newsBollywood's 'Kanta Ben' turns daring 'Dadi' for TV
Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Remember Sulbha Arya, the simple and scandalised Kanta Ben of "Kal Ho Naa Ho"? The veteran actress will now be seen in a new avatar as a grandmother in &TV’s
Modi, memories and Mumbai at India Art Fair
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Amid the maze of galleries representing modern and contemporary works, and art connoisseurs thronging the spacious venue of India Art Fair, a few artworks stand out for
Nirbhay Wadhwa Bags Lead Role in '...Mahabali Hanuman'
Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Actor Nirbhay Wadhwa has been roped in to play the lead role in an upcoming show "Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman". He finds it a challenge.The actor is excited to be a part
Jessie J reunites with Tom Jones for Grammy act
Los Angeles, Jan 30 (IANS) Singer Jessie J has announced that she will be performing at the forthcoming 2015 Grammy Awards ceremony alongside legendary singer Tom Jones.The duo has previously
Tommy Hilfiger to Publish Memoir
New York, Jan 30 (IANS) With an experience of 30 years in the fashion and lifestyle industry, iconic American fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger is set to share his journey with the world via a
Gandhi's Song: New Documentary on Centuries-old Bhajan
Chicago, Jan 30 (IANS) A nearly six-centuries-old song written by Gujarat's most revered poet-philosopher Narsinh Mehta and made by Mahatma Gandhi as his life's guiding force is now a subject of
Mizoram Launches Cleanliness Drive
Aizawl, Jan 30 (IANS) The Congress-ruled Mizoram government Friday launched a massive state-wide cleanliness programme in order to make it the cleanest state in India.Mizoram Chief Minister Lal
Kolkata Police's Short Film for helping Accident Victims
Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) Kolkata police officers are working on a short film featuring survivors of road accidents in the city to encourage pedestrians to come to the timely rescue of accident
Jayanthi Natarajan quits Congress
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan Friday announced her resignation from the party."I announce my resignation. I have not yet sent the
Uneasy calm again on international border in Jammu
Jammu, J Jan 30 (IANS) An uneasy calm again prevailed on the international border in Jammu district Friday as tension was palpable in Arnia and R.S. Pura towns because of shelling by Pakistan
Saradha chit-fund scam: CBI grills Mukul Roy (Lead)
Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) Trinamool Congress general secretary and former railway minister Mukul Roy, considered West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's right hand man, Friday appeared before
UPA Government Practiced Crony Capitalism: Jaitley
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Friday said the UPA government was a "practitioner of sadistic economy" and "crony capitalism" and called for a review of all the projects
Fuel-guzzling vehicles to go off Taj Trapezium Zone
Agra, Jan 30 (IANS) Commercial vehicles running on diesel and petrol will not be permitted to run in the eco-sensitive Taj Trapezium Zone from July 31.The Central Pollution Control Board
Farmers' suicide: Shiv Sena criticises Maharashtra Government
Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Friday came out in support of the state's farming community amid the shocking report of eight famers committing suicide in Vidarbha, including four a couple of
SC upholds conviction of Kerala leader for pejorative
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday upheld the conviction of Kerala CPM leader M.V. Jayarajan for calling state high court judges "idiots", but reduced the sentence from six months
Jayanthi's letter to Sonia surprises Tamil Nadu Congress
Chennai, Jan 30 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu unit of the Congress has been taken by surprise by the outpourings of former union environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan to party president Sonia Gandhi."I
Barred from organising conversion, Party threatens action
Chennai, Jan 30 (IANS) Accusing the Tamil Nadu government of preventing voluntary conversions to Hinduism, a political outfit - Hindu Makkal Katchi (HMK) - said Friday it would seek legal
Saradha scam: CBI Questions Mukul Roy
Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) Trinamool Congress general secretary and former railway minister Mukul Roy Friday appeared before the CBI for questioning in the multi-crore rupee Saradha scam."I am here to
Must give importance to Mobile Governance: Modi
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) To successfully implement e-governance, the country must think about 'mobiles first' and give importance to mobile governance, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Nippy Morning in Delhi, Sunny Day ahead
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) It was a nippy, pleasant morning in the national capital Friday.The Met Office has forecast a sunny day ahead."The sky will remain clear through the day and the maximum
