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A telecom revolutionary Sunil Bharti Mittal dreamt of doing something new, innovative and unique to India not following the footsteps of his father instead is the harbinger of revolution in the use of cellular phones and telecommunication. Mittal was born in 1957 in the desert state of Rajasthan and completed his graduation from the prestigious Harvard Business School, America. This young enthusiast commenced his journey for industrial gain and to become a successful entrepreneur from his business of the cycle parts in 1977 when he was only 18 years of age. Then he became a dealer of generators imported from Japan. But every attempt of the interested person got failure one by one. Without losing patience Mittal during the 1990s started his grand journey into the entrepreneurial sector based on the Mobile GSM service. This created an epoch in the Indian market, the largest profit-giving market in the world with a largest selling and profit. Mittal named the telecommunication brand Air-tel which gained a large success within a very few years of its launch with over more than fifty millions of customers thus giving a large profit to the entrepreneur. Sunil Mittal has been the Chairperson of Bharti group that controls the telecommunication business in India. For the most outstanding and remarkable success and faithful service to the customers along with its rapid growth, Sunil Mittal has been honored with the most coveted prizes and honors of India.
The Bharatiya Janata Party's problems seem to be increasing with the approach of the state assembly elections later this year and the general elections in 2014.
Chennai, May 18 (IANS) Tamil director Ramsubramaniam believes southern actress Andrea Jeremiah, who will sport three different looks in his next untitled film, has a lot of untapped potential.
Jalandhar, May 17 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will confer the first honoris causa degree of the Lovely Professional University (LPU) to Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai at the varsity's convocation to be held in this Punjab city Monday (May 20), a varsity official said.
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets Friday closed in marginally positive territory, with scrips of capital goods, bank, power, realty and public sector undertakings (PSUs) gaining.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) If you can't afford high-end designer cards, fret not! Shopkeepers in the capital's favourite wedding cards destination of Chawri Bazar in old Delhi have affordable options. Whether it is paper or colour or size, everything can be customised without shelling out big bucks.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Uma Bharti Wednesday said a leader cannot be a prime ministerial candidate just because "he is a crowd puller".
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The total number of GSM subscribers in April 2013 stood at 664.45 million, up by 3.51 million, according to data released by Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) Wednesday.
Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets closed flat Tuesday, a day after it plummeted to its lowest levels since May last year.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Floral print dresses, corset and bustier saris are a few must-items to make your wardrobe trendy.
Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), May 14 (ANI): Two Maoists were killed and three paramilitary soldiers were injured in a gun battle in Jharkhand on Monday.
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets Monday closed 2.14 percent down on profit-booking and weak global cues.
Film: "Tadakha"; Cast: Akkineni Naga Chaitanya, Sunil Varma, Tamannaah Bhatia, Andrea Jeremiah, Ashutosh Rana, Rama Prabha, Brahmanadam, Raghu Babu, Jayaprakash Reddy, Vennela Kishore and Srinivasa Reddy; Director: Kishore Kumar Pardasani; Rating: **
Gaya, May 11 (ANI): Troopers from the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) set up camps along a crucial supply line of Maoists to combat their activities in the Gaya.
Shimla, May 10 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh has allowed the entry of private retail outlets, including Bharti-Walmart, to open stores so that consumers could get quality products at cheaper rates, state Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.S. Bali said here Friday.
Gurgaon, May 10 (IANS) Three men have been arrested for the murder of two people here, including a woman, police said Friday.
Colombo, May 10 (IANS) A Sri Lankan court Friday ordered a full investigation into a mass grave found last year in the island nation's Central Province, a lawyer said.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday rejected two pleas seeking a CBI probe into the death of a constable who collapsed during an anti-rape protest here last year and the quashing of cases filed against eight people for his death.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday rejected two pleas seeking a CBI probe into the death of a constable who collapsed during an anti-rape protest here last year and the quashing of cases filed against eight protesters for vandalism.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday rejected two pleas seeking a CBI probe into the death of a constable who collapsed during an anti-rape protest here last year and the quashing of cases filed against eight protesters for vandalism.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court will Thursday pronounce its verdict on two petitions seeking a CBI probe into the death of a constable who collapsed during an anti-rape protests here last year and quashing of FIR registered against eight youths for his death.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Indian men's hockey scored twice in each half to defeat the Netherlands 4-2 at Rotterdam Wednesday.
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Crime thriller "Shootout At Wadala" has collected approximately Rs.33 crore till Tuesday, while small budget anthology film "Bombay Talkies", which came out on the same day and got rave reviews, has garnered about Rs.6 crore.
Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) matche between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium here Tuesday.
Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets closed Tuesday's trade over one percent up and touched its highest level in the last three months.
Manama, May 7 (ANI): West Indies mystery spinner Sunil Narine has said that it is important for a bowler to vary his length while delivering a ball.
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Only right-wing Hindutva leaders can guarantee the security of Muslims in India, BJP leader Uma Bharti said Sunday, as she defended Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, facing fire over handling of 2002 riots in his state.
Melbourne, May 5 (ANI): West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has been chosen to lead his side for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, replacing Darren Sammy who stays in charge of the Test and Twenty20 squads.
Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) Backed by a good bowling performance on a slow turning wicket, Kolkata Knight Riders restricted Rajasthan Royals to 132/6 in their Indian Premier League encounter at the Eden Gardens Friday.
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) India's largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel Friday said it will sell five percent stake to Doha-based Qatar Foundation Endowment for $1.26 billion.
Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) With their progression to the knock-out stage of the Indian Premier League now more a mathematical possibility after a string of losses, holders Kolkata Knight Riders have mostly pride to play for when take on a resurgent Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens here Friday.
Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) Dabur India Limited Tuesday reported a 17.62 percent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs.200.55 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, from Rs.170.51 crore during the corresponding period previous year.
Sydney, April 29 (IANS) The family of an Indian woman, who was raped and murdered here two years ago, told a Sydney court Monday of the immense pain and suffering they have been going through all this time.
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets witnessed choppy trading Monday, ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy review later this week.
Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings scored a mammoth 200 for three against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Sunday.
Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) Senior citizens of the city need no longer feel friendless. A unique platform has been created by young people in the city to encourage the elderly meet, interact and forge bonds of friendship with others in their own age group.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday issued notice to the CBI on a plea by Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel and Ravikant Ruia of Essar challenging their being summoned before a special court hearing the case relating to the allocation of 2G spectrum in 2002.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday issued notice to the CBI on a plea by Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel and Ravikant Ruia of Essar challenging their being summoned before a special court hearing the case relating to the allocation of 2G spectrum in 2002.
Hyderabad, April 26 (IANS) Technology and consulting were the largest recruiters at the Indian School of Business (ISB), which Friday announced that its 741 students of class of 2013 participated in the first integrated placements at Hyderabad and Mohali campuses.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the CBI on a plea by Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel and Ravikant Ruia of Essar challenging their summoning before the 2G special court in the spectrum allocation scam of 2002.
Bridgetown (Barbados), April 26 (IANS/CMC) Seeded Caribbean players are being assigned to various franchises as preparations continue ahead of the July start of the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Shimla, April 26 (IANS) A sweetmeat seller was fined Rs.one lakh, the highest ever penalty in the state, by a designated officer for selling sweets that failed to comply with the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006, an official said Friday.
Washington, April 26 (IANS) Sunil Tripathi's family has sought "privacy" for itself and "for our love for Sunny" after forensic dental examination confirmed that a body found in Providence River was that of the missing Indian origin student.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Even as the CBI insisted before the Supreme Court that the plea by Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel and Ravikant Ruia of Essar challenging the 2G special court's order summoning them be placed before its 2G bench, another apex court bench commenced hearing the plea.
Chennai, April 25 (IANS) Telugu actor Sunil Varma, who shares screen space with Naga Chaitanya in upcoming action-drama "Thadaka", feels that the latter is one of the fast evolving mass heroes in the industry.
Washington, April 25 (IANS) US authorities are trying to determine if a body pulled from Providence river is missing Indian origin student Sunil Tripathi, who was erroneously linked on social media to the Boston bombings last week.
Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) Observing that 160 was a defendable target, Kolkata Knight Riders' spinner Sunil Narine Wednesday rued the absence of all-rounder Jacques Kallis, who could not turn up to bowl after getting injured while batting against Mumbai Indians in their IPL encounter at the Eden Gardens here.
Shimla, April 24 (IANS) Raw uranium residuals were reportedly recovered from a Himachal Pradesh village during digging, an official said Wednesday. The area from where it was found has a history of uranium deposits.
Boston, April 24 (IANS) Police have pulled out a man's body from the Providence River and authorities said it is "very possible" that it is missing Indian origin student Sunil Tripathi, according to a media report.
Washington, April 24 (IANS) Reddit, a popular social news and entertainment website, has apologised for posts on the site that had led to speculation that a missing Indian origin student could be one of the Boston bombing suspects.
Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) With their title defence under threat following a string of losses, the Kolkata Knight Riders have a selection headache on the foreigners-front, ahead of their crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Mumbai Indians Wednesday.
Siliguri (West Bengal), April 22 (ANI): Railway connectivity between India and Bangladesh would enhance cross-border trade and strengthen the bilateral relations between the two nations, industrialist Anand Mittal has said.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday posted for April 29 the hearing of the case relating to alleged irregularities in the allocation of 2G spectrum in which Bharti Airtel chief Sunil Mittal and Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia were summoned.
New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): A Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Court on Monday adjourned the hearing of a case related to the additional allocation of 2G spectrum, in which Bharti Cellular CMD Sunil Mittal, Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia and others have been summoned as accused.
Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Southern superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran, who debuted in Bollywood with "Aiyyaa", has bought the rights of his hit Malayalam film "Ayalum Njanum Thammil". He plans to make it in Hindi and approach Amitabh Bachchan with the script.
Washington, Apr. 21 (ANI): ArcelorMittal CEO Lakshmi Mittal has said that he regrets that the steel giant had to permanently close two French blast furnaces, but added that high labour and energy costs have kept France at a competitive disadvantage.
London, Apr. 21 (ANI): Indian-origin steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal and Sri and Gopi Hinduja, of the London-based global conglomerate Hinduja Group, are among the top 10 wealthiest people in Britain.
Gurgaon, April 19 (IANS) A gang of six vehicle lifters, involved in more than 120 cases of vehicle thefts, was busted following their arrest along with firearms here early Friday, police said.
Washington, April 19 (IANS) A massive manhunt was launched by police in Boston Friday for a Chechen-origin suspect in the marathon bombings after they shot down his brother following a wild car chase. Contrary to rumours, Indian-origin student Sunil Tripathi is not a suspect in the bombings.
Washington, April 19 (IANS) Indian-origin student Sunil Tripathi is not a suspect in the Boston marathon bombing, contrary to some rumours floating on the social media.
Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) A visit to the famed Mehboob Studio here made megastar Amitabh Bachchan go down the memory lane, and reminisce the "prolific" legendary filmmaker Mehboob Khan.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Do you want painless treatment for your wrinkles? Spanish skincare brand Skeyndor offers a solution in the form of "corrective treatment".
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Supreme Court's Justice Anil R. Dave Thursday recused himself from the hearing on pleas of Bharti Airtel' Sunil Mittal and Essar Group's Ravi Ruia who have challenged the summons issued to them by the 2G case trial court.
Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets rose more than one-and-half percent Thursday after a smart rally in interest-sensitive stocks like banks, capital goods and automobiles on hopes of an interest rate cut by the central bank early next month.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A 26-year-old woman was found strangled to death at her house in the city, police said Thursday, and indicated her husband was a prime suspect since his statements in the matter were inconsistent.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday reserved its judgment on appeals of three convicts against a trial court verdict awarding them life imprisonment for abducting and killing Nitish Katara in 2002.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Bharti Airtel chief Sunil Mittal and Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia Tuesday appeared before a Delhi court following summons issued to them in a case relating to alleged irregularities in the allocation of 2G spectrum.
Mohali, April 16 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Tuesday.
Mohali, April 16 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab scored 157 for nine against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Tuesday.
Bharti Airtel chief Sunil Mittal and Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia on Tuesday appeared before a Delhi court following the orders issued to them regarding a case that relates them to the irregularities in the allocation of 2G spectrum.
Srinagar, April 16 (IANS) The 20th National Table Tennis Championships for veterans started here Tuesday with participants from 28 states and Union Territories.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Bharti Airtel chief Sunil Mittal and Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia Tuesday appeared before a Delhi court following summons issued to them in a case relating to alleged irregularities in the allocation of 2G spectrum.
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court will decide Thursday as to which bench will hear the pleas of Bharti Airtel's Sunil Mittal and Essar's Ravi Ruia challenging the 2G special court's order summoning them to appear before it in connection with excess spectrum allocation scam during the BJP-led NDA regime in 2002.
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday sent four men, who allegedly killed BSP leader and business tycoon Deepak Bhardwaj, to two weeks' judicial custody.
Bridgetown (Barbados), April 14 (IANS/CMC) Pakistan's Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez is the latest international cricketer to sign-up for the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL) scheduled for later this year.
Gurgaon, April 13 (IANS) Gurgaon Police Commissioner Alok Mittal Saturday said the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and Delhi-Gurgaon expressway operator were the big hurdles in ending traffic jams on the stretch.
Gurgaon, April 13 (IANS) Gurgaon Police Commissioner Alok Mittal Saturday said the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and Delhi-Gurgaon expressway operator were the big hurdles in ending traffic jams on the stretch.
Gurgaon, April 13 (IANS) Gurgaon Police Commissioner Alok Mittal Saturday said the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and Delhi-Gurgaon expressway operator were the big hurdles in ending traffic jams on the stretch.
Gurgaon, April 13 (IANS) Gurgaon Police Commissioner Alok Mittal Saturday said the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and Delhi-Gurgaon expressway operator were the big hurdles in ending traffic jams on the stretch.
Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) Conceding that momentum was not with them after two consecutive losses, defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) hope to turn things around in their next encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad Sunday.
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actor Vipin Sharma, who played Darsheel Safary's on screen father in "Taare Zameen Par", has turned to direction to tell the story of people who flock the Maximum city to try their luck in movies.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India and Bangladesh Friday agreed to consider a collaboration on producing a film depicting the 1971 "War of Liberation", officials said.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Bharti Airtel CMD Sunil Mittal and Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia Wednesday appeared before a Delhi court following the summons issued to them in a case relating to alleged irregularities in allocation of 2G spectrum.
New Delhi, Apr. 11 (ANI): Air Vice Marshal VS Bharti has taken over as Senior Air and Administrative Staff Officer (SAASO), Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) In a setback to Bharti Airtel, the Supreme Court Thursday restrained the company from enrolling new subscribers and extending to them 3G services in seven circles where it does not have licences.
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed more than half a percent higher in Thursday's trade as bank, IT and capital goods stocks rallied.
New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): India and Bangladesh on Thursday agreed to consider a joint collaboration for production of a mega film depicting the "War of Liberation".
New Delhi, April 11 (ANI): Bollywood stars like John Abraham and Sunil Shetty attended the Standard charter Charity Awards 2013 that was recently held in Mumbai.
Supreme Court on Thursday restrained Bharti Airtel from enrolling new subscribers and extending to them 3G services in 7 circles where it does not have licenses.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) In a setback to Bharti Airtel, the Supreme Court Thursday restrained the company from enrolling new subscribers and extending to them 3G services in seven circles where it does not have licences.
Hyderabad, April 10 (IANS) Nasscom, which recently launched its '10,000 start-ups' programme, Wednesday announced inviting applications from innovative technology start-ups across the country.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The album of "Go Goa Gone", Eros International Media Ltd.'s upcoming film, will be released by music label Sony Music.
Hyderabad, April 10 (IANS) Despite economic uncertainties, Nasscom has forecast a 12-14 percent growth in the Indian IT industry during 2013-14 against 10.2 percent in dollar terms the previous year.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Essar group's Ravi Ruia Tuesday moved the Supreme Court challenging the 2G special court order summoning him to appear before it in connection with excess spectrum allocation to telcom companies.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Realtor Nitesh Bhardwaj, son of billionaire BSP leader Deepak Bhardwaj, has been arrested for his father's murder along with an advocate-cum-property dealer here, police said Tuesday.
Chennai, April 9 (IANS) Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal, who will be seen playing a truck driver in upcoming Hindi comedy "Life Mein Hungama Hain", refused to drive a truck after he felt little intimated by the size of the vehicle.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Realtor Nitesh Bhardwaj, son of billionaire BSP leader Deepak Bhardwaj, has been arrested for his father's murder along with an advocate-cum-property dealer here, police said Tuesday.
Bhubaneswar, April 9 (IANS) Essar Steel India, which is setting up a 12 million tonne per annum (MTPA) pellet-making facility in Odisha, Tuesday announced that it has appointed Rajendra Mittal as its new chief executive officer for its operations in the state.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) At least 30 inmates of the Tihar Jail here were selected by 15 companies in the fourth campus placement drive conducted by jail authorities Tuesday.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) At least 30 inmates of Tihar Jail here were selected by 15 companies in the fourth campus placement drive conducted by jail authorities Tuesday.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Realtor Nitesh Bhardwaj has been arrested for the murder of his billionaire father Deepak Bhardwaj last month, police said Tuesday.
