relief to victims of domestic violence.

Krishna Tirath to inaugurate conference on implementation of PWDVA

January 21, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the sixth national conference on implementation of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (2005) here today.

Krishna Tirath to inaugurate conference on implementation of PWDVA

January 21, 2013 at 11:04 AM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the sixth national conference on implementation of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (2005) here today.

Krishna Tirath to inaugurate conference on implementation of PWDVA- 2005

January 18, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan.18 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the sixth national conference on implementation of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (2005) on January 21.

Krishna, Deora appointed to CWC

January 7, 2013 at 9:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The Congress Monday appointed former union ministers S.M. Krishna and Murli Deora as permanent invitees to the party's highest policy-making body, the Congress Working Committee.

Four die of suffocation in Ghaziabad

January 7, 2013 at 7:43 PM

Ghaziabad, Jan 7 (IANS) Four security guards died due to asphyxiation in two separate incidents here, police said Monday.

Acting was subconscious decision: Tamil actress Aishwarya

January 6, 2013 at 3:59 PM

Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) Debutante Aishwarya Arjun, daughter of Tamil actor Arjun, says it was not a conscious decision to enter filmland.

No consensus on death for rapists, accord on fast-track courts

January 4, 2013 at 11:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) A meeting of state police chiefs and chief secretaries here Friday did not arrive at a consensus on the issue of death penalty for rape convicts, but broadly agreed to bring down the legally defined age of "juvenile" to 16 from 18 and fast-track trials of offences against women, officials said.