Everything you need to know about South Delhi Campus: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about South Delhi Campus: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Washington, May 25 (IANS) Nearly six in ten adults in the South Asian region and Indonesia sent or received a payment or remittance in 2012 with a majority doing so informally, according to a new Gallup study.
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) It was another day Friday when the capital reeled under the scorching temperature, which shot up to five notches above average at 45 degrees Celsius. There will be no let up in the heat Saturday.
Washington, May 24 (ANI): Doctors have been able to successfully treat a 2.5-year-old boy who had suffered from cardiac arrest and brain damage, putting him in a vegetative state, using his own cord blood containing stem cells.
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Actor Zach Galfianikis, who plays Alan in the popular movie franchise "The Hangover", will have a romantic side to his personality in the third and final part of the trilogy.
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) A day after Delhi recorded it's hottest day in May in the last 10 years, the mercury is expected to rise further Friday, the India Meteorological Department said.
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The cabinet Thursday approved a special recruitment drive to fill up the backlog in vacancies reserved under the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) quota, an official statement said.
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) In a bid to promote exports, the government Thursday exempted excise duty on indigenously produced goods sold at duty-free shops (DFS) at international airports.
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The maximum temperature in Delhi touched 45.7 degrees Celsius Thursday, the highest for the month of May in the last 10 years, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday demanded that a first information report (FIR) be filed against Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit for allegedly misusing government funds for "political purpose".
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The maximum temperature in Delhi touched 45.7 degrees Celsius on Thursday, the highest for the month of May in the last 10 years, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Health is wealth, and that doesn't change even when you're on a holiday. Experts suggest eating healthy and being conscious that about one hour of exercise a day can help you stay in shape even while you have fun.
Sydney, May 23 (ANI): Australian paceman Ryan Harris has said that cricketers found to be indulging in spot fixing should be banned for life and wiped from record books for turning the game into a 'joke'.
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The heat wave continued unabated in the Indian capital Thursday with the minimum temperature settling five notches above average at 31.4 degrees Celsius and the maximum expected to hover around the 45 degrees Celsius mark.
New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee conferred the 47th Jnanpith Award for the year 2011 on Dr. Pratibha Ray at a function at the Balyogi Auditorium here on Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday conferred the 47th Jnanpith Award, the country's highest literary award, for the year 2011 on noted writer Pratibha Ray.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Delhi government Wednesday sternly told electricity distribution companies that it will not tolerate load shedding in the capital as power is available in surplus.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Turkey has launched an online visa system that enables tourists from 94 countries, including India, to obtain a visa in just a few minutes, officials said Wednesday.
Sydney, May 22 (ANI): Following his recovery from an Achilles heel injury, South Australian pacer Ryan Harris says he is keen to make a comeback to be in contention for the Ashes campaign this summer in England.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) How about adding some colour and jazz to your home this season with new bedsheets, bed covers and blankets in bright and bold shades and contemporary designs?
Islamabad, May 22 (IANS) China would firmly consolidate and develop ties with Pakistan "no matter how the international and regional situation changes", said Chinese Premier Li Keqiang who arrived here Wednesday on an official visit to Pakistan.
Seoul, May 22 (IANS) A total of 245 South Koreans were confirmed to have established paper companies in safe havens in a bid to avoid tax payment, an independent South Korean media said Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) There was no respite from the heat in the Indian capital Wednesday with the minimum temperature settling four notches above average at 30.3 degrees Celsius, the hottest morning of the season so far. Tuesday was the season's hottest day.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) If you are planning to go on a summer vacation, make sure you are well-equipped. If stylish hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen lotion are a must have, avoid overloading bags and over-exerting yourself.
Noida (Uttar Pradesh), May 21 (ANI): Delhi High Court judge Mr. Justice Sudershan Kumar Misra on Tuesday released the Hindi version of a book titled "Legal Language, Legal Vocabulary and Legal Writing" authored by Amity Law School Professor Dr. Kavita Surbhi at the Amity Campus here.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) With the maximum temperature settling five notches above average at 45.1 degrees Celsius, Delhi recorded the season's hottest day Tuesday and also the hottest May 21 in the last five years. The Met office has forecast hotter days in store.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) American crooner Kelly Rowland and Latin singer Paulina Rubio will join Demi Lovato and Simon Cowell in the judge's panel of the US reality show "The X Factor".
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) A chilled drink with lemon in it is an ideal way to ward off unbearable heat during summer season. Whether it is an iced tea or mojito, the citrus fruit can be included in your drink to refresh you.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Reiterating his belief that India and China should "shake hands across the Himalayas", visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Tuesday said both countries "have the wisdom" to find a "fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution" to their festering boundary problem.
Rio de Janeiro, May 21 (IANS) Andres Iniesta says Spain cannot yet claim to be on the same pedestal as Brazil in football's international hierarchy.
Asuncion, May 21 (IANS/EFE) Paraguay has become the main destination in South America for used cars from Japan, the US and other countries, thanks to new regulations aimed at making it easier to import automobiles so low-income consumers can purchase vehicles.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A 17-year-old girl was kidnapped and gang-raped here by three people, including two neighbours, after giving her sedatives, police said Monday.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The Delhi government Monday decided to install 120 dialysis machines in six state-run hospitals to provide free dialysis and allied procedures to the poor and identified categories of patients.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Gold hit a 21-month low and silver prices plunged to a two-and-a-half-year level Monday. Experts said this happened because of the strengthening of the dollar.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Domestic air passenger traffic decreased 0.27 percent in April and stood at 50.77 lakh from 50.91 lakh during the corresponding month of last year, the civil aviation ministry said Monday.
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Alex, a participant from "India's Dancing Superstar" (IDS), wants to teach belly dancing to Neelu Waghela, Bhabho from "Diya Aur Baati Hum".
Pretoria, May 19 (IANS) South African President Jacob Zuma was not involved in a wedding scandal in which a private plane of the affluent and well-connected Indian Gupta family landed at a sensitive military airbase, an investigation revealed on Sunday, reported Xinhua.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Teachers and students of Delhi University Sunday marched towards the residence of UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, demanding the scrapping of the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP). They also submitted a memorandum to her.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Three children, aged between one and five, suffered minor injuries after a high tension electricity wire here fell on a wall which collapsed and trapped the victims under its debris Sunday afternoon, said a fire service official.
Moscow, May 19 (Xinhua-ANI): UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday urged the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to return to the negotiating table with international mediators.
Washington, May 19 (ANI): A study featuring a new colonoscope that allows doctors to see more of the colon shows promise that could revolutionize colorectal cancer screening.
Only weeks after Chinese President Xi Jinping had a much-publicized meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Durban on the sidelines of a BRICS summit, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang reached New Delhi Sunday on the first leg of his maiden tour abroad.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Justice delayed is justice denied. Nowhere this rings truer than in India where a staggering 30 million cases are said to be pending in the country's courts today. And to tackle this intimidating problem requires comprehensive judicial reform, more judges of quality and improvement of the judicial infrastructure, jurists say.
New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Delhi reeled under a scorching 43.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday, this also makes it the hottest day of the season and it is likely to get worse in coming days.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The hot, sunny weather continued in the national capital Saturday as the maximum temperature settled four notches above average at 43.2 degrees Celsius. Similar weather is in store Sunday, the Met office said.
Rio de Janeiro, May 18 (IANS) Former Real Madrid and Brazil international forward Julio Baptista revealed that he is considering a return to Brazilian football.
NOIDA (Uttar Pradesh), May 18 (ANI): Amity Institute of Education, New Delhi jointly with National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC) organized a two-day seminar on "Quality in Higher Education: Identifying Developing and Sustaining Best Practices" on May 16 and 17 at Amity Campus, Saket, New Delhi.
New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has been conferred with the Polio Eradication Champion Award by Rotary International.
New Delhi/Shimla, May 18 (ANI): Pressing for the demand of release of Tibet's 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Cheoki Nyima, scores of exiled Tibetans and activists held protests in New Delhi and Shimla on Friday.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Riding high after the arrest of three cricketer, including India fast bowler S. Sreesanth, in spot-fixing in Indian Premier League (IPL), Delhi Police are still struggling to file a chargesheet 13 years after having exposed the murky world of match-fixing in 2000.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Delhi sweated it out on a hot, sunny Friday as the maximum temperature settled three notches above the season's average at 42.2 degrees Celsius. The Met office has forecast temperatures to rise further over the weekend.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Stock up your bag with handy beauty essentials, which can help you look bright and fresh despite the scorching sun.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The process of cleansing-toning-moisturising and use of sunscreen and anti-ageing products are considered important to keep facial skin glowing. But an expert advises how multi-purpose beauty therapies can help with same benefits in lesser time.
New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): 'American Idol' participant Candice Glover, won the 12th season of the US singing reality show on Friday.
Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) South Africa could account for the bulk of the coal India may need as it is not currently mulling any export taxes on the commodity.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Conglomerate ITC's fourth quarter (January to March) 2012-13 net jumped by 19.4 percent.
New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): 'American Idol' participant Candice Glover, won the 12th season of the US singing reality show on Friday.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Indian cricketer and Rajasthan Royals player S. Sreesanth Friday confessed to spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), police said.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals cricketer Ankeet Chavan was the first to break down under interrogation by Delhi Police and has accepted his role in the spot-fixing scandal that rocked the Indian Premier League (IPL) Thursday.
Dharamsala, May 16 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab kept their faint hopes of making the play-offs alive by beating Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League here Thursday.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Women's Forum resolution was signed here Thursday.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Uncertainty of getting picked in the team for the next match and getting a lesser number of overs to bowl are the reasons behind IPL players indulging in spot-fixing to earn a quick buck, said former Delhi Police chief K.K. Paul, who in 2000 busted the first match fixing racket in India involving late South African captain Hansie Cronje and others. Paul was then the joint commissioner (Crime).
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) To exclude socially advanced persons/sections or the "creamy layer" from getting reservation under the other backward classes (OBC) quota, the cabinet Thursday increased the income criterion from Rs.4.5 lakh per annum to Rs.6 lakh per annum.
New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath on Thursday signed the fifth India Brazil South Africa (IBSA) women's forum resolution here.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Jamia Millia Islamia Vice Chancellor Najeeb Jung has been nominated to the expert committee that will prepare a report on backwardness in Indian states, officials said Thursday.
New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath on Thursday called for re-doubling India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) efforts to increase women's participation in socio-eco development in these countries.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Two- and three-wheeler manufacturer Bajaj Auto Thursday reported a marginal increase of one percent in net profit for 2012-13.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) It was a warm, sunny morning in the capital Thursday with the minimum temperature settling at 25.4 degrees Celsius, a notch above average for this time of year. The weather office has forecast a clear day ahead.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) A 71-year-old tantric was arrested here for raping a 10-year-old girl on the pretext of healing her, police said Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Affordable innerwear for women with floral prints, stylish cuts and net inserts are some of the designs lingerie designers are experimenting with nowadays.
Sao Paulo, May 15 (IANS) Tijuana progressed to the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores with a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras at the Pacaembu stadium.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Oriflame turns 45 and the Swedish personal care company is celebrating the occasion by partnering with Hollywood diva Demi Moore and launching a new fragrance titled "More by Demi".
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Delhi government Tuesday set up a committee to look into ways to reduce cases of refusals by auto-rickshaw drivers to ferry passengers and improve the quality of service for commuters.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Inter-ministerial Group (IMG) has recommended to the coal ministry issuance of show-cause notice to 30 coal block allottees because of production shortcomings, a source in the ministry said Tuesday.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Delhi experienced a warm Tuesday, with the maximum temperature settling a notch above average at 39.8 degrees Celsius. The Met office has forecast similar weather Wednesday.
Noida (Uttar Pradesh), May 14 (ANI): Experts participated in a seminar on the pros and cons of live-in relationships that was hosted by the Amity Law School-II here today.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) It's time to brighten up the interiors of your home and go for trendy wall colours like lime, orange, purples, pink and sky blue.
New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari has deeply condoled the passing away of renowned scholar and social activist Dr. Asghar Ali Engineer.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Floral print dresses, corset and bustier saris are a few must-items to make your wardrobe trendy.
Melbourne, May 13 (ANI): Australian scientists believe that the South Pacific kava plant could be an effective and safe treatment for anxiety.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Reliance Infrastructure Tuesday posted consolidated net profit of Rs.725 crore ($134 million) for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, against Rs.411 crore in the corresponding quarter of previous year.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) India's wholesale price-based inflation (WPI) stood at 4.89 percent for the month of April as compared to 5.96 percent for the previous month, government data showed Tuesday.
Rio de Janeiro, May 14 (IANS) Former South Africa national coach Joel Santana has been sacked by Brazilian top-flight football club Bahia.
New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Newly-appointed Law Minister Kapil Sibal has stressed the need for judicial reform but cautioned that it should be done through institutional dialogue and understanding.
New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the fifth India Brazil South Africa (IBSA) women's forum meet here today
Srinagar, May 13 (IANS) A Kashmiri student has became the first girl editor of a global children's newspaper 'The Peace Gong' released in New Delhi, an official statement said Monday.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) It was a hot day for Delhi Monday, even as the maximum temperature settled two notches below average at 37.6 degrees Celsius, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. There will be no respite Tuesday.
The fledgling democratic process in Pakistan has churned out a leader, who now has the rare opportunity to chart a new positive and peaceful course, not only for his own country but for the whole South Asia region, and leave a legacy that, so far, no other Pakistani leader has.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) As global mobile-cellular penetration approaches 100 percent, by 2014, there will be more mobile phones than people on earth, says the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Actress Bipasha Basu has flaunted her perfect curves in movies like "Jism", "Dhoom 2" and "Players" but says she never takes help of supplements to keep herself toned.
New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the fifth India Brazil South Africa (IBSA) women's forum meet on Tuesday.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) India's consumer price-based inflation decelerated to 9.39 percent in April from 10.39 percent in March, government data showed Monday.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) It was a cool, clear morning in the national capital Monday with the minimum temperature settling two notches below average at 23.2 degrees Celsius. The met office has forecast a warm, sunny day ahead.
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The skies remained cloudy for a major part of the day Sunday and the maximum temperature settled three notches below average at 36.1 degrees Celsius. The Met office has forecast that the hot, sunny weather would return from Monday.
Mohali, May 12 (IANS) Kings XI star batsman David Miller credited his success in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener.
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Over 2,000 delegates from Maharashtra and other parts of the country will deliberate on the educational challenges confronting the Muslim community at a two-day conference here May 29-30, an official said Saturday.
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Delhi government Saturday said that there would be no power cuts during the summers as the distribution companies (Discoms) have acquired enough electricity for the season.
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) After a hot Saturday, there is respite in sight with light rains accompanied by thunder and dust storms expected in the capital late Saturday and Sunday, the Met office has said.
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) A four-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by her 24-year-old neighbour in his house, police said Saturday. The accused is on the run.
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Amsterdam Kitchen and Bar, a newly opened restaurant here, has taken inspiration from Amsterdam's De Wallen area that is considered as "the most famous red-light district in the world".
Miami, May 11 (IANS/EFE) Spanish singer-songwriter Alejandro Sanz says he still suffers from stage fright even after 25 years in the music business.
