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Everything you need to know about Mall Road Nainital: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Mall Road Nainital: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Woman falls from second floor of Greater Noida mall, critical

May 15, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Noida, May 15 (IANS) A woman was injured critically Wednesday when she fell from the second floor of a mall in Greater Noida, police said here.

A bow here, wow there, bow-wow everywhere (Letter from Shimla)

May 12, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Shimla, May 12 (IANS) Just over a month after the Himachal Pradesh High Court directed the Shimla Municipal Corporation to ensure that the streets of this popular hill resort, once the summer capital of British India, are free of stray dogs, animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi has stepped in.

Nainital zoo takes care of two orphaned leopard cubs

May 2, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Nainital (Uttarakhand), May 2 (ANI): A zoo in Nainital is taking full care the two leopard cubs that were separated from their mother.

Nearly one percent children diabetic: Health minister

April 29, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) A sample survey by the government, conducted in schools in three cities, has shown that more than one percent of children suffer from diabetes, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad informed the Lok Sabha Monday.

Huma delighted to work with Madhuri

April 23, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Once she was a big fan of Madhuri Dixit and now Huma Qureshi is her co-star in "Dedh Ishqiya" and her happiness knows no bounds.

Indian-origin boy drowned as lifeguard was not alert

April 20, 2013 at 7:40 PM

London, April 20 (IANS) An eight-year-old boy of Indian origin drowned in a swimming pool in Britain's Wolverhampton city in 2008 after a lifeguard stopped watching swimmers to chat to a customer, a court has heard.

London Marathon's security to be reviewed in wake of Boston explosions

April 16, 2013 at 11:40 AM

London, Apr. 16 (ANI): Security for London Marathon that will be held on Sunday will be reviewed after two fatal explosions at the Boston Marathon, officials have said.

Floriculture department in Nainital encourages farmers for Lilly production

April 14, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Nainital (Uttarakhand), April 14 (ANI): The floriculture department in Chafi area on the outskirts of Nainital encourages the farmers to shift their focus from traditional crops to cultivation of Lilly flower, as surge in the sales of flowers yield profits for the growers.

Coffee shop named after Marilyn Monroe in Saudi Arabia told to change name

April 11, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Dubai, Apr. 11 (ANI): A coffee shop named after Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe in a Saudi city was shut down and its owner asked to change its name following a successful online campaign by the residents.

New 'Chashme Badddor' picks up business, old film charms

April 6, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Indian cinema, in its 100 years' legacy, witnessed for the first time, the digitally restored version of Sai Paranjpye's 1981 "Chashme Buddoor", and its new-age remake, David Dhawan's "Chashme Baddoor" this week. The latter seems to be doing better business, but the former seems to be setting pace for more classics to be restored in the times to come.

Lahore citizens wrangle over renaming traffic square after Bhagat Singh

March 31, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Lahore, Mar.31 (ANI): It seems that in Pakistan, questions of religious identity have of late also become issues of patriotism.

Politicians should watch 'Satyakam': Dharmendra

March 30, 2013 at 8:26 PM

Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) Lamenting the dearth of good story writers in Bollywood, veteran actor Dharmendra, best known for his performance in the National Award winner "Satyakam", Saturday here said that every politician should watch the Hrishikesh Mukherjee directed 1969 classic.

Japan music school set for launch in Kolkata

March 19, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Kolkata, March 19 (IANS) With a focus on education with entertainment and an all-round approach to learning music, the Roland School of Music (RSM), Japan, opens its doors in Kolkata March 21.

Kerala boasts of India's biggest shopping mall

March 11, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Kochi, March 11 (IANS) Billed as India's biggest shopping mall, the Lulu Shopping Mall was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy here. It was built at a cost of Rs.1,600 crore, an official has said.

India's biggest shopping mall opens in Kochi

March 10, 2013 at 8:35 PM

Kochi, March 10 (IANS) Billed as India's biggest shopping mall, the Lulu Shopping Mall was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy here Sunday.

Mall cashier found dead in Delhi

March 8, 2013 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) A mall cashier, missing since Thursday morning, was found dead in a park here Friday, police said.

Gagarin monument moved from London to Greenwich

March 8, 2013 at 8:35 AM

London, March 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A monument to the world's first man in space, Russian cosmonaut Yury Gagarin, unveiled in London in 2011, has been moved to the Royal Observatory in Greenwich.

Student gang-raped in Ghaziabad

March 7, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Ghaziabad, March 7 (IANS) The 19-year-old class 12 student, who was raped by three men on the night of March 2, had fought hard to save herself from her assailants, police here said Thursday.

Student gang-raped in Ghaziabad

March 7, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Ghaziabad, March 7 (IANS) A 19-year-old girl, student of class 12, was brutally gang-raped by three men Thursday, police said. Two of the attackers have been arrested.

Sunny but snow blankets Shimla, Manali

February 24, 2013 at 12:35 PM

Shimla, Feb 24 (IANS) It was a bright sunny day Sunday in Himachal Pradesh with overnight snow turning Shimla and Manali more picturesque.

Two jeweller brothers killed in Delhi car crash

February 14, 2013 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Two jeweller brothers were killed and their sister was injured when a car they were travelling in crashed into a stationary bus here early Thursday, police said.

Two brothers killed in Delhi car crash

February 14, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Two brothers were killed while a 35-year-old unidentified woman was injured when a car they were travelling in crashed into a stationary bus here early Thursday, police said.

Mock 'quake' shakes Shimla

February 13, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Shimla, Feb 13 (IANS) At 10.30 a.m. Wednesday, the Himachal Pradesh capital was roused to action as hooters blared, announcing an earthquake. Residents scurried even though the quake could not quite be felt.

More snow in store for Himachal

February 11, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Shimla, Feb 11 (IANS) With the interiors of Himachal Pradesh still recovering from last week's heavy snowfall, the weatherman Monday forecast more rain and snow later this week.

Tamara Ecclestone shows off tan as she parties in Dubai

February 11, 2013 at 4:03 PM

London, February 11 (ANI): Tamara Ecclestone showed off her glowing tan as she dined out in Dubai on Saturday night.

Mercury rises but chill persists in parts of Himachal

February 10, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Shimla, Feb 10 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh Sunday saw a marginal rise in the mercury owing to the dry weather conditions but temperatures still remained below freezing in many areas of the state.

ISKCON's 'Ratha Yatra' to be telecast live worldwide

February 1, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Gurgaon, Feb 1 (IANS) For the first time, the 'Ratha Yatra' of Lord Jagannath, Balbhadra and Subhadra taken out here by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) will be telecast live worldwide, the organisers said Friday.

Obama has a second date with history

January 21, 2013 at 10:08 AM

Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) Barack Obama has a second date with history Monday as the first African-American president is sworn in again with all the pomp and circumstance in a ceremony steeped in symbolism.

'Shootout At Wadala's live trailer launched in 5 cities simultaneously

January 19, 2013 at 10:57 PM

Noida, Jan 19 (IANS) A live gangwar where actor Anil Kapoor came to fulfil his responsibilty as a cop. No, this was not the set of a film, but the first trailer launch of "Shootout at Wadala" here. The trailer was also simultaneously launched in four other cities with other cast members.

Ekta wants to set new trend of Rs.200 crore movies

January 19, 2013 at 10:57 PM

Noida, Jan 19 (IANS) Filmmaker Ekta Kapoor says she is now in a position to make a gritty action film like "Shootout At Wadala", adding its time to kick start a new trend of movies doing Rs.200 crore business.

Fit at 53, Anil Kapoor credits younger generation

January 19, 2013 at 10:01 PM

Noida, Jan 19 (IANS) Even at the age of 53, Anil Kapoor looks as young as ever. He credits his fit body to the young generation of Bollywood.

Anil raps for 'Shootout At Wadala', says it's amazing

January 19, 2013 at 9:37 PM

Noida, Jan 19 (IANS) Actor Anil Kapoor will not only be seen performing hard-hitting action sequences in "Shootout at Wadala", but he has also sung a song for the thriller, a prequel to his 2007 film "Shootout at Lokhandwala".

Watch out for 'shootouts' at five cities

January 18, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Filmmaker Ekta Kapoor has come up with an innovative way of launching the theatrical trailer of her upcoming production venture "Shootout at Wadala". It will be launched with live staged shootouts across five cities, simultaneously.

Snow covers Shimla, Manali

January 17, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Shimla, Jan 17 (IANS) After a long break, popular tourist resorts Shimla and Manali got fresh snow Thursday, triggering cold in Himachal Pradesh.

IT department raids Vatika Group offices

January 16, 2013 at 8:57 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 16 (IANS) Income Tax (IT) department sleuths Wednesday raided the business centres of real estate developers Vatika Group and its associate firms here and seized documents, including computer hard disks, a company official said.

A-Rod pulls $38 million Miami mansion off the market

January 16, 2013 at 3:53 PM

New York, Jan 16 (ANI): Alex Rodriguez is said to have taken his 38 million-dollar Miami mansion off the real estate market.

Japanese national's passport, cash stolen

January 13, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 13 (IANS) A Japanese national's bag containing his passport, credit cards, Rs.1 lakh i cash and important documents was stolen from his vehicle parked outside a mall here, police said Sunday.

String of bombings in Balochistan kills 93, injures over 150

January 11, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Islamabad, Jan. 11 (ANI): At least 93 people were killed and over 150 injured in a string of bombings that took place in Balochistan's capital city of Quetta.

Raid on Goa flea market

January 10, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Panaji, Jan 10 (IANS) In a raid at the popular Anjuna beach flea market in Goa, Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) officials Thursday seized hundreds of imported cigarettes being sold without the statutory warnings.

Vishal Bhardwaj injured during 'Matru Ki...' promotion

January 8, 2013 at 10:01 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 8 (IANS) Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj was injured Tuesday when he fell down a flight of stairs at a mall here while promoting his forthcoming film "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola".

Fire at China shopping mall

January 7, 2013 at 10:07 AM

Beijing, Jan 7 (IANS) A fire broke out Monday at a five-storey shopping mall in China's northeast city of Harbin, Xinhua reported. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

DMRC to study monorail feasibility in Shimla

January 6, 2013 at 1:51 PM

Shimla, Jan 6 (IANS) To give a green solution to Shimla's problem of vehicular pollution and traffic congestion, the government has plans to go for a monorail project, a minister said Sunday.

Protests in Gurgaon over Delhi gang-rape

December 30, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 30 (IANS) Protest marches were organised Sunday by Gurgaon residents and workers seeking death penalty for the attackers in the Delhi gang-rape.

Dead Delhi Police constable had brush with death in 1989

December 25, 2012 at 11:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Delhi Police Constable Subhash Chand Tomar, who died here Tuesday morning, had his first brush with death 23 years ago when he was seriously injured in a bomb blast in a DTC bus in 1989 at Mall Road here.

Scruffy Santas fight for fun to relieve stress among last minute shoppers

December 24, 2012 at 5:25 PM

Wellington, December 24 (ANI): As many as 100 Santas appeared in mobs around Wellington's inner city shouting and swatting each other with their sacks, in a bid to relieve holiday stress among shoppers.

Gurgaon residents walk for Delhi rape victim

December 23, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 23 (IANS) Residents of Sector 15 Gurgaon Sunday organised a protest-walk to the office of the deputy commissioner, in solidarity with the gang-rape victim in Delhi. They demanded death penalty for the accused, and raised issues of policing in Gurgaon.

Gurgaon for trouble free X-mas, New Year festivities

December 22, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 22 (IANS) Gurgaon police Saturday stepped up efforts for trouble-free Christmas and New Year festivities and will deploy over 4,000 personnel to ensure the safety of citizens - especially women.

Police use pepper spray to control mob at Alabama mall seeking latest Nike shoes

December 21, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Washington, Dec. 21 (ANI): The US police was forced to use pepper spray to control an unruly crowd waiting outside a Huntsville, Alabama, mall for the latest sneakers by Nike.

Gurgaon protests Delhi gang-rape

December 20, 2012 at 10:13 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 20 (IANS) People Thursday held a candle light march here for the 23-year-old physiotherapy intern gang-raped in a moving bus in Delhi, demanding justice for her and death for the accused, a volunteer said.

Gang-rape accused show no remorse: Cops

December 20, 2012 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The four men arrested here for allegedly having tortured and gang-raped a 23-year-old physiotherapist who now battles for life, have shown no remorse. Investigators said Thursday that they behaved like hardened criminals.

Indian firm bags Russian order for scientific equipment

December 18, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Bangalore, Dec 18 (IANS) Multi-technology group firm Hind High Vacuum Ltd (HHV) has bagged an order from Moscow State University to supply a machine for re-coating giant mirror of a telescope in the Caucasus mountain observatory of the Sternberg Astronomical Institute.

Nainital Zoo authorities provide food supplements, medicine to keep animals warm

December 18, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Nainital, Dec. 17 (ANI): With temperatures plummeting, authorities at the Nainital Zoo are providing food supplements and medicines to the animals to keep them warm during the winter.

Shimla gets season's first snow

December 14, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Shimla, Dec 14 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's capital Shimla Friday woke up to a white sheet of snow, turning the hill station more picturesque. The minimum temperature recorded at the freezing point.

Woman tasered at US mall for exceeding 'iPhone purchase' limit!

December 14, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Washington, Dec. 14 (ANI): A woman was tasered at a US mall in what appears to be a misunderstanding of Apple's limit on iPhone purchases.

Shimla gets season's first snow

December 14, 2012 at 8:36 AM

Shimla, Dec 14 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's capital Shimla Friday woke up to a white sheet of snow, turning the hill station more picturesque.

(TUESDAY) Real estate to ride high on retail trade reform (Comment)

December 10, 2012 at 4:08 PM

The recent reform initiative to allow up to 51 percent foreign equity in multi-brand retail has given a fresh impetus to the development of malls, perking up the retail landscape that had been clouded by the economic slowdown.

Obamas light Christmas Tree on Ellipse

December 7, 2012 at 2:28 PM

Washington, Dec. 7 (ANI): The First Family lit the National Christmas Tree on Thursday night, keeping alive a tradition that dates back 90 years.

Hrithik Roshan's Hot Wheels enter Guinness Book of World records

December 5, 2012 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (ANI): Hrithik Roshan has entered the Guinness Book of World Records with Hot wheels by creating the 'Thrill Machine', which is a one-of-a-kind, colossal, 25+ ft. tall vending machine at the Oberoi Mall, in Mumbai.

Lanco to build south India's largest shopping mall

November 30, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 30 (IANS) Lanco Hills Friday announced the launch of the construction of the Mega Mall shopping mall here with an investment of Rs.500 crore.

Dubai plans to break own record of 'world's biggest shopping mall'

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Washington, Nov 28(ANI): Dubai has announced plans to build the world's largest shopping mall in the city despite currently boasting of the world's largest mall, called the Dubai Mall.

Microsoft's new tablet disappoints experts

November 27, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Washington, Nov 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) It's early days and evidence is scarce. But the initial buzz around Surface ?? Microsoft's answer to Apple's iPad ?? is not the stuff tech legends are made of.

UP mafia don arrested in Rajasthan

November 22, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Lucknow, Nov 22 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Police Thursday arrested mafia don Sushil, alias 'Moonch', wanted in more than 40 cases ranging from extortions, contract killings and murders, from a shopping mall in Rajasthan.

Paris Hilton sparks Muslim outrage with store launch in Saudi Arabia's holy city

November 20, 2012 at 1:46 PM

New York, November 20 (ANI): Socialite and hotel heiress Paris Hilton has sparked outrage in the Middle East by opening a new store in Saudi Arabia's Holy city of Mecca.

Former JI chief escapes suicide attack in Pakistan

November 19, 2012 at 2:59 PM

Islamabad, Nov. 19 (ANI): Former Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Qazi Hussain Ahmad had a narrow escape after a female suicide bomber detonated her suicide vest soon after his convoy passed through the Ghaiba Khwar area in Haleemzai tehsil.

K.C. Pant is dead; PM, Antony, Gadkari offer condolences (Fourth Lead)

November 15, 2012 at 11:14 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) India's former defence minister and Planning Commission deputy chairman Krishna Chandra Pant died of a heart attack here Thursday. He was 81.

K.C. Pant is dead; PM and Antony offer condolences (Third Lead)

November 15, 2012 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) India's former defence minister and Planning Commission deputy chairman Krishna Chandra Pant died of a heart attack here Thursday. He was 81.

K.C. Pant is dead; Antony mourns death

November 15, 2012 at 6:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) India's former defence minister and Planning Commission deputy chairman Krishna Chandra Pant died Thursday morning here. He was 81.

Rajya Sabha employee hurt in road rage

November 4, 2012 at 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) A 53-year-old senior executive assistant, working at the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, was beaten up in a road-rage incident here in the capital, police said Sunday. The accused was arrested from the spot.

Sukumar Ray's short stories now available in English

November 2, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) English translations of 25 Bengali classic short stories penned by one of the most famous Indian writers of literary 'nonsense' and humour, Sukumar Ray, were launched Thursday on the occasion of the literary genius's 125th birth anniversary.

Yuvraj Singh is the best judge for his fitness: Dhoni

October 31, 2012 at 7:20 PM

India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that Yuvraj Singh is the best judge for his fitness and he should judge for himself. Dhoni was in Capital today for the inauguration for the Gym and Fitness Center at Ambience Mall in New Delhi.

Winter begins in upper reaches of Kashmir Valley

October 21, 2012 at 9:50 AM

Gulmarg (J-K), Oct.21 (ANI): Winter has begun in the Kashmir Valley, with reports of snowfall in the upper reaches of the region.

Starbucks brews its first coffee in India

October 19, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Starbucks opened its first store in India Friday in a joint venture with the Tatas, hoping to redefine the coffee market in the country.

Digvijay Singh welcomes CBI inquiry in 'Treasure Island Mall' construction case

October 19, 2012 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh on Friday welcomed the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to initiate an inquiry against him and five others in connection with Indore's 'Treasure Island Mall' construction case.

Uttarakhand promotes adventure sports training as a career option

October 10, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Nainital (Uttarakhand), Oct.10 (ANI): The Department of Tourism in Uttarakhand organised a five-day long adventure sports training programme to promote it as a career option among the youth.

Romney's Bain Capital made millions from tobacco business in Russia in 90s

October 9, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Washington, Oct. 9 (ANI): An investigation into Republican Mitt Romney's Bain Capital tobacco work has found that the consulting firm helped Philip Morris, which is America's leading cigarette manufacturer, increase its revenues in the U.S., and aided two other tobacco titans as they vied to move forcefully into the Russian market.

10 die after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar

October 1, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Patna, Oct 1 (IANS) At least 10 people died in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district after they consumed spurious liquor, police said Monday.

Is Vivek Bollywood's new age Gabbar Singh?

October 1, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Actor Vivek Oberoi, who plays a villain in "Krrish 3", says his character could be described as "Gabbar Singh of our times".

Hare Krishna chants echoes in Oz's Rundle Mall once again

September 30, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Adelaide, Sept 30 (ANI): The Hare Krishna group, whose activities in Rundle Mall in the 80s were a predecessor to the more recent street preachers, has been seen chanting its way down the Mall in recent months.

Mall promotion of films is not necessary: Paresh Rawal

September 25, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Mumbai, Sep 25 (IANS) Seasoned actor Paresh Rawal, whose "Oh My God" releases this week, believes in effective, not excessive, promotion of his films and says that just going to malls and "raising hands like a stupid guy" is no guarantee of box-office success.

I am recreating the traditional storytelling art: Neelesh Misra (Interview)

September 18, 2012 at 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Journalist, scriptwriter and lyricist Neelesh Misra dons many hats. And now as a radio jockey, he hopes to revive the traditional storytelling culture, which he says has faded into oblivion due to technology.

Shimla's heritage hotel reopens

September 16, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Shimla, Sep 16 (IANS) British-era Clarke's Hotel, a prominent landmark on Shimla's Mall Road, was reopened Sunday after remaining closed for two months due to cave-in threats, a hotel official here said.

Ranbir sings live for Gurgaon fans

September 12, 2012 at 11:30 PM

Gurgaon, Sep 12 (IANS) Actor Ranbir Kapoor had young fans swooning and jumping on his tunes as he gave a live performance of his song "Fatafati" from forthcoming film "Barfi!". The actor has lent his voice to the original song in the movie.

I drew no wrong, I'm not sorry: Aseem Trivedi (Third lead)

September 12, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Mumbai, Sep 12 (IANS) Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi Wednesday said he made no mistake in drawing cartoons, and that he would not apologise since he had done no wrong.

Learn while you shop at Armani Junior store

September 8, 2012 at 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Ace designer Suneet Verma, who has opened the first Armani Junior store in the country, has a novel idea to cash in on the growing kidswear market in India - the store will host unique interactive sessions on art and music for the young ones, once in a while.

Delhi: Heavy rains brought traffic to a halt

August 25, 2012 at 5:32 PM

The heavy sporadic rains in Delhi helped to weather cool throughout but the water logging and traffic created chaos on the road. In fact it has been raining for the last week in capital and it was the results as a heavy rain, which created a major traffic snarl in some part of the capital.

Heavy downpour in Delhi, traffic hit

August 25, 2012 at 12:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Heavy rains lashed Delhi Saturday morning spelling chaos on city roads. The hour-long downpour in some parts of the city brought traffic to a halt and flooded roads.

Motorsports: MRF launches Formula 2000 car

August 24, 2012 at 9:04 PM

Chennai, Aug 24 (IANS) In a path-breaking move, tyre giants MRF launched the Formula 2000, said to be the most powerful racing machine in Asia, at the Express Avenue Mall here Friday with India's first Formula One driver, Narain Karthikeyan, taking the bright red liveried machine for a few laps around the complex.

China's online retailers declare cut-throat price war

August 16, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Beijing, Aug 16 (IANS) Chinese retail giants have started offering massive discounts to jostle for a bigger share in the e-commerce market, in the sector's latest cut-throat battle for buyers and survival.

Oz athlete Beki Lee gets proposed to by beau in Pall Mall

August 13, 2012 at 2:17 PM

Melbourne, August 13 (ANI): Australian athlete Beki Lee's boyfriend, who travelled to London for the Olympics with his brother, proposed to her in front of a clapping crowd and managed to take her completely by surprise.

Olympics: Ram Singh finishes 78th in men's marathon

August 12, 2012 at 6:33 PM

London, Aug 12 (IANS) Armyman Ram Singh Yadav finished 78th with a time of 2:30.06 hours in the Olympic men's marathon here at The Mall Sunday, marking the end of India's athletics campaign at the London Games.

Olympic athletics: Indian walker Irfan Thodi finishes impressive 10th

August 4, 2012 at 11:37 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Indian walker Irfan Kolothum Thodi put on an impressive performance here Saturday to finish 10th in the Olympic men's 20 km race walk with a national record here at The Mall Saturday.

Three blasts rock Pune

August 1, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Pune, Aug 1 (IANS) At least three low-intensity explosions were heard in different parts of Pune city Wednesday evening, police said.

Kazakhstan's Vinokourov wins gold in Olympic road race

July 28, 2012 at 9:22 PM

London, July 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Kazakhstan's Alexandre Vinkourov was the surprise winner of the Olympic road race Saturday, as Britain's highly-rated team failed to make an impression.

India at London Olympics (Schedule)

July 27, 2012 at 1:54 PM

London, July 24 (IANS) Eighty-one Indian athletes will take part in 13 sports at the London Olympics beginning Friday. The following is the schedule of their events:

Fire in Mumbai mall

July 25, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) A fire broke out in the topmost floor and the food court of Oberoi Mall in northwest Mumbai Wednesday, officials said. No casualties have been reported.

Woman jumps to death in Jaipur mall

July 23, 2012 at 10:35 PM

Jaipur, July 23 (IANS) A 34-year-old woman Monday committed suicide by jumping off the fourth floor of a mall in the city, police said. A suicide note was recovered from her purse.

14 killed, 50 wounded at Batman showing in US (Fourth Lead)

July 20, 2012 at 6:10 PM

Washington, July 20 (IANS) At least 14 people were killed and about 50 injured as a gas mask-wearing gunman opened fire early Friday at a suburban Denver movie theatre during a premiere showing of the new Batman movie.

Threat to heritage hotel stops construction work in Shimla

July 20, 2012 at 6:10 PM

Shimla, July 20 (IANS) The ongoing construction of lawyers' chambers, which triggered landslides and threatened the foundation of the Oberoi Group's prime British-era hotel here has been stopped, an official said here Friday.

14 shot dead as they saw Batman film in US theatre (Third Lead)

July 20, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Washington, July 20 (IANS) At least 14 people were killed and 50 injured Friday in suburban Denver at a cinema hall screening the new Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises" when a masked gunman sprayed bullets at the movie-goers.

YouTube footage shows panic over US theatre killings

July 20, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Washington, July 20 (IANS) A dramatic footage uploaded on YouTube shows the panic outside a theatre screening the latest Batman movie in suburban Denver soon after a gunman went on a killing spree, leaving 14 people dead and 50 injured.