UP: Phoolan Devi's controversial legacy alive

UP: Phoolan Devi's controversial legacy alive Kanpur A huge coloured photograph of Phoolan Devi, the bandit queen turned MP who was shot dead 11 years ago in New Delhi, adorns the wall of the first floor office of a shoe showroom. "She was my 'Behenji' (sister). I will always remember and respect her," said Mohammed Asim, 44, owner of the showroom in Harjinder Nagar locality, who is also an independent candidate from Maharajpur constituency of Kanpur...
12:48 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Paan Singh Tomar was a rebel, not dacoit: Director

Paan Singh Tomar was a rebel, not dacoit: Director New Delhi: Director Tigmanshu Dhulia, whose forthcoming 'Paan Singh Tomar' is based on the real life of the sportsman-turned-dacoit from Chambal, says he has portrayed Tomar as a rebel in the film. Tomar, a national steeplechase champion for seven straight years, quit the sport and the army to become a 'Bandit King' of the Chambal Valley. "As a director, for me Tomar was not a dacoit but a rebel. He...
05:13 PM, Feb 21, 2012
'Paan Singh Tomar': The tale of a rebel from Chambal

'Paan Singh Tomar': The tale of a rebel from Chambal

'Paan Singh Tomar' is a biopic based on the life of a sportsman from Chambal who turned into a rebel. Irfan Khan plays the protagonist in the movie which is slated for a March release. ...
01:36 PM, Feb 10, 2012

First Look: Irrfan Khan's 'Paan Singh Tomar', athlete to dacoit

The film is based on the real life of Paan Singh Tomar, a sportsman-turned-dacoit from Chambal. Actor Irrfan Khan, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Paan Singh Tomar', says he is planning to visit Chambal alongwith director Tigmanshu Dhulia to show the film to former dacoits. The film is based on the real life of Paan Singh Tomar, a sportsman-turned-dacoit from Chambal.
02:04 PM, Feb 09, 2012
Woman turns lifesaver, rescues husband from dacoits

Woman turns lifesaver, rescues husband from dacoits

Sarjana Singh braved a group of Chambal dacoits to bring back her abducted professor husband to safety. ...
03:14 PM, Aug 11, 2010

9 die in Kota bridge collapse, 45 still missing

9 die in Kota bridge collapse, 45 still missing Chances of missing workers' surviving are getting slimmer by the hour. ...
12:06 AM, Dec 26, 2009
Gallantry award fixed? Inspector says yes

Gallantry award fixed? Inspector says yes

The President's medal for bravery was allegedly fixed. ...
04:20 PM, Aug 26, 2009

Parliament House inspired by temple in Chambal?

Parliament House inspired by temple in Chambal? Roof of the outer circle of the building is supported by 144 granite pillars. ...
09:25 AM, Dec 20, 2008

Gharials under threat as river turn poison

Gharials under threat as river turn poison Hyderabad: Though the rigours of international cricket take a toll on England batsman Kevin Pietersen from time to time, he is eager to continue playing till the 2015 World Cup. Pietersen, who is back in the England ODI squad for the five-match series in India after he was rested in the home series last month, knows that he will have to consistently perform to be playing in the next World...
05:34 PM, Mar 07, 2008

Mystery epidemic puts gharial on the brink

Mystery epidemic puts gharial on the brink Former India captain Rahul Dravid feels that the team should just focus on the task ahead in the World Cup final. ...
01:44 PM, Jan 10, 2008

Endangered ghariyals dying of unknown causes

Endangered ghariyals dying of unknown causes New Delhi: England will set foot in the subcontinent with two faces: one that conquered the Ashes and the other that became a punching bag in the ODIs against traditional rivals Australia. But the best thing for them will be if they arrive as the World Twenty20 champions. Much of England's team composition also depends on how many players are able to erase their names from the injury list and...
11:04 PM, Dec 12, 2007

Reporter's Blog: Chasing crocs in dacoit land

 Reporter's Blog: Chasing crocs in dacoit land I am here to investigate why the Indian gharial the top water predator of the river Chambal is facing extinction. ...
09:50 PM, Jan 29, 2007

SIT: Gharial faces extinction | Blog

SIT: Gharial faces extinction |   Blog CNN-IBN's SIT travelled to Chambal - the home to Indian gharials - to get this special story. ...
09:22 PM, Jan 29, 2007

Chambal back to killings, kidnappings

Chambal back to killings, kidnappings The Chambal valley in Madhya Pradesh, a haven for bandits, is seeing a spurt in kidnappings and killings. ...
09:13 AM, Nov 22, 2006

India's fabled bandits are disappearing

India's fabled bandits are disappearing After more than 800 yrs, India's once-powerful bandits are disappearing: hunted by police, denounced by villagers. ...
10:24 AM, Nov 06, 2006
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