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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.

UPA's India Story apes NDA's India Shining

May 20, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Have you seen the famous BBC TV documentary series ?The Story of India?, written and presented by historian Michael Wood? If not, you must watch this to know the 1000-year history of India and subcontinent. Well, we are not going to talk about the documentary but the newly launched

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.

J-Lo set to buy Hamptons mansion for $10m

May 15, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez has reportedly agreed to buy a luxury summer home in the Hamptons for 10 million dollars.

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.

Kannada poet Basavanna's birth anniversary observed in Delhi

May 14, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): A large number of Kannada writers, artists and academicians from the national capital today celebrated the birth anniversary of the 12th century poet Basavanna, who was a noted mystic and ardent social reformer.

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).

Monchengladbach extends Herrmann's contract to 2016

May 12, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Berlin, May 12 (IANS) Borussia Monchengladbach extended the contract with Patrick Herrmann for another year, the club said on its official homepage.

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.

Mum wished being buried with babies she killed

May 4, 2013 at 7:32 PM

London, May 4 (IANS) A woman in Britain who killed her three young children before plunging to her death had wished to be buried with them, her parents said.

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.

Yahoo chief to include baby gifts and pups in employee perks

May 1, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Sydney, May 1 (ANI): Yahoo chief executive Marissa Mayer has proposed gifts for infants of its employees, besides puppies and kittens as perks to boost work morale.

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.

Congress will give world class infrastructure to 'Bengaluru': PM

April 29, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Bangalore/Hubli, April 29 (IANS) The Congress would build world class infrastructure in 'Bengaluru' if voted to power again in Karnataka, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday while attacking the ruling BJP for its "corruption" which had stalled the development of the city and the state.

BJP's graft stalled Karnataka's development, says PM

April 29, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Hubli (Karnataka), April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said that corruption in the BJP government in Karnataka had hit the state's development and urged people to vote for the Congress in the May 5 assembly polls.

Blast rattles Syrian capital, PM targeted: report

April 29, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Beijing, Apr. 29 (Xinhua-ANI): An explosion rocked a district of Syria's capital Damascus Monday, leaving unspecified number of casualties, the state-media said, while other reports said the prime minister was the target of the attack.

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.

Karnataka Congress vows to establish fast-track courts for terrorism-related cases

April 24, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Bangalore, Apr. 24 (ANI): The Congress Party, which released its manifesto for the May 5 Karnataka assembly elections here on Wednesday, promised a agricultural commission for price regulation of commodities and a committee for dealing with cases of terrorist attacks and crimes against women and girls.

Goa BJP warns media against biased reports on entry tax

April 22, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Panaji, April 22 (IANS) The ruling BJP in Goa Monday warned the media against publishing "biased" reports about a stand-off between the state government and transport operators over a controversial entry tax imposed last week.

Search on for Maharana Pratap's on-screen Chetak

April 19, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) The casting has begun for upcoming show "Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap", with the auditions for horses for the role of Chetak, the 16th century Rajput ruler's favourite steed.

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.

Pranab Mukherjee condoles R P Goenka's death

April 15, 2013 at 11:24 AM

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.

Mamata Banerjee condoles R P Goenka's death

April 14, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Kolkata, Apr 14 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday condoled the passing away of industrialist R P Goenka.

Industrialist R P Goenka passes away

April 14, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Kolkata, Apr 14 (ANI): Industrialist R P Goenka passed away on Sunday morning after a brief illness. He was 83.

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.

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.

Xabi Alonso set to get two-year extension at Real to prevent Liverpool return

April 7, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, Apr 7 (ANI): Real Madrid player Xabi Alonso will reportedly be offered a two-year contract extension by his club in a bid to prevent him from returning to his former side Liverpool, following claims from Alonso that he wanted to leave Madrid at the end of the season.

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.

SC notice on plea seeking rape probe guidelines

April 1, 2013 at 10:52 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the central and state governments on a petition seeking framing of guidelines on registering and probing cases of sexual offences against women.

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.

BEL to make components for Boeing's Hornet fighter jet

March 28, 2013 at 5:46 PM

Bangalore, March 28 (IANS) State-run defence behemoth Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) will manufacture sub-assemblies for the Boeing Super Hornet fighter jet under a follow-on contract with the US-based global aerospace major.

Congress begins candidate screening for Karnataka poll

March 25, 2013 at 9:06 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, March 25 (IANS) The Congress Monday began screening aspirants to contest the May 5 Karnataka assembly poll and hoped to release the first list by this month end.

Exiled Putin foe Russian tycoon found mysteriously dead in UK home

March 24, 2013 at 12:26 PM

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.

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.

Ford ready for 'Star Wars' return

March 21, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Los Angeles, March 21 (IANS) Hollywood actor Harrison Ford is looking forward to returning to his "Star Wars" role as Han Solo in the forthcoming extension of the franchise.

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.

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.

Karnataka bans sub-standard drugs, disinfectant

March 11, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Bangalore, March 11 (IANS) Karnataka's health and family welfare department Monday banned the sale and use of some allopathic tablets and a disinfectant fluid with immediate effect after they were tested and found to be sub-standard.

Living out of our car was worth it, says Hilary Swank

March 11, 2013 at 4:43 PM

London, Mar. 11 (ANI): Hilary Swank, who has twice won a Best Actress Oscar, said that her mother Judy taught her to overcome personal problems.

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.

Federer says Grand Slams, not top dog status priority for him this year

February 28, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer has claimed adding more titles to his already huge Grand Slam trophy cabinet is currently his priority over retaining world number one status.

Only 7 express, two passenger trains for Karnataka in rail budget

February 26, 2013 at 10:35 PM

Bangalore, Feb 26 (IANS) The railway budget, presented in parliament by Railways Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal Tuesday, has proposed to introduce only seven express trains and two passenger trains from and within Karnataka in fiscal 2013-14.

Life has changed immensely: TV actress Roopal Tyagi

February 26, 2013 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Television actress Roopal Tyagi, known for playing Gunjan in "Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke", says life has changed after she became popular.

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.

Congress hand in ministers' resignation: Shettar

February 22, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Hubli (Karnataka), Feb 22 (IANS) Rattled by a spate of resignations of ministers and legislators from Karnataka's ruling BJP, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar Friday said Congress was behind the development as it wanted to pull down his government.

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.

Sheen donates $10,000 for injured teenager

February 16, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 16 (IANS) Actor Charlie Sheen has donated $10,000 to an injured teenager to help her pay for a therapy dog.

Now shop designer products for a cause

February 15, 2013 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) In its third year, Design One, a two-day exhibition dedicated to luxury and glamour, will have some leading designers exhibiting their collections, and proceeds from the sale of some products will go to charities.

Children should earn rewards feels Heidi Klum

February 11, 2013 at 12:11 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 11 (IANS) German Supermodel Heidi Klum loves pampering her four children on their birthdays and Christmas, but is strict when it comes to good manners.

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.

Yeddyurappa backtracks, says won't topple Shettar ministry

January 28, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Bangalore/New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Former Karnataka BJP leader B.S. Yeddyurappa Monday changed his tune on toppling the Jagadish Shettar ministry, amid speculation that some BJP lawmakers were now hesitant to quit the assembly and party after having announced last week they would do so.

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.

Benaglio extends contract till 2016 with Wolfsburg

January 24, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Berlin, Jan 24 (IANS) Wolfsburg goalkeeper and team captain Diego Benaglio has agreed to a contract extension until 2016.

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.

BJP's individuality vs Congress' collective show (Karnataka Newsletter)

January 19, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Bangalore, Jan 19 (IANS) For the first time, Karnataka is set to see an assembly poll battle spearheaded by sharply contrasting leaderships.

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.