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Narendra Kumar and Manoviraj Khosla'S collections at KFW
1:58 Kolkata, April 4 (ANI): Indian fashion designer Narendra Kumar and Manoviraj Khosla showcased their collections at the ongoing Kolkata Fashion Week or KFW.Models and many Bollywood celebrities walked the ramp for designer Narendra Kumar,whose collection was inspired by the gloomy days during the last year's Mumbai terror attack According to the designer,his superb black and white collection was dedicated to the victims who lost their lives in the terror attack. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1096
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Lalu Yadav in trouble for remarks against Varun
1:30 Bhola/Dhaka, April 7 (ANI): A case has been lodged against Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav for making derogatory remarks against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Varun Gandhi.The Kishanganj District administration filed its complaint against Yadav under the People's Representation Act this morning. Meanwhile, political heat has risen ahead of general polls.Nitish Kumar,Chief Minister of Bihar,on Tuesday said that no law permits Lalu Prasad to make derogatory remarks against any one. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1096
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Increase in jute demand as polythene bags face ban
2:59 Kolkata, April 14 (ANI): World environmental concerns have come as a bonus for ailing jute industry in West Bengal. The eco-friendly 'golden fiber' is finally finding its place in the limelight with the growing popularity of diversified jute goods. Earlier, jute was just associated with the ugly sacks used for packaging, mainly in the sugar and cement industries. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1096
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Political parties begin blame game on 1989 Bhagalpur riots
1:25 Bhagalpur, April 26(ANI): Political parties are using the infamous Bhagalpur riots in Bihar, which killed over 1,000 in 1989 to up the political temperature. While the Congress party accused former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad of protecting the main conspirators of the riots, Lalu blamed the BJP for the incident. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1096
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Fall in wholesale Price Index not unusual: Finance Secretary
1:40 New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): India’s Finance Secretary Ashok Chawla said that the Indian economy is on the path of improvement and the fall in wholesale price index is not unusual phenomenon. He said this while talking to reporters in New Delhi on Thursday. Even finance experts do no attach much importance to the fall in the WPI and on the other hand, more importance is attributed to the Consumer Price Index, as the commoners are concerned with this. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1096
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Nepal's Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala arrives in India
1:35 New Delhi,August 10 (ANI):Sujata Koirala,Nepal's Foreign Minister arrived in India on Monday as part of her five-day visit since assuming the office of the Foreign Minister. Koirala is scheduled to meet Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh,Home Minister P. Chidambaram,External Affairs Minister SM Krishna,President of India's ruling Congress party,Sonia Gandhi. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1096
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Starcast of ‘Acid Factory’ walk the ramp to promote their film
1:55 Mumbai, September 29 (ANI): Looking chic and stylish, just like the characters they play in the film, stars of the upcoming Bollywood film 'Acid Factory' walked the ramp, to promote their movie in India's entertainment capital Mumbai. Sponsored by Signature, and designed by renowned designer Archana Kochar's the fashion show interesting and appealing outfts for both women and men folk. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1096
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Aamir, Katrina launch 'Cine Blitz Gold' in Mumbai
1:54 Mumbai, December 01(ANI): Celebrating its landmark 35th year, Cine Blitz magazine on Monday launched a coffee table book, 'Cine Blitz Gold' in Mumbai. The book is a tale told through the medium of stunning pictures and searing features, illustrating the twin emotions of love and lust that drive the Indian film industry. Bollywood actors, Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif graced the cover of the book reminding of Guru Dutt - Waheeda Rehman starrer classic movie 'Pyassa'. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1096
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Airtel Micro Tech tie up
0:59 New Delhi, Mar 12(ANI): Micro Technologies India, the leading global giant in providing IT based security solutions and Bharti Airtel have tied up to offer micro lost mobile tracking system to secure the mobile handsets to Airtel subscribers. As an outcome of this tie-up, Airtel subscribers will be able to secure mobile handsets using advanced technology, an innovation brought about by Micro Technologies India. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1095
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A glance at the thrilling diamond chase in B’wood
2:26 New Delhi, May 6(ANI): They say, diamonds are a girl\'s best friends…but what if we say, they are Bollywood\'s best friend as well……confused???? Well, this saying is very apt, considering the fact that diamonds have interestingly been the theme of many Hindi movies, in the past as well as in recent times with Mr. White Mr. Black, being the latest one. Indian filmmakers have periodically come up with films that either revolve around diamonds, or have them as an essential part of the film. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1095
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India hands over 14 Pak fishermen to Pakistan
1:35 Amritsar, May 17 (ANI): Indian officials hands over 14 Pakistani fishermen who strayed into Indian waters to Pakistani Rangers at Wagah land border. The fishermen were reportedly caught by the Indian security forces on July 17, 2007 and October 11, 2007 for allegedly fishing in Indian territorial waters. The fishermen were elated as they waved to the Indian security forces while walking towards Pakistan's border at the Wagah border. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1095
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Sri Lanka bus explosion kills 21, wounds over 50
1:3 Colombo, June 6(ANI): Emotions ran high as relatives of those killed in the bus blast in Sri Lanka were told about their loved ones. The blast occurred during the morning rush hour in a southern suburb of Colombo killing at least 21 commuters on their fateful journey to work. Ambulances rushed in to ferry the injured to the hospital. Authorities say that over 50 other people were hurt. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1095
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Lawyers gather to demonstrate against Musharraf
1:31 Karachi/ Islamabad, June 9(ANI): The streets of Karachi are abuzz on Monday, with around one thousand Pakistani lawyers and political activists. They are gathered for the a cross country rally to demand the restoration of sacked judges. The lawyers have spear headed opposition to President Pervez Musharraf, since he dismissed the country's top judge, Iftikhar Chaudhry. The protest, due to end in the capital on Thursday, will increase pressure on the former army general. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1095
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Power plant shutdown as silt in Satluj increases
1:44 Kinnaur, June 15(ANI): A hydel power plant in Himachal Pradesh has temporarily closed due to high silt level in the River Satluj. The river is the major source of water for the plant. The 1,500 Megawatt Nathpa Jakhri power plant in Kinnaur district has been closed for last five days. The plant supplies electricity to other states of northern India as well. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1095
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India can give up Tibetan issue, side with China
1:56 Chandigarh, June 29(ANI): Prime Minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile said on Saturday that if India feels that its national interest is better protected by siding with China then it must have the courage to give up the Tibet issue. Samdhong Rinpoche was present on the inaugural session of a seminar on 'All India Tibet support Groups' special conference organised in Chandigarh. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1095
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Floods leave trail of devastation in Nepal
1:31 Sunsari, August 30 (ANI): The Nepalese Army resumes a rescue mission as floods caused by torrential rains have struck havoc across India, Bangladesh and Nepal and left millions displaced. The flooding, which officials say is the worst in 50 years, was caused after the Kosi river broke a dam in Nepal where it originates, unleashing huge waves of water that smashed mud embankments downstream in Bihar. The waters in Nepal have receded but bridges remain down and roads inaccessible. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1095
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BSE sheds points on global financial crisis
2:14 Mumbai, September 29 (ANI): The Bombay Stock Exchange on Monday provisionally fell 3.87 percent as a spreading global financial crisis kept investors nervous, with top private sector lender ICICI Bank leading the losses. During the day's trading BSE was down more than 5 percent, hitting its lowest in one and half years. The 30-share index provisionally closed 472.58 points down, with all but three of its component falling. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1095
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Sensex crashes 751 pts to hit two-year low
2:27 Mumbai, October 6 (ANI): Traders were helplessly gawking at their trading terminals on the Dalal Street as equities plunged sharply after funds took exit route from the Indian market. In the afternoon, Bombay Stock Exchange’s Sensex was down 753.69 points or 6.02 per cent at an intra-day low of 11,772.63. Sensex fell below 12,000 points for the first time in more than two years. Analysts feel that the general slowdown in demand of commodity is affecting the markets. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1095
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Special children participate in a sports camp in Shimla
1:50 Shimla, October 28 (ANI): Physically challenged and specially-abled children participate in a sports camp organised in the hill station of Shimla. The two days sports that concluded on Saturday saw participation of over 255 special students from 16 different educational institutes from across the state. The students were divided into four different groups depending on the disability visually impaired, hearing impaired, physically handicapped and mentally challenged. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1095
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Protests mount against attacks on migrants
1:31 Patna/Basti, November 1 (ANI): Students held a candlelight vigil in Patna, on Friday against attacks on migrants in Maharashtra. The recent violent attacks on migrant workers fuelled by ambitious politicians have sparked a violent backlash in northern and eastern India. Meanwhile, actor-turned politician, Shatrughan Sinha visited the home of Rahul Raj, who was killed in a police shootout in Mumbai after his alleged attempt to hijack a public bus. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1095
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