Search: Look for:   Last 1 Month   Last 6 Months   All time

Hindustan Building

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

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

India doesn't make too many films for children: Revathy

May 2, 2012 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Actress Revathy, who has won a national award for her short film "Red Building Where The Sun Sets" that shows how fights between parents affect children, says there are films about children, but very little for them.

Pranab to visit Bangladesh for Tagore ceremony

May 2, 2012 at 6:32 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Building upon warming ties, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will visit Bangladesh Sunday as the guest of honour to attend the closing ceremony of the joint celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.

Sensex closes in red, down 0.10 percent (Roundup)

May 2, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Wednesday closed in the red, dropping marginally and snapping three days of gains, as lower-than-expected manufacturing data and negative European markets dampened sentiments.

Ads

India lost over half of its 872 MiG jets in 40 years

May 2, 2012 at 5:30 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Over the last 40 years, India lost more than half of its MiG combat fleet of 872 aircraft and 171 pilots, the Rajya Sabha was informed Wednesday.

Sensex up 17.31 points in afternoon trade

May 2, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets was trading 17.31 points higher Wednesday, led by good buying support for consumer durables, bank and IT stocks.

Sensex up 71 points in afternoon trade

May 2, 2012 at 12:42 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets was trading 70.90 points higher in the afternoon session Wednesday, led by good buying support for consumer durables, bank and information technology (IT) stocks.

Venus to be visible as 'blot' against Sun during once-in-a-lifetime event

May 1, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): On 5th and 6th June this year, millions of people across the world will be able to watch Venus pass across the face of the Sun in what will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Hindustan Unilever quarterly net profit rises 20.6 percent

May 1, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Hindustan Unilever Tuesday posted a 20.6 percent rise in net profit at Rs.686.6 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, against Rs.569.2 crore during the like period of the previous financial year.

Oil marketing firms losing Rs.518 crore per day

May 1, 2012 at 4:50 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Oil marketing companies are losing Rs.518 crore per day on sale of diesel, kerosene and domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), government data showed Tuesday.

Venus to cross sun's face in a lifetime event

May 1, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Washington, May 1 (IANS) On June 5 and 6, millions of people worldwide will be able to spot Venus crossing the Sun's face in what will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

'Freedom Tower' One World Trade Center becomes New York's tallest building

May 1, 2012 at 10:34 AM

New York, May 1 (ANI): One World Trade Center, the monolith being built to replace the twin towers destroyed in the 9/11 terror attacks, has become New York's tallest building, overtaking the Empire State Building.

It's always fun working with Salman, says Katrina

April 30, 2012 at 5:39 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (ANI): Katrina, who will be seen with Salman in 'Ek Tha Tiger', has expressed her excitement about working with him again.

'iPavement' brings Wi-Fi under your feet

April 30, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): A Spanish tech company has come up with sidewalk paving stones, dubbed iPavement, that are Wi-Fi hotspots.

US-India business summit sees huge potential (Lead, changing dateline)

April 29, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Menlo Park (California), April 29 (IANS) The first annual US-India Business West Coast Summit attended by 300 top business leaders from the two countries has highlighted the dynamic potential that exists in present and future collaboration between them.

Packaged food industry to touch $30 bn by 2015

April 29, 2012 at 1:14 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The packaged food industry in India is likely to double by 2015 to touch $30 billion from the current $15 billion owing to the rise in income, changing urban lifestyle and modern retail trade, says a study.

Huge potential seen in US-India business ties

April 29, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Washington, April 29 (IANS) Over 300 top business leaders from India and the United States have highlighted dynamic potential that exists in present and future collaboration between the two countries.

Taliban threat from AfPak real: Air chief

April 28, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Bangalore, April 28 (IANS) Increasing Talibanisation of Pakistan and shifting of terror focus from AfPak region would pose a serious security threat to India in the next two years, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne said here Saturday.

India test flies naval variant of LCA

April 27, 2012 at 10:50 PM

Bangalore, April 27 (IANS) India Friday joined an elite club of countries by test flying the naval variant of its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) in this tech hub under a partially cloudy sky.

Four Indian state-owned firms to bid for Afghan mines

April 27, 2012 at 5:14 PM

New Delhi, Apr 27(ANI): Four Indian state-owned entities are on a short list to bid for copper and gold projects in Afghanistan.

Decision over diesel price reforms evokes mixed reactions

April 22, 2012 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, Apr 22 (ANI): Chief Economic Advisor Kaushik Basu's statement on deregulating diesel prices and tough decisions on subsidies evoked mixed reactions from politicians and economic experts on Sunday.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds house hunting in Connecticut

April 20, 2012 at 7:25 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are house hunting in Connecticut, as they wish to escape from New York and enjoy a slower pace of life.

Hindustan Times launches programme for underprivileged children

April 19, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) English daily newspaper Hindustan Times said Thursday it has launched an initiative which will help in education of over 1 million underprivileged children in the national capital region.

Hindustan Motors upgrades Mitsubishi Montero

April 16, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Chennai, April 16 (IANS) Automobile-maker Hindustan Motors Ltd Monday announced the launch of upgraded Mitsubishi Montero, a sports utility vehicle.

Vedanta Group's Agnivesh picks up 60 percent stake in Primex Healthcare

April 16, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Chennai, April 16 (IANS) Agnivesh Agarwal, a member of the founding family of the $11.4 billion-turnover diversified Vedanta group and chairman of Hindustan Zinc Ltd, has picked up 60 percent stake for an undisclosed sum in the city-based Primex Healthcare owning a chain of diagnostic centres, a top official said Monday.

HAL chopper lands atop building; pilots safe

April 12, 2012 at 11:23 PM

Bangalore, April 12 (IANS) A chopper of the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd's training academy Thursday made an emergency landing atop a building in the eastern suburb of the city, with both of its pilots escaping with minor injuries, the defence behemoth said.

Antony asks DPSUs to maintain transparency

April 12, 2012 at 7:07 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Stung by criticism that he had prior knowledge of complaints over irregularities in the army ordering Tatra trucks, Defence Minister A.K. Antony Thursday issued a "stern warning" to defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs) and asked them to keep their dealings with clients and stake-holders "transparent."

Chopper lands on apartment in Bangalore

April 12, 2012 at 6:35 PM

Bangalore, April 12 (IANS) A training helicopter of the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) landed on the rooftop of an apartment complex in east Bangalore Thursday evening, police said adding that no one was injured in the incident.

India, Pakistan plan Siachen, Sir Creek talks

April 11, 2012 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Building upon discussions during President Asif Ali Zardari's Sunday visit to New Delhi, India and Pakistan are looking to step up the dialogue process by seeking to set dates for talks on the disputed Siachen glacier and Sir Creek marshland.

India, Germany for greater railway cooperation

April 10, 2012 at 11:14 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Indian Railways Tuesday said it will shortly finalise a fresh Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its German counterpart on increasing their cooperation.

I-League: Pune outscore HAL

April 10, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Bangalore, April 10 (IANS) Pune FC showed character as they rallied to beat Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) 6-4 in an I-League match Tuesday.

Sensex ends in green; FMCG, auto stocks rally

April 10, 2012 at 4:51 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets managed to close in the positive in volatile trade Tuesday as buying interest in FMCG, auto and banking stocks outweighed losses in consumer goods, IT and metal scrips.

Days before 26/11, Zardari pledged reconciliation with India

April 7, 2012 at 3:29 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) President Asif Ali Zardari, coming here on a day-long trip Sunday, was the first Pakistani leader who promised a "no-first nuclear strike" against India, talking of change and reconciliation between the two neighbours in 2008, days before terrorists from Pakistan caused mayhem in Mumbai.

Hindustan Salts keen on mining in Himachal

April 3, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Shimla, April 3 (IANS) State-run Hindustan Salts Ltd has again shown interest in mining rock salt in north India's only mines located in Himachal Pradesh, state Industries Minister Kishan Kapoor said uesday.

ASEAN Summit begins

April 3, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Phnom Penh, April 3 (IANS) The two-day 20th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit kicked off here Tuesday, gathering heads of state or government from 10 ASEAN member states.

'This World Health Day, focus on ageing and health'

April 2, 2012 at 4:56 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) With nearly eight percent of southeast Asia's population above the age of 60 years, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Monday said it will draw global attention to ageing to highlight it as a rapidly emerging priority that most countries in the region have yet to address adequately.

Sensex closes 74 points higher

April 2, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed 74 points higher Monday, the first trading day of 2012-13, on the back of good buying support in real estate, power and banking stocks.

HAL sales growth dips in fiscal 2011-12

April 1, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Bangalore, April 1 (IANS) The annual sales growth of state-run defence behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) at 6.7 percent in fiscal 2011-12 was less than half of 14.5 percent it posted in the previous fiscal.

Robocup starts in Germany aiming to defeat human footballers by 2050

April 1, 2012 at 3:41 PM

London, Apr 1 (ANI): The Robocup, which kicked off in Germany this weekend, looked like it might be a long time before they're challenging the likes of Lionel Messi.

'Protectionism won't benefit Indian defence industry'

March 30, 2012 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Protectionism - capping FDI at 26 percent in the Indian defence industry - wouldn't benefit the sector and this should be raised to a minimum of 49 percent, a leading European helicopter manufacturer said Friday even as it asserted it was in this country for the long haul.

'Indians' hack Pakistan government website

March 30, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Islamabad, March 30 (IANS) A section of Pakistan's Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) website was hacked Friday, with a media report describing this as the handiwork of 'Indians".

Rajasthan's single window law facilitates investment: Minister

March 28, 2012 at 9:44 PM

Jaipur, March 28 (IANS) Rajasthan Industries Minister Rajendra Pareek Wednesday said the state government's single window act had facilitated investment in the state, which had emerged as one of the most preferred destinations for industrial investment.

Petrol price hike in the offing as crude soars

March 23, 2012 at 8:01 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Consumers may have to bear another round of price hike in auto and cooking fuels as the government is mulling a review in the wake of soaring cost of crude and pressure from state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) which are incurring heavy losses.

Warne's daughter follows Liz Hurley's style

March 22, 2012 at 8:44 PM

London, March 22 (ANI): Elizabeth Hurley seems to be giving fashion tips to Shane Warne's 13-year-old daughter Brooke.

Warne's daughter follows Liz Hurley's style

March 22, 2012 at 2:16 PM

London, March 22 (ANI): Elizabeth Hurley seems to be giving fashion tips to Shane Warne's 13-year-old daughter Brooke.

Labourers do not exist for political parties

March 21, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Lucknow, Mar 21 (ANI): Poll period is the zenith of the political drama in the country and perhaps the best time to understand the capabilities of various political parties. Each one of them claims to work for the people, on one condition of course - If "voted to power".

Labourers do not exist for political parties

March 21, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Lucknow, Mar 21 (ANI): Poll period is the zenith of the political drama in the country and perhaps the best time to understand the capabilities of various political parties. Each one of them claims to work for the people, on one condition of course - If "voted to power".

Musical pitch determine highs and lows of eyebrows

March 20, 2012 at 9:35 PM

London, Mar 20 (ANI): Eyebrows go higher when singers belt out high notes than they do when they sing low notes, a new study has revealed.

Musical pitch determine highs and lows of eyebrows

March 20, 2012 at 5:09 PM

London, Mar 20 (ANI): Eyebrows go higher when singers belt out high notes than they do when they sing low notes, a new study has revealed.

Leaning Tower of Pisa to celebrate St Patrick's Day by turning green

March 17, 2012 at 8:49 PM

London, Mar 17(ANI): The leaning tower of Pisa is the latest landmark to turn green for St Patrick's Day on Saturday.

Leaning Tower of Pisa to celebrate St Patrick's Day by turning green

March 17, 2012 at 7:36 PM

London, Mar 17(ANI): The leaning tower of Pisa is the latest landmark to turn green for St Patrick's Day on Saturday.

30-story building built in 15 days in China

March 9, 2012 at 9:26 PM

Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): A Chinese company has achieved a unique engineering feat of taking only 15 days to build a pre-fabricated 30-story building in Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province.

30-story building built in 15 days in China

March 9, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): A Chinese company has achieved a unique engineering feat of taking only 15 days to build a pre-fabricated 30-story building in Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province.

Advani asks nations to spread message of unity and peace on Holi

March 8, 2012 at 8:33 PM

New Delhi, Mar 8 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani on Thursday wished the nation on Holi, and asked citizens of the country to spread the message of unity, peace and harmony.

Advani asks nations to spread message of unity and peace on Holi

March 8, 2012 at 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Mar 8 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani on Thursday wished the nation on Holi, and asked citizens of the country to spread the message of unity, peace and harmony.

Female bonobos 'advertise' homosexual bonds to boost their status

March 2, 2012 at 10:04 PM

London, March 2 (ANI): Bonobos are referred to as the "erotic" or "promiscuous apes" because they regularly engage in sexual contact with both their own and the opposite sex.

Female bonobos 'advertise' homosexual bonds to boost their status

March 2, 2012 at 3:24 PM

London, March 2 (ANI): Bonobos are referred to as the "erotic" or "promiscuous apes" because they regularly engage in sexual contact with both their own and the opposite sex.

Building collapses in Hyderabad, three killed

February 25, 2012 at 9:44 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 25 (ANI): Three persons were confirmed dead and one critically injured when a three-storey building collapsed here on Saturday.

Pak-US ties "too important" to turn back on: Clinton

February 24, 2012 at 10:08 PM

London, Feb 24 (ANI): US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that Pakistan was too important for Washington to turn its back on.

Earth's siblings may have different chemical structures

February 24, 2012 at 10:08 PM

Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): The Universe could be home to billions of Earth-like planets but a great majority of them may have a totally different internal and atmospheric structure as compared to our planet, scientists suggest.

Pak-US ties "too important" to turn back on: Clinton

February 24, 2012 at 11:11 AM

London, Feb 24 (ANI): US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that Pakistan was too important for Washington to turn its back on.

Earth's siblings may have different chemical structures

February 24, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): The Universe could be home to billions of Earth-like planets but a great majority of them may have a totally different internal and atmospheric structure as compared to our planet, scientists suggest.

Building blocks of early Earth survived massive collision

February 18, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): Latest findings have shown that some portions of the Earth's mantle were formed when the planet was much smaller than it is now.

Building blocks of early Earth survived massive collision

February 18, 2012 at 2:51 PM

Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): Latest findings have shown that some portions of the Earth's mantle were formed when the planet was much smaller than it is now.

Zebrafish ability to 'regenerate' damaged retina 'may be useful for humans'

February 15, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Washington, Feb 15 (ANI): Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have undertaken a new study to understand how zebrafish regenerate damaged retinas after injury, which may help suggest new strategies for one day being able to do the same in humans.

'Stairmaster' Thomas Dold wins NY's Empire State Building race for 7th time

February 10, 2012 at 3:25 PM

London, Feb 10 (ANI): German stair runner Thomas Dold has braved 86 flights of stairs to win New York's Empire State Building race for the seventh year running.

Airlines to be allowed to import jet fuel, says Ajit Singh

February 7, 2012 at 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Tuesday said the Indian airlines would be allowed to import jet fuel directly under a proposal from a ministerial panel, sending airline shares sharply higher on the prospect that they will be able to cut costs.

How 'incy wincy' spider webs are so well built they survive hurricanes

February 2, 2012 at 8:45 PM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): A team of scientists has worked out why spider's webs are resilient enough to withstand the force of hurricanes and fierce attacks from predators.

Hanging out with co-workers ups workplace productivity

February 2, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Building strong friendships at work may improve office productivity, a new survey has revealed

Sir Paul Mccartney to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star

February 2, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Sir Paul Mccartney is to be honoured with the 2,460th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Sir Paul Mccartney to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star

February 2, 2012 at 2:43 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Sir Paul Mccartney is to be honoured with the 2,460th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

How 'incy wincy' spider webs are so well built they survive hurricanes

February 2, 2012 at 1:00 PM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): A team of scientists has worked out why spider's webs are resilient enough to withstand the force of hurricanes and fierce attacks from predators.

Hanging out with co-workers ups workplace productivity

February 2, 2012 at 9:39 AM

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Building strong friendships at work may improve office productivity, a new survey has revealed

Sarkozy welcomes India's decision to buy French fighter jets

February 1, 2012 at 8:46 PM

Paris, Feb 1 (ANI): French President Nicolas Sarkozy today welcomed India's decision to select Dassault as the preferred bidder for a multi-billion-dollar fighter jet contract.

Sarkozy welcomes India's decision to buy French fighter jets

February 1, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Paris, Feb 1 (ANI): French President Nicolas Sarkozy today welcomed India's decision to select Dassault as the preferred bidder for a multi-billion-dollar fighter jet contract.

Kashmir highway closed down following gas tanker leak

January 27, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Ramban, Jan 27 (ANI): Authorities averted a major tragedy here by shutting down a highway in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday after Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) leaked from a tanker.

Kashmir highway closed down following gas tanker leak

January 27, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Ramban, Jan 27 (ANI): Authorities averted a major tragedy here by shutting down a highway in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday after Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) leaked from a tanker.

Never-before-seen pics show Hitler's 'lavish' private world

January 25, 2012 at 2:24 PM

London, Jan 25 (ANI): Some never-before-seen wartime pictures show rooms where Adolf Hitler spent his private moments.

Ambiguity 'makes language more efficient'

January 20, 2012 at 8:58 PM

Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): Ambiguity actually makes language more efficient, by allowing for the reuse of short, efficient sounds that listeners can easily disambiguate with the help of context, researchers have claimed.

Ambiguity 'makes language more efficient'

January 20, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): Ambiguity actually makes language more efficient, by allowing for the reuse of short, efficient sounds that listeners can easily disambiguate with the help of context, researchers have claimed.

How Jodie Marsh transformed into beefy bodybuilder in just 2 months

January 19, 2012 at 9:13 PM

London, Jan 19 (ANI): Jodie Marsh, who left everyone gobsmacked when she burst back on to the scene a few months ago with a beefy and bulked-up bodybuilder's physique, has revealed how she transformed her trim and toned physique in just two months.

How Jodie Marsh transformed into beefy bodybuilder in just 2 months

January 19, 2012 at 2:15 PM

London, Jan 19 (ANI): Jodie Marsh, who left everyone gobsmacked when she burst back on to the scene a few months ago with a beefy and bulked-up bodybuilder's physique, has revealed how she transformed her trim and toned physique in just two months.

Excellent Hair Fall Treatment
Careers | Privacy Policy | Feedback | About Us | Contact Us | | Latest News
Copyright © 2015 NEWS TRACK India All rights reserved.