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Everything you need to know about Kamala Nehru Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Infant sexually assaulted by neighbour in Delhi

May 12, 2013 at 7:10 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) A two-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a 23-year-old neighbour inside her house, police said Sunday. The accused has been arrested.

Modi asks Rahul why one guy cannot set everything right

April 29, 2013 at 12:20 AM

Bangalore, April 29 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi late Sunday challenged Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on why one man (guy) cannot set everything right and offered to show to do it.

Nothing justifies bribe-taking, say ex-top cops

April 12, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Former chiefs of Maharashtra and Mumbai Police expressed disgust over video pictures of 36 policemen caught taking bribes and said corruption in the force had to end.

Nothing can justify bribe-taking, say former top cops

April 12, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Former chiefs of Maharashtra and Mumbai Police expressed disgust over video pictures of 36 policemen caught taking bribes and said corruption in the force had to go.

36 Mumbai cops suspended for taking bribe

April 11, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Mumbai, Apr 11 (ANI): The Maharashtra Government has suspended 36 policemen for allegedly accepting bribes from a person, which was caught on camera.

Which are India's best zoos? Zoo grading begins

April 7, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) People will soon be able to know which are India's best zoos, with the authorities starting the grading process for nearly 200 zoological parks in the country based on their performance on different parameters. Those faring poorly could even be penalised.

Kamala Harris accepts 'old pal' Obama's apologies over 'good looks' remark

April 7, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Washington, Apr 7 (ANI): California Attorney General Kamala Harris has accepted Obama's apologies, after the US president made inappropriate remarks about her during a fundraiser in Atherton this week.

Obama apologises to US AG Kamala Harris over 'best looking' comment

April 6, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Washington, Apr. 6 (ANI): President Barack Obama called California Attorney General Kamala Harris on Thursday, to apologize for his comments about her appearance, which have drawn a storm of criticism.

Obama calls Indian-origin female AG Kamala Harris best looking in US

April 5, 2013 at 2:21 PM

New York, Apr (ANI): President Obama felt the heat on Thursday after calling a powerful Indian-origin female official smoking hot.

Sexist? Obama in a spot after Kamala Harris remark

April 5, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, April 5 (IANS) President Barack Obama has praised California's Indian-American Attorney General Kamala Harris not only for her legal acumen but also for her looks to set off a little storm in a tea cup.

Vessel seized off Mumbai harbour

April 4, 2013 at 3:33 PM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) A small shipping vessel suspected to be involved in smuggling activities was seized off Mumbai harbour early Thursday, officials said.

Jamia marks 150th birth anniversary of Motilal Nehru

April 2, 2013 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Motilal Nehru, an exhibition is on at Jamia Millia Islamia, showcasing rare photographs of the Congress leader and father of India's first prime minister.

Hundreds denied entry to French circus

April 1, 2013 at 3:06 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) A large number of people were denied entry to the French trapeze theatre "Flying Angels" here after police said that the venue had got packed.

Modi not a national leader, says Congress

March 4, 2013 at 2:54 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) A day after Narendra Modi launched an attack on the Nehru-Gandhi family, Congress leader Rajiv Shukla Monday said the Gujarat chief minister did not have the stature to be country's prime minister.

Congress never tried to develop India: Modi

March 3, 2013 at 1:15 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Urging BJP workers to oust the ruling Congress in the 2014 general elections, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Sunday slammed the central government for not keeping the nation's interest in mind.

India lags behind because of Congress: Narendra Modi

March 3, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi while addressing National Council Meeting of BJP on Sunday led a direct attack at the Congress saying that the party never tried to develop the nation.

Congress never tried to develop India: Modi

March 3, 2013 at 12:03 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Sunday launched a direct attack at the Congress, saying the party never tried to develop the nation.

US announces Fulbright-Nehru fellowships

February 19, 2013 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The annual competition for Fulbright-Nehru and other Fulbright fellowship opportunities has opened for study, research, teaching and professional development in the US.

Ashok Singhal compares Modi with Nehru

February 6, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Allahabad, Feb 6 (IANS) Comparing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi with India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal Wednesday said the public demand that Modi be made prime minister reminded him of Nehru.

Delhi sees heaviest winter rainfall in six years

February 5, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The capital received the heaviest rainfall of the winter season since Monday breaking a six-year-old record. The showers due to western disturbance are likely to bring down the temperature, the weatherman said Tuesday.

Delhi rained out, waterlogged

February 5, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Commuters in the national capital and its suburbs had a harrowing time Tuesday with several key roads waterlogged following heavy rains that saw the minimum temperature settling five notches above average at 13.5 degrees Celsius.

Peace should be India, Pakistan's strategic objective: Tharoor

January 24, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Jaipur, Jan 24 (IANS) Diplomat-turned-politician Shashi Tharoor harked back to foreign policy - his former domain - at the DSC Jaipur Literature Festival when he put the possibility of peace between India and Pakistan under the microscope at a session "Inside The Game, Outside the Game" here Thursday.

Indian scientist wins Chinese award

January 24, 2013 at 12:08 AM

Beijing, Jan 23 (IANS) Three scientists from India, Germany and Russia won the 2012 Award for International Scientific Cooperation at the China's top science academy Wednesday, Xinhua reported.

All work, no play for Congress delegates (Snippets)

January 20, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Jaipur, Jan 20 (IANS) The around 350 visiting Congress delegates at the Chintan Shivir here missed an opportunity to go sightseeing in the Pink City or watch a cultural show as they were "too busy".

'Gender discrimination in India worse than sub-Saharan Africa'

January 19, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Aligarh, Jan 19 (IANS) Discrimination against women in India was higher than even the poorest Sub-Saharan countries in Africa, said noted economist Prabhat Patnaik here Saturday.

Indian Americans having a ball for Obama inauguration

January 19, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Washington, Jan 19 (IANS) President Barack Obama may not be there, but Indian-Americans are nevertheless going to have a ball Saturday night to mark the second-term inauguration of the man the community voted overwhelmingly for.

India-Palestine friendly might shift to Delhi

January 12, 2013 at 6:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Due to a bad-pitch in Guwahati, the international football friendly between India and Palestine slated for Feb 6 may be shifted to the national capital.

Future of India will be shaped by youth of the nation: Jaipal Reddy

January 4, 2013 at 4:23 PM

Kolkata, Jan 4 (ANI): Union Science and Technology and Earth Science Minster Dr. S. Jaipal Reddy on Friday said the future of India will be shaped by youth of the nation.

PM calls for scientific approach to settle 'complex issues'

January 3, 2013 at 2:15 PM

Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday called for a scientific approach to dealing with contentious issues such as genetically modified food and nuclear energy.

BJP exposed on Gujarat Lokayukta issue, says Congress

January 2, 2013 at 8:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday accused the BJP of double standards on the appointment of Lokayukta in Gujarat after the Supreme Court declared as valid the appointment of Justice (retd.) R.A. Mehta for the post.

Hundreds continue protest at Jantar Mantar, braving winter cold

December 29, 2012 at 11:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Braving the bitter cold, a few hundred people continued their protest Saturday night at Jantar Mantar over the death of a 23-year-old gang-rape victim.

Congress 128th Foundation Day, a moment of pride: Dwivedi

December 28, 2012 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Dec.28 (ANI): Congress general secretary Janardan Dwivedi on Friday described the celebrations of the party's 128th Foundation Day on Friday as a moment of pride for all leaders and activists.

Narendra Modi takes oath as Gujarat CM for fourth time

December 26, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 26 (ANI): Narendra Modi took oath as Gujarat's Chief Minister for the fourth time at the Sardar Patel Stadium here on Wednesday.

Government is committee to make Delhi hunger free city Prof. Walia

December 26, 2012 at 11:42 AM

Delhi Social Welfare, WCD Minister Prof. Kiran Walia has said that Government has been implementing various social sector schemes across the city. The Government is committed to make Delhi a hunger free city. She was speaking on the occasion of inauguration of Aapki Rasoi was opened at Nehru Nagar, near Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi.

Narendra Modi to take oath as Gujarat CM forth time

December 26, 2012 at 11:13 AM

Gujarat incumbent Chief Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday will take oath forth time as state's CM amid the presence of top Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leaders Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray..........................

Modi's success can deepen BJP's divisive image (Comment)

December 20, 2012 at 4:45 PM

The three-dimensional images of himself which Narendra Modi projected simultaneously in several cities during the election campaign in Gujarat have been further boosted by the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) success in crossing the firewall of 117 seats which it won five years ago.

Tourists welcome fresh snowfall in Mussoorie

December 12, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Mussoorie (Uttarakhand), Dec. 12 (ANI): Tourists here have expressed delight over a fresh spell of snowfall, though it has resulted in temperatures plummeting in the upper reaches of the region.

A gentle colossus passes away

December 6, 2012 at 11:24 AM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (ANI): The passing away of Inder Kumar Gujral is no small event in the long and turbulent history of young India that was born on August 15, 1947. He came from an area-Punjab-that had suffered and borne the brunt of that violent partition and painful birth of a nation, even as Jawaharlal Nehru dwelt on it philosophically by saying: "At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom". That was not so in North India - particularly in Punjab and North West Frontier Province.

NIA, ATS probing transistor blast in Maharashtra

December 1, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Beed (Maharashtra), Dec 1 (IANS) Not ruling out a terror dry-run, National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) teams have started probing into the transistor explosion in Maharashtra's Beed district Friday.

Edwina, Nehru had a spiritual relationship: daughter

December 1, 2012 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Edwina Mountbatten enjoyed a close and warm relationship with Jawaharlal Nehru but it was spiritual and intellectual, not a sexual one, says the lady's daughter Pamela Hicks.

Kerala CPI-M cooks food on highways to oppose LPG cap

December 1, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 1 (IANS) The CPI-M in Kerala Saturday staged a protest against the central government's decision to cap the number of subsidized LPG cylinders by cooking food at various points along highways in the state.

Left Front hamstrung by Leninist dogma: Ramachandra Guha

November 22, 2012 at 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The Left Front in India is caught in a 19th century view of the world, says historian Ramachandra Guha.

Trinidad took Nehru's help to regain US?controlled bases

November 18, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Port of Spain, Nov 18 (IANS) Eric Williams, the first prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, had sought the assistance of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru to regain US?controlled bases in the Caribbean nation, a top politician said.

See India through Kulwant Roy's lens at NGMA (With Image)

November 15, 2012 at 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) An old black-and-white photograph of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of independent India, signing an autograph for a young man in 1941, while the country was still under British rule, draws the viewer to take a closer look.

Hope Indians will support our struggle: Suu Kyi

November 14, 2012 at 10:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday expressed hope that the people of India will support the last difficult phase of her struggle and said she was confident of the friendship between the two countries.

'Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru are two Indian leaders I feel closest to': Aung San Suu Kyi

November 14, 2012 at 9:14 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 14 (ANI): Chairperson of the National League of Democracy of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, today said Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru were the two Indian leaders to whom she felt 'closest'.

'Today's children are nation-builders of tomorrow': Manmohan Singh

November 14, 2012 at 9:14 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 14 (ANI): Emphasizing that today's children are the citizens and nation-builders of tomorrow, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said the responsibilities towards securing their future are huge and the challenges equally daunting.

Aung San Suu Kyi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Pt. Nehru

November 14, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Nobel Peace prize winner and Chairperson of the National League of Democracy of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi, who is at present on her week-long official tour to India on Wednesday paid tribute at the Samadhis of Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in New Delhi..................

Aung San Suu Kyi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru

November 14, 2012 at 10:26 AM

New Delhi, Nov. 14 (ANI): Chairperson of the National League of Democracy of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi paid tribute at the Samadhis of Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru here today.

Nation pays tribute to Pandit Nehru on his 123rd birth anniversary

November 14, 2012 at 10:26 AM

New Delhi, Nov.14 (ANI): The nation on Wednesday paid tribute to the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on his 123rd birth anniversary.

Suu Kyi in India, nostalgia in the air

November 13, 2012 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrived here Tuesday on a six-day visit during which she will meet India's leaders as well as friends from her school and college days in Delhi.

Suu Kyi arrives in India on nostalgic visit

November 13, 2012 at 3:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrived here Tuesday on a six-day visit as part of India's engagement with the multi-party polity in Myanmar.

Aung San Suu Kyi arrives in India, to meet Manmohan Singh tomorrow

November 13, 2012 at 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 13 (ANI): Chairperson of the National League of Democracy of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, arrived here on Tuesday on her first visit to India in 40 years.

Indian Consul General in Melbourne Dr Subhakanta Behera dies

November 10, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Sydney, Nov 10 (ANI): Indian Consul General in Melbourne Dr Subhakanta Behera has reportedly died after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Suu Kyi visiting India next week

November 10, 2012 at 12:05 AM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Myanmar's iconic pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is visiting India from Nov 13-18, her first trip to the country after a gap of nearly 40 years.

The Democrats: championing the middle class (US Election 2012 - The Parties)

November 4, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Washington, Nov 4 (IANS) Supported largely by the Indian-American community, President Barack Obama's Democratic Party with the longest continuous operation in the US has promoted a social liberal and progressive platform since the 1930s.

Want probe into Congress loan: BJP

November 3, 2012 at 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The BJP Saturday demanded a probe into the Congress party providing an interest-free loan to Associated Journals Ltd and said that the ruling party should answer questions on major issues of corruption.

Dubai company to build container terminal in Mumbai

November 2, 2012 at 9:19 AM

Dubai, Nov 1 (IANS/WAM) Dubai-based DP World Ltd will build a $200 million shipping container terminal in Mumbai, the company announced Thursday.

Easy win for Churchill Brothers

October 27, 2012 at 8:47 PM

Margao, Oct 27 (IANS) Churchill Brothers continued their winning run in the I-League football as they coasted to a 3-1 win over Mumbai FC, at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda here Saturday.

India expresses sorrow at death of Cambodia's Sihanouk

October 19, 2012 at 9:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) India Friday expressed sorrow at the death of Cambodia's longtime monarch Norodom Sihanouk, a contemporary of the first Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and lauded him as "a great statesman" and "a significant voice of the non-aligned world".

Four arrested in Delhi for robbery, murder

October 19, 2012 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Delhi Police have arrested four persons in connection with a daylight robbery-cum-murder in the capital ten days ago, police said Friday.

E. Ahamed expresses profound grief over King Sihanouk's demise

October 19, 2012 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed signed the condolence book at the Cambodian Embassy here on Friday, expressing profound grief and sorrow on the passing away of King Norodom Sihanouk.

Suu Kyi to visit India in November

October 18, 2012 at 10:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Myanmar's iconic pro-democracy leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi will visit India for nearly a week next month, her first trip to the country after a gap of nearly 40 years.

We feel cheated by Sri Lankan government: TNA

October 16, 2012 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka's main Tamil political party says it feels cheated by Colombo over its failure to grant meaningful autonomy to Tamil areas in the island nation.

Indian team lands in Singapore for international friendly

October 13, 2012 at 7:44 PM

Singapore, Oct 13 (IANS) The 20-member Indian national football team arrived here Saturday to play an international friendly against Singapore.

Koevermans leaves out Jeje, Manandeep for Singapore friendly

October 11, 2012 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) India's chief football coach Wim Koevermans has left out strikers Manandeep Singh and Jeje Lalpeklua from the 20-man squad for the international away friendly in Singapore slated for Oct 16.

Tribal Youth Programmes being arranged to counter Leftwing extremism

October 11, 2012 at 3:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (ANI): Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) has been entrusted with the task of organizing the 5th Tribal youth Exchange Programme at four places in the Left Wing Extremism affected states.

MEA To declassify a large number of documents: Pinak Chakravarty

October 11, 2012 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct.11 (ANI): Following the recent declassification of 70,000 files, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is in the process of "finalizing a major project to declassify another set of 220000 files- records covering: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, Iran and Sri Lanka, East Asia, Eurasia and the Americas.

India's nuclear shift to get academic scrutiny

October 8, 2012 at 11:39 AM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Veterans from the Indian policy community, scholars, international historians and experts will meet here Wednesday to debate on why and how India made a dramatic shift in its nuclear policy in the early 1970s and in the process challenged widely-held assumptions that are largely shaped by literature from Western sources.

India 168th in FIFA rankings

October 4, 2012 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) India moved a place to be 168th in the FIFA rankings.

Despite controversy, Commonwealth Games brought benefits to India

October 2, 2012 at 2:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) The Commonwealth Games organised in New Delhi exactly two years ago may have been scarred by controversy and charges of corruption that are yet to be proved, but India's best ever performance at the Olympics in the London Games displays the progress the country has made in sports in the last two years.

Two years on, India still reaping benefits of Commonwealth Games

October 2, 2012 at 12:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) India's best ever performance at the Olympics in 2012 London Games displays the progress the country has made in sports in two years after hosting the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Group to run for cancer awareness at Delhi Half Marathon

September 29, 2012 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) A group of people, including children, will take part in the Delhi Half Marathon Sunday to spread awareness about cancer.

There is equilibrium in Sino-Indian affairs (Part III of 3-part series of 50 years after the war)

September 28, 2012 at 10:54 AM

India has for decades had good reason to distrust China, with its increasing close military ties with Pakistan and its supply of nuclear weapons technology and missiles. Every Pakistani missile threatening to deliver nuclear weapons on distant Indian cities is of Chinese origin. India draws the logical conclusions from this.

Manmohan Singh for mobilisation of private investment into science sector

September 26, 2012 at 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday called for mobilisation of resources from the private sector for the science to raise the country's investment in scientific researches to two percent of GDP.

National Hockey: Narrow win for Haryana

September 23, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Bangalore, Sep 23 (IANS) Defending champions Haryana opened their campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Bhopal in a Pool A match of the senior National hockey championship that commenced here Sunday.

G. Kasturi, former editor of The Hindu is dead

September 21, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Chennai, Sep 21 (IANS) G. Kasturi, former editor of The Hindu group, passed away here Friday, said a family member. He was 87.

Downpour floods Agra streets

September 17, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Agra, Sep 17 (IANS) An hour-long heavy downpour Monday evening flooded several parts of Agra and brought traffic to a halt on the otherwise busy Mahatma Gandhi Road.

Czech pistol case: CBI doesn't oppose ex-official's bail

September 15, 2012 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Saturday did not oppose the bail plea of former additional secretary (home) B.P Singhal in a special court hearing the 1988 case of corruption in a deal for purchasing pistols for the police forces.

India women storm into SAFF final

September 14, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Colombo, Sep 14 (IANS) India cruised into the final of the second edition of the women's SAFF Championship after mauling Afghanistan 11-0 here Friday.

India to establish two schools in Palestine

September 11, 2012 at 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Sept 11 (ANI): India will construct two schools, one each for boys and girls, in Palestine, as part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna and Member of Executive Committee of Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO), Dr. Saeb M.S.Erakat, here on Tuesday.

India 169th in Fifa rankings

September 5, 2012 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) India have gone a place down to 169th position in the FIFA rankings despite winning the recently concluded Nehru Cup football tournament here.

Kal Penn makes a four letter call: "Vote"

September 5, 2012 at 10:49 AM

Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) Indian American actor Kal Penn, best known for his "Harold and Kumar" movies, brought the house down at the Democratic National Convention as he ended his humour filled speech with a four-letter word: "Vote."

Jayalalithaa's Sri Lanka muddle will have consequences (Comment)

September 4, 2012 at 12:17 PM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa appears dead set on taking on the ordinary Sinhalese for her inability to influence the Indian government to pursue a Sri Lanka policy of her choice.

Unprecedented scenes as India lift Nehru Cup

September 2, 2012 at 10:57 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium saw unprecedented scenes as India overcame African giants Cameroon 5-4 in a penalty shootout here Sunday to lift the Nehru Cup for the third consecutive time.

India beat Cameroon to win hat-trick of Nehru Cup titles

September 2, 2012 at 10:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) India scripted history Sunday by winning the Nehru Cup football title for the third consecutive time beating a higher ranked Cameroon (2-2) 5-4 via the penalty shootout at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Sunday.

<font color='red'>BREAKING NEWS: India win Nehru Cup</font>

September 2, 2012 at 10:01 PM

--Indo-Asian News Service

Crowds finally turn up for Nehru Cup final

September 2, 2012 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) It took a final clash between a full strength Cameroon and India for football fans to throng the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Sunday.

Nehru Place to get second Metro station

September 2, 2012 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Nehru Place, a commercial hub and computer hardware market here, will get its second Metro station in 2016 as part of Delhi Metro's phase-III, an official said Sunday.

Former internal security czar Arun Nehru faces graft charge

September 2, 2012 at 3:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) He was at one time the powerful boss of India's internal security establishment, close to prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. Today Arun Nehru, who has been in political exile for nearly two decades, faces a 24-year-old Rs.25 lakh graft charge for wrongfully permitting the import of 9mm pistols for police forces.

We have to give 100 percent against Cameroon: Robin Singh

August 30, 2012 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) India's attacking mid-fielder Robin Singh feels that the two-time champions have the ability to beat Cameroon, the highest ranked team in the Nehru Cup, in Friday's league game.

Nepal played better than us: Koevarmans

August 28, 2012 at 11:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) India's chief football coach Wim Koevermans credited Nepal for holding the hosts to a goalless draw in a rain-marred Nehru Cup football match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Tuesday.

Football fans give Nehru Cup a miss

August 24, 2012 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Unrelenting rain gods and lack of star attraction has persuaded the football fans of the city to give the Nehru Cup a miss.

Nehru Cup: India scrape through 2-1 against Syria

August 22, 2012 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) A header from skipper Sunil Chhetri and a sublime strike by Anthony Pereira gave India a 2-1 win over Syria in the Nehru Cup opener here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Wednesday.

Nehru Cup: India all set to take on Syria today

August 22, 2012 at 1:27 PM

India is all set to play with Syria in the opening match of Nehru Cup to be start in Capital. India will have to defend its championship whereas the runner up Syria has a chance to start its move with a victory.

Season's heaviest shower halts Delhi, more rain likely

August 21, 2012 at 10:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) This monsoon season's heaviest shower drenched Delhi Tuesday, bringing traffic to a halt. Rainfall recorded in the past 8 hours was 28.2 mm even as the Met office forecast more rain ahead.

Tough for India to make Nehru Cup hat-trick

August 21, 2012 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India's first major test in the post-Bhaichung Bhutia era is whether they can make a hat-trick of Nehru Cup victories when they take the field against Syria in the five-nation tournament here Wednesday.

Indian-Americans get prime spots at US presidential conventions

August 21, 2012 at 10:48 AM

Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) With both the Democratic and Republican parties out to woo the three million strong Indian-American community with its growing political clout, three of them have been given prime spots at the two parties' presidential conventions.

Javelin champion feted with millions of dollars gifts

August 14, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Port of Spain (Trinidad), Aug 14 (IANS/CMC) Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), basking in the glory of its first Olympic gold medal for 36 years, has showered teenage javelin champion Keshorn Walcott with a number of gifts, including a million dollars in cash and TT$2.5 million (US$390 000) home in a high end residential area.