Asha compares Ravi Shankar’s looks to Tagore
January 31st, 2012 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) When singing legend Asha Bhosle came face-to-face with 92-year-old sitar maestro Ravi Shankar after a long time here Tuesday, she couldn't help but compare his ... Read more...
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Asha Bhosle, Gulzar named among 10 People of The Year
January 31st, 2012 - 6:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) From classical stalwarts like Pandit Jasraj, Hariprasad Chaurasia, L. Subramaniam and Zakir Hussain, to celebrated singers like Asha Bhosle, Yesudas and Shubha Mudgal -- 10 ... Read more...
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India in tough pool for U-21 Squash World Cup
January 29th, 2012 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Jan 29 (IANS) India find themselves in a tough pool that includes top seeds Egypt and No.5 Australia besides eighth ranked Germany in the World Cup Chennai Open Under-21 ... Read more...
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Rajasthan in driver’s seat in Ranji Trophy final
January 22nd, 2012 - 3:06 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) Holders Rajasthan took three quick wickets to exert control over the Ranji Trophy final against Tamil Nadu, who were struggling at 66 for three at stumps ... Read more...
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‘Businessman’ a must watch for punchy dialogues, Mahesh’s superb acting (Telugu Movie Review)
January 15th, 2012 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Businessman"; Cast: Mahesh Babu, Kajal Agarwal, Prakash Raj, Shayaji Shinde, Nasser, Dharmavarapu Subramaniam, Brahmaji, Bharat Reddy, Raja Murad and Jahangeer Khan; Writer-Director: Puri Jagannath; Producer: Venkat; Music Director: S.S.Thaman; Camera: ... Read more...
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Ranji Trophy: Wickets tumble on opening day of semi-final ties
January 10th, 2012 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
In the other semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium, Tamil Nadu recovered from a precarious 139 for six to end the day at 250 without any further loss, thanks to a 111-run ... Read more...
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Ranji Trophy quarters: Chopra, Yagnik, Pawar, Dewan hit tons
January 3rd, 2012 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Centuries by Aakash Chopra and Dishant Yagnik put Rajasthan in a commanding position against Hyderabad, medium-pacer Jagannathan Kaushik spurred a dramatic Tamil Nadu rally against ... Read more...
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Parliament returns to disruptions over demands for Chidambaram’s ouster (Roundup)
December 8th, 2011 - 8:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Just a day after functioning smoothly, parliament was Thursday back to its old ways of repeated disruptions and adjournments during the pre-lunch sitting of ... Read more...
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Hearing Dec 9 on plea against Kerala politician’s early release
November 11th, 2011 - 11:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court will hear on Dec 9 a petition by former Kerala chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan challenging the release of former minister R. Balakrishna ... Read more...
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Reliance Group official retracts statement on Swan bank account
November 11th, 2011 - 8:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) In a setback for the official probe agency, the first witness in the second generation (2G) spectrum allocation case, Reliance Group's Anand Subramaniam, Friday retracted ... Read more...
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Trial starts in high-profile telecom airwaves case (Roundup)
November 11th, 2011 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Over seven months after the first set of charges were framed in the second generation (2G) spectrum case, the trial began Friday despite the ... Read more...
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No bans issued against me: Genelia
November 11th, 2011 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Actress Genelia D'souza has rubbished reports that she has been banned from the southern film industry due to her non-cooperative attitude.A media report said that ... Read more...
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2G case trial starts despite Raja no to cross-examination (Lead)
November 11th, 2011 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Former telecom minister A. Raja, co-accused in the second generation (2G) spectrum case, Friday refused to cross-examine the prosecution witnesses till the probe was ... Read more...
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Super Kings crash to shock defeat to Trinidad and Tobago
October 3rd, 2011 - 12:50 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, Oct 2 (IANS) A determined Trinidad and Tobago snatched a dramatic 12-run win against title holders Chennai Super Kings to record their first win in the Nokia Champions League ... Read more...
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CL T20 scoreboard: Cape Cobras vs Super Kings
September 29th, 2011 - 1:29 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 28 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard of the Champions League Twenty20 match between Nashua Cape Cobras and Chennai Super Kings played here Wednesday.Nashua Cape Cobras:Richard Levi ... Read more...
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Super Kings defeat Cape Cobras for first win
September 29th, 2011 - 1:23 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sept 28 (IANS) A timely cameo by all-rounder Dwanye Bravo powered the Chennai Super Kings to a four-wicket win here Wednesday, their first in the Nokia Champions League T20 ... Read more...
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K. Subramaniam new Maharashtra police chief (Lead)
September 28th, 2011 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Adhering to the principle of seniority, the Maharashtra government Wednesday named Indian Police Service (IPS) officer K. Subramaniam as the next director general of police, an ... Read more...
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We’ll look to restrict Cobras in Powerplay: Badrinath
September 26th, 2011 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 26 (IANS) Perhaps, the law of averages caught up with Chennai Super Kings, who lost their first game after eight consecutive wins at home Saturday night when they ... Read more...
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Stoves, not fans, for women in the hills
September 18th, 2011 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 18 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government's freebie scheme, which a lawyer has challenged in the Supreme Court, has been tweaked a bit as it reaches the hilly ... Read more...
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Supreme Court to hear Tamil Nadu’s freebie case
September 16th, 2011 - 7:24 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) In a major setback to the Tamil Nadu government, the Supreme Court Friday ordered the transfer to itself of a case against the freebies announced by ... Read more...
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Jayalalithaa gives away cattle to laptops to poor
September 15th, 2011 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 15 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday implemented AIADMK's electoral promise by giving away cattle, consumer durables and laptops to the deserving poor.
Speaking at the launch ... Read more...
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Apex court to hear Tamil Nadu freebie case Sep 16
September 3rd, 2011 - 12:55 am ICT by IANS
Chennai/New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu is likely to go ahead with its planned distribution of free mixers, grinders, fans, laptops for students and other ... Read more...
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GIMA voting process starts
August 30th, 2011 - 6:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) The Global Indian Music Academy (GIMA), which honours artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in Indian music, has started the voting process Tuesday to ... Read more...
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Apex court to hear case against AIADMK’s freebies
July 29th, 2011 - 8:06 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday asked the city-based advocate S.Subramaniam Balaji to file a petition to transfer his case against the freebies announced by the AIADMK government ... Read more...
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Court notice to Tamil Nadu government on freebies
July 22nd, 2011 - 1:44 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 22 (IANS) The Madras High Court Thursday issued notice to Tamil Nadu government giving two weeks time to respond on a petition filed by a city advocate S. ... Read more...
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Decision on solicitor general’s resignation soon: Salman Khurshid (Lead)
July 13th, 2011 - 2:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Law Minister Salman Khurshid said Wednesday that he would soon take a decision on the resignation of Solicitor General Gopal Subramaniam, who is upset ... Read more...
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Stalemate in solicitor general resignation issue
July 11th, 2011 - 11:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Union Law Minister M. Veerappa Moily Monday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to discuss the resignation of Solicitor General Gopal Subramaniam, sources said.Though there ... Read more...
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Solicitor General Subramaniam meets president
July 10th, 2011 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Solicitor General Gopal Subramaniam met President Pratibha Patil Sunday, a day after he offered to resign, official sources said.Subramaniam offered to quit Saturday as ... Read more...
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Don’t regret anything: Harman Baweja
July 8th, 2011 - 2:28 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Three-films-old Harman Baweja hasn't had a dream run at the box office but the actor doesn't regret anything and is looking forward to his forthcoming ... Read more...
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Dropped players should look at the positives: Dhoni
July 4th, 2011 - 6:11 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), July 4 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that young players who were dropped for the cricket Test series in England should look at the larger ... Read more...
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Six changes in India squad for England, Sehwag to join later
July 2nd, 2011 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 2 (IANS) Explosive opening batsman Virender Sehwag will join the India squad in England after a fortnight and an extra seamer has been preferred for the four-Test ... Read more...
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Fletcher favours more opportunities for Indian youngsters
June 17th, 2011 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
Kingston (Jamaica), June 17 (IANS) India cricket coach Duncan Fletcher wants to give youngsters more opportunities to blossom since five games are not enough to judge the ability of a ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu’s poll freebies hang on legal thread
June 13th, 2011 - 12:44 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, June 13 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa's promised poll freebies, including mixers, grinders, fans and laptops, are to roll out from September, but her plan could hit ... Read more...
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India opt to field against West Indies second ODI
June 8th, 2011 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
Port of Spain, June 8 (IANS) India won the toss and decided to bowl against the West Indies in the second One-day International at the Queen's Park Oval here ... Read more...
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Rohit Sharma guides India to a comfortable win (Lead)
June 7th, 2011 - 7:09 am ICT by IANS
Port of Spain, June 7 (IANS) Rohit Sharma hit an unbeaten 68 to guide India to a comfortable four-wicket win over the West Indies in the first one-day international ... Read more...
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