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Bigg Boss 8: Gautam Gulati, Diandra Soares Flirt in Bathroom: Viewers Blast them

Diandra Soares and Gautam Gulati locked in a bathroom: The promo for the episode, which will be aired on Friday, has shocked many viewers.

Nov 28, 2014

Sachin appeals to India to back boxer Sarita Devi

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday reiterated his support for ace Indian boxer Sarita Devi and also urged the nation to support her. Sachin, who met sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal in New Delhi, said that he had received assurance from the sports minister as well as boxing federation regarding the same.

Nov 26, 2014

Sachin Tendulkar Urges India to Back Sarita Devi

Sachin Tendulkar has urged India to back boxer L Sarita Devi, who has been suspended by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) after she refused to accept her bronze medal during the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon.

Nov 26, 2014

'Happy New Year', 'Transporter' Stunt Choreographers for 'Vijay 58'?

"Vijay 58" is expected to hit the screens for Diwali 2015, but there is no official confirmation in this regard.

Nov 25, 2014

Kathak danseuse Sitara Devi passes away after prolonged illness

Mumbai, Nov 25 (ANI): Eminent Kathak danseuse Sitara Devi died early Tuesday following prolonged illness. She was 94. Sitara Devi was on ventilator and her condition was serious while she was admitted to the Jaslok Hospital, said her son-in-law. Sitara Devi became a Kathak legend and is known as a pioneering force in bringing the genre to Bollywood. She is the recipient of prestigious awards like Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Padma Shri and Kalidas Samman. Sitara Devi was born in the family of Brahmin 'kathakar' Sukhdev Maharaj in Kolkata in 1920. When she turned 11, the family moved to Mumbai, where she impressed Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore with a three-hour solo recital. The funeral of eminent Kathak legend will take place Thursday morning. She is survived by a son and a daughter. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled on the loss. The PMO tweeted, "PM has condoled the passing away of noted Kathak dancer Sitara Devi. PM also recalled her rich contribution to Kathak."

Nov 25, 2014

Allu Arjun-Trivikram Film to Release on 5 February; Will it Clash with 'Rudhramadevi'?

Allu Arjun will have at least two releases next year including the Trivikram project and the historic drama "Rudhramadevi."

Nov 25, 2014

Noted Kathak Dancer Sitara Devi Passes Away; Funeral to be held on Thursday

Sitara Devi was admitted to Cumballa Hill Hospital and Heart Institute, but she was shifted to Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai after her health deteriorated.

Nov 25, 2014

SAI Defends Boxing India's Decision to Showcause Sarita Devi

Sports Authority of India (SAI) Director General Jiji Thomson on Monday defended Boxing India's (BI) decision to shoot off a showcause notice to suspended female pugilist L Sarita Devi.

Nov 24, 2014

'Bigg Boss 8': Nigaar Khan Eliminated from the Reality Show

"Bigg Boss 8" host Salman Khan on "Weekend Ka Vaar", announced that Karishma and Dimpy were safe, but Sonali and Nigaar are still in the danger zone.

Nov 23, 2014

2014 SAFF Women's Championship: Indian Defeat Nepal 6-0 to Retain Title

The Indian national football team won the SAFF Women's Championship for the third straight time, defeating Nepal 6-0 in the final in Islamabad on Friday.

Nov 21, 2014

Training aircraft crashes in Indore, 2 injured

Indore/New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): A training aircraft of Madhya Pradesh Flying Club crashed at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore on Wednesday, seriously injuring two instructor pilots. The two instructors have reportedly suffered severe injuries and have been rushed to hospital for treatment. (Retd) Wing Commander Praful Bakshi said that we have to ascertain that our system in civil aviation is properly designed to undertake the training of pilots. Meanwhile, investigation has been ordered into the incident.

Nov 19, 2014