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

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

Suspected Maoists kill two in Jharkhand

May 23, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Ranchi, May 23 (IANS) Suspected Maoist guerrillas killed two people in Jharkhand's Gumla district early Thursday, police said.

Telugu industry to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema

May 22, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Hyderabad, May 22 (IANS) The Telugu film industry wants to highlight its contribution to Indian cinema and will kickstart the centenary celebrations here soon amongst the presence of the entire fraternity.

Polaris Financial Technology begins organisation rejig

May 20, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Chennai, May 20 (IANS) Polaris Financial Technology, a major player in banking, financial services and insurance software, has begun its organisational restructuring process even without hiring a consultant, said a senior company official.

Kerala figures in film on world's most amazing fireworks

May 18, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Thrissur (Kerala), May 18 (IANS) The festivities and fireworks at the Thrissur Pooram festival have stunned two US-based filmmakers who are making a movie on pyrotechnics across the globe. They have termed it as one of the most amazing display they have ever witnessed.

Venkaiah Naidu welcomes unveiling of NTR's statue in Parliament(Update)

May 7, 2013 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader M. Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday expressed his delight after the unveiling of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N T Rama Rao's statue in Parliament, saying it is the happiest day for the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the people of the state.

Meira Kumar unveils statue of NTR in Parliament

May 7, 2013 at 2:17 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar unveiled the statue of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder N T Rama Rao in Parliament on Tuesday.

Chandrababu Naidu receives invitation for NTR statue unveiling

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu Monday received an invitation for the ceremony to unveil party founder N.T. Rama Rao's statue in Parliament House Tuesday.

Row erupts over unveiling NTR's statue in parliament

May 6, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder N.T. Rama Rao's larger-than-life statue is set to be unveiled in Parliament House Tuesday. TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu and NTR's widow Lakshmi Parvathi, however, were not invited, much to their consternation.

Row erupts over unveiling NTR's statue in parliament

May 6, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) With the statue of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder N.T. Rama Rao set to be unveiled in Parliament House Tuesday, a row has erupted as party chief N. Chandrababu Naidu and the late leader's widow Lakshmi Parvathi were not invited to the ceremony.

Culture Minister opens renovated gallery of Tanjore and Mysore schools of paintings at Delhi's Nat

May 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): Union Minister for Culture Chandresh Kumari Katoch re-opened the renovated gallery of Tanjore and Mysore schools of paintings at the National Museum here on Friday. The gallery comprises of 88 paintings.

Environment awareness campaign in Visakhapatnam Environment awareness

April 30, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Vishakapatnam, April 16 (ANI): Andhra University organized an environment awareness campaign in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday with the aim to educate people about the need to conserve scarce natural resources.

Gareth Evans wrote 'The Raid' sequel first

April 30, 2013 at 8:44 AM

London, April 30 (IANS) Welsh film director Gareth Evans says he wrote the script for "The Raid 2: Berandal" before he penned the screenplay for "The Raid".

Tell centre to scrap Sethu Samudram, TN urges SC

April 29, 2013 at 10:52 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has urged the Supreme Court to direct the central government not to proceed with the implementation of the Sethu Samudram Shipping Channel Project in the Palk Strait.

NTR fan, former Andhra minister is dead

April 28, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Hyderabad, April 28 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Sripathi Rajeshwar Rao died Sunday. He was 73.

Boney plays peacemaker, brings Sridevi, Srilatha closer

April 25, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) The legal and property disputes between Sridevi and her sister Srilatha are a thing of the past. Now they have established a comfort level with each other, thanks to Boney Kapoor's mediation.

Chaitra Poornima celebrations

April 25, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): Hindus in large numbers converged today at temples in New Delhi to celebrate the birthday of Hanuman .

SDMC: Parmila Tokas inaugurates development works

April 23, 2013 at 3:36 PM

Councillor from ward No 166 (Munirka) and Chairperson, Mahila Kalyan and Bal Vikas Committee, SDMC Parmila Dheeraj Tokas

Many recommendations of DRDO review committee implemented, says Antony

April 22, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 22 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony has said that many of the recommendations of an independent review committee headed by Dr. P. Rama Rao, have been implemented.

Sridevi truly Empress of Indian cinema: Boney Kapoor

April 20, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Chennai, April 20 (IANS) Producer Boney Kapoor said Saturday his wife-cum-actor Sridevi truly deserves to be honored with the title "Empress of Indian cinema", adding nobody else in the industry deserves the award more than her.

Devotees throng temples to celebrate Ram Navami

April 19, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Ayodhya/New Delhi, April 19 (ANI): Hindu devotees across North India thronged temples and celebrated Ram Navami- the day which marks the birth of Lord Rama.

Delhi celebrates Ram Navami, devout break nine-day fast

April 19, 2013 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The capital Friday celebrated Ram Navami, the birth of Lord Rama, which comes at the end of the nine-day Navaratri fast and prayers. The Hindu god is believed to have been born at noon, when festivity peaks.

Prez, PM greets nation on Ram Navami

April 18, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday greeted the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord Ram.

Vice President Ansari greets nation on Ram Navami

April 18, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 18 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari has greeted the citizens on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, which marks the birthday of Lord Rama.

President condoles passing away of R.P. Goenka

April 14, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday condoled the passing away of industrialist R.P. Goenka, saying he had lost a personal friend.

Rama Prasad Goenka: The business titan and takeover king (Obituary)

April 14, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Long before takeovers became the norm for the country's industry captains to spread wings, RPG Group founder Rama Prasad Goenka showed India Inc. the inorganic way of business growth through a series of acquisitions.

Mamata condoles R.P. Goenka's death

April 14, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Mourning the death of RPG Group chief Rama Prasad Goenka, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Sunday described him as "one of Bengal's true champions of industry".

B.K. Birla condoles Goenka's death

April 14, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Expressing grief at the death of industrialist Rama Prasad Goenka, Birla family patriarch Basant Kumar Birla Sunday said that "India has lost one of its prominent sons".

India Inc. condoles death of R.P. Goenka

April 14, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) India Inc. condoled the death of veteran industrialist and founder of RPG Group, Rama Prasad Goenka, in Kolkata Sunday.

Doyen of Indian industry R.P. Goenka dead

April 14, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) RPG Group founder Rama Prasad Goenka, a doyen of Indian industry and business titan of eastern India, died Sunday morning at his South Kolkata home after a long battle with cancer.

Corporate Bengal mourns R.P. Goenka demise

April 14, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Bengal corporates Sunday mourned the death of renowned industrialist and RPG Group founder Rama Prasad Goenka, saying that the industry had lost a visionary and a guardian.

RPG Group patriarch Rama Prasad Goenka dead

April 14, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Renowned industrialist and RPG Group founder Rama Prasad Goenka, a doyen of Bengal industry, died Sunday morning at his residence in Kolkata after a brief illness.

NTR great son of Indian soil: Big B

April 11, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Hyderabad, April 11 (IANS) Receiving the prestigious N.T. Rama Rao (NTR) award Thursday, megastar Amitabh Bachchan said that he and NTR shared great relationship and he considered him a great son of Indian soil.

NTR's sons tussle over use of father's photographs

April 8, 2013 at 4:45 PM

Hyderabad, April 8 (IANS) A row has broken out between the sons of NTR over using his pictures. N. Harikrishna, the elder son of the legendary Telugu actor and Telugu Desam Party's (TDP) late founder, Monday objected to younger brother N. Balakrishna's attempts to curb the practice.

'Baadshah' - entertainment guaranteed (Telugu Movie Review)

April 6, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Movie: "Baadshah"; Cast: Junior NTR, Kajal Agarwal, M.S. Narayana, Kelly Dorji, Ashish Vidyarthi, Vennela Kishore, Ajay, Brahmanandam, Nassar, Jayaprakash Reddy, Navdeep, Ashish Vidyarthi, Sayaji Shinde and Siddharth Suryanarayan; Director: Sreenu Vaitla; Rating: ***1/2

Delhi Police launches probe into Google's map contest

April 5, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 4 (ANI): In what could be a serious problem for Google, the most used search engine on the World Wide Web, Delhi Police has begun a probe into its map contest held in February-March this year following a formal complaint by the Survey of India.

Newcomer Vidyullekha finds Junior NTR 'benevolent' (With Image)

April 4, 2013 at 5:57 PM

Chennai, April 4 (IANS) He may be a superstar, grandson of legendary actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) senior, but at heart he is very "kind" -- feels southern actress Vidyullekha Raman, who recently worked him in an upcoming yet-to-be-titled Telugu project.

Early intervention can help tackle autism (April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day)

April 1, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Six-year-old Tanvi Roy flaps her hands continuously for hours, while Ankit Prakash, 17, doesn't go to the toilet but eases himself in the kitchen or drawing room every night. These children are not mentally retarded but suffer from autism, a neuro-development disorder.

Enthusiastic gatherings mark Holi across India

March 27, 2013 at 9:46 AM

Ayodhya, Visakhapatnam, Kullu, Mar.27 (ANI): In tune with tradition, people from different walks of life have begun celebrating Holi, the festival of colour, across India.

Big B, Shyam Benegal conferred Andhra state awards

March 23, 2013 at 11:14 PM

Hyderabad, March 23 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government Saturday announced Amitabh Bachchan, Shyam Benegal, Kaikala Satyanarayana and G. Adiseshagiri Rao have been selected for four prestigious state awards for 2012 for their contribution to Indian cinema.

BJP's south India power foray may be one-time wonder (Karnataka Newsletter)

March 15, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Bangalore, March 15 (IANS) The BJP in power in a south Indian state may well end up as a one-time affair as the party was routed in the just-concluded Karnataka municipal polls that came two months ahead of the assembly elections.

Multilingual Priya Anand hopes to learn Marathi now

March 14, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Actress Priya Anand, soon to be seen opposite Jackky Bhagnani in "Rangrezz," is well-versed in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Bengali, English and Spanish languages. Now she hopes to become proficient in Marathi as well.

Shinde admits security lapse as mystery surrounds Ram Singh's suicide

March 11, 2013 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Monday admitted that Delhi gang-rape accused Ram Singh's death under mysterious circumstances inside Tihar jail was a major security lapse.

Delhi CM meets Shinde, refuses to comment on Ram Singh's suicide case

March 11, 2013 at 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit met Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde after Ram Singh, one of the key accused in the December 16 gang-rape case, committed suicide on Monday morning.

An electro-classical rock song for 'Freedom'

March 4, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has shot an electro-classical rock song, a heady mix of classical tunes with rock sounds, for his film "Freedom".

Simbu croons for NTR Junior in 'Baadshah'

February 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Chennai, Feb 24 (IANS) Tamil actor-singer Silambarasan Rajendar a.k.a. Simbu has crooned a Telugu number in upcoming action-drama "Baadshah".

Delhi Tulu Siri to host convention on February 24

February 14, 2013 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 14 (ANI): Delhi Tulu Siri, an event to showcase the proud Tulu culture in the national capital as well as to impress upon the people to provide due recognition to Tulu language in the Indian Constitution, is being organized here on February 24.

Zeenat focusing on children, not thinking about marriage

February 8, 2013 at 2:27 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Zeenat Aman says her priority right now is her sons and she will consider marriage only "five to eight years" later when they are settled and if she feels "lonely" at that time.

Finally, NTR Junior takes time out for Srinivas's film

February 7, 2013 at 2:19 PM

Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) Junior Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) is already busy with two projects, but he is likely to start shooting for director Santosh Srinivas's yet-to-be-titled Telugu project from next week.

Sorry, you've got the wrong person: Zeenat on man in her life

February 7, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Zeenat Aman has found love again, but it's not Sarfaraz Ahsan Ahmed. Puzzled and embarrassed at being linked to a person she knows only casually, she wonders how the guy has been dragged into the picture.

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".

Science museum to be named after gang-rape victim

February 5, 2013 at 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The South Delhi Municipal Corporation will name a science museum here after the young woman who died following her gang-rape in December.

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.

Mohit-Udita marry in private ceremony

January 29, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Director Mohit Suri and actress Udita Goawami tied the knot Tuesday evening at Hare Rama Hare Krishna temple in a traditional Punjabi wedding attended my family and a few close friends from the film fraternity.

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.

Armyman sets himself, wife on fire in Delhi

January 28, 2013 at 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) A 27-year-old armyman set himself and his wife on fire by pouring petrol and lighting a match following a heated argument here, police said Monday. The couple have been admitted to a hospital where their condition was critical.

Armyman sets himself, wife on fire in Delhi

January 28, 2013 at 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) A 27-year-old armyman set himself and his wife on fire by pouring petrol and lighting a match following a heated argument here, police said Monday. The couple have been admitted to a hospital where their condition was critical.

Pro-Telangana protests intensify in Hyderabad

January 28, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Hyderabad, Jan. 28 (ANI): Pro-Telangana protests intensified in Hyderabad on Monday against the Central Government deferring a decision on whether Andhra Pradesh should be split to create a separate state.

Police fire teargas shells, baton charge pro-Telangana protesters

January 27, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Hyderabad, Jan. 27 (ANI): Police personnel fired teargas shells and baton charged protesting pro-Telangana students outside the Osmania University campus here on Sunday.

Telangana issue: TRS leader KT Rama Rao arrested in Hyderabad

January 27, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 27 (ANI): Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) legislator K.T. Rama Rao and his supporters were arrested here on Sunday for defying a police ban to stage a protest over a demand for a separate state of Telangana.

Award has come late: Bapu's brother

January 26, 2013 at 3:12 PM

Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) Sattiraju Shankaranarayana, sibling of veteran Telugu director Sattiraju Lakshmi Narayana aka Bapu, is happy his elder brother has been chosen for the Padma Shri honour but says it has come very late.

Veteran Telugu director Bapu gets Padma Shri

January 25, 2013 at 10:08 PM

Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) Veteran Telugu director Bapu aka Lakshmi Narayana Sathiraju has been named for Padma Shri on the eve of 64th Republic Day.

Vedhika bags Kannada remake of 'Brindavanam'

January 24, 2013 at 8:40 PM

Chennai, Jan 24 (IANS) Southern actress Vedhika Kumar has been roped in to play the female lead in the upcoming Kannada family-drama "Brindavana", a remake of Telugu film "Brindavanam".

Emraan to groove at cousin Mohit Suri's wedding party

January 19, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Actor Emraan Haashmi will dance as part a special family act for cousin, film director Mohit Suri, who is tying the knot with his long-time lady love actress Udita Goswami later this month.

'Kanna Laddu...'earns Rs.6.8 crore in first 3 days

January 17, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) Tamil romantic-comedy "Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (KLTA)" has raked in Rs.6.8 crore in the first three days in Tamil Nadu and the distributor is now planning to showcase it on more screens.

Parmila Tokas inaugurates development works in Munirka

January 15, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Parmila Dheeraj Tokas, Chairperson of Ward councilor Mahila Kalyan & Bal Vikas Committee, MCD and ward councilor from ward no. 166, Munirka has said that she will take all the possible efforts to made Munirka

Man arrested for throwing acid on woman

January 13, 2013 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) A 20-year-old man was arrested for throwing acid on a woman, police said Sunday. The woman received some injuries on her lower body.

Uttarakhand Navyuvak Sanskritik Kala Manch organized cultural program

January 12, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Uttarakhand Navyuvak Sanskritik Kala Manch, RK Puram organized a cultural Program in RK Puram Sec-1, New Delhi, it was a fantastic event which attraced many people from RK Puram Assembly.

Actor Ram is like a livewire: Telugu producer

January 6, 2013 at 2:23 PM

Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) Telugu producer B.V.S.N. Prasad describes Ram Pothineni as one of the most energetic actors in filmdom and says his energetic persona was apt for the role in forthcoming film "Ongole Gitta".

Touched by 'Mithunam': Filmmaker Bapu

January 2, 2013 at 5:59 PM

Chennai, Jan 2 (IANS) Veteran Telugu filmmaker Bapu aka Sattiraju Lakshmi Narayana, known for movies like "Sakshi", "Mutyala Muggu" and "Sri Rama Rajyam", says he was touched after watching the recently released Telugu family-drama "Mithunam".

Yesudas to get Pragathi Thrimshathy Puraskar (Malayalam Movie Snippets)(With Images)

January 2, 2013 at 5:27 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 2 (IANS) Renowned playback singer K.J. Yesudas will be conferred the Pragathy Thrimshathy Puraskar for his contribution in the field of music.

Man seeking to bomb Dec 16 rape accused's house held

December 31, 2012 at 11:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) One of the three men, who allegedly wanted to plant bombs at the house of the prime accused in Dec 16 gang-rape case, was arrested here Monday, police said.

NTR's son Balakrishna drops plans to attend Modi's swearing-in

December 25, 2012 at 5:01 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 25 (IANS) Popular Telugu film actor and TDP founder N.T. Rama Rao's son N. Balakrishna cancelled his visit to Ahmedabad to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi after party president N. Chandrababu Naidu advised him against it.

Delhi gang-rape: Police raids on to nab two accused

December 19, 2012 at 10:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Teams of Delhi Police are in Bihar and Rajasthan to nab the two absconding accused in the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman in the capital Sunday, police said.

Hang me as I am guilty, says Delhi gang-rape accused in court

December 19, 2012 at 9:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec.19 (ANI): One of the prime accused in the rape of a 23-year-old Delhi woman on the night of December 16, Vinay Sharma, told a court here today that it should hang him, as he was guilty of the crime.

'Give harshest punishment if my son is guilty of gang-rape'

December 18, 2012 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The father of one of the accused arrested in the Delhi gang-rape case Tuesday said if his juvenile son was guilty he should be given "the harshest of punishment".

Fourth arrest in Delhi gang-rape case, search on for two more

December 18, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) One more accused has been arrested for the brutal torture and gang-rape of a 23-year-old girl in a moving bus here, taking the total of arrested people to four, the Delhi Police said Tuesday.

Delhi rape horror: Rapists wanted to 'teach girl a lesson'(Update)

December 18, 2012 at 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec.18 (ANI): Delhi Police officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, have revealed that Sunday night's rape of a 23-year-old para-medical student in a bus, was perpetrated to teach the woman and her male friend a lesson.

Two more arrested in Delhi gang-rape case

December 18, 2012 at 12:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Two more people have been arrested for the brutal torture and gang-rape of a 23-year-old girl in a moving bus here, police said Tuesday, adding that all the culprits have been identified. The driver of the bus was arrested Monday.

Don't cross 'Lakshmana Rekha', Mamata tells media

December 13, 2012 at 4:12 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (IANS) Accusing a section of the media of interfering in the work of police by "cooking up stories", West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday warned it not to cross the "Lakshmana Rekha".

Revisiting a historic Ayodhya - secular and diverse

December 7, 2012 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) A 16th century historical work tells of an Afghan army which went out of Ayodhya - which was controlled by local chiefs - on an expedition. Upon its return, two groups of people awaited to welcome it at the gate of the city - Muslim clerics to offer benediction and Hindu women holding pitchers.

Junior NTR teams up with Bellam Konda Suresh

December 6, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Chennai, Dec 6 (IANS) Telugu actor Junior Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, popular as Junior NTR, will star in the next yet-to-be-titled film by producer Bellam Konda Suresh. He has replaced Ram Pothineni, who was initially signed on for the project.

20 years after Babri razing, India has moved on

December 5, 2012 at 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Twenty years after the Babri mosque demolition sparked off the worst communal clashes after the subcontinent's partition in 1947, India has moved on. But analysts and politicians say there has to be a constant secular vigil.

Waheeda breaks into tears unveiling Dev Anand's statue

December 4, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Yesteryear actress Waheeda Rehman was in tears as she unveiled a life-like brass statue of screen legend Dev Anand here, and said the actor-filmmaker still remains alive in many hearts.

Zardari demands report on demolition of century-old Hindu temple in Karachi

December 3, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 3 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has directed authorities to submit a report on the demolition of a century-old Hindu temple in Karachi.

Priyanka Chopra inspiring as singer: Zeenat Aman

November 29, 2012 at 8:31 PM

Candolim (Goa), Nov 29 (IANS) Yesteryears' glamorous actress Zeenat Aman, who walked for designer Riyaz Gangji at the India Resort Fashion Week (IRFW) Thursday, says all the current breed of Bollywood actresses are multi-faceted, especially Priyanka Chopra for her "inspiring" singing talent.

Chhath strengthen peace and harmony amongst communities: Tokas

November 20, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Hundreds of devotees gathered on the various ghats in Munirka Village, RK Puram Sec 2, 3 & 4 to pay their oblations to the Sun God onthe occasion of Chhath. This occasion was celebrated with great enthusiasm, devotees,

Necessary arrangement made for Chhath Puja, Tokas inspected Ghats

November 18, 2012 at 11:50 AM

For people of Bihar, Chhath puja (worship of Sun god) is a bigger festival than even Diwali or Durga Puja. No matter where they live, same is the case in Munirka ward in South Delhi. Parmila Dheeraj Tokas,

Tibetan PM-in-exile greets Indians on Diwali

November 13, 2012 at 4:19 PM

Dharamsala, Nov. 13 (ANI): Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile Lobsang Sangay has conveyed his greetings and best wishes to the people of India on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.

Two arrested for Rs.500 crore fraud: Delhi Police

November 12, 2012 at 6:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) A married couple has been arrested in Maharashtra in connection with what is believed to be one of the biggest frauds in the country after they cheated two lakh people of Rs.500 crore, police said here Monday.

Delhi smog hits asthmatics

November 3, 2012 at 7:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Asthma patients have to take extra care in the city's smoggy conditions that have been prevailing for the past few days, a doctor at Max Hospital said Saturday.

Food for thought on weekend book shelf (IANS Books this Week)

November 3, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Enrich your intellect with a thinking book cart this weekend. Browse with IANS...

Three held for extortion by posing as Maoists

November 2, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (IANS) At least four people were arrested Friday in Odisha for extorting money from businessmen by posing as Maoists, police said.

Yerran Naidu: fighter and mass leader (Obituary)

November 2, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 2 (IANS) Born in a farmer's family in a remote village, Kinjarapu Yerran Naidu went on to emerge as one of Andhra Pradesh's tallest politicians. The 55-year-old, who died in a road accident in his native Srikakulam district early Friday, was the Telugu Desam Party's (TDP) most familiar face in the national arena.

Pretty Sanjeeda plays Surpanakha in 'Ram Leela' (With Image)

October 26, 2012 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Sanjeeda Sheikh, one of the prettiest face on small screen, has been roped in to play evil Surpanakha in "Ram Leela".

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.

Tens of thousands take part in Kullu Dussehra

October 25, 2012 at 9:27 AM

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh)/Ajmer/Ludhiana, Oct.25 (ANI): It was a sea of humanity as thousands of people, including domestic and foreign tourists, thronged the hill station of Kullu to celebrate Dusshera.

President, PM, Sonia attend Dussehra function

October 24, 2012 at 6:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi were among the dignitaries to witness the burning of the effigy of Ravana, symbol of evil, at the Dussehera celebrations Wednesday at Subhash Maidan near the historic Red Fort here.

Rains over, Delhi ready to celebrate Dussehra

October 24, 2012 at 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Delhi is set to celebrate Dussehra Wednesday, with organisers stuffing firecrackers into Ravana and other effigies which got wet in Tuesday's sudden rains.

President, PM greet nation on Dussehra

October 23, 2012 at 6:48 PM

President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Dussehra, saying the festival reinforces the eternal message of triumph of good over evil...............

President, PM greet nation on Dussehra

October 23, 2012 at 5:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Dussehra, saying the festival reinforces the eternal message of triumph of good over evil.