Are you game for the Games? The Delhiite is not (Comment)
May 30th, 2010 - 11:09 am ICT by IANS
By Sanjiv Kataria
In just about four months, the Indian capital will host one of the biggest sporting events -- the Commonwealth Games, 2010 -- spending thousands of millions. But the selection trials ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
MCD seeks joint steps to check diseases during Games
May 9th, 2010 - 12:05 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Saturday said coordination of various civic agencies was needed to keep the Commonwealth Games free from spread of vector and water-borne ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Finally Shiju played Holi with Star Plus!
April 28th, 2010 - 8:16 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 28, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):As reported earlier by TellyCafe that for the last time when Star Parivaar celebrated Holi in March, Shiju Kataria aka Smriti of Behenein was not on the ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Tharoor: New age politician who forgot old world values (Comment)
April 21st, 2010 - 11:31 am ICT by IANS
By Sanjiv Kataria
The youngest doctorate from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, earning his PhD from the hallowed portals of Tufts University in the US at age 22, Shashi Tharoor ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
1. (For Wednesday) Tharoor: New age politician who forgot old world values (Comment)
April 21st, 2010 - 11:26 am ICT by IANS
By Sanjiv Kataria
The youngest doctorate from Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, earning his PhD from the hallowed portals of Tufts University in the US at age 22, Shashi Tharoor, is ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Punjab B-school gets approval to use GRE score
April 11th, 2010 - 11:35 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, April 11 (IANS) Punjab-based Aryans Business School (ABS) has become the first private business school in the region to get approval from the US-based Education Testing Service (ETS) to use Graduate ... Read more...
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Gurgaon cracks down on illegal hoardings, posters
April 9th, 2010 - 12:00 am ICT by IANS
Chandigarh/Gurgaon, April 8 (IANS) The district administration of Gurgaon Thursday imposed a ban on installation of hoardings and posters at all government and private properties, officials said.
These orders were issued by Gurgaon ... Read more...
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Behenein brings more spice with IPL!
March 24th, 2010 - 6:58 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
March 24, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):Hats Off production's "Behenein' is now planning for more turns during the IPL season to grab the eye balls of their loyal viewers and thus keeping this in ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Punjab B-school gets approval to use GMAT scores
March 21st, 2010 - 10:57 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, March 21 (IANS) Punjab-based Aryans Business School (ABS) has become the first private B-school in the region to get approval from the US-based Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) to use Graduate ... Read more...
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Neema Fai takes the cake, and eats it too
March 5th, 2010 - 2:10 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
March 5, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):Neema Fai (Ketaki Dave) of "Behenien' is always out to create problems, but somehow never gets caught. In a soon-to-be-aired episode, this is the case, again. According ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Join Purva’s wedding this Monday on Star Plus
February 3rd, 2010 - 3:53 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Feb 3, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The Shastri Family is filled with "josh' and fervor to celebrate the much awaited wedding of their eldest daughter, Purva (Alisha Khan) along with her lovely ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Recreational projects to come up in Haryana
January 13th, 2010 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, Jan 13 (IANS) The Haryana government has permitted people owning 50 acres or more land in the amenity zone of the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) global corridor to set up recreational projects like ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Gurgaon’s unregistered realty dealers could face penal action
January 6th, 2010 - 10:21 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon/Chandigarh, Jan 6 (IANS) Property dealers and real estate agents in Gurgaon not registering themselves with the district administration will face penal action, officials said here Wednesday.
Gurgaon Deputy Commissioner Rajinder Kataria said ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Tara Sharma shakes up a heady Mocktail!
December 29th, 2009 - 6:17 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
For almost a year, the very talented Tara Sharma has been occupied with her newly born baby boy and couldn't sign any film. But eventually she decided to make a comeback ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Raima Sen and Giselle Monteiro walk the ramp as showstoppers
December 15th, 2009 - 2:04 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
MAYA Weddings and Occasions and lifestyle brand hosted a Fashion extravaganza– MILAP, at the Royal Western India Turf Club.The evening began with a fashion show showcasing beautiful bridal line by Varija ... Read more...
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I don’t get commercial films: Raima Sen
December 14th, 2009 - 2:09 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS) Actress Raima Sen says that she is not seen in commercial films because she doesn't get offers to do such movies.
"I don't get commercial films. But I'm happy ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
CAT glitch notwithstanding, education needs e-governance (Comment)
December 1st, 2009 - 12:04 pm ICT by IANS
By Sanjiv Kataria
Millions of us woke up on Sunday morning with front-page headlines that screamed "Online birth pangs dog CAT", "CAT's e-debacle leaves students foxed", etc. But what was a matter of ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Fashion week in Chennai gears up
November 19th, 2009 - 2:57 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
The Chennai International Fashion Week (CIFW), which will be taking place from 14th to 20th December at the Hotel Le Royal Meridien, will have 30 fashion shows, 60 fashion models ... Read more...
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Stray pigs banned from Gurgaon
November 11th, 2009 - 12:54 am ICT by IANS
Gurgaon/Chandigarh, Nov 10 (IANS) Authorities in Gurgaon have invoked Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code to banish pigs from the municipal limits of the commercial hub adjoining the national capital.
Issuing the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Hooda begins second innings with hands tied
November 9th, 2009 - 12:01 pm ICT by IANS
By Jaideep Sarin
Chandigarh, Nov 9 (IANS) In trying to become the first party in 30 years to return to power in Haryana for a second consecutive term, the Congress, along with ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Haryana gets nine ministers
November 7th, 2009 - 1:39 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Nov 7 (IANS) Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia Saturday administered the oath of office to six cabinet ministers and three ministers of state here.
Five of the cabinet ministers - Capitan Ajay Singh, ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Gurgaon administration intervenes to settle Ricco dispute
November 6th, 2009 - 7:18 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, Nov 6 (IANS) The ongoing dispute between workers and management of Ricco Auto Industries here, which had even turned violent last month and left one person dead, has been resolved after ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Right to Education: Using technology to jump start learning
September 27th, 2009 - 1:01 pm ICT by IANS
By Sanjiv Kataria
The right of children to free and compulsory education is perhaps the biggest inclusive step taken by India since independence. The delay in enacting the law has caused the country ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Back up while driving to avoid damage to neck, spine
August 30th, 2009 - 9:53 am ICT by IANS
By Sanjiv Kataria
On a frightful Friday evening in mid-August when stormy winds blew away a portion of the roof at Delhi Airport, 41-year-old Preetha Nair was stuck at the wheels ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Eight-hour heart surgery saves woman’s life
August 26th, 2009 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, Aug 26 (IANS) A rare, multiple cardiovascular surgery that lasted eight hours was successfully performed in the national capital region (NCR) on a 33-year-old woman who was suffering from a large ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Delhi Metro cracks down on consultants, won’t miss deadline (Roundup)
July 28th, 2009 - 10:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Delhi Metro Tuesday cracked down on two design consultant companies, few engineers and a US expert for not doing their job properly leading to the collapse of ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Metro accident probe panel finds fault with design, material
July 24th, 2009 - 8:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) A committee probing Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's (DMRC) worst accident July 12, which left six people dead, has held that fault in the design of the metro ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Rajat Kapoor all booked this season
July 18th, 2009 - 2:30 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Rajat Kapoor is a very busy man. Donning two hats simultaneously is not a cakewalk for sure. He has four films slated to release this year and has already signed three ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Naveen Jindal faces action for election code violation
April 7th, 2009 - 11:48 pm ICT by IANS
Kurukshetra, April 7 (IANS) The Haryana police Tuesday registered a case for violation of code of conduct against Congress MP and millionaire industrialist Naveen Jindal in this Haryana town following orders of ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Supreme commander of armed forces has no time for us: Ex-soldiers (Lead)
February 21st, 2009 - 9:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A delegation of ex-soldiers Saturday marched to the Rashtrapati Bhawan and returned over 3,000 gallantry and meritorious service medals to protest the rejection of their demand for ... Read more...
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Hindu groups to stage protest at Obama’’s inauguration
January 10th, 2009 - 10:16 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Jan.10 (ANI): Hindu groups from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia plan to stage a demonstration at Lafayette Park (in front of White House), in ... Read more...
Posted in World |
25 per cent polling in Rajasthan
December 4th, 2008 - 3:17 pm ICT by ANI
Jaipur, Dec 4 (ANI): An estimated 25 per cent voters excercised their franchise by noon in Rajasthan where polling for the 200 assembly constituencies bagan this morning.
According to official sources, ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Polling begins in Rajasthan
December 4th, 2008 - 11:06 am ICT by ANI
Jaipur, Dec 4 (ANI): Polling has begun in Rajasthan for 200 assembly seats in the state. Voting is on in around 42,500 booths spread over 33 districts in the state. Counting ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Killed pilot was unhappy with plane: sister (Lead)
October 30th, 2008 - 4:15 pm ICT by IANS
Panchkula (Haryana), Oct 30 (IANS) The sister of one of the pilots who died Wednesday in a plane crash in Punjab said Thursday that her brother had told her the plane was ... Read more...
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My brother was not happy with the plane: sister of deceased pilot
October 30th, 2008 - 3:30 pm ICT by IANS
Panchkula (Haryana), Oct 30 (IANS) Sister of one of the pilots who died Wednesday in a plane crash in Punjab said that her brother had told her that the plane was in ... Read more...
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