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Kumar Mangalam Birla is the eighth Richest Indian with his property more than US$ 10.2billion. Mangalam Birla was born in 1967 and within one decade of his taking the Aditya Birla Industrial group into his hand the industry excelled rapidly with heap and bounds and made Birla one of the most admired young industrialists in India. Fortune has showered on the Aditya Birla group till he has taken over the chairmanship of the industrial group. It is one of the largest industrial groups in India. The group includes Ultratech Cement, Hindalco, Gracim and Idea cellular. During his chairmanship Kumar Birla has showed unique leadership and outlook by taking his company to the zenith of success and triumph. It has marked a complete difference in its achievement and success. Birla has been representing various timelines during this time as Business leader of the year 2003, Udyog Ratna by PHD chamber of commerce, Honorary Fellowship from All Indian management Association (2004), Young Global leader by World Economic Forum (2004), Business Leader of the year (2003) by Economic times and many more recognitions Birla has been conferred upon for his excellence in industry and business. He is the first and sole industrialist to have got an appointment as a public nominee in the governing body of the Security and exchange board of India (SEBI). He is admired as the one of the 10th most appreciated CEOs of India.

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Akshay Kumar turns designer for 'The Shaukeens'

October 18, 2014 at 5:33 PM

Akshay Kumar has styled his own look for his extra special appearance in the upcoming film 'The Shaukeens'. In the film, Akshay is making an appearance as a spoilt version of himself.

Telecom honchos meet key ministers against TRAI's proposals

May 2, 2012 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Chiefs of Indian and foreign telecom companies Wednesday met key ministers and officials and voiced their concerns over the regulator's proposals, especially the high base price of the spectrum to be auctioned.

Telecom honchos to meet Sibal

May 2, 2012 at 4:42 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Chiefs of top telecom firms, including Bharti Airtel and Vodafone, will meet Wednesday evening Communications Minister Kapil Sibal to discuss their concerns following the TRAI's recommendations on spectrum auction.

Four telecom chiefs to meet Sibal on spectrum pricing controversy

May 2, 2012 at 4:18 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Union Telecommunications Minister Kapil Sibal is likely to meet the chiefs of four telecom companies-Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Cellular and Telenor-on Wednesday.

SP MP wants action for remarks against MPs

May 2, 2012 at 3:46 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Samajwadi Party leader Shailendra Kumar Wednesday demanded action against those making derogatory remarks against MPs saying these were lowering dignity of parliament.

Kabul pact: Pakistan's India discomfort makes it hard, says US

May 2, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Washington, May 2 (IANS) Terrorist safe havens in Pakistan pose a tough challenge, a Pentagon report said as an American official admitted that a strategic partnership agreement with Afghanistan may be "hard" to work due to Pakistan's discomfort with a Kabul government too closely aligned with India.

US puts India, China, Pakistan on IPR watch list

May 2, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Washington, May 2 (IANS) The United States has put India, China, Pakistan and ten other countries on a priority watch list for allegedly providing insufficient protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights or limited market access.

Pakistan's discomfort with India makes Afghan accord hard: US

May 2, 2012 at 10:10 AM

Washington, May 2 (IANS) As President Barack Obama signed a strategic partnership agreement with Afghanistan, a senior official admitted it may be "hard" to work due to Pakistan's discomfort with a Kabul government too closely aligned with India.

Pakistan's terror safe havens remain security challenge, says US

May 2, 2012 at 9:30 AM

Washington, May 2 (IANS) US-led coalition forces have weakened the Taliban in Afghanistan, but terrorist safe havens in Pakistan and endemic corruption still pose tough challenges, a new Pentagon report says.

Deccan Chargers beat Pune Warriors by 13 runs

May 1, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Cuttack, May 1 (IANS) Deccan Chargers beat Pune Warriors by 13 runs to record their second victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Barabati stadium here Tuesday.

Deccan Chargers set 187-run target for Pune Warriors

May 1, 2012 at 6:02 PM

Cuttack, May 1 (IANS) Deccan Chargers scored 186 for four in 20 overs against Pune Warriors in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Barabati Stadium here Tuesday.

No problems in alliance, all united: UDF

May 1, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 1 (IANS) Kerala's ruling United Democratic Front Tuesday denied any problem in its ranks, and termed Communist Party of India-Marxist's willingness to welcome back parties which quit the Left Democratic Front (LDF) as "wishful thinking".

Deccan opt to bat against Pune Warriors

May 1, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Cuttack, May 1 (IANS) Deccan Chargers captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and elected to bat against Pune Warriors in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Barabati Stadium here Tuesday.

Nargis Fakhri's Hindi lessons yielding results

May 1, 2012 at 1:06 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) American model-turned-actress Nargis Fakhri, whose voice in her debut film "Rockstar" was dubbed due to her poor Hindi diction, is busy working on the language and reveals that finally she can read and write a bit of Hindi.

Aditya Birla Nuvo to buy controlling stake in Pantaloon (Lead, Superseding earlier story)

April 30, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Kishore Biyani-led Future Group said Monday it will spin off its branded apparel business Pantaloons into a separate entity, in which Aditya Birla Nuvo will infuse Rs.800 crore to acquire controlling stake.

Lok Sabha ex-speakers may get better retirement benefits

April 30, 2012 at 7:06 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The government may soon provide post-retirement facilities to former speakers of the Lok Sabha, as being provided at present to former presidents, vice presidents and prime ministers. The facilities may include free housing, transportation and also expenses on maintaining office and some staff.

Aditya Birla Nuvo to buy controlling stake in Pantaloon

April 30, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Kishore Biyani-led Future Group said Monday it will spin off its branded apparel business Pantaloons brand into a separate entity, in which Aditya Birla Nuvo will infuse Rs.1,600 crore to acquire controlling stake.

Lok Sabha ex-speakers may get better retirement benefits

April 30, 2012 at 5:54 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The government may soon provide post-retirement facilities to former speakers of the Lok Sabha at par with former presidents, vice presidents and prime ministers. The facilities include free housing, transportation and also expenses on maintaining office and some staff.

86 percent work on Kalpakkam N-plant complete: Official

April 30, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Chennai, April 30 (IANS) The 500 MW prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam will soon get its first lot of fuel assemblies - used to build its nuclear fuel core, a senior official has said, adding that 86 percent of the "physical work" on the plant has been completed.

US Sikh group's mobile app to combat racial profiling

April 30, 2012 at 10:58 AM

Washington, April 30 (IANS) The Sikh Coalition, a US based community group, has launched FlyRights, an innovative mobile application that allows users to report instances of airport profiling in real time.

Top Al Qaeda leaders still burrowing in Pakistan: US

April 30, 2012 at 10:50 AM

Washington, April 30 (IANS) Al Qaeda's top leaders, including its new chief of Ayman al-Zawahri, continue to "burrow" in Pakistan's tribal areas, President Barack Obama's top counterterrorism adviser said vowing to bring them to justice like Osama bin Laden.

Motorsports: Sharath scripts history for Mahindra Racing

April 29, 2012 at 11:06 PM

Monza (Italy), April 29 (IANS) Mahindra Racing's young Indian rider Sarath Kumar scripted history at the CIV-Italian Championship in Monza where he finished third, his first podium finish here Sunday.

Nitish development claims non-existent: CPI-ML

April 29, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Patna, April 29 (IANS) Hundreds of Communist Party of India- Marxist-Leninst (CPI-ML) cadres protested against the visit of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to Kaimur district Sunday and rejected his "claims" of development and establishment of law and order in Bihar, officials said.

Three Indian rowers qualify for Olympics

April 29, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Chung Ju (Korea), April 29 (IANS) India's Swarn Singh Virk along with Manjeet Singh and Sandeep Kumar won their individual events at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers and booked their berths for the London Olympics here Sunday.

BJP was soft on Bangaru: Shanta Kumar

April 29, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Dharamsala, April 29 (IANS) Had the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) acted well in time, it would not have to face the embarrassment of one of its top leaders being convicted in a bribery case, senior party leader Shanta Kumar said here Sunday.

At Birla marriage anniversary, Mamata talks business

April 29, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) In a bid to send the right signals to the business community, deterred from investing due to the West Bengal government's land and SEZ policies, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday chose industrialist B.K. Birla's 70th marriage anniversary as the perfect platform to interact with them.

Kerala wins advertisement award in Prague

April 29, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 29 (IANS) The Kerala Tourism advertisement campaign 'Your Moment is Waiting' has won the bronze medal at the prestigious Prague International Advertising Festival (PIAF) in the category of 'state as an advertiser.'

We have to adapt to changing styles of wrestling: Sushil Kumar (Interview)

April 28, 2012 at 5:22 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) India's Beijing Games bronze medal-winning wrestler Sushil Kumar, who Friday booked his London berth, feels every fighter is on the lookout for an "element of surprise" in the fighting style as every wrestler is studying every other potential rival going through the tapes of bouts.

SC asks DoT, TRAI to set Guidelines for prepaid connections

April 28, 2012 at 12:01 PM

Directing to Department of Telecommunication (DoT), Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies and Telecom Regularity Authority of India (TRAI), the telecom regulator, Supreme Court of India on Friday asked them to set up a five- member expert committee in the leadership of DoT Secretary to frame a guideline for prepaid connections.............

Involve developing countries in MDG, Speaker tells UN chief

April 27, 2012 at 11:06 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon who is on an India trip Friday met Meira Kumar during which the Lok Sabha speaker asked him to involve developing countries in the consultation process with regard to the millennium development goals (MDG).

Meira Kumar hails Sachin's nomination to Rajya Sabha

April 27, 2012 at 10:19 PM

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar on Friday hailed the proposal to nominate Sachin Tendulkar to Rajya Sabha.

Guidelines to be framed for prepaid connections

April 27, 2012 at 10:18 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday directed that a five-member expert committee be set up to recommend guidelines for verifying those applying for prepaid mobile connections.

Apex court bans use of black films on car glasses

April 27, 2012 at 9:54 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday banned the use of black films of any visible light transmission (VLT) percentage or any other material on the front and rear screens and windows of all vehicles throughout the country. The ban would be enforceable from May 4.

Panel to give guidelines on prepaid connections

April 27, 2012 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday directed the setting up of a five-member committee to recommend guidelines for verification of those applying for prepaid mobile connections.

Wrestler Sushil Kumar qualifies for London Games

April 27, 2012 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India's Olympic bronze medal-winning wrestler Sushil Kumar qualified Friday for the 2012 London Olympics by taking the gold medal in the 66kg event of the World Qualifying Tournament in Taiyuan, China.

India, China will lead Asia's growth: IMF

April 27, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Washington, April 27 (IANS) Even as it lowered India's growth forecast to 6.9 percent this year from 7.1 percent in 2011, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Friday said led by India and China, Asia will remain the fastest growing region in the world.

Deccan Skipper Sangakkara fined for slow over rate

April 27, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Pune, April 27 (IANS) Deccan Chargers captain Kumar Sangakkara has been fined $20,000 for his team's slow over rate during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Pune Warriors here.

Panel to give guidelines on prepaid connections

April 27, 2012 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday directed a five-member committee be set up to recommend guidelines for verifications of those applying for prepaid mobile connections.

Deccan Chargers post 177/4 against Pune Warriors

April 26, 2012 at 11:06 PM

Pune, April 26 (IANS) Deccan Chargers posted 177 for four in their Indian Premier League match against Pune Warriors at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Thursday.

Mahanta elected AGP president

April 26, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Guwahati, April 26 (IANS) Two-time former Assam chief minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta was Thursday elected the new president of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP).

Patna team to represent India at global tech competition in Sydney

April 26, 2012 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A team from Patna's Birla Institute of Technology has won the right to represent India at the worldwide finals of a tech competition in Sydney with its solution for enhancing the learning abilities of school students suffering from dyslexia.

F1 race track in Kerala will boost tourism: Narain Karthikeyan

April 26, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 26 (IANS) The only Asian driver in the Formula One circuit Narain Karthikeyan Thursday said an F1 race track in Kerala is certainly going to be a boost for tourism.

Kerala open to setting up motor racetrack

April 26, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 26 (IANS) The Kerala government can consider opening a motor racing track in the state if it helped pull in tourists, Tourism Minister A.P. Anil Kumar said ahead of his meeting with F1 driver Narain Karthikeyan here Thursday.

4 killed, 10 injured in Bikaner road accident

April 25, 2012 at 11:17 PM

Jaipur, April 25 (IANS) At least four persons were killed and 10 others wounded when the car they were travelling in collided with a bus in Rajasthan's Bikaner district Wednesday morning, police said.

Shahid injured while training

April 25, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Shahid Kapoor seems to be going through workout woes - the actor sustained four injuries while training.

After five-state sweep, Romney readies to battle Obama

April 25, 2012 at 5:25 PM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) Sweeping five Republican primaries to effectively clinch the Republican nomination, Mitt Romney prepared to challenge President Barack Obama in the November general election.

'India should have single engineering entrance exam'

April 25, 2012 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) With reforms in the IIT entrance tests being mulled, the founder of the prestigious Super 30 coaching institute, Anand Kumar, has suggested a single entrance exam for all engineering colleges in the country.

US helping India to establish community colleges

April 25, 2012 at 9:52 AM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) The United States is working with India to flesh out an initiative to set up hundreds of community colleges in India on the American pattern, according to state department spokesperson Victoria Nuland.

10 mn Indians wish to move to US: Gallup poll

April 25, 2012 at 9:36 AM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) Around 13 percent of the world's adults -- or over 640 million people -- would like to emigrate with roughly 150 million, including ten million Indians wishing to settle in America.

KKR vs Deccan Chargers match at Kolkata washed out

April 25, 2012 at 1:26 AM

Kolkata, April 24 (IANS) The Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Deccan Chargers (DC) was called off without even a ball being bowled after a thunderstorm accompanied with heavy rain lashed the Eden Gardens Tuesday.

BEL net dips 16 percent in 2011-12

April 25, 2012 at 1:24 AM

Bangalore, April 24 (IANS) State-run defence behemoth Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) Tuesday reported provisional net profit of Rs.725 crore during fiscal 2011-12, posting 16 percent lower growth over the last fiscal.

Akshay Kumar gets insured for Rs 50 crore

April 24, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (ANI): The producers of 'Rowdy Rathore' insured Akshay Kumar for a whopping 50 crore as the actor insisted on performing the daredevil stunts himself.

Lok Sabha adjourned till noon

April 24, 2012 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till noon over issues like the granting of statehood for the Telangana region, Naxal issue and defence-related scams.

Storm over Telangana, price rise disrupts Lok Sabha

April 24, 2012 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) It was back to adjournments as the Lok Sabha met after a three-week break Tuesday with members from Telangana raising the issue of statehood to the region and Left parties demanding a discussion on spiralling prices.

Lok Sabha adjourned till noon

April 24, 2012 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till noon over issues like the granting of statehood for the Telangana region, Naxal issue and defence-related scams.

Lok Sabha returns to disruptions

April 24, 2012 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) It was back to disruptions as the Lok Sabha met for the first time after a three-week break Tuesday with members from Telangana raising the issue of statehood to the region, forcing an adjournment of the house.

Bihar pledges to preserve Orwell's birthplace - again

April 24, 2012 at 9:32 AM

Patna, April 24 (IANS) Big brother should have been watching out for it. But legendary British author George Orwell's birthplace in Bihar's Motihari town has been lying neglected for decades with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar the latest to pledge that it would be preserved for posterity.

Nitish shown black flags by parateachers

April 23, 2012 at 8:36 PM

Patna, April 23 (IANS) Protesting against non-payment of their salaries for nearly 11 months, hundreds of parateachers showed black flags to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Monday and shouted slogans against his government during his Sewa Yatra in East Champaran district, officials said.

SC notice to government on plea against Cairn-Vedanta deal

April 23, 2012 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice on a plea urging that the acquisition of Cairn India, which holds the nation's biggest onshore oil block, by Anil Agarwal-promoted Vedanta Resources be declared invalid.

Mahindra Racing felicitates Indian rider Sarath Kumar

April 23, 2012 at 7:56 PM

Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Mahindra Racing felicitated their Indian rider Sarath Kumar for becoming the first Indian to score points in the Italian Championship.

Malhotra hails Randhir's ANOC nomination

April 23, 2012 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Vijay Kumar Malhotra, acting president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Monday hailed the nomination of six times Olympian and sports administrator Randhir Singh as vice president of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC).

CBI blames Congress leader Sajjan Kumar for inciting 1984 anti-Sikh riots

April 23, 2012 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Apr.23 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday accused Congress leader Sajjan Kumar of inciting the 1984-anti-Sikh riots in Delhi, and added that the killings in the Delhi Cantonment area of the city were not spontaneous.

CBI blames Sajjan Kumar for Anti-Sikh riots 1984

April 23, 2012 at 7:06 PM

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the federal investigating agency, which is probing anti-Sikh riots 1984 on Monday accused Congress leader and former Member of Parliament (MP) from outer Delhi, Sajjan Kumar for inflaming the mob against Sikhs and organizing the riots............

Band baaja baarat on Delhi streets Tuesday

April 23, 2012 at 6:21 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Come Tuesday, all roads in the capital will turn into one huge marriage procession. Delhi residents, be prepared for blaring music and traffic snarls as about 30,000 weddings are expected to take place on the day, deemed auspicious, alone.

Chargers hope for better luck against Knight Riders

April 23, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) Deccan Chargers who are still looking for their first win in the current edition of the Indian Premier League, Monday exuded confidence of reversing their fortunes and hope to qualify for the play-offs.

Missed chances again cost us the game: Sangakkara

April 23, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Cuttack, April 23 (IANS) Deccan Chargers skipper Kumar Sangakkara blamed another bad fielding show for the five-wicket loss against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Barabati Stadium.

Former maid, paramour arrested for robbing French national's house

April 22, 2012 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Police Sunday solved the daylight robbery at a French national's house in south Delhi's Anand Niketan with the arrest of the two accused.

Call for urgent IMF quota, governance reforms

April 22, 2012 at 8:05 AM

Washington, April 22 (IANS) Reaffirming the urgency of making the 2010 quota and governance reforms effective by October to enhance the International Monetary Fund's legitimacy and credibility, its steering committee has called for an agreement by January 2013.

India calls for integrated action to secure growth

April 22, 2012 at 8:05 AM

Washington, April 22 (IANS) India has called for an "integrated and interconnected" response to global developments anchored by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to effectively secure growth in an environment of global stability.

Monica Bharti new Himachal Youth Congress chief

April 21, 2012 at 10:21 PM

Shimla, April 21 (IANS) Monica Bharti, daughter-in-law of former MP Chander Kumar, is the newpresident of the Himachal Pradesh Indian Youth Congress (IYC), a party official said here Saturday.

Khamkar retains Mr India title

April 21, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Pune, April 21 (IANS) Suhas Khamkar retained the Mr India title in the senior national body building championship here Saturday. For Khamkar, it was his third consecutive Mr India title. He had also won the Mr Asia title in 2010.

Gujarat bags PM's award for excellence in public administration

April 21, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Prime Minister's award for excellence in public administration has been given to Gujarat.

Gujarat bags award for watershed mangement project (With Image)

April 21, 2012 at 3:41 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Gujarat has been given the Prime Minister's Award for excellence in public administration 2010-11 here on the Civil Services Day saturday for working the integrated watershed management programme.

India cautions against slowdown in IMF quota reforms

April 21, 2012 at 11:01 AM

Washington, April 21 (IANS) Expressing its disappointment at the pace of reform on quota and governance issues in the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India has said that a dynamic reform process is necessary to ensure IMF's legitimacy and effectiveness.

Mukherjee allays US fears, says India good for investment

April 21, 2012 at 10:29 AM

Washington, April 21 (IANS) Allaying a "misapprehension" about some retroactive changes in Indian tax laws, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has assured corporate America that India was a good investment destination with a clear and stable tax regime.

Citi's Pandit sued over excessive pay

April 21, 2012 at 9:57 AM

Washington, April 21 (IANS) Citigroup's Indian American CEO Vikram Pandit and its directors have been sued by a bank shareholder over a compensation package that was contested by investors in a rare failed "say-on-pay" vote.

Growing piracy close to India raises concern

April 21, 2012 at 9:25 AM

Washington, April 21 (IANS) As India and the United States work out a "shared strategy" to combat piracy, its expanding range beyond the western Indian Ocean close to India's western coast has emerged as an issue of concern.

Meira Kumar launches India-assisted solar project in Tonga

April 20, 2012 at 11:25 PM

Tonga, April 20 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, currently on a visit to Tonga, has launched an India-assisted solar project run by two women engineers in the Pacific island nation.

Pune FC thrash HAL 5-1 in U-20 I-League

April 20, 2012 at 10:45 PM

Navi Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Pune FC registered their best-ever win in the Under-20 I-League football, beating Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Bangalore 5-1 in their opening at the Father Agnel Football ground here Friday.

Delhi hospital conducts life-saving robotic surgeries

April 20, 2012 at 9:49 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) It was a tough choice for 20-year old Haya Fatima to make: choose between a surgery and exams in the same month.

Kerala minister's father 'unsure' of compromise talks

April 19, 2012 at 8:29 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 19 (IANS) The standoff between state Forest and Sports Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar and his father, veteran politician and Kerala Congress (B) chairman R. Balakrishna Pillai, continued to remain unresolved with the latter saying he is 'unsure' about the outcome of Thursday's talks.

Jalandhar collapse: Worker rescued after 72 hours

April 19, 2012 at 11:01 AM

Jalandhar, April 19 (IANS) The untiring efforts of rescue teams engaged in finding survivors beneath the collapsed blanket manufacturing factory in this Punjab city saw more success early Thursday with a trapped worker being rescued after 72 hours under the debris.

US praises India's non-proliferation record

April 19, 2012 at 11:01 AM

Washington, April 19 (IANS) The US has commended India, which Thursday successfully tested its long-range nuclear-capable missile Agni-V, for its "solid non-proliferation record" even as it cautioned all nuclear-capable states to exercise restraint regarding nuclear capabilities.

Annadale: Shanta Kumar says security important than stadium

April 18, 2012 at 9:49 PM

Shimla/New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) In a snub to his own party's government in Himachal Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national vice president Shanta Kumar Wednesday said 'national security is more important than a cricket ground', alluding to the alleged government move to dispossess the army of the Annadale ground in Shimla.

Much-awaited work begins on Durgawati project in Bihar

April 18, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Patna, April 18 (IANS) After more than three decades, much-awaited work on the Durgawati reservoir project on the Sone river began Wednesday in Bihar's Rohtas district, officials said.

Law enforcement agencies clueless about Hindu kidnapped from Quetta

April 18, 2012 at 2:45 PM

Islamabad, April 18 (ANI): Pakistan's law enforcement agencies still have no clue about the whereabouts of Hindu medic Dr Rajesh Kumar who was kidnapped from Quetta on February 13.

Law enforcement agencies clueless about Hindu kidnapped from Quetta

April 18, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Islamabad, April 17 (ANI): Pakistan's law enforcement agencies still have no clue about the whereabouts of Hindu medic Dr Rajesh Kumar who was kidnapped from Quetta on February 13.

Pune warriors set 183-run target for Royal Challengers

April 17, 2012 at 9:49 PM

Bangalore, April 17 (IANS) Pune Warriors made 182 for six in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.

Let taxpayers fund political parties with democracy cess: CII

April 17, 2012 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed imposition of a "democracy cess", according to which individuals and corporates can give 0.2 percent of their income tax to any political party of their choice for funding its activities and elections.

Pay more for liquor, Kerala government told

April 17, 2012 at 6:29 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 17 (IANS) The Kerala Bottlers Federation (KBF) and the Association of Distillers, Brewers and Vintners of India Tuesday urged the Kerala government to raise the price of liquor purchased from them as input costs have risen.

Employees' strike paralyses Kashmir offices

April 17, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Jammu, April 17 (IANS) A section of Jammu and Kashmir government employees struck work Tuesday demanding, among others, an increase in the retirement age and regularisation of services of casual workers, and paralysed offices, a protester said.

Deccan Chargers opt to bat against Rajasthan Royals

April 17, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) Deccan Chargers captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and elected to bat against Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here Tuesday.

HRCP urges government to search for abducted Hindu from Quetta

April 17, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Islamabad, April 17 (ANI): The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has urged the government to search and find Dr Rajesh Kumar who was abducted from Quetta on February 13.

Meira Kumar envies New Zealand's no parliament interruption record

April 16, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Wellington, April 16 (IANS) The New Zealand parliament has a "fine record of sitting without interruption", said Meira Kumar who, in her almost three years of presiding over the Lok Sabha, often faces a tough time in running the lower house of the Indian parliament smoothly in the wake of frequent opposition disruptions.

Lalu slams Nitish for 'bowing' before Raj Thackeray

April 16, 2012 at 4:51 PM

Patna, April 16 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Monday lashed out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for "bowing" before Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray to visit Mumbai for the Bihar Diwas celebrations and said he had humiliated people of the state.

Nitish has hurt prestige of Bihar, alleges Lalu Yadav

April 16, 2012 at 2:59 PM

Patna, Apr 16 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday accused Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of hurting the prestige and esteem of the state by surrendering before Maharashtra Navniran Sena (MNS) leaders during his recent visit to Mumbai to participate in the centenary celebrations.

Justice Katju flays anti-migrant rhetoric

April 15, 2012 at 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): Chairman of Press Council of India (PCI) Justice Markandey Katju has condemned the anti-migrant ideology of certain regional outfits like the Maharashtra Navanirmana Sena (MNS).

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