Politics

JD (U) will ask EC to keep track on Narendra Modis rally expenses: KC Tyagi

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Lashing at BJP’s PM candidate Narendra Modi’s rallies in Bihar and other states where the party is trying to appease people with freebies, JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said that the party will ask the Election Commission to keep a track on Modi’s rally expenses. Further, Tyagi said that Modi and BJP have now opened their treasure box in order to appoint Modi as the prime minister of the country.

Oct 24, 2013

Aspiring Indian designer makes it to New York Fashion Week

Dimapur, Oct 24 (ANI): Aspiring young fashion designer, Ikali Sukhalu is all set to make her big entry into the New York Fashion Week after wining the ‘Best Designer’ title of Northeast India Academy of Performing Arts (NIAPA) Award 2013. Sukhalu is based in Dimapur city of Nagaland. The 26-year-old designer along with two other native designers will be representing India at the New York Fashion Week in February 2014. Speaking about her preparation, Sukhalu said she would give her best to make her country proud. Drawing inspiration from her favourite designer, Christopher Bailey, Sukhalu has created designs that are a fusion of modern and Naga ethnic wear.

Oct 24, 2013

Anand Sharma on onion price hike

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Union Commerce Minister Anand Sharma on Thursday said that there is no real scarcity of onions and that its prices are expected to stabilize in the coming few weeks. Earlier this week, onion prices touched Rs 100 per kg in some major cities as supplies remained tight.

Oct 24, 2013

Manna Deys death is a big loss for Indian Cinema: Madhur Bhandarkar

Mumbai, Oct 24 (ANI): Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar on Thursday condoled the death of legendary singer Manna Dey. Talking to mediapersons in Mumbai, Bhandarkar said that Manna Dey’s death is a big loss for Indian Cinema. He is no more but his songs will always live. In his career spanning over six decades, Manna Dey gave voice to several soulful songs. The Legendary singer died at the age of 94 at a Bangalore hospital following a recurring lung infection and renal failure.

Oct 24, 2013

People will never get another Manna Dey: Manna Deys daughter

Bangalore, Oct 24 (ANI): Legendary singer Manna Dey died at the age of 94 at a Bangalore hospital following a recurring lung infection and renal failure on Thursday. Talking to mediapersons in Bangalore, his daughter Shumita Deb who was by his bedside when the end came said that his death is a huge loss for the music industry and people will never get another Manna Dey.

Oct 24, 2013

Suresh Oberoi condoles death of Manna Dey

Mumbai, Oct 24 (ANI): Veteran actor Suresh Oberoi condoled the death of legendary singer Manna Dey. Talking to mediapersons in Mumbai he said that Manna Dey was a versatile singer and his death is a huge loss for the music industry.

Oct 24, 2013

Manna Deys songs will forever keep him alive among us: Satyavrat Chaturvedi

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Congress leader Satyavrat Chaturvedi Thursday condoled the death of legendary singer Manna Dey. He said that Dey can never be forgotten and his songs will keep him forever alive among us. Dey has died at the age of 94 at a Bangalore hospital following a recurring lung infection and renal failure early this morning. Dey leaves behind two daughters, his wife Sulochana predeceasing him in 2012.

Oct 24, 2013

Najma Heptullah condoles death of legendary singer Manna Dey

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI); Bharatiya Janata Party leader Najma Heptullah on Thursday condoled the death of legendary singer Manna Dey. Dey has died at the age of 94 at a Bangalore hospital following a recurring lung infection and renal failure early this morning. Dey leaves behind two daughters, his wife Sulochana predeceasing him in 2012.

Oct 24, 2013

Manna Dey gave voice to the dreams of millions of Indians: Manish Tewari

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Even as legendary singer Manna Dey died at the age of 94 at a Bangalore hospital following a recurring lung infection and renal failure, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Manish Tewari said that Manna Dey had given voice to the dreams of millions of Indians and his death is a great loss for the entire country.

Oct 24, 2013

Govt has completely failed in controlling price rise: JD (U)

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): JD (U) on Wednesday hit out at the ruling UPA government over the soaring price of onion that reached Rs. 100 a Kg. JD (U) leader Sabir Ali said that the Government has completely failed on controlling the price rise.

Oct 24, 2013

India, China should move quickly to resolve boundary issue: PM -Part - 2

Beijing, Oct 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh while addressing youth leaders at the Central Party School in Beijing said that the two countries should show sensitivity to each other's interests and sovereignty and move quickly to resolve the boundary issue.

Oct 24, 2013

Manmohan Singh addresses China's Central Party School

Beijing, oct 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday addressed youth leaders at the Central Party School in Beijing. In his address, the PM stressed on the need for sustained bilateral cooperation between India and China. He stressed that the two nations are actively engaged in the socio-economic transformation of "our people".

Oct 24, 2013

India, China should move quickly to resolve boundary issue: PM -Part - 1

Oct 24, 2013

Legendary singer Manna Dey dies at 94

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Legendary Indian singer Manna Dey has died at the age of 94 at a Bangalore hospital following a recurring lung infection and renal failure. Born Prabodh Chandra Dey on May 1, 1919, the versatile singer began his playback career in 1943 with the film Tamanna and has sung over 3,500 songs in Hindi, Bengali, Assamese and other regional languages. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 1971, the Padma Bhushan in 2005 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2007. Dey's greatest hits include 'Ae meri zohrajabeen' from the film Waqt (1965), 'Puchho na kaise bitayi raina' (Meri Surat Teri Ankhen, 1963), 'Pyar hua ikrar hua' (Shree 420, 1955) and 'Ek chatur naar' (Padosan, 1968).

Oct 24, 2013

Aboriginal festival brings desert culture to wider community Duration: 02:14

Aboriginal groups from across Central Australia meet for the inaugural Mbantua festival to share desert indigenous culture with the broader Australian community. Duration: 02:14

Oct 24, 2013