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

IIM announces CAT 2013 dates

May 1, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have announced the dates for the Common Admission Test 2013 (CAT 2013) for admissions to top management institutes in the country.

Vidya, Emraan to promote 'Ghanchakkar' in local trains

April 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Mumbai local trains play an important role in Vidya Balan and Emraan Hashmi-starrer "Ghanchakkar", so the makers have decided to promote the film in local trains.

Punjab murder: four held in Indore

March 26, 2013 at 3:46 PM

Chandigarh, March 26 (IANS) Punjab Police have arrested four people from Indore in Madhya Pradesh for the murder of a young lawyer in Punjab's Mohali town, police said Tuesday.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy knockouts shifted to Indore

March 23, 2013 at 5:06 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The knockout games of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 event have been shifted to Indore from Ranchi.

Bipasha craves for workouts (Movie Snippets)

March 15, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Fitness enthusiast Bipasha Basu is so caught up promoting her forthcoming film "Aatma" that she is not getting adequate time to hit the gym.

Ankita and I are not married yet: Sushant Singh Rajput

February 21, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Actor Sushant Singh Rajput says he and girlfriend Ankita Lokhande are not married yet and that the whole world would know when they decide to take their relationship to the next level.

Jagjit Singh most Googled ghazal singer

February 7, 2013 at 4:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Late ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh, whose 72nd birth anniversary is Friday, has topped a list of popular singers of the genre.

Indian b-school students find consulting career rewarding

January 21, 2013 at 11:28 AM

Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Consulting is most favoured by Indian business school students as a career, reveals an online survey by the IT bellwether TCS' global consulting practice and the US-based Association of Management Consulting Firms (AMCF).

Eleven killed in Madhya Pradesh road mishap

January 16, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Dhar (MP), Jan 16 (ANI): At least eleven people were killed and eight others were injured when a bus collided with a stationary truck on Badhnagar-Badnawar Road in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district this morning.

MPPSC Prelims 2010 revised result declared: Check results

January 7, 2013 at 6:40 PM

MPPSC Prelims 2010 revised result has been declared. In revised results of MP PT, 456 candidates have been declared successful.

RSS chief stokes fresh controversy with marriage comment

January 6, 2013 at 7:59 PM

Indore/New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stoked a new controversy Sunday with his comment that marriage was a contract and a man could disown his wife if she violates its terms of looking after his household.

Foreign umpires for Ranji Trophy knockouts

January 5, 2013 at 7:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Adrian Holdstock from South Africa and Rob Bailey of England will officiate in the Ranji Trophy knockout matches beginning Sunday.

Make dance a way of life: Terence Lewis

December 6, 2012 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Choreographer Terence Lewis is conducting dance master classes across eight cities in the country. He says it is aimed at spreading awareness among people to take up dance as part of their lifestyle.

Two Indian hotel groups to invest in London

November 28, 2012 at 3:27 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 28 (IANS) Two Indian hotel groups will be investing tens of millions of pounds in London while an Indian university also plans to set up a campus with 100 million pounds, said the Mayor of London Boris Johnson Wednesday.

Adventure enthusiasts promote microlight journeys in India

November 26, 2012 at 8:15 PM

Bhopal, Nov. 26 (ANI): Two youngsters from Bhopal have travelled to different cites via a microlight aircraft and look forward to spreading the word-so that other like-minded people join the bandwagon.

Terence Lewis to host multi?city dance master class

November 17, 2012 at 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Choreographer Terence Lewis is set to conduct dance master classes across eight cities in the country, starting Saturday. Through these workshops, he hopes to remove the stigma and insecurity attached to taking up dance as a career option.

Akansha's death probe will take time, say police

November 5, 2012 at 8:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The investigation into the mysterious death of Indore-based woman industrialist Akansha Rathi in Delhi may take more time as her autopsy report could not confirm the exact manner of her death, Delhi Police said Monday.

Ameesha to endorse Gitanjali jewels

November 4, 2012 at 5:03 PM

Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Actress Ameesha Patel seems to be back with a bang - after signing a film, she has been roped in to endorse a jewellery brand.

Doctors collect Akansha's drugs after autopsy doubts

November 1, 2012 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Ten days after the mysterious death of Indore-based woman industrialist Akansha Rathi in Delhi, doctors have failed to reach any conclusion on the cause of her death. A team of Delhi hospital doctors Thursday visited her house here to collect the medicines she was taking.

Soldier who wed woman constable held for 'rape'

October 29, 2012 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) A soldier was arrested here on charges of rape after a woman constable accused him of marrying her while hiding the fact that he had a wife and a child, police said Monday.

Digvijay Singh says he did no wrong on Treasure Island

October 19, 2012 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh Friday said he was ready to face punishment if he had done anything wrong in permissions related to Indore's Treasure Island Mall. His remarks came after the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered a CBI probe into the case.

Digvijay Singh welcomes CBI inquiry in 'Treasure Island Mall' construction case

October 19, 2012 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh on Friday welcomed the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to initiate an inquiry against him and five others in connection with Indore's 'Treasure Island Mall' construction case.

Youth National Basketball Championship from Oct 6

October 5, 2012 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The 29th Youth National Basketball Championship will be held Oct 6-13 at the Emerald Heights International School in Indore.

Hyderabadi youth say they were implicated in false case

September 16, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 16 (IANS) Two Hyderabadi youth, who returned home after spending over four years in a jail in Madhya Pradesh, said they were implicated in a false case under what they call a "conspiracy" by police to terrorize Muslim youth.

MCX-SX to have 40-stock barometer index

September 12, 2012 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) MCX-SX, the new entrant to the stock market trading, Wednesday said its barometer index will be SX-40 which will be a free-float-based index of 40 large market cap and liquid stocks representing most important sectors.

Source of Radia tapes' leak unknown, court told

August 23, 2012 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The government Thursday told the Supreme Court that it was unable to identify the source that leaked the tapes of former corporate lobbyist Niira Radia's intercepted telephone conversations.

Madhya Pradesh Minister wants girls to wear dignified dresses

July 21, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Indore/ New Delhi, July 21 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Industries' Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya on Saturday said women should dress up in dignified manner to avoid incidents of molestation.

Court seeks CBI's response to Ramadoss bail plea

July 20, 2012 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) A special court Friday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file reply on the bail application of former health minister Anbumani Ramadoss and eight others in a case of corruption.

Supreme Court pulls up Centre, Madhya Pradesh govt on illegal drug trials

July 16, 2012 at 1:28 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over alleged illegal clinical trial of drugs in the country, saying its "unfortunate" that humans were being treated as "guinea pigs".

'Cocktail' clicks with youngsters, gets about 90 percent opening

July 13, 2012 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Homi Adajania's "Cocktail", about mixed-up relationship between three main characters, has appealed to the movie buffs.

Sehwag unveils T20 trophy

July 11, 2012 at 9:28 PM

Indore, July 11 (ANI): Cricketer Virender Sehwag unveiled the trophy for the 2012 Twenty 20 cricket World Cup here on Wednesday.

CBI court issues warrant against Ramadoss

July 7, 2012 at 3:04 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court Saturday issued a bailable warrant against former health minister Anbumani Ramadoss over corruption charges.

Sushmita hails Himangini's win as best gift

June 22, 2012 at 1:55 PM

Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Sushmita Sen is proud of Himangini Singh Yadu, who was crowned Miss Asia Pacific in Busan, Korea, and said that she has got the best gift for everyone.

Indore girl wins Miss Asia Pacific 2012

June 19, 2012 at 12:39 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Himangini Singh Yadu, who represented India at the Miss Asia Pacific 2012, has won the international title. She is the first one to win the crown in 12 years.

CBI may file chargesheet today in Shehla Masood murder case

May 25, 2012 at 1:00 PM

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today may file a charge sheet in RTI activist Shehla Masood's murder case in a special court in Indore...........

Delhi HC pulls up Air India for not solving pilots wage issue

April 27, 2011 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 27 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday pulled up national carrier Air India for not sorting the salary-related problems of its pilots.

Air India sacks six striking pilots

April 27, 2011 at 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): Hitting back at the striking pilots, the Air India management on Wednesday sacked six leaders of the Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA).

Air India flights hit by pilots' strike

April 27, 2011 at 1:29 PM

Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): At least 20 Air India flights have been cancelled after some of Air India pilots affiliated to the Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA), went on strike from midnight to press for their various demands.

Rajasthan health department to probe death of 13 pregnant women

February 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM

Jodhpur, Feb.25 (ANI): Rajasthan's medical and health department has launched a probe into the deaths of atleast 13 pregnant women after they were allegedly administered contaminated Intravenous (IV) fluid.

Cancer to be number one killer disease worldwide by 2025: Indian doctors

February 12, 2011 at 8:20 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 12(ANI): Cancer is set to take over as the number one killer disease globally by 2025, doctors at the Indian Cancer Congress said on Saturday.

BJP celebrates 'Pride Day' in Indore, Congress protests

November 29, 2010 at 7:42 PM

Indore, Nov.29 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 'Pride Day' celebrations to project the achievements of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan, have evoked protests from the rival Congress party.

13 killed, 40 injured as trains collide in Madhya Pradesh

September 20, 2010 at 11:47 AM

Shivpuri (MP), Sep 20 (ANI): At least thirteen people were killed and over 40 others injured when the Indore-Gwalior Intercity Express collided with a freight train at the Bhadarwas railway station in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri District today.

State Bank of India acquisition of State Bank of Indore approved

July 15, 2010 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today approved the acquisition of State Bank of Indore by State Bank of India (SBI).

CBI announces Rs. 10 lakh reward for info in Mecca Masjid blast case

June 22, 2010 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday announced a cash reward of Rs. 10,00,000/- for providing information about the two absconding accused relating to 2007 Mecca Masjid bomb blast.

Narrow escape for Air India passengers at IGI airport

June 15, 2010 at 3:06 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (ANI): The passengers on board the Air India Mumbai-Bhopal-Indore-Delhi flight (IC-133) had a narrow escape on Tuesday, when two tyres of the left landing gear of the aircraft deflated soon after it landed at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport.

Kalam terms Bhopal verdict anguishing

June 11, 2010 at 6:45 PM

Indore, June 11 (ANI): Former Indian President Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam has termed the verdict on the Bhopal gas tragedy as anguishing and said the output of law and judiciary was not proportionate to the sufferings of the people.

Anil Ambani visits Mahakaleshwar Temple on his 51st birthday

June 4, 2010 at 4:19 PM

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), June 4 (ANI): Reliance Dhirubhai Ambani Group chairman Anil Ambani visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on the occasion of his 51st birthday on Friday.

Indore Zoo celebrates birthday of two white tigers

March 8, 2010 at 3:00 PM

Indore, Mar 8 (ANI): Indore Zoo celebrated the birthday of two white tigers living there with an objective to propagate 'Save Tiger' amongst the people.

BJP criticize government on price rise, Kashmir policy

February 19, 2010 at 9:31 PM

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 19(ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Krishan Advani on Friday lashed out at the Union Government led by the Congress party on price rise and Kashmir policy.

Congress takes a dig at BJP's Antakshari

February 18, 2010 at 9:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb.18 (ANI): Taking a dig at Bharatiya Janata Party's Antakshari, which it termed as a 'cultural programme' during the ongoing national executive meet in Indore, in which party president Nitin Gadkari mesmerized party's top brass with his singing abilities, senior congress leaders at All India Congress Committee (AICC) have said it's a 'good thing' to keep the jobless BJP leaders occupied.

BJP conclave begins in Indore

February 17, 2010 at 11:26 AM

Indore, Feb 17 (ANI): A three-day meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s National Council and National Executive has begun in Indore from today.

Terror strike: Home Ministry issues fresh alert for Delhi, Indore, Kanpur

February 14, 2010 at 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14(ANI): The Union Home Ministry on Sunday issued a fresh advisory for people in Delhi, Indore and Kanpur to be on high alert following Saturday's bomb blast at the German Bakery in Pune in which nine persons were killed and over 50 were injured.

BJP plans to 'go green' with Indore conclave

February 10, 2010 at 6:07 PM

Indore, Feb. 10 (ANI): Bharatiya Janta Party is set to go green, as the party's three-day conclave in Indore will be organized on eco-friendly lines.

BJP elects Nitin Gadkari as its new chief

February 9, 2010 at 9:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9(ANI): Nitin Gadkari was elected as the Bharatiya Janata Party's President for a three-year term in the national capital on Tuesday.

Rahul Gandhi visits Madhya Pradesh

January 18, 2010 at 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi began his two-day Madhya Pradesh visit today.

Driver arrested for IIM lady professor's murder

December 22, 2009 at 7:09 PM

Indore, Dec 22 (ANI): Indore police claims to have solved the murder of Amrita Pancholi, a lady professor at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore, with the arrest of her driver.

Lady professor found dead inside IIM Indore campus

December 18, 2009 at 2:49 PM

Indore, Dec 18 (ANI): The body of a 32-year old lady professor was found inside the university campus at the Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM-I) on Friday morning with stab injuries.

Security issues force Asian U-21 snooker championship to shift from Pak to Indore

December 4, 2009 at 3:22 PM

Karachi, Dec.4 (ANI): Pakistan has withdrawn from hosting the Asian Under-21 Snooker and Billiards Championship citing security reasons.

MP Congress President loses cool, punches party worker

November 22, 2009 at 7:06 PM

Indore, Nov. 22 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Congress President Suresh Pachouri allegedly pushed and punched a party worker at the Indore airport after he was mobbed by a aspirants seeking nominations for upcoming civic polls in the state.

Zoo authorities rescue elephant from storm

November 1, 2009 at 9:48 PM

Indore, Nov. 1 (ANI): Zoo authorities in Indore managed to rescue a cow elephant and its mahout after they were found trapped in a storm drain on Sunday.

5 SIMI activists arrested in Indore

October 21, 2009 at 8:14 PM

Indore, Oct. 21 (ANI): Five activists of banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) were arrested in Indore on Wednesday.

Gala inauguration of Global Film Festival in Indore

October 9, 2009 at 3:45 PM

Indore, Oct 9 (ANI): A week-long 'Global Cinema Festival' began with Bollywood actors adding to the splendour of the event in Indore.

Special prayers offered for animals of Indore zoo

September 29, 2009 at 1:18 PM

Indore, Sept 29 (ANI): Worried by the death of around 20 animals in past three month, the zoo and civic authorities here got together to conduct special prayers for the long life and good health of the animals.

Kasab's effigy to be burnt in Indore and Kanpur

September 28, 2009 at 6:37 PM

Indore / Kanpur, Sep 28 (ANI): Locals in Indore will burn an effigy Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving attacker of last November's terror strike on Mumbai instead of an effigy of demon king Ravana during the Dussehra festival on Monday.

Two more Indian students attacked in Australia

August 10, 2009 at 5:58 PM

Melbourne/Indore, Aug 10 (ANI): Two more Indian students were separately assaulted by a group of men in Australia.

Another Indian attacked in Australia with baseball bat, beer bottles

August 10, 2009 at 12:50 PM

Sydney/Indore, Aug 10 (ANI): Another Indian was attacked by four Australian youth last night.

Dirt track racing championship begins in Indore

July 25, 2009 at 6:24 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (ANI): With 65 bikers from across the country, the All India Monsoon Dirt Track Race Championship began in Indore on Saturday.

Solar eclipse seminar in Surat

July 21, 2009 at 1:27 PM

Surat, July 21 (ANI): A seminar on solar eclipse was held here on Monday as the country prepares to witness a total solar eclipse on July 22, the last of the kind to be visible in the country for the next 105 years.

Dalai Lama addresses Indian management students

June 11, 2009 at 2:19 PM

Indore, June 11 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has asked Indian management students to use non-violence as a tool in their work.

Clashes in Indore following anti-hawking drive

June 10, 2009 at 1:23 PM

Indore (Bhopal) June 10 (ANI): Violence marred Indore as illegal hawkers and shopkeepers clashed with police during an eviction drive on Tuesday.

Congress leader shot dead in Indore

May 28, 2009 at 6:20 PM

Bhopal, May 28 (IANS) Santosh Dubey, a Congress leader, was Thursday shot dead in Madhya Pradesh's commercial capital of Indore, police said, adding that a hunt was on to nab the assailants.

10,035 students qualify in IIT-JEE, topper from Delhi Zone

May 25, 2009 at 3:01 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): 10,035 students, including 1,048 girls have successfully cracked the IIT Joint Entrance Examination, results of which were announced here on Monday.

Apex court rebukes high court over sibling dispute

May 22, 2009 at 10:25 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court has rebuked the Madhya Pradesh High Court for deciding a civil dispute between two brothers over their ancestral property in favour of the 'dishonest' one, while also ruing the loss of trust among brothers.

Anil Ambani's video rental firm now targeting smaller cities

May 14, 2009 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Home video rental company BIGFlix, a subsidiary of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), is planning to channelise over 50 percent of its total investment on expansion in tier-two cities in the second quarter this fiscal.

CPI veteran Homi Daji is dead

May 14, 2009 at 7:56 PM

Bhopal, May 14 (IANS) Veteran Communist Homi Daji, a former MP, died Thursday at a private hospital in Indore, sources in the Communist Party of India (CPI) said. He was 84.

CPI veteran Homi Daji is dead

May 14, 2009 at 1:30 PM

Bhopal, May 14 (IANS) Veteran Communist Homi Daji, a former MP, died Thursday at a private hospital in Indore in Madhya Pradesh, sources in the Communist Party of India (CPI) said. He was 84.

Swine flu fallout: Indore pig breeders told to leave

May 5, 2009 at 2:57 PM

Bhopal, May 5 (IANS) Authorities in Madhya Pradesh's Indore city Tuesday asked pig breeders to move out within a day in view of the deadly swine flu virus that has prompted strict screening of passengers at airports across India, officials said.

Award Winning Nair and Co. opens new office in Indore

April 29, 2009 at 1:26 PM

Indore, Apr 29 (ANI/Business Wire India): Award winning Nair and Co., a leading global integrated solution provider helping companies expand internationally, has officially opened their newest office in Indore.

Target practice for aspiring shoe throwers

April 17, 2009 at 4:48 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Politicians beware! If a Madhya Pradesh businessman's campaign succeeds, shoe missiles - typically aimed at high profile leaders - may not miss their target any more.

Chemical shop burnt in Madhya Pradesh

April 9, 2009 at 1:56 PM

Indore, Apr 9 (ANI): A massive fire gutted down goods worth millions of rupees in Indore chemical shop on Thursday.

Man held for contract killing of parents

March 26, 2009 at 6:20 PM

Indore, March 26 (IANS) A 35-year-old man was arrested here for allegedly giving Rs.800,000 to two men to murder his parents, the police said Thursday.

White tigress gives birth to triplets at Indore Zoo

March 8, 2009 at 2:32 PM

Indore, Mar 8 (ANI): Three white cubs have been born to a white tigress at the Indore Zoo in Madhya Pradesh.

Pythons kept as pets by two children in Madhya Pradesh

March 7, 2009 at 3:04 PM

Indore, Mar 7 (ANI): Two and a half year old Kanha and six-year-old Anurag of Indore, prefer pythons and other snakes to toys.

Save the earth campaign on horseback in Madhya Pradesh

March 7, 2009 at 2:03 PM

Indore, Mar 7 (ANI): Nine riders on horseback made a record attempt, riding non-stop for 24 hours on Friday here to urge people to save earth.

Arjun Singh lays foundation of IIT in Indore

February 17, 2009 at 6:13 PM

Indore, Feb 17 (ANI): Union Human Resources Development Minster Arjun Singh on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) at Simrol here.

Nair and Co. opens a new office in India

February 17, 2009 at 1:30 PM

Indore, Feb 17 (ANI/Business Wire India): Nair and Co., a leading global integrated solution provider helping companies expand internationally, has announced it is opening a new office in Indore.

Arjun Singh to lay foundation stone of IIT, Indore today

February 17, 2009 at 10:06 AM

Indore, Feb 17 (ANI): Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh will lay the foundation stone of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indore today. tate Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan will preside over the function.

Parents of prospective brides and grooms in Indore beat up matrimonial agent

February 15, 2009 at 12:51 PM

Indore, Feb 15 (ANI): Parents of prospective brides and grooms here got agitated and beat up a matrimonial agent.

Indore hoists giant national flag on Republic Day

January 26, 2009 at 10:31 PM

Indore, Jan. 26 (ANI): As the nation commemorated its 60th Republic Day on Monday, people in Indore's Gandhi Chowk were thrilled to salute a giant national flag, which many described as the highest flag of the country.

Largest-ever tricolour to be hoisted in Indore on R-Day

January 25, 2009 at 7:13 PM

Indore, Jan 25 (IANS) Republic Day celebration in this Madhya Pradesh town will be unique with a massive 21 feet by 14 feet national flag being hoisted by a local group Monday.

Global tribal film festival to be held in Bhopal

January 24, 2009 at 6:01 PM

Bhopal, Jan 24 (IANS) A large number of foreign filmmakers are expected to participate in the International Tribal Film Festival being organised here from March 20 with a view to preserve and promote tribal culture, officials said here Saturday.

Bhopal, Indore to have Metro Rail soon

January 22, 2009 at 9:43 PM

Bhopal, Jan 22 (IANS) Both Bhopal and Indore can now dream of having Metro Rail services, if one were to go by Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Minister Babulal Gaur.

Air India asked to pay Rs.26,000 to a passenger in damages

January 22, 2009 at 5:28 PM

Indore, Jan 22 (IANS) A Madhya Pradesh consumer forum has asked Air India to pay a compensation of Rs.25,000 to a passenger for not informing her about the precautions before using dry ice to kill a pain during a flight.

Lord Mandelson asks UK business fraternity to look at India's rising stars

January 22, 2009 at 5:00 PM

London, Jan.22 (ANI): British Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has suggested to the British companies, seeking to do business in India, to look beyond the traditional centres of New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai towards the smaller, faster growing regions and cities of the country.

Fifty couples renew marital vows in splendour to promote TV show

January 21, 2009 at 4:40 PM

Jaipur, Jan 21 (IANS) Dressed in bright clothes, 50 couples renewed their vows in the lawns of the royal Taj Rambagh Palace here as part of an entertainment channel's attempt to promote its new show.

'Foreign investment in realty driving land prices'

January 14, 2009 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The influx of foreign investments is responsible for the 'sky high' land prices and should be discouraged in the realty sector, a leading domestic developer said here Wednesday.

Mumbai terrorists wanted militants freed: Digvijay

December 28, 2008 at 11:36 PM

Bhopal, Dec 28 (IANS) The terrorists who attacked Mumbai last month wanted some jailed militants to be released in exchange of the hostages but the Manmohan Singh government rejected their demand, senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh said Sunday.

More than 250 Santa Clauses bring cheer to children of Indore

December 22, 2008 at 1:06 PM

Indore /New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Over 250 people dressed up as Santa Clause took out a bike rally and distributed gifts to children in Indore.

It is mixed bag for politicians' kin in Madhya Pradesh polls

December 14, 2008 at 6:50 PM

Bhopal, Dec 14 (IANS) It has been a mixed bag of victory and defeat for relatives of several veteran political leaders - from both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress who contested the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections.

Masked men loot Rs.5.8 mn from bank in Madhya Pradesh

December 13, 2008 at 12:25 AM

Bhopal, Dec 12 (IANS) Six masked men Friday barged into a bank in Madhya Pradesh's Indore town and escaped with Rs.5.8 million in cash, the police said.