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New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Delhi reeled under a scorching 43.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday, this also makes it the hottest day of the season and it is likely to get worse in coming days.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The hot, sunny weather continued in the national capital Saturday as the maximum temperature settled four notches above average at 43.2 degrees Celsius. Similar weather is in store Sunday, the Met office said.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) So what if you're on vacation? Pack your loungewear well to keep your fashion quotient high, say designer duo Shivan & Narresh.
New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has been conferred with the Polio Eradication Champion Award by Rotary International.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday sentenced a man to jail for eight years for repeatedly raping his 17-year-old daughter and threatening her not to disclose the incident to anyone.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Delhi sweated it out on a hot, sunny Friday as the maximum temperature settled three notches above the season's average at 42.2 degrees Celsius. The Met office has forecast temperatures to rise further over the weekend.
New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Afghanistan's Ambassador to India Shaida M. Abdali has said his copuntry is keen on creating a tripartite mechanism with India and Pakistan that would enhance cooperation between the three nations in the short and long term.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The process of cleansing-toning-moisturising and use of sunscreen and anti-ageing products are considered important to keep facial skin glowing. But an expert advises how multi-purpose beauty therapies can help with same benefits in lesser time.
New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): 'American Idol' participant Candice Glover, won the 12th season of the US singing reality show on Friday.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Conglomerate ITC's fourth quarter (January to March) 2012-13 net jumped by 19.4 percent.
New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): 'American Idol' participant Candice Glover, won the 12th season of the US singing reality show on Friday.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Global ratings agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) Friday said its outlook on India remained negative and there was a one-in-three likelihood of a downgrade within the next 12 months.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) To exclude socially advanced persons/sections or the "creamy layer" from getting reservation under the other backward classes (OBC) quota, the cabinet Thursday increased the income criterion from Rs.4.5 lakh per annum to Rs.6 lakh per annum.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Demands for gold in India surged 27 percent to 256.5 tonnes in January-March 2013 even though the global demands dropped by 13 percent, the World Gold Council said Thursday.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The city experienced a hot, sunny Thursday with clear skies with the maximum temperature settling a notch above average at 40.8 degrees Celsius. The Met office has forecast similar weather Friday.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) With urbanisation and infrastructural development taking place rapidly in the national capital, the forest department has been struggling with land to plant trees, an official said Thursday.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) It was not possible for Indian Premier League (IPL) teams to fix matches but players, who lack integrity, can be involved in spot fixing, Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra said Thursday.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) It was a warm, sunny morning in the capital Thursday with the minimum temperature settling at 25.4 degrees Celsius, a notch above average for this time of year. The weather office has forecast a clear day ahead.
Three players including S. Sreesanth from IPL?s Rajasthan Royal, have been arrested by Delhi Police in Mumbai in connection with spot fixing, sources said Thursday. However, the names of the arrested players have not been revealed by Rajasthan Royals team, Delhi Police sources confirmed that Sreesanth was one of the three.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Three Rajasthan Royal players, including India's fast bowler Sreesanth, have been arrested in Mumbai by the Delhi Police in connection with spot fixing, sources said Thursday.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Members of civil society group of Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday urged the centre to release all the political prisoners of the state to ensure peace in the region.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) A 71-year-old tantric was arrested here for raping a 10-year-old girl on the pretext of healing her, police said Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Delhi Lokayukta Manmohan Sarin Wednesday issued notice to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and her Transport Minister Ramakant Goswami for putting up their posters in public places.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Delhi Lokayukta Manmohan Sarin Wednesday issued notice to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and her Transport Minister Ramakant Goswami for their posters in public places.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde will visit the US next week to discuss internal security and cooperation between the two countries on issues such as cyber security.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Automobile major Tata Motors Wednesday reported a 7.02 percent decline in group global sales in April, which stood at 81,241 units from 87,377 units sold in the corresponding month of 2012.
New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): American Idol's Season 12 is set to become the first ever reality show to be telecast live in India, exclusively on BIG CBS LOVE.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The total number of GSM subscribers in April 2013 stood at 664.45 million, up by 3.51 million, according to data released by Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Oriflame turns 45 and the Swedish personal care company is celebrating the occasion by partnering with Hollywood diva Demi Moore and launching a new fragrance titled "More by Demi".
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Delhi government Tuesday set up a committee to look into ways to reduce cases of refusals by auto-rickshaw drivers to ferry passengers and improve the quality of service for commuters.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Terming the land acquisition and food security bills "far too important", union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh Tuesday said they needed to be debated in parliament.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Inter-ministerial Group (IMG) has recommended to the coal ministry issuance of show-cause notice to 30 coal block allottees because of production shortcomings, a source in the ministry said Tuesday.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Delhi experienced a warm Tuesday, with the maximum temperature settling a notch above average at 39.8 degrees Celsius. The Met office has forecast similar weather Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Sonam Kapoor recently confessed that she likes everything about stardom.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Floral print dresses, corset and bustier saris are a few must-items to make your wardrobe trendy.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Dr Reddy's Laboratories net profit for the fourth quarter (January-March) of 2012-13 went up by 78.54 percent, the company said in a statement Tuesday to the Bombay stock Exchange.
Washington, May 14 (ANI): Mariah Carey is reportedly planning to go on tour.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) India's wholesale price-based inflation decelerated to 4.89 percent in April, as prices of vegetables, milk, egg, meat and fish eased, government data showed Tuesday.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Reliance Infrastructure Tuesday posted consolidated net profit of Rs.725 crore ($134 million) for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, against Rs.411 crore in the corresponding quarter of previous year.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) India's wholesale price-based inflation (WPI) stood at 4.89 percent for the month of April as compared to 5.96 percent for the previous month, government data showed Tuesday.
New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Newly-appointed Law Minister Kapil Sibal has stressed the need for judicial reform but cautioned that it should be done through institutional dialogue and understanding.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) It was a hot day for Delhi Monday, even as the maximum temperature settled two notches below average at 37.6 degrees Celsius, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. There will be no respite Tuesday.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) A trade show that is exclusively dedicated to footwear and leatherwear is coming back for the third time to India.
New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The Delhi Cabinet on Monday decided to hike the monthly remuneration of teachers deployed by language academies in government schools.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) India's exports increased 1.68 percent to $24.16 billion in April, from $23.76 billion during the corresponding month of last year, government data showed Monday. The rise was for the fourth straight month.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Actress Bipasha Basu has flaunted her perfect curves in movies like "Jism", "Dhoom 2" and "Players" but says she never takes help of supplements to keep herself toned.
New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Preity Zinta was seen promoting her upcoming flick 'Ishkq in Paris', along with her co-star, Rhehan Malliek in the entertainment capital Mumbai.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) India's consumer price-based inflation decelerated to 9.39 percent in April from 10.39 percent in March, government data showed Monday.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) It was a cool, clear morning in the national capital Monday with the minimum temperature settling two notches below average at 23.2 degrees Celsius. The met office has forecast a warm, sunny day ahead.
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The skies remained cloudy for a major part of the day Sunday and the maximum temperature settled three notches below average at 36.1 degrees Celsius. The Met office has forecast that the hot, sunny weather would return from Monday.
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Delhi government Saturday said that there would be no power cuts during the summers as the distribution companies (Discoms) have acquired enough electricity for the season.
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) After a hot Saturday, there is respite in sight with light rains accompanied by thunder and dust storms expected in the capital late Saturday and Sunday, the Met office has said.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Summer brings along frizzy hair and extra oily scalp. Here are some harmless and nourishing natural hair packs that are easy to prepare at home and keeps your tresses nourished.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Reliance Communications Friday said its net profit surged almost 300 percent to Rs.624 crore in fiscal 2012-13.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation (CTTF) nominated TTFI chief P.C. Chaturvedi as its president, while inducting Ganeshan Neelakanta Iyer, the chief referee at the championships here, as full-member of its technical committee during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) here.
New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): The makers of Yash Raj's upcoming crime thriller 'Aurangzeb' adopted a unique method of promotion by holding a press meet at an under construction site in Mumbai.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Director Manish Tiwary has changed the name of the lead actress in his movie "Isaaq" from Amy to Amyra Dastur in order to avoid any confusion with the actor's ex-girlfriend.
Havana, May 10 (IANS) Minister of Sport and Tourism of Belarus Alexander Igorievich Shamko says his country wants to strengthen sports cooperation with Cuba.
Vancouver, May 10 (IANS) Canada's overseas investment and foreign direct investment in the country both grew by more than 5 percent last year, Statistics Canada said.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Delhi saw a hot Thursday with the maximum temperature three notches above average at 41.9 degrees Celsius. The met department has forecast similar conditions Friday but cloudy towards the evening.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 9 (IANS) Veteran CPI-M leader V.S. Achuthanandan, who has long been the bete noire of the majority faction in the Kerala unit led by state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan, Thursday said he was unsure if he will be able to retain the post of leader of opposition.
New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Hrithik Roshan was recently spotted launching a fitness book named 'Guide to your best body' written by his master trainer Kris Gethin in Mumbai.
Kingston, May 9 (IANS) Six-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt won the 100 metres in an invitational track meet in the Cayman Islands.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday paid tribute to litterateur, composer and artist Rabindranath Tagore on the ocassion of his 152nd birth anniversary.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Naina Redhu efficiently captures various important moments in people's life through her lense to tell stories with images, but doesn't like her work to be labelled as candid wedding photography.
New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid will today begin a two-day official visit to China at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Actor Siddharth Malhotra, who is from Delhi, has shifted to a rented sea-facing flat in Bandra here.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A 25-year-old man was killed and his two relatives were injured in an attack by four people over repayment of borrowed money, police said here Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) This Mother's Day surprise your mother with the new range of crystal glassware that promises to jazz up your home.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) It was a hot, sunny Wednesday in the capital as the maximum temperature settled three notches above average at 42 degrees Celsius, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A 25-year-old man was killed and his two relatives were injured in an attack by four people over repayment of borrowed money, police said here Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Around 7.5 lakh chemists across India will observe a one-day strike Friday against government policies and their impact on traders, a statement said Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The next time you visit a salon, ask your stylist to cut your hair short. Stylist Yatan Ahluwalia says this season "short" is fashionable for men as well as women, who can enhance their looks by wearing bright lip shades.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Described as one of the most good looking actors in Hindi cinema, Arjun Rampal will sport rugged looks in his forthcoming film "D-Day".
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) It was a sunny, warm morning in the national capital Wednesday with the minimum temperature settling at 23.7 degrees Celsius, a notch below average for this time of year.
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Singapore's Feng Tianwei, the highest-ranked player at the ongoing Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships, has pulled out of the singles event citing fatigue.
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Busy schedules of parents are increasingly deprieving their children of their company and hence, they are growing up cocooned in their own world. A study by Assocham Ladies League (ALL) shows that over 65 percent of youngsters between the age of eight and 24 get to spend less than one hour with their parents.
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) It was a hot Tuesday in Delhi with the maximum temperature being recorded two notches above average at 40.8 degrees Celsius. The met department has forecast similar weather Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Are you looking for some natural remedies to get rid of skin related problems. Try out rose water as it helps in removing skin clogs and blackheads or you can also opt for aloe vera pack for glowing skin.
New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): World Asthma Day is being observed across the country today and the theme for this year is "You can control your asthma."
New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Travel agents in different parts of India have decided to shut business for a day to protest lack of transparency in airfares.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Monday pulled up Director General (Prisons) Vimla Mehra for a recent clash among inmates in Tihar Jail, which left one person dead and eight others injured.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Umang Dairies, a unit of JK Organisation, Monday said its revenue increased 16 percent to Rs.173.80 crore in the financial year ended March 31, 2013, with the introduction of new products.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) It was a hot day for Delhi residents Monday with the maximum temperature settling at 41.4 degrees, a notch above average for this time of the season. The met office has forecast similar weather Tuesday.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Montblanc has launched the Signature for Good Collection, a limited edition to raise money to promote education and build schools in the third world countries.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) It was a clear, hot Monday in Delhi with the maximum temperature expected to hover around the 41 degrees Celsius mark, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Delhi experienced a hot Sunday with the maximum temperature being recorded three notches above average at 41.6 degrees Celsius, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said.
Sydney, May 5 (ANI): Wikileaks founder Julian Assange could still be languishing in the Ecuadorean embassy in London in six months, according to his lawyer.
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) People in Delhi can soon find out the dose of ultraviolet (UV) rays they are exposed to every day and take necessary measures to prevent sunburn. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is planning to issue UV rays advisories at 10 locations across the national capital.
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) India Meteorological Department officials say the temperature will hover around 41 degrees Celsius Sunday, even though the morning saw some clouds.
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The Delhi government might increase its contribution to the Bar Council of Delhi's corpus fund for welfare measures, Chief Minister Sheia Dikshit said Saturday.
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) It was a hot, sunny Saturday in the capital as the maximum temperature settled three notches above average at 42 degrees Celsius. The Met office has forecast similar weather Sunday.
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Are you planning a seaside vacation? A leading international brand has launched a special range of colourful holiday wear.
New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): Anurag Kashyap has revealed that he got his very first suit stitched for the big premiere of 'Black Friday,' but just then misfortune knocked on his door and the film got stalled.
New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated a National Seminar on Welfare of Lawyers organized by the Bar Council of Delhi at a function at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on Saturday.
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Pregnancy can lead to pigmentation, stretch marks and even dull skin, but young mothers can combat all this with good food, proper skin moisturising and regular exercise, says a Delhi-based dermatologist.
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Apparel brands and designers have launched lines in bright and bold colours for this season, but international fashion brand United Colours of Benetton is promoting black and white clothes this summer.
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) It was a warm Friday in the national capital with the maximum temperature being recorded at 38.3 degrees Celsius, one notch below average. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a similar Saturday.
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The revised autorickshaw and taxi fares will come into effect in the capital from Saturday with the Delhi government warning of strict action against errant drivers.
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) India's homegrown social networking site Worldfloat.com hopes to increase its users to nearly 10 million by the end of next month, giving competition to global giants like Facebook and Twitter.
