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Wednesday, August 20
Hyderabad tightens security for Hindu festival
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Hyderabad, July 27 (IANS) The 'Bonalu' festival began here Sunday as the police made elaborate security arrangements against the backdrop of serial blasts in Bangalore and Ahmedabad.
PMK-owned TV channel to air controversial soap
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Chennai, July 27 (IANS) A Tamil TV channel owned by the PMK party is set to air yet another controversial serial based on a real life incident involving former chief minister M.G. Ramachandran.
PMK-owned TV channel to air controversial soap
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Chennai, July 27 (IANS) A Tamil TV channel owned by the PMK party is set to air yet another controversial serial based on a real life incident involving former chief minister M.G. Ramachandran.
Hyderabad tightens security for Hindu festival
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Hyderabad, July 27 (IANS) The 'Bonalu' festival began here Sunday as the police made elaborate security arrangements against the backdrop of serial blasts in Bangalore and Ahmedabad.
Nokia ties up with wildlife fund to save tiger
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Mobile handset maker Nokia has joined hands with wildlife conservation organisation World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)-India, to support the tiger conservation initiatives in the country, the company announced Sunday.
PMK-owned TV channel to air controversial soap
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Chennai, July 27 (IANS) A Tamil TV channel owned by the PMK party is set to air yet another controversial serial based on a real life incident involving former chief minister M.G. Ramachandran.
Nokia ties up with wildlife fund to save tiger
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Mobile handset maker Nokia has joined hands with wildlife conservation organisation World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)-India, to support the tiger conservation initiatives in the country, the company announced Sunday.
Rs.102 mn worth gold, cash robbed from Chennai showroom
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Chennai, July 27 (IANS) Gold jewellery and cash worth over Rs.102 million were looted from a shop in the heart of the city Sunday afternoon, the police said.
Leopard kills villager
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Patna, July 27 (IANS) A leopard killed a man and injured nearly a dozen villagers in Bihar, police sources said Sunday.
Bloggers vent anger, pain at serial bomb blasts
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The serial blasts in Ahmedabad and Bangalore have evoked anger and strong condemnation of bloggers, who have given vent to their feelings online as the terrorist attacks have left at least 46 people killed.
Terrorists lurking in Nagpur, warns Muslim activist
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Nagpur, July 27 (IANS) A Muslim activist who created a flutter after the Jaipur bomb blasts by disclosing that his weekly newspaper 'Iman Ki Awaz' had predicted the bombings now says that similar 'terror activities' are underway in Nagpur and other p
Two killed in robbery at policeman's house
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Modi Nagar (Ghaziabad), July 27 (IANS) Bandits broke into a Delhi Police constable's house here, killed his wife and father-in-law and seriously injured his child before fleeing with cash and jewellery worth Rs.500,000.
Terrorists lurking in Nagpur, warns Muslim activist
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Nagpur, July 27 (IANS) A Muslim activist who created a flutter after the Jaipur bomb blasts by disclosing that his weekly newspaper 'Iman Ki Awaz' had predicted the bombings now says that similar 'terror activities' are underway in Nagpur and other p
Software industry revenue growth dips to 24 percent: Report
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) India's information technology (IT) industry was hit by a slowdown in 2007-08, causing the revenue growth of the top 20 players to drop to 24 percent from 41 percent the year before, an industry survey released Sunday said.
India, Brazil, South Africa to push for health cooperation
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The health ministers of India, Brazil and South Africa will meet here Monday and Tuesday to push forward their cooperation in the health sector.
India, Brazil, South Africa to push for health cooperation
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The health ministers of India, Brazil and South Africa will meet here Monday and Tuesday to push forward their cooperation in the health sector.
Software industry revenue growth dips to 24 percent: Report
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) India's information technology (IT) industry was hit by a slowdown in 2007-08, causing the revenue growth of the top 20 players to drop to 24 percent from 41 percent the year before, an industry survey released Sunday said.
Software industry revenue growth dips to 24 percent: Report
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) India's information technology (IT) industry was hit by a slowdown in 2007-08, causing the revenue growth of the top 20 players to drop to 24 percent from 41 percent the year before, an industry survey released Sunday said.
Be ready for coalitions, Mayawati tells BSP
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Lucknow, July 27 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Sunday told party MPs and ministers about the importance and usefulness of coalition governments, party sources said.
Four Maoist guerrillas arrested in Jharkhand
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Ranchi, July 27 (IANS) Four Maoist guerrillas were arrested Sunday from Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district, the police said.
CPI-M urges government to identify root of terror
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) Describing the serial blasts in Bangalore and Ahmedabad as horrific, the Commmunist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Sunday called upon the government and the security agencies to take serious measures and 'track down the root o
Be ready for coalitions, Mayawati tells BSP
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Lucknow, July 27 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Sunday told party MPs and ministers about the importance and usefulness of coalition governments, party sources said.
Stop praising me, work for party, Rahul says
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Hyderabad, July 27 (IANS) Congress leaders who want to get noticed by party general secretary Rahul Gandhi by raising slogans and lavishing praise on him learnt a bitter lesson.
3,000 more policemen deployed in Delhi
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Delhi Police sounding a high alert Sunday deployed additional 3,000 policemen to foil any terror attack in the wake of the serial terror blasts in Bangalore and Ahmedabad that killed at least 46 people.
Stop praising me, work for party, Rahul says
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Hyderabad, July 27 (IANS) Congress leaders who want to get noticed by party general secretary Rahul Gandhi by raising slogans and lavishing praise on him learnt a bitter lesson.
CPI-M urges government to identify root of terror
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) Describing the serial blasts in Bangalore and Ahmedabad as horrific, the Commmunist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Sunday called upon the government and the security agencies to take serious measures and 'track down the root o
Security 'adequate' in Sarojini market, but CCTV cameras are down
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) It is a case of once bitten twice shy for the shopaholic's favourite Sarojini Nagar market in south Delhi, which was hit by a major terror strike three years ago, as it has stepped up security measures following the serial b
Protests in curfew-bound Jammu, leaders arrested
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Jammu, July 27 (IANS) Despite a curfew, people in Jammu held protests against the government and raised slogans demanding return of a piece of land to the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB). Leaders of various organisations, including BJP's state unit
Protests in curfew-bound Jammu, leaders arrested
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Jammu, July 27 (IANS) Despite a curfew, people in Jammu held protests against the government and raised slogans demanding return of a piece of land to the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB). Leaders of various organisations, including BJP's state unit
Protests in curfew-bound Jammu, leaders arrested
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:55 PM IST
Jammu, July 27 (IANS) Despite a curfew, people in Jammu held protests against the government and raised slogans demanding return of a piece of land to the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB). Leaders of various organisations, including BJP's state unit
Bollywood on terror trail (Weekly Roundup)
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:54 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) When terrorism is the hottest topic of discussion all around, then how can fable-tellers and dream merchants of Bollywood be far behind?
Trinamool takes out lantern rallies to protest power cuts
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:54 PM IST
Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) Holding aloft lanterns and candles, Trinamool Congress activists hit the streets here Sunday, protesting against the frequent power cuts in West Bengal.
Trinamool takes out lantern rallies to protest power cuts
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:54 PM IST
Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) Holding aloft lanterns and candles, Trinamool Congress activists hit the streets here Sunday, protesting against the frequent power cuts in West Bengal.
Attacks on hospitals inhumane, say Delhi doctors
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:54 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The medical community here has termed as an 'inhumane act' the targeting of hospitals in Saturday's serial blasts in Ahmedabad, and has condemned the attacks.
Bollywood on terror trail (Weekly Roundup)
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:54 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) When terrorism is the hottest topic of discussion all around, then how can fable-tellers and dream merchants of Bollywood be far behind?
Chatterjee to decide on continuing as speaker: Karat
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:54 PM IST
Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) general secretary Prakash Karat Sunday said it was for Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee to decide whether he should continue in the post. Chatterjee was expelled from the party's pr
After blasts, BJP-ruled states on high alert
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:54 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) With a countrywide alert sounded in the wake of 23 serial bomb blasts within 24 hours in Ahmedabad and Bangalore which together claimed at least 45 lives, security was Sunday beefed up - especially in Bharatiya Janata Party-
Attacks on hospitals inhumane, say Delhi doctors
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:54 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The medical community here has termed as an 'inhumane act' the targeting of hospitals in Saturday's serial blasts in Ahmedabad, and has condemned the attacks.
Himachal to allot power projects on free supply amount
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:54 PM IST
Shimla, July 27 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government will allot power projects to those bidders who offer more free supply to the state, instead of seeking bids on an upfront premium basis, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal announced here Sunday.
Chatterjee to decide on continuing as speaker: Karat
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:54 PM IST
Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) general secretary Prakash Karat Sunday said it was for Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee to decide whether he should continue in the post. Chatterjee was expelled from the party's pr
Himachal to allot power projects on free supply amount
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:51 PM IST
Shimla, July 27 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government will allot power projects to those bidders who offer more free supply to the state, instead of seeking bids on an upfront premium basis, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal announced here Sunday.
Patil favours federal agency, praises Gujarat government
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:51 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Home Minister Shivraj Patil will make a forceful pitch for a separate authority to deal with crimes threatening the country's security in a conclave of chief ministers to be held shortly.
Mohun Bagan leaders, George Telegraph dark horses
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:51 PM IST
Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) Title holders Mohun Bagan lead the table, but George Telegraph are proving to be the surprise pack, three weeks into the Indian Football Association (IFA)-Sahara Calcutta Football League.
EU to fight terror alongside India
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:51 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The 27-nation European Union (EU) Sunday condemned "unacceptable" terrorist attacks in Bangalore and Ahmedabad and underlined its solidarity in fighting jointly with India the scourge of terrorism.
Patil favours federal agency, praises Gujarat government
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:51 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Home Minister Shivraj Patil will make a forceful pitch for a separate authority to deal with crimes threatening the country's security in a conclave of chief ministers to be held shortly.
Mohun Bagan leaders, George Telegraph dark horses
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:51 PM IST
Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) Title holders Mohun Bagan lead the table, but George Telegraph are proving to be the surprise pack, three weeks into the Indian Football Association (IFA)-Sahara Calcutta Football League.
Saina, Sridhar get favourable Olympics draw
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:51 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) India's Saina Nehwal and Anup Sridhar have got a favourable draw in the women's and men's singles badminton events, respectively, of the Beijing Olympics.
Saina, Sridhar get favourable Olympics draw
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:51 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) India's Saina Nehwal and Anup Sridhar have got a favourable draw in the women's and men's singles badminton events, respectively, of the Beijing Olympics.
'Blasts won't shake Gujarat's business confidence'
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:51 PM IST
Ahmedabad, July 27 (IANS) Saturday's 16 serial blasts here, the largest number in any Indian city so far, that killed over 40 people will have no negative impact on Gujarat's investment climate, state Industry Minister Saurab Patel said Sunday.
'Blasts won't shake Gujarat's business confidence'
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:51 PM IST
Ahmedabad, July 27 (IANS) Saturday's 16 serial blasts here, the largest number in any Indian city so far, that killed over 40 people will have no negative impact on Gujarat's investment climate, state Industry Minister Saurab Patel said Sunday.
I am now a sinner in the eyes of the party: Somnath
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 02:34 PM IST
Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) In his first hard-hitting reaction after expulsion from the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee has said he was now a 'sinner' in the eyes of the party, and asserted that he would see
Jeev is the Christopher Columbus of Indian golf
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 02:34 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Jeev Milkha Singh, unarguably the best Indian golfer, has had a career full of so many firsts that he can be called the Christopher Columbus of the Indian golf. He has been the first to venture out internationally and embark
Ahmedabad toll 45, more bombs found, PM to visit Monday
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 02:34 PM IST
Ahmedabad, July 27 (IANS) Gujarat was calm but tense Sunday amid the discovery of three bombs and a national security alert, a day after 20 bombs tore through Ahmedabad killing around 45 people, injuring 100 and leaving India wondering where and when
Kerala next? Police say no such tip-off from Karnataka
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 02:34 PM IST
Thiruvananthapuram, July 27 (IANS) Media reports here Sunday said that the Karnataka police have received an email that Kerala would be the next terror target, but a top state police official denied that any such mail has been received.
Jeev is the Christopher Columbus of Indian golf
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 02:34 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Jeev Milkha Singh, unarguably the best Indian golfer, has had a career full of so many firsts that he can be called the Christopher Columbus of the Indian golf. He has been the first to venture out internationally and embark
Court notice to Delhi University over OBC reservation
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 02:34 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Delhi High Court has issued notices to Delhi University over its alleged failure to implement reservation for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in some medical colleges of the capital.
Bangaloreans prefer to stay home on weekend after blasts
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 02:34 PM IST
Bangalore, July 27 (IANS) After the back-to-back serial bombings in the city and in Ahmedabad, life in the country's IT hub Sunday was subdued with most residents preferring to stay home rather than crowd theatres and other hangout places.
Court notice to Delhi University over OBC reservation
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 02:34 PM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Delhi High Court has issued notices to Delhi University over its alleged failure to implement reservation for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in some medical colleges of the capital.
I am now a sinner in the eyes of the party: Somnath
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 02:34 PM IST
Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) In his first hard-hitting reaction after expulsion from the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee has said he was now a 'sinner' in the eyes of the party, and asserted that he would see
High alert in Madhya Pradesh
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 02:34 PM IST
Bhopal, July 27 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government Sunday sounded high alert in the state following Bangalore and Ahmedabad bombings that left at least 45 people dead and scores injured.
I don't want to rule country, only hearts: Mammootty
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 10:30 AM IST
Thiruvananthapuram, July 27 (IANS) Malayalam superstar Mammootty has rubbished speculation about him contesting the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, saying that he is too busy with movies to enter politics.
I don't want to rule country, only hearts: Mammootty
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 10:30 AM IST
Thiruvananthapuram, July 27 (IANS) Malayalam superstar Mammootty has rubbished speculation about him contesting the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, saying that he is too busy with movies to enter politics.
Bomb found near Surat hospital
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 10:30 AM IST
Surat, July 27 (IANS) The police discovered a bomb near a hospital in Gujarat's Surat city, but a suspected bomb found near the railway station Sunday turned out to be a harmless packet of old clothes.
PM, Shivraj Patil to visit Ahmedabad Monday
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 10:30 AM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Home Minister Shivraj Patil will visit Ahmedabad Monday to assess the situation in the aftermath of the serial blasts in the city.
I don't want to rule country, only hearts: Mammootty
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 10:30 AM IST
Thiruvananthapuram, July 27 (IANS) Malayalam superstar Mammootty has rubbished speculation about him contesting the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, saying that he is too busy with movies to enter politics.
UPA government has failed to nail terrorists: CPI-M
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 10:30 AM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Condemning the serial blasts in Ahmedabad, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Sunday accused the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government of failing to 'track down and nail terrorists'.
UPA government has failed to nail terrorists: CPI-M
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 10:30 AM IST
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Condemning the serial blasts in Ahmedabad, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Sunday accused the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government of failing to 'track down and nail terrorists'.
'Money Hai...' - sometimes funny, sometimes drab(Review)
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 10:30 AM IST
Film: 'Money Hai To Honey Hai'; Cast: Govinda, Manoj Bajpai, Aftab Shivdasani, Upen Patel, Celina Jaitley, Hansika Motwani; Director: Ganesh Acharya; Rating: **
'Money Hai...' - sometimes funny, sometimes drab(Review)
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 10:30 AM IST
Film: 'Money Hai To Honey Hai'; Cast: Govinda, Manoj Bajpai, Aftab Shivdasani, Upen Patel, Celina Jaitley, Hansika Motwani; Director: Ganesh Acharya; Rating: **
Earthquake jolts northeast India, Bangladesh
by
Rajjesh
on Wed 20 Aug 2008 10:30 AM IST
Agartala, July 27 (IANS) A moderate earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale shook India's northeast and parts of Bangladesh early Sunday, triggering panic among residents here, officials said.
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