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Land acquisition bill will lead to corporatization: Activists

May 19, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) While political consensus on the land acquisition bill, hailed as one of the most important reform measures, has been worked out, civil society activists are unhappy with its provisions and say it will lead to "corporatization" of land. They also say it lacks provisions for rehabilitating the displaced.

Usha Martin Q4 net up 48 percent

May 9, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Kolkata, May 9 (IANS) Usha Martin, a leading wire rope and specialty steel manufacturer, Thursday announced a 48 percent hike in its net profit to Rs.22.11 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, from Rs.14.91 crore in the same period of the previous year.

Mumbai brokers arested for killing Pune billionaire

May 5, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Pune/Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Two Mumbai realty agents, nabbed in connection with the brutal murder of a Pune billionaire and his secretary for a property deal in Mumbai, were sent to police custody till Friday by a Pune magistrate here Sunday.

Delhi Police chief gets HC notice on advocates' complaint

May 3, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday issued notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner and the Gandhi Nagar police station chief on a plea filed by two lawyers who alleged verbal abuse and physical assault on them by city police officials.

Mukherjee to confer National Film awards in Delhi today

May 3, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will confer the 60th National Film awards at a glittering function here this evening.

Shamshad Begum was born in Lahore, not Amritsar: Daughter (Interview)

May 3, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Shamshad Begum was born in Lahore, not in Amritsar, the legendary singer's only daughter, Usha Ratra, has clarified, also opening up about her mother's shy nature, personal struggles and professional achievements.

Harassed for dowry, woman poisons herself in Delhi

April 28, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman committed suicide by consuming poison outside a Metro station here, police said Sunday. Her husband and in-laws have been arrested for alleged dowry harassment.

Delhi HC on child rape: Are people going mad?

April 25, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday expressed concern over the gang-rape of the five-year-old girl in the city, saying, "something somewhere is wrong" and wondering whether "people are going mad".

Singer Shamshad Begum passes away

April 24, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Shamshad Begum, renowned playback singer of yesteryears who gave her voice to classics like "Mere piya gaye Rangoon" and "Kabhi aar kabhi paar", has passed away here, family sources said Wednesday. She was 94.

PM condoles Shamshad Begum's death

April 24, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday condoled the demise of legendary singer Shamshad Begum, describing her as one "among the most popular singers" of the country.

Sexist remark by MP minister draws flak from BJP

April 24, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Bhind(Madhya Pradesh), April 24 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday took strong exception and objection to alleged sexist remarks made by former Madhya Pradesh minister and Congress leader Satyadev Katare.

Cop who sought to hush up Delhi rape identified

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The father of a five-year-old rape victim in Delhi has identified a policeman who allegedly tried to bribe the family to not register a case, official sources said Wednesday.

Legendary playback singer Shamshad Begum dies in Mumbai at 94

April 24, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (ANI): Veteran playback singer Shamshad Begum, one of the first in the Hindi film industry has died at her Mumbai residence. She was 94.

Singer Shamshad Begum is dead

April 24, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Renowned playback singer Shamshad Begum, who gave voice to classics like "Mere piya gaye rangoon" and "Kabhi aar kabhi paar", has died here, family sources said Wednesday. She was 94.

Job or passion? Enjoy both as new career opportunities open up

April 23, 2013 at 11:16 AM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) There was a time when work and passion were two different things. However, with advances in the digital and electronic world and change in business practices, that demarcation line is getting blurred and new careers are emerging.

Police must be held accountable: Amnesty

April 21, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Amnesty International India Sunday called for an impartial probe into the alleged misconduct of police officials in the case of abduction and rape of a five-year-old girl in the national capital.

Comedy very difficult genre, says Asawari Joshi

April 18, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Well-known Marathi actress Asawari Joshi, famous for playing Usha madam in popular comedy show "Office Office", says comedy is the most difficult genre and an actor who can make people laugh can do any role.

Tutul, Rohan share lead at Usha-IGU golf

April 16, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Tutul Ali and Rohan Rana shared the opening day's honours at the Usha-IGU Delhi junior Golf Championships with identical cards of even par 70 each Tuesday.

Kartikey, Manu front runners at Delhi golf juniors

April 15, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India's next generation of amateur golfers will be playing at the Usha-IGU Delhi juniors which tees off at the Qutub Golf Club Tuesday.

Gold exhibition in Vishakapatnam lures women

April 11, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Vishakapatnam, April 11 (ANI): A gold exhibition in Vishakapatnam lured women with intricate designs as a large number of them visited the venue to try the exquisite jewellery.

Gurbani takes lead at Usha Army Ladies golf

April 10, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Kolkata's Gurbani Singh played the best round of the week with a back nine that had four birdies as she rose from tied seventh to the very top of the leaderboard at the end of second rounds of the Usha Army Ladies and Junior golf championship here Wednesday.

Need to strengthen juvenile justice system: CJI

April 7, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir Sunday stressed the need for strengthening the juvenile justice system in the country, and to provide adequate protection for juveniles who are in conflict with law.

SC notice on plea seeking rape probe guidelines

April 1, 2013 at 10:52 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the central and state governments on a petition seeking framing of guidelines on registering and probing cases of sexual offences against women.

Lata Mangeshkar felicitates sister Asha

April 1, 2013 at 11:14 AM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Singer Lata Mangeshkar felicitated younger sister Asha Bhosle with the Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award at a function that saw all the Mangeshkar siblings come together.

Abducted Ghazibad doctor's body found in drain

March 29, 2013 at 8:50 PM

Ghaziabad, March 29 (IANS) The body of a doctor, kidnapped last week, was found in a drain in his neighbourhood here Friday, police said.

National Awards are important: Irrfan

March 28, 2013 at 7:06 PM

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Irrfan is elated by the National Award for best actor for his performance in "Paan Singh Tomar" (PST), but says the prestigious award has come his way after several disappointments.

It does seem a bit unreal: Usha Jadhav on National Award

March 26, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Usha Jadhav, who started her career in cinema with a small role in Madhur Bhandarkar's "Traffic Signal", has come a long way in just six years. Today she stares at the National Award for best actress for her work in Marathi film "Dhag" with some disbelief and a lot of gratitude.

'Who has stolen my pigeons?'

March 25, 2013 at 5:14 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) It was a daring middle-of-the night heist that has left Delhi Police baffled as the stolen goods are not jewellery or cash, but around 150 homing pigeons!

Punish juveniles equally for heinous crimes, feels Justice Mehra

March 8, 2013 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Juveniles involved in heinous crimes should be meted out stringent punishment on par with adults, said Justice (retd) Usha Mehra, who recently submitted her report on the safety and security of women in the wake of the Dec 16 gang-rape.

'No funeral for Sadhvi Pragya's father till she gets bail'

March 2, 2013 at 10:35 PM

Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) The family of Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, whose father passed away in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah town, has decided not to hold the funeral until the accused in the 2008 Malegoan blast case gets bail, her lawyer said Saturday.

Govt. informs Rajya Sabha about steps taken to ensure safety for women and children

February 27, 2013 at 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 27 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran on Wednesday in Rajya Sabha gave details of the various measures and steps taken by the government to ensure safety and security for the women and children.

Delhi gangrape case: Usha Mehra Commission submits report to Home Ministry

February 23, 2013 at 5:18 PM

The Justice Usha Mehra Commission, set up to review responses to the December 16 Delhi gang-rape case Friday submitted its report the Home Ministry. The commission also made some suggestions.......................

Hold police accountable for rapes: Activists

February 23, 2013 at 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Women activists Saturday said the Justice Usha Mehra committee report on the Delhi gang-rape has proved that there was need to act against policemen accountable for such crimes.

What Usha Mehra committee says (With 'Usha Mehra panel suggests single centre for rape victims')

February 22, 2013 at 10:50 PM

Some of the major recommendations made by Justice (retd) Usha Mehra in her report on the Dec 16 Delhi gang rape that was submitted to the law ministry Friday:

Usha Mehra panel suggests single centre for rape victims

February 22, 2013 at 10:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Justice Usha Mehra committe, set up to review responses to the December 16 Delhi gang-rape and suggest measures to improve safety and security of women in Delhi, has suggested that counsellor, a qualified nurse to collect evidence, a woman police inspector and a forensic expert should be present under a single roof where rape victims can be taken.

PM's wife to inaugurate Delhi Police family centre

February 13, 2013 at 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Gursharan Kaur, wife of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate a new family welfare centre of Delhi Police on the 66th Raising Day of the force Feb 16, an official said Wednesday.

SDMC Mayor reiterates to provide best civic facilities to people

February 12, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Mayor of South Delhi, Mrs. Savita Gupta today inaugurates reconstruction work of Community Hall at Amar Colony, Lajpat Nagar in Central Zone. President of BJP Delhi Pradesh, Vijender Gupta graced the occasion as chief guest

PT Usha 'catches 'em young' to run for India

February 10, 2013 at 4:59 PM

Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Legendary Indian athlete P.T. Usha here Sunday selected six youngsters as India's "Speedstars", the country's fastest running sensations at a first-ever field talent hunt involving 76 finalists from 12 Indian cities.

Woman gang-raped in Delhi, four attackers arrested

February 7, 2013 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) A 24-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by four people, including one known to her, in west Delhi's Swaroop Nagar, police said Thursday. All her attackers have been arrested.

NRIs contribute to aid Vidarbha widows, orphans (With Image)

February 3, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Nagpur, Feb 3 (IANS) Inspired by a media story, a group of young NRIs from the US have pooled their resources and sent a modest aid package to farmland widows and orphans of Vidarbha.

Usha Martin Q3 net profit up 18 percent

January 30, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) Usha Martin, a leading wire rope and specialty steel manufacturer Wednesday announced a 18.23 percent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs.30.41 crore for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2012, from Rs.25.72 crore for the same period a year ago.

Leopard mauls eight-year-old in Mumbai

January 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Barely 24 hours after a prowling leopard was trapped alive, an eight-year-old boy was mauled to death by a wildcat in Goregaon late Saturday, police said here Sunday.

Raging fire engulfs slum in West Bengal

January 26, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Bidhan Nagar (W.Bengal), Jan.26 (ANI): A raging inferno engulfed a slum area in Basanti Colony in Bidhan Nagar town of the North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal on Saturday.

Six killed in Karachi blasts

January 24, 2013 at 11:28 PM

Islamabad, Jan 24 (IANS) At least six people including three policemen were killed and seven others injured after twin bomb blasts hit Pakistan's Karachi Thursday evening, Xinhua reported.

Pakistani kills woman, self after she rejects proposal

January 19, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) A 21-year-old man in Pakistan's port city of Karachi killed himself after shooting his cousin dead after the woman turned down his marriage proposal, police said.

Asha Bhosle dedicates debut movie 'Mai' to beloved mother

January 16, 2013 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Asha Bhosle, who was recently spotted promoting her debut movie 'Mai' along with the film's cast and crew in Mumbai, has devoted her debut movie to her mother.

Court notice on PIL seeking scrapping of BRT corridor

January 14, 2013 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday issued notice to the city government on a PIL seeking scrapping of the 5.7 km long Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor, saying that it was against the Master Plan 2021.

Suggestions on Delhi gang-rape case can be sent to Mehra panel till Jan. 18

January 11, 2013 at 12:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): The Justice Usha Mehra Panel, which has been constituted to review responses to the December 16 gang-rape case, will receive public opinions and suggestions till January 18.

Last accused in Rs.5.25 crore Delhi heist arrested

January 5, 2013 at 9:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The fifth and last main accused in the city's Rs.5.25 crore heist was arrested Friday afternoon from south Delhi's INA market, police said Saturday.

Case filed over Delhi architecture student's ragging

January 3, 2013 at 11:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) A 22-year-old architecture student suffered a knee injury during ragging by his senior college mates in a hostel here, said police Thursday.

Home Ministry to discuss measures for safety of women tomorrow

January 3, 2013 at 4:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (ANI): Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh on Thursday said the Home Ministry would review the law and order situation and discuss measures for prevention of crime and safety of women and SC/ STs during the meeting of the states DGPs and Chief Secretaries tomorrow.

Naming anti-rape law after victim: Govt. awaits Committee reports

January 2, 2013 at 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (ANI): Amid reports that family members of the Delhi gang-rape victim have no objections to naming the revised anti-rape law after the brave heart,

Delhi Gang Rape: Usha Mehra Commission invites complaints, suggestions

January 1, 2013 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan.1 (ANI): The Justice (Retired) Usha Mehra Commission of Inquiry has invited complaints and suggestions in connection with the recent gang rape case in the national capital, besides other crimes related to women.

Lata Mangeshkar captures yesteryear beauties in annual calendar

December 28, 2012 at 7:49 PM

Mumbai, Dec.28 (ANI): Veteran Bollywood playback singer Lata Mangeshkar launched her annual calendar in Mumbai, which has a wide array of anecdotes about the leading actresses she has sung for.

Delhi Police Commissioner writes to home ministry, refutes interference charges

December 26, 2012 at 3:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar has written to the home ministry refuting charges that police had interfered with the work of the sub-divisonal magistrate called to record the statement of Delhi gang-rape victim at the Safdarjung Hospital here.

Judicial commission to probe Dec 16 gang-rape

December 26, 2012 at 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) A judicial commission will probe the Dec 16 gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman in a bus here and any police lapses and suggest ways to make the city safer for women, it was announced Wednesday.

Gang-rape horror: Panel will identify lapses if any, says Chidambaram

December 26, 2012 at 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday said that a commission, headed by retired Justice Usha Mehra, will probe the Delhi gang-rape case and submit its report in three months.

Retired judge to probe Delhi gang-rape

December 26, 2012 at 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The government Wednesday announced a judicial commission to probe the gang-rape of a woman in a bus here and any police lapses and to suggest ways to make Delhi safer for women.

Dikshit, Delhi Police spar over rape victim's statement

December 25, 2012 at 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) The fight between Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and the Delhi Police heated up Tuesday as she sought a "high-level independent inquiry" against senior police officers for "interfering" while the statement of the gang-rape victim was being recorded.

Rape victim's statement recorded for second time

December 25, 2012 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) The statement of a 23-year-old rape victim was recorded here for the second time, after Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit complained about police "influence" during recording the first statement.

Metropolitan magistrate records Delhi gang rape victim's fresh testimony

December 25, 2012 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 25 (ANI): A fresh testimony of the Delhi gang rape victim was recorded on Tuesday by the metropolitan magistrate after controversy erupted over recording of her earlier statement.

SDM not pressurized, did not make any complaint: Delhi Police chief

December 25, 2012 at 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar Tuesday strongly refuted the charges of police officers trying to pressurize the sub-divisional magistrate who was recording the statement of the gang-rape victim.

Police Commissioner rejects SDM's charges, says 'girl's mother did not want her video-taped'

December 25, 2012 at 5:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar on Tuesday rejected Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Usha Chaturvedi's charges that the men in uniform interfered when the victim's statement was being recorded, saying it was the girl's mother who did not want her daughter's statement to be video-taped.

Dikshit, Delhi Police spar over rape victim statement

December 25, 2012 at 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has sought a "high-level independent enquiry" against senior police officials for allegedly interfering when the gang-rape victim's statement was recorded.

Dikshit seeks probe against Delhi Police officers

December 25, 2012 at 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has sought a "high-level independent enquiry" against senior Delhi Police officials for allegedly interfering when the gang-rape victim's statement was recorded.

Gurgaon residents walk for Delhi rape victim

December 23, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 23 (IANS) Residents of Sector 15 Gurgaon Sunday organised a protest-walk to the office of the deputy commissioner, in solidarity with the gang-rape victim in Delhi. They demanded death penalty for the accused, and raised issues of policing in Gurgaon.

Gurbani outplays Gursimar; wins All India Ladies title

December 16, 2012 at 3:58 PM

Kolkata, Dec 16 (IANS) Gurbani Singh underlined her status as the top amateur in the country as she regained her Usha All India Ladies Matchplay title after a gap of three years. Three years after she became the youngest to win the All India Ladies title, Gurbani won the National Championships a second time Sunday.

Aditi sets up semis clash with Gurbani

December 14, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Kolkata, Dec 14 (IANS) Golfer Aditi Ashok set up an interesting duel with her arch-rival Gurbani Singh in the semi-final as she won her quarter-final easily in the Usha All India Ladies Matchplay Championships at the Tollygunge Club here Friday.

Aditi, Gurbani move up in all India ladies golf

December 13, 2012 at 7:48 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (IANS) The top seeded stars, including defending champion Aditi Ashok and Gurbani Singh, took their expected places in the quarter-finals of the Usha All India Ladies Matchplay Championships here Thursday.

Indo-Bangladesh forum based on Bengali needed: Filmmaker Rituparno

December 13, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (IANS) National award-winning filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh Thursday called for setting up a joint India-Bangladesh platform on the basis of the Bengali language to benefit the film industries of both the countries.

Aditi tops strokeplay at Usha Ladies Golf

December 12, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Kolkata , Dec 12 (IANS) Aditi Ashok blew her opposition away with a stunning three-under 66 that gave her the Billoo Sethi Trophy for the Strokeplay segment of the Usha All India Ladies Amateur Golf Championships here Wednesday.

Mille Saroha leads after first round of Usha Ladies Golf

December 11, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Kolkata, Dec 11 (IANS) Mille Saroha took the lead on the opening day of the Usha All India Ladies Amateur Golf Championships, even as all eyes were focused on Aditi Ashok and Gurbani Singh, who are engaged in a keen battle for the Order of Merit.

Aditi, Gurbani gear up for Usha All India final

December 10, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Kolkata, Dec 10 (IANS) Aditi Ashok will be hoping to round off the season on a winning note as she gears up to tee off at the Usha All India Ladies Amateur Championships golf from Dec 10.

IOA president Chautala gets down to business

December 6, 2012 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Abhay Chautala, newly-elected president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), got down to business Thursday by appointing an athletes commission and planning ways to get the International Olympic Commission (IOC) suspension lifted at the earliest.

Usha Martin's Thailand unit in JV with Japanese firm

December 4, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Kolkata, Dec 4 (IANS) Usha Siam Steel Industries Public Company Ltd, a subsidiary of Usha Martin Ltd in Thailand, has formed a 50:50 joint-venture with TESAC Wire ropes, a Kobe Steel Group company.

Case registered over Maharashtra radio blast

December 2, 2012 at 8:35 PM

Beed (Maharashtra), Dec 2 (IANS) A first information report was registered Sunday against unidentified people in connection with an explosion in a transistor radio in Maharashtra's Beed district.

Suicide bombers die in Pakistan blast

December 2, 2012 at 11:15 AM

Islamabad, Dec 2 (IANS) Two suspected suicide bombers were killed when a bomb planted on a motorcycle blew up in Pakistan's Peshawar city, a media report said.

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.

Four injured in minor radio explosion

November 30, 2012 at 10:55 PM

Beed (Maharashtra), Nov 30 (IANS) Four of a family were injured after a radio exploded in a village here Friday, police said.

AIDS patients struggling to win battle against social exclusion (Dec 1 is World AIDS Day)

November 30, 2012 at 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Usha Desai, a sex worker in Maharashtra's Parbani district, has been successful in fighting AIDS, but it is the struggle against social exclusion and stigma related to the disease that has cost her more.

Activists, politicians attack direct cash transfer scheme

November 28, 2012 at 9:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Many social activists and political leaders, including Medha Patkar, Aruna Roy and Brinda Karat, Wednesday criticised the government's new scheme for direct cash transfer of subsidy amount to the beneficiearies.

No 'rubbish' roles for Tisca Chopra

November 28, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) Tisca Chopra, who has balanced her acting career with a mix of small budget entertainers as well as commercial films, says the audience will never find her doing any "rubbish" projects.

Lata launches music label with bhajan album

November 28, 2012 at 11:42 AM

Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar has launched her own music label L.M. Music with an album of bhajans. Lata has sung along with younger sister Usha for the new album.

Film fest, dance, night marches at One Billion Rising

November 27, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Kolkata, Nov 27 (IANS) A bouquet of films from India and abroad, highlighting the trials and tribulations and triumphs of women against oppression, will be screened Jan 4?6 as part of the One Billion Rising (OBR) campaign at the Rotary Sadan here.

Usha Ultimate Delhi-ght Frisbee Tournament kicked off in Delhi

November 17, 2012 at 4:59 PM

The Usha Ultimate Delhi-ght Frisbee Tournament, a sports event of the flying disc has been kicked off at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Friday...............

DU student commits suicide after tiff with girlfriend

November 10, 2012 at 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) A 21-year-old B.Com student of Delhi University committed suicide here by jumping from a building after a heated argument with his girlfriend Saturday morning, police said.

Tvesa wins DGC Ladies Open golf

November 9, 2012 at 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Tvesa Malik completed a fine start-to-finish victory despite dropping a double bogey and a bogey in the last three holes of the Usha Delhi Golf Club Ladies Open here Friday.

Tvesa in lead at Usha DGC Open golf

November 7, 2012 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Tvesa Malik stayed in lead at the Usha Delhi Golf Club Ladies Open, even as Millie Saroha crept up the leaderboard here Wednesday.

Tvesa Malik takes lead in Usha Open golf

November 6, 2012 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Junior golfer Tvesa Malik grabbed the lead at the end of the first round in the third Usha Delhi Golf Club Ladies Open with a card of one-over 73 here Tuesday.

Usha Martin posts Rs.22.85 crore Q2 net profit

November 6, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Kolkata, Nov 6 (IANS) Leading wire rope and specialty steel manufacturer Usha Martin Tuesday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs.22.85 crore for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2012, against a net loss of Rs.62.69 crore for corresponding period last year.

Two more arrested in Delhi's bank van heist

November 4, 2012 at 6:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Two more people have been arrested in the Rs.5.25-crore bank van robbery case in which a security guard was shot dead in the capital's Defence Colony area in September, police here said Sunday.

Large turnout for 18th Salwan Marathon

November 4, 2012 at 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) As the morning haze faded away, the Army Equestrian Centre came alive here Sunday with more than 48,000 students from 800 schools lining up to run the 18th edition of the Salwan Marathon, the world's largest cross-country run for school children.

Mille wins Usha Maharashtra Open Ladies title

November 1, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Pune, Nov 1 (IANS) Mille Saroha could even afford a double bogey on the 18th hole as she held on for a comfortable win at the Usha Western India Ladies golf tournament here Thursday.

Ridhima in lead in Usha Maharashtra Ladies golf

October 31, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Pune, Oct 31 (IANS) Ridhima Dilawari maintained her commanding lead at the end of the second round of the Usha Maharashtra Ladies Golf here Wednesday.

Ridhima takes big lead in Usha Maharashtra Ladies golf

October 30, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Pune, Oct 30 (IANS) Ridhima Dilawari pushed aside better-known and senior challengers as she compiled an impressive one-under par 70 and took a huge six-shot lead at the end of the first round of the Usha Maharashtra Ladies Golf here Tuesday.

Usha golf: Gurbani extends lead to three shots

October 25, 2012 at 10:47 PM

Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Gurbani Singh failed to land a single birdie but still increased her lead to three shots at the end of the second round of the Usha Western India Ladies golf at the BPGC here Thursday.

Arthouse, commercial cinema can't be separated: Filmmaker

October 21, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) Filmmaker Prashant Rasailly's second directorial venture "Kathaa" has been screened Sunday at the ongoing 14th edition of Mumbai Film Festival and he feels that there is no divide between arthouse and commercial cinema.

Mumbai's tallest Durga idol unveiled in Andheri

October 20, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Mumbai's tallest idol of Goddess Durga, 22 feet in height, was unveiled at the Sarbojanik Durga Puja in Andheri here Saturday.

Sangwan wins Usha Punjab junior golf

October 19, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 19 (IANS) Piyush Sangwan birdied the final hole in regulation play to tie the scores and then proceeded to beat S. Sidhartha to grab the overall combined honours at the Usha-IGU Punjab junior golf here Friday at the Shivalik Golf Course.

Poorly ventilated rooms may impair people's decision-making performance

October 18, 2012 at 2:46 PM

Washington, October 18 (ANI): Researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have found that even moderately elevated levels of indoor carbon dioxide (CO2) can significantly impair people's decision-making performance.