Overseas Muslims’ federation honours Muslim students in IndiaAGRA - The American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin (AFMI) has honoured 77 Muslim students from across India for excellence in Class 10 and 12 examinations. Overseas Muslims’ forum honours Muslim students in IndiaAGRA - The American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin (AFMI) has honoured 77 Muslim students from across the country for educational excellence in Class 10 and 12 examinations as part of its mission to boost education among the minority community. Karnataka film chamber restricts ‘Ghajini’ screeningBANGALORE - Taking strong exception to the way Aamir Khan-starrer ‘Ghajini’ was released throughout the state in violation of its guidelines, the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has limited the number of theatres where it can be screened. Neetu Chandra alleges she was manhandled by southern starMUMBAI/HYDERABAD - Bollywood actress Neetu Chandra, who was shooting for a Telugu film in Hyderabad, has alleged that she was manhandled by her co-star southern hero Rajasekhar. The actor’s wife has, however, rubbished the allegations and accused the starlet of unprofessionalism. Mayawati’s rule marked by organised crime, terrorism: AmarNEW DELHI - The murder of an Uttar Pradesh government engineer allegedly by a ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) legislator shows that organised crime and terrorism are ruling the state, Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh said here Thursday. BJP workers greet Vajpayee as he turns 84 sans celebrationNEW DELHI - Senior leaders and workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gathered at the home of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 84th birthday here Thursday, though the usual bustle was missing, as Vajpayee has decided not to celebrate his birthday, as a mark of tribute to the victims of the Mumbai terror attack. Chandigarh hotels cancel Christmas, New Year partiesCHANDIGARH - Come Christmas and New Year, and this city gets into party mode. But this year all prominent hotels and even clubs and discotheques have cancelled celebrations in the wake of the shocking tragedy in Mumbai a month ago. Fashion fraternity too scared to party this yearNEW DELHI - The fashion fraternity may be known for its late night parties, but in the shadow of the Mumbai terror attack, it is still unsure about New Year Eve plans. Most designers and models are planning a quiet celebration with family and friends. Claire Richards loses 32 kg, releases DVDLONDON - Singer Claire Richards of Steps fame has lost a massive 32 kg and is releasing a keep fit DVD in celebration. |