NIIT Tech to set up e-auction platform for tobacco board
August 1st, 2012 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Aug 1 (IANS) Leading IT solutions provider NIIT Technologies bagged a Rs.35-crore deal to set up a electronic auction (e-auction) platform for the state-run India Tobacco Board in Karnataka ... Read more...
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UP governor okays bill extending Lokayukta’s term
July 7th, 2012 - 11:50 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, July 7 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Governor B.L. Joshi has given his nod to the Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Amendment Bill 2012, which increases the tenure of ... Read more...
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UP government compromised on Maya’s graft: BJP
June 15th, 2012 - 4:23 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, June 15 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday accused the Uttar Pradesh government of "compromising" and reaching an understanding with the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) after a ... Read more...
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Akhilesh regime refuses probe into ’sugar mill loot’
June 14th, 2012 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, June 14 (IANS) The Akhilesh Yadav government has decided not to press for action in the multi-crore-rupee scam involving sale of 21 sugar mills during the erstwhile Mayawati regime, ... Read more...
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Akhilesh orders probe against former UP power minister
June 2nd, 2012 - 1:15 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, June 2 (IANS) Acting on the recommendation of state Lokayukta Justice N.K. Mehrotra, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has ordered a probe against BSP supremo Mayawati's close ... Read more...
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Sports joins glamour at Rajasthan Fashion Week
May 26th, 2012 - 2:28 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, May 26 (IANS) Glamour may be synonymous with Bollywood, but the second day of the ongoing Rajasthan Fashion Week (RJW) here witnessed a unique amalgamation of sports and fashion ... Read more...
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Former BSP minister’s supporters threaten UP Lokayukta
May 7th, 2012 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, May 7 (IANS) Men claiming to be supporters of former UP power minister Ramveer Upadhyay Monday allegedly barged into Lokayukta Justice N.K. Mehrotra's office and threatened the staff after ... Read more...
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Akhilesh against bringing chief minister’s post under Lokayukta
April 26th, 2012 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, April 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Thursday ruled out bringing the chief minister's office within the ambit of the Lokayukta.Talking to reporters after inaugurating a photo ... Read more...
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‘Foodistan’ taught me about Pakistan’s street food: Chef Manish Mehrotra
March 22nd, 2012 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Manish Mehrotra has been cooking up delectable dishes for over 15 years, but if there's one learning he has carried back as the winner of ... Read more...
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Manish Mehrotra wins ‘Foodistan’
March 22nd, 2012 - 12:44 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Delhi-based chef Manish Mehrotra, known for fusion cuisine, was Wednesday declared the winner of NDTV Good Times food reality show "Foodistan".Mehrotra beat Pakistan's chef Poppy ... Read more...
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IBM India to offer efficient energy solutions
March 12th, 2012 - 8:36 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, March 12 (IANS) IBM India, the Indian subsidiary of the global IT major, Monday entered into a partnership with the leading diversified firm Ingersoll Rand to provide efficient energy ... Read more...
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Mayawati rules out CBI probe against trusted minister
February 27th, 2012 - 10:52 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Feb 27 (IANS) Rejecting the state Lok Ayukta's recommendation for a CBI probe against her most trusted minister Naseemuddin Siddiqui, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Monday contended that the ... Read more...
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35pc candidates with criminal cases in UP fourth phase
February 11th, 2012 - 11:06 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Nearly 35 percent of the major candidates in the fourth phase of Uttar Pradesh polls scheduled Feb 19 have criminal background, a report from ... Read more...
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Micromax appoints new CEO
December 27th, 2011 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Domestic handset manufacturer Micromax Tuesday said it has appointed Deepak Mehrotra as its chief executive officer (CEO) to firm up its leadership position in the ... Read more...
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Mayawati’s key confidante under Lokayukta’s scanner
December 13th, 2011 - 11:19 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Dec 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's confidante and high profile multi-portfolio minister Naseemuddin Siddiqui is now under the Lok Ayukta's scanner - the fifth minister in the ... Read more...
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Sack minister indicted by Lok Ayukta, Congress tells Mayawati
November 29th, 2011 - 9:00 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Nov 29 (IANS) The Congress Tuesday sought the immediate sacking of Uttar Pradesh's Minister of State for Ambedkar Gram Development Ratan Lal Ahirwar, indicted by the state Lok ... Read more...
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Mayawati sacks two more ministers on graft charges
October 5th, 2011 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Oct 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Wednesday took everyone by surprise by showing the door to two ministers found guilty of illegally amassing huge wealth and ... Read more...
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Lokayukta wants another Uttar Pradesh minister to go
October 4th, 2011 - 11:28 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Oct 4 (IANS) After getting two ministers sacked, Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta Justice (retd) N.K. Mehrotra Tuesday recommended removal of yet another minister facing charges of large scale corruption and ... Read more...
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Whistleblower hounded by Uttar Pradesh minister
September 15th, 2011 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Sep 15 (IANS) A whistleblower, who complained to the Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta against alleged land grabbing by Labour Minister Badshah Singh, said Thursday that he was being hounded ... Read more...
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Minister withdraws plea against Lokayukta
September 10th, 2011 - 5:26 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Sep 10 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh minister Awadhpal Singh Yadav, indicted of corruption by Lokayukta Justice N.K. Mehrotra, withdrew his petition against the ombudsman's recommendation, sources said Saturday.Yadav resigned ... Read more...
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Uttar Pradesh minister resigns after Lokayukta’s rap
August 17th, 2011 - 6:25 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Aug 17 (IANS) Virtually driven against the wall following indictment over graft by Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta Justice N.K. Mehrotra, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister Awadhpal Singh Yadav Wednesday ... Read more...
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Uttar Pradesh Lok Ayukta recommends removal of ‘corrupt’ minister
August 16th, 2011 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Aug 16 (IANS) Indicting Uttar Pradesh Minister Avadhpal Singh Yadav for large scale financial bungling and corruption, Uttar Pradesh Lok Ayukta Justice N.K. Mehrotra Tuesday created history by recommending ... Read more...
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Animated rakhis a hit in Lucknow
August 12th, 2011 - 4:28 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Aug 12 (IANS) They will not only adorn a brother's wrist but also greet him and play melodious tunes. They are electronic rakhis being sold here ahead of Raksha ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
High court strikes down land acquisition in Greater Noida
May 12th, 2011 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
Greater Noida, May 12 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court Thursday struck down the acquisition of land by the Greater Noida authority in Sahberi village where leading builders Amrapali, Supertech and ... Read more...
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Court tells railways to pay Rs.5 lakh relief to Arunima
April 20th, 2011 - 11:49 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, April 20 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court Wednesday directed the Indian Railways to pay a compensation of Rs.5 lakh to national level volleyball player Arunima Sinha whose left leg ... Read more...
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Blue suede shoes? Clean and keep them right (Lead)
March 9th, 2011 - 3:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Remember the Elvis Presley cult hit, "You can do anything but lay off my blue suede shoes"? Well, if you love your suede or ... Read more...
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Blue suede shoes? Here’s how to preserve them
March 9th, 2011 - 1:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Remember the Elvis Presley cult hit, "You can do anything but lay off my blue suede shoes"? Well, if you love your suede or ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Imran’s ‘Break…’ leaves Sharman looking for ‘Allah…’
November 30th, 2010 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Bollywood heartthrob Imran Khan starrer"Break Ke Baad" has drawn more eyeballs than Sharman Joshi's grungy avatar in "Allah Kay Banday", industry insiders said."Break Ke Baad" has ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Rahul Mehrotra to head Harvard School of Design
October 9th, 2010 - 10:45 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) America's prestigious Harvard University has appointed noted Indian urban designer and educator Rahul Mehrotra professor of Urban Design and Planning and chair of the department of ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Stilettos, gladiators, wedges …for the well heeled! (With Images)
September 8th, 2010 - 10:20 am ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Planning to wear a little black dress? Don't forget to put on a pair of gladiator heels. Or if you prefer a backless gown, go ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Lok Ayukta lends ear to Congress on Uttar Pradesh mills’ deal
August 21st, 2010 - 10:58 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Aug 21 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Lok Ayukta (ombudsman) Justice N.K. Mehrotra has assured the Congress of looking into its allegations of a scam involving the sale of four state-owned sugar mills ... Read more...
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Need to monitor welfare schemes: Khurshid
April 20th, 2010 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Government-sponsored welfare schemes need to be monitored so that the benefits reach the targeted sections effectively, Minority Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Tuesday.
"Wherever there are schemes for ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Jazz up your shoe rack with neon yellow, green (With Images)
April 2nd, 2010 - 11:59 am ICT by IANS
By Radhika Bhirani
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Put your black, white and beige footwear at the back of your shoe rack. Pick neon colours like fluorescent yellow, green, orange and shocking pink ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Probe ordered into damage of vehicles by policemen (Lead)
March 6th, 2010 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, March 6 (IANS) The Chandigarh Police have ordered an inquiry into reports that policemen damaged nearly 125 private vehicles during a protest rally of the Haryana Janhit Congress (HJC) here.
Inspector General ... Read more...
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Probe ordered into damage of vehicles by policemen
March 6th, 2010 - 1:05 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, March 6 (IANS) Following reports of policemen damaging nearly 125 vehicles, including cars, buses and two-wheelers, during a protest rally of the Haryana Janhit Congress (HJC) here Friday, the Chandigarh police ... Read more...
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