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November 25, 2015 6:48 PM

Indian cinema greatly influenced my work: Nikita Mikhalkov

The celebrated Russian filmmaker Nikita Mikhalkov has said that Indian cinema has impacted him a lot and has greatly influenced his work. Addressing media at the International Film Festival of India, IFFI in Goa today, he said that Indian cinema is an entirely different planet for him. <br/>&l...

November 25, 2015 6:26 PM

UN launches campaign for action on violence against women

Iconic India Gate is being illuminated in orange colour this evening to commemorate International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, observed each year on November 25th around the world. <br/><br/>Delhi Metro is also displaying the messages of ending violence against wome...

November 25, 2015 6:21 PM

I stand by my statement: Aamir Khan on intolerance

Under attack over his remarks on intolerance, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan today asserted that he stood by his comments. He also made it clear that neither he nor his wife Kiran Rao have any intention of leaving the country. <br/><br/>Aamir issued a statement in Mumbai saying he is pro...

November 25, 2015 6:14 PM

Cong to raise intolerance, inflation,farmer suicide issues in Parliament

The Congress today said discussion should take place in Parliament on intolerance, inflation, floods and farmers suicide. Briefing media in New Delhi, party senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad claimed that incidents of communal tension and intolerance have considerably increased and the issue should be a...

November 25, 2015 6:14 PM

14th Mumbai International film Festival to be held from Jan 28

The 14 the edition of Mumbai International film Festival (MIFFI) for Documentary, Short and Animation films will be held between January 28 to February 3, 2016 in Mumbai. National Award winning actor Jackie Shroff will be the brand ambassador of the documentary festival. This was announced by the Di...

November 25, 2015 6:14 PM

BJP Parliamentary Party meet underway to discuss strategy for winter session

BJP Parliamentary Party executive meeting is underway in New Delhi to discuss the strategy for the winter session of Parliament beginning tomorrow. The meeting which is taking place at Prime Minister's residence is being attended by BJP president Amit Shah, senior party leaders L K Advani and M...

November 25, 2015 6:07 PM

Online Quiz Bharat Ko Janiye launched for Indian Diaspora

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today launched an online quiz program, called Bharat Ko Janiye, for the Indian diaspora. The quiz is targeted for the Indian diaspora youth across the globe.<br/><br/> It is intended to educate them about India's progress in various fields lik...

November 25, 2015 5:06 PM

SIMI secret meting case: NIA court to deliver verdict tomorrow

In Kochi, the NIA special court will pronounce the quantum of punishment tomorrow afternoon for the Students Islamic Movements of India, SIMI activists in the secret meeting case of 2006. The NIA court in Kochi found five person guilty in the secret meeting case in a verdict today. <br/><br...

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