India

'22 F Kottayam': A Bold and Truthful Experiment [Movie Review]

A novel and daring attempt in Indian cinema, "22 F Kottayam", is a well crafted story of the plight undergone by a typical Malayali nurse in Bangalore. The script writer has been blunt about the topic and has revealed all possible "dark" secrets in men and women.

Apr 28, 2012

Manmohan Singh Assures Bail Out For Debt-ridden West Bengal

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday assured that the Center would do everything to bail out the debt-ridden West Bengal government after a brief meeting with Trinamool Congress MPs.

Apr 28, 2012

Fictitious Arms Deal Case: Bribery Stings Bangaru Laxman, Gets 4-Years Jail Term

Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Bangaru Laxman was awarded a 4-years jail term on Saturday by a Delhi court in connection to bribery case that was exposed in an on-camera sting operation in 2001.

Apr 28, 2012

India Need Adequate Supply of Energy at Affordable Price: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Sing said on Saturday that India need to set an appropriate pricing for oil prices in the country.

Apr 28, 2012

President Decides To Forgo Retirement Home Allotted To Her

President Pratibha Patil has decided to let go a land allotted to her under president retirement scheme by the government of India, following defence land grab allegations.

Apr 28, 2012

Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Govt Disburses Compensation in 5,74,376 Cases

Out of 10,29,517 registered cases claiming compensation, compensation has been awarded in 5,74,376 cases, after adjudication, said minister of Chemical and Fertilizers, Srikant Kumar Jena.

Apr 28, 2012

Raunchy Item Numbers in Bollywood: Munni, Chikni Chameli and Sheila are Here to Stay

Bollywood is closely connected to music and dance. It is indeed hard to find a Bollywood cinema without heavy duty dance and music numbers. Even though "item numbers" or " dance numbers with girls in revealing clothes" existed in the 70s and 80s as well, a new form and importance are being given to them today. One of the guaranteed ingredients that makes a film a super hit is the item number.

Apr 28, 2012

Aarushi Murder Case: 'Surrender', Says Supreme Court To Nupur Talwar

The Supreme Court on Friday instructed Nupur Talwar to surrender before CBI court as it dismissed her petition seeking stay on non-bailable warrant issued against her by a trial court for skipping a hearing in Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case.

Apr 28, 2012

Loitam Richard 'Murder' Case: Relatives Say College Authorities Trying To Cover Up The Case

Loitam Richard, 19, from Manipur died in Bangalore on April 17 night after allegedly beaten by two of his hostel mates. Richard was an Architecture Engineering first year student of the Acharya NRV School of Architecture, Bangalore.

Apr 27, 2012

Sachin Tendulkar Out of the Comfort Zone; To Face Acid Test in Political Game

Sachin Tendulkar is a giant on the field. Bowlers target him and do all they can to take his priced wicket but he withstands the test much more than he falls. His opponents respect him when he steps into the crease - that's the kind of command he has on the cricket field. And that's his comfort zone. But now, he will have to face acid test in Political game.

Apr 27, 2012

Madhuri Dixit Likely To Be Maharashtra's Tourism Ambassador

Actress Madhuri Dixit Nene, who relocated to Mumbai from Denver in the US in October last, is likely to be the Maharashtra's tourism ambassador.

Apr 27, 2012

Aarushi Murder Case: SC To Hear Nupur's Review Plea

The Supreme Court on Friday will hear a petition filed by Nupur Talwar and Rajesh Talwar seeking to re-look into its order on facing trial in their daughter's murder case.

Apr 27, 2012

SC Extends Deadline For 2G Auction; TRAI Deals a Steep Blow For Tele Operators

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended the deadline that it set for the government to carry out a fresh 2G action based on the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recommendations.

Apr 27, 2012

John Abraham to Tie the Knot with Girlfriend Priya Soon?

Despite his break-up with long time girlfriend Bipasha Basu, John Abraham is in a happy place. 2012 has proved to be good for Abraham! His movies "Houseful 2" and "Vicky Donor" are huge hits at the box office. He has finally found his soul mate in girlfriend Priya Runchal, an investment banker in Mumbai.

Apr 27, 2012

Box Office Report: 'Vicky Donor' Earns Rs. 134 Million, 'Housefull 2' Crosses Rs.1000 Million

Director Shoojit Sircar's latest film "Vicky Donor" is doing well at the Box Office. The film has collected a whooping Rs. 13. 40 crore in its first week.

Apr 27, 2012