SC may allow some iron ore mining to resume in Karnataka
August 31st, 2012 - 11:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday indicated that it may permit resumption of iron ore mining in category A mines in Karnataka's Bellary, Chitradurga and Timkur districts, ... Read more...
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Abdullah ousts Agarwal in national tennis
August 24th, 2012 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 24 (IANS) In an all-Andhra clash, Shaikh Abdullah upset top seed D. Rishab Agarwal 6-4, 6-4 to enter the final of the boys singles of the Adidas-MCC under-18 ... Read more...
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Dia keeps up her commitment despite being ill
August 21st, 2012 - 7:53 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Actress-turned-producer Dia Mirza proved to be a true professional when she took to the ramp for a jewellery brand despite running high fever. It's all ... Read more...
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Shiamak Davar wants to popularise pop with ‘Shabop’ (With Images)
August 20th, 2012 - 6:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Singer-choreographer Shiamak Davar returns to singing after more than a decade with his latest album "Shabop" and says that the idea is to save pop ... Read more...
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Modi’s ‘hang me’ remark reprehensible, says Congress (Lead)
July 26th, 2012 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Congress ministers Thursday slammed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his remark "Hang me if I am guilty" with reference to the 2002 riots ... Read more...
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Centre conspiring against Modi, says Rajanth
July 26th, 2012 - 4:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The BJP Thursday accused the Congress-led central government of conspiring against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.Reacting to Modi's interview to a Urdu weekly where ... Read more...
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Modi’s ‘hang me’ remark reprehensible, says minister
July 26th, 2012 - 4:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Congress ministers Thursday slammed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his remark "Hang me if I am guilty" with reference to the 2002 riots ... Read more...
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Dara Singh among top five trends on Twitter
July 12th, 2012 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Wrestler-turned-actor Dara Singh's demise has been the most talked about topic on Twitter Thursday and it featured among top five trends on the microblogging site.As ... Read more...
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Reality shows thrive on emotions: Apurv Agnihotri
June 3rd, 2012 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Apurv Agnihotri is playing a reality show producer in "Aasma Se Aagey" and says such shows thrive on emotions as hardships of contestants find a ... Read more...
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India concerned over China’s military spending
June 2nd, 2012 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) India Saturday expressed concern over China's high and opaque defence spending which touched $106 billion this year.At the Asia security meet in Singapore, India's Defence ... Read more...
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My song will be next big thing: Model Alesia Raut (With Image)
May 30th, 2012 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Post motherhood model Alesia Raut, who featured in music videos "Meri beri ke ber" and "Ek aankh maro", puts on her dancing shoes once again ... Read more...
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Linda pockets chess title
May 29th, 2012 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
Pondicherry, May 29 (IANS) Local star Linda Rangarajan with 9.0 points emerged champion in the third KACC International FIDE Rating chess tournament (below 2200) here Tuesday.In the final round, Linda ... Read more...
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Rawat, Jain in semis of SVS junior snooker
May 17th, 2012 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 17 (IANS) Delhi's Laxman Rawat ended qualifier Mundir Sherazi's dream run with a 4-3 decision to enter the semi-finals of the SVS All-India invitational junior snooker tournament here ... Read more...
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Snooker - Delhi cueists in last 16
May 16th, 2012 - 11:56 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Qualifiers Nitesh Madan and Rishit Jain, both from Delhi, made it to the pre-quarter-finals of the SVS All-India invitational junior snooker tournament, here Wednesday.Also through to ... Read more...
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Madan shocks Renthlei in junior snooker
May 15th, 2012 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 15 (IANS) Delhi's Nitesh Madan constructed a break of 41 in the deciding fifth frame to upset India No.3 Lalrina Renthlei of Mizoram 3-2 in the SVS All ... Read more...
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Badami on a winning spree in junior snooker
May 14th, 2012 - 9:01 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Kabil Badami of Maharashtra chalked up three wins in Group A league in the SVS All-India invitational junior snooker tournament here Monday to virtually book his ... Read more...
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Health ministry probing irregularities in drug trials (Lead)
May 10th, 2012 - 8:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The health ministry Thursday said it has "already taken several steps" to plug loopholes in the Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation, which has been pulled ... 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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‘DID 3′ winner wants to be best dancer, train young children
April 22nd, 2012 - 9:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Odisha girl Rajasmita Kar feels like a star after winning the third season of reality show "Dance India Dance". She not only aims to be ... Read more...
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At 101, Fauja Singh still running!
April 1st, 2012 - 5:08 pm ICT by IANS
London/Chandigarh, April 1 (IANS) As he turned a memorable 101-years-old Sunday, Sikh marathoner Fauja Singh did not have his birthday celebrations on his mind at his London home. Instead, ... Read more...
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Apex court notice on plea to summon Modi before riots panel
March 19th, 2012 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the Gujarat government and Nanavati Commission on a plea seeking the summoning of Chief Minister Narendra Modi ... Read more...
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Now, cricket lovers celebrate with ‘Sachin chalisa’
March 19th, 2012 - 12:44 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, March 19 (IANS) A packed audience made up of Sachin Tendulkar fans and local sportspersons joined a popular bhajan singer at Eklavya Stadium here to recite the 'Sachin ... Read more...
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Chitra, Praveen in title round of National Snooker
January 28th, 2012 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Jan 28 (IANS) Former World billiards champion Chitra Magimairaj from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu's Neena Praveen entered the final of the women's snooker event in the Manisha-National billiards and ... Read more...
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Titles for Rawat, Varsha in National Cue Sports
January 22nd, 2012 - 3:06 am ICT by IANS
Pune, Jan 21 (IANS) Delhi's Laxman Rawat scored two back to back wins in the semi-final league to claim the junior snooker title, while Varsha Sanjeev of Karnataka annexed the ... Read more...
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Mayur, Agarwal in boys final of national junior tennis
September 2nd, 2011 - 8:40 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 2 (IANS) Local lad Mohit Mayur and Andhra?s Rishab Agarwal moved into the final of the boys singles with straight-set victories over Garvit Batra (Delhi) and Suraj R ... Read more...
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In Madhya Pradesh, ‘animal march’ for Anna
August 19th, 2011 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, Aug 19 (IANS) Seems like people in Madhya Pradesh are leaving no stone unturned to pledge their support for Anna Hazare. While Wednesday saw supporters climbing atop floodlight ... Read more...
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Pandya notches 107 break in national snooker meet
August 1st, 2011 - 7:24 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 1 (IANS) A break of 107 in his second visit by Rishabh Pandya of Maharashtra marked the second round of the qualifying tournament in the senior National ... Read more...
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Varsha picks up third title in National billiards and snooker
July 22nd, 2011 - 9:45 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 22 (IANS) Bangalore schoolgirl Varsha Sanjeev won her third title in the ongoing National billiards and snooker championship when she beat Keerath Bhandaal from Delhi 127-97 in the ... Read more...
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We have complete confidence in Supreme Court over Godhra case: BJP
April 22nd, 2011 - 9:49 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 22(ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday said that it has complete confidence in the Supreme Court in the matter of the 2002 Godhra riots case.Speaking to ... Read more...
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France examines investment possibilities in Agartala
April 22nd, 2011 - 4:23 pm ICT by ANI
Agartala, Apr 22 (ANI): France is looking for investment possibilities in North-East following the removal of Restricted Area Permits (RAP) from the region.Jean Louis Rysto, the French Consul General in Kolkata, who ... Read more...
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80 percent West Bengal youth doesn’t want to vote in assembly polls: Survey
April 17th, 2011 - 8:19 pm ICT by ANI
Kolkata, Apr 17(ANI): A new survey has revealed that around 80 percent of youngsters in the age group of 18 to 25 years do not want to exercise their voting rights in ... Read more...
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Amit-Falon win ‘Dance India Dance Doubles’
April 10th, 2011 - 2:31 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Amit Malvankar and Falon Netto of Mumbai were declared the winners of Zee TV's "Dance India Dance Doubles" Saturday night, following four months of rigorous dancing ... Read more...
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Big B hits Mumbai streets with tricolour to celebrate India’s win
April 3rd, 2011 - 3:24 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan believes that if he watches a cricket match, India will lose. But he not only sat in front of the TV to see ... Read more...
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From plains to Patalkot, census reaches out to interiors
February 23rd, 2011 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
By Anil Gulati
Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 23 (IANS) Ranjana Soni, a teacher and a resident of Tamia, knows that census is about collecting information and data which will help in making development ... Read more...
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100 CRPF companies for West Bengal polls
February 17th, 2011 - 12:09 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) As West Bengal gets ready for state assembly polls, 100 companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will arrive in phases from Feb 20 to maintain law ... Read more...
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