Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik believes his team's 3-0 series triumph over West Indies in Abu Dhabi has helped raise its morale ahead of the all-important home series against India, scheduled to get underway in Karachi from Jan 13.
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Monday, November 17
Malik's focus on India after 3-0 whitewash against West Indies
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 04:59 PM IST
Government preparing package for exporters: Kamal Nath
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 04:58 PM IST
The government is preparing a package to give exporters a 'level-playing field' in the face of a decline in export growth rate with western economies going into recession, Commerce Minister Kamal Nath said here Monday.
Police, anti-poll protesters clash in north Kashmir
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 04:57 PM IST
Police and a group of people protesting against the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir clashed in north Kashmir's Bandipora town Monday afternoon when polling was in progress in the constituency.
Scoreboard of India's innings against England
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 04:56 PM IST
Following is the scoreboard of India's innings against England in second One-Day International of the Hero Honda Cup at the Maharani Usharaje Trust Cricket Ground here Monday.
200 Indian Jews ready to leave for 'Promised Land'
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 04:55 PM IST
About 200 Indians are set to emigrate to Israel in January after they were officially recognised as Jews, community leaders here said Monday.
India set 293 run target for England
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 04:54 PM IST
Riding on another fine century from Yuvraj Singh, India made 292 for nine in 50 overs against England in the second One-Day International of the Hero Honda Cup at the Maharani Usharaje Trust Cricket Ground here Monday.
India Equities in red, key index down 346 points
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:34 PM IST
Indian equities markets opened higher Monday but immediately began to shed value with a key index even going below the psychologically important 9,000 mark before again inching up to stay just above that mark two hours into trading.
Biggest meet till now to decide Tibetan movement's future starts
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:32 PM IST
The biggest meeting of the top exiled leadership of the Tibetans till now began at this Himalayan abode of the Dalai Lama Monday to seek suggestions to decide the future of the Tibetan movement against Chinese rule.
Surrendered Kashmir militant feels 'great' after voting
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:31 PM IST
Mohammad Hussain, a former militant who had surrendered in 2004, was third in the queue Monday morning to cast his vote at the Bagial Dhara polling station nestled in the mountains in Poonch district.
We can't wait for Kashmir dispute resolution: voter
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:29 PM IST
The world looks at Kashmir as a source of dispute between India and Pakistan, a global hotspot, but people who came to this polling station in Bandipora constituency Monday to vote for a new state assembly were more worried about local issues.
Seven killed in Bihar by suspected Maoists
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:28 PM IST
At least seven people have been killed by suspected Maoist guerrilas in two separate incidents in Bihar, police said Monday.
Election staff held for staying at PDP candidate's home
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:24 PM IST
Five government employees on election duty were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Mendhar assembly constituency, which went to the polls Monday, for violating the model electoral code of conduct.
Our strategic interests lie with India: Maldives foreign minister (Interview)
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:24 PM IST
The Maldives' primary strategic interests lie with India and there is nothing that can change this plain fact, says the new foreign minister of the Indian Ocean country that installed a democratic regime last week after three decades of one-man rule.
Orissa police to question rape victim in Delhi
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:22 PM IST
A crime branch team of the Orissa police is likely to head to New Delhi soon to question the nun who was raped during the communal violence in Kandhamal district in August, officials said Monday.
Kingfisher makes payment to AAI towards dues
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:21 PM IST
Kingfisher makes payment to AAI towards dues
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:21 PM IST
Kashmir voters brave chill, boycott to vote for better future
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:21 PM IST
They braved the winter chill, the overcast sky and defied the boycott call given by separatists Monday to vote for better facilities and a brighter future at this Jammu and Kashmir village.
Bank chief confident of turnaround in Indian economy
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:20 PM IST
India's largest foreign financial institution Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) Monday said the country would recover from the economic downturn and return to the path of growth.
A Kashmiri sculptor's longing for home
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:20 PM IST
For nearly a quarter of million Hindu migrants, who left the Kashmir valley in the early 1990s following an armed uprising, home is a green but unreachable dream mired in longing and nostalgia.
Bata manager shot dead in Patna
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:19 PM IST
A manager of Bata showroom in the Bihar capital was shot dead by unidentified assailants Monday night, the police said.
Father, son give dignified last journey to unclaimed bodies (Feature)
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:19 PM IST
It is a difficult, low paying job that most would shy away from, but Bangalore-based Mahadeva has made giving a decent burial to unclaimed bodies his life's work. And now the legacy has been passed on to his son, Praveen Kumar.
Two Ahmedabad Customs officials caught accepting bribe
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:18 PM IST
Two senior Customs officers were caught Monday evening by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) allegedly accepting a bribe.
Government for foreign investment in education: Sibal
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:17 PM IST
The government wants to free education from bureaucracy and permit foreign investment in education but could not do so as the Left was opposed to it, Minister of Science and Technology Kapil Sibal said here Monday.
Christians asked to take part in politics
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:17 PM IST
As Madhya Pradesh goes to the polls Nov 27, Archbishop Leo Cornelio of Bhopal has called for greater involvement of Christians in politics though many others in the community feel the elections would make little difference to them.
Court ask illegal occupant of a house to vacate
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:15 PM IST
The Delhi High Court Monday asked a man to vacate the house allotted to his father by a Dalit society in Kingsway Camp in north Delhi.
No regrets on starting with Bollywood: Designer Rocky S
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:15 PM IST
He kickstarted his career 16 years ago and the only opportunity he then got was Bollywood. But designer Rocky S does not regret this decision and believes the platform has worked wonders for his career.
Uttam Nagar police official suspended for flouting poll rules
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:14 PM IST
Delhi Police Commissioner Y.S. Dadwal Monday suspended the station house officer of Uttam Nagar police station for allowing a political party to erect a stage on the road for a public meeting.
Outdated law 'major obstacle' in tackling AIDS: UNAIDS official
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:14 PM IST
An antiquated Indian law that criminalises sex between men is a 'major obstacle' in efforts to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country, according to UNAIDS executive director Peter Piot.
BJP to create Telangana state: Advani
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:13 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader L.K. Advani said Monday that his party would create a separate Telangana state in Andhra Pradesh if voted to power at the centre.
ATS is torturing me, says Sadhvi Pragya (With: Custody of Malegaon bombing accused extended; parties
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:12 PM IST
Malegaon bomb blast accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur Monday filed an affidavit in a Nashik court, accusing the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of torturing her and violating her human rights.
Soldier killed by suspected militants in Kashmir
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:12 PM IST
A soldier was killed by suspected militants Monday and two army personnel have gone missing in a mountainous forest area of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said.
Maharashtra government wants 80 percent jobs for locals
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:10 PM IST
The Democratic Front government in Maharashtra Monday asked industries in the state to provide between 50 to 80 percent jobs in various categories to locals.
Manpower predicts up to five percent job cut in India
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:09 PM IST
Employment services major Manpower Inc Monday said Indian job market will shrink by around five percent because of cost-cutting measures of the companies in the face of a global economic downturn.
Delhi government helpless in providing security to citizens
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:06 PM IST
It seems the Delhi government cannot do anything to provide security to people living in the national capital. According to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, they have to depend on the central government for safety of the citizens.
Time for more harassment!
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:05 PM IST
With state elections in full swing, the Congress party wants to beef up its briefing schedule.
Missing 'stars' give nightmares to parties (Political Prattle)
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:05 PM IST
With less than two weeks to go before the Delhi assembly polls, star campaigners have become a cause of worry for both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Voting on in Jammu and Kashmir amid tight security
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:03 PM IST
Voting for the first phase of the seven-stage assembly elections to elect the new Jammu and Kashmir government began Monday morning amid a boycott call by separatist leaders and tight security measures.
No meltdown in summer placements for IIM-Bangalore interns
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:03 PM IST
Interns from the Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore (IIM-B) were up for grabs for summer placements by global firms, especially from the financial sector, spiking fears of global meltdown impacting top Indian business schools.
Jamiat moves apex court for probe into Malegaon riots, blasts
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:03 PM IST
Jamiat-Ulama-I-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani Monday moved the Supreme Court for a judicial probe into the Malegaon riots of 2001 and the subsequent blasts there in 2006 and 2008.
India win toss, elect to bat against England
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:02 PM IST
Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and decided to bat in the second of the seven-match One-Day Internationals against England here at the Maharani Usha Raje Stadium Monday.
Man mowed down by speeding bus in Delhi
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:02 PM IST
A man was mowed down and another suffered injuries after a speeding bus hit them in Delhi, the police said Monday.
'Mirrors' will make audience jump off seats: Kiefer Sutherland (Interview)
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:02 PM IST
British-born Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland says 'Mirrors', which opens in India Nov 21, is one of the best horror movies and is sure to make audiences 'jump off their seats'.
Entertainment is recession proof, say experts
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:01 PM IST
The global economic meltdown will not impact the entertainment industry, those associated with the sector say.
'Slumdog Millionaire' gets record start in US
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:01 PM IST
'Slumdog Millionaire', a film about an Indian game show starring Anil Kapoor and Dev Patel, released in the US this week and registered the highest average of any movie during the first weekend.
Bank robbed of Rs.2.4 million in Delhi
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 03:00 PM IST
In a daring daylight heist, four unidentified men robbed a bank on gunpoint and fled with cash amounting to Rs 2.4 million in Samaypur Badli area on the outskirts of the national capital here Monday, the police said.
My manager misled me about signing films: Eesha Koppikhar
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 02:59 PM IST
Eesha Koppikhar has lashed out at her manager for misleading her and blames him for having signed up for an insignificant role in '36 China Town' and B-grade films like 'Haseena'.
Goa's filmmakers unhappy IFFI provides no forum for local cinema
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 02:59 PM IST
Although the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) brings films from around the world to Goa, local filmmakers of the state feel left out from the extravaganza as it does not provide them a platform to feature their work, the Motion Picture Producers Association of Goa said Monday.
Voting begins in Jammu and Kashmir
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 02:58 PM IST
Voting began Monday morning for the first phase of the seven-phased assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir to elect a new state government amid a boycott call by Muslim separatists.
PM's apex group meets, may wrap up package for exporters
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 02:58 PM IST
With the export growth rate in October said to be the slowest in five years, the government is preparing a package to give exporters a "level playing field" in the international marketplace.
Mayawati's another demolition plan faces law suit
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 02:53 PM IST
The Allahabad High Court Monday heard a suit against a proposed move by the Uttar Pradesh government to pull down 103 flats to make way for yet another project initiated by Chief Minister Mayawati.
Jammu and Kashmir voters warm up to polls in winter chill
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 02:52 PM IST
Without an elected government for three months and in the global spotlight of trouble for two decades, Jammu and Kashmir Monday made another tryst with political power as elections to the state assembly got under way.
Author Farrukh Dhondy slams Charles Sobhraj
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 02:51 PM IST
Author Farrukh Dhondy, whose new book "The Bikini Murders", a take on the life of yesteryear's crime maestro Charles Sobhraj courted controversy just after its release last week, Monday described Sobhraj's threat to sue him as an attempt at "extortion and blackmail".
Unsuccessful Bollywood heroines in demand down south now
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 02:50 PM IST
With top south Indian heroines demanding exorbitant fees, filmmakers down south are increasingly turning to not so successful Bollywood actresses like Sneha Ullal, Nisha Kothari and Suman Ranganathan to up the glamour quotient of their movies.
Manhas, Bhatia revive Delhi; Mumbai restricted to 330
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 02:50 PM IST
Mithun Manhas and Rajat Bhatia rescued Delhi from a first-innings collapse, after their medium-pacers ran through Mumbai batting, claiming the last eight wickets for 51 runs with the second new ball, on day two of the Ranji Trophy Super League match at Feroz Shah Kotla here Monday.
Ganguly to play Ranji for Bengal
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 02:48 PM IST
Sourav Ganguly, who retired form international cricket a week back, will turn out for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy plate group match against Vidharbha at Nagpur from Dec 12.
Songs mostly forcibly included in Bollywood: Swiss musician
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 02:48 PM IST
Moods of the characters determines the music in Bollywood films, and the songs are often forcibly included in the films, probably to meet the demands of the market, said Swiss musician Marcel Vaid Monday said at the 14th Kolkata Film Festival here.
Shahid's role in 'Paathshaala' different from Aamir's 'Taare..': Ahmed Khan
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 02:48 PM IST
Shahid Kapur's role as teacher in upcoming film 'Paathshaala' is very different from Aamir Khan's in 'Taare Zameen Par', says choreographer-turned-producer Ahmed Khan.
Ethanol price not viable: Sugar industry honcho
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 02:47 PM IST
The current price of ethanol fixed for blending is not viable to support the government's blending programme, a top sugar industry leader said here Monday.
Sheila confident of victory in Delhi elections
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 02:46 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Monday expressed confidence that the Congress party would win the coming assembly elections to govern the capital for another five years.
Goa BJP leader warns against temple desecrations
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 02:45 PM IST
With less than 10 days to go for the assembly by-election to the lone seat in Pale, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in Goa Manohar Parrikar Monday warned the Congress against 'pushing Hindus in Goa to the brink' by its 'lack of seriousness' in pursuing the desecration of temples in the state.
Sanaa in pre-quarters of ITF tennis
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 02:44 PM IST
Sanaa Bhambri booked her place in the pre quarter finals, prevailing over compatriot Isha Lakhani in straight sets at the Gujarat NRE Coke $50,000 ITF Women's Challenger tennis tournament here Monday.
Purohit's custody sought for Samjhauta blast probe
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 02:43 PM IST
The Haryana railway police Monday said they wanted the custody of Lt. Col. Prasad Shrikant Purohit to probe leads into the Samjhauta Express train blast near Panipat city in February last year. Purohit is allegedly the mastermind behind the Malegaon blast.
US students flow to India up by 24 percent
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 02:42 PM IST
Contrary to public belief that the US is the preferred destination for studies, a new survey released Monday found that the traffic is two-way and the flow of US students to India has increased by 24 percent last academic year.
Police probing BJP legislator's death await autopsy report
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 02:39 PM IST
The probe into the mysterious death of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Puran Chand Yogi remained stuck Monday as Delhi Police were awaiting the post-mortem examination report on him.
No more firing, or hiring, at Kingfisher Airlines
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:58 PM IST
Kingfisher Airlines Monday said while it would not lay off employees, it would also not hire new people as long as the current downturn continued.
Retired policeman robbed in Delhi bus
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:57 PM IST
A retired Delhi Police sub-inspector was robbed Monday by unidentified assailants of Rs.25,000 in a moving Blueline bus in north Delhi, police said.
Western Railway's freight earning jumps nearly 21 percent
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:56 PM IST
Western Railway's freight earning went up to Rs.22.6 billion in the first seven months this fiscal, an increase of 20.58 percent over the corresponding period last year.
'We will celebrate with the crew of Stolt Valor'
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:55 PM IST
Captain Pannikar Unnikrishna's joy knows no bounds. He spoke to his son, one of the 18 Indian sailors on board the hijacked Japanese vessel Mt Stolt Valor that was freed Sunday, two months after Somalian pirates seized it. The ship will reach Mumbai around Nov 24, a relieved Unnikrishna said Monday.
High turnout an indication of stable Kashmir: Abdullah
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:54 PM IST
The high voter turnout in the first phase of the seven-stage polling in Jammu and Kashmir is a positive indication for a better future and a stable state, National Conference president Omar Abdullah said Monday.
India needs seamless air connectivity, not fancy airports: Mallya
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:52 PM IST
The country needs safe runways and good navigation systems rather than fancy airports to spruce up its aviation connectivity, said Kingfisher Airlines chairman Vijay Mallya here Monday.
Pawar-led team in Orissa, to visit violence-hit region
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:51 PM IST
A three-member central delegation led by Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar Monday arrived here to take stock of the situation after communal clashes in Kandhamal region of Orissa in recent months, officials said.
India, Germany to discuss global financial meltdown
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:50 PM IST
India and Germany will discuss the role of emerging economies in the wake of the global financial meltdown when German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier comes here on a three-day visit starting Wednesday.
Order reserved on Uphaar fire tragedy
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:49 PM IST
The Delhi High Court Monday reserved its order on the 11-year-old Uphaar fire tragedy that claimed 59 innocent lives following a review petition challenging the trial court's verdict of last year.
Hit by demand slump, Dunlop stops production in Sahaganj unit
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:48 PM IST
Citing lack of demand due to the global recession, tyre makers Dunlop Monday stopped production at its Sahaganj unit in West Bengal's Hooghly district.
MNS demands security for Raj Thackeray
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:47 PM IST
A delegation of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Monday evening called on Governor S.C. Jamir, demanding restoration of security cover to party president Raj Thackeray.
Four arrested for duping people in capital
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:47 PM IST
Four people were arrested here Monday for defrauding the public by taking money from them on the pretext of sending them abroad, the police said.
BJP politicising probe into Malegaon: Congress
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:46 PM IST
The Congress Monday alleged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was 'politicising' the probe into the Malegaon blast and 'blatantly communalizing' the issue of terrorism.
Madhya Pradesh minister injured as dias caves in
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:45 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh School Education Minister Paras Jain Monday suffered injuries on his back, hands and legs when the dais from which he was to address a public meeting in Ujjain caved in.
'Investment market still robust despite slowdown'
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:44 PM IST
Leading non-banking finance company SKS Microfinance, which added 400,000 customers last month, Monday said the investment market in India was still robust despite the market volatility.
More than 55 percent voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:43 PM IST
With large crowds coming out to vote Monday in the first phase of the seven-stage polling in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said more than 55 percent electorate exercised their franchise.
Congress firm on tackling terrorism: Rahul Gandhi
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:42 PM IST
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Monday said the Congress was determined to fight terrorists, and rejected the charge that the central government was going soft on terrorism.
Two killed in stampede during Chiranjeevi's road show
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:41 PM IST
Two people were killed in a stampede Monday during actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi's road show near Dharmavaram in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh.
India colts win South Asian Tennis Championship
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:40 PM IST
Indian juniors put up a commanding performance to win the Under-16 South Asian Tennis Championship held in Bangladesh.
Yuvraj fourth Indian to score 10 ODI tons
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:39 PM IST
Yuvraj Singh with his match winning 118 against England here Monday became the fourth Indian to score ten or more centuries in One-Day Internationals.
Yuvraj shines again; powers India to 292/9
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:38 PM IST
Yuvraj Singh was at his best once again, striking his second consecutive century to help India come out of a disastrous start and post 292 for nine in 50 overs against England in the second One-Day International of the Hero Honda Cup here Monday.
Mubarak, coming after 25 years, seeks diverse ties
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:33 PM IST
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, making his first visit here in a quarter of a century, Monday sought to diversify economic ties with India to include IT and energy cooperation as he showcased his country as the preferred investment hub in the North Africa region.
Court dismisses expelled BSP member's plea
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:32 PM IST
The Delhi High Court Monday dismissed the plea of an expelled Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) member Isam Singh, who had challenged his disqualification as member of the Rajya Sabha.
'We are waiting to celebrate with the crew of Stolt Valor'
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:31 PM IST
Everybody is well on the Mt Stolt Valor, said the relieved father of one of the 18 Indian sailors on board the Japanese vessel that was freed Sunday after Somalian pirates hijacked it in the Gulf of Aden two months ago.
Custody of Malegaon bombing accused extended; parties trade charges
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:29 PM IST
As a court Monday extended the judicial custody of the eight accused in the Malegaon bomb blast probe and a Hyderabad police team left for Mumbai to question alleged mastermind Lt. Col. Prasad Shrikant Purohit, the political debate surrounding the arrests intensified.
Chinese company to widen roads in Himachal Pradesh
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:28 PM IST
Chinese road and bridge construction company Longjivan has been sanctioned a multi-million-rupee road construction project in Himachal Pradesh, the government said here Monday.
Upendra quits Congress
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:27 PM IST
Former central minister P. Upendra Monday resigned from the Congress, alleging corruption in the country's oldest party.
Team enjoying each other's success, says Dhoni
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:26 PM IST
The hallmark of this new-look Indian outfit is that an in-form player has the responsibility to carry the team on his shoulders through the series and Yuvraj Singh and Gautam Gambhir are living up to that role, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said.
DGCA team begins probe into Goa airport's freak mishap
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:25 PM IST
A team from the Director General of Civil Aviation's (DGCA) has begun probing Sunday's freak mishap at Goa airport when two chartered flights brushed against each other. One of the aircraft was carrying 356 passengers on board.
Yale University unveils new India initiative
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:24 PM IST
Yale University has committed $30 million to a new Yale India Initiative that will increase the US Ivy League university's engagement with India and South Asia.
India trails Pakistan, Bangladesh in sanitation
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:20 PM IST
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Jammu and Kashmir voters warm up to elections in winter chill
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:19 PM IST
Without an elected government for three months and in the global spotlight of trouble for two decades, Jammu and Kashmir Monday made another tryst with political power as the assembly polls got under way with voters braving the winter chill and a boycott call from separatists to exercise their franchise.
Friday talks may resolve crisis of TV serials
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:18 PM IST
It seems tele-serial viewers will have to wait a while for their favourite soap operas to resume as the next round of talks between programme producers and the striking cine workers is slated for Friday.
Yuvraj on song as India take 2-0 lead
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:17 PM IST
Yuvraj Singh is on a song. He not only continued his brilliant run with the bat by scoring his second successive century but he also came up trumps with the ball, claiming four wickets, as India beat England by 54 runs to take a 2-0 lead in the seven-match One-Day Hero Honda Cup series here Monday.
Rajasthan firm to promote Jharkhand silk products
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:16 PM IST
A Rajasthan-based firm will promote silk products manufactured in Jharkhand to help the state generate around Rs.20 million annually, the government said here Monday.
Pranab heads to Nepal Nov 24
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:15 PM IST
With the democratic process still evolving in Nepal, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee heads to Kathmandu Nov 24 on a three-day visit that will seek to firm up bilateral ties under a new Maoist dispensation in that country.
Police officer suspended for sexually exploiting woman
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:14 PM IST
A police sub-inspector here was suspended Monday for sexually exploiting a woman about eight months ago, the police said.
Equities recover on short covering, still end red
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:13 PM IST
In a volatile day of trading, Indian equities markets recovered somewhat late afternoon Monday to end marginally down with a key index losing just 1 percent from its previous close last Friday after going below the psychologically important 9,000 mark mid-afternoon.
Voting ends peacefully in Jammu and Kashmir
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:12 PM IST
Voting ended peacefully in Jammu and Kashmir for the first phase of the seven-phase elections Monday with a large number of people exercising their franchise despite a call for boycott by Muslim separatists.
Satyajit Ray's 'Sikkim' not screened at Kolkata film fest
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:11 PM IST
The screening of veteran filmmaker Satyajit Ray's controversial documentary 'Sikkim' at the 14th Kolkata Film Festival has been cancelled because the authorities were not sure whether the ban on the film was lifted or not.
Gorshkov launched in water for trials, delivery by 2011: official
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:09 PM IST
Russian-built aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, to be commissioned in the Indian Navy as INS Vikramaditya, has been launched into water at the Sevmash shipyard in Arctic Russia and will be ready for delivery by 2011 after several trials, an Indian Navy official said here.
Fortis earmarks $500 mn for acquisitions
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:02 PM IST
Unperturbed by the economic slowdown, Fortis Healthcare is planning to invest around $500 million for expanding operations, and is already in talks with several international as well as domestic hospitals for acquiring stakes, a top official said.
New guidelines for media while reporting on HIV/AIDS
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:58 PM IST
No using the term "scourge", no hidden camera to show people living with HIV, no images of the sick and dying, and no graphics of skulls and crossbones while reporting on HIV and AIDS, the Press Council of India (PCI) has said in its revised guidelines to the media.
Hyderabad police team in Mumbai to probe twin blasts
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:57 PM IST
While the Hyderabad police are awaiting to know from Maharashtra whether Lt. Col. Prasad Shrikant Purohit and other suspects in the Malegaon bomb blast were also involved in the Mecca Masjid blast, a city police team has left for Mumbai to probe another terror strike here.
VHP to launch agitation against arrests of Hindu activists
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:56 PM IST
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Monday announced it would launch a countrywide agitation, which could 'get aggressive' if need be, against the 'indiscriminate arrests' of Hindu religious activists in the name of terrorism.
Rajendra Singh threatens to stop Ganga Expressway
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:55 PM IST
Accusing the Uttar Pradesh government of plotting to acquire land from farmers for industrialists, Magsaysay awardee and environmentalist Rajendra Singh Monday said he and other activists will not allow Chief Minister Mayawati to go ahead with the ambitious Ganga Expressway project.
Congress manifesto favours special status for Delhi
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:54 PM IST
The Congress party, which has ruled Delhi for the past 10 years, has called for a "special status" for the city-state in its manifesto ahead of assembly elections.
Petrol pump employees robbed of Rs.850,000 in Ghaziabad
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:53 PM IST
In a daring daylight robbery here Monday, four armed men robbed employees of a petrol pump of Rs.850,000 when they were on their way to deposit the money in the bank, the police said. The robbers also shot an employee who resisted their attempt. Click here to view complete article
Student assaults teacher in Uttar Pradesh, arrested
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:52 PM IST
A student, who had hit his college teacher with a country-made pistol, was nabbed Monday in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district, police said.
Equities recover but still end in red
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:51 PM IST
In a volatile day of trading, Indian equities markets recovered somewhat late afternoon to end marginally down with a key index losing just 1 percent from its previous close last Friday after going below the psychologically important 9,000 mark mid-afternoon.
BRIC summit likely next year
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:50 PM IST
With the G20 summit underlining the importance of emerging economies in resolving global financial slowdown, Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) are planning a summit that could give a push to the long-standing demands for reforms of international financial institutions.
Kochi to host Volvo Ocean Race team at stopover
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:49 PM IST
Kathakali dance performances, a sky diving show, snake boat races and other entertainment have been lined up for the eight competing crews of the 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race when they arrive in this exotic Kerala destination Dec 3.
Elections were held under the gun in Kashmir: Mirwaiz
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:48 PM IST
Accusing the authorities of holding elections in Jammu and Kashmir 'under the barrel of the gun', separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said with the majority of the electorate keeping away from polling booths it was a 'victory for the pro-freedom' parties.
Two face cases for using abusive terms against Mayawati
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:46 PM IST
A criminal case has been slapped against two men in the Lakhimpur Kheri district for allegedly using abusive and derogatory language against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati and a Dalit, officials said here Monday.
Hindu group holds protests in Lucknow
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:44 PM IST
A group of Hindu sadhus from Uttar Pradesh Monday staged a demonstration at the assembly complex here, accusing the Congress party of 'framing' a number of them in a case of terrorist attack.
BJP's challenge to Congress to ban Hindu outfits
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:43 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday challenged the Congress to ban Hindu outfits, including the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Bajrang Dal, saying it would have to face the consequences.
Final scoreboard: India vs. England, Second ODI
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:42 PM IST
The following is the final scoreboard of the second One-Day International of the Hero Honda Cup between India and England at the Maharani Usharaje Trust Cricket Ground here Monday.
Congress politicising Maharashtra anti-terrorist squad: BJP
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:41 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party Monday came out strongly against the arrests of Hindu religious activists in connection with the Malegaon blasts and accused the Congress party of politicising the Anti-Terrorist Squad.
Vote out corrupt BJP government, Rahul asks Chhattisgarh
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:39 PM IST
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Monday appealed to people of Chhattisgarh to vote out the 'corrupt' Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government to ensure the development of the state.
Cisco to save $2 bn from restructuring, but no layoff
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:38 PM IST
Global network applications major Cisco hopes to save $2 billion from restructuring and streamlining operations across the globe, the company said here Monday.
Sinha threatens legal action against Mufti
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:37 PM IST
Former Jammu and Kashmir governor Lt Gen. (retd) S.K. Sinha Monday threatened legal action against Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mufti Mohammad Sayeed for accusing him of having ties with a Malegaon bomb blast accused.
Press Council issues new guidelines for reporting HIV
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:35 PM IST
No using the term "scourge", no hidden camera to show people living with HIV, no images of the sick and dying and no graphics of skulls and crossbones while reporting about the viral disease, the Press Council of India (PCI) has said in its revised guidelines to the media on HIV and AIDS.
India, Russia set to sign nuclear accord next month
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:34 PM IST
India and Russia are set to expand their nuclear cooperation as they deepen their ties in a changed international context, Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon said here Monday.
'Demand for affordable housing still strong'
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:33 PM IST
Demand for 'affordable housing' is still strong in India and first-time home buyers would continue to drive the realty segment, a top industry official said here Monday.
India beat England by 54 runs; take 2-0 lead
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:26 PM IST
India defeated England by 54 runs in the second One-Day International and took a 2-0 lead in the seven-match Hero Honda Cup at the Maharani Usharaje Trust Cricket Ground here Monday.
Ashok Leyland to stabilise inventory levels by year-end
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:25 PM IST
The country's leading truck and bus maker Ashok Leyland Ltd hopes to bring down its inventory to normal level by the year-end, a top official said here Monday.
Polling extended in some booths in Poonch
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:22 PM IST
Polling was extended in some booths in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir Monday, the first of the seven-phase poll in the state, partly because many voters were still inside some booths at closing time, and partly because some electronic voting machines had malfunctioned.
Bihar Woman abandons husband, kids to marry father-in-law
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:21 PM IST
A woman has left her husband and four children from him to marry her father-in-law in a Bihar village, raising the hackles of a tradition-bound community.
HCL unveils laptops designed for Indian conditions
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:19 PM IST
Personal computer manufacturer HCL Infosystems has unveiled a range of laptops that it says is ideal for Indian tropical conditions.
Haryana government launches schemes to empower women
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:18 PM IST
Haryana, which has one the worst sex ratio's in the country and where two teenage girls were recently lynched in a case of 'honour killing', is planning to implement various projects to strengthen the status of women in the state.
ATS is lying, Hindus can't be terrorists: V.K. Malhotra
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:16 PM IST
Hindus could not be terrorists because it was neither in their genes nor in their character, the BJP's chief ministerial candidate for Delhi V.K. Malhotra said Monday while accusing the Mumbai Police's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of lying and conspiring with the UPA government.
Kashmir voters ponder over roads, water and jobs
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:15 PM IST
The world looks at Kashmir as a hotspot between India and Pakistan. But people who voted here in Bandipora constituency Monday for a new legislature were more worried about local issues.
Kashmir voters defy separatists, turn up in large numbers
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:08 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir went to the polls Monday to kickstart crucial staggered elections, with hundreds of thousands braving the winter chill and boycott calls from separatists to vote in the state's three regions amid tight security.
Goa advocate general charged with giving legal aid to rape accused
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 12:03 PM IST
The role of Goa's Advocate General Subodh Kantak in the rape case of a German minor has come under a cloud. The counsel of the victim's mother Monday alleged that Kantak provided legal assistance to the main accused Rohit Monserrate, the son of a minister.
Custody of eight Malegaon blast accused extended till Nov 29
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 11:59 AM IST
India's Prakash Amritraj and Somdev Dev Varman are fighting a close race to occupy the position of country's top singles player in Association of Tennis Professional (ATP) rankings.
Race for India's top tennis singles player heats up
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 11:58 AM IST
India's Prakash Amritraj and Somdev Dev Varman are fighting a close race to occupy the position of country's top singles player in Association of Tennis Professional (ATP) rankings.
Manpower to cut five percent jobs in India
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 11:56 AM IST
Employment services major Manpower Inc Monday said it would shed around five percent of its Indian workforce as part of cost-cutting measures in the background of the global economic downturn.
When does music produce noise-like effect?
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 11:56 AM IST
'Music is always noise-related and often not appreciated,' German poet and humorist Wilhelm Busch noted wryly.
Indian works to comment on social issues in Christie's sale
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 11:54 AM IST
Leading auction house Christie's will offer an exclusive selection of works by contemporary artists like Subodh Gupta, Jitish Kallat, T.V. Santosh and Thukral and Tagra in its autumn sale in Hong Kong Nov 30-Dec 1.
Voting suspended at Kashmir polling station after violence
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 11:53 AM IST
Polling was suspended in one booth in Jammu and Kashmir's Sonawari constituency after seven people were injured in a clash between supporters of the National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) .
Jamshedpur court seeks clarification on Thackeray warrant
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 11:51 AM IST
A Jamshedpur court Monday sought a clarification from Mumbai Police on the execution of its warrant against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, who had been arrested and soon freed on bail in Mumbai Saturday.
Tax dirty energy, give us the money: Suzlon chief
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 11:49 AM IST
Those producing energy by using 'dirty' coal and 'dirty' diesel should be taxed for it and the money given to those generating and using clean energy, says the head of India's largest wind power equipment manufacturer Suzlon.
Victor Banerjee finds solace in TV serials
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Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 11:48 AM IST
Well-known Bengali actor Victor Banerjee is not so happy with the kind of roles he is being offered in Bollywood and has therefore decided to stay away from Hindi movies. He has moved on to the small screen and is enjoying his stint there.
Infosys looking at acquisitions in Japan, Europe
by
Bhavesh
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 11:42 AM IST
Despite the global economic slowdown, India's second largest IT exporter Infosys Technologies Monday said it was looking at mergers and acquisitions in Europe and Japan as it would 'accelerate growth'. |
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