Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has stated his willingness to undergo a narco analysis test to help establish the truth in the sexual abuse case registered against him under the POCSO Act. He maintains his innocence and alleges the case is an attempt to defame him.
The Central Information Commission (CIC) attains its full strength after nine years with the appointment of Raj Kumar Goyal as chief and eight other information commissioners.
'At a time when there was little awareness of world music, playing western tunes on eastern instruments like the flute and the dholak, blending vocal polyphony with Indian folk and contemporary styles, Salilkaku created a new musical genre in Bengal called Gana Sangeet.'
Aamir Khan invited friends and colleagues from the film industry for a special screening of his new film, Sitaare Zameen Par, in Mumbai.
Members of the film industry trouped in to say their last goodbyes to Manoj Kumar at a prayer meet held on Sunday evening.
According to Raj Bhavan, Governor Uikey expressed during the meeting that she had already made to all the sections of the society to solve the problem through peaceful dialogue amicably.
Sukanya Verma captures everything Reema Kagti has created so far and where you can watch it.
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.
The 55th International Film Festival of India kicked off in India's party venue, Goa, and the stars added to the dazzle.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday condemned the drone bomb attacks on civilians as acts of terrorism and vowed a firm response.
In contrast to the inertia in the SP camp, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party showed no complacency in the run-up to the polls this month.
"The 'UP-type' remark made by a Union minister is not appropriate at all. It only shows a narrow mindset," Sinha said.
Ashutosh Sinha, Director, India Recruitment, Convergys, hosted a chat with Get Ahead readers. The transcript.
Ranneeti: Balakot And Beyond veers between intriguing and boring, observes Deepa Gahlot.
The accident took place at the Tungi-Morh in the Chowki Chora belt of the district, the officials said, adding that the bus rolled around 150 feet down into the gorge.
He said he will not join any party but will work to unite all non-BJP parties.
The curfew imposed under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) will be relaxed from 7 am to 10 am, it said.
When the post-pandemic audience wants large-scale entertainers, Anubhav Sinha has the courage to make a film that determinedly veers away from escapism, applauds Deepa Gahlot.
Producer Madhu Mantena got married to yoga guru and Rediff.com Contributor Ira Trivedi on June 11 in Mumbai, and threw a star-studded reception to celebrate with their friends.
The panchayat polls or those for district panchayat chiefs are not held on a party symbol but candidates enjoy the tacit support of various parties.
Frequent chants of "netaji amar rahe, amar rahe amar rahe (long live netaji!)" by lakhs of people rent the air.
The Varun Dhawan-Kriti Sanon starrer, Bhediya, has released to good reviews.
With their high-decibel campaigns so far, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party may appear to be locked in a direct fight in Uttar Pradesh.
'For no other leader of India do so many people turn up for an event every year without invitation.'
Suggestions have been invited from the public to improve the draft bill and July 19 is the last date for it.
March is going to be an exciting month when it comes to Bollywood releases as it would be a good mix of theatrical and OTT arrivals.
'I got a call from Shah Rukh Khan.' 'Gana leak ho gaya,' he said. 'Leak ho gaya, toh ho gaya. Nikal jayega,' I said. 'And that's what happened.' 'Chammak Challo went viral overnight!'
Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Monday met political strategist Prashant Kishor in New Delhi and will host a meeting of leaders from several parties and eminent personalities on Tuesday to discuss the current scenario in the country, his party said and asserted that the Maratha strongman is working to unite the Opposition.
After holding a special screening of Housefull 4 on October 23, the makers held another for those who missed it.
Vinod Mirani gives us the weekly box office verdict.
Rajiv Kapoor did not do many films in his career but he is still remembered for his solid hit, Ram Teri Ganga Maili.
Shashi Kapoor and Ramesh Sippy's grandson is all set to make his movie debut.
Bollywood has seen many iconic villains but it seems to keep returning to the ultimate baddie, Raavan.
It's screenings galore for Padmaavat!
Look who turned up at this filmi party!
It's raining movies and Web series on the Amazon Prime Video platform!
The hits and misses of the week.
So which film will *you* watch at a theatre near you?
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