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Everything you need to know about Jawahar Mills: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Bradley Cooper first actor to endorse Häagen-Dazs (With Image)

May 15, 2013 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Oscar-nominated Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper will be seen in a new global campaign by American ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs.

Google signs MoU to train engineering students in Andhra

May 14, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Hyderabad, May 14 (IANS) Google India Private Limited Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh government to train engineering students of Jawahar Knowledge Centres (JKC) in latest technologies like mobile and cloud computing.

Press freedom outlook 'gloomy', says IPI watchdog

May 4, 2013 at 5:16 AM

Vienna, May 4 (IANS/AKI) Last year was the deadliest for journalists, and the number of reporters operating freely in the world is shrinking, Vienna-based press freedom watchdog International Press Institute (IPI) has said.

Robbie Williams to sing at dad's wedding reception

May 1, 2013 at 1:32 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): Robbie Williams is set to sing at his father's wedding reception on May 1.

World's oldest romantic novelist Ida Pollock pens 124th book at 105

April 30, 2013 at 1:48 PM

London, Apr 30 (ANI): World's oldest romantic novelist Ida Pollock has released her 124th book at age of 105.

Jesse Ryder in coma after bar brawl

March 28, 2013 at 2:34 PM

Wellington, March 28 (IANS) New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder lies in coma after being badly beaten up by a group of men near a bar in Christchurch early Thursday, police said.

Long-distance social networks existed in the past much before technology

March 26, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Washington, Mar 26 (ANI): Long-distance social networks existed long before the advent of the Internet, a new study has revealed.

Pak SC to indict Rehman Malik on Mar 25 for contempt of court

March 19, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 19 (ANI): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has rejected former Interior Minister Rehman Malik's unconditional apology, and has decided to indict him on March 25 for committing contempt of court by interfering in the investigation of the Steel Mills scam.

Children rescued from illegal 'homes' in Jaipur

March 13, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Jaipur, March 13 (IANS) The Rajasthan government rescued 49 children, including 27 girls, from illegal confinement at two illegal child shelter homes in the state capital, officials said Wednesday.

Oklahoma University signs MoU with Andhra

March 11, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Hyderabad, March 11 (IANS) The Oklahoma State University Monday signed a MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Society For Knowledge Network (APSFKNW) to explore offering joint certificate programmes.

Oklahoma University signs MoU with Andhra

March 11, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Hyderabad, March 11 (IANS) The Oklahoma State University Monday signed a MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Society For Knowledge Network (APSFKNW) to explore offering joint certificate programmes.

'Fat Australian' rant ruled not racist by UK court

March 11, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Sydney, Mar. 11 (ANI): A woman convicted of racism after calling her New Zealand neighbour a 'fat Australian' has had her conviction overturned in the UK.

Bolt, Blake not confirmed for Jamaica invitational

March 9, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), March 9 (IANS/CMC) Officials here say they are unable to confirm at this time if two of the country's most celebrated athletes - Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake - would be available for the Jamaica invitational scheduled for May 4.

One-way traffic resumes on Jammu-Srinagar highway

February 24, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Srinagar, Feb. 24 (ANI): The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway re-opened on Sunday for one way vehicular traffic after remaining blocked for almost two days following the continuous heavy snowfall in the Kashmir valley.

'Veteran' Mills eyeing 2015 WC glory at home before retiring

February 19, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Wellington, Feb 19 (ANI): Veteran New Zealand swing bowler Kyle Mills has said he would like to win the one-day World Cup in 2015 at home before retiring from the international cricket.

Rob Mills rubbishes Stephanie Rice romance rumours

February 18, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Melbourne, Feb 18(ANI): Rob Mills has slammed rumours of romance with his 'Celebrity Apprentice' co-star, Stephanie Rice.

Brit couple get married wearing giant babygrows

February 3, 2013 at 4:14 PM

London, Feb. 3 (ANI): A couple from Greater Manchester, decided to shun the traditional wedding gown and morning suit for their big day at Gretna Green and instead chose to wear giant babygrows.

Robbie Williams to perform at dad's wedding

February 1, 2013 at 2:54 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): Robbie Williams has a big gig lined up - his dad's wedding.

Kim Kardashian cheated on ex-boyfriend with Kanye West

January 25, 2013 at 11:44 AM

London, Jan 25 (ANI): Kim Kardashian had an affair with Kanye West while she was still with ex-boyfriend Reggie Bush, a former pal of the rapper has revealed.

Franklin leads Kiwis to tense 'one wicket win' against Proteas in opening ODI

January 20, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Wellington, Jan. 20 (ANI): New Zealand's James Franklin steered his team to beat South Africa by one wicket in the opening match of their three-game one-day series, at Paarl.

Bolt, Fraser-Pryce win Jamaican athletics top awards

January 9, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), Jan 9 (IANS) Jamaica's star sprinter Usain Bolt and Olympic 100-metre champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won the Jamaican Athletics Administrative Association (JAA) top awards.

Now a collection inspired by 'Inkaar' movie

January 4, 2013 at 6:39 PM

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Mistair, a division of Siyaram Silk Mills, has associated with Sudhir Mishra's upcoming film "Inkaar" as its style partner and also launched a collection inspired by the film.

Walk in Kolkata to highlight human trafficking

December 22, 2012 at 7:33 PM

Kolkata, Dec 22 (IANS) Highlighting the issue of human trafficking, hundreds of students, victims, volunteers and activists walked through the city hub Saturday holding placards and posters designed to create awareness about the issue.

'Gangnam Style' hits one bn views on YouTube

December 22, 2012 at 8:29 AM

London, Dec 22 (IANS) South Korean dance track "Gangnam Style" has become the first video to clock up more than one billion views on YouTube, BBC reported.

SpiceJet fleet now numbers 51

December 21, 2012 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Low cost carrier SpiceJet Friday said its total fleet size has reached 51 aircraft, as it has received all 15 of the Q400 NextGen turboprop aircrafts it had ordered from Bombardier.

Teen erotic novels flying off shelves following 50 Shades phenomenon

December 16, 2012 at 3:02 PM

London, December 16 (ANI): As adults are racing to snap up the erotic 'Fifty Shades of Grey' trilogy, teenagers eager to have some read some steamy stuff are grabbing copies of Liz Bankes' novel 'Irresistible'.

AMRI fire: Victims' kin, survivors still in shock (One year after)

December 9, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Kolkata, Dec 9 (IANS) Dhananjoy Pal, who lost his teenaged daughter this day a year ago in the AMRI hospital fire, laments why it was his "little girl" and not he who was choked to death.

Proposal to build 'mega-mosque' near Olympic Stadium in London rejected by local council

December 6, 2012 at 2:44 PM

London, Dec. 6 (ANI): Proposals to build Britain's biggest mosque near the Olympic Stadium has been refused amid fierce local opposition.

Kabir Khan at bike rally on World Aids Day

December 1, 2012 at 5:31 PM

Jaipur, Dec 1 (IANS) A bike rally was organised here Saturday by Rays, a non-government organisation, to mark the World AIDS Day that was led by "Ek Tha Tiger" director Kabir Khan to spread awareness and express solidarity with the HIV-positive fraternity.

Women asking partners to keep moustache after Movember

November 23, 2012 at 4:02 PM

London, Nov. 23 (ANI): Women want men to keep their moustaches after this month's 'Movember' charity campaign because they look sexy.

JK Rowling misses cut for 'Bad Sex in Fiction' award

November 21, 2012 at 12:18 PM

London, Nov. 21 (ANI): JK Rowling got lucky as she missed out on a nomination for 'Bad Sex in Fiction' award, for her new novel 'The Casual Vacancy.'

Blake unfazed by Moscow title defence

November 10, 2012 at 3:20 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), Nov 10 (IANS/CMC) Reigning 100 metres World champion Yohan Blake says he feels under no pressure as he prepares to defend his title in Moscow next August.

Artistes from across India depict rich folklore during dance festival in Jaipur

November 4, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Nov.4 (ANI): Dancers from across India recently took part in the Lok Rang Festival in Jaipur, Rajasthan, showcasing India's rich art and culture.

Kyle Mills seeking to 'improve cricketing skills' through 'experienced seamers'

November 4, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Sydney, Nov. 4 (ANI): New Zealand's top-ranked one-day international bowler Kyle Mills is desperate to improve his cricketing skills, despite approaching 34.

Federer Aussie sports fans' no.1 for third time in row!

October 25, 2012 at 3:27 PM

London, Oct. 25 (ANI): Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer has beaten other international sporting icons to be named as Australian sports' fans 'most popular athlete' for the third year in running, a new survey has revealed.

Bolt to ease training load

October 24, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 24 (IANS) Sprint champion Usain Bolt of Jamaica has revealed plans to diminish his training programme in a bid to prolong his career.

Indian-origin 'anti-Obama' filmmaker resigns as NY college head over 'marital infidelity' claim

October 19, 2012 at 11:26 AM

Washington, Oct 19 (ANI): Dinesh D'Souza, the Indian-American evangelical scholar behind a high-grossing film that condemns US President Barack Obama, has resigned as head of a New York Christian college following allegations of marital infidelity.

Teens can control impulsivity when big rewards are at stake

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Washington, October 16 (ANI): A new research has shed light on adolescents' ability to control impulsivity and think through problems.

'Taken 2' entertaining replay of the original (IANS Movie Review)

October 14, 2012 at 1:56 PM

Film: "Taken 2"; Cast: Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen, Maggie Grace; Director: Olivier Megaton; Rating: ***`

Brits flocking to Vegas to use Osama raid-like weapons

September 30, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Washington, Sept. 30 (ANI): British tourists are flocking to a new shooting range in Las Vegas, which is offering them the chance to shoot weapons like those used in the raid to kill Osama bin Laden.

World T20: New Zealand vs England scoreboard

September 29, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Pallekele, Septem Sep 29 (IANS) Scoreboard of the New Zealand vs England World T20 Super Eight tie here at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Saturday.

World T20: New Zealand to bat against England

September 29, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Pallekele, Sep 29 (IANS) New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat against England in a Super Eight match of the World Twenty20 tournament here Saturday.

It was the best moment of my life, said Rudisha on winning gold at London Olympic 2012

September 28, 2012 at 9:06 PM

David Lekuta Rudisha (23), a Kenyan sprinter and world record holder in 800 metre category, Friday said that winning gold at London was the best moment of his life and he wanted to win these championships......................

SpiceJet not in talks with other airlines for equity dilution

September 26, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Chennai, Sep 26 (IANS) Private carrier SpiceJet is not in talks with any other airline for equity dilution though the option is open, said a top company official.

Meet the Oz woman who became nan and great gran - all in a day

September 26, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Melbourne, September 26 (ANI): A woman in Australia has defied all odds to become a grandmother and great grandmother on the same day.

Kiwis eyeing improvement in 'below par' fielding standards during T20 WC

September 24, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Colombo, Sep 24(ANI): New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has admitted his team's fielding during their two Twenty20 World Cup group stage matches against Bangladesh and Pakistan wasn't up to the mark, and wants his player to improve in their Super Eight matches.

World Twenty20 scoreboard: New Zealand vs Bangladesh

September 21, 2012 at 7:07 PM

Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Sep 21 (IANS) Scoreboard of the World Twenty20 Group D encounter between New Zealand and Bangaldesh at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here Friday.

World T20: New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 59 runs

September 21, 2012 at 6:59 PM

Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Sep 21 (IANS) New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 59 runs in the Group D opener of the World Twenty20 cricket at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here Friday.

Women were paid to throw their undies at Tom Jones, reveals new book

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

London, Sept 16 (ANI): Women fans throwing their underwear at Sir Tom Jones on stage originally started off as a stunt, a new book has claimed.

Coach key to my success, says Bolt

September 13, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), Sep 13 (IANS/CMC) Sprint legend Usain Bolt has hailed coach Glen Mills as the key to his recent success at the London Olympics.

Toxic fume kills woman in Thane

September 1, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Thane (Maharashtra), Sep 1 (IANS) A 75-year-old woman suffocated to death and a man fell sick after inhaling toxic fumes that leaked out of a chemical tank near here Saturday, police said.

SpiceJet to start Madurai-Colombo service

August 29, 2012 at 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Budget carrier SpiceJet Wednesday said it will start services between Madurai and Colombo from Sep 20.

Ghana spent $1.8 mn on late president's funeral

August 28, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Accra, Aug 28 (IANS) Ghana spent a total of 3.6 million Ghana cedis ($1.8 million) on the funeral of former president John Evans Atta Mills, who died late July and was buried earlier this month, a member of the national funeral committee said here.

Ghanaian president finally moving into Indian-financed, rebuilt residence? (With Image)

August 27, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Accra, Aug 27 (IANS) Is the Ghanaian head of state finally planning to move into Flagstaff House, the presidential palace that has a colonial past and has been rebuilt with an Indian grant of $30 million?

Blake becomes second fastest human with blistering 9.69sec 100m win in Diamond League

August 24, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Johannesburg, Aug 24(ANI): Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake breezed to a blistering victory in the 100m event at the Diamond League in Lausanne, clocking a personal best time of 9.69 sec, which also made him the second fastest performer in this category.

Coach slaps London sex ban on Bolt following romps with sexy Brit women!

August 18, 2012 at 12:04 PM

London, Aug 18(ANI): Usain Bolt's coach Glen Mills has slapped a London ban on the world's fastest man Usain Bolt to avoid temptation of more romps with sexy British women.

Secrets of 'wet dog shake' may some day lead to self-drying machines

August 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM

New York, August 17 (ANI): The way a dog shakes itself to lose water fast, which helps their fur keep its insulating ability, could help engineers to come up with automated-cleaning techniques to use in devices that aren't easy to clean like the insides of cameras or distant space rovers, a new study has claimed.

Olympic athletics: US women power to 4x400m relay gold

August 12, 2012 at 12:17 PM

London, Aug 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US powered unchallenged to Olympic gold in the women's 4x400 metres relay Saturday.

British silver medallist sailor Mills reveals being 'scared of sea'

August 11, 2012 at 3:21 PM

London, Aug 11(ANI): British sailor Hannah Mills, who won the silver medal at the London Olympics along with Saskia Clark, has revealed that she suffers from a sea phobia.

Olympic sailing: Australia win men's 470 class gold

August 10, 2012 at 10:09 PM

Weymouth/Portland, Aug 10 (IANS) Australian sailors Mathew Belcher and Malcolm Page won the men's 470 class Olympic gold here Friday, the third for Australia at the Games sailing regatta following men's laser and 49er.

Olympic sailing: New Zealand snatches gold in women's 470

August 10, 2012 at 6:49 PM

London, Aug 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The New Zealand crew of Jo Aleh and Olivia Powrie sailed to victory in the women's 470 class to clinch gold here at the Olympics Friday, as their British rivals struggled.

Feasting all night long - at Jama Masjid of course (Feature)

August 10, 2012 at 3:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) It's the time for fasting but also for feasting, and not just for devout Muslims observing the 30-day roza. For foodies all over, Ramzan is the time to soak in the Eid spirit and what better place than the historic walled city of the national capital with the majestic Jama Masjid looming in the backdrop.

Soon, disposable wristband that tells you when to get away from the sun

August 10, 2012 at 2:25 PM

London, August 10 (ANI): A paper wrist strap similar to the bands worn at festivals may prove helpful in preventing over-exposure to the sun and reduce the risk of cancer.

Clinton to attend late Ghanaian president's funeral

August 10, 2012 at 4:49 AM

Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will attend the funeral of late Ghanaian president John Evans Atta Mills who died July 24 following illness at the age of 68.

Olympic athletics: Bolt, Brathwaite anxiously eyeing semis

August 8, 2012 at 2:09 PM

London, Aug 8 (IANS/CMC) Sprint superstar Usain Bolt described his opening 200 metres heat here as "easy" as he took a giant step towards an unprecedented repeat Olympic sprint double at the London Games.

Olympics: Bolt admits to pressure ahead of 100m conquest

August 7, 2012 at 1:45 PM

London, Aug 7 (IANS/CMC) Sprint legend Usain Bolt has admitted to being under pressure to defend his men's Olympics 100 metres title in London.

Book downloads overtake print sales

August 6, 2012 at 4:41 PM

London, Aug 6 (IANS) Sales of virtual books have surpassed the sale of their print counterparts, according to Amazon's UK site.

Indian menswear brands holding own against international labels

August 6, 2012 at 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The business dynamics of Indian men's apparel industry have witnessed key changes due to the influx of international players. Yet, the increased competition has seen Indian brands holding their own against international labels.

Olympics: Blake downplays experience factor in 100m contest

August 2, 2012 at 1:47 PM

London, Aug 2 (IANS/CMC) World 100 metres sprint champion Yohan Blake has dismissed experience as a key factor in the contest at the London Olympics this weekend.

Obama mourns Ghanian president's death

July 25, 2012 at 8:27 AM

Washington, July 25 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has mourned the death of his Ghanian counterpart John Evans Atta Mills at the age of 68, praising his role in the west African nation's development.

Ghana President John Atta Mills dead

July 24, 2012 at 10:59 PM

Accra, July 24 (IANS) Ghanian President John Evans Atta Mills died at a military hospital Tuesday after falling ill, Xinhua reported.

Ghana President John Atta Mills dies

July 24, 2012 at 10:35 PM

Accra, July 24 (IANS) Ghanian President John Evans Atta Mills died at a military hospital Tuesday after falling ill, Xinhua reported.

After village court allows live-in, woman, stepson forced to leave village

July 23, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Patna, July 23 (IANS) A 22-year-old woman and her stepson of the same age, who were allowed by a village court to live as a couple, have left their home in Bihar's Buxar district after threats of social boycott, police said Monday.

Pranab celebrates with 'sandesh', 'laddoos'

July 22, 2012 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) 'Motichoor laddoos', 'malai kulhars' and the evergreen 'sandesh'....sweets were being distrubuted galore Sunday after Pranab Mukherjee was elected president of India.

Bolt using special orthopaedic bed to boost Olympic bid

July 19, 2012 at 4:32 PM

London, July 19 (ANI): Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is using a specially designed orthopaedic bed to ensure he does not suffer a recurrence of back and hamstring injuries.

Court gives CBI papers linked to Abhishek Verma's case

July 17, 2012 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Some documents which were purportedly sent to a special court here by an NGO over a corruption case related to Abhishek Verma, an accused in the naval war room leak, were handed over to the CBI.

Mentally challenged Chinese kills US businessman

July 13, 2012 at 12:13 PM

Beijing, July 13 (IANS) A visiting US businessman has been killed by a suspected schizophrenic Chinese in Beijing city, leading to concerns being raised over handling of such suspects with mental health problems.

Liz Hurley gives 'verdict' on 'Fifty Shades Of Grey'

July 13, 2012 at 11:33 AM

London, July 13 (ANI): Elizabeth Hurley has become the latest celebrity to offer an opinion on the hugely popular erotic novel 'Fifty Shades Of Grey.'

Police defuse bomb in Srinagar

July 12, 2012 at 8:16 PM

Srinagar, July 12 (ANI): Police defused a bomb placed in a suitcase near the Jawahar Tunnel, dubbed as state's lifeline, here on Thursday.

Black Caps captain urges players to embrace underdog tag to play freely

July 6, 2012 at 2:16 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), July 6 (ANI): New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has asked his side to embrace the tag of underdog and play with the freedom that comes with it.

Olympic champion Bolt suffers injury scare before London Games

July 6, 2012 at 1:04 PM

London, July 6(ANI): Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has suffered an injury scare and wouldn't compete in any athletic event before the London Olympics.

Mills and Boon launch new erotic series to rival 50 Shades of Grey

July 4, 2012 at 4:54 PM

London, July 4 (ANI): Publishing house Mills and Boon, which is famous for its romantic fiction for housewives, is hoping to emulate the success of pornographic novel 'Fifty Shades of Grey' by launching its own erotic series, entitled 'Twelve Shades of Surrender.'

Bolt beaten in 100m at Jamaican Olympic trials

June 30, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Kingston, June 30 (IANS) World champion Yohan Blake edged world record holder Usain Bolt to win the men's 100-metre in 9.75 seconds at the Jamaican Olympic Athletic Trials here.

Taylor stresses on importance of Twenty20s to gain momentum for Windies tour

June 29, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Wellington, June 29 (ANI): New Zealand cricket captain Ross Taylor is stressing the importance of making an early statement on their tour of the West Indies, which starts on Sunday with the first of two Twenty20 internationals.

Cricket Wellington code of conduct hearing to decide Ryder's fate

June 27, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Wellington, June 27 (ANI): New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder fate will be decided by the end of this week after his Cricket Wellington code of conduct hearing was finally convened last night, three months after an ugly clash between Ryder and Firebirds teammate Harry Boam.

Mills says New Zealand wary of inconsistent Windies

June 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Auckland, June 27 (IANS/CMC) New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Mills says it is the inconsistency of the West Indies that makes the Caribbean side such a difficult team to play against.

Fortified wheat flour for Jaipur open market

June 26, 2012 at 11:55 PM

Jaipur, June 26 (IANS) Jaipur witnessed one of the biggest-ever food fortification drives in the open market with the Tuesday launch of wheat flour fortified with iron, Vitamin B12 and folic acid.

IT and software sector workers 'happiest' in Oz

June 21, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Melbourne, June 21 (ANI): Kayaks and massages, flu packs and subsidised canteens are just some of the reasons why software and IT companies are some of the best Australian workplaces, business magazine BRW has revealed.

Florida woman gropes back US' TSA agent in retaliation to 'treatment' she received

June 20, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Washington, June 20 (ANI): A Florida Airline passenger, who groped a Transportation Security Administration supervisor, claimed she was only demonstrating the treatment she got while going through security before catching her flight.

Pak Govt. run entities squandered Rs 200 bln last fiscal due to 'mismanagement'

June 18, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Islamabad, June 18 (ANI): Pakistan's annual audit report has revealed that almost Rs 200 billion of taxpayers' money has apparently been squandered by the government, through various irregularities and mismanagement in the top ten state-run enterprises during the last fiscal year.

Windmill makers in Tamil Nadu accused of opaque pricing

June 15, 2012 at 11:19 AM

Chennai, June 15 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Spinning Mills Association (TASMA) has decided to approach the Competition Commission of India if windmill makers failed to provide the capital expenditure break-up of a project to the Tamil Nadu Energy Regulatory Commission (TNERC).

22 industrial clusters to be redeveloped in Delhi

June 11, 2012 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has paved the way for redevelopment of 22 industrial clusters in the city through the notification of regulations in this regard, Delhi Industries and Labour Minister Ramakant Goswami said Monday.

SpiceJet to start daily flights to Dubai

June 8, 2012 at 5:36 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Budget carrier SpiceJet Friday said it would add Dubai as the third international destination to its network by daily operating direct Delhi-Dubai and Mumbai-Dubai flights from June 25.

Bolt says 18 seconds a possibility for 200m

June 8, 2012 at 1:36 PM

Oslo, June 8 (IANS/CMC) Jamaican sprint sensation Usain Bolt flirted with the idea of running 18 seconds in the 200 metres but reiterated that his immediate focus was to defend his sprint titles at the London Olympics.

SpiceJet to link Dubai with Mumbai, Delhi

June 8, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) India's low-cost airline SpiceJet will soon launch two new daily flights connecting Mumbai and New Delhi with Dubai, an official said Friday.

Troubled Ryder parts ways with New Zealand cricket

May 31, 2012 at 2:15 PM

Wellington, May 31 (IANS) Troubled Jesse Ryder amicably parted ways with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) as the talented all-rounder made himself unavailable for the central contracts for the 2012-13 season.

'Troubled' Kiwi batsman Ryder's immediate future hangs in balance

May 30, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Wellington, May 30(ANI): Kiwi batsman Jesse Ryder's imminent future is likely to become clearer when he, his manager Aaron Klee and New Zealand Cricket Players Association boss Heath Mills sit down with New Zealand Cricket's Director of Cricket, John Buchanan, and team manager Mike Sandle to go over his annual performance review.

New book exposes Prince Harry's boozing secrets

May 28, 2012 at 3:35 PM

London, May 28 (ANI): Prince Harry loves drinking beer and 1,000 pound-a-bottle vodka, a new book has revealed.

CBSE results: Central schools outshine private schools in Delhi

May 28, 2012 at 1:11 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Central government schools like Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNV) and Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) in Delhi have fared better than private schools in this year's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 examination, an official statement said Monday.

SpiceJet to offer Rs.777 fare on its routes

May 22, 2012 at 8:25 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) To commemorate its seventh anniversary and to lure more passengers in the peak travel season, low cost carrier SpiceJet Tuesday announced a unique scheme by offering one way and round trip flight tickets for Rs.777 excluding taxes on journeys till Oct 27.