She never went to college, but Kangana Ranaut got the chance to enjoy campus life when she stayed in a Delhi University hostel to prepare for her role in the romantic comedy “Tanu Weds Manu”. In the film, Kangana plays a resident student of Delhi University. The 23-year-old stayed at the PG Women’s Hostel in [...]
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When Kangana stayed at Delhi University hostel
February 2nd, 2011 |
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Court pulls up government in Amar Singh tapping case
February 2nd, 2011 |
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The Supreme Court Wednesday pulled up the central government and other contenders in the Amar Singh wire tapping case for filing a “very casual and vague” affidavit and asked them to file a fresh one. The apex court bench of Justices G.S. Singhvi and A.K. Ganguly said casual and vague affidavits have been filed by [...]
Question of PMK-DMK alliance doesn’t arise now: Karunanidhi
February 2nd, 2011 |
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DMK chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.Karunanidhi Tuesday said the question of PMK being part of a DMK-led alliance to fight the ensuing assembly elections does not arise now. Karunanidhi’s remark came on his return from New Delhi. Asked if PMK would be a part of the DMK alliance, Karunanidhi told reporters that the [...]
India, US plan several high-level visits ahead of April dialogue
February 2nd, 2011 |
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India and the US plan to exchange a series of high level visits ahead of the April round of their strategic dialogue in New Delhi to keep up the momentum built during President Barack Obama’s India visit. The dialogue headed by Indian External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton [...]
I would like to do something special for World Cup: Gautam Gambhir
January 31st, 2011 |
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When Gautam Gambhir was dropped from the 2007 World Cup squad, he was so disappointed that he almost quit cricket. As he makes his World Cup debut at home, one of the world’s most exciting opening batsmen says he would like to do something “special” for the home crowd, “like my unbeaten 150 against Sri [...]
‘Yeh Saali Zindagi’ about twisted tales of love
January 31st, 2011 |
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Known for making realistic and thrilling cinema with romance as an integral part, director Sudhir Mishra returns with “Yeh Saali Zindagi”, about the unpredictability of life and complexity in relationships. What happens when you are screwed in love? Irrfan Khan, Arunoday Singh, Chitrangada Singh and Aditi Rao Hydari will show you the quirky, romantic coincidences [...]
Return to Delhi, Chidambaram tells Sushma,Jaitley
January 25th, 2011 |
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram Tuesday asked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley to respect the orders of the Jammu and Kashmir government and call off their planned flag-hoisting in Srinagar by giving up the “path of confrontation”. “I would request the two leaders of the opposition and their colleagues to [...]
BJP to go ahead with yatra, Nitish expresses disapproval
January 25th, 2011 |
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In a day of high drama, three top BJP leaders were prevented from leaving Jammu airport and later arrested to thwart the party’s controversial flag-hoisting in Srinagar on Jan 26. Even as the BJP dug in its heels, its top ally, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed open disapproval of the move. The stand-off between [...]
Australian to sue Delhi CWG for unpaid bills
January 20th, 2011 |
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An Australian company is suing the Delhi Commonwealth Games Organising Committee over unpaid bills, said an official who has given his lawyers the names of other businesses that may want to join the legal action. ABC.net.au reported that the Australian company that was behind the opening and closing ceremonies is now taking legal action against [...]
I thought Bollywood was saturated: Singer Monica Dogra
January 19th, 2011 |
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It takes a lot to say no to a Bollywood offer, especially when it comes from Aamir Khan Productions, but not for singer Monica Dogra. The debutante was not interested in auditioning for “Dhobi Ghat” because she thought Bollywood was stuck in its cliches. “I wasn’t too interested initially in Bollywood. That was my first [...]
Delhi schools reopen as cold wave offers respite
January 17th, 2011 |
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Schools in Delhi reopened Monday after the biting cold of earlier weeks abated somewhat, putting an end to the extended winter vacation. The schools run by the Delhi government, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and private managements reopened after the government extended their closure till Jan 13 due to the intense cold wave. The [...]
Delhi Metro’s Sarita Vihar-Badarpur line opens Friday
January 14th, 2011 |
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Delhi Metro’s five-km elevated Sarita Vihar-Badarpur section will begin operations from Friday, a statement said. A Delhi Metro statement said the stretch – with stations at Mohan Estate, Tughlakabad and Badarpur – will mainly benefit commuters in south Delhi and Faridabad (Haryana). Services will commence from 8 a.m. Friday. From Saturday, the timings will be [...]
Onions at Rs.5 per kg soon? Traders say so
January 13th, 2011 |
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Onions may sell for as low as Rs.5 per kg fom next week with the market set to be flooded with a new harvest, the Azadpur wholesale vegetable traders association here said Thursday. “The new harvest begins after Lohri, so the wholesale market will be flooded with a huge amount of onions, due to which [...]
After 10 years, Farah Khan teams up with Aamir again
January 13th, 2011 |
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Now that her “Tees Maar Khan” is over and done with, filmmaker Farah Khan is all set indulge in her first love, choreography. She’s been asked by Aamir Khan to choreograph a song for “Delhi Belly”. Confirming her professional reunion with Aamir after 10 years, Farah says, “Yes, I’m doing a song for Aamir’s ‘Delhi [...]
Delhi road rage: Jet Airways pilot granted bail
January 12th, 2011 |
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Jet Airways pilot Vikas Agarwal was granted bail Wednesday morning, a day after he allegedly ran his car over another driver in a case of road rage in the capital’s upscale Khan Market, police said. “It was a bailable offence,” a senior police official told IANS. The accused was charged under Section 279 (rash driving) [...]
Jagan’s show of strength in Delhi – with some Congress participation
January 11th, 2011 |
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Accompanied by thousands of supporters, former Congress MP Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy arrived in the capital Tuesday and began a daylong fast in a show of strength that included two Congress MPs to highlight the woes of farmers and protest the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal ruling on the sharing of river waters. Jagan, along with about [...]
‘Dhobi Ghat’ my personal tribute to Mumbai: Kiran Rao
January 10th, 2011 |
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Kolkata girl Kiran Rao, who moved here after finishing her masters in mass communication from Delhi’s Jamia and found both love and a career, says her directorial debut “Dhobi Ghat” is her personal tribute to the city of dreams. “Actually, I wanted to make something on Mumbai. It’s about the city and how it makes [...]
Pranab, Mamata discuss Bengal law and order, alliance
January 10th, 2011 |
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Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee discussed the law and order situation in West Bengal with Congress heavyweight Pranab Mukherjee here and the formation of an alliance ahead of the assembly polls later this year. Banerjee, the union railway minister, and Mukherjee, the finance minister, held talks Sunday night. “Whenever we get time, we talk between [...]
Sad to lose Pathan, happy to have Gilchrist: Priety
January 8th, 2011 |
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Kings XI Punjab co-owner and Bollywood star Priety Zinta said she was disappointed to lose all-rounder Irfan Pathan but glad to buy former Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist in the first session of auction for the fourth leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Saturday. Kings XI Punjab went all out to buy their former player [...]
Great to be a part of home team, says Sreesanth
January 8th, 2011 |
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India’s temperamental fast bowler Shantakumaran Sreesanth was happy to be a part of his home team as the Kochi franchise bought him for $900,000 during the players’ auction for Indian Premier League (IPL) season four here Saturday. “Thanks a lot for ur support and wishes..gr8 to be in home team..kochi,” Sreesanth tweeted. Sreesanth had a [...]