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Everything you need to know about Bharat Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Government taking corrective steps, says PM

May 22, 2013 at 10:46 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Attempting to dispel the public perception about lack of governance and charges of policy paralysis, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said his government is taking corrective steps to set things right.

Pall of gloom sets in at Sreesanth's Kerala home

May 22, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Kochi, May 22 (IANS) A pall of gloom has set in at the house of S. Sreesanth here with his parents preferring to stay out of public glare following the cricketer's arrest for alleged spot fixing in Indian Premier League (IPL) matches.

Shankar Mahadevan sings for 'Maharana Pratap'

May 21, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Music composer-singer Shankar Mahadevan recorded the title track of the upcoming television series "Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap". He is thankful that he got an opportunity to sing a song about such a big hero.

Squash hopes for preliminary Olympic nod at May 29 IOC meeting

May 21, 2013 at 3:10 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) After twice failing to get the nod from the International Olympic Committee, the squash world is hoping that the IOC, at its meeeting in St. Petersburg on May 29, will shortlist the racquet sport for the 2020 Games.

15 percent funds earmarked for sanitation projects

May 18, 2013 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The government is earmarking 15 percent of the total outlay of all projects in any district for proper sanitation and clean drinking water, officials said Saturday.

Blast anniversary: Tight security in Hyderabad

May 18, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Hyderabad, May 18 (IANS) Police tightened security in Hyderabad Saturday for the sixth anniversary of the bomb blast at the historic Mecca Masjid, officials said.

No refills for multiple cooking gas connection holders from June 1

May 16, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) The public sector oil marketing companies have decided to stop supplies of cooking gas refills to households with multiple connections from June 1 unless they comply with KYC norms, an official said here Thursday.

US accolade for developing diarrhoea vaccine

May 15, 2013 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Wednesday congratulated India for developing an indigenous rotavirus vaccine for prevention of diarrhoea.

India-developed rotavirus vaccine shows strong efficacy against childhood diarrhoea

May 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): A Phase III clinical trial of a rotavirus vaccine developed and manufactured in India has yielded positive results, the Government of India's Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Bharat Biotech have announced.

India develops affordable vaccine for rotavirus diarrhoea

May 14, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Indian scientists have developed an affordable vaccine that has shown strong efficacy in preventing rotavirus diarrhoea, the most severe and lethal cause of childhood diarrhoea that kills over 100,000 children annually.

Rotavirus Vaccine developed in India demonstrates strong efficacy

May 14, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI-Business Wire India): The Government of India's Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Bharat Biotech have announced positive results from a Phase III clinical trial of a rotavirus vaccine developed and manufactured in India.

New guidelines for Indira Awas Yojna scheme

May 13, 2013 at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The government Monday came out with a slew of guidelines for the Indira Awas Yojna scheme for building houses for rural poor, including increased allocations and a requirement for constructing compulsory toilets for each unit.

Abhinav Bindra recommended for Bharat Ratna

May 13, 2013 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Shooter Abhinav Bindra, the only Indian to win an individual Olympic gold, has been recommended for the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour, by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

After Bharat maa, Geeta maa! says Riteish Deshmukh (With Image)

May 8, 2013 at 12:49 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Actor Riteish Deshmukh was surprised to see how people came to meet his co-judge Geeta Kapur during auditions of their new show "India's Dancing Superstars" and said that she has a huge fan following.

Sharath Kamal relishing Timo Boll's company (Sports Feature)

May 4, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) India's top table tennis star Sharath Kamal could not have asked for more at this juncture of his career than to train with former World No.1 Timo Bol in his native Germany.

Esha wants bell-bots back in fashion

May 4, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Actress Esha Deol feels Bollywood fashion of the 1960s and 1970s, when bell-bottoms and bell-sleeves were a rage in "bright and colourful" apparel, should return.

Have been waiting for this day: Dinesh Karthik

May 4, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Hardwork and belief finally ended cricketer Dinesh Karthik's three-year-long wait to return to the national fold.

All-party meet to show EVMs with verifiable vote, apex court told

May 2, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Election Commission Thursday told the Supreme Court that it has convened an all-party meet May 10 to demonstrate the voters verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) in the EVMs and evolve consensus on its introduction.

Diesel under-recovery declines to Rs.3.80 a litre

May 1, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The under-recovery or loss on sale of high-speed diesel for the first fortnight of May has been pegged to Rs.3.80 per litre, the petroleum ministry said Wednesday.

Security expert criticises govt. for inability to counter Chinaese intrusion on Ladakh

May 1, 2013 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): A security expert has criticised the government for its inability to counter China's intrusion into India in the Ladakh region.

BHEL bags Rs.4,051 crore Odisha project

April 27, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 27 (IANS) State run-Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Saturday bagged a Rs.4,051 crore power project contract from Odisha Power Generation Corporation Ltd. (OPGC), an official said here.

Mamata is honest: Sushil Modi

April 27, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi Saturday described Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as an "honest" person and hoped she would tack action against West Bengal politicians involved with the chit fund mess and the tainted Saradha Group.

Mechanism should decide states losses due to GST: Modi

April 27, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) Sushil Kumar Modi, chairman of the empowered committee of state finance ministers on implementing the goods and services tax (GST), Saturday called for an "independent mechanism" to decide the compensation for losses that states would incur after the new indirect tax regime is enforced.

On Indian cinema's centenary, kin want Bharat Ratna for Dadasaheb Phalke (With Image)

April 27, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) A hundred years after "Lights, Camera, Action." were uttered for the first time in India by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke - Dadasaheb Phalke, known as the 'Father of Indian Cinema' - his descendents have sought a befitting recognition of his contribution by posthumously conferring him the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour.

Now, Malayalam movie with Amby car in lead role

April 22, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 22 (IANS) Popular director Rajasenan has come out with a new film where the central character is an 'Amby' car in the aptly titled film "72 Model".

High court cancels bail of Mecca Masjid blast accused

April 18, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Hyderabad, April 18 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh High Court Thursday cancelled the bail granted by a lower court to two former RSS members accused in the 2007 terror attack at the historic Mecca Masjid here.

Nation pays homage to B.R. Ambedkar on his 122nd birth anniversary

April 14, 2013 at 10:20 AM

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): The nation on Sunday paid homage to Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his 122nd birth anniversary.

Southern audiences like chubby heroines: Erica Fernandez

April 13, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Several actresses in Bollywood are working hard to shed weight to get to size zero, but debutant Erica Fernandez, who is awaiting the release of her debut Tamil film "Aindu Aindhu Aindhu", feels she needs to put on weight to look presentable for the southern film industry.

Sibal presides over signing of tripartite MoU on ROW and NOFN

April 12, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 12 (ANI): The Central Government has approved a project to create National Optical Fibre Network (NOFN) connecting all the 2, 50,000 Gram Panchayats (GPs) in the country through Optical Cable (OFC).

Himachal gram panchayats to get broadband links

April 12, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Friday signed an agreement with the department of telecommunication and Bharat Broadband Network Ltd. to link village-level civic bodies with broadband connectivity, officials said.

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.

Modi leaves Bengal business impressed

April 9, 2013 at 6:37 PM

Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) The maiden address of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to Bengal businessmen Tuesday had a large number of them bowled over, with some industry captains pitching for the sauve BJP leader as a potential prime minister.

Sony gets music rights of Dhanush's 'Mariyaan'

April 8, 2013 at 7:33 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The music rights of Dhanush-starrer "Mariyaan", based on a real life story, has been acquired by Sony Music.

Corruption a threat to democracy, says president

April 6, 2013 at 3:17 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Corruption is a threat to the democratic fabric of the country and frustrates efforts to bring equity, President Pranab Mukherjee said here Saturday, delivering the 14th D.P. Kohli Memorial Lecture organised by the CBI.

Vettel's image has taken a beating, say F1 pundits

April 4, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Has Sebastian Vettel's act of defying team orders in Malaysia diminished the accomplishments of the youngest Formula 1 triple world champion?

Vettel's image has taken a beating, say F1 pundits

April 4, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Has Sebastian Vettel's act of defying team orders in Malaysia diminished the accomplishments of the youngest Formula 1 triple world champion?

India's service industry must strive for excellence (Comment)

April 4, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Emerging amid liberalisation and increasing integration with the global economy, India's service industry offers tremendous potential but also poses daunting challenges. Underdeveloped infrastructure, archaic policies, historical baggage of complex cultural mores and inadequate exposure to services standards are challenges that remain even after 65 years of independence. Yet, opportunities lie in challenges and adversities.

BEL posts five percent turnover growth in FY 2013

April 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Bangalore, April 3 (IANS) State-run Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) posted sales turnover of Rs.6,010 crore (Rs.60 billion/$1.1 billion) for the just-concluded fiscal 2012-13, registering a five percent growth over previous fiscal (2011-12) at Rs.5,704 crore (Rs.57 billion).

IPL: Pomersbach promises to keep off controversy

April 2, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) He has only played one international, yet Australian batsman Luke Pomersbach has remained in the news -- for reasons other than cricket and more for his alcohol-related indiscipline.

Rajinikanth, Kamal join fast to support Sri Lankan Tamils

April 2, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Chennai, April 2 (IANS) Stalwarts like Rajinikanth, Ajith Kumar, Kamal Haasan and many more Tuesday joined the members of the South Indian Film Artistes Association (SIFAA) in a day-long fast here to protest alleged "war crimes" against Tamils in Sri Lanka.

After president, Goa governor too drops 'His Excellency' tag

March 30, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Panaji, March 30 (IANS) After President Pranab Mukherjee, Goa Governor Bharat Vir Wanchoo has also dropped the "His Excellency" honorific preceding his name for official purposes.

Cabinet approves BHPV-BHEL merger

March 21, 2013 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 21 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for merger of Bharat Heavy Plate and Vessels Ltd. (BHPV) Vishakhapatnam with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), New Delhi.

Competition watchdog to probe petrol price fixing

March 16, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The Competition Commission of India (CCI) said Saturday it would shortly finalise the probe into alleged fixing of petrol prices by cartelisation among oil marketing companies (OMCs).

Bharat Jodo Movement a great mission to spread spirit of unity: Tuki

March 15, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Itanagar, (Arunachal Pradesh),Mar. 15 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki described the month-long Third Bharat Jodo Movement (BJM) as a great mission to spread the spirit of unity.

Rishi, Paresh to reunite after 20 years

March 14, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Veteran actors Rishi Kapoor and Paresh Rawal are set to share the screen space after almost two decades in Sanjay Chhel's untitled movie.

BEL to develop aerostat radar for armed forces

March 13, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Bangalore, March 13 (IANS) State-run Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) will develop an advanced aerostat and communication system to meet the surveillance and reconnaissance needs of the Indian armed forces, an official said Wednesday.

Acid attack on Maharashtra scribe, kin

March 13, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) A journalist and his family were victims of an acid attack by local political activists in another assault on the media in Maharashtra, an official said here Wednesday.

India should prepare cyber warfare army to counter hackers: Analyst

March 13, 2013 at 11:02 AM

New Delhi, Mar 13 (ANI): In the wake of the Chinese hacking attack, which is also being termed as the biggest security breach in India, security analyst Captain (retired) Bharat Verma believes that if Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) websites and e-mails can be hacked so easily, then the total security architecture is under threat.

Mecca Masjid blast accused sent to NIA custody

March 12, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Hyderabad, March 12 (IANS) A special court Tuesday sent an accused in 2007 Mecca Masjid bomb blast case, to the custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for 15 days.

India-Italy trade to reach $15 billion by 2015: Envoy

March 7, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) Inviting joint ventures and investment from India, the Italian envoy Thursday said bilateral trade is likely to nearly double to $15 billion by 2015.

Asian cycling: India's best hope came out of coma

March 4, 2013 at 7:13 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Chandrashekhar Rajesh's story should be inspiring for any sportsperson. The Tiruchirapalli-based cyclist came alive after being comatose for 10 days following an horrific accident last year and is now one of India's brightest prospects in the Asian Championships beginning here Thursday.

Over two lakh lost and found in Kumbh!

March 1, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Allahabad, Mar 1 (IANS) Those who thought the Bollywood saga of "lost and found in mela", rooted in the Kumbh, is perhaps long over, could mull over this.

Rs.15,260 crore for drinking water ministry

February 28, 2013 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Thursday allocated Rs.15,260 crore ($2.77 billion) to the ministry of drinking water and sanitation to expand and improve drinking water supply in the country.

Work on Calcutta circle new generation network from June: BSNL

February 25, 2013 at 11:15 PM

Kolkata, Feb 25 (IANS) State-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Monday said it would commence work on upgrading its existing landline networks to the next generation network (NGN) for the Calcutta circle from June.

BHEL to make rail coaches at Bhilwara

February 25, 2013 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The railways Monday signed an MOU with the ministry of heavy industries to set up a coach manufacturing plant at Rajasthan's Bhilwara.

Misra likely to stay on as Davis Cup captain

February 22, 2013 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Shiv Prakash Misra is likely to continue as non-playing captain of the Indian Davis Cup team for the time being till the high-powered committee of the All India Tennis Association (AITA) goes into the demands raised by the rebel players.

Strike cripples financial sector, transport across India (Roundup)

February 20, 2013 at 10:16 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) India's financial sector was crippled and transport hit as large parts of the country ground to a halt Wednesday in response to trade unions calling a two-day strike demanding measures to check inflation, ensure jobs and enforce labour laws.

Strike partially affects life in Karnataka

February 20, 2013 at 9:36 PM

Bangalore, Feb 20 (IANS) Normal life was partially affected from dawn-to-dusk across Karnataka Wednesday on the first day of the two-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions.

Daimler to expand product range, network

February 20, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) Germany's Daimler AG, one of the world's largest truck makers, will expand its product portfolio by launching new models and expanding its dealer network in India despite an unencouraging market, an official said Wednesday.

Mixed response to shutdown in Karnataka

February 20, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Bangalore, Feb 20 (IANS) The two-day nationwide shutdown called by trade unions began on a mixed note Wednesday across Karnataka amid tight security and heavy deployment of police personnel to maintain law and order.

Air hostess Geetika's mother cremated, another note for son found

February 16, 2013 at 10:17 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Former air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother, who committed suicide by hanging herself, alleging harassment from those named for her daughter's suicide, was cremated Saturday. She left another suicide note for her son, asking him to be "strong," police said.

Geetika's mother left another note for son

February 16, 2013 at 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Former air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother, who committed suicide by hanging herself inside her house here Friday evening, left another suicide note for her son, asking him to be "strong," police said.

Urdu e-version of Employment News launched

February 5, 2013 at 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) In a major fillip to its efforts to provide employment-related news to people, the government Tuesday released the Urdu e-version of its Rozgar Samachar, which Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari said was part of the government's efforts to create more jobs.

BHEL gets Maharatna status

February 4, 2013 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) State power equipment-maker Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has been given Maharatna status by the government.

Ann Augustine, Jomon T. John to get engaged Feb 9 (Malayalam Movie Snippets)(With Images)

February 2, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Thiruvanathapuram, Feb 2 (IANS) Malayalam actress Ann Augustine will get engaged to cinematographer Jomon T. John Feb 9.

Pakistani women's cricket team staying in stadium fearing attacks

February 1, 2013 at 9:18 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 1 (IANS) Fearing an attack, the Pakistani women's cricket team has been lodged at the Barabati stadium in Cuttack city, officials said Friday.

Mining lobby attacks Goa governor for ignoring their plight

January 30, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Panaji, Jan 30 (IANS) The mining lobby Wednesday attacked Goa Governor Bharat Veer Wanchoo, calling him an "agent" of the central government and accusing him of being callous to those affected by the ban on iron ore mining in Goa.

Bill prohibiting manual scavenging likely to be passed in Budget Session

January 29, 2013 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI) Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has said that the Bill prohibiting manual scavenging can be passed in the Budget Session of Parliament as there is consensus on this issue among all political parties.

Goa to give financial help to the mining ban hit

January 28, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Panaji, Jan 28 (IANS) The Goa government is working on a financial package for people in the state's mining belt who have lost jobs or ancillary businesses following the ban on iron ore mining, Governor Bharat Vir Wanchoo announced Monday.

Why no Bharat Ratna for Bollywood, wonders Suniel Shetty

January 28, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Actor Suniel Shetty says it is surprising that Bollywood is ignored for the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in the country for performance of the highest order in any field.

Karnataka governor for disciplined democracy to avert chaos

January 26, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Bangalore, Jan 26 (IANS) Karnataka Governor Hans Raj Bhardwaj in his address on the 64th Republic Day Saturday advocated discipline in democracy to prevent the country slipping into "chaos and self-destruction".

Governor heralds Republic Day fete in Karnataka

January 26, 2013 at 10:01 AM

Bangalore, Jan 26 (IANS) Karnataka Governor Hans Raj Bhardwaj Saturday heralded the 64th Republic Day celebrations across the state by unfurling the tricolour and inspecting the guard of honour at the Field Marshal Manekshaw Shaw parade grounds in this city centre.

Activists seek wider probe into 'Hindutva terror'

January 24, 2013 at 7:04 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Twenty-one activists and intellectuals Thursday demanded "a thorough enquiry" into a "terror nexus" involving Hindu groups and security agencies.

AITA hits back at Chidambaram

January 22, 2013 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA) Tuesday hit back at its vice president Karti Chidambaram for criticising the association's handling of the Davis Cup selection process.

Sensex at two-year high on partial deregulation of diesel prices

January 18, 2013 at 8:17 PM

Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets hit a fresh two-year high rising less than half a percent Friday, a day after the government authorised state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) to raise diesel prices.

Sensex gains, state-run oil companies shares jump

January 18, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): Sensex regained 20,000 points on Friday after a brief slump with gains seen especially in oil sector companies.

Diesel up by 45 paise, petrol down by 25 paise

January 18, 2013 at 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) A day after the government allowed state-run companies to raise diesel prices periodically, the price of diesel was Friday hiked by 45 paise per litre excluding state levies, whereas petrol price was cut on an average by 25 paise per litre.

MTNL's video telephony service will help to expand business: Kapil Sibal

January 17, 2013 at 3:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 17 (ANI): Union Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Thursday said the video telephony service launched today by Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) would help expand its business across the country.

Multilingual, multicultural theatre opening new dialogues on stage (Feature)

January 13, 2013 at 12:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The spirit of multiculturalism and direct exchange of soft power is playing out in contemporary theatre, a hybrid form culling from different linguistic, traditional and literary sources.

BJP says militant organizations have become face of Pakistan

January 12, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan.12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday said here that Pakistan's intentions to build a peaceful relationship with India are not serious.

SC notice on CBI probe into illegal telephone exchange at Maran's house

January 11, 2013 at 11:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday issued notice to the central government on a PIL seeking "thorough and fair" probe by the CBI into the setting up of an illegal telephone exchange by BSNL at the residence of Dayanidhi Maran during his tenure as communications minister.

Indian hockey swings from sublime to ridiculous: Jamie Dwyer

January 11, 2013 at 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Not for nothing Australian Jamie Dwyer has been the World Player of the Year five times and when he talks of Indian hockey there has to be an element of truth in what he says. He sums up India's game in a one-liner: They swing from sublime to ridiculous in a matter of 70 minutes.

Cabinet approves award of two oil exploration blocks

January 10, 2013 at 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The government Thursday approved the award of two oil blocks for exploration under the ninth round of the new exploration licensing policy (NELP-IX).

International kite festival in Vadodara attracts enthusiasts from across the world

January 9, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Vadodora (Gujarat), Jan.9 (ANI): The international kite festival in Vadodara, Gujarat, lured scores of kite flyers from across the world.

RSS chief blames 'westernization' for rape, sparks row (Roundup)

January 4, 2013 at 10:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat Friday trigerred a raging controversy with his remark that rape was primarily prevalent in Indian cities and not in rural India, drawing condemnation from the Congress, the CPI-M and various women's organisations.

RSS chief stirs row, blames 'westernization' for rape

January 4, 2013 at 4:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat Friday stirred a controversy with his remark that westernization in Indian cities was the reason behind increasing rape cases as the country is witnessing widespread protests over the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old Delhi woman last month.

Home Secretary rejects Bhagwat's India, Bharat distinction remark

January 4, 2013 at 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (ANI): Union Home Secretary R.K.Singh on Friday rejected Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's contentious distinction remark that rapes occur only in urbanised and westernised India, and not in rural-dominant "Bharat".

RSS chief Bhagwat does not know either India or 'Bharat': Brinda Karat

January 4, 2013 at 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 4 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Brinda Karat on Friday lashed out at Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat for his remark that rapes are rare in 'Bharat' (rural India) but occur frequently in 'India', saying this reflects the mentality, which refuses to accept the reality of caste oppression or class driven exploitation of women.

Kiran Bedi livid over RSS chief Bhagwat's 'rapes hardly take place in Bharat' remark

January 4, 2013 at 12:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (ANI): Former IPS officer and activist Kiran Bedi on Friday criticised Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat for his controversial remark that rapes hardly take place in 'Bharat', but they occur frequently in 'India'.

NSD to showcase Manto, Shakespeare at annual theatre fiesta

January 2, 2013 at 8:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The crossover between literature, performance, classicism and its modern interpretations will be on showcase at the 15th Bharat Rang Mahotsav, the National School of Drama's (NSD) annual theatre festival here Jan 5-20.

Music scheme to be named after Bhimsen Joshi

January 2, 2013 at 8:07 PM

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) The Maharashtra cabinet Wednesday approved a classical music scheme named after Pandit Bhimsen Joshi ahead of his second death anniversary, an official said.

Five eve teasers lynched in Jharkhand

December 22, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Ranchi, Dec 22 (IANS) Five men were beaten to death by villagers after they allegedly teased women and girls in Jharkhand's Khuti district Saturday, police said.

Awards don't influence me, says Sivaji

December 20, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Chennai, Dec 20 (IANS) Telugu actor Sivaji feels the true award for an actor is the appreciation he or she gets from the audience, and that is why he says he never gets influenced by awards.

McNally Bharat seeks technology partners

December 17, 2012 at 7:34 PM

Kolkata, Dec 17 (IANS) McNally Bharat Engineering Company Ltd (MBE) is searching possible technology partners in port, pump and material handling equipment businesses, company chairman said Monday.

Former captain Chettri goes unsold at HIL auction

December 16, 2012 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Former India captain and goalkeeper Bharat Chettri went unsold at the Hockey India League (HIL) players' auction here Sunday.

Goa can be Boston of India in higher education: Governor

December 14, 2012 at 8:20 PM

Panaji, Dec 14 (IANS) Goa has the potential to become a higher education hub like Boston in the US, Goa Governor Bharat Vir Wanchoo said.

HIL auction: Sardar, Sandeep top price charts

December 14, 2012 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) India's star hockey players Sardar Singh and Sandeep Singh have been surprisingly given the highest reserve price ahead of the world's top striker Jamie Dwyer for Hockey India League (HIL) player's auction slated for Sunday.

Opposition should join UPA to push reform agenda: Sibal

December 14, 2012 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) The opposition should join the government to push the reforms agenda instead of holding up legislation in parliament, Communications Minister Kapil Sibal said here Friday.

India has 173,690 Bharat Nirman Volunteers

December 13, 2012 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) India has a total of 173,690 Bharat Nirman volunteers to facilitate delivery of public services under government programmes to rural households, parliament was told Thursday.

BEL, Israel's IAI to jointly develop missiles

December 10, 2012 at 7:04 PM

Bangalore, Dec 10 (IANS) State-run Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has tied up with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to develop long range surface-to-air missiles.