Raj performs bhoomi puja for civic works amidst BJP boycott

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 17:02

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday performed bhoomi puja for a slew of development projects in the city amidst a boycott by his party`s local ally BJP.

Cyclone Phailin saved Ranchi from serial blasts

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 15:21

The cyclone Phailin proved to be a boon for the Jharkhand state capital as it helped avert serial blasts during the Durga Puja festival, police sources said Sunday.

Will organise Poorvanchali fest if voted to power: BJP

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 00:55

Delhi BJP on Wednesday announced that if voted to power, it will organise a `Poorvanchal Mahotsav` to coincide with `Chhath Puja` here.

BJP urges Lt Governor to ensure safety at water bodies for Chhath

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 20:27

BJP on Monday urged Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung to direct the city government to make necessary safety arrangements at water bodies and, especially, the ghats along Yamuna river for Chhath Puja to avoid a repeat of a tragedy as was witnessed for Ganesh Chaturthi immersions.

Over 700 held for bursting prohibited sound crackers in Kolkata

Last Updated: Sunday, November 3, 2013, 14:20

Over 700 people were arrested from various parts of the city on Kali Puja night for bursting prohibited sound crackers and indulging in unruly behaviour.

Mamata Banerjee holds Kali puja

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 21:12

The doors of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee`s spartan home at Harish Chatterjee Street here were thrown open on Saturday to the people on Kali puja.

I bow before Bihar`s determination: Narendra Modi

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 17:24

Bharatiya Janata Party`s (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Saturday met the family members of Patna serial blast victims and thanked the people of Bihar for maintaining peace.

Security beefed up in Kolkata for Kali puja, Diwali

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 14:35

CCTV cameras have been installed and check posts set up at entrances to the metropolis as part of security arrangements for Kali puja and Diwali.

Maha says no to `chhath puja` at Juhu beach; HC to take call

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 20:03

Maharashtra government has informed the Bombay High Court that it had refused permission to a cultural organisation to use Juhu beach here for organising "chhath" celebrations.

Now enjoy `Mickey Virus` pen drives

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 21:20

Manish Paul has not only made his acting debut with `Mickey Virus`, but a cartoon version of him will also be seen on a special pendrive made by production house Dar Motion Pictures.

In `Mickey Virus`, I play one of the guys: Puja Gupta

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 20:23

After playing a typical college girl in Shoojit Sircar`s `Vicky Donor`, actress Puja Gupta will be seen as a tomboy in forthcoming film `Mickey Virus`.