PM should seek fresh mandate: Trinamool
September 19th, 2012 - 2:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress Wednesday asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to resign and to seek a fresh electoral mandate to know if people supported the government's ... Read more...
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Junior Hockey: Punjab, Haryana, Odisha, SAI Bhopal in semis
September 7th, 2012 - 8:48 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Sep 7 (IANS) Punjab set up a high-voltage semifinal clash with defending champions Haryana in the junior boys national hockey championship here while last year's finalist Odisha will battle ... Read more...
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Toyota golf: Nair tops with 31 points
September 7th, 2012 - 8:41 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Sep 7 (IANS) S.R. Nair ended with the day's best gross score of 31 points, calculated under the Modified Stableford format, on the second day of the Toyota Karnataka ... Read more...
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Modi attacked for malnutrition remark
August 30th, 2012 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Thursday drew flak for his "flippant" remark that malnutrition in his state was due to women, especially young girls, ... Read more...
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‘Gunday’ yet another film to be shot in Kolkata (With Images)
August 30th, 2012 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) After Sujoy Gosh's "Kahaani", director Ali Abbas Zafar has chosen Kolkata as the backdrop for his film "Gunday", which stars Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor.Set ... Read more...
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Large aircraft allowed from Patna till Aug 31
August 12th, 2012 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Aug 12 (IANS) Large aircraft such as Airbus 320 and Boeing 737 have been allowed to operate from Patna airport till Aug 31, officials said Sunday.The the Airports Authority ... Read more...
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Dikshit launches plantation drive
August 6th, 2012 - 9:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Monday launched the annual plantation drive during which one million saplings will be planted in the capital.Dikshit was joined by ... Read more...
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No large aircraft from Patna from Aug 16
August 5th, 2012 - 2:11 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, August 5 (IANS) Large aircraft such as Airbus 320 and Boeing 737 will not operate from Patna airport from Aug 16 after the runway length was re-notified, officials said Sunday.A ... Read more...
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Myneni, Prasanth in semis of ITF meet
August 2nd, 2012 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 2 (IANS) Third seeded Saketh Myneni along with Antoine Escoffier from France, and Korea's Hyun-Woo Nam entered the semi-finals with comfortable victories in the ITF Futures men's tennis ... Read more...
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Delhi cop arrested for cheating woman
July 30th, 2012 - 10:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) A 34-year-old Delhi Police constable was arrested here for cheating a widow whom he married to allegedly extract the compensation amount which she had got ... Read more...
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Classy Balu leaves field cold in national racing
July 28th, 2012 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
Coimbatore, July 28 (IANS) Arjun Balu (Tiger Sport), marked his return to touring car racing with a brilliant win in the super saloon class on the opening day of the ... Read more...
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Rains at last in Delhi, more expected Saturday (Lead)
July 27th, 2012 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The skies opened up and it rained finally in the capital Friday, bringing relief to a parched city after days of watching the dark clouds ... Read more...
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Ranjith leads way into last 8 of tennis meet
July 25th, 2012 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 25 (IANS) Top seed Ranjith Virali-Murugesan led the singles field into the quarterfinals with a facile 6-1, 6-2 win against Indonesian Elbert Sie in the Indian Oil Servo ... Read more...
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Close call for Vijay Sundar
July 24th, 2012 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 24 (IANS) Fifth seeded Vijay Sundar Prasanth survived a strong challenge from Ashwin Vijayragavan and advanced to the second round of the Indian Oil Servo ITF Futures Men's ... Read more...
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Goyat snaps 800m National record
July 15th, 2012 - 10:10 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, July 15 (IANS) Mandeep Goyat of Maharashtra won the boys' 800 metres run in a National and meet record time of one minute, 52.66 seconds as the curtains came ... Read more...
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Dutee Chand eclipses National 100m women’s record
July 13th, 2012 - 9:21 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, July 13 (IANS) Dutee Chand of Orissa smashed the National and meet records with two blistering runs while winning the girls' 100 metres sprint in the 9th National Youth ... Read more...
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Don’t underestimate talent in India: Animator Arjun Rihan (With Image)
June 23rd, 2012 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Indian animator Arjun Rihan had a fulfilling experience while working on his first international project, Disney-Pixar's just released 3D animation film "Brave". But he says ... Read more...
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Metallica loving Dimple enters Lok Sabha in style
June 9th, 2012 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, June 9 (IANS) For 35-year-old Dimple Yadav, politics was never a favoured option as a career. Neither did 'netas' matter much in her life. But on Saturday, life ... Read more...
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Parineeti, Arjun say acting schools are important
June 2nd, 2012 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) "Ishaqzaade" co-stars Parineeti Chopra and Arjun Kapoor feel training at an acting school can be extremely helpful. While Parineeti says it's too late to join one ... Read more...
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Patna airport told to cut trees for safety
May 28th, 2012 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, May 28 (IANS) The civil aviation ministry has threatened to declare the Patna airport unfit for Airbus 320 and Boeing 737 aircraft unless trees near the airport are cut ... Read more...
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Gurgaon police bust drug gang
May 25th, 2012 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, May 25 (IANS) Police Friday said they had busted a gang of drug peddlers with the arrest of two people including a Nigerian.Nigerian Henry North and Raghavendra Kumar Jha ... Read more...
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Action-animated ‘Arjun’ gets right slot, set to release (With Images)
May 11th, 2012 - 6:11 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Animated film "Arjun: The Warrior Prince", releasing May 25, has been ready since 2010. But director Arnab Chaudhuri says he was waiting for the right time ... Read more...
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DJ Fatboy Slim enthralls Gurgaon
May 6th, 2012 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, May 6 (IANS) British Disco Jockey (DJ) Norman Quentin Cook a.k.a. Fatboy Slim's maiden performance here Saturday night turned out to be a treat for lovers of electronic ... Read more...
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‘Right to self-defence extends to killing only in grave danger’
May 5th, 2012 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The right to self-defence cannot be used to escape aggressive offences punishable under law, and the person invoking the right has to demonstrate that there ... Read more...
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Rajya Sabha poll: BJP says Munda government safe
May 2nd, 2012 - 8:00 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, May 2 (IANS) Asserting that the Arjun Munda-led Jharkhand government was safe, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary Ananth Kumar Wednesday said the party was sure of ... Read more...
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Easy win for Bhagyashree in All India Open chess
April 28th, 2012 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
Mangalore, April 28 (IANS) Woman International Master and former national women's champion Bhagyashree Thipsay (Elo 2166) of Maharashtra began her campaign on a sound note with an efficient win over ... Read more...
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Tough start for Indian karters
April 24th, 2012 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 24 (IANS) Teenaged Indian karters Arjun Maini, Jehan Daruvala and Tarun Reddy had their baptism by rain as they finished outside of the top 10 in the first ... Read more...
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When driver turned Arjun’s best friend in Lucknow
April 23rd, 2012 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Debutant Arjun Kapoor befriended a driver named Avneesh Yadav while shooting near Lucknow for "Ishaqzaade". The driver became a reference point for the actor's character of ... Read more...
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Bhagidari will be introduced if Congress wins: Dikshit
April 13th, 2012 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Friday promised to introduce her government's "successful" Bhagidari scheme into the civic body if the Congress party is voted to ... Read more...
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‘Parliament should award death penalty for crimes against elderly’
April 12th, 2012 - 11:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday urged parliament to award capital punishment in cases where a senior citizen is the victim.Additional Sessions Judge Narinder Kumar said: "This ... Read more...
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Top Lok Sabha performers to be awarded in Chennai
April 7th, 2012 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, April 7 (IANS) Two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members of parliament and one each from Shiv Sena and Congress would be honoured on April 14 with the Sansad ... Read more...
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Lucknow road rage: driver arrested
March 24th, 2012 - 12:28 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, March 24 (IANS) Twenty four hours after an inebriated driver ran over a young man in posh Gomtinagar, the man was finally arrested late Friday, police said.Arjun, 24, was ... Read more...
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Nigerian held with cocaine in Delhi
March 12th, 2012 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) A 32-year-old Nigerian has been arrested here on charges of supplying cocaine, police said Monday.Obiora Ikenna, from Anambra state, was arrested around 10 p.m. Sunday ... Read more...
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Chikka leads Jasjit by three shots in Samarvir Sahi golf
February 28th, 2012 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Feb 28 (IANS) S. Chikkrangappa returned to the venue where he lost his All India Amateur title and opened with a round of three-under 68 on the first day ... Read more...
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‘Nammanna Don’ - touching, yet entertaining movie (Kannada Movie Review)
February 18th, 2012 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Nammanna Don"; Cast: Ramesh Arvind, Mona Parasher, Santhini, Raju Thalikote, Neenasam Achyutha, M.S. Umesh, Rajendra, and Karanth; Producer; Ravi Joshi; Screenplay Writer-Director: Ramesh Arvind; Composer: Mathews Manu; Camera: Krishna Kumar; ... Read more...
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