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

IPL Scoreboard: Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals

May 25, 2013 at 1:02 AM

Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens here Friday.

Rajasthan elect to bat first at Eden

May 24, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Kolkata, May 24 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid won the toss and elected to bat first in the Indian Premier League second qualifier against Mumbai Indians at the Eden Gardens here Friday.

IPL scoreboard: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Rajasthan Royals

May 22, 2013 at 11:58 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The scoreboard of the Indian Premier League Eliminator between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Wednesday.

Indian IT honcho Phaneesh Murthy sacked for undisclosed relationship

May 21, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Washington/Bangalore, May 21 (IANS) Indian tech honcho Phaneesh Murthy was Tuesday sacked as chief executive of US-based software services company iGate Corporation "for not disclosing a relationship with a subordinate", over a decade after he was forced to quit Indian IT bellwether Infosys on similar charges of sexual misconduct.

Sunrisers beat Royals, cement place for play-offs

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 AM

Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad brightened their chances of entering the semifinals of Indian Premier League (IPL) by beating Rajasthan Royals by 23 runs in a crucial tie at Rajiv Gandhi international stadium here Friday night.

IPL Scoreboard: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals

May 17, 2013 at 11:50 PM

Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here Friday.

Faulkner claims five, Royals restrict Sunrisers to 136

May 17, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) James Faulkner had a dream spell, claiming five for 16 as Rajasthan Royals restricted Sunrisers Hyderabad to 136 in their crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Rajiv Gandhi stadium here Friday.

IPL: Hyderabad opt to bat against Rajasthan

May 17, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and opted to bat against Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League encounter here Friday.

Proper dose of exercise needed for depressed patients revealed

May 11, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): There's now sufficient research data to provide specific guidance on how to prescribe exercise for people with major depressive disorder (MDD), according to researchers including an Indian origin.

IPL scoreboard: Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Daredevils

May 7, 2013 at 7:28 PM

Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Delhi Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Tuesday.

Daredevils score 154/4 against Royals

May 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM

Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils scored 154 for four against Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh stadium here Tuesday.

Delhi Daredevils opt to bat against Rajasthan Royals

May 7, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to bat against Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here Tuesday.

Toongate: Rights panel's recommendation for compensation rejected

May 6, 2013 at 8:48 PM

Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) The West Bengal government has turned down the state human rights panel's recommendations to compensate Jadavpur University professor Ambikesh Mahapatra and his neighbour who were earlier arrested for circulating emails mocking Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, an official said Monday.

Opposition disrupts debate on food bill in Lok Sabha

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The government Monday tried its best to debate and pass the National Food Security Bill but could not as the opposition continued to disrupt the house over the coal blocks allocation issue.

Royals romp home to victory against Warriors

May 6, 2013 at 12:04 AM

Jaipur, May 5 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals clinched a thrilling five-wicket win over Pune Warriors, who were once again denied victory despite putting up a challenging total on the scoreboard at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.

IPL scoreboard: Rajasthan Royals vs Pune Warriors

May 5, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Jaipur, May 5 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Pune Warriors played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.

Rajasthan Royals opt to bat at Eden

May 3, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid won the toss and opted to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens here Friday.

Knight Riders look to keep fading hopes alive (Preview)

May 2, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) With their progression to the knock-out stage of the Indian Premier League now more a mathematical possibility after a string of losses, holders Kolkata Knight Riders have mostly pride to play for when take on a resurgent Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens here Friday.

IPL scoreboard: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

April 29, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Jaipur, April 29 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Monday.

'Bombay Talkies' album high on emotions, celebrations (IANS Music Review)

April 26, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Film: Bombay Talkies; Music Composer: Amit Trivedi; Singers: Kailash Kher, Amit Trivedi, Mohit Chauhan, Kavita Seth, Richa Sharma, Javed Bashir, Sukhwinder Singh; Rating ***

IPL scoreboard: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

April 20, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Bangalore, April 20 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium here Saturday.

Royal Challengers elect to field against Rajasthan Royals

April 20, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Bangalore, April 20 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to field against Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here Saturday.

Rahane, Chandila shine as Rajasthan Royals humiliate Mumbai Indians

April 18, 2013 at 12:28 AM

Jaipur, April 18 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals jumped to the top of the table with a dominating 92-run victory over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here Wednesday.

IPL scoreboard: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians

April 17, 2013 at 11:56 PM

Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here Wednesday.

IPL Scoreboard: Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals

April 14, 2013 at 11:56 PM

Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) The scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab here Sunday.

Royals record third win, beat Kings XI by 6 wickets (Roundup)

April 14, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals recorded their third win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season and moved to third in the standings with a six-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.

Royals bowl out Kings XI for 124

April 14, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab were bowled out for 124 in 18.5 overs by Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.

IPL: Rajasthan opt to field against Punjab

April 14, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to field against Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League match here Sunday.

IPL scoreboard: Rajasthan Royals vs Pune warriors

April 11, 2013 at 11:48 PM

Pune, April 11 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Rajasthan Royals and Pune Warriors at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Thursday.

Rajasthan Royals elect to bat against Warriors

April 11, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Pune, April 11 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid won the toss and elected to bat against Pune Warriors India in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Thursday.

IPL 6: Solid Rajasthan Royals faces wavery Pune Warriors today

April 11, 2013 at 11:59 AM

Rajasthan Royals will take on Pune Warriors in 13th match of Indian Premier League, which will be played at Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune from 8pm.

Kashyap adds 'Bachchan anthem' in 'Bombay Talkies'

April 9, 2013 at 4:45 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's short story in "Bombay Talkies" will have a special song, a kind of tribute to megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has been regaling Indian audiences for four decades. The song can, in fact, be called the "Bachchan anthem".

IPL 6: Rajasthan Royals defeats Kolkata Knight Riders to mark 2nd straight win

April 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Rajasthan Royals registered their second win in a row beating defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 6. The key performer for the Royals was Brad Hodge (46 not out) , which helped Rajasthan to score a competitive score of 144 for six. In return, Kolkata could only score 125.

IPL: Rajasthan outplay Kolkata for second straight win (Roundup)

April 9, 2013 at 12:14 AM

Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals put up gritty performance to beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders for their second straight win in the Indian Premier League here Monday.

IPL Scoreboard: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders

April 9, 2013 at 12:14 AM

Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Monday.

IPL: Royals beat Knight Riders by 19 runs

April 9, 2013 at 12:13 AM

Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals recorded their second win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a 19-run win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Monday.

IPL: Rajasthan Royals to bat against Delhi Daredevils

April 6, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals opted to bat in their Indian Premier League match against Delhi Daredevils at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Saturday.

Anurag Kashyap discovers news music talent for 'Queen'

April 4, 2013 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Anurag Kashyap has enhanced and tweaked a folk song by a young Shimla-based composer, whom he discovered, to use it in his upcoming co-production "Queen".

Watson key for Rajasthan Royals

April 2, 2013 at 3:24 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008 but they have not been able to match their performance in the next four editions.

Top Bollywood directors unveil their joint venture, 'Bombay Talkies' in Mumbai

March 26, 2013 at 1:38 PM

Mumbai, Mar 26 (ANI): Renowned directors of the Hindi film industry on Monday unveiled the first look of their upcoming flick, 'Bombay Talkies', which is a compilation of four short films made by Anurag Kashyap, Dibakar Banerjee, Karan Johan and Zoya Akhtar.

Siddharth Basrur wants to work with Amit Trivedi

February 27, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) After struggling a lot and finding a foothold in filmdom, singer-composer Siddharth Basrur, who composed songs for films like "Haunted 3D" and "David", is keen to jam with Amit Trivedi.

Amit Trivedi to compose for 'Jugalbandi'

February 23, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Sameer Sharma's next directorial "Jugalbandi" explores Hindustani classical music. The challenge for the director is to make the intricate complex and elitist world of ragas and gharanas accessible to the young, and he has roped in Amit Trivedi for it.

Amit Sadh calls Amit Trivedi a legend

February 16, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actor Amit Sadh says National award-winning composer Amit Trivedi, who is behind three songs from his forthcoming film "Kai Po Che!", is a legend.

What is ironical in Shalmali's success? (With Image)

January 22, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Chennai, Jan 22 (IANS) The Hindi word "pareshaan", which in English means troubled, may not to be everybody's favourite word, but playback singer Shalmali Kholgade says it's ironical but the word has spelled happiness for her.

Train fares hiked across the board after 10 years (Roundup)

January 9, 2013 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Indian train fares were Wednesday hiked across the board for the first time in 10 years, with Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal saying this was needed to keep the world's second-largest rail network going.

Amit Trivedi returns to singing with 'Kai Po Che!'

January 9, 2013 at 7:45 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Composer-singer Amit Trivedi, who last sung for Anurag Kashyap's "Dev D" four years ago, returns to singing with "Kai Po Che!".

Train fares hiked across the board after 10 years

January 9, 2013 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Indian train fares were hiked across the board for the first time in 10 years, with Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal saying this was needed to keep the world's second largest network going.

So what if Salman is a star, says Sapna Bhavnani

January 5, 2013 at 5:51 PM

Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Sapna Bhavnani was said to be embroiled in a verbal spat with Salman Khan during her "Bigg Boss 6" stint. The celebrity hairstylist, the latest to be evicted from the show, agrees she had differences with the actor, but says she isn't obliged to defer to him just because of his star status.

Vidya finished 'Ghanchakkar' before wedding: Gupta

January 3, 2013 at 5:11 PM

Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Vidya Balan wrapped up "Ghanchakkar" shooting before tying the knot with Siddharth Roy Kapoor last month, says director Rajkumar Gupta and describes her as a "very professional".

State authorities introduce water harvesting in Maoist infested Gaya district in Bihar

December 18, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Gaya, Dec. 18 (ANI): State authorities along with the social organizations introduced water harvesting scheme in the Maoist infested areas in Gaya district of Bihar.

Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi end his 8-day long fast

December 15, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Assem Trivedi, who recently came in the limelight when he had been arrested by Delhi police over the charges of sedition and violating a cyber law, has ended his 8-day long fast on the request of Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal. Arvind requested Aseem to end his fast and asked him root out the government instead.....................

Support FDI but Maharashtra decision by coordination panel: NCP

December 6, 2012 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The NCP Thursday expressed its support for the government's decision to allow FDI in multi-brand retail but said the decision on its implementation in Maharashtra will be taken after discussions in the state-level coordination committee of the ruling coalition in the state.

Owl festival celebrated in Varanasi

November 25, 2012 at 5:33 PM

Varanasi, Nov.25 (ANI): Hundreds of people participated in a unique Owl Festival in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, to highlight the current state of the country's political class.

Vidya simplifies everyone's job: Rajkumar Gupta

November 23, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Mumbai, Nov 23 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan has finished almost 80 per cent of the shooting of her next film "Ghanchakkar", and the movie's director, Rajkumar Gupta, can only sing praises for her.

Gujarat HC rejects Asaram Bapu's petition

November 21, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov.21 (ANI): The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday rejected godman Asaram Bapu's petition challenging the order of the Justice (retd) D K Trivedi Commission, probing the death of two boys staying in his Gurukul in 2008, which had directed him to appear before it as a witness on December 1, 2012.

Youths can change society, says Aseem Trivedi

November 20, 2012 at 6:26 PM

Aligarh Nov 20 (IANS) Controversial cartoonist and social activist Aseem Trivedi said Tuesday tolerance levels were going down in the country and only the youths could change the scenario.

I wasn't competing with anyone in 'Bigg Boss': Sidhu

November 10, 2012 at 5:12 PM

Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, who has left reality show "Bigg Boss 6" midway to fulfil his commitments as a BJP campaigner for assembly elections in Gujarat, says he wasn't competing with anyone in the show.

Indian-American Bera clings to thin lead in congressional race

November 9, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Washington, Nov 9 (IANS) Ami Bera, a Los Angeles-born physician son of Indian immigrants, is tantalisingly close to making history as the third Indian-American to be elected to the US Congress.

Five Indian-Americans in the race for US Congress

November 5, 2012 at 5:51 PM

Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) While the eyes of the world are on the closely-fought US presidential elections, some three million Indian Americans are watching with interest the fortunes of five from their community vying for a seat in the US Congress.

Aseem Trivedi wants to launch School of Activism

November 3, 2012 at 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Controversial cartoonist Aseem Trivedi wants to take his fight against corruption to a new level by opening a school to educate the youth on organised forms of activism.

Aseem Trivedi out of 'Bigg Boss 6'

November 2, 2012 at 10:15 PM

Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) His stay on "Bigg Boss 6" has not been as controversial inside the house as it has been outside. Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi's journey on the reality show came to an end Friday night, following his eviction and a recent agitation outside the office of the Colours channel.

Anupam's book to be published in Korean (Movie Snippets)

November 2, 2012 at 2:55 PM

Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Bollywood actor Anupam Kher's motivational book "The Best Thing About You Is You" will be published in Korean language.

RPI attacks Colors TV office over cartoonist eviction

November 1, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) Activists of Ramdas Athawale-led Republican Party of India (RPI) Thursday pelted stones at the office of Colors TV channel here to reiterate their demand for evicting cartoonist Aseem Trivedi from reality show "Bigg Boss 6".

Naipaul says he won't write about India any more (With Image)

November 1, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) Nobel laureate V.S. Naipaul has flatly declared he would no longer write about India or its people, giving a shock to the who's who of Mumbai's literary circles and glitterati at the ongoing five-day literary festival here.

Two evictions on 'Bigg Boss 6' this week

October 29, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) The "Bigg Boss 6" inmates are in for a surprise this week. Unlike each week when one housemate would get evicted, two of them will be shown the door this time.

Open to fare hike to improve services: Bansal

October 29, 2012 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The government is open to revising passenger fares but with an eye to improving services and not to earn profit, new Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said Monday.

Item numbers go against my personality: Shalmali

October 26, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Chennai, Oct 26 (IANS) Bollywood playback singer Shalmali Kholgade, known for super hit songs "Pareshaan" and "Daaru Desi", feels singing item numbers won't suit her personality.

Evict Aseem Trivedi from 'Bigg Boss', says RPI

October 25, 2012 at 11:43 AM

Lonavala (Maharashtra), Oct 25 (IANS) Angry Dalits from different parts of the state marched Thursday morning to the "Bigg Boss" home demanding eviction of one of its inmates, cartoonist Aseem Trivedi, a Republican Party of India (RPI) member said.

Delectable soundtrack in 'Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana' (IANS Music Review)

October 25, 2012 at 9:19 AM

Film: "Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana"; Music Director: Amit Trivedi; Lyricist: Shellee; Singers: Amit Trivedi, Pinky Maidasani, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Tochi Raina, Shahid Mallya, Harshdeep Kaur, Dilbahar, Pinky Maidasani, Devender Singh and Renu Jagotra; Rating: ****

Commoner voted out of 'Bigg Boss 6'

October 19, 2012 at 10:54 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Kashif Qureshi, the only common man among a host of celebrities in "Bigg Boss 6" house, was eliminated out of the reality show Friday night, following an eventful two-week stay.

Dinesh Yadav first 'Bigg Boss 6' evictee

October 12, 2012 at 10:04 PM

Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Bhojpuri film superstar Dinesh Yadav became the first contestant to be voted out of reality show "Bigg Boss 6" Friday night.

Sedition charges dropped against cartoonist Aseem Trivedi

October 12, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) The Maharashtra government Friday dropped the sedition charges it had earlier filed against cartoonist Aseem Trivedi, who was arrested in September this year on charges of insulting national emblems and the Constitution, a lawyer said.

'Jalpari' wins award at Cannes

October 10, 2012 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Nila Madhab Panda's "Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid" has won the MIP Junior Kids Jury Awards 2012, at Cannes. It is the first Hindi film to win this honour.

Don't expect entertainment from me: Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi (Interview)

October 9, 2012 at 10:20 AM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) What should one expect from Aseem Trivedi on the reality show "Bigg Boss 6"? "Not entertainment for sure," says the controversial activist and cartoonist, who hopes to use the platform to spread his message on anti-corruption.

Mask eventually mask must fall in 'Bigg Boss' house: Navjot Siddhu

October 8, 2012 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Former cricketer and TV personality Navjot Singh Siddhu hopes to bring positivity in the "Bigg Boss" house. He promises to be his real self on the show as he believes it is hard to pretend for long.

Eventually mask must fall in 'Bigg Boss' house, says Siddhu

October 8, 2012 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Former cricketer and TV personality Navjot Singh Siddhu hopes to bring positivity in the "Bigg Boss" house. He promises to be his real self on the show as he believes it is hard to pretend for long.

Navjot Singh Siddhu, Aseem Trivedi to enter 'Bigg Boss 6' house

October 7, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) The sixth season of "Bigg Boss" goes on air Sunday and celebrities to be locked inside the house include cricketer Navjot Singh Siddhu, small screen actress Urvashi Dholakia, controversial cartoonist-activist Aseem Trivedi, and Sapna Bhavnani who is India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhon's hair stylist.

Sedition law threat to democracy: Binayak Sen

October 6, 2012 at 8:06 PM

Kovalam, Oct 6 (IANS) Rights activist Binayak Sen Saturday slammed the blanket use of the sedition law by the government on cartoonist Aseem Trivedi and the anti-Kudankulam protesters, warning this tendency was becoming a threat to free speech.

Mamata takes on UPA with no-confidence motion (West Bengal Newsletter)

October 6, 2012 at 4:14 PM

Kolkata, Oct 6 (IANS) With the clarion call of moving a no-confidence motion against the UPA regime, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee - days after a bitter political divorce - has renewed her 'jihad' against the Congress over a cabinet decision to allow FDI in pension and insurance.

Reformist Manmohan Singh presents a new face

October 5, 2012 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Ministers and secretaries in attendance at cabinet meetings in the last few weeks are seeing an entirely new and unfamiliar face of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh -- a man driven by an idea and a determination to carry it through, brooking no dissent.

'Help residents of 850 leprosy colonies to join mainstream'

October 4, 2012 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) India, which reports more than half of the new leprosy cases in the world each year, must take steps to make the inhabitants of the 850 leprosy colonies across the country join the mainstream, experts said here Thursday.

'Aiyyaa' boasts of funny soundtrack (IANS Music Review)

October 1, 2012 at 10:30 AM

Film: "Aiyyaa"; Music director: Amit Trivedi; Lyricist: Amitabh Bhattacharya; Singers: Sowmya Raoh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shalmali Kholgade, Monali Thakur, Shreya Ghoshal, Sneha Khanwalkar, Amitabh Bhattacharya and Amit Trivedi; Rating: ****

Government hikes taxes on railway fares

September 28, 2012 at 11:58 AM

In a bid to collect more revenues, the government had announced to hike taxes on railways fares comprising freight charges and passengers fare of some selected classes, which will come in to effect from 1st October, 2012, announced Railways................

Government hikes taxes on railway fares

September 27, 2012 at 11:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Days after the exit of the Trinamool Congress, the government Thursday hiked taxes on railway passenger fares and freight, which would increase by 3.7 percent from Oct 1.

Pro-Mamata intellectuals refuse to quit railway panels

September 25, 2012 at 10:19 PM

Kolkata, Sep 25 (IANS) Brushing aside criticism over their continuation on various railway panels, pro-Trinamool Congress intellectuals Tuesday said they will continue to be members till new panels are formed.

Pro-Mamata experts refuse to quit railway panels

September 25, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Kolkata, Sep 25 (IANS) Undaunted by the rising criticism over their "unethical" continuation in various railway committees, pro-Trinamool Congress intellectuals Tuesday said they would continue to head the committees until new ones are formed.

C.P. Joshi gets additional charge of railways

September 22, 2012 at 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Road Transport and Highways Minister C.P. Joshi will hold additional charge of the key railways ministry after President Pranab Mukherjee accepted the resignation of Trinamool Congress' Mukul Roy, official sources said Saturday.

Trinamool's exit revives railways hopes

September 21, 2012 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The government Friday expressed hope it would now

Congress looks forward to life after Mamata

September 21, 2012 at 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The Congress Friday said it was looking forward to life after Mamata Bannerjee, adding that the exit of Trinamool Congress from the UPA will allow the government to work without hindrance.

'English Vinglish' soundtrack simple, sober (IANS Music Review)

September 21, 2012 at 9:39 AM

Film: "English Vinglish"; Music Director: Amit Trivedi; Lyricist: Swanand Kirkire; Singers: Shilpa Rao, Amit Trivedi, Clinton Cerejo, Swanand Kirkire, Bianca Gomes, Sunidhi Chauhan, Natalia Di, Luccio and Neelambari Kirkire; Rating: ***1/2

Mamata's intolerance thrusting celebrity status on commoners

September 19, 2012 at 10:21 AM

Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) One can call it Mamata Banerjee's Midas touch. The maverick West Bengal chief minister's intolerance is making heroes out of faceless people in the crowd.

Ups and downs of Trinamool-Congress relations

September 19, 2012 at 12:21 AM

Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress' decision to withdraw from the UPA appears a logical climax of the constant friction between Mamata Banerjee's party and the Congress over a large range of issues spanning diplomatic, economic and political matters.

Trinamool quits UPA, Congress reaches out to Mamata (Roundup)

September 18, 2012 at 10:53 PM

Kolkata/New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday withdrew her Trinamool Congress party's support to the UPA government, but both she and the Congress indicated a last minute compromise may still be possible.

Saudi money helping spread of harsher Islam: Rushdie

September 17, 2012 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Well-known writer Salman Rushdie Monday said that a harsher version of Islam was spreading with the help of Saudi Arabia's oil money.

SIT to investigate cartoonist Trivedi's case

September 13, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) A Special Investigation Team (SIT) will now investigate the case of cartoonist Aseem Trivedi and review the sedition charges against him, a senior police official said Thursday.

Anna extends support to cartoonist Aseem Trivedi

September 12, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Ralegan Siddhi (Maharashtra), Sept 12 (ANI): Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi, who walked out of Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail on bail today, has found support from anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare.

I drew no wrong, I'm not sorry: Aseem Trivedi (Third lead)

September 12, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Mumbai, Sep 12 (IANS) Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi Wednesday said he made no mistake in drawing cartoons, and that he would not apologise since he had done no wrong.

Kunal Kapoor's 'Luv Shuv Tey...' to come out in November (Movie Snippets)

September 12, 2012 at 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Kunal Kapoor and Huma Qureshi-starrer "Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana" is set to hit theatres Nov 2.

Released Trivedi remains defiant, stands by controversial cartoon

September 12, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Mumbai, Sep 12 (ANI): Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi, who walked out of Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail after being granted bail by the Bombay High Court, on Wednesday said that his fight for 'freedom of expression' will continue.

Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi released

September 12, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Mumbai, Sep 12 (IANS) Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi, charged with sedition, walked out of jail Wednesday, a day after he was granted bail. The case against the India Against Corruption (IAC) activist had sparked outrage in the country.