Action only after studying court judgment: Jaiprakash Associates
May 5th, 2012 - 10:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Infrastructure major Jaiprakash Associates Saturday said that it is studying the Himachal Pradesh High Court judgement penalising the company for setting up a thermal power ... Read more...
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Context helps interpret facial emotions accurately
October 4th, 2011 - 4:56 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 4 (IANS) A close up shows Serena Williams' eyes tensely shut; her mouth wide open, teeth bared and her face livid.Now zoom out: The tennis star is ... Read more...
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Kayani “most powerful man in Pakistan” despite civilian govt’s presence: Pak editorial
December 2nd, 2010 - 7:11 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Dec 2 (ANI): Even in the presence of a civilian government in Pakistan, Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani is the "most powerful" man in the country, a Pakistani newspaper's ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Gender bender? Mermaid sculpture losing its curves
November 26th, 2010 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, Nov 27 (IANS) A mermaid sculpture on a Kerala campus is losing its curves to accusations of vulgarity - and that too levelled by a women's group. Never mind if it ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
CBI open to filing report in apex court on spectrum probe (Lead)
November 24th, 2010 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it was willing to file a status report, as and when required, on its investigations ... Read more...
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Maintain peace after Babri verdict, says government (Night Lead)
September 16th, 2010 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Apprehending that the Ayodhya verdict Sep 24 could spark trouble, the government Thursday appealed to people to maintain calm when the judiciary rules on the dragging ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Govt. appeals for calmness ahead of verdict in Ramjanambhum-Babri mosque case
September 16th, 2010 - 9:55 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep.16 (ANI): Anticipating a backlash from certain groups likely to be affected by the Allahabad High Court judgement on the Ram-Janam Bhumi-Babri Masjid title suit expected on Sept.24, the Government ... Read more...
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Maintain peace after Babri verdict, says government (Lead)
September 16th, 2010 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The government Thursday appealed to people to maintain peace and order when the judiciary rules on the Babri mosque row Sep 24.
"There should be no ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
A comprehensive documentation of India-UAE ties (IANS Book Review)
August 22nd, 2010 - 10:03 am ICT by IANS
Book: "India and the UAE: In Celebration of a Legendary Friendship"; Author: Venu Rajamony; Publisher: Indian Expressions Management Consultancy
Ties between India and the Arabian Gulf are now over 5,000 years old. The ... Read more...
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Telecom Scam: Action against Raja will be taken if found guilty: PM
May 24th, 2010 - 3:57 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, said on Monday that his government would not tolerate corruption at any level and action would be taken against anyone ... Read more...
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Corruption will be dealt with but Raja’s done no wrong: PM (Lead)
May 24th, 2010 - 3:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Assuring that corruption will be dealt with at any level, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said auction of airwaves to telecom firms was above board and ... Read more...
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PM defends 2G airwaves auction process
May 24th, 2010 - 1:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Giving a clean chit to his Communications Minister A. Raja pending conclusion of investigations, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said the process followed on auction of ... Read more...
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Chavan, Maharashtra leaders welcome Kasab verdict
May 3rd, 2010 - 11:51 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan Monday welcomed the verdict convicting Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, the sole survivor of the 10 Pakistani terrorists who staged a 60-hour Mumbai ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
India needs educated citizens in knowledge century: President
April 12th, 2010 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
Nabha (Punjab), April 12 (IANS) President Pratibha Devisingh Patil Monday exhorted students to contribute to nation-building through their talent and knowledge, saying India will certainly emerge a stronger country when ... Read more...
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Slain Salaskar’s widow inaugurates a forum for youth
November 26th, 2009 - 1:43 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): A year after senior Maharashtra Police inspector, Vijay Salaskar was gunned down during the 26/11 terror attacks, his widow Smita Salaskar inaugurated a voluntary forum for youth here ... Read more...
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196 Indian languages endangered, experts to mull revival
October 21st, 2009 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Some 196 Indian languages are endangered, according to a recent Unesco study, and a worried lot of linguists, scholars and policy-makers are meeting in a two-day international ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Deora’s statement in Lok Sabha on Reliance gas
August 3rd, 2009 - 4:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Following is the text of a statement by Petroleum and Natural Gas minister Murli Deora on the controversy over gas from the Krishna-Godavari basin that was auctioned ... Read more...
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Sandeep’s goal is to see India among world’s hockey best
April 15th, 2009 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
By Avishek Roy
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India's hockey captain Sandeep Singh has put the Azlan Shah Cup victory Sunday in a proper perspective by saying his team has a fair distance ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Depp poisoned himself with alcohol to cope with fame
December 27th, 2008 - 1:54 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, December 27 (ANI): Johnny Depp has confessed that he indulged in excessive drinking in the 90s to deal with his superstardom.The Pirates of the Caribbean star, who had ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Star-studded cast, muddled plot fails to impress in ‘Body of Lies’ (Hollywood Film Review - Rating **)
October 17th, 2008 - 10:00 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Body of Lies"; Director: Ridley Scott; Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Mark Strong; Rating **It's been seven years since the September 11 attacks and five since the Iraq war began. The ... Read more...
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‘Ramchand Pakistani’ will have a calming effect, says producer
October 1st, 2008 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Pakistani film "Ramchand Pakistani" had a red carpet premiere here and its producer Javed Jabbar, who served as minister of information in Pervez Musharraf's government, says the movie ... Read more...
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Theatre lovers in northeast delighted with first ever drama festival in Assam
May 9th, 2008 - 3:12 pm ICT by admin
By Peter Alex ToddGuwahati, May9 (ANI): People in Assam recently had a novel experience to celebrate theatre art in a big way for a fortnight, as they attended the first ever ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Funny Vinay Pathak and company are at it again!
May 3rd, 2008 - 9:04 am ICT by admin
Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Known for his brand of intelligent comedy, actor-producer Vinay Pathak is set to churn out another laughathon, "Dasvidaniya", with his regular gang - Ranbir Shorey and Rajat Kapoor. ... Read more...
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Vinay Pathak’s next about funny side of everyday life
May 3rd, 2008 - 12:36 am ICT by admin
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Comic actor Vinay Pathak will be seen next in "Dasvidaniya", a film conceived by him and director Shashant Shah about "the funnier side of everyday existence". A comedy, ... Read more...
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