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

Aarushi Murder Case: Rajesh Talwar deposes before Ghaziabad court

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), May 18 (ANI): Accused of killing his 16-year-old daughter Aarushi in the month of May 2008, Dr, Rajesh Talwar, a dentist, deposed before the designated court at Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday.

Daredevils elect to field against Kings XI

May 16, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Dharamsala, May 16 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to field first against the Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium here Thursday.

IPL scoreboard: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Daredevils

May 15, 2013 at 12:06 AM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Tuesday.

IPL: Chennai trounce Delhi at home (Roundup)

May 14, 2013 at 11:50 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Two-time champions Chennai Super Kings had little difficulty getting past the struggling Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League here Tuesday.

Super Kings opt to bat against Daredevils

May 14, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat first in their Indian Premier League clash against Delhi Daredevils here at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Tuesday.

Aarushi murder case: Special CBI court to record Talwars' statements

May 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): A special CBI court in Ghaziabad will today record the statements of dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar in connection with the murder case of their daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj.

SC pulls up Talwar's for calling 14 witnesses

May 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday has come down hard on Drs. Rajesh and Nupur Talwar for asking14 witnesses to record their statements before a trial court in connection with the murder of their daughter Aarushi.

IPL scoreboard: Delhi Daredevils vs. RCB

May 10, 2013 at 11:50 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore here Friday.

Daredevils elect to field against RCB

May 10, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils captain David Warner won the toss and elected to field against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Friday.

Daredevils look to end losing streak against RCB

May 9, 2013 at 10:38 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Delhi Daredevils will look to end their two-match losing streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Friday.

Rajasthan Royals beat Daredevils to brighten play-off chances

May 7, 2013 at 8:08 PM

Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals strengthened their play-off chances with a dominating nine-wicket win over season's favourite whipping boys Delhi Daredevils by nine wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Tuesday.

IPL scoreboard: Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Daredevils

May 7, 2013 at 7:28 PM

Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Delhi Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Tuesday.

Delhi Daredevils opt to bat against Rajasthan Royals

May 7, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to bat against Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here Tuesday.

Himachal seeks special central package

May 3, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Shimla, May 3 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Friday sought a special financial package from the central government to overcome a debt of a whopping Rs.29,000 crore, a statement said here.

Senior did not let me arrest Nupur Talwar: CBI officer

April 24, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Ghaziabad, April 24 (IANS) A CBI officer investigating the murders of Aarushi Talwar and Hemraj admitted during his cross-examination Wednesday that he was not allowed to arrest Nupur Talwar, Aarushi's mother and co-accused with her husband Rajesh Talwar.

Support group for diabetic, obese patients launched

April 24, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) In a bid to help people suffering from diabetes and obesity, a support group was launched here Wednesday by the IPL franchise Delhi Daredevils.

Golf club used in Aarushi murder missing, sleuth tells court

April 23, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Ghaziabad, April 23 (IANS) A CBI investigator told a court here Tuesday that they could not recover the blood-stained clothes of teenager Aarushi's father and suspect Rajesh Talwar and a golf club which he allegedly used for killing her and their help Hemraj.

Wooden wall may have muffled noise in Aarushi's room, court told

April 18, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Ghaziabad, April 18 (IANS) A CBI investigating officer in the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder indicated in a Ghaziabad court Thursday that plywood on walls and wooden floors in Aarushi's room could have prevented any noise from going out at the time of her killing, a lawyer said.

Aarushi murder: Sleuth unaware of surgical instrument's use

April 17, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Ghaziabad, April 17 (IANS) In the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder, a CBI investigation officer (IO) Wednesday admitted in a Ghaziabad court that he was not aware of any surgical instrument that could have been used to slit the throats of the victims.

Talwars killed daughter Aarushi, CBI witness tells court

April 16, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Ghaziabad, April 16 (IANS) A CBI investigator Tuesday told a Ghaziabad court, hearing the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder, that there were indications that the teenaged girl may have been killed in 2008 by her dentist parents Nupur and Rajesh Talwar.

IPL: Sehwag returns as Delhi Daredevils bat

April 12, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils won the toss and decided to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League encounter here Friday.

Court notice to NDMC on Taj Mahal hotel lease

April 9, 2013 at 4:37 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued notice to the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on a plea of Tata Group's Indian Hotels Company (IHC) against the civic agency's proposal to auction the lease of a plot on which Taj Mahal Hotel is built in the heart of the city.

Priyanka Vadra, Bhushan among outsiders allowed land-purchase in Himachal

April 8, 2013 at 5:57 PM

Shimla, April 8 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi's daughter Priyanka Vadra and lawyer Prashant Bhushan are among 881 outsiders who were allowed to buy land in the past three years in Himachal Pradesh, Revenue Minister Kaul Singh said here Monday.

Priyanka Vadra, Prashant Bhushan flouted land law in Himachal

April 8, 2013 at 5:33 PM

Shimla, April 8 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi's daughter Priyanka Vadra and lawyer Prashant Bhushan are among 881 outsiders who were allowed to buy land in the past three years in Himachal Pradesh, Revenue Minister Kaul Singh said here Monday.

Himachal to hire 100 doctors through walk-in interviews

April 4, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Shimla, April 4 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh will recruit 100 doctors through walk-in interviews to overcome the acute shortage of doctors in the state, Health Minister Kaul Singh said here Thursday.

Battle in Himachal assembly over walkouts

April 2, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Shimla, April 2 (IANS) The ruling Congress in Himachal Pradesh Tuesday called for redefining of the term "walkout" from the assembly.

Health experts applaud SC ruling on Norvartis

April 1, 2013 at 4:18 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Health experts welcomed the landmark ruling of the Supreme Court Monday, rejecting Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG's attempt to patent its cancer drug, saying the dictum would ensure that patients get access to cheaper life-saving drugs.

Realty prices plummet in Himachal Pradesh

March 28, 2013 at 10:34 AM

Shimla, March 28 (IANS) Amidst confusion over whether a law relating to apartment ownership will be replaced, property prices in Himachal Pradesh have plumetted upto 30 percent in the past year, real estate experts say.

Punjab beat Himachal in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

March 22, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Gurgaon, March 22 (IANS) Punjab beat Himachal Pradesh by two wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Twenty20 tournament here Friday.

Clubs, journals nurture India's Gen Y poets (March 21 is World Poetry Day)

March 21, 2013 at 9:53 AM

Kolkata, March 21 (IANS) Hope springs eternal in the world of poetry as Generation Y takes to verse to express its feelings, aided and abetted by mushrooming poetry clubs and societies across India.

Rain, snow kill 23 in Himachal

March 20, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Shimla, March 20 (IANS) Twenty-three people were killed this year in Himachal Pradesh due to heavy snow and rains, the government said Wednesday.

Political donations: Centre clears air on foreign firms

March 19, 2013 at 9:29 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court was Wednesday told by the government that Vedanta Resources Plc and other companies, named in a petition alleging illegal foreign funding for the Congress and the BJP, are not international entities.

Democracy under critical spotlight in India-oriented books (Literary Feature)

March 8, 2013 at 4:19 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Indian democratic apparatus is increasingly being placed under a critical scanner by a new tribe of writers who are exploring the functional dynamics of the country to pin down faultlines and prescribe pills for change.

Delhi HC rejects plea on 'Jolly LLB'

March 8, 2013 at 12:11 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday dismissed a plea for staying the release of Hindi film "Jolly LLB" on the ground that certain of its scenes depict lawyers in a "bad light".

Court refuses to stay release of film 'Jolly LLB'

March 6, 2013 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Delhi High Court Wednesday refused to stay the release of upcoming Hindi film "Jolly LLB" and reserved its order on a plea alleging that its trailers were defamatory to lawyers.

Himachal begins probe into Prashant Bhushan's land deal

March 1, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Shimla, Mar 1 (IANS) After taking back possession of a prime land allotted to yoga guru Baba Ramdev for alleged violations of statutory provisions, Himachal Pradesh has begun another probe into permission granted to lawyer Prashant Bhushan to purchase land in the state, a minister said here Friday.

More could have been done for agriculture, livestock, says sector

February 28, 2013 at 11:15 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Agriculture and livestock experts Thursday said more could have been done for the sector in the union budget for 2103-14

Dinesh, Amit, Imamul share Day 1 lead in NCR Cup golf

February 26, 2013 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Nepal's Dinesh Prajapati, and Amit Kumar and Imamul Haque of India played a level-par 72 round to share the lead on Day 1 of the eighth NCR Cup at the Delhi Golf Club here Tuesday.

Kai Po Che collects 18 crore at Box Office in 3 days

February 26, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Abhishek Kapoor's directed Kai Po Che, which received a standing ovation at Berlin Film Festival is now raking mullah at the box office as well. Kai Po Che has collected approx Rs 18.10 cr nett in its opening weekend and is still going strong.................

No ban on entry of Ramdev, says Himachal government

February 21, 2013 at 6:02 PM

Shimla, Feb 21 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government Thursday said there was no ban on the entry of yoga guru Baba Ramdev in the state.

Himachal set to take back land from Baba Ramdev

February 20, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Shimla, Feb 20 (IANS) Less than three years after the then ruling BJP gave Baba Ramdev a chunk of prime land on lease in Himachal Pradesh, the state government Wednesday initiated the process to take it back.

Income Tax gets forensic experts to check Nokia's computers

February 7, 2013 at 7:39 PM

Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) Two computer experts from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) are checking the computer systems of Nokia India's plant near here to ascertain the phone maker's mode of downloading software from its Finnish parent company, said a senior Income Tax department official.

High court notice to Congress, BJP on foreign funding

February 4, 2013 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday issued notice to the Congress and the BJP on a plea seeking directive for a CBI or SIT probe for allegedly taking donations from subsidiaries of Britain-based Vedanta Group.

Being stalked? Shout loudly to attract attention

February 3, 2013 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) What should you do when faced with a stalker in an underground parking lot or a dark alley? This is a question faced by a majority of women who step out of their homes every day. The answer is don't try and run: Stop and shout out a loud "No" to attract attention.

Ranji Trophy: Harbhajan leads Punjab's comeback

January 19, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Rajkot, Jan 19 (IANS) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh led Punjab's comeback against Saurashtra in the semifinal on the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday.

IT commissioner to take psycho test over 'lewd' comments

January 16, 2013 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) An Income Tax Commissioner was Wednesday directed by the Delhi High Court to get himself psychologically assessed for making "lewd" and "scurrilous" statements against female colleagues despite previous warnings.

Himachal to probe land deal by Prashant Bhushan

January 9, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Dharamsala, Jan 9 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government will inquire into the alleged violation of statutory provisions by Aam Aadmi Party leader Prashant Bhushan in the purchase of land -- meant for tea plantation -- for the use of an educational society.

Virbhadra named next Himachal chief minister

December 22, 2012 at 11:25 PM

Shimla, Dec 22 (IANS) Virbhadra Singh will be the next chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, a senior Congress leader announced here Saturday. This will be his sixth term in the post.

Congress MLAs ask Sonia to name next Himachal chief minister

December 22, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Shimla, Decem Dec 22 (IANS) The newly elected Congress legislators in Himachal Pradesh Saturday adopted a one-line resolution here authorising party chief Sonia Gandhi to announce the next chief minister of the state.

Congress leads over BJP in Himachal

December 20, 2012 at 10:21 AM

Shimla, Dec 20 (IANS) The Congress forged ahead of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Himachal Pradesh Thursday as officials counted tens of thousands of votes polled in last month's state election.

Counting of votes begin in Himachal

December 20, 2012 at 8:13 AM

Shimla, Dec 20 (IANS) Counting of votes for all 68 assembly seats in Himachal Pradesh started at 8 a.m. Thursday, Election Commission officials said here.

Hang rape accused, says lawyer

December 19, 2012 at 4:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Anguished over the gang-rape of a young woman, a lady lawyer Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that hanging the accused was the only way to end rapes.

Consistency is very important: Simple Kaul

December 9, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) From playing a cunning Pam in "Shararat - Thoda Jaadu Thodi Nazaakat" to becoming a protagonist in "Niyati", Simple Kaul has come a long way in her career. The television actress feels that, to achieve success, it is important to stay focused on what you want to do.

Ranji Trophy: Rajasthan bowled out by Punjab

December 1, 2012 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Defending champions Rajasthan were bowled out for a meagre 222 by Punjab at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on the first day of the fifth round of the Ranji Trophy tournament Saturday.

Ranji Trophy: Delhi, Mumbai pile on the runs

November 25, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Mumbai, Nov 25 (IANS) Delhi and Mumbai piled on the runs against their respective opponents on day two of the fourth round of Ranji Trophy matches Sunday.

Ranji Trophy: Tiwary, Yashpal score centuries

November 18, 2012 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Bengal's Manoj Tiwary scored an unbeaten 102 against Gujarat while Yashpal Singh played a marathon knock of 250 not out on day two of the Ranji Trophy matches Sunday.

UCO Bank Q2 profit slips 55 percent

November 7, 2012 at 9:08 PM

Kolkata, Nov 7 (IANS) Public sector lender UCO Bank Wednesday announced a 55 percent dip in its net profit to Rs.103.71 crore for the quarter ended Sep 30 from Rs.230.75 crore for the same period last year.

UP has no money for Mahatma Gandhi, ample for Ambedkar

November 7, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Lucknow, Nov 7 (IANS) Does Mahatma Gandhi belong to the Congress? In Uttar Pradesh, it would seem so as a Right to Information (RTI) poser has revealed that the state government "does not allocate any funds for celebrating the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi."

Court allows release of 'Chakravyuh' film's song

October 17, 2012 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday allowed the release of the song "Mehengai" from upcoming Bollywood movie "Chakravyuh", saying that in the contextual setting of the movie the "song is not defamatory".

Delhi gets two months to file report on waterlogging

October 9, 2012 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Delhi government was Tuesday given two months by the Delhi High Court to find solutions to and submit a report on waterlogging and flooding of roads in the city.

Virbhadra, Kaul Singh among Congress's Himachal candidates

October 8, 2012 at 3:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh and senior Congress leaders Kaul Singh and Vidya Stokes figure in the list of 68 candidates released by the party for the forthcoming assembly polls in the hill state.

NHAI, Gurgaon expressway operator settle dispute

September 18, 2012 at 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Tuesday informed the Delhi High Court that it would withdraw a termination order issued to the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway's concessionaire as they had sorted out their differences.

Delhi sets up panel to check waterlogging

September 5, 2012 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) The city government Wednesday informed the Delhi High Court that it has constitute a 15-member co-ordination committee to find solutions to the problem of waterlogging during rains.

Migrant children visit ancestral land in Jammu and Kashmir

September 1, 2012 at 7:21 PM

Jammu, Sept 1 (ANI): In a confidence-building measure, the Jammu and Kashmir government organised a visit for migrant children to their ancestral homes here on Saturday.

NHAI, Gurgaon expressway operator get time for talks

August 30, 2012 at 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday granted more time to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway's concessionaire to settle their differences and consider an out-of-court settlement.

Sonia rallies in Himachal in September

August 29, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Shimla, Aug 29 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi will address public rallies in Himachal Pradesh next month in the run-up to the assembly polls, a party leader said Wednesday.

Virbhadra Singh appointed Congress' Himachal chief

August 28, 2012 at 11:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Congress Tuesday formally appointed former Union minister Virbhadra Singh as its state unit chief in poll-bound Himachal Pradesh.

Virbhadra as chief to end Himachal Congress confusion (News Analysis)

August 26, 2012 at 9:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) The move by the Congress leadership to appoint Virbhadra Singh as the Himachal Pradesh Congress chief, three months ahead of the assembly elections, has come as a relief for party workers wary of uncertainty and confusion following protracted discussions on a change in leadership over the past few days.

Virbhadra Singh is Himachal Congress chief

August 26, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Shimla, Aug 26 (IANS) Ahead of assembly elections, former union minister and five-time chief minister Virbhadra Singh has been appointed Himachal Pradesh Congress president, replacing Kaul Singh, party leaders said here Sunday.

Vinod Tharani plans to sign Jacqueline for directorial debut

August 14, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Acting guru Vinod Tharani, who has coached the likes of Deepika Padukone and Amy Jackson, wants to cast his student, Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez, for his directorial debut.

Court notice to Dikshit, centre on Lokayukta report

August 13, 2012 at 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday issued notice to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and the central government on a plea alleging that a Lokayukta report suggesting "cautioning" of Dikshit was "diluted".

NFDC dedicates 'Anhey Ghorey...' to Mani Kaul

August 9, 2012 at 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) has decided to dedicate National award-winning Punjabi film "Anhey Ghorey Da Daan" to late filmmaker Mani Kaul, who was also the movie's creative producer.

Court seeks report on water-logging in Delhi

August 7, 2012 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday asked civic agencies to file a report within a week about steps taken to de-silt drains and prevent water-logging during monsoon.

Two awards for 'BA Pass' at Osian's film fest

August 5, 2012 at 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The Ajay Behl-directed "BA Pass" was named best film in the Indian competition category of the 12th Osian Cinefan Film Festival, while actor Shadab Kamal, who played a gigolo in the film, won the best actor award as the 10-day event concluded Sunday.

UCO Bank Q1 net profit jumps 24 percent

August 4, 2012 at 9:13 PM

Kolkata, Aug 4 (IANS) Public sector lender UCO Bank Saturday reported a jump of almost 24 percent in net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 at Rs.3.62 billion against Rs.2.93 billion in the same period last year.

BGR Energy's Q1 sales and net profit down

August 3, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Chennai, Aug 3 (IANS) City-based engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company BGR Energy Systems closed the first quarter of the current fiscal with lower sales and profit as compared to the first quarter of 2011-12 owing to higher interest cost and lower order realisation.

No question of quitting Congress: Virbhadra

August 1, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Shimla, Aug 1 (IANS) Former union minister Virbhadra Singh Wednesday said there was no question of him quitting the Congress, but expressed unhappiness over party affairs in Himachal Pradesh, ahead of assembly elections.

Thousands suffer as power failure hits Delhi Metro services

July 30, 2012 at 10:51 AM

New Delhi, July 30 (ANI): Thousands of commuters had to suffer as services on all six lines of Delhi Metro were affected today due to a major failure in the northern grid that supplies power to the modern transport system.

BJP united, Congress divided ahead of polls (Himachal Pradesh Newsletter)

July 28, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Shimla, July 28 (IANS) The ruling BJP in Himachal Pradesh seems to have learnt its lessons from the past. With assembly elections a few months away, the party stands united while the opposition Congress is falling apart.

Congress assures sulking Virbhadra of larger say in candidate selection

July 27, 2012 at 11:54 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Congress leadership is learnt to have assured former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh that he would have a "larger say" in distribution of party tickets for the coming assembly polls in the state, party sources said Friday.

Jubilant FoodWorks quarterly profit rises 40 percent

July 25, 2012 at 6:10 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Jubilant FoodWorks (JFL), which operates pizza vendor Domino's, Wednesday posted a 40 percent rise in net profit at Rs.32.35 crore for the quarter ended June 30 against Rs.23.17 crore during the like period of the previous financial year.

Jamia Millia open to students' union poll, court told

July 24, 2012 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Jamia Millia Islamia Tuesday informed the Delhi High Court that an experimental attempt could be made for holding elections to the students' union which was banned six years ago.

Step up your style with splash of colours this monsoon (Lifestyle Feature)

July 15, 2012 at 12:40 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Wondering how to step up your style quotient this monsoon? Go for brighter colours and sleek silhouettes in light fabrics, say fashion experts.

Gujarat eyeing 25 percent hike in tourist inflow

July 14, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Kolkata, July 14 (IANS) With Gujarat planning to spend Rs.420 crore in the current fiscal to boost tourism, a senior official Saturday said the state was eyeing a 25 percent rise in inflow of tourists.

Osian's film fest back with rare, bold films

July 11, 2012 at 7:12 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) From infamous Japanese movie "Emperor Tomato Ketchup" to "Karma" featuring Devika Rani-Himanshu Rai's lip-lock to crime thriller "Gangs Of Wasseypur" - the Osian's-Cinefan Film Festival, which returns after a two-year-hiatus, promises to be an eclectic platter for the capital's movie buffs.

Court seeks report from civic agencies on water-logging

July 11, 2012 at 6:56 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed the capital's civic agencies to file a status report about steps taken to desilt drains and prevent water-logging during monsoon.

CBI Charge sheets Ashok Chavan, others in Adarsh society scam

July 4, 2012 at 5:33 PM

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Wednesday filed a charge sheet in multi-crore Adarsh Housing Society scam case against 13 persons including former Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ashok Chavan at a special CBI court in Mumbai..................

No discrimination aggainst Himachal: Anand Sharma

June 30, 2012 at 7:24 PM

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), June 30 (IANS) The BJP government in Himachal Pradesh is indulging in false and misleading propaganda that the central government is discriminating against the state, union minister Anand Sharma said Saturday.

UCO Bank focusing on lending to retail, SME and farm sector

June 26, 2012 at 10:43 PM

Kolkata, June 26 (IANS) UCO Bank is focusing on lending to retail, SME and farm sectors as the capital-to-risk weightage was lower in these categories, the bank's chairman said Tuesday.

Setback for Virbhadra in Himachal poll arena? (News Analysis)

June 26, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Shimla, June 26 (IANS) Former chief minister Virbhadra Singh's long political career may have hit a wall following the graft charges filed against him and his exit from the, but Raja Saab, as he is popularly known in Himachal Pradesh, is determined to make it his winning card in this election year.

First batch of pilgrims from Baltal depart for Amarnath Yatra

June 25, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Baltal (Jammu and Kashmir), June 25 (ANI): The first batch of pilgrims departed for the Amarnath Yatra in the early hours of Monday from the base camp here.

It's show of strength on Virbhadra's birthday

June 23, 2012 at 8:11 PM

Shimla, June 23 (IANS) It was virtually a show of strength by senior Congress leader and union minister Virbhadra Singh, who turned 78 Saturday and is hoping to take over the reins of poll-bound Himachal Pradesh.

Poetry on stone: Timeless genre in revival across India (Feature)

June 11, 2012 at 11:19 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) It is 6.30 in the morning as a group of 12 poets assemble at the Purana Gumbad in Lodi Gardens Sunday under the banner 'Poetry on Monuments', a monthly poetry promotion initiative at heritage sites in the capital.

Delhi triple murder accused held after 16 years

June 10, 2012 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) A 44-year-old gangster from Uttar Pradesh was arrested here in connection with a triple murder that took place in the capital 16 years ago, Delhi Police said Sunday.

Laser technique to separate twin foetuses in womb

June 8, 2012 at 12:16 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) It is a medical procedure that is fast opening a world of hope for women in India pregnant with identical twins.

Two get bail in Adarsh scam

June 7, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Two accused in the Adarsh Housing Society scam were granted bail by a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court here Thursday after the probe agency failed to file a chargesheet against them within the stipulated 60-day period.

Disillusionment, infighting caused Congress defeat

June 2, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Shimla, June 2 (IANS) Disillusionment with the Congress besides infighting in the party ranks are being widely blamed for the end of its 26 years of control over the Shimla Municipal Corporation.

US's Dunkin' bullish on Indian market, plans 500 stores in 15 years

May 30, 2012 at 7:35 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) US-based baked food and coffee chain Dunkin' Donuts sees a huge opportunity in India with its growing economy and the middle class interest in eating out and will launch 500 stores in the country in the next 15 years.

Court reserves order on chopper firm's plea

May 29, 2012 at 8:15 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday reserved its verdict on a plea of Global Vectra Helicorp, the aviation arm of the Ravi Rishi-led Vectra Group, challenging the aviation regulator's decision to suspend its permit to fly choppers.

Seven get bail in Adarsh scam

May 29, 2012 at 2:55 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court Tuesday granted bail to seven of the nine people arrested for their alleged involvement in the Adarsh Housing Society scam in March and April.