The Centre on Friday informed the Delhi High Court that the renewal of licences for 900 MHz spectrum of three leading mobile service operators would be decided within two weeks. "The government will decide their applications (for renewal of licences) within two weeks as per the law," Additional Solicitor General (ASG) AS Chandhiok told a bench of Justice Rajiv Shakdher. ...
06:15 PM, Feb 22, 2013
Find out who won Quote of the Year award, Hinglish Vinglish award or the most ridiculous award of the year 2012 in Bollywood. ...
07:30 PM, Jan 01, 2013
From stars losing their cool on camera to studio lights falling during interviews, here are 2012's best bloopers and outtakes from the Bollywood industry. ...
07:22 PM, Jan 01, 2013
This week, Rajeev Masand reviews 'Aiyya', 'Bhoot Returns', 'Makhhi', 'Taken 2', 'Chittagong', 'Looper'. Rani Mukherjee owns the part with a tremendous, uninhibited performance, switching superbly between the film's exaggerated and understated moments. 'Bhoot Returns' is no 'Paranormal Activity', although it does borrow at least three key moments from that popular horror franchise. What is impressive about Chittagong is the solid cast Pain puts together, drawing out convincing performances. Kannada actor ...
10:14 AM, Oct 13, 2012
Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis Director: Rian Johnson Looper, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis as younger and older versions of the same person, is a deliciously complex and fast-paced sci-fi thriller thats likely to satisfy both, fans of popcorn movies and those seeking more cerebral entertainment. Set in 2044, the film stars Gordon-Levitt as Joe, a low-level hitman " or a Looper " working for mobsters in the year...
12:09 AM, Oct 13, 2012
Toronto: The Toronto film festival opened with action movie Looper starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, but it was Twilight star Kristen Stewart who attracted the biggest buzz on the red carpet at the star-studded festival scattered with Oscar hopefuls. Anticipation was high for one of the world's premier film festivals that coming off Venice helps mark the beginning of Hollywood's awards season. Filmmakers see it as crucial launching pad and Toronto has...
02:42 PM, Sep 07, 2012
Loop Telecom moved the Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) on Tuesday for compensation for its cancelled 2G licence. ...
07:22 PM, May 29, 2012
New Delhi: Loop Telecom on Tuesday took the government and TRAI before the sector's tribunal TDSAT seeking refund of Rs 1,454 crore paid for 2G licence and sought Rs 1,000 crore damages for loss of reputation after its cancellation. In its petition, Loop Telecom has submitted that the Supreme Court has cancelled the UASL license issued to it by the government under its "flip flop' first-come-first-serve policy and it had...
06:09 PM, May 29, 2012
New Delhi: Essar promoters Ravi and Anshuman Ruia, and Loop Telecom's Kiran Khaitan and IP Khaitan have been charged with conspiracy while Essar's Director for Strategy and Planning Vikash Saraf has been charged with cheating and conspiracy in the 2G spectrum allocation scam. The Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court also granted them bail on a surety bond of Rs 5 lakh each while charging them. Advancing arguments on...
04:22 PM, May 25, 2012
New Delhi: A Delhi Court will pronounce its order on Friday on farming of charges against Essar group and Loop Telecom promoters for allegedly committing offences of cheating and criminal conspiracy for obtaining the 2G spectrum licences from government. "Put up for order on May 25. All the five accused person shall remain present in the court in person (on May 25)," Special CBI Judge OP Saini said after the...
11:53 AM, May 25, 2012
New Delhi: A special CBI court will on Thursday begin hearing arguments on charges against Loop Telecom and the Essar Group in 2G spectrum allocation scam case. The court would also take up applications seeking a shield against arrest filed by Essar Group promoters Ravi Ruia and Anshuman Ruia, Loop Telecom promoters IP Khaitan and Kiran Khaitan and Essar group director Essar Group director (strategy and Planning) Vikas Saraf. A...
06:42 AM, May 03, 2012
New Delhi: The Supreme court will hear the case filed by Essar and Loop prompters challenging criminal proceeding against them in the special CBI court on Wednesday. The promoters want the proceedings to be conducted before a magistrate. Essar Group promoters Ravi Ruia and Anshuman Ruia, Loop Telecom promoters IP Khaitan and Kiran Khaitan and Essar group director Essar Group director (strategy and Planning) Vikas Saraf claim the proceedings should...
08:36 AM, Apr 25, 2012
New Delhi: A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Saturday said arguments on the framing of charges against some top corporate honchos from Loop Telecom and Essar Group will commence May 3. Special CBI Judge OP Saini put, for May 3, the arguments on framing of charges and bail application of Ravi Essar Group promoters Ravi Ruia and Anshuman Ruia, Loop Telecom promoters IP Khaitan and Kiran Khaitan...
07:32 PM, Apr 21, 2012
New Delhi: A Delhi court will on Saturday hear the bail applications of Essar and Loop promoters, named as accused in a case flowing out of the 2G spectrum allocation scam. Essar group promoters Ravi and Anshuman Ruia and Loop Telecom promoters IP Khaitan and Kiran Khaitan had moved their bail pleas after they appeared before Special CBI Judge OP Saini on March 31, 2012. The CBI has charged them...
06:05 AM, Apr 21, 2012
The movie tells the story of a killer who works for the mob of the future and who realises that one of his targets is his future self. ...
05:21 PM, Apr 18, 2012
Mumbai: Loop Telecom will close down its operations after losing its licenses in the wake of an alleged multi-billion dollar corruption scandal, a company spokesman said, while its sister company Loop Mobile would continue operations in Mumbai. Supreme Court in February ordered cancellation of 122 telecom licences held by eight operators, including that of Loop Telecom, because of alleged irregularities in the 2G spectrum allocation in 2008. A state auditor...
12:36 PM, Apr 10, 2012
New Delhi: Promoters of Essar Group and Loop Telecom, named as accused in a case flowing out of the 2G scam, on Saturday appeared before a Delhi court. Essar group promoters Ravi and Anshuman Ruia and Loop Telecom promoters IP Khaitan and Kiran Khaitan moved their bail pleas after they appeared before Special CBI Judge OP Saini. The court listed the matter for arguments on bail pleas for April 21...
11:48 AM, Mar 31, 2012
New Delhi: A delegation of industry chamber Assocham, led by its newly-elected president Rajkumar Dhoot along with DLF chief KP Singh, will meet the Prime Minister on Tuesday over the impact of Supreme Court judgement cancelling 2G licences. "The meeting with the Prime Minister will cover issues related to the industry overall and in particular the development after the Supreme Court cancelling 122 2G licences," a source said. Swati Piramal...
11:43 PM, Mar 05, 2012
