Checking traffic violations in Srinagar the way Mahatma Gandhi would have (Letter from Srinagar) (With image)
September 10th, 2012 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) If you commit a traffic offence in this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital, don't be surprised if you are politely stopped, given a glass of water ... Read more...
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Gold from Bangladesh seized, one detained
September 3rd, 2012 - 7:27 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Sep 3 (IANS) A gold smuggler was detained in Tripura and five gold biscuits, worth Rs.19 lakh, smuggled from Bangladesh were seized, BSF officials said here Monday."The troopers of ... Read more...
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I kept it simple: Ojha
August 31st, 2012 - 8:00 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Aug 31 (IANS) Bowling in the right areas and keeping it simple paid rich dividends, said left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha who came away with four wickets against New ... Read more...
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Punjabi to Persian, Kendriya Vidyalaya Tehran teaches it all
August 29th, 2012 - 4:48 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, Aug 29 (IANS) It's an Indian school that's been in Iran since the 1930s. It shifted to its present location in Tehran in 1952, became a Kendriya Vidyalaya ... Read more...
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Salman inspires ‘Zilla Ghaziabad’ director to name son Tiger (Movie Snippets)
August 21st, 2012 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) "Zilla Ghaziabad" director Anand Kumar has been blessed with a baby boy on Eid and he has named him Tiger. He says that his son's ... Read more...
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‘David’ is incredible: Neil Nitin Mukesh
August 18th, 2012 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh is working on Bejoy Nambiar's "David" and says he is in love with the script and his look in the film."The ... Read more...
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Salman’s fans have given him the best Eidi: Sohail Khan
August 17th, 2012 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Filmmaker-actor Sohail Khan is happy at the stupendous opening of "Ek Tha Tiger" and says it's the best "Eidi" Salman Khan's fans could give him."It's ... Read more...
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Midnight tryst with peace - on India-Pakistan (Lead)
August 15th, 2012 - 4:45 pm ICT by IANS
Attari (Punjab), Aug 15 (IANS) As the midnight hour approached, Indians and Pakistanis faced each other across the border holding candles to reinforce the spirit of harmony and shared heritage ... Read more...
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Midnight tryst with peace - on India-Pakistan border
August 15th, 2012 - 1:06 pm ICT by IANS
Attari (Punjab), Aug 15 (IANS) As the midnight hour approached, Indians and Pakistanis faced each other across the border holding candles to reinforce the spirit of harmony and shared heritage ... Read more...
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Age of typical vamps long gone: TV actress Ridheema Tiwari (With Images)
August 11th, 2012 - 2:12 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) The over-expressive, make-up loaded and super-conniving vamp of the small screen has faded away, making space for realistic characters with grey shades, says TV actress Ridheema ... Read more...
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Star kids have an edge over others: Arbaaz Khan
July 17th, 2012 - 5:50 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan admits that star kids have an edge over outsiders as they are aware of the way the industry functions."Many people come from ... Read more...
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For Surjeet Singh, life unfolds a guessing game
July 1st, 2012 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
Phidde (Punjab), July 1 (IANS) "Pehchanon ji ye kaun hai" (guess who this is), is what Surjeet Singh often hears, as he relaxes on a cot in the sweltering summer ... Read more...
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Aamir praises ‘Malegaon Ka Superman’ (Movie Snippets)
June 30th, 2012 - 7:47 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Bollyood's Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan is all praise for new film "Malegaon Ka Superman" and is even suggesting his fans to go and watch it."Saw ... Read more...
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Deepak Tijori wants new heroine for next directorial
June 27th, 2012 - 9:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Actor-turned-filmmaker Deepak Tijori is on a lookout for a new face for his next untitled directorial venture, which has a women-centric plot.To be produced under ... Read more...
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First Vidhu Vinod Chopra online film festival on Yahoo!
May 31st, 2012 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Premier digital media company Yahoo! India Thursday announced the launch of the first online retrospective from Vinod Chopra Films on Yahoo! Video. Internet users ... Read more...
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Petrol price hike angers Kashmiris
May 24th, 2012 - 1:52 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, May 24 (IANS) The unprecedented steep hike in petrol price Thursday seems to have hit people in Kashmir hard, the angry protestors saying it would cripple markets, services ... Read more...
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Salman beyond a mentor for me: Arjun Kapoor
May 7th, 2012 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Arjun Kapoor comes from an affluent film family, but he seems to have a sound head on his shoulders. Making his bow in Bollywood with ... Read more...
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Chitrangada still struggling to get over ‘Geeta Rao’
May 1st, 2012 - 1:40 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Actress Chitrangada Singh, whose performance in her debut film "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" was acclaimed by critics and audience alike, says even after nine years she struggling ... Read more...
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No problem batting in any position: Naman Ojha
April 28th, 2012 - 10:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha, who recently relinquished his opening spot to Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene, Saturday said he had no problems batting ... Read more...
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Watch ‘Disco’ at your own risk (Telugu Movie Review)
April 22nd, 2012 - 7:21 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Disco"; Producer: Abhinav Reddy: Director: Hari K. Chanduri; Cast: Nikhil Siddhartha, Sara Sharma, M.S. Narayana, Ali, Raghu Babu, Ashish Vidyarthi and others; Music: Mantra Anand;Rating: *1/2
Actor Nikhil Siddhartha started ... Read more...
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Sellers of MCD poll campaign material go innovative
April 10th, 2012 - 5:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) With the Election Commission strictly forbidding plastering public and private property with posters and graffiti, sellers of campaign material for the April 15 civic poll ... Read more...
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Patiala jailor again refuses to accept Rajoana’s death warrant (Lead)
March 27th, 2012 - 9:31 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, March 27 (IANS) Despite a court in Chandigarh issuing him a showcause notice for contempt, the Patiala jail superintendent Tuesday again refused to accept the warrant of death for ... Read more...
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Patiala jail superintendent refuses to accept Rajoana’s death warrant
March 27th, 2012 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, March 27 (IANS) Despite a Chandigarh court issuing him a contempt notice, the Patiala jail superintendent Tuesday again refused to accept the warrant of death for Babbar Khalsa terrorist ... Read more...
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Multi-starrers are important: Shreyas
March 20th, 2012 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Actor Shreyas Talpade, who has starred in a slew of multi-starrers, feels such films have their own charm and should not be missed in the ... Read more...
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‘Nuvva Nena’ entertaining comic fare; Enjoy!(Telugu Movie Review)
March 18th, 2012 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Nuvva Nena"; Cast: Allari Naresh, Shriya Saran, Sarwanand, Vimala Raman, Brahmanandam, Raja, Ali, Srinivasa Reddy, Kovai Sarala and others; Director: Narayana; Producer: Vamshi Krishna; Cinematographer: Dasaraathi Sivendra; Composer: Bhims; Rating:Allari ... Read more...
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Ekta inspires most women in showbiz: Bhairavi (Interview)
March 17th, 2012 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Ekta Kapoor's is a rare success story in a male-dominated space. But it continues to inspire many women who wish to make a mark ... Read more...
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Pakistan players excited about playing in WSH
February 29th, 2012 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Feb 29 (IANS) Pakistan hockey stars including Rehan Butt arrived in India Wednesday and are looking forward to playing in the World Series Hockey (WSH).Former Pakistan skipper Zeeshan Ashraf ... Read more...
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Shehla Masood case: Woman interior designer, contract killer held (Second Lead)
February 28th, 2012 - 11:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Bhopal, Feb 28 (IANS) In a major breakthrough in the Shehla Masood murder case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a woman interior designer for alleged ... Read more...
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Meet Bulgam Bhai - here to fight TB!
February 15th, 2012 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India's battle against tuberculosis (TB) now has a superhero with a difference -- pot-bellied Bulgam Bhai with furrowed brows and thick moustache who will ask ... Read more...
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I’m humbled, says Shabana after Padma Bhushan
January 25th, 2012 - 5:02 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Veteran actress Shabana Azmi says she is humbled to be considered for the Padma Bhushan, the country's third highest civilian award."It's my pleasure and I am ... Read more...
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Dharmendra, Shabana, Mira Nair to get Padma Bhushan
January 25th, 2012 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Veteran actors Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi and filmmaker of international repute Mira Nair were named for the Padma Bhushan, the country's third highest civilian honour ... Read more...
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Terrorists kill civilian in south Kashmir village
January 24th, 2012 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Jan 24 (IANS) Terrorists Tuesday killed a civilian in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.Police said the militants barged into the house of Ajaz Ahmad Shah, 40, a resident of Shobdani ... Read more...
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Ah! Some ‘cutting tea’ on a cold Bhopal morn (Letter from Bhopal)
January 20th, 2012 - 12:17 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, Jan 20 (IANS) Ever heard of "cutting tea"? It is Bhopal's unique offering - basically half or three-fourth cup of hot tea, served at interminable big and small tea ... Read more...
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Serious to comic to Santa: Chitrangada Singh’s new avatars
January 10th, 2012 - 11:03 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) First she opted for a glamorous role in "Desi Boyz" and then she gave a nod to an item number. Actress Chitrangada Singh, otherwise ... Read more...
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I’ll definitely marry, but not thinking about it now: Vidya
January 6th, 2012 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan says that she believes in the institution of marriage and cannot avoid it for long, but she is not thinking about it ... Read more...
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