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Bollywood Calls Mumbai to Cast Votes

As the city of Mumbai goes to civic polls, numerous Bollywood celebrities have been urging citizens to come out of their houses and exercise their franchise.

Feb 16, 2012

Ansari Releases Catalogues of Digital Persian and Arabic Manuscripts

The Vice President of India, M. Hamid Ansari, released the "Descriptive Catalogue of Manuscripts", "Descriptive Catalogue of Manuscripts of Fort William College" and "Fascimile copies of Rozmnama, Tarikh - i-Alfi and Ilajut Tuyur", bought by the National Archives of India, at a function in New Delhi, on Thursday.

Feb 16, 2012

Bollywood Wrap-up: From Sherlyn Chopra's Nude Photo to Kareena Kapoor's Mujra

Model-actress Sherlyn Chopra posted a nude photograph of herself, on her micro-blogging Web site. The photo was meant as a birthday present for her fans.

Feb 15, 2012

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Advance Surveillance Measures at Sensitive Railway Stations

To boost the security measures, the Indian Railways will implement an advance "Integrated Security System" at 202 important and sensitive 202 stations of the country in first phase.

Feb 15, 2012

Mullaperiyar Dam: New PIL Seeks to Control Visitors

In his petition, A Kanagasabapathy said that a fear psychosis has been created by certain sections of people in Kerala over the past few months regarding the safety of the dam, with a view to gaining political advantage.

Feb 15, 2012

India, Saudi Arabia to Set up Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation

In a bid to boost defence ties between the two countries, India and Saudi Arabia have decided to set up a Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation to work out the details of future defence relationship on Tuesday during a delegation level talk in Riyadh.

Feb 15, 2012

Commemorative stamp of 'King of Ghazal' Shri Jagjit Singh Launched by Govt. Of India

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh honored the Ghazal Maestro on his 73rd birth anniversary in a special event attended by several government officials, family and friends of the late singer

Feb 14, 2012

Karnataka Minister V.S. Acharya Passes Away

Higher Education Minister of Karnataka VS Acharya passed away at a private hospital this morning. He was 71. The former Home Minister of Karnataka, was attending a private function when he collapsed on stage. He was rushed to Mallige hospital but breathed his last. He died of massive heart attack.

Feb 14, 2012

UP Elections: Campaigning for Third Phase Polls Ends

Campaigning for the third phase of elections in Uttar Pradesh came to an end at 5 p.m. Monday.

Feb 13, 2012

A.K. Antony Visits Saudi Arabia to Boost Defence Corporation

In a bid to boost defence cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia, Defence Minister A.K. Antony is visiting Riyadh on a two-day visit beginning Monday.

Feb 13, 2012

Bollywood Wrap up: Esha Engaged; Bollywood Pays Tribute to Whitney Houston

Actress Esha Deol got engaged to Mumbai based-businessman Bharat Takhtani at her residence in Juhu Sunday.

Feb 12, 2012

'Housefull 2' Releases First Trailer

Director Sajid Khan's upcoming film "Housefull 2; The Dirty Dozen" releases its first official trailer on Thursday.

Feb 12, 2012

Leaked Lovemaking Scene of 'Blood Money' Goes Viral

A lovemaking scene in director Vishal Mahadkar's forthcoming film "Blood Money" has been leaked online.

Feb 12, 2012

Bollywood Wrap up: Amitabh Undergoes Surgery and Esha to Get Engaged

Actress Esha Deol to engage with her boyfriend and Mumbai based businessman Bharat Takhani, Sunday.

Feb 11, 2012

Govt Committed to Bring Strong and Effective Lokpal Bill: Minister

The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government is taking proactive steps for curbing corruption in public life and no one is being protected, says the Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office and in the Dept. of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension V. Narayanasamy.

Feb 11, 2012