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My standard reply to offers for Partho is 'no': Amole Gupte
Partho, who won a national award for his performance in 'Stanley Ka Dabba', was also offered 'Ek Thi Daayan'.
Sri Lankan government is becoming "increasingly authoritarian", says UN human rights chief
UN human rights chief Navi Pillay, on Saturday, criticised the Sri Lankan government, saying the country is becoming "increasingly authoritarian" despite the end of a civil war four years ago.
Man who killed 11-year-old Dalit boy for not washing plates arrested
A man, who has allegedly shot dead an 11-year-old Dalit boy for refusing to wash plates at a roadside eatery in neighbouring Shamli district three days ago, has been arrested.
Al-Qaeda affiliate urges attacks on Egyptian army
One of Al Qaeda-linked most militant affiliates has called on Egyptians to take up arms against their army, saying a bloody crackdown on Islamist protesters showed peaceful methods were futile, according to an Internet statement posted on Saturday.
Srinagar: Preparations for Zubin Mehta's concert on despite opposition from separatists
The much-talked-about Zubin Mehta concert in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, scheduled for Sep 7 is on course, despite opposition from separatist politicians, officials said.
Man jailed for threatening to decapitate Hindu-American lawmaker
A man who allegedly threatened to decapitate the first Hindu-American lawmaker, Tulsi Gabbard, was ordered to remain in jail for now after a court appearance in San Diego, California.
Government has to take steps to block porn sites: Supreme Court
A petition alleged that over 20 crore porn videos are freely available in the market, which are directly been downloaded through Internet or other video CDs.
Hyundai Verna refreshed, price unchanged
The new face-lifted Verna gets a set of redesigned headlamps with integrated Daytime Running Lights (DRL).
Jaganmohan Reddy continues fast on seventh day
YSR Congress party president YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Saturday continued his indefinite fast even as he was shifted from one hospital to another in view of his deteriorating condition.
SP MLA arrested in Goa dance bar raid complains of 'chest pain', admitted to hospital
Uttar Pradesh Samajwadi Party MLA Mahendra Singh, who was arrested from a dance bar in Goa during an anti-prostitution raid, has been admitted to a hospital after he complained of "chest pain".
Tormented wife kills husband who used to return home drunk
The family told police that the accused, a transporter, would consume liquor every night and then assault his wife for no reason.
United Nations calls for global efforts to ban nuclear tests
The UN has stressed on the importance of a global ban on nuclear tests, while calling for international efforts to achieve the goal of a safer and more secure world.
Most in US still oppose Syria strike as Barack Obama seeks action
Most Americans still do not want to intervene in Syria's civil war, although support for such action has increased since the suspected chemical gas attack near Damascus last week, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
'We're The Millers' review: It's a crude road-trip comedy
Not every joke in 'We're The Millers' sticks and inconsistency is this film's biggest crime.
Saina-Sindhu tie will be clash of brains, style and power: Gopichand
Gopichand said it has been a see-saw battle so far and all of these Indian players have the potential to reach the top.
SSP Chowrasia tied 48th after second round of Wales Open
Chowrasia was the best Indian at the end of the first round as he found two late birdies that saw him card a round of one-over 72.