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Australia, Sweden sign agreement on submarine technology

May 16, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Canberra, May 16 (IANS) Australia and Sweden have achieved a "significant milestone agreement" relating to Intellectual Property rights for submarine design and technology, Defence Minister Stephen Smith said Thursday.

Australia announces more Asian Century funding

May 15, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Sydney, May 15 (IANS) Australian universities will receive an additional $83.7 million over four years to enhance students' opportunities to study an Asian language, the government announced.

J-Lo set to buy Hamptons mansion for $10m

May 15, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez has reportedly agreed to buy a luxury summer home in the Hamptons for 10 million dollars.

NSE launches separate debt trading platform

May 13, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange (NSE) Monday launched the country's first dedicated debt trading platform.

UPA draws sharp criticism over diesel price hike

May 11, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi/Patna/Kanpur, May 11 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja on Saturday lashed out at the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre over the diesel price hike, saying this move would merely added to the woes of the people.

19-year-old Indian wins Theil Fellowship

May 10, 2013 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Ritesh Agarwal, who founded Oravel.com, a startup that provides an alternative to hotel stays in India, has bagged the $100,000 Thiel Fellowship for 2013.

70,000 km around the world in six months - to document the diaspora (Travel Feature)

May 10, 2013 at 12:54 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) There are an estimated 25 million people of Indian origin settled across the globe. In perhaps the first such attempt to document the story of the non-resident Indian, two travel enthusiasts are now set to embark upon a path-breaking six-month adventure "to connect with Indians living abroad" and record their lives and experiences while staying with them.

Ten Indians on Forbes Midas List

May 9, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Washington, May 9 (IANS) Only three Indian dealmakers figure among 100 top tech investors on Forbes Midas List, far outdistanced by China with 17 top dealmakers in the Asian venture market.

Manchu Manoj saves a man's life

May 8, 2013 at 10:40 PM

Chennai, May 8 (IANS) Telugu actor Manchu Manoj has saved the life of a man who had a cardiac arrest at the audio launch of Telugu movie "DK Bose".

Another Saradha director quizzed by police

May 7, 2013 at 9:28 PM

Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) West Bengal Police Tuesday quizzed four more people, including a director of one of the Saradha Group of companies, as 41 vehicles of the group were "secured" in the aftermath of the collapse of the chit fund company.

Over 6,500 Indians in jails in 112 foreign countries

May 3, 2013 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Over 6,500 Indian nationals are jailed in foreign countries, with a majority of them in the Gulf countries of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, the answer to a Right to Information (RTI) application has revealed.

Security beefed up outside Pakistan embassy in New Delhi

May 2, 2013 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Security has been beefed up outside Pakistan embassy in New Delhi, following the death of Indian prisoner, Sarabjit Singh.

Clean energy fund underutilised, lacks of focus: Experts

May 1, 2013 at 3:00 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The national clean energy fund, which was launched in 2010 and has in its kitty over Rs.8,000 crore, is severely under-utilised and seems to be heading nowhere due to lack of clear-cut strategy and focus, experts have said.

Bhatt saab hasn't asked me to see 'Aashiqui 2': Rahul Roy

April 30, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Twenty-three years after Mahesh Bhatt's Aashiqui became a blockbuster, its leading man Rahul Roy is wondering why he hasn't been invited to see "Aashiqui 2".

Kasturba Gandhi Hospital collapse: Two killed, 26 hurt

April 27, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Bhopal, April 27 (ANI): With rescue operations in full swing at the site of a collapsed hospital building in Bhopal, which claimed two lives and injured 26, salvage teams have been able to retrieve and save several trapped persons from the debris late on Friday.

85 percent toilet-less homes in rural Bihar want one

April 26, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Around 85 percent of households with no access to a proper toilet in rural Bihar want one, a study by a health organisation said Friday.

SP, Muslim clerics slam Azam Khan's frisking in US

April 26, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Lucknow, April 26 (IANS) The ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) and Muslim groups in Uttar Pradesh Friday slammed reports of humiliation and extended frisking of party leader and minister Mohammad Azam Khan at Logan Airport in Boston, US.

SEBI asks Saradha to wind up schemes, return money to depositors

April 24, 2013 at 12:04 AM

Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Tuesday directed Saradha Realty India Ltd and its managing director Sudipta Sen to wind up its existing collective investment schemes and refund the money collected with returns which are due to the investors within three months as it had contravened SEBI provisions by launching such schemes without its permission.

French family kidnapped in Cameroon released unharmed

April 19, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Paris, April 19 (IANS) A French family of seven, including four children and kidnapped in Cameroon two months ago, has been released safely, the French president's office said Friday.

'Aashiqui 2' jackets coming soon

April 19, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) With movie merchandising on a new high, now jackets of forthcoming film "Aashiqui 2" will be rolled out in the markets soon.

Indian students' safety in Australia still a concern: Poll

April 17, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Indians see Australia as a good place to be educated, but there are lingering concerns regarding the issue of safety for Indian students, said an opinion poll whose results were released here Wednesday.

Lowy Survey confirms strength of Australia-India ties: Foreign Minister Carr

April 17, 2013 at 11:40 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (ANI): Foreign Minister Bob Carr today welcomed a major opinion poll which has confirmed public support in India for a strong and growing relationship with Australia.

Pranab Mukherjee condoles R P Goenka's death

April 15, 2013 at 11:24 AM

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the death of R P Goenka and said the nation has lost a leading industrialist and distinguished personality.

Mamata Banerjee condoles R P Goenka's death

April 14, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Kolkata, Apr 14 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday condoled the passing away of industrialist R P Goenka.

Industrialist R P Goenka passes away

April 14, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Kolkata, Apr 14 (ANI): Industrialist R P Goenka passed away on Sunday morning after a brief illness. He was 83.

IPL scoreboard: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

April 14, 2013 at 12:12 AM

Chennai, April 13 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Saturday.

Mixed reactions on social media's likely influence in 2014 Lok Sabha polls

April 12, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): Leaders of various political outfits on Friday gave mixed reaction to a study, which said social media is likely to influence 160 Lok Sabha seats in the next general elections.

IPL scoreboard: Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers

April 11, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Bangalore, April 11 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Thursday:

Want to connect with people who haven't seen 'Aashiqui': Mohit Suri

April 10, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Director Mohit Suri, who has directed musical "Aashiqui 2", says he feels more responsible towards those audiences who haven't seen the original 1990 film.

SC seeks poll panel response on vote machines with print

April 9, 2013 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Election Commission to file an affidavit on steps taken for introducing electronic voting machines (EVMs) with a facility that records in print each vote that is cast.

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore scoreboard

April 9, 2013 at 7:33 PM

Bangalore, April 9 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Tuesday:

Aditya Roy Kapoor never planned to enter romantic zone

April 9, 2013 at 5:33 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Actor Aditya Roy Kapoor, who has acted in films like "Action Replayy" and "Guzaarish", will be seen in a new, romantic avatar in his forthcoming film "Aashiqui 2". He says he did not make a conscious effort to enter the romantic zone.

Now TV channel for chartered accountants

April 8, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) Heralding a new era of education, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will soon have a TV channel for its members as well as those studying accountancy, its chief said here Monday.

'Baadshah' - entertainment guaranteed (Telugu Movie Review)

April 6, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Movie: "Baadshah"; Cast: Junior NTR, Kajal Agarwal, M.S. Narayana, Kelly Dorji, Ashish Vidyarthi, Vennela Kishore, Ajay, Brahmanandam, Nassar, Jayaprakash Reddy, Navdeep, Ashish Vidyarthi, Sayaji Shinde and Siddharth Suryanarayan; Director: Sreenu Vaitla; Rating: ***1/2

Delhi Congress hits back at Kejriwal, calls his fast 'a drama'

April 6, 2013 at 11:32 AM

New Delhi, Apr. 6 (ANI): Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) President J.P. Agarwal on Saturday lashed out at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal for repeatedly targetting the Sheila Dikshit Government, and alleged that the latter's fast is 'a drama' with a political motive.

Uproar in Maharashtra assembly over building collapse

April 5, 2013 at 9:17 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) The Maharashtra legislative assembly witnessed uproarious scenes Friday over Thursday's building collapse in Thane in which 48 people were killed.

'Baadshah' will speak for itself: Producer

April 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Chennai, April 5 (IANS) Producer Bandla Ganesh says he doesn't have to rave about his forthcoming Telugu action-drama "Baadshah" because the film will speak for itself when it hits theatres worldwide Friday.

IPL scoreboard: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians

April 5, 2013 at 12:44 AM

Bangalore, April 5 (IANS) The scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians here Thursday.

Mumbai Indians elect to field against RCB

April 4, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Bangalore, April 4 (IANS) Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field against home side Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Thusday.

Cricket, Bollywood fans line-up for IPL opening tickets

April 1, 2013 at 7:30 PM

Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) As the curtains go up on a mix of cricket and culture at the opening ceremony of the sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) Tuesday, fans of cricket and Bollywood lined up at the Salt Lake Stadium's gates since early morning Monday to claim their share of tickets of the inaugural event.

Enthusiastic gatherings mark Holi across India

March 27, 2013 at 9:46 AM

Ayodhya, Visakhapatnam, Kullu, Mar.27 (ANI): In tune with tradition, people from different walks of life have begun celebrating Holi, the festival of colour, across India.

'Yevadu' first look to come out on Ram Charan's b'day

March 26, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Hyderabad, March 26 (IANS) The first teaser of Ram Charan starrer upcoming Telugu action-thriller "Yevadu" will be launched here Wednesday, which happens to be the actor's 28th birthday.

Lizard species rediscovered after 135 years

March 26, 2013 at 9:38 AM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) For over a century and quarter, the tiny Geckoella Jeyporensis, a small lizard measuring up to 10 cm, was given up as extinct. Now it has been spotted in the Eastern Ghats, causing scientists to cheer.

Six killed in Bangalore factory fire

March 25, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Bangalore, March 25 (IANS) Six people were burnt to death early Monday in a massive fire that gutted a seat-making and furniture factory in the Magadi industrial area on the city's outskirts, police said.

Companies take expert help to keep employees fit

March 25, 2013 at 1:30 PM

Gurgaon/New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) From asking dieticians to draw up cafeteria menus to conducting counselling sessions to keep them fit, multinational companies and others are becoming mindful about their employees' health, given the steady rise in lifestyle diseases affecting their workforce.

Exiled Putin foe Russian tycoon found mysteriously dead in UK home

March 24, 2013 at 12:26 PM

London, Mar. 24 (ANI): The British house of deceased Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky was searched by chemical, biological and nuclear police experts to know the cause of death.

PIL filed on Sahara advertisement 'denigrating' SEBI

March 20, 2013 at 11:21 PM

Lucknow, March 20 (IANS) A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed in the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court Wednesday alleging a print advertisement given by the Sahara Group was "openly denigrating" market regulator SEBI.

Bitter melon juice prevents pancreatic cancer in mice

March 13, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Washington, March 13 (ANI): Bitter melon juice stops pancreatic cancer cells from feeding on glucose and eventually starves them, a new study led by an Indian-origin researcher has found.

Bitter gourd juice destroys pancreatic cancer cells: Researchers

March 13, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Los Angeles, March 13 (IANS) In a finding that could provide a new tool in cancer therapy, researchers have shown that the juice of bitter gourd (karela) effectively kills pancreatic cancer cells.

Kajal Agarwal endorses Dabur Amla hair oil (With Image)

March 11, 2013 at 6:43 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Kajal Agarwal, who made her Bollywood debut with Ajay Devgn-starrer "Singham", has been roped in as the face of Dabur Amla Hair Oil for the South Indian markets.

Bangalore-Chennai double-decker train to ply soon (With Image)

March 10, 2013 at 12:11 PM

Bangalore, March 10 (IANS) The much-awaited air-conditioned double-decker train linking Bangalore and Chennai is set to debut this month.

Delhi civic bodies asked for status of public toilets for women

March 8, 2013 at 10:51 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday directed the civic bodies to file status report on the availability of exclusive public toilets for women in the city.

Jamaican PM backs sports-culture marriage to boost economy

March 5, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), March 5 (IANS/CMC) Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says the Jamaican government is backing a marriage between sports and the creative and cultural industries as a major driving force for the country's economic development.

Recycling urban sewage answer to water woes: Experts

March 4, 2013 at 8:09 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Recycling sewage for human use is the solution for depleting water in rivers and lakes, and rising domestic and industrial waste in Indian cities and towns, said participants at a seminar here Monday.

UAE employees attempt four world records

March 4, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Manama, Mar 4 (ANI): Hundreds of employees of a company based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, have attempted to break four world records.

'Import duty hike on raw silk to hit exports badly'

February 28, 2013 at 10:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Indian silk exporters Thursday expressed concern at Finance Minister P.Chidambaram's proposal to increase duty on imported raw silk, fearing that it would further hit exports of silk fabrics as they heavily rely on cheap and high-quality imported raw silk from China.

Prime Minister approves changes in Indian civil services exam pattern

February 27, 2013 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday approved the new format for the Civil Services exams, which will give more weightage to general studies.

India will have cyber security policy soon: Sibal

February 27, 2013 at 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) India will soon have a cyber security policy that will ensure preventive measures against cyber crime and fraud, the government said Wednesday.

Ruckus in Rajya Sabha over Jaitley phone tapping

February 27, 2013 at 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The issue of the alleged tapping of the phone of Rajya Sabha leader of opposition Arun Jaitley created a ruckus in the upper house Wednesday morning.

Life has changed immensely: TV actress Roopal Tyagi

February 26, 2013 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Television actress Roopal Tyagi, known for playing Gunjan in "Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke", says life has changed after she became popular.

Nashik to host first grape harvest fest

February 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Nashik (Maharashtra), Feb 24 (IANS) In a bid to popularise wine, the country's first Grape Harvest Festival shall be held in India's wine capital here March 2 and 3, an organiser said Sunday.

Simbu croons for NTR Junior in 'Baadshah'

February 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Chennai, Feb 24 (IANS) Tamil actor-singer Silambarasan Rajendar a.k.a. Simbu has crooned a Telugu number in upcoming action-drama "Baadshah".

Bring attorney general under RTI: Petitioner

February 23, 2013 at 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) A petition was filed in the Delhi High Court asking it to declare the office of the attorney general of India as a public authority falling within the ambit of the Right To Information Act, 2005.

Plan panel wants wider power metering in rural areas

February 21, 2013 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Planning Commission wants power distribution companies (discoms) to expand electricity metering in rural areas of India as a key measure for cutting losses in the system.

No toilets in 188 girls schools in Chhattisgarh

February 21, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Raipur, Feb 21 (IANS) As many as 188 schools out of the total 2,304 girl schools in Chhattisgarh have no toilets, the state assembly was told Thursday.

One killed in blast in poll-bound Nagaland

February 20, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Dimapur, Feb 20 (ANI): A bomb blast close to Dimapur railway station in poll-bound Nagaland killed one person this morning.

Delhi notification on nursery admissions unaffected

February 19, 2013 at 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday refused to interfere in the Delhi government's notifications empowering unaided private schools to formulate their own criteria on nursery admissions and also asked the centre to consider the applicability of Right to Education (RTE) Act.

Delhi High Court verdict on nursery admissions Tuesday

February 18, 2013 at 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday will pronounce its verdict on a petition challenging two government notifications empowering unaided private schools to formulate their own criteria on nursery admission.

ARSS group chairman rescued, seven held

February 16, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (IANS) Police Saturday rescued the chairman of the ARSS Group Subash Agarwal and his cousin from Andhra Pradesh, hours after they were kidnapped from Odisha, an official said.

12th plan to restore value to degrees: Planning Commission adviser

February 15, 2013 at 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Public confidence in the value of educational degrees is diminishing, which the 12th five-year plan hopes to restore by improving quality of education and professional development of teachers, said Pawan Agarwal, adviser (education), Planning Commission, Friday.

Now shop designer products for a cause

February 15, 2013 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) In its third year, Design One, a two-day exhibition dedicated to luxury and glamour, will have some leading designers exhibiting their collections, and proceeds from the sale of some products will go to charities.

US looking for business opportunities in Vizag

February 15, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Hyderabad, Feb 14 (IANS) The US is looking for business opportunities in Visakhapatnam, the second biggest city in Andhra Pradesh, especially in the port sector.

Cancel Maheshwar project power purchase agreement: Narmada Bachao Andolan

February 12, 2013 at 8:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Narmada Bachao Andolan activists Tuesday sought cancellation of a power purchase agreement between the S. Kumars group and the Madhya Pradesh government alleging high price of electricity per unit.

Clarify whether RTE Act applies to nursery admissions, asks court

February 12, 2013 at 8:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has asked the central government to clarify by Wednesday whether the Right to Education Act applied to nursery admissions and if it did, what procedure was to be followed for it.

Percept Live cancels FLY Music Festival

February 10, 2013 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Percept Live has cancelled FLY Music Festival, scheduled to take place here and in Bangalore, due to unforeseen circumstances.

Vedangi, Harjosh joint winner of Let's Design (With Image)

February 5, 2013 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Let's Design, a pan-India competition that educates and inspires young designers to work with cotton fabrics, has announced Vedangi Agarwal and Harjosh Singh Goraya as the joint winners of the fifth season.

Pangsau Pass winter fest held in Arunachal's Changlang area

February 5, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Changlang, Feb 5 (ANI): The three-day long Pangsau Pass Winter Festival-2013 was recently celebrated with pomp and gaiety in Arunachal Pradesh.

Download SSC FCI AG III Paper II, III Admit Card

February 2, 2013 at 1:37 PM

The candidate appearing for paper II and III of FCI exam are looking to Download SSC FCI AG III Paper II, III Admit Card on the eve of examination.

SSC CAPF SI and CISF ASI final results 2012 declared: Check result

February 2, 2013 at 12:03 PM

SSC CAPF SI and CISF ASI final results 2012 have been declared. With the announcement of the CAPF Sub Inspector (male and female) and CISF Assistant Sub Inspector (male and female) result the candidates wait is finally over.

Milk thistle protects against skin cancer

January 31, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) Silibinin, an extract from the milk thistle, protects against skin cancer and aging caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation, especially for those who are fond of tanning, says a new study.

Nursery admission: Delhi High Court reserves order

January 30, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday reserved its verdict on a petition challenging two government notifications empowering unaided private schools to formulate their own criteria on nursery admission.

Jayalalithaa inaugurates Kattupalli port in Tamil Nadu

January 30, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Chennai, Jan 30 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday inaugurated the Rs.3,375 crore Kattupalli Port and shipyard and a Rs.100 crore cement plant in Karur district.

NIFT 2013 Admit Card Download

January 30, 2013 at 1:03 PM

The candidates who have applied for NIFT 2013 may be looking for NIFT 2013 Admit Card Download in order to appear for the Paper Based Test (PBT) to be conducted by NIFT on 10th February 2013.

India-Australia FTA at exchange of offers stage

January 29, 2013 at 11:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) With the exchange of offers made on goods, the next stage in the

Vani takes lead in Hero Women's Golf

January 29, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Kolkata, Jan 29 (IANS) Vani Kapoor grabbed a handy two-shot lead on the opening day of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club here Tuesday.

Akhilesh agrees to consider VAT cut on fuel for Agra flights

January 28, 2013 at 11:50 PM

Agra, Jan 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday agreed in principle to reduce VAT on aviation fuel for planes landing at the Taj city's airport.

Court to review schools' powers on nursery admission

January 28, 2013 at 9:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday said the city government cannot "dilute" the right to education law by allowing unaided private schools to formulate their own criteria for nursery admissions.

Vedhika bags Kannada remake of 'Brindavanam'

January 24, 2013 at 8:40 PM

Chennai, Jan 24 (IANS) Southern actress Vedhika Kumar has been roped in to play the female lead in the upcoming Kannada family-drama "Brindavana", a remake of Telugu film "Brindavanam".

Hundreds churn out to see tennis great Agassi in Auckland

January 24, 2013 at 6:00 PM

Wellington, Jan 24(ANI): There was a big audience for tennis great Andre Agassi when hundreds of fans showed up to meet him in Auckland on Thursday.

Manoj sought CBI friends' help for 'Special Chabbis' role

January 23, 2013 at 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Manoj Bajpayee is playing a CBI agent in the upcoming film "Special Chabbis" and to make his role look authentic, the actor turned to his real-life CBI friends for help.

Pakistan's political culture monstrously corrupt: Paper

January 23, 2013 at 12:16 PM

Islamabad, Jan 23 (IANS) Pakistan is facing "a danger that in some parts of the country the election is going to be tainted to the point at which it is constitutionally invalid", warned a daily that called the country's political culture "monstrously corrupt".

Balco receives award from president for sustainable development

January 15, 2013 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Bharat Aluminium Company (Balco), a part of the Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Group, has been conferred an award by President Pranab Mukherjee for its achievements on sustainable development.

'Naayak' collects Rs.27.56 crore in first two days

January 12, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Chennai, Jan 12 (IANS) Telugu actor Ram Charan Teja's action-thriller "Naayak" has raked in Rs.27.56 crore worldwide within the first two days of release.

'Smartwatch' delivering calls, messages, Twitter updates 'coming in Jan'

January 11, 2013 at 2:49 PM

Sydney, Jan 11 (ANI): The dream of wearing 'smartwatches' that have promised to deliver phone calls, messages, alerts and even Twitter updates directly to your arm, has finally become a reality.

'Naayak' celebrates commercialism (Telugu Movie Review)

January 11, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Film: "Naayak"; Cast: Ram Charan Teja, Amala Paul, Kajal Agarwal, Ashish Vidyarthi, Brahmanandam, Jayaprakash Reddy, Raghu Babu, Rahul Dev, Dev Gill, Pradeep Rawat, Posani Krishna Murali and Rajeev Kanakala; Director: V.V. Vinayak; Rating: **

Law journal barred from defaming tax tribunal member

January 10, 2013 at 10:25 PM

Bangalore, Jan 10 (IANS) A local court here has restrained a Delhi-based weekly law journal from defaming a member of the customs, excise and service tax appellate tribunal in a case of alleged bribery.

'50 million Indians to holiday overseas by 2020'

January 10, 2013 at 8:17 PM

Bangalore, Jan 10 (IANS) With outbound tourism catching up, an estimated 50 million Indians are set to travel overseas by 2020 on holiday, according to a forecast by Tourism Australia, a state-run agency, which promotes the country as a destination for business and leisure travel.

High fiber diet halts prostate cancer growth

January 10, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Washington, January 10 (ANI): Eating a high-fiber diet may help patients with prostate cancer stop the disease from progressing, according to a new study led by Indian-origin researchers.

Paper thin tablet!

January 8, 2013 at 5:03 PM

London, Jan 8 (IANS) A revolutionary tablet as thin and flexible as paper that can be twisted or dropped without suffering damage is set to be showcased soon in American city of Las Vegas.

Britons sleep in dirty bed sheets!

January 8, 2013 at 3:35 PM

London, Jan 8 (IANS) Failure to change bed sheets even once a month can cause asthma, eczema and rhinitis, according to a study which revealed that more than half of Britions sleep in dirty sheets.