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‘Inquiry should be led by ED, CBI; refund ticket prices’: 3 PILs filed in Calcutta HC over Messi event chaos

December 15, 2025 2:22 pm

'... The former justice Ashim Kumar Roy (heading the inquiry committee) is currently holding a post in the state government,' said senior counsel Firdous Shamim

‘BNS sections and PDPP Act invoked’ - Five arrested in Salt Lake Stadium vandalism case after Messi event chaos

December 15, 2025 1:13 pm

This comes a day after Shatadru Dutta, the main organiser of the Lionel Messi GOAT India Tour 2025, was denied bail by a local court in Bidhannagar in a separate case

Priyanka Chopra is a show-stealer in her stunning magenta evening gown

December 06, 2022 12:24 pm

For makeup, the actor chose to keep it classy with a nude lipstick shade, dark eyes with oodles of mascara and a hint of pink on her cheeks.

'Lit fests should be more disruptive, writers should not write books just to get movie adaptations'

September 25, 2022 11:54 am

Writers and publishers from India, Germany and Spain discussed the evolving modes of literature and the publishing industry's future

Shri Ram Economics Summit 2020: A three day bonanza of discussions, insights & workshops

September 18, 2020 6:27 pm

A summit to reckon with... the attendees as well as participants were enriched with new thoughts and literature to delve upon.

Coronavirus: Attending an event or meeting? Consider these WHO precautions

March 11, 2020 11:45 am

All sections of our society – including businesses and employers – must play a role if we are to stop the spread of this disease, said WHO.

Show stealers

August 01, 2013 3:27 am

A day-long extravaganza spearheaded by Pune’s prestigious cultural club Sangeet Kala Sagar is organising a shopping festival

Rihanna denies snorting cocaine at Coachella event

October 16, 2012 9:52 am

She was snorting cocaine off her bodyguard's head,insisting she was upset by insinuations.

‘Spectator’ Rahul Gandhi floors all at boxing events

October 10, 2010 3:34 am

There is something about Rahul Gandhi and his choice of events to watch during the ongoing Commonwealth Games.

Show and Tell

July 20, 2010 1:30 am

The art gallery at Delhi’s India Habitat Centre was packed to capacity on Friday night...

EVENT VIDEOS

I attended Mahishasura event in JNU: BJP MP

February 26, 2016 9:26 am

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Confirming his attendance at the ‘Mahishasura festival’ of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in 2011, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Udit Raj on Friday said that he changed his thoughts after joining the saffron party. Raj further stated that Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Smriti Irani’s remarks on the Mahishasura event were political and he attended the event as an activist then. Irani had yesterday created a huge uproar in the Rajya Sabha by reading out a document on the Mahishasur Puja, observed on the JNU campus every October since 2011.

JNU row: Umar, Bhattacharya surrender

February 24, 2016 6:32 am

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, who are facing sedition charges for allegedly raising anti-national slogans, surrendered before the Delhi Police last night. Following a medical check-up, the two were interrogated on Wednesday for around five hours and will be presented before the magistrate later in the day. Khalid and Bhattacharya are among the five students who, along with JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar, had allegedly shouted anti-national slogans at an event organised in the university campus on February 9.

DU Prof. arrested on sedition charges: DCP

February 16, 2016 6:32 am

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jatin Narwal on Tuesday asserted that former Delhi University lecturer SAR Geelani has been arrested under sections 124A, 120B and 149 in connection with raising anti-India slogans in the Press Club of India. He added that the investigation is underway regarding the same. Geelani was arrested at around 3 a.m. on Tuesday following sedition charges at an event held on February 10.

Jaipur Lit Fest kicks off with much fervour

January 21, 2016 7:52 am

Jaipur, Jan 21 (ANI): The Jaipur Literature Festival kick started on Thursday morning with the performance of local award-winning Rajasthani musicians Nathoo Solanki and Chugge Khan. The annual event is being held at the Diggi Palace. The event is slated to run from 21-25 January. The festival is completely free and open to all, attracting visitors from all four corners of the globe. Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje will inaugurate the event in a ceremony, which will include a keynote address from award-winning author Margaret Atwood.

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