Interview

Siddharth Mallya Defends Deepika In His Sid Sessions

Siddharth Mallya recently made a surprising debut on youtube with a new show titled Sid Sessions. The first episode manages to evoke a few laughs and will surely endear quite a few people to Vijay Mallya’s son. Watch the video to get the complete story.

Oct 30, 2014

Bangladesh Book Fair thrown open to bibliophiles in Kolkata

Kolkata, Oct 26 (ANI): As a part of cultural cooperation programmes between India and Bangladesh, Bangladesh Book Fair kicked-off in Kolkata. The book fair, being held at Rabindra Sadan, was inaugurated by West Bengal's Education Minister Partho Chatterjee. Chatterjee said that an initiative was underway as a part of which poets from West Bengal and Bangladesh will collaborate to write a book. A visitor to the book fair, Shreyoshi Bandhopadhay, said such initiatives help bridge the gaps created by borders. The fair has been organised by Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata in collaboration with the country's Bureau of Export Promotion and Gyan O Srijonshil Prakashak Samiti and has 35 publications houses participating

Oct 26, 2014

Infosys' CEO Sikka speaks during a news conference at company's headquarters in Bangalore

Sikka Reboots Infosys to Become Industry Bellwether Again

Sikka has got cracking to renew the $8.3-billion company's efforts to catch up with the industry's revenue growth in double-digit.

Oct 14, 2014

TMC blames government for blast in West Bengal

Kolkata, Oct 12 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) party blamed the Central government for the blast in West Bengal, saying the intrusion of members of extremist groups into the state led to the incident. Two suspected militants were killed and one sustained injuries in an explosion at a TMC leader's house in Burdwan district on October 2. TMC leader Partha Chatterjee said that the Central government is not serious and competent enough to depute border guards and that is why illegal migrants are intruding into West Bengal. He also said the wing of ruling BJP and Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) are disrupting the peaceful situation in the state to reap political benefits. Meanwhile, National Investigation Agency (NIA) is also assisting the state police in the case.

Oct 12, 2014

America lobbying to be India s best friend: Indian American on Modi s US visit

New York, Sep 27 (ANI): Indian American Hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal said that America was lobbying to be India's best friend now while earlier they used to pay more attention to Pakistan. He applauded Modi's smart move as he visited Japan and Brazil and met with the Chinese Premier in India before coming to US. Chatwal also said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA government exudes confidence as it came to power with absolute majority. He also said that Indian American, he and other community is expecting good relations between India and US so that the country becomes investment friendly.

Sep 27, 2014

JandK Floods: Safe victims share traumatic experience

Mumbai/ Srinagar, Sept 13 (ANI): In their moment of rejoice, the victims who after undergoing the nightmare of being stranded in the Kashmir floods, returned to the safety and embrace of their loved ones in Mumbai. Nearly 200 people have been reportedly killed and thousands have been left stranded or homeless in one of the devastating floods that hit Jammu and Kashmir. People shared their traumatic experience in the floods. Some said that the situation was rather grim whereas others were of the view that besides the army, the locals were also very supportive to the stranded flood victims. On his return, one of the victims Vikas Agrawal, attributed his safe return to the selfless help by a local travel agent. The Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai witnessed poignant and emotional moments as anxious people saw their friends and family return after experiencing a natural disaster that has shaken up the entire nation.

Sep 13, 2014

Muslims participate in Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with great enthusiasm in Kanpur

Kanpur, Sep 09 (ANI): Kanpur situated in the northern part of Uttar Pradesh is a city known for religious importance. People from different religious faiths live here with amity and brotherhood. They enthusiastically celebrate and participate in each other’s festivals as well. One such instance can be seen during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. Here Muslims participates enthusiastically with there Hindu brothers to celebrate the occasion. Ganesh Chaturthi falls during the month of August- September and is celebrated with utmost devotion all over the country. On this day idols of Lord Ganesha are installed and decorated and hymns are chanted as the rituals are performed. The Muslims in Kanpur also install the Idol of Ganesha and perform the rituals in the same manner as their Hindus brothers does.

Sep 9, 2014

Devotees bid adieu to Lord Ganesha

Mumbai/Pune, Sep 08 (ANI): Thousands of devotees in Mumbai on Monday bid farewell to Lord Ganesha, as they thronged to immerse the idol after completion of the 10-day festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. Mumbai witnessed a beeline of devotees with huge idols of Ganesha walking across streets or on trucks and other vehicles. Security measures were beefed up across the state as thousands of devotees took to streets to bid a colourful farewell to Ganesha. Ganesha is regarded and worshipped as an index of knowledge and also the harbinger of auspicious tidings. The annual festival of Ganesha Chaturthi usually falls between August and September.

Sep 8, 2014

Bollywood stars dazzle cultural festival on Ganesh Chaturthi in Pune

Pune, Sep 06 (ANI): A cultural festival in Pune dazzled audience with classical dance performances by Bollywood stars.Veteran Bollywood actress and a noted classical dancer, Hema Malini opened the event with a stunning 'Ganesh Vandana' performance with daughter, Esha Deol, in honour of Lord Ganesha. The performance was a part of the Pune Festival which is held every year during the festive season of Ganesh Chaturthi and has completed 25 successful years last year. Bollywood Actress Gracy Singh, along with her group, also presented a dance performance. Chairman of the Pune Festival Committee, Suresh Kalmadi said that they hoped to turn Pune into a tourist destination.

Sep 6, 2014

Bakhtiyaar And Tanaaz's Ganpati Dance Badi Door Se Aye Hai

Its a festive season of our favourite god lord Ganesha and all the Television shows are doing their best to celebrate it in the best possible way. The comedy show Badi Door Se Aye Hai will be having a special episode where Bakhtiyaar Irani and Tanaaz Irani will performing on the song dedicated to lord Ganesha. Watch the video to know more...

Sep 5, 2014

Raveena Tandon launches her chat show 'Simply Baatein'

Mumbai, Sep 04 (ANI): Raveena Tondon launched her new chat show 'Simply Baatein with Raveena’ produced by GR8 Entertainment it’s an interactive chat show where the host will address issues under a collective umbrella of 'womanhood' with fun, frolic and expert advice from the celebrated personalities of their selective fields. The first guest on Raveena's show is none other than Sussanne Khan. As Raveena's topic for the episode was 'home decor' which will go on air on Sony PAL channel this Sunday, September 7 at 7 pm.

Sep 4, 2014

Vivek Oberoi Spotted Doing Ganpati Visarjan

Every year our Bollywood celebs celebrate ganesh chaturthi with a lot of joy. Vivek Oberoi's house every year keeps Ganpati for 5 days. He was here spotted doing visarjan of Lord Ganesh on the 5th day and prayed for the well being of his family.

Sep 3, 2014

B'town celebs revel in festive spirit, immerse Lord Ganesha in Mumbai

Mumbai, Sep 3 (ANI): Bollywood celebrities took part in processions and chanted hyms as they immersed idol of Hindu god Ganesha on Tuesday, the fifth day of 10-day popular Hindu festival, symbolising a ritual see-off of his journey towards his abode. Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi celebrated the immersion of the deity of prosperity, Ganesha, with religious pageantry along with his family. During the immersion ceremonies the Ganesha idols are taken through the streets in a procession accompanied by dancing and singing, and are immersed in a river or the sea in accordance with Hindu faith symbolizing a ritual see-off of his journey towards his abode in "Kailash", while taking away with him the misfortunes of all mankind.

Sep 3, 2014

Fire breaks out at Chatterjee International building in Kolkata

Kolkata, Sep 02 (ANI): Fire broke out on the 15th floor of the landmark Chatterjee International building near Park Street in Kolkata on Tuesday morning. Four fire tenders were rushed to control the situation. Since the fire broke out before the office hours, the police said the possibility of any person being trapped in the building, which houses many private and government offices, is less. The area has been cordoned off to conduct the firefighting operations in the busy area. The cause of fire or extent of damage is yet to be ascertained, the police said.

Sep 2, 2014

Bollywood Celebs Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi

It's festive time in Mumbai and all our Bollywood celebs are in a festive mood. Many Bollywood celebs like every year celebrate the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. Bollywood celebs such as Hrithik Roshan, Jeetendra, Rani Mukerji, Randhir Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi, Govinda, Nana Patekar, Shilpa Shetty, Anil Kapoor, Ameesha Patel and many more were here spotted celebrating this year.

Sep 1, 2014

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