Anna’s decision to break off shocking, says Kejriwal
September 20th, 2012 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Anti-corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal Thursday described as "shocking, unbelievable and sad" Anna Hazare's decision to break with his former Team Anna members and ... Read more...
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Short films should be released commercially: Gulshan Grover
September 18th, 2012 - 2:04 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Actor Gulshan Grover has called for a theatrical release and TV slots for short films, so that they become commercially viable."I would want that a time ... Read more...
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India, Pakistan to liberalise business visa norms
September 4th, 2012 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen bilateral economic relations, India and Pakistan will soon sign agreements for liberalising visa norms for business travellers, Commerce and Industry ... Read more...
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India will ensure clarity in tax regulations: Chidambaram
September 3rd, 2012 - 7:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Monday assured investors that the government would bring clarity in tax regulations and take necessary measures to ensure a stable ... Read more...
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For me, story of ‘Chalo Dilli’ has ended: Shashank Shah
September 3rd, 2012 - 2:46 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) "Chalo Dilli" director Shashank Shah is clueless about any sequel to the film and says that, for him, the story ended with the original movie ... Read more...
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Advance Pricing Agreement norms come into effect
August 31st, 2012 - 10:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) norms, introduced in this year's Budget, have come into effect from Aug 30, 2012, an official release said Friday.
An APA ... Read more...
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Vivid memories retain freshness over decades
August 21st, 2012 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Aug 21 (IANS) Do you recall memories from long ago as if they happened yesterday, yet you can't think of what you ate for dinner last night? It's a ... Read more...
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Liberty Ross wants to meet Pattinson
August 5th, 2012 - 5:50 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 5 (IANS) Actress Liberty Ross hopes to meet Robert Pattinson whose girlfriend Kristen Stewart had a fling with her husband Rupert Sanders."Liberty is still furious with what ... Read more...
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India may tweak SME definition for IKEA investment
August 4th, 2012 - 7:39 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Aug 4 (IANS) The Indian government may change the definition of small and medium enterprises (SME) to facilitate investments from Swedish furniture giant IKEA, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand ... Read more...
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PM sets up committee to review taxation of IT sector
July 30th, 2012 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday set up a committee to review taxation of "development centres" and IT sector, with a view to bring more ... Read more...
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Inflation, fiscal deficit leave little room for rate cut
July 29th, 2012 - 5:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is unlikely to cut interest rates when it reviews the monetary policy Tuesday as a ballooning fiscal deficit, high ... Read more...
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Uninor to scale down operations in four active circles
July 24th, 2012 - 4:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Telecom service provider Uninor Tuesday said it is scaling down operations in four of its 13 active circles to ensure optimal fund utilization and to ... Read more...
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‘Men in Black 4′ confirmed
July 21st, 2012 - 4:53 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 21 (IANS) After the success of the third instalment of action-comedy "Men In Black", studio bosses have confirmed another part -- and actor Will Smith has reportedly ... Read more...
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2G: Telecom official deposes in court
July 19th, 2012 - 12:02 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) A telecom department official Wednesday told a special court hearing the 2G spectrum case that he was transferred to another department after he raised doubts ... Read more...
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‘Indian rupee a victim of unstable global emerging market’
June 29th, 2012 - 10:15 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, July 29 (IANS) The Brazilian real has taken as bad a battering as the Indian rupee, Morgan Stanley Investment Banking India managing director Aisha de Sequeira said Friday, adding ... Read more...
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Lack of clarity on software exports hurting industry: Murthy
May 21st, 2012 - 12:00 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore,May 20 (IANS) The Indian IT industry is in a quandary for want of clarity from the government on the definition of software exports, Infosys chairman emeritus N.R. Narayana ... Read more...
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Telecom Commission seeks clarity on TRAI proposals
April 30th, 2012 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The Telecom Commission Monday sought more information and clarifications from the telecom regulator on its recommendations on 2G auction, including spectrum pricing, which have invited ... Read more...
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Hollande gives Sarkozy a run for his money (Second Lead)
April 23rd, 2012 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, April 23 (IANS) Incumbent President Nicolas Sarkozy, who stood second in the first round of France's presidential poll, faces a tough challenge from socialist Francois Hollande as the country ... Read more...
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Sarkozy challenges Hollande to public debates
April 23rd, 2012 - 1:07 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, April 23 (IANS) President Nicolas Sarkozy has challenged socialist Francois Hollande, who won the first round of France's presidential poll, to hold three public debates with him before the ... Read more...
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Pieters out for season, might miss Euro 2012
April 17th, 2012 - 2:43 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, April 17 (IANS) Netherlands and PSV defender Erik Pieters will miss the remainder of the Dutch football season and is in danger of missing out on Euro 2012, ... Read more...
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Apex court receives presidential reference on 2G (Lead)
April 12th, 2012 - 9:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) A presidential reference on whether the Supreme Court could interfere with a policy decision of the government and insist on auction as the only route ... Read more...
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Decision on aviation FDI deferred for next cabinet meet
April 12th, 2012 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) A key decision on foreign carriers picking up stake in domestic airlines was deferred Thursday at a meeting of the cabinet presided over by ... Read more...
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Cabinet approves presidential reference on 2G order
April 10th, 2012 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) As part of the government's strategy to sort out the 2G spectrum tangle, the cabinet Tuesday approved a proposal to issue a presidential reference ... Read more...
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Etisalat to shut down India operation
February 22nd, 2012 - 11:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Telecom service provider Etisalat DB Wednesday said it will shut down its services in India following the Supreme Court ordering cancelling of 122 spectrum licences, ... Read more...
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No move to take conduct code out of EC’s purview: Khurshid
February 21st, 2012 - 3:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The government Tuesday denied any proposal by the Group of Ministers (GoM) on corruption to take the model code of conduct out of the purview ... Read more...
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Bengal against SEZs, minister tells Infosys
February 20th, 2012 - 11:27 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) As IT bellwether company Infosys seeks a special economic status to its Rajarhat project, its first in West Bengal, state Industry Minister Partha Chatterjee Monday ... Read more...
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Vodafone brings back pug to attract customers
February 20th, 2012 - 9:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Telecom service provider Vodafone Monday said it has launched a series of new television commercials marking the return of its mascot, pug Cheeka promoting ... Read more...
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Peering into plant roots for better crops
February 19th, 2012 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 19 (IANS) A revolutionary technique will not only peer into plant roots with greater accuracy and clarity, but will also improve the chances of breeding better crop varieties ... Read more...
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Role of independent directors of company will be clarified: Moily
February 7th, 2012 - 12:23 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 6 (IANS) Assuaging corporate and industry bodies following the arrest of several AMRI directors for a massive fire at the hospital, Corporate Affair Minister M. Veerappa Moily Monday ... Read more...
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Kerala biodiversity body stops export of rare goat breed
January 29th, 2012 - 9:16 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 29 (IANS) The Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) recently helped the cause of biodiversity by stopping the export of a rare native goat breed to Australia, which may ... Read more...
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Cabinet to resolve Montek-Chidambaram row over UIDAI
January 20th, 2012 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Planning Commission Friday said it will take the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issue to the cabinet next week to resolve its ... Read more...
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No clue when age row will end: Army chief
January 15th, 2012 - 8:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Earlier he was indecisive on what he would do next on his age row, but now Indian Army chief Gen V.K. Singh is unsure when ... Read more...
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Abbas-Mustan’s clarity, precision impresses Abhishek
December 16th, 2011 - 3:47 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who worked with Abbas-Mustan for the first time in "Players", is all praise for the director duo and says they are precise ... Read more...
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FDI in retail on pause: Congress
December 5th, 2011 - 9:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The Congress Monday said the government has "paused" the decision on foreign equity in retail and any announcement on its future would only be ... Read more...
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Worse days ahead for Pakistan-US ties: Daily
December 4th, 2011 - 1:24 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 4 (IANS) Pakistan and America are both locked in a serious conflict which has been "worsened by the arrogance exhibited by the US", a Pakistani daily said Sunday ... Read more...
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