Writer-actor-filmmaker Neeraj Vora dies in Mumbai at 54

Writer-actor-filmmaker Neeraj Vora dies in Mumbai at 54

Mumbai, December 14 : Bollywood’s multi-faceted talent Neeraj Vora, known for writing ‘Rangeela’ and for directing ‘Phir Hera Pheri’, died here early on Thursday, months after being comatose, his family said. Neeraj’s younger brother Uttank Vora told IANS that Neeraj died at 4 am at an Andheri hospital. He was 54. “He will be taken […]

Capt Amarinder sees next phase of growth for congress in Rahul’s elevation

Capt Amarinder sees next phase of growth for congress in Rahul’s elevation

CHANDIGARH : Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has extended his heartiest congratulations and warmest wishes to the new Congress president, Rahul Gandhi, saying his elevation would trigger the next phase of the party’s growth. In a statement, the Chief Minister said under the able and dynamic leadership of Rahul, he expected the Congress to not […]

‘1984 anti-Sikh genocide not spontaneous but govt-orchestrated’

‘1984 anti-Sikh genocide not spontaneous but govt-orchestrated’

New Delhi, December 12 : The 1984 anti-Sikh riots following the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi that claimed the lives of an estimated 8,000 people in Delhi and around the country were not spontaneous as has been made out but were government-orchestrated, says a scathing new book on the four days of mayhem, adding […]

Indian footballer drowns in Australia

Indian footballer drowns in Australia

New Delhi : A day after her death was confirmed, parents of a football player are still waiting to hear from the authorities, both Indian and Australian, about how she died. Nitisha,15, and our other girls were swept away by a huge wave at Adelaide’s Glenelg beach on Sunday. The five girls and a few […]

Hurt and embarrassed, India seek revenge in Mohali

Hurt and embarrassed, India seek revenge in Mohali

Hurt and embarrassed, India seek revenge in MohaliMohali, December 12 : Handed an embarrassing defeat in the inaugural ODI, a wounded India would look to get even against an inspired Sri Lanka in a do-or-die second match, here on Wednesday. The loss not only hurt but was also an eye-opener for a team that has […]