IFE India-2008, a three-day food, drink and hospitality exhibition, opened here Tuesday with the participation of over 300 exhibitors from 24 countries.
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Tuesday, December 2
Embarrassed Left refuses to back Achuthanandan
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 05:53 PM IST
A visibly embarrassed Left Tuesday refused to come out openly in support of Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan after his sharp remarks on being snubbed by the father of slain commando Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan. While some passed it off as a 'Kerala' matter, some said the 'old age' of the chief minister could have provoked the reaction.
Agra tourism industry takes bad hit after Mumbai attacks
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 05:53 PM IST
Agra's tourism industry has been severely hit by the terror strikes in Mumbai that targetted 10 locations across the city, including two luxury hotels
LPG cylinder explodes in Lucknow, creates panic
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 05:51 PM IST
Panic prevailed in Lucknow Tuesday afternoon after an LPG cylinder burst, an official said.
Larson and Toubro gets orders worth Rs.14.5 bn
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 05:50 PM IST
Engineering and construction giant Larson and Toubro (L&T) Tuesday said its newly formed building and factories operating division has bagged orders worth Rs.14.5 billion for building offices.
Hyundai sales up in November on exports
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 05:50 PM IST
Bucking the current downward trend in auto sales, Hyundai Motor India, one of the leading car makers in the country, Tuesday reported 49 percent jump in November sales over the year-ago period, thanks to high exports.
Deshmukh summoned to Delhi by Congress high command
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 05:49 PM IST
With his fate hanging in balance, Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh was Tuesday summoned to Delhi by the Congress high command.
'No delay in troop despatch; aircrafts were on the ready'
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 05:48 PM IST
About 800 National Security Guard (NSG) commandos and other troops were ferried in five shuttles to Mumbai in an IL-76 transport aircraft belonging to the Aviation Research Centre and there was no time lost in transporting them Nov 26-27 after the city was attacked by terrorists, it was authoritatively learnt.
Achuthanandan's remarks invite sharp criticism
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 05:47 PM IST
Criticism poured in Tuesday over Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan's sharp remarks after being snubbed by the father of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, the National Security Guard (NS) commando killed in the terrorist attack in Mumbai. The Kerala assembly witnessed uproarious scenes over the issue and opposition activists brought a dog to the secretariat with the picture of Achuthanandan slung around its neck.
'Dil Kabaddi' - a comic take on infidelity in urban lives (Preview)
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 05:46 PM IST
After many movies have dealt with infidelity as an affair mostly brushed under the carpet, Anil Sharma (Senior's) debut venture 'Dil Kabaddi' releasing Friday takes a comic look at the issue.
India not considering military action against Pakistan
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 05:46 PM IST
India Tuesday said it was not considering military action against Pakistan at this stage but was waiting for Islamabad to act strongly against terrorists based in its territory responsible for terror attacks in the country.
Navy chief denies intelligence input on Mumbai terror attacks
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 05:45 PM IST
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta Tuesday termed the terrorist attack on Mumbai through the sea route as a 'systemic failure' and denied that any 'actionable intelligence input' was provided to the Navy beforehand.
Shiv Sena 'bans' Pakistani players, artistes in Mumbai
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 05:45 PM IST
The Shiv Sena will henceforth not permit any Pakistani player or cultural artiste to come and perform in Mumbai or Maharashtra, a senior party leader said here Tuesday.
Dhoni skips exam, college to make special arrangements
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 05:43 PM IST
Indian cricket skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is enrolled as a graduation student for a Bachelor's in Commerce (B.Com) at a college here, could not sit for his first semester exam, but the college said it would make special arrangements for him to answer it later.
Moderate polling in peaceful Mizoram
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 05:42 PM IST
Moderate polling was recorded Tuesday for the assembly elections in the northeastern state of Mizoram with about 30 percent voters exercising their franchise till midday.
Leopard injures four in Uttar Pradesh
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 05:42 PM IST
In yet another incident of attack by wild animals, four people were injured when a leopard attacked them in an Uttar Pradesh village, state forest officials said Tuesday.
Government did not react to alerts on Mumbai: Report
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 05:41 PM IST
Top government officials were Tuesday at a loss to explain why they did not react to information purported to have been given by the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India's external intelligence agency, pinpointing the time frame, route and the Mumbai locations that would be attacked by the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Three killed in Assam train bombing
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:50 PM IST
Violence erupted in Assam Tuesday with three people killed and more than 30 wounded in a powerful explosion inside a passenger train even as tribal militants gunned down two Hindi speaking migrants, officials said.
One night at the Taj Mahal hotel - survivor narrates terror ordeal
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:49 PM IST
We started our evening casually at The Taj Mahal Palace at the Crystal Ball Room. I got there at 9.35 p.m. Wednesday with my brother Manish for our friend's wedding reception. We hadn't been there 15 minutes when we heard sounds we dismissed as construction work or crackers. When the 'boom boom' went on and got nearer, it was apparent they were gunshots.
I say sorry and stand corrected: Simi Garewal (Interview)
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:48 PM IST
Bollywood's veteran actress Simi Garewal, who kicked up a storm with her comment on a TV show that slums in Mumbai can be seen sporting Pakistani flags, has apologised, saying she was wrong and stood corrected.
Mystery shrouds Japanese woman's death in Delhi hotel
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:47 PM IST
Uncertainty loomed large over the cause of the death of a 50-year-old Japanese woman, who was found dead in a central Delhi hotel Monday, a police officer said Tuesday.
Shiv Sena urges president to dismiss Maharashtra government
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:46 PM IST
A delegation of Shiv Sena members Tuesday met President Pratibha Patil here and urged her to immediately dissolve the state legislature and impose President's Rule as 'the people have lost faith' in the state government in the wake of the Mumbai terror strikes.
India awaiting Pakistan response on list of most wanted
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:28 PM IST
India Tuesday said it was waiting for a response from Pakistan over the extradition of 20 most wanted criminals who are said to be in that country and underlined that the international community was firmly behind New Delhi in the wake of the Mumbai attack.
Stage set for Internet Governance Forum meet in Hyderabad
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:27 PM IST
The stage is set for the third edition of Internet Governance Forum (IGF), the world's largest Internet congregation formed by the Union Nations Secretary General.
Valley has season's coldest day
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:26 PM IST
With the minimum temperature dropping to minus 2.5 degrees Celsius, Kashmir Valley had its season's coldest day Tuesday, officials of the meteorology department said.
Indian equities decline as US confirms recession
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:25 PM IST
A key Indian market index was ruling some 3.5 percent lower during intra-day trading Tuesday, with sentiments dampened by the US officially confirming a recession in the world's largest economy.
Mumbai massacre leaves Bollywood stars numbed, outraged
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:24 PM IST
There is a sense of shock, dismay and outrage among members of the film fraternity following the bloody terror strikes in Mumbai, India's entertainment and commercial capital. Though most of the stars have returned to work, they are not at ease as images of the massacre continue to haunt them.
Maoists pay tribute to slain soldiers of Mumbai terror attack
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:23 PM IST
A Maoist guerrilla outfit has paid tributes to the security force personnel 'who laid down their lives for the country' fighting terrorists during the Mumbai terror attack last week.
No trace of Reliance official abducted in Patna
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:22 PM IST
A Reliance Communications employee who was abducted from here last week is still untraceable and the family has not received any call for ransom, police said Tuesday.
Goa arrests 243 illegal migrants, steps up coastal security
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:21 PM IST
As many as 243 migrants illegally staying at a South Goa slum were arrested as part of measures undertaken by authorities to keep Goa terror free during the tourist season. The state has also taken steps to tighten security along its coastline, police said Tuesday.
Damage to terrorist-attacked hotels covered
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:19 PM IST
Damage to insured property due to actions of security personnel in an anti-terrorist operation is covered under the terrorism risk cover of fire insurance policies despite existence of an exclusion clause to the contrary, a top insurance official said here.
Economic crisis takes toll on Kolkata realtors
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:19 PM IST
The economic downturn has affected almost every sector in the country with realty being no exception. Though the city proper has avoided a steep fall in prices so far, realtors in Kolkata's suburbs have begun to feel the heat of depressed prices.
Assam terror victims share pain of Mumbai sufferers
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:18 PM IST
Young Purnima Begum and her four-year-old son Elvis were glued to the television for the past few days looking at the gory images of the Mumbai terror attacks.
'Meerabai Not Out' about star-struck cricket fan (Preview)
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:17 PM IST
While Rimi Sen fell for the charms and long locks of Indian cricket skipper M.S. Dhoni in the 2007 dud 'Hattrick', actress Mandira Bedi is star-struck about former Test captain Anil Kumble in 'Meerabai Not Out'.
Kerala backwaters now add yachting to tourism attractions
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:16 PM IST
Kerala backwaters, famous for their scenic beauty, snake boat races and huge house boats, offer you something more these days - a leisure ride on yachts.
Women take up arms to fight monkeys in Lucknow
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:15 PM IST
Fed up with the monkey menace in the Uttar Pradesh capital, homemakers here have taken up arms to scare them away.
Public anger against politicians reflects helplessness
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:15 PM IST
The unprecedented public outrage against politicians of all hues after the daring 60-hour terror atrocity on Mumbai's landmarks spawned from the sinking feeling that they had been left in the lurch.
Agro Tech showcases ultra modern farm equipment
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:14 PM IST
If the ongoing Agro Tech 2008 exhibition here is any indication, agri-machinery companies are still rolling out novel and ultra modern farm equipment in the Indian market although the average size of land holding of farmers has decreased considerably over the last few years.
Now, disabled-friendly Agra eases Taj experience
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:13 PM IST
Over the years, disabled visitors who came to see the Taj Mahal could only gaze at it from the entrance. Now, thanks to the efforts of the authorities they will be able to get a closer and more intimate view of the magnificent monument to love.
Smoking ban, really? Do we care, ask Kolkata residents
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:12 PM IST
It's been two months since a ban was imposed on smoking in public but here, in this crowded and chaotic metropolis, the ban order seems to have gone up in smoke with the enforcing agencies loathe to cracking the whip and lack of cooperation from citizens.
Three killed, 30 injured in Assam train bombing
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:11 PM IST
Three people were killed and over 30 wounded, some of them critically, in a powerful explosion Tuesday inside a passenger train in Assam, officials said.
Voting for Mizoram assembly elections begins
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:10 PM IST
Polling for the assembly elections in the northeastern state of Mizoram began Tuesday morning amid tight security, officials said.
One killed, 30 injured in Assam train blast
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:09 PM IST
At least one person was killed and 30 people were injured in a mysterious train blast in Assam Tuesday, police and railway sources said.
Vintage cars blaze colourful trail from Gurgaon to Neemrana Fort
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:08 PM IST
The stretch of the Delhi-Jaipur highway between Gurgaon and Neemrana in Rajasthan looked like the set of a period film as vintage cars and bikes cruised along, each vehicle with its own story to tell.
Irate tribals set CPI-M office ablaze in West Bengal
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:07 PM IST
Hundreds of agitated tribals Monday set ablaze a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) office in West Bengal's Maoist-hit Lalgarh region to protest alleged police excesses after the Nov 2 landmine blast in Salboni targetted at Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's convoy.
Not possible to get into fights with Akshay: Sanjay Dutt
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:03 PM IST
Contrary to reports about the two stars not seeing eye to eye, Sanjay Dutt and Akshay Kumar got along like a house on fire when they came together after 14 years to shoot the underwater thriller 'Blue'.
Mumbai terror attacks: India summons Pakistan envoy, wants 'strong action'
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 03:02 PM IST
India Monday made it clear that the bloody terror strikes in Mumbai were carried out by Pakistan-based militants and asked Islamabad to take 'strong action' against the 'elements responsible for this outrage' - a sign that ties between the two countries are headed for a rocky patch.
Churchill get past East Bengal 2-1
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 02:59 PM IST
Churchill Brothers pipped Kolkata outfit East Bengal 2-1 to move up to the third position in the I-League here Monday.
Indian model Diana Penty is new brand ambassador of Maybelline
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 02:58 PM IST
Indian model Diana Penty has replaced Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone as the new face of international cosmetics brand Maybelline New York. With this, she joins the ranks of international supermodels like Adriana Lima and Christy Turlington.
Security agencies in blame game over Mumbai attacks: BJP
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:53 PM IST
India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday criticised the government for the alleged blame game going on among the country's security agencies after the Mumbai terror attacks, and said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should put a stop to it.
US won't let terrorists to mar India-Pakistan ties: McCain
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:52 PM IST
US Senator John McCain, the Republican presidential candidate who lost the race to Barack Obama, Tuesday expressed solidarity with India in the wake of Mumbai's terror attacks and underlined that the US would not allow terrorists to provoke a confrontation between India and Pakistan.
Uttar Pradesh to recruit 158,000 policemen
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:51 PM IST
Barely a year after she sacked nearly 20,000 policemen, appointed by her predecessor Mulayam Singh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has announced her government will recruit 158,000 personnel for the state police force.
Mamata to support Congress candidate in Bengal by-election
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:49 PM IST
West Bengal's principal opposition party Trinamool Congress Tuesday decided to extend support to the Congress for the upcoming byelection from the Sujapur assembly constituency in Malda district.
Decision on Deshmukh's successor deferred by a day
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:48 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh got another breather Tuesday with the Congress leadership deferring by a day its decision on his resignation offer over the Mumbai terrorist attack. Speculations were also on that he may stay on.
Hindustan Motors launches mini-truck with Chinese collaboration
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:47 PM IST
Indian auto major Hindustan Motors Ltd (HML), which unveiled its 'HM-Shifeng Winner' mini commercial vehicle Tuesday, said it will launch two more variants of the mini-truck with Chinese collaboration.
CPI-M to support pro-industry Singur farmers
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:46 PM IST
Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Shyamal Chakraborty Tuesday said his party has decided to stand by the Singur farmers who willingly gave their farmlands for the Tata Motors small car factory in Hooghly district.
Bhopal gas tragedy: Delhiites pledge to detoxify country
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:41 PM IST
Hundreds of citizens of Delhi and representatives of civil society groups gathered at Jantar Mantar in the heart of the capital Tuesday evening to mark the 24th anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy and pledged to 'detoxify' the country.
PM chairs meeting on shielding India from global meltdown
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:40 PM IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday chaired a meeting of an apex group to discuss in detail a package of measures to help India out of the impact of the US recession and the global meltdown.
Terrorists aimed to create worldwide sensation: Mumbai Police
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:39 PM IST
All terrorists involved in the murderous Nov 26 attacks here had come from Pakistan, Mumbai Police Commissioner Hassan Gafoor said here Tuesday, adding that they were aiming to create an international sensation.
Bhopal gas tragedy victims take out torch rally
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:39 PM IST
Hundreds of survivors of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy Tuesday marched with torches and held a candlelight vigil outside the now defunct Union Carbide factory here on the eve of the 24th anniversary of the disaster.
Bharat Coking Coal ties up with Chinese firm
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:38 PM IST
China's Zhengzhou Coal Mining Machinery Co (ZMJ) will partner Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) in redeveloping its Moonidih colliery in Jharkhand, it was announced here Tuesday.
Hit by downturn, Wipro keeps 9,800 freshers waiting
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:37 PM IST
Reeling under the impact of global meltdown, Wipro Technologies Ltd has kept about 9,800 graduate engineers, hired from campuses last year, waiting to join the IT bellwether, a company official said here Tuesday.
Punjab Chief Minister opposes federal police agency
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:37 PM IST
Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal Tuesday opposed the move for a specialised federal police agency in the country and suggested that the central government instead should help in modernisation of state police forces.
Tata Steel net profit up 213 percent
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:36 PM IST
Tata Steel Ltd, one of the leading steel makers in the world, Tuesday said its consolidated net profit rose 213 percent for the quarter ended September 2008, boosted by its Anglo-Dutch unit Corus.
Left Front wins civic poll in Jhargram
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:35 PM IST
West Bengal's ruling Left Front (LF) Tuesday comfortably retained the Jhargram municipality, as the polls for four civic bodies in the state saw the voters opting for the status quo, notwithstanding the tribal agitation in West Midnapore.
Andhra police deny any arrest for Mumbai attacks
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:35 PM IST
Police in Andhra Pradesh Tuesday denied that a person was arrested on suspicion of links with terrorists involved in last week's attacks in Mumbai.
Pay-per-view service opens new revenue stream for film industry
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:32 PM IST
The pay-per-view (PPV) services, offered by the direct to home (DTH) satellite TV service providers, will soon become another lucrative revenue stream for the Indian film sector, an industry lobby said Tuesday.
Suniel Shetty surrenders in Chandigarh court, granted bail
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:31 PM IST
Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty surrendered before a court here Tuesday in a case relating to a dishonoured cheque and was immediately granted bail.
Temperature dips below zero in Himachal district
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:30 PM IST
Intense cold prevailed across the tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh, where minimum temperature of Keylong in Lahaul and Spiti district plummeted to minus 3.7 degrees Celsius Tuesday, the meteorological office said.
Kazakh film wins Golden Peacock at India film festival
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:29 PM IST
Celebrated Kazakh documentary film maker Sergei Dvortsevoy's film 'Tulpan' Tuesday won the Golden Peacock award and a cash prize of Rs.4 million on the concluding day of the 39th International Film Festival of India in Panaji.
Chargesheet filed against gangster Fazal-ur-Rehman
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:28 PM IST
Delhi Police Tuesday filed chargesheet in a city court against gangster Fazal-ur-Rehman for allegedly making extortion calls to a real estate developer and two other businessmen.
With songs, posters and candles, Indians will condemn terror
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:27 PM IST
Come one, come all! In an initiative to give voice to the angst and anguish of a shaken nation after the Mumbai terrorist attacks last week, people from all walks of life in six metros will come together Wednesday to condemn terror and demand a change in the system.
All terrorists were from Pakistan: Mumbai police
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:27 PM IST
All the terrorists involved in the murderous Nov 26 attacks here had come from Pakistan and they did not have any local assistance, Mumbai Police Commissioner Hassan Gafoor said here Tuesday.
Tata Motors' sales down 30 percent in November
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:24 PM IST
Auto major Tata Motors for the second consecutive month reported a considerable decline in its gross sales, with the November figures dropping over 30 percent compared to the year-ago period.
Food, wine exhibition opens in Delhi
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:24 PM IST
The sixth edition of IFE India-2008, a three-day food, drink and hospitality exhibition, opened here Tuesday with over 300 exhibitors from 24 countries participating.
Court notice to Delhi, Uttar Pradesh in Katara killing case
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:23 PM IST
The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued notice to the Delhi and Uttar Pradesh governments over a plea from Vikas and Vishal Yadav who have challenged their conviction in the 2002 murder of Nitish Katara.
Trade continues across Kashmir border
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:22 PM IST
Despite a chill in India-Pakistan ties following the Mumbai terror massacre, trade continued Tuesday between the two halves of Jammu and Kashmir divided between the two countries.
Trust net of marriage makes women vulnerable to HIV: experts
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:22 PM IST
Citing examples of sex workers who insist on using condoms with their customers but not with their partners at home, experts at the National Consultation for Women Living with HIV here Tuesday said that the 'trust net' of marriage makes women vulnerable to HIV.
Mumbai terror attack due to intelligence failure: Lalu
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 12:13 PM IST
The devastating terrorist attack in Mumbai was a case of intelligence failure and could have been avoided, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad said here Tuesday.
Poll panel gives clean chit to Deora
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:57 AM IST
The Election Commission Tuesday gave a clean chit to Petroleum Minister Murli Deora over his remarks on slashing petrol and diesel prices even while assembly polls are on.
Mumbai attacks won't affect investor confidence: US-India council
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:53 AM IST
The Nov 26 terror attacks at India's commercial capital of Mumbai will not affect investor confidence in the country and the terrorists' aim to cripple India's economic rise will fail, the US-India Business Council said Tuesday.
57 percent turnout in Delhi re-poll
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:52 AM IST
Re-polling passed off peacefully Tuesday at nine polling stations in three assembly constituencies of Delhi.
Special prayer in Punjab town against terrorism
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:51 AM IST
A Hindu religious group Tuesday began special prayers involving 250 priests in this Punjab town to 'reduce the effects of terrorism and economic meltdown on India', an organiser said.
Stepping down on moral grounds a Congress tradition: Singhvi
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:49 AM IST
Owning moral responsibility for any failure and stepping down from public offices has been a Congress tradition, the party said Tuesday as heads began to roll in the aftermath of the Mumbai terrorist attack.
Top seed Ranjeet advances in DSCL men's tennis nationals
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:48 AM IST
Top seed Ranjeet Virali Murugesan won both his singles and doubles matches in the DSCL men's national tennis championships at the DLTA courts here Tuesday.
An attack on India, says Tendulkar
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:47 AM IST
Sachin Tendulkar has described the terrorist attack on Mumbai as an attack on India and thanked commandos and policemen who took on the well armed killers in Mumbai.
Ikebana instructor felicitated by Japan's emperor
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:46 AM IST
Emperor of Japan Akihito has honoured Veena Dass, an Ikebana instructor, with 'The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays' for her outstanding contribution to the India-Japan relationship.
Kalam urges positive counter-terror methods
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:46 AM IST
Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Tuesday called for developing 'positive counter-terrorism methods' to eliminate the scourge.
Parliament, not court, can decide on homosexuality: counsel
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:45 AM IST
The central government, in a written submission before the Delhi High Court Tuesday, questioned the power of judiciary to legalise homosexuality in the country. 'The court is not the authority to decide what should be the law or what should not be the law,' it said.
Rebel group owns up Assam bombing, five killed
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:44 AM IST
A tribal militant group Tuesday claimed responsibility for the train bombing in Assam that killed three people and wounded 30 more, besides the gunning down of two Hindi-speakers.
World doubles squash postponed
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:43 AM IST
The scheduled World Doubles squash tournament to be held here from Dec 15-21, has been postponed following withdrawal of the Australian team and possibility of other pull-out after the terror strikes in Mumbai.
Hyderabad to get special force to fight terror
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:43 AM IST
Hyderabad will soon have a special force to deal with terrorist attacks, city police commissioner B. Prasad Rao said Tuesday.
Mizoram records 75 percent turnout in peaceful poll
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:42 AM IST
Voting to elect a new government in the northeastern state of Mizoram ended peacefully Tuesday with at least 75 percent people exercising their franchise.
McCain seeks Pakistan's cooperation over Mumbai probe
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:41 AM IST
Republican leader John McCain Tuesday made an unscheduled visit to India and asked Pakistan to offer cooperation 'as quickly and efficiently as possible' over the Mumbai terrorist massacre.
Railways announce compensation for Mumbai terror victims
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:40 AM IST
The ministry of railways Tuesday announced a compensation of Rs.1 million each for the families of all passengers and railway staff who died in the Nov 26 terror attack at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) in Mumbai.
Cricket board officials approach apex court to delay trial
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:40 AM IST
Four top officials of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Tuesday approached the Supreme Court against Calcutta High Court's order to put them on trial for allegedly lying to it to justify removal of a board member in December 2006.
Congress, MNF hopeful of victory in Mizoram
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:39 AM IST
The ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) and the main opposition Congress in Mizoram exuded confidence of forming the next government in the state as polling to the state legislative asembly ended Tuesday with a turnout of at least 75 percent.
Indian boxers confident of a good show in World Cup
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:38 AM IST
After an inspiring show at the Olympics, Indian boxers sans Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh will be back in action in the World Cup in Moscow starting Dec 9.
India, US to discuss Mumbai terror attacks Wednesday
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:38 AM IST
India is likely to share emerging evidence against elements in Pakistan in the Mumbai terror attacks when External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee meets US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Wednesday.
Karat apologises after fury over Achuthanandan's 'dog' remark
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:36 AM IST
People across India reacted with shock and dismay over Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan's remark that even a 'dog' would not visit the house of commando Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed fighting terrorists in Mumbai, with some demanding the Marxist leader's resignation.
India, Arab world boosts ties, sign pact
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:35 AM IST
India and the Arab world, home to nearly five-million-strong Indian diaspora, Tuesday took a defining step to cement their friendly ties by setting up a cooperation forum and agreed to intensify their cooperation in combating terrorism.
Bhopal gas tragedy: 24 years on, the trauma continues
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:34 AM IST
Twenty-four years have passed since the world's worst man-made disaster - Bhopal gas tragedy - occurred. But despite the passage of time the trauma continues for the survivors of that fateful night of Dec 2-3, 1984, when over 40 tonnes of methyl isocyanate (MIC) spewed out of the now defunct Union Carbide's pesticide plant here.
CPI-M should pack off Achuthanandan: Lalu Prasad
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:34 AM IST
A livid Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Tuesday said Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan should be 'packed off' for his derogatory remarks at the family of commando Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed by terrorists in Mumbai.
Toonz, Marvel tie up for second part of X-Men series
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:33 AM IST
Singapore-based animation major Toonz Entertainment Pte Ltd has tied up with Marvel Animation to produce the second part of the popular animated television series 'Wolverine and the X-Men', a top official said here Tuesday.
Naqvi draws flak for remarks against women protesters
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:32 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) vice-president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi is drawing flak for his remarks that some women 'wearing lipstick and powder' were running down politicians in Mumbai, with a group holding protests outside the party headquarters here Tuesday.
US recession has India Inc, economists worried
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:31 AM IST
With recession now confirmed for the first time since 2001 in the US - India's largest market for goods and services - the industry and economists are worried alike, particularly over its impact on exports and stock markets.
Glittering line-up of authors for Jaipur Literary Festival
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:06 AM IST
Bookworms can look forward to a carnival in January when Jaipur will play host to a galaxy of authors like Vikram Seth, Chetan Bhagat, Hari Kunzru, Micheal Ondaatje, Pico Iyer and Patrick French during the fourth edition of the Jaipur Literary Festival.
PM to begin premier science institute's centenary fete
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:04 AM IST
Undeterred by the recent terror attacks in Mumbai and to send a strong signal that 'it’s business as usual’, the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is decking-up to host Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday to formally herald its centenary celebrations.
Kerala chief minister should quit for 'dog' remark, say people
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:02 AM IST
Outraged by Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan's remarks against the family of commando Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed fighting terrorists in Mumbai, people across the country Tuesday demanded his resignation and some are planning a campaign against him. Click here to view complete article
Indian Navy chief slams TV coverage of Mumbai attacks
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:57 AM IST
Indian Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta Tuesday criticized the Indian electronic media for its allegedly unrestrained coverage of the Mumbai terror attack, including the live telecast of the anti-terror operation.
FBI, Scotland Yard helping in cracking Mumbai conspiracy
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:56 AM IST
India has decided to intensify cooperation with investigative agencies of other countries, a move that is likely to put extra pressure on Pakistan to come clean on its alleged involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks, said a top intelligence official.
Polling ends in Mizoram with 70 percent turnout
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:54 AM IST
Voting to elect a new government in the northeastern state of Mizoram ended peacefully Tuesday with about 70 percent people exercising their franchise.
Transafe Services profit up 130 percent
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:52 AM IST
Logistics equipment provider Transafe Services Ltd posted a growth of 55 percent in turnover and 130 percent in profit after tax (PAT) in the first six months this fiscal compared to the year-ago period, the company announced here Tuesday.
India waiting for Pakistan's response, keeps options open (Second Lead, changing dateline)
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:51 AM IST
India Tuesday kept its options open in dealing with Pakistan and said it was awaiting Islamabad's response to its demand for strong action against militants based on its territory whom New Delhi blames for engineering Mumbai's bloody terror strikes.
To preserve heritage, government planning special centre
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:50 AM IST
The government is planning to set up a Centre for Management of Cultural Resources and also a network of Indian Institutes of Art and Culture on the lines of the IITs to safeguard India's rich heritage, Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni said here Tuesday.
High Court sets aside opposition legislator's election
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:50 AM IST
The Madras High Court Tuesday set aside the election of a woman AIADMK legislator Glory Chandra from Rajapalayam for reportedly producing a false certificate claiming scheduled caste status.
VOA launches 'America Live' for Indian viewers
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:48 AM IST
Voice of America (VOA), a multimedia international broadcasting service funded by the US government, has joined hands with Zee News, a leading Indian news and current affairs channel, to broadcast its popular programme 'America Live' for Indian viewers.
Sonia to visit Jammu & Kashmir for canvassing Wednesday
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:48 AM IST
Congress president Sonia Gandhi is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday to address public meetings in Uri in north Kashmir and Doda in Jammu region in support of party candidates.
Argentina tour an acid-test for India hockey colts
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:47 AM IST
The Indian junior hockey team will test its crack combination in the away Test series against Argentina from Dec 8-14.
Indian equities recover after US recession drags indices
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:46 AM IST
A key Indian market index recovered ground Monday after it fell over 3.5 percent during intra-day trading Tuesday, with sentiments dampened by the US officially confirming a recession in the world's largest economy.
Sinking pirate vessel was within law: Navy chief
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:45 AM IST
The sinking of a pirate craft in the Gulf of Aden by the stealth frigate INS Tabar last month was not 'wrong' and it was well 'within law', Indian Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta said Tuesday.
Jamnagar sets up quick reponse team to deal with terror
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:45 AM IST
Gujarat's coastal Jamnagar police have formed a Quick Response Team equipped with AK47 rifles, bullet-proof jackets and other anti-terror gear to check public places and avert any possible terror attack.
Mumbai studio partially damaged in fire
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:44 AM IST
A studio in a western suburb of Mumbai, where a number of television serials are shot, was partially damaged in a fire that broke out in an adjacent industrial unit, officials said Tuesday.
Pakistan delegation not attending international conference
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:43 AM IST
Indian origin guest recounts terror at Taj hotel
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:42 AM IST
Praful Patel, an Indian origin man from Uganda who lives in Britain, was terrified when he heard a loud knock on the door of his Taj Mahal Hotel room in the middle of the night in Mumbai. He thought the terrorists were outside and would kill him if he opened the door - but thankfully, it was a commando who had come to save him.
Fire breaks out at Sena Bhavan in Delhi
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:41 AM IST
A major fire broke out Tuesday at the Sena Bhavan, close to the highly secured president's house in the Indian capital.
BJP, Congress locked in a close fight in Rajasthan
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:40 AM IST
Rajasthan, the largest state of India, is likely to witness a close contest between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress as it goes to polls Thursday to elect a 200-member assembly.
Sister Abhaya was hacked to death with axe: CBI
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:39 AM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is investigating the 1992 murder of Sister Abhaya, told a court here Tuesday that she was hacked to death with an axe by the two priests and a nun arrested in the case, 16 years after her death.
Franchise India ties up with US-based Francorp
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:38 AM IST
City-based Franchise India Holdings Ltd Tuesday announced it has entered into a partnership agreement with the global franchise consultant major Francorp Inc of the US to attract more companies to India through the franchise model.
Mumbai terror attack a systemic failure: navy chief
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:37 AM IST
Indian Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta Tuesday attributed the Mumbai terror attack to a 'systemic failure' and said they had no prior 'actionable' intelligence inputs.
Top seed Ranjeet storms into DSCL national tennis quarters
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:36 AM IST
Top seed Ranjeet Virali Murugesan proved too good for teenager Prateek Bhambri as he knocked him down 6-1, 6-2 to enter the quarter-final of the DSCL men's national tennis at the DLTA stadium here Tuesday.
Security tightened in Orissa as Maoists begin 'motivation week'
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:35 AM IST
Security was beefed up in five Maoist-affected districts of Orissa Tuesday as the rebels began observing the 'Peoples Liberation Guerrilla Army Week' to motivate their cadre to step up the battle against the government, police said.
Karat apologises for Achuthanandan's 'dog' remark
by
Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:34 AM IST
Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) general secretary Prakash Karat Tuesday described as 'regrettable' Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan's derogatory remarks directed at the family of commando Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed by terrorists in Mumbai.
India expresses strong concern over Gaza blockade
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:33 AM IST
India Tuesday reiterated its strong concern over Israel's months-long blockade of Gaza strip, saying there could be 'no justification for the denial of essential supplies, including food and fuel, to the civilian population' in the territory.
I was proved wrong, no backlash against Muslims: Abbas Tyrewala
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Bhavesh
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:25 AM IST
Filmmaker Abbas Tyrewala says that as an Indian Muslim, he was scared of a backlash against the community in the aftermath of the terror strikes in Mumbai, but is glad that he was proven wrong. |
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