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Russia: Appeal Planned Against Gita Verdict

Prosecutors in Russia are planning to file an appeal against a verdict that rejected their call to ban a translated version of the holy book of the Hindus, the Bhagavad Gita, which they describe as "extremist literature."

Jan 27, 2012

Padma Awards Announced (Full List)

The President of India has approved the conferment of Padma Awards-2012. This year the President has approved 109 awards including one duo case (counted as one) and 14 in the category of Foreigners/ NRIs/ PIOs/ Posthumous.

Jan 25, 2012

Zee Cine Awards 2012: Ranbir Kapoor Wins Best Actor, Vidya Balan is Best Actress

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor won the Best Actor (Popular) award, at the 2012 Zee Cine Awards, for his performance in Imtiaz Ali's film "Rockstar " (2011). The film also bagged the Best Film (Popular) award and Imtiaz Ali won the Best Director award.

Jan 23, 2012

Bangalore Dog Menace: Strays Don't Spare Bikers; They Give Dangerous Chase

For many, riding on Bangalore city's busy and pothole-ridden roads is safer than riding on the city's bylanes because there are chances of being chased down by stray dogs.

Jan 17, 2012

DGCA Says Kingfisher Airlines Unsafe to Fly, Should Shut Down

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the regulatory body for the aviation industry, has said that cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines is unsafe to fly and should be wound up.

Jan 5, 2012

Govt to Resume Audit of Defense Lands

Defense Minister AK Antony said that the government has decided to resume Audit of defense lands and will prepare a data on encroachment on defense lands.

Dec 21, 2011

Where is Sharmila's 11-Year Fight Against AFSPA Heading to?

Irom Chanu Sharmila, a human rights activist from Manipur, Wednesday completed 11 years of her fast-unto-death against the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) of 1985. The 39-year-old activist launched the fast on Nov. 2, 2000, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the AFSPA. Will the govt ever heed to her demands, or will she lose her life fighting for the withdrawal of the AFSPA?

Nov 3, 2011

Diwali Disturbs Man's Best Friend

Horrifying time for pets, especially man's best friend, has arrived. You may hear dogs bark every night but not during Diwali season. With people bursting firecrackers everywhere - on the streets, by-lanes and terraces, stray animals bear the worst brunt of Diwali celebrations.

Oct 25, 2011

Delhi HC Acquits 3 Accused in Shivani Bhatnagar Murder Case

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday acquitted former Haryana cadre IPS officer Ravi Kant Sharma and two others who were accused in the Shivani Bhatnagar murder case, giving them the benefit of doubt.

Oct 12, 2011

Bollywood and Controversy: A Rundown of Some Controversial Films

Bollywood films on controversial subjects and with scenes that fall afoul of India's Central Board of Film Certification are nothing new. Most recently, Pankaj Kapoor's "Mausam" earned the wrath of the Indian Air Force (IAF), who demanded the deletion and re-working of certain scenes.

Oct 2, 2011