Ludhiana hosts a glitzy fashion showAugust 22nd, 2009 LUDHIANA - Models swayed on the ramp adorning exquisite collections by designers during a fashion show in Ludhiana. The show was a part of the Blenders Pride Magical Nights tour, a multi-city fashion show series, which began on July 22 in Guwahati.
Case against 38 bogus voters in DelhiMay 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - For the first time in the history of democratic India, 38 voters have been identified and booked for casting votes at more than one booth in the national capital last week. 'This is the first time when someone has been identified for duplicate voting.
'NSA revocation is a slap on Mayawati's government'May 10th, 2009 LUCKNOW - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Varun Gandhi Sunday said the recommendation of a court panel to revoke the stringent National Security Act (NSA) against him was a slap on the face of the Mayawati government in Uttar Pradesh. 'The recommendation to revoke the NSA against me has come as a defeat for the state government.
Why should voting day be declared a holiday: Kiran BediMay 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Voicing unhappiness over the low voter turnout in the national capital, of around 40 percent, former police officer Kiran Bedi said Thursday that voting day should not be made a public holiday. 'The message is loud and clear...
Stars flock to Punjab, but not for politicsApril 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood star Salman Khan descended in Gurdaspur district of Punjab to root for actor-politician Vinod Khanna, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate. But he was an exception.
Poll nomination process to begin in Delhi SaturdayApril 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Delhi State Election Commission Friday announced that the nomination process for candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections will begin Saturday. Details of the nomination process, which will culminate April 18, will be available in the commission's website, Delhi's chief electoral officer Satbir Silas Bedi said.
Navy to take ONGC's help to salvage helicopter wreckageApril 6th, 2009 PANAJI - Unable to salvage the wreckage of a Naval helicopter, that had crashed off Goa last month, the Indian Navy has sought expertise from the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) in recovering the debris from the seabed. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the inauguration of facilities at the INS Hansa for parking MIG 29 fighter planes, being acquired by the Indian Navy from Russia, commander in chief of the Western Naval Command Vice Admiral J.S.
'Kiran Bedi' - only for Malashri's fans (Kannada Film Review)March 28th, 2009 Film: 'Kiran Bedi'; Cast: Malashri, Sreenivasa Murthy, Ashish Vidyarthi, Rangayana Raghu, Suchayeendra Prasad, Sadhu Kokila and others; Screenplaywriter-director: Om Prakash Rao; Camera: Vishnuvardhan; Music Director-Lyricst: Hamsalekha; Editor: Lakshman Reddy; Rating: **
Kannada filmmaker Om Prakash Rao, known as a remix specialist, comes out with another in the genre with 'Kiran Bedi'. The film is a mix of several unsuccessful non-Kannada movies and is mainly inspired by Telugu director Rajamouli's 'Vikramarkudu', which starred Ravi Teja and Anushka.
Should voting be compulsory? Of course, say many IndiansMarch 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Voting should be made compulsory -- that seems to be the general consensus binding celebrities and common people alike as the country hurtles towards another election, though politicians themselves are divided. Making voting mandatory may be a controversial move, but there seemed to be little debate on the matter with an overwhelming number of people that IANS spoke to for it.
Kiran Bedi proposes community informal courtsMarch 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Police officer-turned-TV anchor Kiran Bedi Thursday proposed informal courts for communities like Residents Welfare Associations (RWA) to resolve small issues amicably without being dragged to higher courts. 'Whether it's a fight over parking space or losing your pet dog, you run to the police for every small thing.
Paper leak kingpin slipped out on bail - and into another scamFebruary 16th, 2009 LUCKNOW - He's a railway ticket examiner but has four houses in this Uttar Pradesh capital. He was arrested in December as the alleged mastermind behind leaking exam papers of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) but was released on bail.
Reality show opens helpline to cater to wider audienceJanuary 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Reality show 'Aap Ki Kachehri', which serves as an alternate dispute redressal forum for the public, has opened its doors for a wider audience by launching a new helpline. People who wish to solve their personal and professional issues amicably and voluntarily, can now call 022-66157735 to put their cases across to the show's panel so that Kiran Bedi, a retired IPS officer who hosts the show, can provide a solution for the same, said a press release.
Monica Bedi to turn over new leaf on 34th birthdayJanuary 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Monica Bedi says she has put her troubled past behind her and is back to what she knows best - acting. With a TV show and few films in hand, the actress was all set to turn over a new life on her 34th birthday Sunday.
Rock star to villager, Purab Kohli explores diverse rolesJanuary 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Purab Kohli, who was applauded for his longhaired-goatied rock star look in the hit film 'Rock On!', will now be seen as a villager in his forthcoming film '42 Kms', about marathon running. 'I'm playing the son of a farmer in '42 Kms'.
Thought of working with Aamir makes Mona Singh nervousDecember 26th, 2008 NEW DELHI - Indian television's 'Ugly Betty' Mona Singh, who is set to make her big screen debut with Aamir Khan-starrer 'Three Idiots', says she is excited but also nervous about working with the superstar. 'Aamir is so good.
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