Hyderabad, March 20 (IANS) Loksatta Party president Jayaprakash Narayan plans to contest for Lok Sabha from Malakjgiri constituency here. He told reporters Thursday that he has received several requests from people from all walks of life, well-wishers and even major political parties to fight Lok Sabha elections. Jayaprakash was elected to Andhra Pradesh assembly in 2009 […]
Dharamsala, March 20 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Thursday slammed the BJP’s ideological parent, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), saying even Sardar Patel described “it as a poisonous outfit that can destroy the nation”. “Sardar Patel-ji ne kaha tha ki RSS ek zehreela sangathan hai (Sardar Patel has said the RSS is poisonous outfit) and […]
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Bollywood’s disco king Mithun Chakraborty tried his hand at rapping for the first time for reality show “Dance India Dance Lil Masters Season 3” (DID). He says it was a new and enthralling experience for him. The veteran has sung a special rap number to introduce the Super 16 kids, skippers and […]
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday expressed sadness at the death of noted writer Khushwant Singh and said his works had delighted generations of readers. “I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Khushwant Singh,” the president said in a message to Rahul Singh, the writer’s son. “A prolific writer […]
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama Thursday said here that there should be no place for stigma against leprosy patients in the society. Addressing the patients suffering from leprosy and their family members, he said: “It is very important for the people affected by leprosy to be accepted by the society as […]
Panaji, March 20 (IANS) The Congress has found a way of attacking the BJP as well as Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar during the Lok Sabha polls campaign, especially in the mining belt, using Parrikar’s speeches. Congress state president John Fernandes Thursday told office bearers and senior leaders that Parrikar’s speeches, especially one made in 2012, where […]
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Acclaimed actress Tisca Chopra Thursday mourned the death of her grand-uncle, celebrated writer-journalist Khushwant Singh. Her memories of him are about “candour humour and single malts”. “Candour humour and single malts, that’s what you brought to us… may you find it wherever you are. Will miss you Khushi uncle,” Tisca posted on […]
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) TV actor Amir Ali returns to comedy show “FIR” after over a year and says that his character of inspector Bajrang Pandey will be presented in a new avatar. The SAB TV’s popular show stars Kavita Kaushik as Chandramukhi Chautala. “I am glad that I have been called back to ‘FIR’. I […]
Chennai, March 20 (IANS) After making it big with corruption-based hit Tamil film “Nimirnthu Nil”, filmmaker Samuthirakani is attempting at women-centric drama with “Kitna” and says it will feature Amala Paul in the lead role. “My next project ‘Kitna’ will be set against the backdrop of a forest. Amala Paul will essay a dual role, which […]
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) “Ragini MMS 2” director Bhushan Patel seems to be impressed with the film’s producer Ekta Kapoor and says she knows the pulse of the audience and often comes up with valuable tips. “Ragini MMS 2” has been made under Ekta’s banner Balaji Motion Pictures, which churned out hits like “Love Sex Dhoka”, […]