The Election Commission is making sure that the winds of potential change cause no disruption in the counting process.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday said they are confident of staging a safe and smooth Commonwealth Games next year and the shifting of the Indian Premier League to a foreign venue would not reflect poorly on the hosting of the prestigious event in New Delhi. IOA General Secretary Randhir Singh said IPL's security issue arose because its dates clashed with the Lok Sabha elections in the country but there is nothing scheduled in 2010 during the Games.
'When Chintu told me about his plans to go to Delhi in February for a wedding, I advised him against it.' 'But he still went, and had a relapse.'
The prime minister noted that there may not have been any major public events in countries around the world and in India for around a year-and-a-half, but the enthusiasm for Yoga Day has not diminished.
Bollywood stars posted adorable pictures of their daddies on Father's Day.
While brothers Randhir and Rajeev Kapoor took part in the celebrations at RK Studio, stars like Nargis, Huma Quereshi and Kunal Kapoor were spotted at other locations.
The yesteryear actress follows suit after Shashi Kapoor and Raj Kapoor.
Several trains were cancelled, highways and key roads blocked and many thousands stranded for hours on Monday as a nationwide 10-hour shutdown against the Centre's three agri laws disrupted lives across parts of India, particularly in the north.
Happy 76th birthday, Jeetendra!
The fate of 237 candidates, including two ministers and a former CM, will be decided in this final phase.
It's that time of the year when we get to see all the Kapoors under one roof!
A one year old steals the show from a room full of movie stars!
"They have put these barbed wires, not us. They are not allowing people to come to Delhi. We are not the one blocking the roads. If we block roads, they ask us to vacate, but no action is taken when the same is done by these security forces," said.
The 31-year-old is seeking re-election from Raghopur in Vaishali district which he had wrested back for his party from the Bharatiya Janata Party's Satish Kumar in 2015. The BJP leader had defeated Yadav's mother Rabri Devi, a former chief minister, in 2010.
Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra was elected a member of the International Olympic Committee, on Wednesday. Batra was elected to the prestigious seat during the IOC Session in Lausanne as one of the 10 new members, after garnering 58 votes and four against.
A look at the pictures.
'The industry was going through a change. The leading men were changing. The thinking process was changing. I know I can't give these excuses but I should have hired other people to work.'
Raza Murad has featured in over 500 movies till date, and he's not slowing down anytime soon.
At the time of ticket distribution, the top BJP leadership preferred the turncoats over its loyal workers.
Test your filmi gyaan here!
Buzz is that Raj Kapoor's Awara is going to be released in colour.
The joint meeting between the representatives of the suspended Indian Olympic Association, the Sports Ministry and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), to find a way in resolving the issue that led to India's ban from the Olympics, is likely to get postponed for the second time in two months.
The yesteryear actress turns 67!
Remembering the Eternal Charmer. Remembering an Awesome Human Being. Remembering an actor and film-maker, the likes of whom we will not see again.
Kareena, Karisma, Abhishek and the Kapoors pay a visit.
Threatening the IABF with an extended spell of suspension, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) has rejected the barred body's claim of getting approval for its amended constitution, calling it a "work in progress" for the time being.
The actress turned 36 on September 21.
The film also stars Sharman Joshi, Shweta Kumar, Anupam Kher and Randhir Kapoor.
Lalit Bhanot, who was jailed for 11 months for his alleged role in the Commonwealth Games corruption case, was elected secretary-general of the Indian Olympic Association on Friday. With no opponent in the fray, after Randhir Singh and others withdrew their candidature, Abhay Singh Chautala will take over as president.
Left in lurch after denial of government funding, Indian luge competitor Shiva Keshavan has found support from the IOC, which has granted him the Olympic Solidarity Scholarship to compete in the qualifiers for the 2014 Sochi Winter Games.
The 94 constituencies which are going to poll on November 3 are in 17 districts: West Champaran, East Champaran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Vaishali, Samastipur, Begusarai, Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Nalanda and Patna.
Sajid Khan turned 45 on November 23.
The International Olympic Committee proposed to hold a meeting with Indian Olympic Association and government representatives while maintaining that it would consider lifting of the ban on India only if the IOA holds elections solely under the Olympic Charter.
A round-up of what celebs around the world are upto.
Looking at the holi song in Vipul Shah's film picturised on Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Indian Olympic Association vice-President Jagdish Tytler lambasted the infighting that has marred the build-up to the December 5 IOA elections, saying that constant bickering has made the body a laughing stock for the entire country.
A day after Randhir Singh withdrew his candidature for the post of Indian Olympic Association president, several of his supporters on Monday pulled out of contests for various positions ahead of the elections to be held on December 5.
Along with the actor, Vishnu and Harish play the lead roles in the film.
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