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Everything you need to know about Ashok Nagar Bharsawan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Ashok Nagar Bharsawan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

'Sukumarudu': emotionally cheerful (Telugu Movie Review)

May 12, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Film: "Sukumarudu"; Cast: Aadi Pudipeddi, Nisha Aggarwal, Sharada, G. Krishna, Chandra Mohan, Bhavna Ruparel, Srinivasa Avasarala, Brahmanandam, Maruthi Rao, Raghu Babu, Jayaprakash Reddy, Rao Ramesh and Tanikella Bharani; Director: G. Ashok; Rating: **1/2

Ashok Leyland to launch three vehicles, invest Rs.600 crore in 2013-14

May 10, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Chennai, May 10 (IANS) Commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland Ltd will be launching three new vehicles, including a passenger carrier, and investing around Rs.600 crore this year while rejigging its organisational structure in line with its mission to be one of the top 10 truck-makers and top five bus-makers in the world, said a top company official.

Gehlot to fund kidney transplant of merit student

May 10, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Jaipur, May 10 (IANS) Impressed by a 17-year-old student who figured on the state merit list and also cleared the first stage of the IIT entrance exam despite undergoing dialysis twice a week, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Friday said he will bear the cost of his kidney transplant.

Bengali film on chit funds hits screens

May 10, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Kolkata, May 10 (IANS) In the wake of the Saradha Group chit fund scam that has rocked the state, a Bengali feature film on shell companies, their working and how they trap gullible investors hit the screens Friday.

Jaganmohan Reddy loses bail application in Supreme Court

May 9, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): The Supreme Court of India rejected the bail plea of jailed regional leader Jaganmohan Reddy in disproportionate assets case on Thursday.

Indefinite strike called by Mumbai traders

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (ANI): Traders here called for an indefinite strike over imposition of a Local Body Tax (LBT), bringing the business operations to a grinding halt.

'IAS officer's pen is mightier than scalpel'

May 4, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Chennai, May 4 (IANS) He firmly believes that the "pen is mightier than the scalpel" in the service of people at least in India and A. Arun Thamburaj would soon wield his weapon on entering the prestigious Indian Administrative Service.

Gehlot lays foundation stone of equipment making plant

May 3, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Jaipur, May 3 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot laid the foundation stone for JCB India's fourth construction equipment manufacturing plant at here Friday.

Seven killed in Tripura road accidents

May 3, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Agartala, May 3 (IANS) Seven people, including a doctor and his wife, were killed and five injured in four road accidents in Tripura, police said Friday.

IPL: RCB stave off Pune's challenge for first away win (Roundup)

May 2, 2013 at 11:48 PM

Pune, May 2 (IANS) Saurabh Tiwary and Ab de Villiers were instrumental in getting Royal Challengers Bangalore past Pune Warriors here Thursday for their first away victory in this Indian Premier League.

Four arrested for duping bank in Delhi

May 2, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Four people were arrested for using 57 fake credit cards to dupe a major bank of over Rs. 40 lakh to support their lavish lifestyles, police said Thursday.

All-party meet to show EVMs with verifiable vote, apex court told

May 2, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Election Commission Thursday told the Supreme Court that it has convened an all-party meet May 10 to demonstrate the voters verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) in the EVMs and evolve consensus on its introduction.

Gehlot discusses agricultural cooperation with Israel

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Jaipur, April 29 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Monday met agriculture and rural development minister of Israel Yair Shamir in Beitgan city in Israel and discussed cooperation to promote agriculture.

Gehlot in Israel to bring back farm technology

April 28, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Jaipur, April 28 (IANS) A delegation from Rajasthan led by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot now visiting Israel held talks with officials on cooperation in agriculture, horticulture and water resources, a statement issued here said Sunday.

Amity Varsity confers honorary degrees on legal luminaries

April 25, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), April 25 (ANI): Amity University on Thursday held a special convocation during which, they honored two legal luminaries - S.P. Gupta, Advocate General, Uttar Pradesh and Rajiv Nayar, Senior Advocate at the Delhi High Court with Doctorate Degrees in Law (Honoris Causa) here.

Seventeen plants for potable water in coastal Kerala

April 23, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 23 (IANS) Authorities in Kerala are set to install 17 water treatment plants in the coastal region to provide affordable potable water to the people, an official said Tuesday.

Five Delhi girls brutalised in April, 393 rapes since Jan 1

April 20, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The five-year Delhi girl, brutalised by a neighbour earlier this week, is the fifth minor to have fallen prey to rapists this month. In many of the 393 rapes since Jan 1, the accused were known to the victims, police records show.

'Gouravam' - laudable, but not engaging (Tamil Movie Review)

April 20, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Movie: "Gouravam"; Cast: Sirish, Yami Gautam, Prakash Raj, Nassar, Elango Kumaravel, Sricharan and Anupama Kumar; Director: Radha Mohan; Rating: **1/2

More green cards, but none for siblings, adult children

April 19, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Chicago, April 19 (IANS) The proposed changes to the US immigration law submitted on Wednesday by the "gang of eight", the bi-partisan group in the US Senate, would increase the number of employment based green cards, directly benefitting applicants from India and China.

McDowell's No.1 records $3.8 bn-worth sales in 2012-13

April 18, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) Vijay Mallya's United Spirits Ltd (USL) Thursday said its leading spirits brand McDowell's No.1 has clocked retail sales worth $3.8 billion in 2012-13.

Mishra's third IPL hat-trick gives Hyderabad sensational win

April 17, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Pune, April 17 (IANS) Amit Mishra picked up four wickets in one over to take Sunrisers Hyderabad to a sensational win over Pune Warriors in the Indian Premier League here Wednesday.

Communist Party blames TMC for chaining arrested student

April 17, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Siliguri, April 17 (ANI): Senior leader of the Communist party of India- Marxist (CPI-M), Ashok Bhattacharya on Wednesday held the West Bengal state government responsible for the chaining of student leader Santosh Sahani.

16 hurt in Bangalore terrorist strike: Deputy CM Ashok (Evening Lead)

April 17, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Bangalore, April 17 (IANS) Sixteen people were injured Wednesday in a bomb blast, near the ruling BJP's office in this tech hub, which Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister R. Ashok said was an act of terror.

Emirates loses traveller's bags, told to pay Rs.2 lakh

April 16, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Emirates airline has landed in trouble for losing a passenger's luggage during a flight to Athens. India's top consumer court has ordered it to pay Rs.2 lakh compensation to the passenger for causing "harassment, agony, mental tension and loss of professional face apart from monetary loss".

Pallam Raju calls for closer partnership between academia and industry

April 15, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 15 (ANI): Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju on Monday called for closer partnership between academia and industry, and said that the gap between the two has to be bridged to enhance employability of the people.

'Industry, civil society must work for development'

April 15, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Industry, government and civil society must work together to ensure that India grows sustainably and maintains a steady growth of 7-8 percent, experts said Monday.

Mumbai outclass Pune, go top of the table

April 13, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Mumbai Indians moved to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) table with a convincing 41-run victory over the Pune Warriors at the Wankhede Stadium here Saturday.

Haryana minister in bogus vote row granted bail

April 12, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Gurgaon, April 12 (IANS) Haryana's Sports Minister Sukhbir Kataria Friday appeared before a trial court to answer charges of forging documents to obtain voter cards for his relatives in 2009. He was granted bail by the trial court.

Rajasthan Royals elect to bat against Warriors

April 11, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Pune, April 11 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid won the toss and elected to bat against Pune Warriors India in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Thursday.

I'm not a quitter, will stay in the system: Ashok Khemka (Interview)

April 11, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Chandigarh, April 11 (IANS) He has been transferred 43 times in just two decades of service, with 19 of these having been ordered by Haryana's present Bhupinder Singh Hooda-led Congress government. Senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka says he is being hounded for "just doing my duty" and has no intention of quitting.

CPI-M calls for shutdown in WB, demanding release of their leaders

April 11, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Siliguri (West Bengal), April 11 (ANI): Communist party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) called for a total shutdown on Thursday in Siliguri as they pressed their demand for the release of their leaders arrested during the clash between their party leaders and supporters of state ruling Trinamool Congress party (TMC).

Gurbani takes lead at Usha Army Ladies golf

April 10, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Kolkata's Gurbani Singh played the best round of the week with a back nine that had four birdies as she rose from tied seventh to the very top of the leaderboard at the end of second rounds of the Usha Army Ladies and Junior golf championship here Wednesday.

Medical negligence: Father compensated for daughter's death

April 10, 2013 at 9:49 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The father of a pregnant woman, who died after a negligent doctor treated her for cancer that she did not suffer from, has been awarded compensation of Rs.5 lakh by the apex consumer court.

INLD demands probe into Hooda government's land deals

April 8, 2013 at 6:37 PM

Chandigarh, April 8 (IANS) The main opposition Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) in Haryana Monday demanded a probe by a sitting Supreme Court judge into all land deals done by the Bhupinder Singh Hooda government.

Rajasthan to begin free medical diagnostic test scheme Sunday

April 6, 2013 at 8:05 PM

Jaipur, April 6 (IANS) Rajasthan will Sunday become the first state in India to have a free medical diagnostic test scheme.

Warriors restrict Hyderabad to 126/6

April 5, 2013 at 9:41 PM

Hyderabad, April 5 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 126 for six against Pune Warriors India in an Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium here Friday.

Congress draws sharp criticism as Ashok Khemka transferred again

April 5, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 5 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday lashed out at the ruling Congress Party over the transfer of senior Haryana Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Ashok Khemka, who had kicked up a political storm alleging irregularities in land deals involving businessman Robert Vadra and realty giant DLF.

Will pass food bill in budget session: Thomas

April 3, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The government will enact the proposed right to food bill, covering 67 percent of the population, in the second half of the budget session April 22-May 10, Food Minister K.V. Thomas said here Wednesday.

Robbery accused shot dead in UP court, lawyer hurt

April 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Panchsheel Nagar (Hapur), April 2 (IANS) An undertrial facing charges in a Rs.10-lakh bank robbery was Tuesday shot dead and a lawyer injured when four assailants opened fire in a court complex in Uttar Pradesh as part of a gang war, police said.

Undertrial shot dead in UP court, lawyer injured

April 2, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Lucknow, April 2 (IANS) An undertrial was shot dead and a lawyer was injured when unidentified assailants opened fire at them in the Hapur court complex Tuesday, police said.

Petrol price cut evokes mixed reactions

April 1, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Bhopal/Hyderabad/Lucknow, Apr. 1 (ANI): The decision to cut the price of petrol by 85 paise per litre has evoked mixed reactions from people across the country.

Ashok Choudhary new chief of Congress in Bihar

March 31, 2013 at 6:02 PM

Patna, March 31 (IANS) Ashok Choudhary was Sunday named the new president of Congress's Bihar unit.

Reliance Infra unveils water conservation model

March 22, 2013 at 8:10 PM

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Reliance Infrastructure Friday unveiled a prototype model of water conservation, marking 'World Water Day'.

Rajasthan gets nod for Rs.40,500 crore plan outlay

March 20, 2013 at 4:41 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Planning Commission Wednesday approved Rs.40,500 crore outlay for Rajasthan for the financial year beginning April 1, 2013, and asked the state to make a long-term strategy to meet water requirements.

Infosys bags BMW contract for IT services

March 14, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Bangalore, March 14 (IANS) Indian IT bellwether Infosys Ltd has bagged a five-year contract from German auto major BMW group to provide a range of IT services, including infrastructure management, content management and business intelligence systems.

Probe Rajasthan mining 'scam', demands BJP

March 7, 2013 at 5:47 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday demanded a CBI probe into the "scam" in allocation of sandstone mines in Rajasthan and sought the resignation of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

One gang-rape, four rapes in Delhi

March 6, 2013 at 9:23 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) In five separate cases, a woman was allegedly gang-raped in a moving car while four minors were raped here, police said Wednesday.

Three injured in Kolkata flyover collapse

March 3, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Kolkata, March 3 (IANS) A large section of a two-year-old flyover built during the erstwhile Left Front regime collapsed here early Sunday, critically injuring three people, police said. The accident has sparked a war-of-words between the Left and the ruling Trinamool Congress.

Ashok Leyland February sales fall by 10 percent

March 1, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Chennai, Mar 1 (IANS) City-based commercial vehicles manufacturer Ashok Leyland closed last month with 10 percent reduction is sales compared to the numbers logged during February 2012.

Gehlot grants approval for annual financial incentive package of Rs. 3376 crores to HPCL

February 22, 2013 at 6:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 22 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has given in principle approval for the annual financial incentive package of Rs. 3376 crores to HPCL as desired by the petroleum company for setting up refinery in his state.

Woman strangles daughter, hangs herself in Delhi

February 21, 2013 at 10:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A 32-year-old women strangulated her three-year-old daughter and then hanged herself at her house here Thursday, police said.

When Khayyam got scared of 'Pakeezah'!

February 19, 2013 at 5:53 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Legendary music composer Khayyam, who turned 86 recently, recalled how he was scared while composing music for one of his biggest hits "Umrao Jaan" after the super success of film "Pakeezah".

Bangladesh receives 20 buses from India as line of credit

February 17, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Dhaka, Feb. 17 (ANI): Twenty buses from India were inducted into the fleet of the transport network of Bangladesh on Sunday as part of the promised line of credit.

Air hostess Geetika's mother cremated, another note for son found

February 16, 2013 at 10:17 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Former air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother, who committed suicide by hanging herself, alleging harassment from those named for her daughter's suicide, was cremated Saturday. She left another suicide note for her son, asking him to be "strong," police said.

Geetika's mother left another note for son

February 16, 2013 at 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Former air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother, who committed suicide by hanging herself inside her house here Friday evening, left another suicide note for her son, asking him to be "strong," police said.

Designer Sakshee Pradhan gets hitched!

February 15, 2013 at 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Fashion designer Saakshee Pradhan, politician Ashok Pradhan's daughter, has tied the knot with Mumbai-based boy Abhishek Nadkarni.

Cop beaten up while helping harassed woman

February 12, 2013 at 11:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) A constable was beaten up here by four drunk men when he tried to prevent them from molesting a woman was travelling in a car with her brother here in the city, police said Tuesday. One accused was arrested.

Gambhir dropped, Harbhajan back for first two Tests

February 10, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) India's cricket selectors dropped out-of-form Gautam Gambhir and included off-spinner Harbhajan Singh for the first two Test of the four-match series against Australia starting later this month.

Uflex's Q3 net profit down 29.41 percent

February 8, 2013 at 7:07 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Packaging firm Uflex reported a decline of 29.41 percent in its consolidated net profit for the third quarter of the current fiscal, at Rs.36.2 crore from Rs.51.2 crore on a year-on-year basis.

Fresh guidelines for journalists at Kumbh

February 8, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Lucknow, Feb 8 (IANS) Anticipating a huge media presence from across the world to cover Mauni Amavasya, the most important royal bathing day, the Kumbh administration Friday issued fresh guidelines to journalists.

Ashok Leyland logs 3 percent volume growth in January

February 2, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Chennai, Feb 2 (IANS) Boosted by its light commercial vehicles (LCV) sales, city-based Ashok Leyland Ltd closed January with a marginal three percent growth in sales as compared to sales in the same month last year.

Lt Gen. Ashok Singh to head Southern Command (With image)

January 31, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Pune, Jan 31 (IANS) Lieutenant General Ashok Singh will Friday take over as the general officer commanding-in-chief of the Indian Army's Southern Command here.

Controversy hits Taj Literature Festival

January 30, 2013 at 10:54 PM

Agra, Jan 30 (IANS) The controversy bug that hit the Jaipur Literary Festival has infected Agra's maiden Taj Literature Festival two days before its scheduled inauguration Feb 1.

Protesters demand arrest of Ashis Nandy, police seek video footage of his remarks

January 27, 2013 at 9:12 PM

Jaipur, Jan. 27 (ANI): Hundreds of people staged a protest demonstration outside the venue of the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) here on Sunday, demanding immediate arrest of sociologist Ashis Nandy for his remarks against members of the backward classes, scheduled castes and tribes.

Gandhian community worker Thakurdas Bang dead

January 27, 2013 at 3:36 PM

Nagpur, Jan 27 (IANS) Thakurdas Bang, a Gandhian, freedom fighter and community worker, died at his home in Wardha here Sunday, a family member said.

Ashis Nandy booked for 'casteist' comment, BSP demands arrest

January 26, 2013 at 10:56 PM

Jaipur/New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Social scientist Ashis Nandy was Saturday booked for linking Dalits, tribals and backward classes to corruption, even as his remarks at the Jaipur Literature Festival drew condemnation from political parties like the BSP and RPI which demanded action against him.

Ashis Nandy booked under SC/SC Act

January 26, 2013 at 9:12 PM

Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) Renowned sociologist Ashis Nandy was Saturday booked here under the SC/ST Act for his comment at a session at the Jaipur Literature Festival that Dalits, tribals and other backward classes (OBCs) are more linked to corruption, police said.

Ashis Nandy clarifies stand on Dalit corruption, cites 'misunderstanding'

January 26, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) Leading political psychologist, scholar and social scientist Ashis Nandy clarified Saturday that he did not mean to hurt the sentiments of the country's disempowered groups with his comment about the equalizing force of corruption and that the scourge was rampant among the backward and Dalit communities as well.

CCI calls for competition compliance for good corporate governance

January 24, 2013 at 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 24 (ANI): The Competition Commission of India (CCI) today held a round-table meeting with top companies of the country on the subject of "Competition Compliance for Good Corporate Governance".

Warehouse guard shot at by robbers

January 20, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) A 35-year-old security guard was shot and injured by three assailants when he resisted their robbery attempt at a scrap warehouse here, said police Sunday.

Goa firemen to zip about on bikes

January 12, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Panaji, Jan 12 (IANS) In a first in India, instead of a big red wagon, firemen in Goa will now zip about on motorcycles to douse fires and tackle emergencies.

Scoreboard: India vs England, 1st ODI

January 11, 2013 at 8:10 PM

Rajkot, Jan 11 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the first ODI between India and England at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here Friday:

Odisha to probe rape cases within 60 days

January 10, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 10 (IANS) Odisha has asked the police to file chargesheets in rape and other sexual offence cases related to women within 60 days of the crimes instead of 120 days stipulated in the law, an official said Thursday.

Impose president's rule, make Odisha safe for women: BJP

January 9, 2013 at 8:17 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 9 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday demanded president's rule in Odisha to prevent rape cases and atrocities on women.

Doctor arrested for rape in Delhi

January 8, 2013 at 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) A 51-year-old doctor was arrested here Tuesday for allegedly raping a nurse at his clinic for the last four years, police said Tuesday.

Leander Paes's new found respect for actors

January 4, 2013 at 4:47 PM

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Tennis player Leander Paes, who makes his Bollywood debut with "Rajdhani Express", now sees actors and directors in a new light.

India peg Pakistan back, Jamshed strikes another ton

January 3, 2013 at 5:11 PM

Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) Opener Nasir Jamshed fired his second consecutive hundred of the series to give Pakistan a rollicking start before India fought back to run through the visitors' batting line-up in the second One-day International at the Eden Gardens here Thursday.

Childrern in Kashmir police families get scholarship

January 2, 2013 at 7:11 PM

Jammu, Jan 2 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Police will award scholarships to children of police personnel, especially those who died fighting militants, it was announced Wednesday.

Ashok Leyland's December 2012 sales down

January 2, 2013 at 5:59 PM

Chennai, Jan 2 (IANS) Commercial vehicle-maker Ashok Leyland Ltd's December 2012 sales declined by 19 percent as compared to the same period in 2011, the company said.

Gang-rape: Delhi welcomes New Year on sombre note as protests continue

January 1, 2013 at 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): As the nation continues to mourn the death of the 23-year-old girl gang-rape victim, Delhites welcomed the New Year on a sombre note demanding justice for the brave heart.

(HOLD) Independent regulation essential for growth: Competiiton watchdog

December 29, 2012 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The growth of the private sector in India post-1990 has enhanced the importance of independent sectoral regulators, the head of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has said.

Young bowlers handled pressure well: Dhoni

December 28, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 28 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was all praise for his young bowling attack that held its nerve in the death overs during the 11-run win over Pakistan in the second encounter of the drawn Twenty20 international series at the Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, Friday.

India takes revenge at Motera, beats Pakistan by 11 runs to level T20 series

December 28, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 28(ANI): India beat Pakistan by 11 runs in the second Twenty20 played at the Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium in Motera on Friday to level the series 1-1.

India beat Pakistan by 11 runs

December 28, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 28 (IANS) India drew the two-match Twenty20 international series 1-1 with a 11-run win over Pakistan at the Sardar Patel Stadium here Friday.

People throng tribal food festival in Guwahati

December 28, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Guwahati, Dec. 28 (ANI): Scores of people recently congregated at a tribal food festival here to savour sumptuous dishes specific to Assam.

Special court in Bareilly awards death sentence to culprit for rape, murder

December 25, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh), Dec. 25 (ANI): A special court in Bareilly awarded death sentence to a man on Monday, guilty of raping and killing a 10-year-old Dalit girl in 2009.

Bangalore warms up for India-Pakistan T20 Christmas party

December 25, 2012 at 8:53 AM

Bangalore, Dec 25 (IANS) A defiant India will take on an upbeat Pakistan Christmas night Tuesday in a high-octane T20 tie at the Chinnaswamy stadium in this tech hub amid unprecedented security.

I'm here to play long innings: Leander on Bollywood debut

December 24, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Tennis player Leander Paes, who makes his Bollywood debut as an actor with "Rajdhani Express", says he is here to play a long innings.

Top Cardiac Surgeon Dr Hariawala unveils "Triple Heart Therapy" at CSI 2012

December 24, 2012 at 10:45 AM

New Delhi, Dec. 24 (ANI): New Delhi recently witnessed the largest gathering of cardiovascular specialists in the country at the 64th CSI ( Cardiological Society of India ) annual conference which was held at the Hotel Ashok. The scientific program was packed with high quality learning for over 5000 attendees with acclaimed Indian American Heart Surgeon Dr Mukesh Hariawala delivering one of the prestigious " CSI Distinguished Lecture 2012 ".

India squad for T20s, ODIs against Pakistan

December 23, 2012 at 12:37 PM

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Mahendra Singh Dhoni will lead the Indian cricket team for the two Twenty20 internationals and three ODIs against Pakistan from Dec 25 to Jan 6, the selection committee announced Sunday.

England elect to field in second T20

December 22, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and elected to field against India in the second Twenty20 international at the Wankhede Stadium here Saturday.

After Test loss, India fights to retain its dignity in T20 against England

December 20, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Indian cricket team under the leadership of Dhoni will face England's team today in first T20 match to be played in Pune. The match will start at 7 pm (local time).

Three rape cases registered in 36 hours in Delhi

December 17, 2012 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Delhi Police registered three separate rape cases, including a gang-rape, here in the capital in the last 36 hours, police said Monday.

Rajasthan official retains post in first right to recall vote

December 14, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Jaipur, Dec 14 (IANS) In the first ever "right to recall" voting in Rajasthan, a municipality chairman has been able to retain his elected position as voters cast their ballot against his recall, officials said Friday.

Aditi sets up semis clash with Gurbani

December 14, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Kolkata, Dec 14 (IANS) Golfer Aditi Ashok set up an interesting duel with her arch-rival Gurbani Singh in the semi-final as she won her quarter-final easily in the Usha All India Ladies Matchplay Championships at the Tollygunge Club here Friday.

Two arrested in Delhi wall collapse incident

December 13, 2012 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Two people - a building contractor and the plot owner - were arrested for east Delhi's wall collapse incident in which five children were killed a day earlier, police said Thursday.

Free basic medical tests from April 7 in Rajasthan

December 13, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Jaipur, Dec 13 (IANS) The Rajasthan government will launch the facility of free basic medical tests for patients here from April 7 next year, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced Thursday.

Leander Paes' co-star praises his acting in 'Rajdhani Express'

December 13, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) From the tennis court to the acting arena - Leander Paes has made a good transition, if Sayali Bhagat, his co-star in "Rajdhani Express" is to be believed.

Five children die in Delhi wall collapse, probe ordered

December 12, 2012 at 11:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) At least five children, all below the age of 10, died here after a boundary wall under construction collapsed on them Wednesday, a fire brigade official said. The Delhi government has ordered an inquiry into it.

Aditi tops strokeplay at Usha Ladies Golf

December 12, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Kolkata , Dec 12 (IANS) Aditi Ashok blew her opposition away with a stunning three-under 66 that gave her the Billoo Sethi Trophy for the Strokeplay segment of the Usha All India Ladies Amateur Golf Championships here Wednesday.