Reality show finalist released on bail in Mumbai
Thursday, December 4, 2008
'Bigg Boss' finalist Raja Choudhury, who was arrested by Mumbai Police on charges of molestation, was released on bail Wednesday morning, the police said. .. read more..
IT firms seek sops from Kerala government
Thursday, December 4, 2008
A grouping of IT companies at the Technopark here Thursday asked the Kerala government to help the industry which it said was reeling under the global economic meltdown. .. read more..
Security strengthened after air attack alert in India
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Security at major Indian airports was heightened Thursday following a terror strike alert, officials here said. .. read more..
Oberoi group's terror-hit Trident Hotel to reopen Dec 21
Thursday, December 4, 2008
The Oberoi group's Trident Hotel here, which was one of the 10 places in India's commercial capital targeted by terrorists last week, is set to reopen Dec 21, the company said Thursday. .. read more..
Hyundai slashes car prices by up to Rs.33,000
Thursday, December 4, 2008
In an attempt to boost sales in a depressed market, auto major Hyundai Motor India Thursday slashed prices of its cars by up to Rs.33,000, besides offering benefits like free insurance and exchange bonus. .. read more..
India's inflation falls further to 8.4 percent
Thursday, December 4, 2008
India's annual rate of inflation dropped further to 8.4 percent for the week ended Nov 22 from 8.84 percent the week before due to a fall in prices of petroleum fuels, according to fresh data released Thursday. .. read more..
Punjab sets new rules for wedding functions
Thursday, December 4, 2008
If planning to hold a wedding function in Punjab, then do not forget to maintain the bills and receipts. The state government Thursday issued comprehensive instructions for holding of wedding and other social functions to ensure that the state did not incur loss of revenue. .. read more..
Yuvraj Singh back in Test squad against England
Thursday, December 4, 2008
The selectors sprang no surprises while announcing a 15-member Indian team led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni for the two-Test cricket series against England that begin here Dec 11. .. read more..
Ivanchuk may be banned for not taking dope test
Thursday, December 4, 2008
After the Championship Cup being damaged and the diamond from its crown being stolen, world chess is in for another round of unsavoury controversies. Vasily Ivanchuk, Ukraine's leading player and World No. 3, could well be banned for two years for not taking a dope test after the final round of.. .. read more..
India's Sensex gains 482 points on rate cut hopes
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Indian equities markets shook off some initial hesitation Thursday morning and surged rest of the day on expectations of rate cuts with a key index finishing more than 482 points higher to once again breach the psychologically important 9,000 mark. .. read more..
200 athletes selected for 2010 Commonwealth Games training
Thursday, December 4, 2008
International training will be provided to 200 athletes to prepare them for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. .. read more..
Pranab to visit Sri Lanka soon, says Karunanidhi
Thursday, December 4, 2008
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee will visit Sri Lanka soon to persuade Colombo to go for peace talks with the Tamil Tigers after announcing a ceasefire, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi said Thursday after meeting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. .. read more..
Display your dancing skills online, feature in a music video
Thursday, December 4, 2008
If you can dance, flaunt it on virtual space and win a chance to feature in a music video to be made by well-known Bollywood choreographers - Bosco and Caesar, who made Kareena Kapoor dance in hit number 'Mauja mauja' in 'Jab We Met'. .. read more..
India's inflation drops further to 8.4 percent
Thursday, December 4, 2008
India's annual rate of inflation dropped further to 8.4 percent for the week ended Nov 22 from 8.84 percent the week before due to a fall in prices of petroleum fuels, according to fresh data released Thursday. .. read more..
Shahid's 'Kaminay' look, a guarded secret
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Bollywood actor Shahid Kapur has got a new look for Vishal Bharadwaj's 'Kaminay', but he is keeping it under wraps. .. read more..
Vidya Balan remains fresh at night schedules
Thursday, December 4, 2008
'Parineeta' girl Vidya Balan not only stays in high spirits during late night shooting schedules, but also manages to keep everyone cheerful with her mimicry skills. .. read more..
'Little Zizou', 'Firaaq' nominated in multiple categories at AFFF
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Screenwriter Sooni Taraporevala's 'Little Zizou' and actress Nandita Das' directorial debut 'Firaaq' have been nominated for multiple awards at the Asian Festival of 1st Films (AFFF) that kickstarted in Singapore Thursday. .. read more..
Equities open higher, stay in green despite volatility
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Indian equities markets opened higher Thursday and despite showing some volatility in a narrow range were still in the green one hour into trading on positive global cues, analysts said. .. read more..
Bomb scare in Delhi's Tis Hazari court
Thursday, December 4, 2008
There was panic in the Tis Hazari courts here Thursday after an anonymous caller threatened to blow up the complex, leading to proceedings being suspended for the day not just in the lower courts but also in the Delhi High Court, police said. .. read more..
Indians pour out Mumbai anger through SMSs
Thursday, December 4, 2008
'To punish a terrorist is the responsibility of god but to fix his appointment with god is our responsibility - Indian Army'. This is only one of the many SMSs doing the rounds of cell phones in India after the Mumbai attacks. .. read more..
