Car sales dipped 23.7 percent in November as compared to the corresponding month last year, data released by the auto sector's representative body said Wednesday.
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Wednesday, December 10
Dikshit to be Delhi chief minister again
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:34 PM IST
The Congress Wednesday chose Sheila Dikshit to be Delhi's chief minister for a third term, with party president Sonia Gandhi coming out in her support.
Parliament adjourned after tributes paid to deceased members
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:33 PM IST
Both houses of Parliament were adjourned Wednesday after tributes were paid to former prime minister V.P. Singh who died last month and Samajwadi Party MP Munawwar Hasan who was killed in a road accident Wednesday morning.
Equity markets extend gains in afternoon trade
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:31 PM IST
Indian equities markets Wednesday built on morning gains, with a key index rising 4.2 percent or about 385 points two hours before the closing bell.
Nine killed in Maharashtra road accident
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:30 PM IST
Nine people, including eight members of three Mumbai families, were killed when a truck rammed into a car on the outskirts of the city early Wednesday, police said.
After semi-final, rivals will look out for new allies
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:29 PM IST
With just ended state elections throwing up no clear winner, Indian political parties are wooing new allies as they brace for the parliamentary battle early next year, party leaders and analysts say.
Economic crisis takes toll on Kerala liquor sales
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:27 PM IST
The economic downturn has affected almost every sector in the country and liquor sales are no exception. So much so, Kerala, one of the leading liquor consuming states in the country, has seen sales dropping by over 7 percent in October and November.
Poll data still not fully available in Madhya Pradesh
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:27 PM IST
Results of counting of votes for the 230 seats in the Madhya Pradesh assembly were declared Monday -- yet 48 hours later, mediapersons continue to be denied the promised poll-related data by the state election office.
Arrest of Kandhamal book author sparks protests
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:25 PM IST
Rights activists, authors and others have come together in Orissa to oppose the arrest of a journalist for writing a book on violence in Kandhamal that police say is provocative and intended to disturb communal harmony.
Trial of scam accused Bihar official to continue
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:24 PM IST
The trial of bureaucrat Gautam Goswami, a key accused in the Rs.170 million Bihar flood relief scam, will continue though his suspension was revoked by the Bihar government on health grounds, an official said Wednesday.
Four die in Madhya Pradesh as wall caves in
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:23 PM IST
At least four labourers were killed and five others injured when the wall of a well they were digging caved in, police said Wednesday.
Fog sets in, Delhi airport not fully equipped
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:22 PM IST
Air travellers in New Delhi had a tough time Wednesday morning as the first fog of this winter set in, delaying over a dozen flights, but the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is yet to operate surface movement radars that are essential in low visibility conditions on its new runway.
England need to show character against India (Preview)
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:21 PM IST
After a dramatic and traumatic fortnight, England team's individual and collective character would come under scrutiny when they take on a rampant India in the first Test at the M.A Chidambaram Stadium here Thursday.
Lalthanhawla elected Mizoram Congress legislature party leader
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:20 PM IST
Congress party state president Lalthanhawla was Wednesday unanimously elected as leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Mizoram.
No fuel for vehicles without number plates in Jharkhand
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:19 PM IST
Petroleum dealers here have been asked not to fill up tanks of vehicles that do not have number plates so as 'to maintain traffic rules and law and order', an official said here Wednesday.
Prime Minister to campaign in Jammu region
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:18 PM IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will arrive here Dec 14 to campaign for the Congress candidates in the Jammu region, a party official said here Wednesday.
Lok Sabha adjourned after paying tribute to deceased members
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:16 PM IST
The Lok Sabha was adjourned Wednesday after the house paid tributes to former prime minister V.P. Singh who died last month and Samajwadi Party MP Munawwar Hasan who was killed in a road accident this morning.
Action against Jamaat-ud-Dawa if found guilty: Pakistan NSA
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:15 PM IST
Action would be taken against the Jamaat-ud-Dawa if it was found guilty of terrorist activity after investigations were over and not because India said so, Pakistan's National Security Advisor (NSA) Mahmud Ali Durrani said Wednesday.
India failing to secure good health for infants: report
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:14 PM IST
India has scored a dismal 69 out of 150 in a latest report on the state of infant feeding practices, which has revealed that a majority of indicators on support meted to women for breastfeeding and policies for its advocacy are in a dismal state in the country.
Equities open on positive note, post modest gains
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:12 PM IST
Indian equities markets opened a little better than their previous close Monday as a key index climbed 1.82 percent or 167 points.
Fog in Delhi delays over a dozen domestic flights
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:11 PM IST
Air travellers in Delhi had a tough time Wednesday with over a dozen flights being delayed due to a thick fog descending on the airport.
Retail chain HotSpot banks on gizmo craze to beat meltdown
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:09 PM IST
HotSpot, a multi-brand retail chain offering a wide range of mobile handsets and accessories, is banking on the craze for gizmos to beat the financial meltdown, and is planning to open between 100 to 150 outlets by the month-end.
Rivalry between intelligence agencies is costing India lives
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:09 PM IST
India is paying a heavy price for differences among its intelligence agencies as they rarely exchange inputs among themselves, say insiders. And the Mumbai terror attack was a tragic outcome of this lack of cohesion.
Uttar Pradesh bus fire toll rises to 63
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:08 PM IST
The toll in Tuesday's bus accident in Firozabad district of Uttar Pradesh has risen to 63 with the recovery of more bodies of those who were burnt to death when the vehicle went up in flames, police said Wednesday.
MP Munawwar Hasan killed in road accident
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:07 PM IST
Samajwadi Party MP Chaudhary Munawwar Hasan was killed in a road accident on the outskirts of the national capital early Wednesday, police said.
Will Parvathy Omanakuttan fetch Miss World crown?
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:02 PM IST
The last time India won the Miss World pageant was in 2000. But experts busy grooming Parvathy Omanakuttan say she has the vivacity, warmth and beauty to bag the crown again for the country.
Kerala yet to warm up to Christmas
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:01 PM IST
A merry Christmas? People in Kerala are not so sure this time. Global recession, the Mumbai terror attack and even the weather are playing spoilsport, they say.
Atif's place in hockey history is assured (Tribute)
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 05:59 PM IST
Brig. Manzoor Hussain Atif, who died battling cancer in Rawalpindi Saturday at the age of 80, belonged to a bygone era of hockey when India-Pakistan matches were classic exhibitions of the game; when play spread out from wing to wing, when wingers sent in spanking centres for the inner forwards to provide the finishing touches to moves after faking their way past doughty defenders with deceptive feints.
Gowda banks on 'bahu' as Karnataka gears for bypolls
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 05:58 PM IST
Former prime minister and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) president H.D. Deve Gowda has fielded his daughter-in-law Anita Kumaraswamy in an assembly byelection - one of the eight due in Karnataka this month.
Rivalry between IB, RAW, MI is costing India lives
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 05:55 PM IST
India is paying a heavy price for differences among its intelligence agencies as they rarely exchange inputs among themselves, say insiders. The Mumbai terror attack is a case in point.
Knocking on slum doors for AIDS awareness, testing (Feature)
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 05:53 PM IST
The narrow alleyways that serve as kitchens, playgrounds and open drains all at once are unusually quiet. Gulping down fears, a few expectant mothers and adolescents walk in and out of the single room HIV-AIDS testing centre set up at a small gurdwara in the heart of a shanty in east Delhi.
India no longer cheap shopping destination: Ritu Kumar (Interview)
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 05:50 PM IST
Ritu Kumar, the high priestess of Indian fashion, feels India is no longer a place where foreigners come to look for the best bargains as it has made an exclusive place for itself on the global fashion map.
Terror ravaged in Assam to get counselling balm (Feature)
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 05:49 PM IST
At 14, Kaustav Talukdar, a Class 9 student of a school in Guwahati, simply does not know how he will lead his life after his parents were killed in a bomb blast at Ganeshguri, a busy market place in the heart of the city, on Oct 30.
Kishore Kumar partly financed 'Pather Panchali': Shoojit Sircar
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 05:47 PM IST
Kishore Kumar loved to see himself as a patron of the arts and would often say that Satyajit Ray's critically acclaimed 'Pather Panchali' would not have been made without his help. This is just one of the interesting anecdotes filmmaker Shoojit Sircar chanced upon while researching for his biopic on the legendary singer-actor-director.
'Dev D' is not like Sudhir Mishra's 'Aur Devdas': Anurag Kashyap
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 05:46 PM IST
Director Anurag Kashyap, whose forthcoming 'Dev D' is a modern-day take on Sarat Chandra's novel 'Devdas', maintains that his film is not at all like Sudhir Mishra's 'Aur Devdas'.
Film's script matters most to me: Sharman Joshi
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 05:44 PM IST
Actor Sharman Joshi, who played a very different role in Onir's 'Sorry Bhai', says that the script is his top priority when he chooses a film.
'New York' to be Yash Raj's first release in 2009
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 05:43 PM IST
National Award-winning director Kabir Khan's film 'New York' will be Yash Raj Film's first release of 2009.
Chitrangada a deadly mixture of looks, talent: Sanjay Suri (Film Snippets)
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 05:42 PM IST
Actor Sanjay Suri, who co-produced and acted in 'Sorry Bhai', can't stop raving about his co-star Chitrangada Singh.
Captured terrorist to be taken to Mumbai court Thursday
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:56 AM IST
Terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Amir alias Kasab, the lone terrorist captured during the Nov 26 attack in Mumbai, will be presented before a court here Thursday, a high-ranking police official said.
Ahmedabad gets its first Marks and Spencer store
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:56 AM IST
UK-based retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S) Wednesday opened its first exclusive store here.
Two detained in Gujarat after survey raises suspicion
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:55 AM IST
Two men, preparing a survey of an area near Jamnagar, have been detained by the Gujarat police's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for questioning though their employer insists they had all requisite clearances from authorities.
Orissa minister resigns over sex scandal
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:54 AM IST
Orissa Minister Manmohan Samal, who was under pressure to quit over his alleged involvement in a sex scandal, Wednesday submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, but maintained that he was innocent.
Olympian Sattar among three former footballers helped by FPA
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:53 AM IST
The Football Players Association (FPA) Wednesday gave Rs.163,000 each to three former players who donned the Indian colours with distinction and are in need of financial help.
Shah Rukh's 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' sees heavy booking
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:51 AM IST
The film industry and movie buffs are pinning their hopes on Shah Rukh Khan to deliver the next big hit of the year with the upcoming 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi', the advance bookings of which have been 'terrific'.
Issue mobile user card with every phone connection: CII
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:50 AM IST
The government should issue mobile user card to every customer through post offices to avoid the misuse of phone connections by terrorists and other miscreants, an industry lobby said Wednesday.
Kerala bureaucrat suspended for criticising Achuthanandan's office
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:50 AM IST
Kerala bureaucrat K. Suresh Kumar, who criticised Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan's private secretary S. Rajendran for not helping out his boss, was suspended from service Wednesday evening.
Dunlop must be given government incentives: Mamata
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:49 AM IST
West Bengal's main opposition Trinamool Congress Wednesday demanded that the state government give the promised incentives to tyre maker Dunlop India so as to facilitate the reopening of its Sahaganaj factory in neighbouring Hooghly district.
Congress to analyse its Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh poll reverses
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:47 AM IST
Taking a serious note of the party's failure to capture power in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ruled states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, the Congress Wednesday decided to examine what went wrong in its campaign in these states.
New pan-India luxury tourist train to showcase heritage
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:46 AM IST
A new luxury train that will showcase the best of Indian heritage will soon trundle down the railway tracks across the country.
Orissa assembly adjourned over Kandhamal violence
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:45 AM IST
The Orissa assembly Wednesday witnessed several disruptions before being adjourned as opposition parties led by the Congress demanded a white paper from the government on the communal violence in Kandhamal district in August and September.
FMCG sector to grow by 25 percent despite slowdown: Assocham
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:44 AM IST
Despite the global economic slowdown, the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in India will grow at 25 percent and reach $25 billion, a report by an industry lobby released Wednesday said.
Teenager immolates self after getting ticked off
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:43 AM IST
A teenaged boy committed suicide by setting himself on fire in his northwest Delhi house after he was scolded by his father, a constable in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the police said Wednesday.
Apex court seeks visuals of Baalu's remarks against judges
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:43 AM IST
The Supreme Court Wednesday sought the visuals of the alleged contemptuous remarks Surface Transport Minister T.R. Baalu made against the apex court judges last year while enforcing a shutdown in Tamil Nadu defying court orders.
Ford, General Motors, Skoda slash prices
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:42 AM IST
A few days after the government reduced the central value-added tax (Cenvat) by four percent, auto majors Skoda India, Ford and General Motors Wednesday announced price cuts to pass on the benefit to customers.
With Mumbai on mind, US sends Kerry, Negroponte to India
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:41 AM IST
With India wary of 'token strikes' by Pakistan on terror camps, the US is set to step up pressure on Islamabad to take concrete action in a bid to defuse tensions in the region. The US is sending Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte and influential Democratic Senator John Kerry here later this week.
Duleep Trophy will be a knockout tournament this season
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:40 AM IST
The unavailability of an overseas team has forced the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to convert the Duleep Trophy into a knock-out tournament.
Metro's east Delhi project gets court nod
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:38 AM IST
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Wednesday got the nod from the Delhi High Court to proceed with its project in east Delhi that residents were opposing as they alleged that the land was illegally allotted for the mass transport project.
Downturn dampens hiring prospects in India: Survey
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:27 AM IST
Corporate India is increasingly getting affected by the global downturn, with a number of companies either freezing completely or halving their recruitment plans, a survey by global employment service provider Manpower Inc said Wednesday.
Coast Guard conducts pollution response exercise
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:26 AM IST
The Indian Coast Guard Wednesday conducted an exercise off the Orissa coast near the port town of Paradip to assess the response to oil spill and other pollutions, an official said.
India intensifies pressure on banning JuD, wants fugitives back
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:25 AM IST
With Pakistan dilly-dallying over banning a militant outfit suspected of plotting the Mumbai attacks, India
Pregnant woman jumps to death in Delhi
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:24 AM IST
A 19-year-old woman who was three months pregnant committed suicide by jumping from the second floor of her house in southwest Delhi Wednesday, the police said.
Mumbai terror toll: 173 or 179?
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:23 AM IST
A day after Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed told the UN that the Mumbai terrorist attacks killed 179 people, a senior Maharashtra official Wednesday put the toll at 173.
Vaiko flays government for 'ignoring' Sri Lankan general's remarks
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:22 AM IST
MDMK leader Vaiko Wednesday assailed the central government for 'virtually ignoring' Sri Lankan Army chief Sarath Fonseka's derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu politicians.
Sheila Dikshit to be Delhi chief minister again
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:21 AM IST
The Congress Wednesday chose Sheila Dikshit to be Delhi's chief minister for a third consecutive term, making her the longest serving woman chief minister in the country.
ECB gives nod to second cricket Test at Mohali
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:20 AM IST
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Wednesday formally gave its clearance for the second test match to be played between England and India at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here from Dec 19.
Verma takes seven-shot lead in NCR Cup golf
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:19 AM IST
Gagan Verma continued his dominance at the Gannon Dunkerley NCR Cup and Delhi State Championships with a tidy two-under 70 to stay on top of the leaderboard here Wednesday.
Netmagic ropes in vendors to service small, medium units
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:19 AM IST
Managed IT services provider Netmagic Solutions has entered into strategic alliances with four independent software vendors (ISVs) to meet infrastructure and data centre requirements of small and medium businesses (SMBs), the company said Wednesday.
Rahul Mahajan wants to be called 'Bhaiya' on TV show
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:18 AM IST
'Bigg Boss' participant Rahul Mahajan, who will be judging a children's stand-up comedy reality show along with actor-director Sachin Pilgaonkar, said he has asked the participants to address him as 'Bhaiya' and warned them of cutting points if they called him 'uncle'.
Punjab to get two medi-cities with rural focus
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:17 AM IST
Punjab's Mohali and Hoshiarpur districts would by next year have two medi-cities focusing on the needs of the rural populace, the sponsoring group said here Wednesday.
Sensuality at its best in Kingfisher's 2009 calendar
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:16 AM IST
Bold and beautiful beauties from around the globe will soon adorn your walls as the Kingfisher's 2009 calendar promises to scorch and soothe your senses for the next 12 months with its electric mix of sensuality and simplicity.
ASI official faces disproportionate wealth case
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:15 AM IST
70-year old Dalit woman raped in Uttar Pradesh village
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:14 AM IST
A 70-year old Dalit woman was raped after her son and daughter-in-law were shot and injured in an Uttar Pradesh village. A rapist has been arrested while three others are absconding, a police official said Wednesday.
25 injured in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri clashes
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:13 AM IST
At least 25 people, including 10 policemen, were injured Wednesday following clashes between rival Gorkhaland groups at Hamiltonganj in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district, an official said.
Global meltdown affects foreign tourist arrivals in India
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:12 AM IST
It is official now. For the first time in six years, the number of tourists coming to India has come down - thanks to the global meltdown. And there could be further bad news in the wake of the Mumbai terror attack.
Jharkhand villagers protest land take-over for power plants
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:11 AM IST
Hundreds of villagers and social worker Medha Patkar Wednesday linked their hands together to protest land acquisition by the state government in Dumka district of Jharkhand.
Dhoni, Pietersen remain cool
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:10 AM IST
The two media conferences Wednesday provided an excellent case study of the two rival captains, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Kevin Pietersen.
Heavy security blanket
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:09 AM IST
The other 'hot' topic doing the rounds here is the heavy security blanket. It gets much tighter to the point of being oppressive in the team hotel, the Taj Connemara, as an Indian player demonstrated when he argued with the security personnel who insisted on frisking his visitor.
Threat of rain looms large over Test match
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:08 AM IST
Nature has a way of mocking at mortals. For all the ballyhoo about wet weather and threat of cyclone, Wednesday dawned a bright, sunny day much to the relief of the city that is just about recovering from cyclone Nisha's havoc.
England loves India: Pietersen (Test Diary)
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:07 AM IST
While the England cricket team's gesture to donate half their match fees from the first Test for Mumbai victims is highly appreciated, skipper Kevin Pietersen said the decision to return for the series had much to do with the sentiments of the team.
BSP promises to do an Uttar Pradesh in Jammu and Kashmir
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:06 AM IST
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) would bring development to the doorsteps of people in Jammu and Kashmir, party president and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati said here Wednesday.
Goa police trying to hush up another minor's rape?
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:06 AM IST
The Goa police, already drawing flak for their handling of a German minor's rape involving a state minister's son, are in a controversy again, this time over another minor girl's alleged rape.
Imperial purchase on schedule, says ONGC
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:05 AM IST
The state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) will complete the buyout of UK's Imperial Energy as per the schedule, its chairman R.S. Sharma said here Wednesday.
Kerala minister, five others to be booked in sex case
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:04 AM IST
A court in Kerala Wednesday asked the police to register a case against six people, including Kerala Health Minister P.K. Sreemathi and two officials in Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan's office over allegedly hiding a file containing information about a sex case.
BJP government in Madhya Pradesh to take office Friday
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:03 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is set to be sworn-in for his second term Friday and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sources said Wednesday that he had got a free hand to choose his cabinet colleagues.
Lawyer held in Jharkhand for Maoist links
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:02 AM IST
A lawyer was Wednesday arrested in Jharkhand's Palamau district for alleged links to Maoist rebels, police said.
Working with new directors is risky: Katrina Kaif
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 11:01 AM IST
Having worked with established directors like Vipul Shah, David Dhawan, Anees Bazmee and Subhash Ghai, Bollywood's reigning queen Katrina Kaif says although it is risky to work with new directors, she is open to the idea.
Economic meltdown will spur cyber theft: Report
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 10:51 AM IST
Another repercussion of the emerging global economic crisis is the spurt in cyber crimes, especially online theft, if the report of a leading anti-virus solution provider released Tuesday in the US is anything to go by.
Maradona wants a soccer project to return to Kolkata
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 10:50 AM IST
The highly instinctive Diego Maradona took the organisers of his visit here by surprise more than once. But the soccer legend's childlike simplicity has become the talking point of those who came in close contact with him during the two-day trip to the city.
Realty, metal stocks drive equity markets up
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 10:49 AM IST
Buoyed by realty and metal stocks, Indian equities markets gained Wednesday with a key index closing 5.37 percent or 493 points higher than Monday's close.
Facing rape charge, Goa minister's son cries trial by media
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 10:48 AM IST
Counsel for Goa Education Minster Atanasio Monserrate's son Rohit told the court here Wednesday that his client has been harassed and convicted by the media for the rape of a 14-year-old German girl 'even before the trial'.
Dedicated medicine unit for sportspersons set up in Delhi
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 10:45 AM IST
Keeping the 2010 Commonwealth Games in mind, the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC) in the capital has set up a dedicated sports medicine unit which will specifically provide diagnosis and treatment to sportspersons.
Congress government in Mizoram to be sworn-in Thursday
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 10:44 AM IST
A Congress government in Mizoram headed by Lalthanhawla will be sworn-in Thursday, an official said here Wednesday.
States have responsibilities, but not resources: Hooda
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 10:43 AM IST
Seeking a greater share of the revenue generated by the centre for states, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda Wednesday said that while the states have been assigned a wide range of functions and responsibilities, they were not allocated matching resources.
Kerala opposition walks out over Achuthanandan's office feud
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 10:42 AM IST
The entire Kerala opposition Wednesday walked out of the state assembly, claiming that the factionalism in Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) was hampering work at Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan's office.
Kolkata residents suffer as private buses go off roads
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 10:42 AM IST
It was the common man who suffered most as all private and mini-buses kept off the roads Wednesday in support of a 24-hour shutdown called by the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist's (CPI-M) trade union arm across West Bengal.
BJP will continue to be hard on terrorism: Jaitley
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 10:41 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will continue to be 'hard on terrorism', the party's national general secretary Arun Jaitley said here Wednesday.
'Pakistan must hand over terrorists for trial in India'
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 10:40 AM IST
The terrorists arrested in Pakistan on suspicion of being involved in the Mumbai attacks must be handed over to India for trial in this country, a central minister said here Wednesday.
Congress, MNF increased votes share in Mizoram
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 10:39 AM IST
The main opposition Congress has increased its votes share by about eight percent compared to the last assembly election in 2003 in Mizoram after it inflicted a humiliating defeat on the Mizo National Front (MNF).
Foreign airlines gain as Indian carriers cut international services
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 10:38 AM IST
Off-spinner Swann to make debut against India
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 10:37 AM IST
England off-spinner Graeme Swann is all set to make his debut in the Test match against India here Thursday.
Wipro offers disaster recovery service to enterprises
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 10:37 AM IST
Wipro Infotech will offer a disaster recovery assurance service to enterprises in India and the Middle East to meet the desired recovery objectives when disasters occur, the IT bellwether said Wednesday.
Ludhiana imam issues 'fatwa' against Chander Mohan
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 10:36 AM IST
The chief cleric of Ludhiana's main mosque has issued a 'fatwa’ (religious edict) against former Haryana deputy chief minister Chander Mohan for embracing Islam to illegally marry for the second time and said he should be jailed.
Elegance meets rustic earthiness in Dhanjal's collection
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 10:35 AM IST
Taking inspiration from the earthy tones of nature, designer Priyanjali Dhanjal has unveiled her autumn/winter collection that has a rustic feel to it and elegantly blends nature's earthiness with an understated look.
Important to win series and end year on a high, says Dhoni
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 10:29 AM IST
India
Spotlight back on cricket in Chennai
by
Bhavesh
on Wed 10 Dec 2008 10:26 AM IST
England team's character would be on test as Kevin Pietersen's beleaguered side take on a rampant India in the first Test at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, here Thursday. |
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