As many as 1,500, or 19 per cent, of all candidates contesting the Lok Sabha polls, face criminal cases, according to an analysis by election watchdog Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
'We are very protective of him.' 'People can't go close to him and take pictures like before.'
The show that opened with it's first series weekend episodes of its sixth season, makes little effort to introduce new elements in the show.
The sixth edition of Kaun Banega Crorepati will air on Sony Television on September 7.
'There is the greatest pride in the achieving of the contestant... And the happiness that the few hours at the hot seat brings for them.'
Satyamev Jayate is one of the most expensive Hindi shows on TV.
'I was well prepared and confident that I would win at least win Rs 50 lakh to 1 crore.'
Host Amitabh Bachchan joins the actors in the dance Gangnam style!
The actress talks about her fun experience.
All other channels on the Sony network -- MAX (Hindi movie channel), SAB (family entertainment), PIX (English movie), MIX (Hindi music), Aath (Bengali movie) and the recently launched SIX (sports) have a clear roadmap.
Sushil Kumar on getting evicted from dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.
While a total of 33 ministers face criminal charges in five states that go to poll, 41 ministers from these states are 'crorepatis'. Vicky Nanjappa reports.
The Bollywood veterans were spotted catching up along with Dharmendra.
Sushil Kumar is all set to dance on the Jhalak Dhikhhla Jaa stage.
Kannada cinema's current reigning star Puneeth talks about his new innings on television.
The show will be hosted by Tamil cinema's current hearth-throb, Suriya
'KBC *is* Amitabh Bachchan. He is so courteous, he pulls out the chair for you and makes you feel like a queen.'
The show is set to be telecast from May 5.
It could reach more than 530 million viewers on TV and a few hundred million more online. But can it make money for Disney Star?
The next time Amitabh Bachchan hosts Kaun Bangea Crorepati or Sachin Tendulkar hits a ton in an Indian Premier League match, the taxmen may come knocking on their doors.
Would more Indians be better off if rich Indians were more austere?
Bihar boy Sushil Kumar, who hit the Rs 5 crore (Rs 50 million) Kaun Banega Crorepati jackpot, was on Monday named by the Centre as the brand ambassador for its flagship rural job guarantee scheme MNREGA.
Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.
Sushil Kumar who is the first contestant to win the prize money of Rs 5 crores on Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 5 chats with rediff readers.
'Some family members are from north India, some from the southern land and some from West Bengal.'
More than one fourth of all spending is on interest alone, which is actually regressive and not redistributive at all.
According to media buyers, the demand for integrations is on the rise, thanks to the ability it has to stand out in a cluttered environment, if done the right way.
'Rather than encouraging transparency, the opacity of electoral bonds adds to the murkiness,' argues Amit Tandon.
Shweta Tiwari talks about her new serial Parvarish, and much more.
As the season ends, we take a look.
Amitabh Bachchan gives us some details about Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 5.
Sitting in his hotel room, Sushil Kumar re-lived all his emotions of winning Rs 5 crores on Kaun Banega Crorepati 5.
Sushil Kumar, has become the first contestant to win 5 crores on Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 5.
Here's a look at the top newsmakers in the world of TV.
We examine why Madhuri Dixit has producers and marketers queueing up, long after quitting the industry.
The stars are come together for the special Diwali episode.
Television seems to have become more lucrative than movies for our Bollywood stars.
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