Jagdish Tytler, others booked for Odisha rally violence
September 8th, 2012 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Sep 8 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Jagdish Tytler and Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president Niranjan Patnaik are among several people booked for the violence during the Congress rally here ... Read more...
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Several hurt as Odisha Congress protest turns violent (Lead)
September 6th, 2012 - 7:31 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Sep 6 (IANS) At least a hundred people, including protestors and several policemen, were injured when a Congress rally against the Naveen Patnaik-led government turned violent in the Odisha ... Read more...
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Man hurls shoe at judge in Odisha courtroom
August 9th, 2012 - 1:16 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Aug 9 (IANS) Upset that police had taken no action on his complaint that has family was being harassed, a man facing trial on charges of dacoity hurled a ... Read more...
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CRPF trooper dies in accidental blast (Lead)
March 22nd, 2012 - 9:16 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, March 22 (IANS) A paramilitary trooper injured in an accidental blast during a training camp died Thursday, police said.The constable had suffered severe injuries Wednesday when a hand grenade ... Read more...
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CRPF trooper dies in accidental blast
March 22nd, 2012 - 7:59 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, March 22 (IANS) A paramilitary trooper injured in an accidental blast during a training camp died Thursday, police here said.The constable had suffered severe injuries Wednesday when a hand ... Read more...
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Amitabh to participate in IPL opening ceremony
March 18th, 2012 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Seems like Amitabh Bachchan can't stay away from work too long as the megastar is all set play a special part in the Indian ... Read more...
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Opposition rejects chargesheet on Odisha gangrape (Lead)
March 12th, 2012 - 10:32 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, March 12 (IANS) The opposition Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as well as several social activists in Odisha, Monday rejected a police chargesheet on the alleged gangrape ... Read more...
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Opposition rejects charge sheet on ‘Odisha gang rape’
March 12th, 2012 - 3:10 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, March 12 (IANS) The opposition Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha Monday rejected the police charge sheet on the alleged gang rape of a woman in ... Read more...
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Odisha gangrape: Minister resigns (Lead)
January 19th, 2012 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Jan 19 (IANS) Odisha Agriculture Minister Pradeep Maharathy Thursday submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik after the opposition accused him of protecting culprits in a gangrape ... Read more...
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BJP, JD-U set for divorce in Uttar Pradesh?
December 29th, 2011 - 9:53 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Dec 29 (IANS) Even as they sing the same tune nationally, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal-United (JD-U) appear set for a divorce in election-bound Uttar ... Read more...
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Patnaik’s schemes aim for polls: Orissa opposition
October 29th, 2011 - 2:44 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Oct 29 (IANS) The opposition parties in Orissa Saturday accused Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of launching schemes for "preparing ground" for the local bodies' polls, just a few ... Read more...
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‘RA.One’ music rocks (IANS Music Review)
September 16th, 2011 - 9:10 am ICT by IANS
Film: "RA.One"; Music Directors: Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani; Lyricists: Vishal Dadlani, Niranjan Iyengar, Kumaar, Panchhi Jalonvi, Anvita Dutt and Anubhav Sinha; Singers: Akon, Hamsika Iyer, Shafqat Amanat Ali, Vishal ... Read more...
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Congress seeks president’s intervention in alleged Orissa scams
September 8th, 2011 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Sep 8 (IANS) The opposition Congress in Orissa Thursday demanded probes by independent central agencies in allegations of large-scale corruption and scams in the state and sought President ... Read more...
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IPL: Kochi wants to shift to Ahmedabad
August 16th, 2011 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Lack of viewership for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Kerala has prompted the owners of Kochi Tuskers to request the Indian cricket board to ... Read more...
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Central government neglecting Orissa: Naveen Patnaik
August 10th, 2011 - 12:38 am ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Aug 9 (IANS) Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Tuesday accused the central government of neglecting his state, a charge the state's main opposition Congress dismissed as "false".Addressing a party ... Read more...
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Wrong site delaying Posco plan: Orissa Congress chief (Interview)
July 18th, 2011 - 1:29 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, July 18 (IANS) The wrong site and a proposal to swap iron ore are delaying the $12 billion Posco steel project, says Orissa Congress chief Niranjan Patnaik, promising to ... Read more...
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‘9 to 12′ an enjoyable suspense thriller (Kannada Movie Review)
July 3rd, 2011 - 8:39 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "9 to 12"; Cast: Kishore Kumar, Nivedita, B.C. Patil, B.V. Radha, Mandeep Rai and Jayarama; Producer-Writer-Director: Ashok Patil; Cameraman: Niranjan Babu; Music Director: Karthik; Rating: ** 1/2NRI director Ashok Patil ... Read more...
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ULFA rebels surrender in Meghalaya
May 5th, 2011 - 11:06 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, May 5 (IANS) Three rebels of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) surrendered before the authorities in Meghalaya, police said Thursday.Pallab Barua, Niranjan Pradhani and Sarbojit Konwar ... Read more...
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BCCI to meet April 27 to decide on Kochi, Pune requests
April 23rd, 2011 - 10:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Indian cricket board will meet April 27 to take a call on the requests made by Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Pune Warriors to cut ... Read more...
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Anti-Maharashtra lobby behind power project’s delay: Builder
March 28th, 2011 - 10:40 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, March 28 (IANS) An "anti-Maharashtra lobby" is creating problems for the Hindustan Electricity Generation Company's power project near Pune, Niranjan Hiranandani, chairman and managing director of the Hiranadani Group, ... Read more...
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Bangalore cricket fan designs “World Cup” sari
March 23rd, 2011 - 4:19 pm ICT by ANI
Bangalore, Mar.23 (ANI): As cricket fever grips India, an ardent fan in Bangalore, Savitha Niranjan has designed a cricket-themed sari using crepe fabric and semi precious stones.Niranjan hopes to present the ... Read more...
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Nepal teenager’s murder goes unpunished even after 7 years
February 17th, 2011 - 4:01 pm ICT by IANS
By Sudeshna Sarkar
Kathmandu, Feb 17 (IANS) Rights organisations in Nepal and abroad Thursday urged the new government of Nepal to bring to justice the army officers and soldiers responsible for the torture ... Read more...
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Won’t appear before disciplinary committee: JD-U MP
January 27th, 2011 - 8:31 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Jan 27 (IANS) An MP from Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) has refused to appear before its disciplinary committee on charges of anti-party activities during the Bihar assembly elections.Upendra Kushwaha, a ... Read more...
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JD-U MP announces fast to demand probe into his assets
January 13th, 2011 - 2:15 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Jan 13 (IANS)Stung by allegations of corruption from his party colleagues, an MP from Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) has asked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to order a probe into his ... Read more...
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Players will have final say, not franchises: IPL
January 12th, 2011 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The Governing Council of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Wednesday clarified that players will have the final say in choosing a franchise, not the team owners. ... Read more...
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Gujjars intensify agitation by refusing to meet Rajasthan Govt’s team
December 26th, 2010 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
Jaipur, Dec 26 (ANI): Gujjars have intensified their agitation by refusing to meet a three-member team of IAS officers sent by the Rajasthan government to end the stalemate over the reservation ... Read more...
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‘Eesan’ fails to grip (Tamil Film Review; Rating: **1/2)
December 19th, 2010 - 4:08 pm ICT by IANS
By Aravindan D.I.
Film: "Eesan"; Cast: Samudrakani, A.L. Azhgappan, Aparna, Vaibhav, Abhinaya, Niranjan; Director: M. Sasikumar; Producer: Company Productions; Music: James Vasanthan; Camera: S.R. Kathir; Rating: **1/2 "Eesan", being the next production of ... Read more...
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Mumbai ‘48 Hour Film Project’ to begin Friday
November 11th, 2010 - 11:45 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) An international filmmaking competition, where filmmakers are required to make a movie in 48 hours, is set to begin its Mumbai leg Friday.Called the Mumbai 48 Hour Film ... Read more...
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India-based documentary ‘Pink Saris’ wins at Abu Dhabi Film Fest
October 23rd, 2010 - 1:55 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Oct 23 (IANS) British director Kim Longinotto's "Pink Saris" bagged the best documentary Friday at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival and the director says she will use the prize money ... Read more...
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50 years on, Ghatak’s masterpiece has to shine through clouds
September 3rd, 2010 - 11:59 am ICT by IANS
By Satyen K. Bordoloi
Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Legendary filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak's "Meghe Dhaka Tara" completes 50 years this year. Sadly, despite critics globally considering it to be one of a handful of ... Read more...
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Indian entrepreneur next owner of Blackburn Rovers?
July 20th, 2010 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
By Venkata Vemuri
London, July 20 (IANS) The name of an Indian entrepreneur, Saurin Shah, is doing the rounds as possibly the next owner of Blackburn Rovers, the British Barclays Premier League football ... Read more...
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Jackie Shroff only saving grace in ‘Zamana’ (Kannada Movie Review)
July 4th, 2010 - 9:00 pm ICT by IANS
By V.S. Rajapur
Film: "Zamana"; Cast: Jackie Shroff, Nitish, Akarsha, Sadhu Kokila and others; Director: Lucky Shankar Adithya; Producer: Chethan; Cameraman: Niranjan Babu; Music Director: Karthick Raja; Rating: * and 1/2In the publicity ... Read more...
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Sundar consolidates lead in Asian Junior chess
June 21st, 2010 - 9:26 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, June 21 (IANS) International Master M. Shyam Sundar of India consolidated his position at the top of the leaderboard by agreeing for a 28-move draw with compatriot Mehar Chinna Reddy in ... Read more...
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No match-fixing in IPL: Shah
June 7th, 2010 - 12:59 pm ICT by ANI
Rajkot, June 7 (ANI): Rubbishing allegations of cricket players being highly susceptible to corruption, Indian Premier League (IPL) vice-president , Niranjan Shah has said that IPL was foolproof from match fixing.Shah's ... Read more...
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BCCI holds the key to Howard’s cricket administration future
May 29th, 2010 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney/Mumbai, May 29 (ANI): The powerful and influential Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to have a final say on the cricket administration future of former Australian Prime ... Read more...
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