Kohinoor Tea Estate

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

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

Bill to regulate real estate sector soon: Minister

March 24, 2013 at 7:14 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The government will soon introduce a bill to regulate the real estate sector and protect home buyers, Minister for Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Ajay Maken said here Sunday.

I can look back at life with satisfaction, surprise: Dilip Kumar (Interview)

December 11, 2012 at 1:44 PM

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) On his 90th birthday Tuesday, thespian Dilip Kumar, who has regaled scores of fans over decades, recalls his journey full of surprises with satisfaction and a smile. He says it was his patience and sense of choice that helped him lead a successful career.

76-carat Indian diamond to be auctioned at Christie's

November 9, 2012 at 9:17 AM

Geneva, Nov 9 (IANS) Archduke Joseph, one of the rarest and most famous diamonds in the world, with its origin traced to ancient Golconda mines of Andhra Pradesh, is all set to be auctioned on Tuesday.

Priyanka Chopra calls Tendulkar 'Kohinoor' (Movie Snippets)

October 23, 2012 at 7:03 PM

Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra sang praises for cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who is in line to bag the title of "India's Prime Icon". She called him the country's "greatest Kohinoor".

Farooq Abdullah launches environment friendly electric rickshaw

September 6, 2012 at 9:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (ANI): Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Thursday launched 'Ummeed ki Electric Rickshaw', a unique initiative to empower economically backward women in India.

Delhi gets first woman e-rickshaw driver (With Image)

September 6, 2012 at 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) A single mother of two Thursday become the national capital's first woman electric rickshaw driver.

Eight killed in Nigeria suicide bombing

August 6, 2012 at 8:49 AM

Abuja, Aug 6 (IANS) At least six soldiers and two civilians were killed in a suicide bomb attack Sunday on a military post in Nigeria's northeast city of Damaturu by suspected Boko Haram bomber, Xinhua reported.

Hariharan, Uthup pay musical tribute to Indian cinema

June 9, 2012 at 7:36 AM

Singapore, June 9 (IANS) Veteran singers Hariharan and Usha Uthup along with composer Lesle Lewis paid a humble tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema here Friday by recomposing and performing some of the timeless hits of different eras during IIFA Rocks, a music and fashion night.

BJP MP Sidhu hails Congress for nominating Sachin to Rajya Sabha

June 4, 2012 at 9:36 PM

Amritsar/Mumbai/New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): Former cricketer and BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday welcomed batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar's new innings in the Rajya Sabha, and hailed the ruling Congress Party for selecting a right candidate.

100k pounds whiskey launched to mark Queen's Diamond Jubilee

May 15, 2012 at 8:10 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): A rare bottle of whisky blended particularly to mark the diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, went on display on Monday with a price tag of whopping 100,000 pounds.

Chavan applies balm to angry realtors

May 2, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) A week after the powerful realty industry's sharp criticism of the Maharashtra government for "inaction and policy paralysis", Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan attempted to soothe their ruffled feathers, a top industry official said here Wednesday.

Plea questions reporters' right to access court proceedings

April 25, 2012 at 11:09 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) An NGO Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the media does not have a fundamental right to access courts and report their proceedings.

Dream of affordable homes gathers dust in Maharashtra

April 25, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) An ambitious plan to construct 500,000 affordable homes in Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts of Maharashtra is gathering dust due to "inaction and policy paralysis" on the part of the state government, a top realtors' body alleged here Wednesday.

Videograph court proceedings to ensure accurate reporting: Prashant Bhushan

April 22, 2012 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Eminent lawyer Prashant Bhushan has told the Supreme Court that to ensure fair and accurate reporting, proceedings of the Supreme Court and of the high courts should be videographed and made publicly available, as is done for parliament.

Curb reporting on police probes, apex court urged

April 19, 2012 at 11:25 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The Rajasthan government Thursday pleaded before the Supreme Court for restraining the media from reporting on matters related to police probes in criminal cases for protecting the rights of the accused.

Curb reporting on police probes, apex court urged

April 19, 2012 at 10:45 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The Rajasthan government Thursday pleaded before the Supreme Court for restraining the media from reporting on matters related to police probes in criminal cases for protecting the rights of the accused.

Newspaper society opposes fresh norms on court reporting

April 18, 2012 at 10:05 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The Indian Newspapers Society (INS) Wednesday told the Supreme Court that there was no need for any "further or fresh guidelines" on regulating media reporting on sub-judice matters and any violation of an accused's right to free and fair trial by reporting could be addressed through the existing laws.

'Right to fair trial can't overshadow freedom of speech'

April 17, 2012 at 9:33 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A person's right to free and fair trial enjoys no primacy over the right to freedom of speech and expression of the media, senior counsel Ram Jethmalani told the Supreme Court Tuesday.

'Right to fair trial can't overshadow freedom of speech'

April 17, 2012 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A person's right to free and fair trial enjoys no primacy over the right to freedom of speech and expression of the media, senior counsel Ram Jethmalani told the Supreme Court Tuesday.

'Apex court can't regulate reporting of cases'

April 3, 2012 at 8:49 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court is not empowered to frame guidelines on media reporting of cases and anyone fearing denial of a fair trial due to news coverage of the proceedings could move a petition to seek preventive relief, a senior lawyer contended Tuesday.

SC wants balanced reporting of court proceedings

March 29, 2012 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday advocated balanced reporting of court proceedings, saying reports need to carry views of both sides.

PM urges Indian media to exercise self-regulation to combat perversions like paid news

January 19, 2012 at 9:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Stating that the prevalence of the practice of 'paid news' exposed recently has come as a shock to all right-thinking people, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday urged the Indian media to come together to exercise a degree of self-regulation to combat perversions like paid news.

Sherlock Holmes author Conan Doyle's 1st novel to be published

June 7, 2011 at 10:21 AM

London, June 7 (ANI): Before he created Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote a novel 'The Narrative of John Smith' that was never published.

Dubai-based Pak-origin real estate salesman in spotlight after Headley revelation

May 26, 2011 at 3:56 PM

Dubai, May 26(ANI): A real estate salesman in Dubai has come under the spotlight after his name and mobile number were mentioned in Lashkar-e-Taiba's Pakistani-American operative David Coleman Headley's testimony in an United States court.

Sacked UK woman wins 12,300 pounds after gay man gropes her breasts

April 19, 2011 at 5:56 PM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): A livery yard manageress in Britain, who was sacked after she complained that a homosexual stable-boy groped her breasts after telling her gay men love boobs and bums, has been awarded 12,300 pounds damages.

Queen's Brian May backs anti-Donald Trump campaigners

January 30, 2011 at 6:10 PM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): Queen legend Brian May has promised his support for a group of anti-Donald Trump campaigners who want to use the rock band's greatest hit, Bohemian Rhapsody, in a protest video.

Ex-England opener Boycott to make a million pounds from seaside home

December 31, 2010 at 10:57 AM

London, Dec. 31 (ANI): Former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott is to make over a million pound profit from a seaside home he bought with his former lover after a dispute over her will was settled.

Malay-India devotees' throng to see light emanating from Hindu deity

July 20, 2010 at 1:33 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Jul 20 (ANI): Hundreds of Indian devotees of Malaysian origin are thronging the Midlands Estate in Shah Alam to see the light emanating from the face of a Hindu deity known as Amman.

Melbourne police seek help to uncover mystery behind Kewal Dhillon's death

June 14, 2010 at 11:09 AM

Melbourne, June 14(ANI): The Melbourne Police have set up an information caravan in an attempt to uncover the mystery behind the death of a 61-year-old Indian-origin man, Kewal Dhillon, in Balwyn North on June 6.

Trump thanks Connery for his support on controversial resort

April 7, 2010 at 5:29 PM

New York, Apr 7 (ANI): American tycoon Donald Trump has expressed gratitude to actor Sir Sean Connery for supporting him on his controversial one billion pound golf resort in Scotland's Aberdeenshire area.

Lara Bingle ready to make a fresh start

March 21, 2010 at 12:04 PM

Melbourne, March 21 (ANI): In the wake of her split from cricketer Michael Clarke and a whirlwind media storm, Lara Bingle is said to have regained a sense of clarity and wants to take control of her life.

Kohinoor Hospital embraces healthy building

July 13, 2009 at 4:25 PM

Mumbai, July 13 (ANI/Business Wire India): Kohinoor Planet Constructions Pvt Ltd., the real estate arm of the Kohinoor group, is developing the first platinum LEED certified green hospital in the country.

Michael Clarke, Lara Bingle's waterside mansion unsold

April 19, 2009 at 3:42 PM

Melbourne, April 19 (ANI): Australian cricket vice-captain Michael Clarke and his fiance Lara Bingle's Lilli Pilli mansion has not been sold.

Ansari goes down memory lane at his alma mater

April 15, 2009 at 6:41 PM

Shimla, April 15 (IANS) It was a trip down memory lane for Vice President Hamid Ansari, who visited his alma mater St. Edward's School in the Himachal Pradesh capital on Wednesday.

Rousing reception awaits vice president in his old school

April 9, 2009 at 1:06 PM

Shimla, April 9 (IANS) Vice President Hamid Ansari will go down memory lane next week when he visits his alma mater St Edward's School in the Himachal Pradesh capital after more than half a century.

TTK LIG to launch youth-focussed condoms

April 4, 2009 at 4:11 PM

Chennai, April 4 (IANS) Contraceptive products maker TTK LIG Ltd is returning to the youth condom segment with a new product, Durex Jeans, a few years after it withdrew its first youth-focussed brand Fiesta from the market.

Michael Clarke, Lara Bingle eye 6.5m dlr pad

February 25, 2009 at 3:52 PM

Melbourne, Feb 25 (ANI): Australian cricket team vice-captain Michael Clarke and fiance Lara Bingle are reportedly interested in buying a 6.5 million dollar Bondi apartment.

Michael Clarke, 'lonely' Lara Bingle to sell waterside mansion

February 20, 2009 at 4:38 PM

Melbourne, Feb 20 (ANI): Michael Clarke and his fiance Lara Bingle have decided to sell their luxurious waterside pad because the model gets too lonely when the Australian vice-captain is away playing cricket.

25 held for attacking Jharkhand cement factory

October 24, 2008 at 1:43 PM

Ranchi, Oct 24 (IANS) Twenty-five people, including nine women, have been arrested for attacking and torching the under-construction Jaypee Cement factory in Jharkhand's Bokaro district, police said Friday.

Now, a tragedy-tinged Indian rose for European lovers

October 14, 2008 at 2:25 PM

London, Oct 14 (IANS) A rose called Taj Mahal has been unveiled in the British capital by Indian growers with an eye to the European Valentine's Day market.

Kohinoor Steel employees attacked in Jharkhand

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ranchi, Oct 3 (IANS) Kohinoor Steel Friday filed a police complaint against unidentified villagers for allegedly attacking its employees and vandalising its plant in Seraikela-Kharsawan district of Jharkhand, company officials said.

Kohinoor Steel employees attacked in Jharkhand

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ranchi, Oct 3 (IANS) Kohinoor Steel Friday filed a police complaint against unidentified villagers for allegedly attacking its employees and vandalising its plant in Seraikela-Kharsawan district of Jharkhand, company officials said.

Rare reptile found in Siliguri

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kurseong (West Bengal), July 30 (ANI): After a gap of almost 150 years, a rare reptile commonly called 'Caecilian' has been found on the Makaibari Tea Estate near Kurseong.