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

India and China enhance bilateral ties through eight pacts (Lead:Eigh agreements)

May 20, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): India and China on Monday enhanced their bilateral ties with the inking of eight significant agreements that cover a range of areas including trade, culture and water resources.

Three men acquitted of rape charges after victim recants

May 20, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A Delhi court acquitted three men facing charges of abducting and gang-raping a woman after the victim denied that the accused raped her.

India-China stress on peace, boosting economic ties

May 20, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and China Monday stressed on maintaining peace and tranquility along their border and on boosting trade ties, including inviting Chinese firms to invest in India in infrastructure development and increasing banking and financial cooperation.

PL Footballer Gary Neville's father charged with sexual assault

May 20, 2013 at 4:22 PM

London, May 20 (ANI): The Crown Prosecution Service has said that the former Bury Football Club manager Neville Neville, 63, will be charged with allegations of sexual assault following a review of evidence gathered during a complaint by a 46-year-old woman about the attack in Bury in March.

'Fukrey' - peppy, fun to suit youth tastes (Music Review)

May 19, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Film: "Fukrey"; Music Director: Ram Sampath; Singers: Amjad Bagadwa, Ram Sampath, Yash Divecha, Vrashal Chavan, Mika Singh, Tarannum Malik, RanaMajumder, Clint Cabral, Neisha Maskarenhas, Mimosa Pinto, Kailash Kher, Keerthi Sagathia, Pradipta Guha, Clinton Cerejo and Sona Mohapatra; Rating: ***

Thousands court arrest in Mumbai, Maharashtra against new tax

May 16, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Thousands of traders in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra, along with prominent state politicians, courted arrest Thursday demanding scrapping of the new Local Body Tax (LBT), officials said.

Ghana's inflation goes up

May 16, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Accra, May 16 (IANS) The headline year-on-year consumer inflation rate again went up slightly to 10.6 percent in Ghana in April, compared with the previous month's 10.4 percent, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) announced here.

Woman falls from second floor of Greater Noida mall, critical

May 15, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Noida, May 15 (IANS) A woman was injured critically Wednesday when she fell from the second floor of a mall in Greater Noida, police said here.

Volkswagen Polo R Cup drivers test at BIC

May 14, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Greater Noida, May 14 (IANS) Volkswagen Motorsport India organised a pre-season test for the Polo R Cup drivers at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC).

Boston suspect buried in small town in Virginia

May 11, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Washington, May 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The body of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was buried in a Muslim cemetery in a small town in Virginia known for a sprawling, popular amusement park.

Daimler's Chinese engine plant begins trial production

May 10, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Beijing, May 10 (IANS) German automaker Daimler AG has begun a trial production at its first overseas engine plant in China ahead of its full operation scheduled later this year.

Two arrested for extortion in Delhi

May 9, 2013 at 11:18 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Two men including a son of Uttrakhand minority commission's former vice chairman have been arrested for making an extortion call to a real estate realtor, police said Thursday.

Now splurge on trendy summer wedding collection

May 7, 2013 at 3:20 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) From designer saris, elegant anarkalis embellished with zardozi and Swarovski to stylish kurtas, there are plenty of options to choose from during the forthcoming wedding season with Designer Den's new "wedding" collection.

Government taking measures to spur investment: PM

May 4, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Greater Noida, May 4 (IANS) The government is taking measures to spur investment and accelerate economic growth to 8 percent from the sluggish nearly 5 percent recorded in 2012-13, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Saturday.

Constrained by funds, ADB may cut lending to India

May 2, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Greater Noida, May 2 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is finding it difficult to maintain the current level of lending due to poor capital base and might cut financial support to countries like India, ADB President Takehiko Nakao said Thursday.

Proposed BRICS bank not a threat, says ADB

May 2, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Greater Noida, May 2 (IANS) The proposed BRICS development bank is not a threat to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and will instead complement the multilateral lending agencies, ADB president Takehiko Nakao said Thursday.

India to set up $1 bn innovation fund

May 2, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Greater Noida, May 2 (IANS) The Indian government has outlined a plan to set up Rs.5,000 crore (nearly $1 billion) fund to facilitate innovation and entrepreneurship, top official said Thursday.

UK train station catered to only 14 passengers last year

May 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM

London, May. 2 (ANI): Just 14 passengers got on the train from Teesside Airport station in Darlington in the past 12 months ending March 2012, and only 18 the previous year.

India to host ADB board meet

May 1, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) board of governors, the highest decision-making body of the lending agency, will meet here May 4-5.

Greater variety in innovative shots affecting Test batting: Gilchrist

April 27, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) Adam Gilchrist, who redefined power hitting in the shorter versions of cricket, says while the variety and frequency of innovative shots have increased following the advent of the Twenty20 format, they are also affecting Test match batting.

Maharashtra medicos call off 4-day-old strike

April 26, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Around 3,500 resident doctors in all government-run hospitals in Maharshtra have called off their four-day-old strike Friday, an official here said.

'Bombay Talkies' album high on emotions, celebrations (IANS Music Review)

April 26, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Film: Bombay Talkies; Music Composer: Amit Trivedi; Singers: Kailash Kher, Amit Trivedi, Mohit Chauhan, Kavita Seth, Richa Sharma, Javed Bashir, Sukhwinder Singh; Rating ***

Congress promises to decongest Greater Bangalore Region (With Promises galore in Congress manifest

April 24, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Bangalore, April 24 (IANS) The opposition Congress Wednesday promised to create a Greater Bangalore Region to decongest this choked tech hub of nine million denizens, if elected to power in the state assembly polls of May 5.

Vitamin E gives extra boost to heart health for smokers who quit

April 24, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): Taking a specific form of a vitamin E supplement can give ex-smokers an extra booth in their endeavors toward a healthier lifestyle, new research has found.

I-League: Mumbai FC hold ONGC to a draw

April 20, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) An injury-time goal by Yusif Yakubu helped Mumbai FC hold ONGC to a 1-1 draw in an I-League match at the Ambedkar Stadium here Saturday.

Renewable energy capacity to double by 2017: PM

April 17, 2013 at 12:21 PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said India understands the importance of forming a low carbon strategy to carry sustainable growth and will double renewable energy capacity by 2017. The Prime Minister said this while inaugurating the Fourth Clean Energy Ministerial in Delhi.

Golf champs Norman, Chamblee blast Woods for 'dropgate' fiasco

April 14, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Melbourne, Apr 14 (ANI): Golfing greats Greg Norman and Brandel Chamblee have joined the numerous voices criticising World No.1 Tiger Woods decision to play on at Augusta National even after his ball-drop fiasco instead of withdrawing.

Navi Mumbai Academy to play Greater Mumbai Police

April 12, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Navi Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Victorious in the last nine games, All India Football Federation's (AIFF) Navi Mumbai Regional Academy will take on Greater Mumbai Police Saturday in their next friendly at the Fr. Agnel's Ground here.

Honda launches entry-level Amaze, its first diesel car

April 11, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Japanese automobile major Honda's Indian subsidiary Thursday entered the diesel segment, launching its sedan Amaze, priced between Rs.5.99 lakh and Rs.7.60 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

British girl found hanging after row with brother

April 10, 2013 at 8:52 PM

London, April 10 (IANS) A 12-year-old schoolgirl in Britain was found hanging after she was sent to bed early following a row with her twin brother about sharing the family computer, an inquest heard.

Trees cut for PM's Greater Noida visit

April 9, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Greater Noida, April 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Greater Noida next month would prove expensive for the city's green cover, environmentalists said here Tuesday.

'India must remain vigilant against polio'

April 9, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Though India has not reported a single case of polio in the past two years, there is no room for complacency as the virus still exists in some neighbouring countries, an official said here Tuesday.

Errant builder told to pay over Rs.50 lakh to flat applicant

April 9, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) A builder who failed to start a Greater Noida residential project on time has landed in trouble as a consumer court here has directed him to pay compensation of Rs.3 lakh and refund the over Rs.49 lakh cost of a flat to a complainant.

India wants to be part of solution in Afghanistan: Khurshid

April 8, 2013 at 10:45 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) India wants to be part of the solution and not part of the problem in Afghanistan though there are some quarters who view New Delhi as the latter, said External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Monday.

IL&FS to build parking facility in Hyderabad

April 8, 2013 at 9:02 PM

Hyderabad, April 8 (IANS) IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company Ltd Monday said it will construct integrated multilevel automated car parking facility at a cost of Rs.35.04 crore in the old city of Hyderabad.

BJP leader's assault: Police say no case was lodged

April 5, 2013 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has alleged that she was assaulted by a gang of drunk men in Delhi late Thursday. Police, however, said the politician had "arrived at a compromise with the other party" and that none of the men were drunk.

BJP's woman leader assaulted in posh Delhi locality

April 5, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A woman leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that she was assaulted by a gang of drunk men in a posh locality of south Delhi late Thursday.

Standard Chartered moves to Delhi for South Asia Golf Tournament

April 4, 2013 at 8:21 PM

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), April 4(ANI-Business Wire India): After a successful inaugural edition of Standard Chartered South Asia Golf Tournament played over two days at Aamby Valley Golf Resort, Lonavala and Oxford Golf and Country Club, Pune, the tournament will now move to the Greg Norman designed par 72 championship course of the Jaypee Greens Golf Resort.

Daredevil chicken wings, Pathan swinger: IPL fever on your platter

April 3, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Double up the fun of this Indian Premier League (IPL) season with a string of pubs and restaurants across the country offering tempting deals on delectable food items, funky mocktails and cocktails - all topped with the advantage of watching the cricket extravaganza on big projector screens.

Fire damages Greater Noida chemical factory

April 3, 2013 at 12:13 PM

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 3 (ANI): A raging fire has damaged a chemical factory in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida area.

UP to set up infrastructure development fund

April 2, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Lucknow, April 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh will soon set up an infrastructure development fund (IDF), Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav announced here Tuesday.

Boca's goalkeeper salvages 1-1 draw against Independiente

April 1, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Buenos AiresS, April 1 (IANS) The outstanding performance of Boca Junior's goalkeeper Agustin Orion saved his team from losing for the second time to Independiente as two sides drew 1-1 in the seventh round of Argentina's final tournament.

Ban horse drawn carriages, urges Arjun Rampal (With Image)

March 31, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Actor Arjun Rampal extends his support to PETA's campaign to ban horse driven carriages in the city.

Happy Easter to all, says Bollywood

March 31, 2013 at 1:30 PM

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Bollywood celebrities Madhuri Dixit, Farhan Akhtar, Shilpa Shetty, Anupam Kher are in celebratory mood and extended their best wishes to everyone on Easter Sunday.

Dhoni shares tips with his racing team

March 30, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Greater Noida, March 30 (IANS) India cricket skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's passion for bikes is quite well known. Thus, the two riders of his Mahi Racing Team India were in for a pleasant surprise when the he easily shifted gears while talking to them about the nuances of bike racing and its technical aspects.

Eating more fiber could reduce risk of first-time stroke

March 29, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Washington, Mar 29 (ANI): Eating more fiber can decrease your risk of first-time stroke, a new study suggests.

Ex-Man U defender Gary Neville's father arrested for allegations of sexual assault

March 27, 2013 at 4:34 PM

London, Mar 27 (ANI): The father of Premier League footballers Gary and Phil Neville has been arrested over allegations of sexual assault.

Delhi set for riot of colours on Holi

March 26, 2013 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) People of Delhi are all set for festival of colours Holi Wednesday. Children and youths have already set the tone for festivities by throwing water-filled balloons at passersby, and colours and sweets are recording brisk sales.

World Superbike organisers worried about Indian customs

March 18, 2013 at 6:50 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Superbike World Championship (WSBK) organisers Dorna are hoping the Indian customs would clear their equipment before November's inaugural WSBK round at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida.

Aiken staves off Bhullar's challenge to win Avantha Masters

March 17, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Greater Noida, March 17 (IANS) South Africa's Thomas Aiken ensured his maiden trip to India would be unforgettable as he shrugged off the final day pressure to close with a five-under-par 67 and win the 1.8 million euro Avantha Masters here Sunday.

Asian Cycling: Uzbek rider tops elite race

March 17, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Greater Noida, March 17 (IANS) Uzbekistan's Muradian Khalmuratov shot to fame by winning gold in the 156.2 km men's elite race on the concluding day of the Hero Asian Cycling Championships here Sunday.

Greater duration of breastfeeding during infancy does not reduce child's obesity risk

March 17, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Washington, March 17 (ANI): An intervention that succeeded in improving the duration and exclusivity of breastfeeding during infancy did not result in a lower risk of overweight or obesity among the children, according to a study.

Stockbroker arrested for Rs.5 crore fraud on former CIl chief

March 16, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) A 48-year-old stockbroker was arrested for cheating a former chairman of Coal India Limited (CIL) of his life savings of Rs.5 crore through illegal transfer of his shares, the police said Saturday.

Avantha Masters: Aiken takes three-shot lead

March 16, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Greater Noida, March 16 (IANS) Thomas Aiken, who chose golf ahead of cricket and tennis because it offered better scenery, could enjoy it even more Sunday as he grabbed a three-shot lead Saturday in the Avantha Masters at the Jaypee Greens Resort.

Asian Cycling: South Korea offers to train Deborah, Manorama

March 16, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Greater Noida, March 16 (IANS) India's best showing in the Hero Asian Cycling Championship is sending all the right signals as the Korean Cycling Federation for the Indian riders practice alongside their cyclists in the run-up to the 2014 Junior Track World Championship to be held in Seoul, followed by the Asian Games at Incheon in the same year.

Trial court proceedings against Suhaib Ilyasi stayed

March 15, 2013 at 10:38 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday stayed the trial court proceedings, going on for the last 12 years, against the producer of TV serial "India's Most Wanted" Suhaib Ilyasi who is accused in the dowry death case of his wife Anju Ilyasi.

Thai Chinnarat on fire at Avantha Masters

March 14, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Greater Noida, March 14 (IANS) Thailand's Chinnarat Phadungsil set the stage alight when he opened his campaign at the 1.8 million euro Avantha Masters with a sensational 11-under-par 61 here Thursday.

Dhoni's popularity reaches Afghanistan

March 14, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Greater Noida, March 14 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's popularity has spread to war-torn Afghanistan where cricket is slowly catching on with the masses.

Asian Cycling: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan share honours on day two

March 14, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Greater Noida, March 14 (IANS) Uzbekistan's Muradian Halmuratov and Kazakh Daniil Fominykh won a gold each in the road races of the Hero Asian Cycling Championship being held here at the Buddh International Circuit Thursday.

Lahiri confident of defending Avantha Masters title

March 13, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Greater Noida, March 13 (IANS) Three-time Asian Tour winner Anirban Lahiri of India is confident his mental strength will make the difference as he goes in search of a back-to-back victory at the 1.8 million euro Avantha Masters which tees off here Thursday.

Pakistani cyclists find a way to cross Delhi limits

March 13, 2013 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Pakistani cyclists taking part in the Asian Championships here have visas for only Delhi and were not sure whether they could go to Greater Noida in the neighbouring Uttar Pradesh state for the road races at the Buddh International Circuit.

Liang back on hunting ground at Avantha Masters

March 12, 2013 at 11:26 PM

Greater Noida, March 12 (IANS) China's Liang Wen-chong returns to the country of his record-breaking triumph ready to put up another winning performance at the Avantha Masters which tees off at the Jaypee Greens Golf Course here Thursday.

Mithun eyes history at Avantha Masters

March 12, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Greater Noida, March 12 (IANS) Sri Lanka's Mithun Perera hopes his wish of winning his first Asian Tour title will come true when the 1.8 million euro Avantha Masters gets underway at the Jaypee Greens Golf Course here Thursday.

Thai Chawalit takes aim at Avantha Masters

March 11, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Greater Noida, March 11 (IANS) Thailand's Chawalit Plaphol is eager to build on his early success in Myanmar with a second Asian Tour victory at the Avantha Masters which starts Thursday.

Asian Tour stars set for Avantha Masters

March 10, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Greater Noida, March 10 (IANS) Asian Tour's leading players are set to reignite their battle with their rivals from the European Tour when the Avantha Masters tees off at the Jaypee Greens Golf Course next week.

Thai golfers keen on Avantha Masters

March 8, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Greater Noida, March 8 (IANS) A host of leading players from Thailand will attempt to create history by becoming the first from the country to win the Avantha Masters when the 1.8 million euro showpiece tees off at the Jaypee Greens Golf Course here next week.

Minor gang-raped in moving car in Greater Noida

March 6, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Noida, March 6 (IANS) A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped in a moving car by four people in Greater Noida, police said Wednesday. Two of the accused have been arrested.

Around 10,000 Delhi chemists likely to go on strike March 15

March 5, 2013 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Unhappy with the government's new drug pricing policy that will "reduce their profits" and "create hassles", 10,000 chemists across Delhi Tuesday threatened to go on a strike March 15 if their demands were not met.

Meet to discuss making Indian cities better

March 5, 2013 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, March 5, (IANS) Experts and professionals in urban planning will participate in an international conference March 13-15 to improve India's cities, organisers said Tuesday.

'Jolly LLB' good in parts, but doesn't exceed expectations (Music Review)

March 4, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Film: "Jolly LLB"; Music Director: Krsna, Lyricists: Vayu and Subhash Kapoor; Singers: Mika Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Bappi Lahiri, Kailash Kher, Mohit Chauhan, and Kamal Khan; Rating: ***

Sketches of suspects made in minor girl's rape case

March 3, 2013 at 11:15 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Sketches of suspects have been prepared in the case of a seven-year-old girl's rape in a municipal school here, police said Sunday. No headway has been made in the case despite the questioning of over 400 people.

Shilpa Shetty named Wellness Icon, elated

March 2, 2013 at 6:59 PM

Greater Noida, Mar 2 (IANS) Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty was happy to be named the Wellness Icon at the NDTV Good Times Lifestyle Awards 2013 here Saturday.

Bangalore's underbelly - people avoiding tax, ignoring conservation (Karnataka Newsletter)

March 2, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Bangalore, Mar 2 (IANS) The Karnataka capital's civic body is much maligned, justifiably so as its record on the matters it deals with is dismal. Unfortunately, thousands of Bangaloreans are proving they are no better when it comes to doing their bit to keep the city's flag flying.

Sexual assaults in Delhi schools (Timeline)

March 1, 2013 at 9:47 PM

Cases of sexual violence against girls and women continue to occur in the national capital, the most recent being the rape of an eight-year-old girl in her municipal school in northwest Delhi Friday.

Another open track day at Buddh Circuit March 10

March 1, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Greater Noida, Mar 1 (IANS) The general public will get another chance to satisfy its need for speed when the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) hosts an open track day March 10.

Montgomerie to make Avantha Masters debut

February 26, 2013 at 2:19 PM

Greater Noida, Feb 26 (IANS) Colin Montgomerie, the most prolific British winner in European Tour history, will make his first appearance in the 1.8 million euro Avantha Masters golf event being held here March 14-17.

Rs.25,000 for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims

February 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Lucknow, Feb 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh will give Rs.25,000 in cash subsidy to pilgrims from the state to undertake the arduous Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage to Tibet, an official said Tuesday.

Three bags cause bomb scare in Delhi

February 25, 2013 at 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Three suspicion-evoking bags were seized in the city Monday - one each from outside an army hospital and two markets - causing a scare till the time bomb disposal squads declared them harmless, said police.

Three suspicious-looking bags found in Delhi

February 25, 2013 at 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Three suspicion-evoking bags were recovered in the capital Monday - one each from outside an army hospital and two city markets, police said.

Explosive found in unattended bag outside Army hospital in Delhi, defused by bomb squad

February 25, 2013 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 25 (ANI): An unattended and explosive-filled bag created havoc outside the Army's Base Hospital in cantonment area here on Monday afternoon.

South Africa to establish Special Economic Zones

February 22, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Cape Town, Feb 22 (IANS) The South African government, in partnership with Limpopo province, will establish two Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to attract more investment and boost economic growth.

Noida, Ghaziabad partially hit by strike

February 20, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Noida/Ghaziabad, Feb 20 (IANS) The two-day nationwide strike called by major trade unions partially affected life in the National Capital Region towns of Noida and Ghaziabad Wednesday.

Workers turn violent in Noida

February 20, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Noida, Feb 20 (IANS) A two-day all-India industrial shutdown turned violent Wednesday as mobs of workers attacked factories that were open and set fire to vehicles of their owners as well as fire tenders.

Buddh Circuit to organise public track tour

February 18, 2013 at 6:01 PM

Greater Noida, Feb 18 (IANS) Most motorsport fans, who were confined to watching the action from the general stands at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC), now have the opportunity to take a sneak peek into the state-of-the-art Formula 1 facility.

Biodiversity protects amphibians against diseases and deformities

February 17, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Washington, Feb 17 (ANI): The richer the assortment of amphibian species in a pond, the more protection that community of frogs, toads and salamanders has against a parasitic infection that can cause severe deformities, including the growth of extra legs, a study has found.

Silverglades Delhi win Louis Philippe Golf Trophy

February 17, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Greater Noida, Feb 17 (IANS) Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Order of Merit winner Shamim Khan and second placed Rashid Khan came up with a solid back nine performance to help Silverglades Delhi defeat DLF Gurgaon 3-0 to lift the second edition Louis Philippe at the Jaypee Greens Golf Resort here Sunday.

Lawyer shot dead in court

February 15, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Greater Noida, Feb 15 (IANS) A lawyer was Friday found shot dead in the premises of a court in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh.

Lawyer shot dead at Greater Noida court

February 15, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Greater Noida, Feb 15 (IANS) A lawyer was shot dead within the premises of a court in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, adjoining the national capital, Thursday night. The shooting came to light Friday morning when a sweeper found the body with bullet marks on it.

Buddh Circuit offers balloon ride, drive around

February 14, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Greater Noida, Feb 14 (IANS) Speed enthusiasts will now have the option of enjoying a bird's eye view at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) here when the Formula 1 track hosts an open track day Sunday, allowing general motorists to drive on the track.

Mumbai civic body to curb harassment of women staff

February 12, 2013 at 11:45 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai Tuesday announced that it will address all cases of harassment of women at its offices in an effective and prompt manner.

Just a pinch of salt can endanger your life

February 12, 2013 at 6:19 PM

London , Feb 12 (IANS) You may not be adding just a pinch of salt to pep up your cooked food, but salty processed foods that you munch may just be inching you towards ill health and early death, British health experts warn.

Raymond chief Singhania aims to participate in Ferrari Challenge

February 12, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Greater Noida, Feb 12 (IANS) Raymond Limited chairman Gautam Singhania is aiming to race in Europe's Ferrari Challenge.

This Amazon parrot is amazing with languages

February 12, 2013 at 5:23 PM

London, Feb 12 (IANS) A parrot in Britain leaves visitors amazed when he utters various words in Urdu, Arabic or English.

UK pet parrot speaks 3 languages

February 12, 2013 at 11:39 AM

London, Feb. 12 (ANI): A blue-fronted Amazon is able to squawk in 3 languages: Arabic, Urdu and English.

Jeev to lead Indian field at Avantha Masters

February 7, 2013 at 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Jeev Milkha Singh will again spearhead the home challenge at the fourth edition of the Avantha Masters, which will be played March 14-17 at a new venue, Jaypee Greens Golf Course in Greater Noida near here.

India fused to Asia 10 million years later than previously thought

February 7, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Washington, February 7 (ANI): It is believed that a massive tectonic collision joined India with Asia tens of millions of years ago.

Notice to CBI on Kalmadi plea

February 6, 2013 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the CBI on former Commonwealth Games (CWG) organising committee chief Suresh Kalmadi's plea for quashing of FIR and proceedings against him.

Woman finds blood-covered needle inside bread

February 5, 2013 at 9:15 PM

London, Feb 5 (IANS) A woman in Britain opened a loaf of bread to make a sandwich for her 10-year-old child, but discovered inside it a blood-covered needle used by a heroin-taking man.

Canadian province of Manitoba expanding business with India, says Premier Selinger

February 5, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb.5 (ANI): Visiting Premier of Canada's Manitoba Province, Greg Selinger, has congratulated Manitoban firms for growing their business with India, and welcomed a major Indian firm that has established its Canadian headquarters in provincial capital Winnipeg.

Open track day at Buddh International Circuit Feb 17

February 4, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Greater Noida, Feb 4 (IANS) The Buddh International Circuit (BIC) here will host the BIC Time Trial (Open track day) for general public Feb 17.