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One cant play with his mouth shut: Ishant
1:34 New Delhi, Feb 29 (ANI): Even after being needlessly caught in the crossfire in Sydney and fined 15% of his match fees for engaging in a war of words with Australian Andrew Symonds, India’s 19 years old pace sensation Ishant Sharma is sure not to let the controversies disrupt his game. Sledging the Indian speedster said on February 28 that one can’t play with his mouth shut. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1321
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Darsheel talks about his upcoming film 'Zokkomon'
2:2 New Delhi, April 19 (ANI): Taare Zameen Par child star Darsheel Safary is on a promotional spree these days.Darsheel, along with actress Manjari Phadnis and filmmaker Satyajit Bhatkal, were spotted talking about their upcoming action movie 'Zokkomon' in New Delhi on Monday. Meanwhile, Bhatkal confirmed that Safary's young superhero character in the movie is not an imitation of western superheroes. According to media reports, Phadnis has donned 16 different looks, inspired by Bollywood and Hollywood icons, for a song in the movie that also stars Anupam Kher. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 497
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Dussehra, a festival of oneness
2:39 Moradabad September 21 (ANI): Regarded as the most significant festivals of Hindus, Dussehra marks the victory of the Hindu God Ram over the demon king Ravana,symbolizing the victory of good over evil.The highlight of this festival is the ramlila,a folk re-enactment of Lord Ram's life.Staged annually often-over ten or more successive nights,ramlila culminates on Vijayadashami or Dussehra day.Performed in open air theatres by professional troupes called mandalis,the ramlila is a mix of dance,music,mime,acting and poetry. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 912
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Rajinikanth organises special screening of Robot for B- town stars
1:45 Mumbai,October 5 (ANI): The southern sensation Rajinikanth organised a special screening of his latest blockbuster 'Robot' for the B- Town stars in Mumbai on Monday.Biggies like Amitabh Bachchan,Abhishek Bachchan,Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Dharmendra,Hema Malini,Sunny Deol,Vinod Khanna,Urmila Matondkar as well as renowned directors like Yash Chopra,Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Subhash Ghai attended the event.Touted as the costliest venture to hit the Indian screens, Robot targeted to earn Rs 60 million.And considering the great opening it has got across the globe, we are sure it will achieve the goal. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 991
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Antony calls for private,foreign players in defence procurement
2:18 New Delhi,February 15 (ANI):Inaugurating the sixth edition of the Indian Defence Exhibition in New Delhi on Monday,defence minister AK Antony called for involvement of private and foreign players in defence procurement.Adding that India's defence expenditure,which is 2.5 percent of its GDP,is going to increase in proportion with the overall growth of the economy,Antony termed the Expo as a great platform for all its participants to display their latest technologies. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 685
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PSU banks may roll back interest cuts
1:41 New Delhi, Apr 12(ANI): Public sector banks that had cut their prime lending rates or PLRs early this year on cues from the government are currently reviewing the decision due to a sharp rise in inflation. A number of state owned banks had cut interest rates following an advisory from Finance Minister P Chidambaram in January. SBI, that had cut its benchmark prime lending rate or BPLR in two tranches by 50 basis points to 12.25 per cent is mulling over reversing the decision. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1186
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Restoration of Mughal road heads towards completion
1:38 Rajouri, November 23 (ANI): Restoration work on the historical Mughal road in Jammu and Kashmir, which links Kashmir Valley with Rajouri district in Jammu Division, is expected to be completed soon despite heavy snowfall. Jammu and Kashmir Roads and Buildings Minister G. M Saroori on Saturday said that the work was being carried out uninterrupted despite the heavy snowfall being witnessed in the State. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 906
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Tomato farmers in TN incur losses due to over production
1:44 Coimbatore, February 16 (ANI): A bumper harvest of tomatoes has not pleased farmers in Tamil Nadu as the excess production has caused a sharp drop in prices of procurement and sales of their toil. At present one kilogram of tomato is being sold at just 3 rupees. Moreover, earlier farmers used to reap huge profits from their tomato crops with one basket of 16 kilograms being sold at rupees 400, but now the high yield has brought down the prices of the vegetable to rupees 7 per basket. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 666
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Varun Gandhi fears threat to life, demands security
0:56 New Delhi, July 5 (ANI): BJP firebrand and MP Varun Gandhi, fearing a threat to his life, has demanded from the centre, additional security for him. This step of the young MP has come after the Delhi Police arrested six alleged gunmen employed by gangster Chhota Shakeel to kill the politician’s lawyers. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 945
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India end 33-year jinx, thrash New Zealand in first Test
1:15 New Delhi, March 21 (ANI): Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has a developed a knack of creating history as he led India to its first Test match win in New Zealand after 33 years. Needing 39 runs to break the jinx of not winning a five-day game in New Zealand, India reached the target with all ten wickets intact. If it was the star studded batting line-up of India which piled up the runs in their first innings following master blaster Sachin Tendulkar’s stupendous knock of 160, then it was Harbhajan Singh who scripted history by his perfect line and length during the Kiwi second innings. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1094
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Models turn on the heat at a lingerie show
1:18 Mumbai, January 28 (ANI): Many parts of India might be reeling under winter weather, but the atmosphere surely turned hot in Mumbai, as models walked the ramp donning the latest creations in lingerie. Sashaying down the ramp in some eye-catching inner wear, these lissome models turned on the heat by showcasing some of the designs from the Spring-Summer collection by international lingerie brand, Triumph. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1357
Migrants row being blown out of proportion Thackeray
2:40 Mumbai, November 1 (ANI): Raj Thackeray, Chief of regional Maharashtra Navnirman Sena or MNS, said on Friday that the migrant's issue is being blown out of proportion in Maharashtra. He said that there have been similar protests against the north Indians in other states as well, especially those hailing from Maharashtra, but not much had been said about those incidents. Thackeray observed that he is being targeted by everyone. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 926
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Special rights for Tibetan refugees: Nepal delegation
1:38 Dharamsala, June 25 (ANI): A Nepal delegation on a visit to Dharamsala city on Wednesday said they wanted to introduce special rights for Tibetans in their country's Constitution. Six parliamentarians met the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama two days back to discuss issues of the Tibetan refugees living in Nepal and also special status for them. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 800
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Shutdown in Srinagar ahead of a separatist rally
1:2 Srinagar, August 22 (ANI): The separatist Hurriyat Conference is all set for another show of strength through a rally on Friday, which has led to closure of shops and schools in Jammu and Kashmir, ending a three day break from shutdowns. The rally is being organised by the separatist leaders a week after they attempted a march to Muzaffarabad and staged a rally outside the United Nations office. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1083
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India and Iran in security talks in Tehran
0:53 Tehran, July 1(ANI): The latest round of talks between the India and Iran began in Tehran on Tuesday. The talks took place between Saeed Jalili, chief of Iranian Supreme National Security Council and Indian Supreme National Security Advisor M.K. Narayanan. Indian and Iranian security officials have met for a fourth round of talks. The two day visit was at the invitation of Jalili who is Iran's top nuclear negotiator. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1124
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Tiger skins worth millions seized in Uttar Pradesh
1:23 Pratapgarh, Apr 16(ANI): In a major catch, authorities have seized more than a dozen tiger skins in Pratapgarh city in India's northern Uttar Pradesh. Two men were nabbed from Sultanpur Pratapgarh district border by the police.The catch included two tiger skins,12 cheetah skins and one leopard skin.They are valued at around 20.5 million rupees in the international market.According to the police some security force personnel were also involved in the crime. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1661
Even Malaria due to migrants, says Raj Thackeray
1:16 Mumbai, August 2 (ANI): As Mumbai reels with increasing cases of Malaria, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray believes that migrants are responsible for the outbreak of disease.S peaking at the foundation day of Maharashtra Navnirman Vidyarthi Sena, the students wing of the party, Raj on Sunday blamed the migrants saying that they there is no check on who is coming into Mumbai and creating slums that causes health problems. After Heavy downpour flooded streets and houses in Mumbai, malaria broke out due to which 19 have died in the city. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 785
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Sinovac gets approval for H1N1 vaccine production
1:53 Beijing, September 4 (ANI): Chinese vaccine maker Sinovac has received approval from Chinese health authorities to mass produce the vaccine, Panflu, for the H1N1 flu, the company said on Thursday. The State Food and Drug Administration gave the green light for the vaccine, which Sinovac says needs only one 15 microgram dose to be effective. The company's CEO Yin Weidong further confirmed that the current planned annual production could be increased if necessary. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 740
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Nirupama Rao to visit Pakistan for talks:SM Krishna
1:11 New Delhi,March 15 (ANI): India's External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna on Monday in New Delhi said that India's Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao will visit Pakistan for further talks.Pakistani Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir and his Indian counterpart Nirupama Rao held talks in New Delhi on February 25,the first since the November 2008 Mumbai attacks. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 709
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Ministry taking care of gun procurement leak: Antony
1:43 New Delhi, February 16 (ANI): Defence Ministry is taking proper corrective and preventive action in the recent leak of a top classified report on procurement of guns from the USA and a high level inquiry has been ordered to probe into the matter. Defence Minister A K Antony said this on the sidelines of a function to present awards for the winners of various categories for the marching contingents and tableaus in the 2011 Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on Tuesday. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 425
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