Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) All work and no play can make a TV show set a dull place! So, to add some fun, actor Vatsal Sheth decided to pull a fast one on Sanjeeda Sheikh on the set of “Ek Hasina Thi” recently. While shooting in the wee hours of the morning recently, Vatsal insisted he […]
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday described as positive the reports that Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung would be consulting all the political parties in his efforts to form a government in Delhi. A constitution bench of Chief Justice H.L. Dattu, Justice J.Chelameswar, Justice A.K.Sikri, Justice R.K.Agrawal and Justice Arun Mishra said that as […]
Chennai, Oct 30 (IANS) Violence erupted in coastal Tamil Nadu Thursday after a Sri Lankan court sentenced five Indian fishermen to death on charges of smuggling drugs. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to instruct the Indian high commission in Colombo to secure the best legal counsel for the five […]
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday condoled the loss of lives in a landslide in Sri Lanka. An official release said the prime minister in a message wished speedy recovery to those injured. At least 14 people were killed and around 200 others went missing in the landslide on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Shaban Bukhari, formally named the new Naib Imam of Delhi’s Jama Masjid, Thursday said he was bitterly opposed to “communal politics” and stood for harmony in the country. “I am against the politics of hate. I will try to spread the message of peace and harmony. I will try to engage […]
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) All the IITs will adopt 10 villages each and help the government to develop a model for their development as a part of the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, an official said Friday. “The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi held workshops few months back for Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, meant for developing rural […]
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Rising star Rashid Khan is planning another title assault at the $300,000 Panasonic Open India, seven months after claiming a ‘life changing’ first Asian Tour victory at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC). However, he will face strong challenges from the Asian Tour stars and talented Indian luminaries who include 2002 Order […]
Varanasi, Oct 30 (IANS) A Japanese delegation led by Kyoto Deputy Mayor Kenichi Ogasawara visited Varanasi Thursday and met district officials, the city mayor and three legislators. Officials said the Ogasawara visited many places including Sarnath where he spent considerable time at the Dhamma Stupa. The visit is part of the initiatives being taken under the […]
Greater Noida, Oct 30 (IANS) Vaishavi Sinha played the only under-par round on Day 2 to grab the lead in leg 13 of the Hero Women’s Professional Golf Tour at Jaypee Greens here Thursday. She carded the day’s lowest score of 1 under 71 in difficult conditions as overnight leader Sharmila Nicollet slipped to the second […]
Panaji, Oct 30 (IANS) Pune FC will be eager to kick-off their Durand Cup campaign with a win when they face Goan side Churchill Brothers in their quarterfinal stage Group IV opener at the Raia Sports Complex here Friday. The game which will be Pune FC’s first official game of the season will also be coach […]