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KJP syndrome ails BJP ahead of assembly polls (Karnataka Newsletter)

March 29, 2013 at 12:50 PM

Bangalore, March 29 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is at its wit's end as it prepares for the May 5 assembly polls. The party does not seem to have a clue on how to shake off the KJP (Karnataka Janata Party) syndrome that threatens to shatter its hope of retaining power in the polls.

1 in 10 Facebook users receive abusive, insulting messages on site: Report

March 22, 2013 at 11:22 AM

London, Mar 22 (ANI): One in ten users of Facebook have received abusive or insulting messages, a new study has revealed.

Karnataka BJP gets new chief ahead of assembly polls

March 21, 2013 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, March 21 (IANS) The BJP Thursday named Lok Sabha member and long-time RSS activist Pralhad Joshi as the party's Karnataka unit president, ending two weeks of dilly-dallying after incumbent K. S. Eshwarappa quit March 7.

BJP routed in Karnataka municipal polls, Congress wins big

March 11, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Bangalore, March 11 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling BJP was Monday routed in urban local bodies poll held March 7 but the party claimed it is not a pointer to the outcome of assembly elections due in May.

BJP puts up brave face over Karnataka drubbing

March 11, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Bangalore, March 11 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling BJP Monday put up a brave face over its rout in the urban local bodies polls held Thursday.

Facebook acquires Microsoft's digital-ad service

March 2, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Washington, Mar 2 (IANS/EFE) Facebook Inc. announced that it has reached a deal with Microsoft Corp. to acquire its Atlas Advertiser Suite, a service that enables marketers and agencies to get the most out of their online advertising.

Ansari emphasises on emergence of India as service-based, knowledge driven economy

February 15, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Dharwad, Feb. 15 (ANI): Asserting that the orientation of the world economy is changing from a manufacturing dominated to a knowledge-based one in the 21st century, Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Friday said the emergence of India as a service-based, knowledge driven economy has added fresh impetus to the necessity of enhancing and upgrading our human capital.

Budget boost for IT growth in Karnataka

February 8, 2013 at 10:35 PM

Bangalore, Feb 8 (IANS) The Karnataka government Friday announced a slew of pro-active measures to propel the growth of the resilient IT industry in the state.

Bidappa to celebrate 'Karnataka Day' at Surajkund Mela

February 8, 2013 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Karnataka has been selected as the theme state for the ongoing International Crafts Mela, Surajkund and ace designer Prasad Bidappa will choreograph a fashion show Saturday to celebrate 'Karnataka Day'.

Curtail export of onion, Dikshit urges Pawar

January 31, 2013 at 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Concerned over skyrocketing prices of onions which have nearly tripled in the last few weeks, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Thursday said she had written to union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar seeking curbs on its export.

Sanam on course for another title

December 14, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Dharwad, Dec 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu tennis player Ramkumar Ramanathan entered his maiden final of the ITF circuit when he stopped the mercurial German qualifier Torsten Wietsoka 7-6(3), 7-5 in their semi-final of the $10,000 ITF Dharwad Open Futures Championship at the DDTA court here Friday.

Easy passage for top seeds

December 11, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Dharwad, Dec 11 (IANS) Top seed Sriram Balaji took just an hour to dispose of Ajai Selvaraj 6-0, 6-4 and sail into the second round of the $10,000 ITF Dharwad Open International Men's Futures Tennis here Tuesday.

Now, 'smart watch' that 'syncs with your iPhone'!

December 6, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Washington, Dec 6 (ANI): Japan-based electronics maker Casio has made a new watch that not only tells the time, but also delivers email and phone call alerts by synchronizing with your iPhone.

Dharwad bench of Karnataka HC dismisses mining baron Reddy's bail plea

December 5, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Dharwad (Karnataka), Dec. 5 (ANI): The Dharwad bench of the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday dismissed the bail petition filed by mining baron and former minister G Janardhana Reddy in connection with the illegal mining case involving Associated Mining Company in which he is the main accused.

Virtual smoking apps can tantalise teenagers: study

October 26, 2012 at 6:22 PM

Washington, Oct 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) With the help of dozens of free mobile applications, teenagers can virtually light up and smoke away, say Australian researchers and warn it can encourage the real thing.

New Apple iPad mini 'could range anywhere from $320 to $840', claims report

October 15, 2012 at 1:56 PM

London, Oct 15 (ANI): The new versions of the iPad mini, which are expected to be unveiled this month, could range anywhere from 320 dollars for a base model to 840 dollars for the fully loaded device, a report has claimed.

Sheila backs FDI in retail, calls BJP anti-trader

October 13, 2012 at 10:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Saturday indicated that her government will leave no stone unturned in implementing foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail here.

Israel keen on helping Goa meet its dairy deficit

August 24, 2012 at 10:40 PM

Panaji, Aug 24 (IANS) Israel is keen on partnering with dairy industry majors in Goa to increase milk production in the state, an official here said Friday.

China, South American trading bloc eye $200 bn trade

June 30, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Mendoza (Argentina), June 30 (IANS) China and South American trading bloc Mercosur pledged here to further promote economic cooperation and lift bilateral trade to $200 billion in 2016.

Karachi traders to stage sit-in

June 25, 2012 at 2:51 PM

Karachi, June 25 (IANS) Traders' associations in Karachi will stage a sit-in Tuesday to protest against the city's deteriorating security situation.

CII to hold FoodCon 2012 in Chennai in July

June 23, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Chennai, June 23 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will organise the FoodCon 2012: Conference on Advanced Technologies for Global Food Market here July 27, a statement from the industry body said.

Facebook blames Nasdaq stock-glitches for IPO crash

June 17, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Washington, June 17 (ANI): Social networking site Facebook has said trading problems at the Nasdaq Stock Market is resposnsible for a sharp drop in the company's stock price after its initial public offering.

Katy Perry back together with guitarist ex Rob Ackroyd

June 9, 2012 at 1:12 PM

London, June 9 (ANI): Katy Perry has reportedly rekindled her romance with rocker Rob Ackroyd.

Tata Motors operationalises Karnataka plant

June 6, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Dharwad (Karnataka), June 6 (IANS) Automobile major Tata Motors said Wednesday that its new unit in Dharwad, Karnataka, has started operations and would manufacture commercial vehicle models like the Ace Zip and Magic Iris.

Vodka prices set for 30 percent hike in Russia

May 30, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Moscow, May 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia, a country of vodka drinkers, will increase the minimum price of the drink by around 30 percent this year.

Facebook may move shares to NYSE following post IPO crash

May 24, 2012 at 9:45 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Following Facebook's May 18, 2012, IPO crash on the Nasdaq Stock Market, the social media giant may move its shares to the New York Stock Exchange.

Technology blamed for rising 'smartphone face'

May 16, 2012 at 3:14 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Those who are addicted to modern technologies, like mobiles and laptop, may be at risk of sagging jowls, say aesthetic experts.

Natural teak forests declining worldwide: UN

April 26, 2012 at 8:41 AM

Yangon, April 26 (IANS) Natural teak forests are in decline worldwide, almost half of which grow in Myanmar, the UN Food and Agricultural Organization has said. Such forests grow only in three other countries today -- India, Laos and Thailand.

78 mn Chinese expected to travel abroad this year

April 20, 2012 at 11:57 AM

Beijing, April 20 (IANS) China is widely anticipated to overtake Germany and US to become the world's biggest source of outbound travellers by the end of this year, an official said. About 78 million Chinese are expected to travel abroad this year.

Charred body found at Delhi nursery

April 18, 2012 at 9:09 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A body, charred beyond recognition, was found Wednesday at a sealed nursery near Khan Market in central New Delhi, police said adding that the body could be that of a 15-year-old son of a sweeper, reported missing from the area on April 11, even though the boy's family could not identify the body.

Pakistan building collapse toll reaches 10

April 14, 2012 at 10:51 AM

Islamabad, April 14 (IANS) The toll in the departmental store collapse in Pakistan's Gujranwala city has gone up to 10, a media report said Saturday.

Natural teak forests declining: UN

March 27, 2012 at 12:32 PM

Rome, March 27 (IANS) Natural teak forests are declining worldwide and the quality of natural grown teak wood is deteriorating, said the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

India witnessed biggest rise in house prices in world since 2001

March 21, 2012 at 9:28 PM

London, Mar 21 (ANI): Housing prices in India have witnessed the biggest increase in the world over the last ten years, according to a new research.

India witnessed biggest rise in house prices in world since 2001

March 21, 2012 at 10:37 AM

London, Mar 21 (ANI): Housing prices in India have witnessed the biggest increase in the world over the last ten years, according to a new research.

Now, BT sues Google over Android patent infringements

December 20, 2011 at 5:29 PM

London, Dec 20 (ANI): UK-based telecoms group BT has joined other major corporations claiming billions of dollars from Google for alleged patent infringements in the Android smartphone operating system.

Rising number of female managers unsuccessful in reducing wage gap

December 17, 2011 at 4:01 PM

Washington, Dec 17 (ANI): Wage differences between men and women are not decreasing as more females are attaining managerial positions, a new report has found.

Samsung Galaxy Y to be unveiled this week

December 2, 2011 at 1:02 PM

London, Dec 2 (ANI): Samsung's latest venture, Galaxy Y will be unveiled in the local market this week.

Forgot where you parked your car? Try the new student's finder app

November 21, 2011 at 3:39 PM

Melbourne, Nov 21 (ANI): A second-year computer science student at Melbourne University, who created an application to help people remember where they left the car or saw the perfect pair of shoes, has won the third place in a national awards scheme.

33pc people have dumped partners via Facebook, email or text

November 15, 2011 at 4:51 PM

London, Nov 15 (ANI): Social networking sites, email and SMSes are increasingly becoming popular choices for people to end their romantic relationships, a new study has revealed.

Eleven wounded in Peshawar market bomb blast

October 27, 2011 at 10:50 AM

Peshawar, Oct 27(ANI): At least eleven people have been wounded in a bomb explosion in a busy market in Pakistan's Peshawar city, according to police.

Wuhan to soon have China's tallest building

August 22, 2011 at 6:50 PM

Wuhan (China), Aug.22 (ANI): The capital of Central China's Hubei province, Wuhan could soon be home to the nation's tallest building if the new plans get off the drawing board.

Nine people killed in firing and grenade attacks in Karachi, 50 suspects arrested

August 13, 2011 at 4:34 PM

Karachi, August 13(ANI): At least nine people were killed and over 16 vehicles torched in different incidents of violence in Karachi as all major markets in the city remained closed following the strike call by Sindh nationalist parties against the restoration of Sindh Local Government Ordinance 2001.

Fish transaction volume returns to pre-quake level at Tokyo wholesale market

April 19, 2011 at 3:24 PM

Tokyo, April 19(ANI): The volume of fish transactions at the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market has returned to the same levels as before the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, indicating a recovery in the consumer demand, according to market officials.

Delhi road rage case: Jet pilot gets bail

January 12, 2011 at 11:33 AM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): The Jet Airways' pilot who ran over a restaurant manager in Delhi's Khan Market, walked out on bail on Wednesday morning.

Yahoo Mail gets makeover after 5 yrs to catch up with Microsoft, Google

October 27, 2010 at 11:04 AM

London, Oct 27 (ANI): Yahoo has finally decided to revamp its email service in a bid to catch up with rivals Microsoft and Google - the company has decided to give its mail service a makeover after five years.

Smartphone apps leak sensitive info to advertisers

September 30, 2010 at 4:44 PM

Washington, Sep 30 (ANI): Open-to-all smartphone applications from various sources are leaking consumers' private information to online advertisers, according to a joint study by Intel Labs, Penn State, and Duke University.

Immigration officials detain Karnataka MLA for cheating

June 24, 2010 at 4:21 PM

Mumbai, June 24 (ANI): Immigration officials at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport detained mine lord and Karnataka MLA Santosh Lad on Thursday morning while he was on his way to Dubai.

Air India in 190 million dollars deal for SITA's horizon passenger services system

April 8, 2010 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Apr 8 (ANI/Business Wire India): The National Aviation Company of India (NACIL) today announced that SITA, the aviation IT specialist, has been selected to provide its hosted Horizon Passenger Services System (PSS) to Air India on a turnkey basis following a global competitive tendering process. The deal with the 13.5 million passenger airline is valued at 190 million dollars over ten years.

Troubled footie star Chopra spent four hours in a cell after night out in Newcastle

February 25, 2010 at 3:10 PM

London, Feb.25 (ANI): Troubled soccer star Michael Chopra spent four hours in a cell after he was arrested on a night out.

Eight out of ten students in England are non-white, schools 'still segregated' by race

January 20, 2010 at 2:39 PM

London, Jan.20 (ANI): Several schools in England's most diverse towns and cities are still segregated along racial lines, despite a high-profile Government drive to break down ethnic barriers, according to one research conducted by Bristol University.

England under-21 footie star arrested for assault

December 8, 2009 at 2:02 PM

London, Dec.8 (ANI): England under-21 footie star Andy Carroll was arrested on Monday on suspicion of assault following an alleged nightclub brawl.

Michael Jackson 'wanted to study fine art at University'

November 29, 2009 at 1:23 PM

London, Nov 29 (ANI): Late King of Pop Michael Jackson was reportedly planning to head back to the classroom to become a qualified art historian after his daughter Paris begged him to follow his dream of studying.

Jake Gyllenhaal in talks to star in sci-fi thriller 'Source Code'

November 9, 2009 at 5:29 PM

Washington, Nov 9 (ANI): American actor Jake Gyllenhaal is said to be in negotiations to star in sci-fi thriller "Source Code" for Vendome Pictures and The Mark Gordon Co.

Chirac memoir admits admiration for old foe Thatcher

November 4, 2009 at 11:16 AM

Paris, Nov.4 (ANI): Former French president Jacques Chirac has expressed a grudging admiration for former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher despite their bitter clashes over Europe.

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart's sneaky romp in a shop changing room

October 1, 2009 at 1:07 PM

Melbourne, Oct 1 (ANI): 'Twilight' duo Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart reportedly had a sneaky romp in a shop changing room recently.

People forced to pay more as hoarders and profiteers make merry in Pakistan

August 26, 2009 at 5:06 PM

Islamabad, Aug.26 (ANI): With the onset of the fasting month of Ramazan prices of some daily commodities have sky rocketed in Pakistan despite the government's claim to initiate several plans to counter the massive black marketing by hoarders and profiteers.

Nostalgic, internet-weary young adults heading back to old times

July 14, 2009 at 2:58 PM

Melbourne, July 14 (ANI): Young adults in Australia are increasingly getting nostalgic and pining for simpler times, as they have got sick of the internet and partying.

Millet Centre to be set up in Karnataka's Dharwad area

June 3, 2009 at 4:35 PM

Dharwad, June 3 (ANI): Having come into existence only last year in June in Hyderabad, the State capital of Andhra Pradesh, Millet Network of India (MINI) today has over 90 members in 12 States of India.

Bollywood strike casts a long shadow in New York

May 28, 2009 at 10:08 AM

New York, May 28 (IANS) A seven-week-old strike by Bollywood film producers that has brought India's multibillion-dollar film industry to a halt has also cast a long shadow on small ethnic movie theatres in the US.

Centre to set up a regulatory authority for import of medical equipments

February 19, 2009 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Union Minister of Science and Technology Kapil Sibal on Thursday addressed an international conference on Medical Electronics, and said the government will set up a regulatory authority soon to stop the import of unreliable medical devices and encourage manufacture of standard medical equipments in the country.

Latin American countries discuss global financial crisis

December 17, 2008 at 3:46 PM

Costa de Sauipe (Brazil), Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The leaders of the Latin American countries discussed steps to deal with the global financial crisis at the 36th summit of the Common Market of the South (Mercosur) here.

Market economy killing academic profession: Pitroda to PM

November 19, 2008 at 12:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Shortage of research scholars will hinder India's progress as a knowledge economy, with the market economy devaluing the academic profession, National Knowledge Commission (NKC) chairman Sam Pitroda has said in a communication to the prime minister.

A cycle odyssey to Pakistan - to end child labour

November 10, 2008 at 9:42 AM

Bangalore, Nov 10 (IANS) At a tender age of five, Gaja was sold by his poor parents for Rs.500 to spend his life as a bonded labour. Now 10, Gaja is pedalling across India to reach Lahore with over 25 other Indian youngsters with a plea to completely eradicate child labour and also work for peace between India and Pakistan.

Apple iPhone overtakes BlackBerries' sales

November 8, 2008 at 2:46 PM

London, Novem ber 7 (ANI): Apple has become the second largest provider of smartphones with its iPhone outselling BlackBerries, say analysts.

Five killed in truck-tempo collision in Karnataka

November 6, 2008 at 5:35 PM

Dharwad (Karnataka), Nov 6 (ANI): At least five people were killed and eight others injured in a collision between a truck and passenger tempo at Harobelawadi village in Dharwad District this morning.

BJP sweeps Karnataka council bypoll

November 3, 2008 at 7:49 PM

Bangalore, Nov 3 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka Monday won all the three Legislative Council seats in the bypolls defeating the Congress and Janata Dal-Secular combine.

Emirates NBD bank net up 13 percent

October 22, 2008 at 8:30 PM

Dubai, Oct 22 (IANS) Emirates NBD, one of the largest banking groups in the Middle East, has posted net profits of 1.02 billion dirhams ($277.4 million) in the third quarter of 2008.

Tatas to decide on Nano plant's new site next week

October 6, 2008 at 8:51 PM

Bangalore, Oct 5 (IANS) Tata Motors Ltd would decide in a week on relocating the Nano manufacturing plant at Dharwad in north Karnataka from Singur in West Bengal after studying similar location offers in other states, Karnataka state industries minister Murugesh Nirani said late Sunday.

Tata Motors team in Dharwad for Nano project

October 6, 2008 at 8:49 PM

Bangalore, Oct 5 (IANS) A Tata Motors team visited Dharwad district Sunday to inspect the land offered by the Karnataka government for relocating the Nano small car project from Singur in West Bengal.

India's Bahrain mission plans new move to protect workers' rights

October 6, 2008 at 8:05 PM

Dubai, Sep 27 (IANS) The Indian embassy in Bahrain has decided to ask the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) to ensure that employers in the Gulf nation get a consent letter signed by their Indian employees before they hand over their passports.

India's Bahrain mission plans new move to protect workers' rights

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Dubai, Sep 27 (IANS) The Indian embassy in Bahrain has decided to ask the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) to ensure that employers in the Gulf nation get a consent letter signed by their Indian employees before they hand over their passports.

Pub goer banned from entering pub because of kilt

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Sept 1 (ANI): A pub made headlines when its new owners banned a regular from wearing his kilt to the pub, dubbing it as being "fancy dress".

SEBI introduces Direct Market Access for FIIs

April 5, 2008 at 12:00 AM

The Security and Exchange board of India, SEBI has announced to introduce Direct Market Access system

Mumbai and Delhi in top-10 list of office rent hike

November 23, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Mumbai ranked in the 2nd position while Delhi got 8th in a world wide survey conducted for worldâ??s priciest annual office rental. Singaporeâ??s annually rentals grew fastest while Mumbai on third after Moscow. Indiaâ??s top metropolitan cities ...

Advance diabetic care & research centre to be set-up at Bangalore

September 10, 2007 at 12:00 AM

An advance diabetic care and research center to come up at Bangalore at an estimated cost of Rs 6 crores as announced by the Medical Education Minister Dr V. S Acharya, while launching of a Super Speciality centre at Yenepoya Hospital in Mangalore.