India

Veena Malik to do Item Numbers

Pakistani actress and model Veena Malik, who has been firmly in the news following nude photo shoots for FHM India, is reportedly to be next seen in a forthcoming Bollywood film, as an item girl.

Dec 14, 2011

Mahek Chahal Clarifies Rumour about Her Relationship with Salman

Bollywood actress Mahek Chahal, who was recently evicted from the Indian reality television show "Bigg Boss" has spoken out against rumors connecting her to actor Salman Khan, calling them "baseless".

Dec 14, 2011

14 Bird Species are Critically Endangered: Ministry of Environments and Forests

It is a tragic reality that there are as many as 14 species of Indian birds that are critically endangered; these include the Indian Vulture, the Bengal Florican (or the Bengal Bustard) and the Red-Headed Vulture. The information was released via a press release by the Indian Ministry of Environments and Forests.

Dec 14, 2011

People Pay Candlelight Tribute to AMRI Fire Victims (PHOTOS)

Thousands of people led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday night paid candlelight tribute to the victims of AMRI Hospital fire accident that claimed 93 lives.

Dec 13, 2011

India Gold Expected to Fall Due to Weak Equity Markets

Gold futures, which hit their lowest level in a week, are likely to extend losses following weak equity markets, while silver is likely to extend losses by more than 2 percent following the yellow metal.

Dec 12, 2011

2G Scam: CBI Files Chargesheet Against Essar and Loop Executives

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday filed fraud and criminal conspiracy charges against five executives at Essar Group and Loop Telecom in connection the 2G spectrum scam.

Dec 12, 2011

Superstar Rajinikanth Turns 62

Indian actor Rajinikanth is celebrating his 62 birthday on Monday.

Dec 12, 2011

Mullaperiyar Dam Issue: DMK Begins Fast to Draw Centre's Attention

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leaders Monday began a day-long fast in different parts of the state to draw the Centre's attention towards the controversial Mullaperiyar Dam issue.

Dec 12, 2011

RBI's Reference Rate for Dollar Today (Dec 12, 2011)

The Reserve Bank of India Monday fixed the reference rate for the US dollar at 52.4238 rupees and the euro at 69.9405 rupees.

Dec 12, 2011

'Bigg Boss' Contestant Mahek Chahal Says She 'Won Many Hearts'

Mahek Chahal who was evicted on Sunday from the house of Indian TV reality show Bigg Boss- 5 said that she won many hearts.

Dec 12, 2011

BSE Sensex Falls Following Dip in Industrial Output

The BSE Sensex extended losses to 0.7 percent on Monday after government data showed the industrial output in October contracted 5.1 percent, a much sharper-than-expected drop.

Dec 12, 2011

Movie Review: Ricky vs Bahl

"Ladies vs Ricky Bahl" is a film about today's women who never sits back and weeps but seek vengeance or at least get even with their offender. Ranveer Singh and Anuska Sharma's pair in the film is awesome. It reminds me of their first film "Band Baaja Baaraat,"

Dec 11, 2011