India

Missing Veena Malik Surfaces in Lahore to Renew Visa

Pakistani actress and model Veena Malik, who has been feared missing since Friday, has reportedly reached Lahore, Pakistan, secretly, to renew her visa.

Dec 18, 2011

IISC Bangalore Attack Case: Six People Convicted

A fast track court, in the south Indian city of Bangalore, has convicted six people who were held responsible for the terror attack on the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in 2005. The convictions were delivered on Saturday.

Dec 17, 2011

Mission Impossible 4 - Mission Failed in India; Sneak Peek of IM-4

Tom Cruise's starrer "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" hit the theatres yesterday with good reviews from all quarters but doubts loom large on its prospect in India for the simple reason that Hollywood films rarely do well in India.

Dec 17, 2011

Fake Currency Menace: Government Empowers National Investigation Agency

The Indian government has empowered the National Investigation Agency (NIA), under the National Investigation Agency Act, to inquire into the fake currency racket in the country and prosecute those held responsible, according to Namo Narain Meena, the Minister of State for Finance.

Dec 17, 2011

Veena Malik Goes Missing Since Friday Morning

Pakistani actress and model Veena Malik, has gone missing in Mumbai since Friday morning.

Dec 17, 2011

Hindus Protest Removal of Gandhi's Favorite Song from U.S. School District Concert

Hindus in United States are upset over reported removal of popular Hindu song "Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram" from Holiday Concert of Greendale School District in Wisconsin (USA).

Dec 17, 2011

Top Actresses of Foreign Origin in Bollywood

The trend, in recent years, of casting actresses and models from some of the more exotic countries from around the world has been steadily increasing.

Dec 16, 2011

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Fourth Edition of Bangalore International Film Festival Starts

The fourth edition of the Bangalore International Film Festival (BIFF) began in the city on Thursday. The event was inaugurated by Chief Minister of Karnataka, D.V. Sadananda Gowda. The event itself will conclude on Dec. 22.

Dec 16, 2011

3.6 Percent of Women do Not Have Gainful Employment: Mallikarjun Kharge

The Union Labour & Employment Minister, Mallikarjun Kharge said in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that 3.6 percent of women in the age group of 15 and above do not have gainful employment in the country.

Dec 15, 2011

Sunny Leone is Most Googled Celebrity in India

Indo-Canadian adult film star Sunny Leone is, apparently, the most googled celebrity in India. The 30-year-old has reportedly beaten out all the top actresses in Bollywood.

Dec 15, 2011

Mullaperiyar Dam Issue: Kerala CM Assures Same Quantity of Water

The Chief Minister of Kerala, Oommen Chandy, has assured the people of Tamil Nadu that they will continue to receive the same quantity of water (from the Mullaperiyar dam on the Periyar River) they did in the past.

Dec 15, 2011

Veena Malik to do Item Numbers

Pakistani actress and model Veena Malik, who has been firmly in the news following nude photo shoots for FHM India, is reportedly to be next seen in a forthcoming Bollywood film, as an item girl.

Dec 14, 2011

Mahek Chahal Clarifies Rumour about Her Relationship with Salman

Bollywood actress Mahek Chahal, who was recently evicted from the Indian reality television show "Bigg Boss" has spoken out against rumors connecting her to actor Salman Khan, calling them "baseless".

Dec 14, 2011

14 Bird Species are Critically Endangered: Ministry of Environments and Forests

It is a tragic reality that there are as many as 14 species of Indian birds that are critically endangered; these include the Indian Vulture, the Bengal Florican (or the Bengal Bustard) and the Red-Headed Vulture. The information was released via a press release by the Indian Ministry of Environments and Forests.

Dec 14, 2011

People Pay Candlelight Tribute to AMRI Fire Victims (PHOTOS)

Thousands of people led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday night paid candlelight tribute to the victims of AMRI Hospital fire accident that claimed 93 lives.

Dec 13, 2011