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

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

Mrunal Jain tries to get better with each scene (TV Snippets)

May 28, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) TV actor Mrunal Jain, currently seen in "Uttaran", realises that the process of improving and learning is a must and tries to improvise on a script to deliver better.

'Maharana Pratap' to open with Big B's voice (TV Snippets)

May 24, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will narrate a part of the opening episode of forthcoming show "Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap".

Looking for prominent, strong characters: Rajshree Thakur

May 23, 2013 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) "Saat Phere" fame Rajshree Thakur, who is making a comeback to the small screen after three years, says her motto is to do prominent characters that suit here personality.

Indian film festival to be held in Seoul

May 22, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Seoul, May 22 (IANS) An Indian film festival, where hugely popular Bollywood movies like "Lage Raho Munnabhai" will be screened, is to be held here to commemorate the 40th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and South Korea.

Shankar Mahadevan sings for 'Maharana Pratap'

May 21, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Music composer-singer Shankar Mahadevan recorded the title track of the upcoming television series "Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap". He is thankful that he got an opportunity to sing a song about such a big hero.

SSB soldier shoots two colleagues in Kashmir

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Jammu, May 21 (IANS) A Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) trooper killed two of his colleagues and injured two others in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar town early Tuesday, police said.

I don't think TV interests me at all: Divya Dutta

May 9, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) She had her stint on the small screen with shows like "Shanno Ki Shaadi", but Divya Dutta is not interested in the medium anymore.

Warner, KKR fielding give Delhi third win

May 1, 2013 at 11:56 PM

Raipur, May 1 (IANS) An unbeaten 66 of 42 balls by David Warner and fielding proved to be the difference as Delhi Daredevils beat Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets for their second successive win in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here Wednesday.

Knight Riders score 136/7 against Daredevils

May 1, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Raipur, May 1 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders scored 136 for seven against Delhi Daredevils in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here Wednesday.

Daredevils score 164/5 against Pune Warriors

April 28, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Raipur, April 28 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils scored 164 for five against Pune Warriors in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here Sunday.

Music of 'Go Goa Gone' launched in Mumbai

April 19, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (ANI): The makers of India's first ever Zombie Film 'Go Goa Gone' along with the entire star cast launched its music in the entertainment capital Mumbai.

Search on for Maharana Pratap's on-screen Chetak

April 19, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) The casting has begun for upcoming show "Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap", with the auditions for horses for the role of Chetak, the 16th century Rajput ruler's favourite steed.

Pakistani Hindus submit memorandum to UN

April 17, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A delegation of Pakistani Hindus and the VHP Wednesday submitted a memorandum to the UN explaining the violation of their rights in Pakistan, and requesting rehabilitation in India.

Loved doing Karan Johar's 'Gippi', says Divya Dutta

April 12, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actress Divya Dutta, who will soon be seen in Karan Johar's production "Gippi", says this is her first film with the filmmaker and she loved doing it.

Here come musical cards from YRF Merchandise (With Image)

April 12, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Here is good news for die-hard romantics. They can gift a musical greeting card to their beloved that contains pictures and music from Yash Chopra's popular romantic films like "Veer Zaara" and "Mohabbatein".

Iccha's death in 'Uttaran' means progression: Vaishali Takkar

April 11, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Iccha, one of the lead characters in "Uttaran", dies in the popular TV show. Vaishali Takkar, who plays her onscreen mom, says such things happen in a serial and feels viewers won't miss Iccha as Meethi will compensate for her absence.

I was never a hunk: Kapil Nirmal (With Image)

April 4, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Amritsar, April 4 (IANS) Thanks to his sculpted body and macho looks, Kapil Nirmal is quite popular among girls, but the actor clarifies that he is not aiming to become a small screen hunk.

Riteish nervous about Marathi debut

March 18, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) After producing a Marathi film titled "Balak Palak", Riteish Deshmukh is now all set to act in a Marathi project titled "Lai Bhaari". He is excited, yet nervous.

Embrace gift called Indian culture: Manish Malhotra

March 16, 2013 at 3:10 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) He has dressed some of Bollywood's most known names in creations, with visible use of Indian textures, prints and designs. Fashion designer Manish Malhotra truly believes India is rich in its culture and heritage and that creative people should "embrace" that.

Divya Dutta hopes her story inspire other women

February 28, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Divya Dutta's life has been chosen as one of the top 11 inspirational stories since 1984 by Savvy magazine in its 'I Believe Collector's edition'. The actress believes the edition can change the lives of many women in this male-dominated society.

Bollywood has become better for heroines: Divya Dutta

February 22, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Actress Divya Dutta feels that with Indian cinema completing 100 years, the industry has got better for the female actors.

Toyota cricket championship starts Saturday

February 20, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Aligarh, Feb 20 (IANS) To encourage cricket at the varsity level, NDTV and the ministry of human resource development have joined hands to launch the Toyota Cricket Championship (TUCC) from Saturday.

Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh reveal 'Veer Marathi' team's sponsors

February 16, 2013 at 2:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Bollywood's Marathi couple Ritesh Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza unveiled the sponsors of their team 'Veer Marathi' in Mumbai on Friday evening.

Yash Chopra's statue to join Walk of the Stars

February 11, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra's statue was unveiled Monday at the Walk of the Stars by his wife Pamela and son Uday.

Now I will go for treatment: Salman Khan

February 10, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Bollywood star Salman Khan has said that he would undertake a long-delayed trip abroad for treatment of a painful condition, which he had put off because of his acting schedule and the blackbuck poaching case in court.

Cricket is first love of actors, I may play next year: Salman

February 10, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Kochi, Feb 10 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who was guest of honour at the opening ceremony of the third edition of Celebrity Cricket League (CCL), is happy that actors are doing well on the cricket field and says he may hit the ground next year.

It was Salman's idea to create Veer Marathi for CCL: Riteish

February 9, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Actor Riteish Deshmukh, who captains Veer Marathi, his team in the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL), says it was Salman Khan who gave him the idea of creating a team for those in Marathi cinema.

Mumbai Heroes excited to play against Kerala

February 9, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Kochi, Feb 9 (IANS) Mumbai Heroes are all geared up to play against southern superstar Mohanlal-led Kerala Strikers in their home ground here as part of the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) Saturday night.

Film stars to swap grease paint for sun tan cream, play cricket

February 8, 2013 at 10:11 PM

Kochi, Feb 8 (IANS) Starting Saturday, a majority of film stars would apply more sun tan cream and less grease paint as the third edition of the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) gets underway here.

PVR's V-Day special tribute to Yash Chopra

February 8, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) He's known as the King of Romance, thanks to his romantic sagas like "Kabhi Kabhie", "Silsila" and "Lamhe" and Valentine's Day is an apt time to pay tribute to Yash Chopra.

Rapist, murderer of Bihar minor awarded death sentence

February 7, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Patna, Feb 7 (IANS) A Bihar court Thursday awarded the death penalty to a 45-year-old man for raping and killing a minor girl four years ago, a lawyer said.

Shaan is most positive person: Roop Kumar Rathod

January 31, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Singer Roop Kumar Rathod says Shaan exudes a lot of positive energy.

Mining lobby attacks Goa governor for ignoring their plight

January 30, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Panaji, Jan 30 (IANS) The mining lobby Wednesday attacked Goa Governor Bharat Veer Wanchoo, calling him an "agent" of the central government and accusing him of being callous to those affected by the ban on iron ore mining in Goa.

Bobby Deol turns 46

January 27, 2013 at 10:40 AM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Bollywood actor Bobby Deol is celebrating his 46th birthday today.

You can't stop the world from judging you: Shama Sikander

December 27, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Mumbai, Dec 27 (IANS) TV actress Shama Sikander features with her American beau Alexx O'Nell in a sensuous video of a song, composed by the latter. Shama says she is not bothered about what people will say of the video.

Zarine Khan believes in doing 'quality' work

December 25, 2012 at 1:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): 'Veer' star Zarine Khan has revealed that she is patiently waiting for a nice script as she believes in "quality work rather than quantity".

Waiting for quality films: Zarine Khan

December 24, 2012 at 12:13 PM

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Actress Zarine Khan, who was last seen in "Housefull 2", is waiting for quality work to come her way and that may mean some time before she is seen on screen again.

For that touch of mysticism: Bollywood's enduring 786 connect

December 6, 2012 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The number 786, revered in Islamic culture, has found prominence in Bollywood over and over again -- remember Amitabh Bachchan's 'billa No.786' in "Coolie" and Shah Rukh Khan's 'qaidi No.786' in "Veer-Zaara". It returns to the screen with Akshay Kumar's "Khiladi 786".

Shama wants to avoid image trap

November 25, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Mumbai, Nov 25 (IANS) TV actress Shama Sikander doesn't want to get stuck with any particular image and aims to be as versatile as international artists who have the freedom to pick any role at any stage of their lives.

JTHJ mints Rs 101.26 crore at Indian box office

November 24, 2012 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi. Nov 24 (IANS) "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" (JTHJ), Yash Chopra's last directorial venture, continues to mint money. The romantic saga has earned Rs.101.26 crore at the domestic box office in 11 days since its release.

Tension in Haryana village after murder of brothers

November 15, 2012 at 2:58 PM

Bhiwani (Haryana), Nov 15 (IANS) Angered over the murder of two brothers, a large numbers of residents of Bond village in Haryana's Bhiwani district Thursday torched six police vehicles, attacked security personnel and blocked the road outside the police station.

Kerala defence awardees to get huge cash hikes

November 13, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 13 (IANS) The government Monday announced a huge hike in cash benefits for Kerala defence personnel who win gallantry awards by increasing the lump sum grant and one-time annuity. Some benefits will go up 100-fold.

Audience is mature for intimate scenes, says TV producer

November 11, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Television audience has matured enough to watch intimate scenes, TV producer Yash Patnaik said here Sunday.

SRK feels he's too macho to do love stories

November 10, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan feels he is too macho to be in love stories and considers it an irony that he had worked with late director Yash Chopra for 20 years.

Huge cache of turtles seized in UP

November 9, 2012 at 10:29 AM

Lucknow, Nov 9 (IANS) A huge cache of turtles stuffed in sacks was recovered from an ambulance in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district late Thursday, police said.

Javed needs no research to write on Yash Chopra

November 7, 2012 at 3:06 PM

Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) Writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, who is set to come back with his TV show "Classic Legends Season 2", says he would never need to do any research work for any documentary on late filmmaker Yash Chopra.

Antony asks Air Force for early completion of inquiries on air crashes

November 5, 2012 at 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Nov.5 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony today asked top brass of the Indian Air Force to complete all pending Court of Inquiry (CoI) proceedings into air accidents as early as possible and take appropriate remedial measures so that the possibility of future accidents are minimized.

Anupam among five most talented actors in Asia

November 4, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Actor Anupam Kher is on cloud nine after making it to the list of five best actors in Asia by an international magazine.

Ameesha, Sunny-starrer on floors November end

November 2, 2012 at 11:27 AM

Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Filmmaker Anil Sharma, who is bringing back Ameesha Patel and Sunny Deol together for a movie after 2001 hit "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha", says the new film, titled "Singh Sahab - The Great" will go on floors towards the end of this month.

Rock show in Guwahati motivates youth to join the armed forces

October 29, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Guwahati, Oct. 29 (ANI): A rock show was recently organized in Assam's principal city of Guwahati to motivate youth to consider a career in the armed forces.

Yash Chopra had a soft corner for Pakistan: Visiting Pakistani director

October 29, 2012 at 9:35 AM

Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Saying she had a "long love history with Mumbai", visiting Pakistani director Iram Parveen Bilal says late Bollywood veteran Yash Chopra, who had a "soft corner for Pakistan", was such a source of inspiration for her that after graduating in engineering she took the plunge into filmmaking.

Diwali does not always bring 'Lakshmi' to Bollywood

October 27, 2012 at 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Diwali hasn't been all that crackling for Bollywood. Of more than 30 films released in the past decade during the festival, less than a dozen elicited fireworks at the box office. But this year seems promising with "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" (JTHJ) and "Son Of Sardaar" (SOS) lined up to hit the screens Nov 13, Diwali day itself.

Rajneesh Duggal wants to do intense love stories

October 26, 2012 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Model-turned-actor Rajneesh Duggal relates to intense characters more than anything and is keen on doing an intense romantic movie.

Abducted Delhi boy rescued, two held

October 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) A nine-year-old boy, abducted five days ago from the capital city, has been rescued and two of his kidnappers have been arrested, Delhi Police said Thursday.

Filmmaker Yash Chopra begins final journey

October 22, 2012 at 4:31 PM

Mumbai, Oct.22 (ANI): Filmmaker Yash Chopra, who was widely regarded as Bollywood's 'King of Romance', has embarked upon his final journey, a day after succumbing to Dengue and multiple organ failure at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital.

Bollywood bigwigs turn up to pay homage to Yash Chopra

October 22, 2012 at 11:19 AM

Mumbai, Oct 22 (ANI): Several Bollywood bigwigs, including superstars such as Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan turned up to pay their last respects to veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra, known as the country's king of celluloid romance.

Veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra dies at 80

October 21, 2012 at 8:09 PM

Veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra dies at 80

Yashas leads by one in Usha golf

October 17, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 17 (IANS) Yashas Chandra of Mysore continued to lead the field at the Usha-IGU Shivalik Junior golf championship here Wednesday.

Cop shot dead in Aligarh

October 16, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Lucknow, Oct 16 (IANS) In another sign of failing law and order in the state, unidentified assailants shot dead a police sub-inspector and stole his service pistol in Tikiri village in Aligarh district late Monday night, police said.

Girls know how to love better than men: Shah Rukh Khan

October 9, 2012 at 8:28 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Known for his romantic films, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan says that according to him women understand the emotion of love better than men. He says that love is a very simple emotion and needs to be kept private.

Rukhsar Rehman turns fairy godmother

October 9, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) After playing a negative role in "Kuch Toh Log Kahenge", actress Rukhsar Rehman now dons the garb of a fairy godmother in fantasy show "Baal Veer". She considers it as a most enjoyable project.

Pune to host National Aquatic Championship

September 27, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Pune, Sep 27 (IANS) The Swimming Federation of India (SFI) is organising the 66th Enerzal Senior National Aquatic Championship here between Oct 1-5 at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi.

TV best institution: Shama Siqander

September 27, 2012 at 12:42 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Actress Shama Sikander, who became a known face on small screen with her bubbly character of Pooja in 2005 show "Ye Meri Life Hai", describes television as an institution and says the medium makes you a better artist.

'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' probably Yash Chopra's last film, says Karan

September 24, 2012 at 2:59 PM

Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Filmmaker Karan Johar says that Yash Chopra's "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" is going to be the most special film of the year as it might be his last film.

Poisonous gas kills four in Uttar Pradesh village

September 21, 2012 at 9:15 PM

Lucknow, Sep 21 (IANS) Four people were killed after they inhaled poisonous gas in an Uttar Pradesh village Friday, police said.

Jab Tak hai Jaan first trailer revealed: Watch video

September 20, 2012 at 4:00 PM

The wait is finally over to see the first look of Yash Chopra directorial, Shahrukh Khan starrer romance of the year 'Jab Tak hai Jaan', with the release of the trailer today on Sept. 20....

Army Chief reviews operational readiness of Southern Command

September 11, 2012 at 5:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep.11 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, arrived in Pune today on a two day visit.

Groom stranded as bride flees with money

September 3, 2012 at 6:33 PM

Jaipur, Sep 3 (IANS) A bridegroom and about 50 of his marriage party were stranded in Rajasthan's Barmer town for a week as the would-be bride disappeared right before the ceremony, after duping him of Rs.3.75 lakh, police said Monday.

Preity feels thinnest, loses 10 kg in two years

September 1, 2012 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Actress Preity Zinta's hectic shooting schedules are doing her good. She says she has lost a lot of weight, and feels she is in her thinnest form ever.

Karan Malhotra's wife Ekta to turn director

August 24, 2012 at 5:12 PM

Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) "Agneepath" director Karan Malhotra's wife Ekta might wield the megaphone soon too, but only once her husband's next movie, scripted by her, hits the screens.

Cruise enjoys chicken tikka

August 23, 2012 at 3:28 PM

London, Aug 23 (IANS)Actor Tom Cruise is reportedly enjoying curry meals, specially Chicken tikka at an Indian restaurant.

Tom Cruise enjoying curry meals

August 23, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Washington, August 23 (ANI): Tom Cruise has been indulging in curry meals while he works on his latest projects.

Teaser of SRK-Katrina starrer out - sans title!

August 16, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) The highly anticipated first teaser of Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma starrer, directed by Yash Chopra, has been released but what is suprising is that it has been launched without a title.

Violence erupts during student seminar at Bihar varsity

August 9, 2012 at 8:33 PM

Arrah (Bihar), Aug.9 (ANI): Irked over the suspension of a student union president, students created a ruckus during a student seminar here on Thursday.

Child rights groups meet Delhi legislators

July 27, 2012 at 10:10 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Two child rights organisations Friday held discussions with Delhi legislators over allocation and utilisation of funds for child welfare in the state budget.

Actors should forget health issues while shooting: Salman Khan

July 21, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) Bollywood star Salman Khan, who has been battling health issues and even underwent surgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia, a facial nerve disorder, says it is important for actors to forget such problems while shooting as the pain and discomfort can't be reflected on screen.

Ranbir Kapoor not in vampire movie 'Bloody Veer'

July 9, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) There were reports that Ranbir Kapoor will play a vampire in "Bloody Veer", but the film's producer Siddharth Jain denies this saying they have not zeroed on anyone yet for the main lead.

Sunny's 'Singh Sahab the Great' set to go on the floors

June 20, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Sunny Deol, who was last seen in "Yamla Pagla Deewana" in 2011, is gearing up for his next film "Singh Sahab the Great". To be helmed by Anil Sharma, it will feature him as a sardar and the shooting is exepcted to start in October or November.

Last veteran of 1971 war Gen. Ghosh retires

May 31, 2012 at 5:59 PM

Chandigarh, May 31 (IANS) 'As the last veteran of the 1971 Indo-Pak war, I hang up my uniform and pay my solemn gratefulness to our brave soldiers who laid down their lives for our tomorrow,' Lt. Gen. Shantanu Ghosh wrote in the visitor's book as he stepped down as the head of the Indian Army's Western Command on his retirement after over 40 years of service.

Zarine to endorse educational institution

May 29, 2012 at 3:51 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) After working in the successful fun-filled film "Housefull 2", actor Zarine Khan will soon be seen promoting education.

Veer Savarkar has many firsts to his credit: North Mayor

May 28, 2012 at 5:58 PM

Mayor of South Delhi Smt. Savita Gupta has said that Veer Savarkar was one of those freedom fighters who had many firsts to his credit and his contribution to the indian freedom movement cannot be forget.

I want to produce a musical: Vikas Bhalla

May 26, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) Actor-musician Vikas Bhalla, currently seen as Veer Singh Bundela on popular TV show "Uttaran", says he wants to take a big leap into the world of films as a producer of a grand musical.

Sangakarra happy over Chargers' performance

May 20, 2012 at 10:27 PM

Hyderabad, May 20 (IANS) Deccan Chargers may not have qualified for the play-offs of the Indian Premier league-V but captain Kumar Sangakkara is happy the way his team performed in the last two matches.

Chargers restrict Rajasthan Royals to lowest total

May 18, 2012 at 10:58 PM

Hyderabad, May 18 (IANS) An impressive bowling performance by Deccan Chargers restricted Rajasthan Royals to 126 for eight in their Indian Premier league (IPl) match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here Friday night.

Rajasthan opt to bat againsr Deccan Chargers

May 18, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Hyderabad, May 18 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid won the toss and opted to bat against Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium at Uppal here Friday.

Kings XI face Deccan Chargers, look to book play-off berth

May 12, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Mohali, May 12 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab, who will face bottom placed Deccan Chargers in their Indian Premier League (IPL) game here Sunday, will look to secure a win to better their prospects of qualification for the playoffs.

When cricket became a saviour in battle-scarred Afghanistan

May 12, 2012 at 12:30 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Cricket has not caught on to any major extent in Afghanistan even 11 years after the Taliban was pushed out of Kabul in 2001. The sports-shy Afghans are still too battle-scarred to laugh their angst away on the pitch.

Kings XI outplay Deccan Chargers

May 9, 2012 at 1:18 AM

Hyderabad, May 9 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab outplayed Deccan Chargers to clinch a crucial tie by 25 runs in Indian Premier League (IPL) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here Tuesday night.

Deccan Chargers opt to field against Kings XI

May 8, 2012 at 8:06 PM

Hyderabad, May 8 (IANS) Deccan Chargers captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and elected to field against Kings XI Punjab at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here Tuesday.

Motorist Veer Patel extends lead

May 7, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Ahmedabad, May 7 (IANS) Motorist Veer Patel opened up crucial lead in the fifth-leg National Supercross Championship as he cruised ahead of defending champion Aravind K.P. in the second round that was held here.

Bollywood goes back and forth in time (Feature)

May 5, 2012 at 12:22 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Whether it is rewinding back to the 1910s or fast forwarding into 2050, Bollywood filmmakers are going back and forth in time with films like "Teri Meri Kahaani" and "Dangerous Ishq", whose stories span over decades.

Super Kings set 161-run target for Deccan Chargers

May 4, 2012 at 10:06 PM

Chennai, May 4 (IANS) After a fast start, Chennai Super Kings were restricted to 160 for six in 20 overs against Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Chepauk Stadium here Friday.

Super Kings opt to bat against Deccan Chargers

May 4, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Chennai, May 4 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat against Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Friday.

Deccan opt to bat against Pune Warriors

May 1, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Cuttack, May 1 (IANS) Deccan Chargers captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and elected to bat against Pune Warriors in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Barabati Stadium here Tuesday.

Veer Patel upstages Aravind in National Supercross

April 30, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Pune, April 30 (IANS) Veer Patel of Baroda steered his Honda CRF 250 with much panache to clinch the title in the showpiece Foreign Open class ahead of defending champion Aravind KP in the 2012 National Supercross championship here.

Mumbai Indians beat Deccan Chargers by five wickets

April 30, 2012 at 1:22 AM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Mumbai Indians struggled to beat Deccan Chargers by five wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium here Sunday.

'Parie' - a tedious watch (Kannada Movie Review)

April 28, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Film: 'Parie'; Producer: BDT Abhinaya Chithra; Screenplay-Direction: Sudhir Attavar; Story: Sampanna Muthalik; Music: Veera Samarth; Camera: Anant Urs; Cast: Rakesh Adiga, Nivedhitha, Harshika Poonachcha, Naga Kiran, Sathya, Sharath Lohithashwa, Mandya Ramesh, Sreenivasa Prabhu and others; Rating: *1/2

Knight Riders opt to bowl against Deccan Chargers

April 22, 2012 at 8:20 PM

Cuttack, April 22 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir won the toss and elected to bowl against Deccan Chargers in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Barabati Stadium here Sunday.

Deccan Chargers opt to bat against Delhi Daredevils

April 19, 2012 at 4:13 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Deccan Chargers captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and elected to bat against Delhi Daredevils in an Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Thursday.

Zarine Khan tries to turn vegetarian

April 13, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Zarine Khan says she is trying to become a vegetarian, but finds it difficult to abstain from non-veg food.