Everything you need to know about Cotton Mill: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Cotton Mill: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): According to the latest statistics released by the Government, rice has so far been planted in 2.4 lakh hectares in the country. . This is 52 thousand hectare more than that reported a week ago (1.88 lakh ).
Washington, May 15 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez has reportedly agreed to buy a luxury summer home in the Hamptons for 10 million dollars.
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Marvel super heroes Iron Man and Spider-Man will make a special appearance at the Wankhede Stadium here Saturday to cheer for Indian Premier League (IPL) team Mumbai Indians.
Washington, Apr. 26 (ANI): Republican Tom Cotton has expressed grave doubts about the Obama administration's counter-terrorism policies and programmes.
Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Maharashtra's Vidarbha region has seen 168 farmer suicides in the first three months of this year.
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.
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.
Kolkata, Apr 14 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday condoled the passing away of industrialist R P Goenka.
Kolkata, Apr 14 (ANI): Industrialist R P Goenka passed away on Sunday morning after a brief illness. He was 83.
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.
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb.24 (ANI): Silk weavers in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, have expressed their ire over the government's false promises of providing them with basic amenities.
London, Feb. 23 (ANI): Audrey Hepburn's pick-up line in her 1963 movie 'Charade' has been voted as the best in a survey.
London, Feb 15 (ANI): Christine Bleakley led the way for other celebrities to share their gushing love notes and pictures of their presents through Twitter on Valentine's Day.
Bangalore, Feb 4 (IANS) Biotechnology has made India a net exporter of BT Cotton from being an importer, with production nearly doubling to 510 kg per hectare from 225 kg over a decade ago, an industry player said Monday.
London, Feb. 3 (ANI): Amy Winehouse's goddaughter Dionne Bromfield, who is on a pilgrimage to St Lucia, said that she wanted to continue the troubled singer's legacy.
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Let's Design, a pan-India competition that educates and inspires young designers to work with cotton fabrics, has selected five young designers from north region for the final round to be held Feb 5.
London, Jan 25 (ANI): Kelly Brook has signed up as a new team captain on 'Celebrity Juice' - replacing pregnant Fearne Cotton.
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Let's Design, a pan-India design competition that educates and inspires young designers to work with cotton fabrics, is back with its fifth season.
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) First-time writer Avni Doshi has been awarded the 2013 Tibor Jones South Asia prize for "Girl in White Cotton" at the Appejay Kolkata Literary Festival.
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.
London, Jan. 8 (ANI): Nearly a fifth of people in the UK fail to change their bed sheets at least one a month, which could result in them suffering from a host of health woes ranging from asthma to rhinitis and eczema, according to new figures.
London, December 29 (ANI): We are more likely to approach strangers with whom we share a physical resemblance - as is the case with Eva Longoria and Victoria Beckham, who became firm friends after the former Spice Girl moved to Los Angeles with her husband David.
Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) A mini van-sized meteorite, one of the fastest and rarest to have hit the earth, detonated this April over California's Sierra foothills, yielding a goldmine of scientific data.
Washington, December 21 (ANI): A meteorite that exploded as a fireball over California's Sierra foothills this past spring was among the fastest, rarest meteorites known to have hit the Earth, it has been revealed.
Lucknow, Dec 8 (IANS) A day after the Uttar Pradesh government announced a new state advisory price (SAP) for sugarcane, the opposition Saturday accused Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav of compromising on prices because of the sugar lobby.
Washington, Nov. 29 (ANI): The families of nearly 112 workers killed in a Bangladesh garment factory fire will receive 1,200 dollars each from a company linked to hip-hop mogul Sean Combs' clothing line.
Chennai, Nov.28 (ANI): A cotton fair organised here, is providing a platform for artisans to showcase their skills, and at the same time, proved to be a major attraction for visitors.
London, November 26 (ANI): The Rolling Stones took to the stage at London's O2 Arena for the first time since 2007 on Sunday night to celebrate five fabulous decades in the music industry.
London, Nov 15 (ANI): Three quarters of men are now opting to show off their chests - and accompanying chest rugs - on nights out, a new survey has revealed.
Bangalore, Nov 9 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper signed off his six-day visit to India on a sportive note Friday by playing cricket and hockey with students of Bishop Cotton Boys & Girls School in the heart of this tech hub.
Washington, November 8 (ANI): Regular use of ibuprofen may help reduce risk of bladder cancer, especially in those with certain genetic marker, a new study has found.
Washington, Oct. 28 (ANI): The Statue of Liberty has reopened for public viewing after a yearlong, 30 million-dollar interior makeover.
Washington, Oct. 20 (ANI): The 52-foot tall statue and marketing icon of the annual State Fair of Texas, Big Tex was destroyed in a fire, leaving behind a little more than the metal frame of the giant cowboy.
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Good productive agricultural land should not be given away for non-agricultural uses, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said here Tuesday.
Hyderabad, Oct 5 (IANS) Hyderabad police Friday arrested a group of Telangana activists for staging a protest over the re-installation of statues of eminent Andhra personalities at Tank Bund, on the banks of the Hussain Sagar Lake.
London, Sept 28 (ANI): Kristen Stewart knocked Pippa Middleton off the top spot to become UK's most searched celebrity style icon.
London, Sep 17 (IANS) Singer Ronnie Wood's son Jesse is planning to marry his girlfriend Fearne Cotton, who is expecting their baby.
New Delhi Aug 27(IANS) Industry association FICCI and the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME) Monday signed an agreement to boost cooperation between industrial and export entities of the two countries.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) A parliamentary panel has called for an in-depth probe into the agriculture ministry's role in the government's decision to approve the commercial release of Bt Cotton in the country in 2002.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) A parliamentary panel Thursday recommended a probe into the issue of Bt Brinjal, saying that adequate tests had not been carried out and the approval committee was under "tremendous pressure" from the "industry and a minister" to approve it.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) A parliamentary panel Thursday recommended a probe into the issue of Bt Brinjal, saying that adequate tests had not been carried out and the approval committee was under "tremendous pressure" from the "industry and a minister" to approve it.
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) The Maharashtra government has banned the sale and distribution of the genetically modified Bt cotton seeds of Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company (Mahyco), a partner of US multinational Monsanto, in the state with immediate effect for supplying inferior quality seeds.
Los Angeles, July 31 (IANS) Actress Kym Marsh enjoyed a hen party with friends in Marbell, Spain, just weeks before she ties the knot with actor Jamie Lomas.
London, July 28 (ANI): While most celebrities were probably out clubbing, a few of them chose to stay indoors, watch the Olympics Opening Ceremony and Tweet about it.
London, July 28 (ANI): While most celebrities were probably out clubbing, a few of them chose to stay indoors, watch the Olympics Opening Ceremony and Tweet about it.
Shimla, July 19 (ANI): Shimla's Bishop Cotton School has become the first school in India to introduce scuba diving for students.
Melbourne, July 16 (ANI): Killing the "cool" factor of cigarettes and increasing the classification rating for films depicting smoking would have a dramatic impact on youth tobacco usage, suggest researchers.
Nagpur, July 12 (IANS) Farmers in Maharashtra Thursday welcomed the state government's move to ban Bt cotton seeds which have created many problems for the agricultural community, mainly in Vidarbha region, an activist said.
Washington, July 10 (ANI): A new research from Norris Cotton Cancer Center has estimated, for the first time, the impact of an R rating for movie smoking.
New Delhi, July 3 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Tuesday approved the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 2012-13 season of Kharif crops.
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) There has been a two-week delay in the monsoon but the situation is not serious, union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said here Tuesday and added that rainfall would pick up by next week.
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) There has been a two-week delay in the monsoon but the situation is not serious, union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said here Tuesday, adding that rainfall would pick up by next week.
Washington, July 1 (ANI): Mechanical engineers are working on how to turn the material in a cotton T-shirt into a source of electrical power.
Washington, June 21 (IANS) Genetically modified (GM) crops may no longer be safe from the scrouge of pests, underscoring the importance of closely monitoring and countering pest resistance to biotech crops, according to a new discovery.
London, June 18 (ANI): Women's wardrobes are packed with an average of 128 items of clothing, leaving them spoilt for choice when deciding what to wear, a new study has revealed.
Washington, June 17 (ANI): Rapper Drake, who got involved in a nasty brawl with Chris Brown on Thursday, is going to be arrested for throwing a bottle at his rival.
New York, June 16 (ANI): Chris Brown's attorney has said that it was hip hop artist Drake, who started the brawl that turned a SoHo nightclub into a blood-soaked battlefield, saying he has given police evidence that backs up his claim.
London, June 15 (ANI): Chris Brown posted a bloody photograph of himself on his Instagram account after a rumoured brawl with Rihanna's other former boyfriend Drake.
Melbourne, June 14 (ANI): Sex and religion have exchanged places in public perception, with sex moving into the public arena while religion has moved away from it, according to a British scholar.
Amritsar, June 13 (ANI): Fire fighters continue to struggle with a fire that engulfed Khanna Paper Mill here.
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Cotton production in India has risen with the use of the hybrid Bt cotton seeds, benefitting farmers and helping the country to become net exporter of the cash crop, says a study.
Accra, June 1 (IANS) India has set in motion a $4.66 million programme to develop the cotton industry across the African continent, which has faced a combination of problems over the years.
Washington, May 30 (ANI): Actress Sofia Vergara and singer Jessie J picked up the top prizes at the Women of the year awards at the annual ceremony that was organized by UK's Glamour magazine.
Washington, May 24 (ANI): George Clooney, Colin Firth and Denzel Washington have been named as the sexiest men over 50.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Tailored shorts with a linen jacket, t-shirts with bow-ties, Chinese collar shirts with printed pyjamas... for all those men out there, a fashion lowdown on how to look cool this summer with funky mix and match tips and jazzing it all up with the right accessories:
London, May 17(ANI): Manchester United, who recently launched their new 'Made in Manchester' home kit for the next season, have actually plugged in a historic old photograph of Oldham on the kit.
London, May 11 (IANS) It seems a generation of young girls have no strong role models as they are obsessed with celebrities and reality TV stars, a British survey has found.
New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar on Thursday said India's exports for the months of April 2012 have registered a growth of 3.2 per cent or 24.50 billion dollars.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Indian designer Rahul Mishra was adjudged the best womenswear designer by Cotton Council International (CCI) Tuesday for his creations with the fabric.
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Succumbing to political pressure, the government Monday revoked the ban on cotton exports and said fresh exports will be allowed without any quantitative restrictions.
New Delhi, Apr 29 (ANI): Minister for Commerce and Industries Anand Sharma on Sunday said the ban imposed on cotton exports in March this year was to review its availability and demand situation.
London, April 28 (IANS) The pope's representative in Britain has urged Roman Catholics to form a "united front" with Muslims and Jews to oppose gay marriage, a media report said Saturday.
Chennai, April 27 (IANS) Expanding itse construction equipment product range with a technical tie-up with a Korean company and looking at different four-wheeler makers to power their vehicles with its diesel engines are some of the strategies that Greaves Cotton Ltd is now looking at, said a top company official Friday.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying that the restriction on cotton exports would have an adverse impact on farmers.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying that the restriction on cotton exports would have an adverse impact on farmers.
Washington, Apr 10 (ANI): One of the other three winners of the record 656-million-dollar jackpot from the state of Maryland, USA has come out to claim their prize.
Quetta, Apr 7(ANI): Pakistan Supreme Court has said there is no difference between human beings and animals in Balochistan, where mutilated bodies are being found on a daily basis.
London, Apr 6 (ANI): A helpline has been opened in the UK for people who have had close encounters with aliens, marking the first of its kind in the country.
London, Mar 31 (ANI): Coleen Rooney is all set to make her debut appearance on TV's rudest quiz show, 'Celebrity Juice'.
London, Mar 25 (ANI): The Sport Relief charity television marathon, which showcased a string of comic sketches and feats of endurance by athletes and celebrities, raised 50 million pounds after a night of entertainment.
Nagpur, March 26 (IANS) Thousands of farmers and farm widows across Vidarbha Monday 'mourned' the tenth anniversary of the introduction of US-based GM Seed's revolutionary "BT Cotton" in India, an activist group said here.
Tourism in US state of North Carolina is all set to get an impetus from the recently released "The Hunger Games?.
London, March 26 (IANS) "The Hunger Games" is set to give a major boost to tourism in the US state of North Carolina.
Nagpur, March 25 (IANS) Thousands of farmers and farm widows shall 'mourn' and protest the tenth anniversary of the introduction of US-based GM Seed's revolutionary "BT Cotton" in the country Monday, an activist group said here Sunday.
London, Mar 15 (ANI): Jermain Defoe and Alexandra Burke, who are rumoured to be dating, have been photographed for the first time during the filming of British game show 'Celebrity Juice'.
London, Mar 15 (ANI): Jermain Defoe and Alexandra Burke, who are rumoured to be dating, have been photographed for the first time during the filming of British game show 'Celebrity Juice'.
New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Union Textile Secretary Kiran Dhingra on Monday informed that India would ban fresh cotton exports and refrain from issuing new registrations till further orders.
New Delhi, Mar 6 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister and Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar here on Tuesday said he was not consulted on commerce ministry's decision to put a ban on cotton exports.
London, Feb 26 (ANI): Prince Charles and Camilla are leading separate lives as she is struggling to cope with the pressures of being a royal, it has been revealed.
Islamabad, Feb 10 (ANI): The Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Palwasha Behram has informed the National Assembly (NA) that 4,832 Pakistanis were deported from various countries in the last two years.
Islamabad, Feb 10 (ANI): The Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Palwasha Behram has informed the National Assembly (NA) that 4,832 Pakistanis were deported from various countries in the last two years.
London, June 25(ANI): The Football Association has fined former Everton and Manchester City star Michael Ball for posting homophobic comments on Twitter.
New York, Jan 14 (ANI): The U.S. government is investigating a report of forced child labour in a fair-trade cotton program that supplies clothing material for lingerie giant Victoria's Secret.
New York, Jan 14 (ANI): The U.S. government is investigating a report of forced child labour in a fair-trade cotton program that supplies clothing material for lingerie giant Victoria's Secret.
Melbourne, Jan 13 (ANI): A stationery company has promised to withdraw its products after it was slammed for promoting porn-themed items in its back-to-school sale.
London, Dec 20 (ANI): One of world's first 'Santa friendly chimney' has been constructed in Southern England after a 6-year-old boy feared that his new house would not have a chimney big enough to accommodate Father Christmas.
Bangalore, Dec 17 (ANI): Scores of people attended the 37th annual cake exhibition in Bangalore, where giant size cakes modelled on prominent landmarks were put on display.
London, Dec 7 (ANI): Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were spotted kissing at a romantic weekend away at a secluded bed and breakfast hotel in Utah.
Washington, Oct 30 (ANI): Scientists are now envisioning hospital gowns that monitor medical patients and jerseys that test athletic performance, according to a new research.
London, Oct 9 (ANI): Michael Jackson's children paid tribute to the music legend at the Michael Forever memorial gig by wearing outfits similar to the ones donned by the late singer while filming his songs.
