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Everything you need to know about Narayan Pur Kala: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Narayan Pur Kala: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

'No house cost escalation after dues paid, possession taken'

May 21, 2013 at 9:26 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) A builder cannot seek additional money from a house allottee who has paid all dues and taken possession on the ground that the cost calculated at the time of handing over the property was tentative, the top consumer court has ruled.

'CSK - Life Is Not A game' not just about cricket: Director

May 19, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Tamil director C. Sathiyamoorthy, who is directing upcoming Tamil thriller titled "CSK - Life Is Not A Game", says the film is not about cricket, but the game does have an important part in the film.

Biggest ever Mumbai clean-up drive Sunday

May 10, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) To mark the birthday of renowned social worker and community leader Appasaheb Dharmadhikari Sunday, more than 15,000 of his followers will come out on Mumbai roads to undertake the country's single biggest community cleanliness drive, an activist said.

India should push for treaty with China on Brahmaputra: Experts

May 5, 2013 at 9:56 AM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) China has assured India that it is "essentially" engaged in a run-of-the-river project on the Brahmaputra and there is no cause for worry for downstream riparian countries. But with Beijing not keen to share details about its construction work on the river, experts say India should not go by mere verbal assurances and push for a treaty.

Pooja Bhatt hunts for actress with flair for dancing

May 2, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Actor-director Pooja Bhatt is looking for an actress to play the lead role in her next movie "Cabaret". She wants someone with a natural flair for dancing.

Pooja Bhatt on hunt of actress with flair for dancing

May 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Actor-director Pooja Bhatt is on a hunt for the leading lady of her next film "Cabaret". She wants someone with a natural flair for dancing.

Knight Riders score 136/7 against Daredevils

May 1, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Raipur, May 1 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders scored 136 for seven against Delhi Daredevils in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here Wednesday.

Daredevils score 164/5 against Pune Warriors

April 28, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Raipur, April 28 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils scored 164 for five against Pune Warriors in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here Sunday.

'Gippi' music energetic, suits young generation's taste (Music Review)

April 28, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Film: "Gippi"; Music directors: Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravijiani; Singers: Hard Kaur, Udit Narayan, Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravijiani, Sukhwinder Singh and Neeti Mohan. Rating ***

Indian prisoners await repatriation from Sri Lanka

April 11, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The last 11 Indians in Sri Lanka's main prison are praying that they be repatriated to India soon, after 20 fellow prisoners finally flew home last month.

West Bengal showcases tourism potential

April 4, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) West Bengal Thursday launched a month-long intensive campaign with a "Chalo Chalen Bengal" (Let's visit Bengal) punchline to promote tourism in the state, an official said here.

The world is becoming a shopping centre: Jeffrey Archer

March 18, 2013 at 9:37 AM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) India remains an inspiration for acclaimed British novelist and short story writer Jeffrey Archer with its "manic pace, more than 50 million readers and warm hospitality".

Chavan dedicates birthday to drought-hit (Lead, superseding earlier story)

March 17, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) There were no loud celebrations, crowds, garlands or parties to mark the birthday of Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan here Sunday as he dedicated the day to the cause of drought-hit people in the state.

Bhishma Narayan Singh awarded Bhartiya Udyog Ratan Award

March 15, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Former Minister and Governor of various States, Honourable Bhishma Narayan Singh and Justice O. P. Verma awarded Bhartiya Udyog Ratan Award to

Bihar to have one million self-help groups

March 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Patna, March 8 (IANS) The Bihar government Friday announced that it proposed to form one million women's self-help groups (SHGs) in the next five years.

Bangladesh elections: Who will win the battle of begums?

March 7, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Dhaka, March 7 (IANS) Amid the Shahbag protests and the clashes, political tensions have palpably increased in Bangladesh with elections due later this year. The two rival political factions of the feuding begums seem equally poised and it is difficult to hazard a guess as to who will win, since historically no ruling party has won a second successive term.

'Violence by Islamists has hallmark of 1971 attacks'

March 5, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Dhaka, March 5 (IANS) Bangladesh Tuesday said the violence unleashed by the Jamaat-e-Islami in the country, including damaging Hindu temples and burning down homes of minorities, bear the hallmarks of attacks carried out in 1971 by pro-Pakistan elements.

Website with 900,000 pictures launched

March 2, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Mumbai, Mar 2 (IANS) A website with a bank of over 900,000 news images has been launched to tap the estimated Rs.300 crore image market in India.

India urged to turn its gaze on the Maghreb

February 24, 2013 at 12:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) It's time India turned its attention to the countries of Northwest Africa and Indian companies explored and expanded their operations to the Maghreb region, its envoys based here say.

Indian MIT students' big idea caught in US visa limbo: Report

February 19, 2013 at 7:12 PM

Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) An innovative system developed by two Indian post-doctoral mechanical engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to transform the white-hot fracking industry is caught in a US visa limbo, according to a media report.

West Bengal Governor calls for reconsidering decision to remove police chief

February 15, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Kolkata, Feb. 15 (ANI): West Bengal Governor M. K. Narayan on Friday called for reconsidering the decision to remove city police commissioner R.K. Pachnanda in wake of the recent incidents of violence.

'Mithunam' touched hearts and became a success: Tanikella

February 11, 2013 at 9:31 PM

Chennai, Feb 11 (IANS) The heart-warming tale of an ageing couple in "Mithunam" has touched the hearts of viewers in such a big way that it has successfully completed 50 days' run at the box-office. Actor-filmmaker Tanikella Bharani gives credit to the lead actors and the writer for the success of the Telugu family-drama.

Man, woman found dead in house

February 6, 2013 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) A middle-aged man and a woman, who were in an extra-marital affair, were found dead at the woman's house here, police said Wednesday.

A system to clean water from gas wells

February 6, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Washington, Feb 6 (IANS) A new system developed by MIT engineers could clean water gushing out from natural wells relatively cheaply, while radically improving the functioning of desalination plants for the developing world.

Amitabh Bachchan, Sonu, Shaan sing live for peace

January 30, 2013 at 11:26 PM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Bollywood Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and other artists like Sonu Nigam and Shaan sang live for peace at the 'Global sounds of peace' organised by musician Aadesh Srivastava.

Promising new target for Parkinson's disease identified

January 19, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Washington, January 19 (ANI): Researchers including one of Indian origin have identified a novel target for treating Parkinson's disease.

'Kanna Laddu...'earns Rs.6.8 crore in first 3 days

January 17, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) Tamil romantic-comedy "Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (KLTA)" has raked in Rs.6.8 crore in the first three days in Tamil Nadu and the distributor is now planning to showcase it on more screens.

Asaram Bapu in fresh trouble: Grab in Rs. 700 crore land scam

January 16, 2013 at 3:14 PM

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu who used to be in controversy always, this time has been engulfed in a serious fraud case about Rs. 700 crore.

Govt. files Rs 700-crore land grab case against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu

January 16, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Mumbai, Jan 16 (ANI): The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has been informed by the Serious Fraud Investigating Office (SFIO) that a Rs.700 crore land grab case has been filed against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu in Madhya Pradesh.

Bihar's per capita income doubles in 8 years

January 13, 2013 at 2:49 PM

Patna, Jan 13 (IANS) Indicative of its impressive growth, Bihar's per capita income has almost doubled since 2004. But it is still well below the national average, a state minister says.

Getting U-certificate a herculean task: Telugu producer

January 4, 2013 at 4:47 PM

Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Telugu producer Udayshankar Akella may have got a U-certificate from the censor board for his forthcoming bilingual "Made In Vizag" but he feels that getting "U" is a tough job nowadays.

NCP leader from Konkan joins Congress

January 2, 2013 at 9:35 PM

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) In a setback for the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), party leader Sandesh Parkar Wednesday joined the Congress, an official said.

Maharashtra's new industrial policy on Thursday

January 2, 2013 at 8:55 PM

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Maharashtra will announce its new industrial policy Thursday, which aims to consolidate its numero uno position among industrialised states in the country, a minister said. The state hopes to attract investments worth Rs.5 lakh crore.

Music festival regaling people in Kolkata

January 1, 2013 at 5:17 PM

Kolkata, Jan 1 (IANS) Internationally acclaimed artists are regaling the audiences here with an array of classical music in an ongoing festival, which will also see the participation of guitar legend and Grammy Award winner David Russell.

On another night in Delhi - but this rape was foiled (First Person)

December 29, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Some years ago I played a small role in saving a young woman from getting raped in Delhi. The happenings of that night are still etched in my memory.

Why spirit can never be conquered (Book Review)

December 23, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Title: Living Courageously; Author: Lipa Rath; Publisher: Power Publishers; Pages: 116, Price: Rs.250.

Death sentence may not deter rapists: Amnesty chief (Interview)

December 22, 2012 at 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The outrage sparked off by the torture and rape of a young woman in Delhi is understandable but death sentence is not the answer to crime, the first Indian head of Amnesty International says.

Two humble servants of Jesus (Book Review)

December 17, 2012 at 2:30 PM

Book: "The Mother and The Sister"; Author: Cyriac Thomas; Publisher: Konark; Pages: 195; Price: Rs.595

Revolution in the heart of India (Book Review)

December 16, 2012 at 1:50 PM

Book: "Let's Call Him Vasu"; Author: Shubhranshu Choudhary; Publisher: Penguin Books; Pages: 270; Price: 350

IT act should not be used without higher approval: Sibal

December 14, 2012 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) The government is planning to send advisories to state governments to ensure that arrests under the IT Act should not be made without approval from higher authorities, Information Technology Minister Kapil Sibal said here Friday.

Arrows reign supreme against ONGC

December 1, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Kolkata, Dec 1 (IANS) The smile was back on Arthur Papas' face as the Australian coach oversaw the return of Pailan Arrows with a 4-1 dominance of 10-man ONGC FC in the ninth round of the I-league here at the Salt Lake Stadium Saturday.

London Mayor Johnson blasts French Government, invites investors to Britain

November 27, 2012 at 9:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 27 (ANI): London Mayor Boris Johnson on Tuesday mocked the French government over its handling of steel magnate Lakshmi Narayan Mittal's case while inviting Indian investors to set shop in Britain

Human rights group demands abolition of death sentence

November 22, 2012 at 10:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) A day after 26/11 attack terrorist Ajmal Kasab was hanged, human rights group People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) Thursday demanded abolition of the death penalty.

Gujarat HC rejects Asaram Bapu's petition

November 21, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov.21 (ANI): The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday rejected godman Asaram Bapu's petition challenging the order of the Justice (retd) D K Trivedi Commission, probing the death of two boys staying in his Gurukul in 2008, which had directed him to appear before it as a witness on December 1, 2012.

'Guest' doesn't arouse interest (Tamil Music Review)

November 21, 2012 at 4:26 PM

Film: "Guest"; Music Director: Raj?Kakani; Lyricists: Karunaa, Kadhar Shaa and Raja Karthic; Singers: Ranina Reddy, Dhinakar, Vinitha Narayan, Harish Kalyan and Priya Darshini; Rating: *1/2

India to push northeast connectivity in Guwahati Asean meet

November 18, 2012 at 6:27 PM

On Board Air India One, Nov 18 (IANS) Economic ministers of the 10?nation Asean bloc are meeting in Guwahati in December as part of India's push to increase connectivity with the northeast and the regional grouping with which its trade stands at $75 billion, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said Sunday.

India to push northeast connectivity in Guwahati Asean meet

November 18, 2012 at 5:07 PM

On Board Air India One, Nov 18 (IANS) Economic ministers of the 10?bloc Asean countries are meeting in Guwahati in December as part of India's push to increase connectivity with the northeast and the regional grouping with which its trade stands at $75 billion, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said Sunday.

Allegations against Walmart being probed: Anand Sharma

November 18, 2012 at 5:07 PM

On Board Air India One, Nov 18 (IANS) Allegations of corruption by Walmart, the world's largest retailer, are being looked into by the relevant agencies, Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said Sunday.

India hopes to conclude FTA with Asean on investments, services

November 18, 2012 at 4:59 PM

On Board Air India One, Nov 18 (IANS) India is hopeful of concluding a free trade agreement (FTA) with the 10?member Asean on investments and services by December this year, Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said Sunday.

He 'exempted' me from the riots: An encounter with Bal Thackeray

November 17, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Mumbai, Nov 17 (IANS) Getting an appointment with Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray was akin to climbing Mt. Everest.

Indians in Colombo prison send out SOS

November 10, 2012 at 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Indian prisoners in Sri Lanka's largest jail have sent out an SOS fearing for their lives as a terrible riot swept through the complex in Colombo leaving at least 27 people dead.

'Indo-U.S. relations will continue to flourish': Nancy Jo Powell on Obama's win

November 7, 2012 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 7 (ANI): U.S. Ambassador India Nancy Jo Powell on Wednesday hailed Barack Obama's second term as U.S. President, and said that the relations with India will continue to flourish.

German companies excited by Indian reforms; 800 CEOs coming: Ambassador (Interview)

October 28, 2012 at 1:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) India's decision to open its doors to foreign investment in multi-brand retail and other economic reform measures have created an attractive situation for foreign players, much like a "beauty contest", and German companies are keen on long-term strategic investments in India, the country's envoy has said.

Senior JD(U) leader Murlidhar Mandal passes away

October 24, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Patna, Oct.24 (ANI): Former Deputy Chief Whip in the Bihar Assembly and senior JD(U) leader Murlidhar Mandal passed away in Khagaria on Wednesday.

Trivone re-launches auto portal WheelsUnplugged

October 22, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Bangalore, Oct 22 (IANS) Digital media and content provider Trivone Digital Services Ltd has re-launched online automobiles portal WheelsUnplugged.com to build a large community of auto enthusiasts, buyers, users and industry.

BJP opposes Nalco disinvestment

October 15, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (IANS) The BJP Monday urged the Odisha government to convene a special session of the state assembly to discuss the central government's decision to bring down its stake in the aluminium company Nalco.

Two killed, dozen injured in police firing in Bihar

October 12, 2012 at 11:16 PM

Patna, Oct 12 (IANS) Two people were killed and over a dozen others injured Friday when police opened fire to control violent protestors in the district headquarter town of Madhubani in Bihar, police said.

Meet Bihar's 'pindadan' man - he saved their souls

October 11, 2012 at 10:12 AM

Gaya (Bihar), Oct 11 (IANS) Suresh Narayan is no ordinary man. In his early 60s, this resident of Gaya has quietly gone about performing the 'pindadan' ritual for people he has never met - known and unknown - all in the belief that he can soothe restless souls.

India-born expert's triple therapy makes heart beat longer

October 9, 2012 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) It's an innovative triple therapy meant to resuscitate very sick hearts - and is inexpensive too. The procedure will make the heart stronger, give it more years and is ideal for the multitude of Indian heart patients, its India-born innovator promises.

BJP-JD (U) ties under strain in Bihar over Nishad's remark

October 8, 2012 at 8:11 PM

Patna/New Delhi, Oct 8 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader C.P. Thakur on Monday sought action against Janata Dal-United (JD-U) MP Jai Narayan Nishad for making derogatory remark against his political outfit.

'Snehitharu' engaging mass entertainer (Kannada Movie Review)

October 7, 2012 at 6:13 PM

Film: "Snehitharu"; Cast: Vijaya Raghvendra, Pranitha, Tharun Chandra, Ravishankar Gowda, Srujan Lokesh, Shobharaj, Darshan and Nikitha; Producer: Soundarya Jagadish; Writer-Director: Ram Narayan; Music Director: Hari Krishna; Camera: M.R. Seenu; Rating: *** 1/2

Expensive promotions stifling small films: Sanjay Suri

October 5, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Actor-producer Sanjay Suri believes expensive promotions are not healthy for small films made on good topics.

Human-trafficking bid foiled in Chhattisgarh

October 4, 2012 at 3:58 PM

Raipur, Oct 4 (IANS) A human-trafficking bid was foiled in Chhattisgarh with 35 workers, majority of them minors, rescued from a Odisha-bound private bus, a police official said Thursday.

India's young demography should be seen as an asset for future: Mukherjee

October 3, 2012 at 7:02 PM

Darbhanga (Bihar), Oct.3 (ANI): Stating that over 70 per cent of Indians will be of working age in 2025, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Wednesday that the young demography of the country should be seen as an asset that requires a solid foundation to grow into their future roles.

New hope for terminal heart patients (With Image)

September 30, 2012 at 12:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) There's new hope for terminal heart patients, with a new pumping device promising to provide rest to the worn-out heart and even recharge it - adding years and quality to a patient's life.

Global torchbearers of Hindi honoured

September 24, 2012 at 3:31 PM

Johannesburg, Sep 24 (IANS) One was from Italy, another from Thailand and yet another from Russia... Twenty scholars from across the world were honoured at the World Hindi Conference here Monday for being torchbearers of the language.

India's ICT expertise helping many countries

September 16, 2012 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) When Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas came to India earlier this week, the three MoUs inked between the two countries went by largely unnoticed. But the agreements, especially one on cooperation in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), is where India scores high - and is sought after by many countries.

Major reshuffling possible in Centre's cabinet in the next week: Sources

September 15, 2012 at 6:18 PM

After working on reforms, UPA top brass is now eyeing to do major reshuffling in its cabinet in the centre and also in states, as media reports say.............

Toyota golf: Nair tops with 31 points

September 7, 2012 at 7:19 PM

Bangalore, Sep 7 (IANS) S.R. Nair ended with the day's best gross score of 31 points, calculated under the Modified Stableford format, on the second day of the Toyota Karnataka Golf Festival at the KGA course here Friday.

E-books, e-library - for your reading pleasure

September 6, 2012 at 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) An online library that also offers a pick-up and drop facility for books, getting to browse through various language newspapers at one site, or mastering the intricacies of math and science at the click of a mouse - welcome to the exciting world of e-books that beckons at the Delhi Book Fair.

Two Hindu pilgrims die in stampede

September 2, 2012 at 2:09 PM

Patna, Sep 2 (IANS) At least two Hindu pilgrims were killed early Sunday in a stampede near a hot water spring in Bihar's Nalanda district, police said.

Protest against irrigation project delay intensifies

August 31, 2012 at 8:01 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 31 (IANS) Life came to a standstill in Odisha's Bolangir town Friday during a shutdown called by residents as they intensified their agitation seeking revival of an irrigation project in the region, police said.

Government cannot be linked to 2002 massacre: Gujarat

August 29, 2012 at 6:27 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 29 (IANS) The Gujarat government Wednesday said the conviction of former minister Mayaben Kodnani in the Naroda Patiya massacre did not in any way mean that the BJP regime was linked to the killings during the 2002 riots.

Anything for my wife, says Vivek (Movie Snippets)

August 22, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Vivek Oberoi happily turned into a coolie for his pregnant wife Priyanka Alva during a shopping spree in Dubai. Anything for love, he says!

Asking women what they want: A step to improve maternal health

August 22, 2012 at 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Was the labour room clean, was the medical staff polite and caring, were the mother and baby looked after properly? These are among questions proposed to be asked of women post delivery to determine if the quality of services provided at rural health centres was satisfactory and met expectations.

Elephant killed in Darjeeling due to bullet injuries

August 20, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Darjeeling, Aug 20 (ANI): An adult male elephant died due to bullet injuries in the forest region near the Nepal border, here on Monday.

Maoists kill home guard in Odisha ahead of I-Day

August 14, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 14 (IANS) Maoists killed a home guard attached to a police station in Odisha ahead of Independence Day, official said Tuesday.

Instrumental tunes save 'Joker' soundtrack (IANS Music Review)

August 6, 2012 at 4:17 PM

Film: "Joker"; Music Directors: G.V. Prakash Kumar and Gaurav Dagaonkar; Lyricist: Shirish Kunder; Singers: Sunidhi Chauhan, Adarsh Shinde, Udit Narayan, Daler Mehndi, Sonu Kakkar and Shweta Pandit; Rating: **1/2

I am hopeful about Infosys Kolkata project: Narayan Murthy

August 3, 2012 at 3:15 PM

Kolkata, Aug 3 (IANS) Infosys co-founder and chairman emeritus N.R. Narayan Murthy Friday said he is hopeful of the software company's Kolkata centre taking off.

Six injured while preparing Ramdev's podium

July 31, 2012 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) At least six labourers were injured when an iron structure, being prepared to make a dais for yoga guru Baba Ramdev's scheduled protest Aug 9 at Ramlila ground here, collapsed, police said Tuesday.

Anna begins fast, says people of country can't let me die

July 29, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Amid the many speculation about the thin presence of public and future of the movement, social activist Anna Hazare began his his indefinite fast against corruption at Jantar-Mantar.

Charges framed against former cooperative societies registrar

July 26, 2012 at 4:42 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) A Delhi court has paved the way for the trial of nine people, including a former registrar of cooperative societies (RCS), after framing charges against them for allegedly creating a fake society to obtain pecuniary gain.

Making a case for India's Maoists (Book Review)

July 23, 2012 at 9:55 AM

Book: Red Star Over India; Author: Jan Myrdal; Publishers: Setu Prakashani (Kolkata); Pages: 224, Price: Rs.295.

Kenyan man gets 'second life' after Delhi treatment

July 19, 2012 at 10:48 AM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Wracked by uncertainty and struggling to find a bride after white patches appeared on his face, the 33-year-old Indian-origin businessman flew down from his home in Kenya to India for treatment. A few months later, the garment trader is back home, fully treated and all set to tie the knot. And he credits his Delhi doctor for the dramatic turnaround in life.

A candid post-mortem of the LTTE (Book Review)

July 16, 2012 at 9:20 AM

Book: 'The Prabhakaran Saga'; Author: S. Murali; Publisher: Sage Publishers;Pages: 362; Price: Rs.425

'Falling rupee making India more attractive to tourists'

July 14, 2012 at 4:00 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The falling rupee may have hit the budget of Indian tourists. But on the flip side, leisure travellers from abroad are evincing more interest in India as hotel stay has become cheaper, say tourism industry officials.

Mass migration from Chhattisgarh villages after shootout

July 7, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Raipur, July 7 (IANS) Korsaguda and Sarkeguda villages in Chhattigarh are witnessing large scale migration as people are fleeing to nearby states, leaving behind their agricultural land, following a midnight gunbattle June 28 between the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and suspected Maoists and their sympathisers.

In China, a swallow doesn't necessarily make a summer (An Indian in China)

July 3, 2012 at 10:30 AM

Beijing, July 3 (IANS) Where have all the birds gone? The pretty flowers and trees are there aplenty in the Chinese capital and elsewhere in the country, but the birds are missing. Here, a swallow doesn't necessarily make a summer.

Maoists kill 'police informer'

June 26, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 26 (IANS) Suspected Maoists Tuesday killed a man in Odisha's Koraput district by slitting his throat, suspecting him to be a police informer, police said.

IRDA launches exclusive website to educate public on insurance

June 26, 2012 at 11:47 AM

New Delhi, June 26 (ANI): Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority launched an exclusive website to educate consumers on buying insurance cover. The Consumer Education website, www.policyholder.gov.in, will provide useful information for the benefit of the policyholders and prospects.

Students measure Earth's circumference on longest summer day

June 21, 2012 at 10:53 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Students from various Delhi schools participated in an exercise Thursday to measure the Earth's circumference on the longest day of the summer.

Nepali Govt. to formulate new policy to boost domestic trade

June 21, 2012 at 1:57 PM

Kathmandu (Nepal), June 21 (Xinhua-ANI): Nepali government will formulate an Internal Trade Policy (ITP) to better manage and develop local markets and boost local trading activities, local media reported on Thursday.

Two central government employees murdered in Lucknow

June 18, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Lucknow, June 18 (IANS) An electrician and a peon, both employees of a central government enterprise, were found killed in their office here, Uttar Pradesh Police said Monday.

Complete shutdown observed in Odisha

May 31, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 31 (IANS) A near-complete shutdown was observed across Odisha Thursday in response to the call by various political parties, including the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD), against the recent hike in petrol price, officials here said.

Three men abduct driver, rob car in Delhi

May 29, 2012 at 10:31 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) A bank employee's driver was abducted and his vehicle robbed by three assailants from outside a hotel here, police said Tuesday. The driver was later released.

Reforms or populism? UPA must take a call (Comment)

May 26, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Considering that the Manmohan Singh government's chief economic adviser Kaushik Basu had ruled out the possibility of major reforms before the next general election, the hike in petrol prices predictably pleased and angered the supporters and opponents of reforms.

Six charged for trafficking Indian woman to England

May 18, 2012 at 8:18 PM

London, May 18(ANI): A butcher and an optician are two of the six people who have been charged for trafficking an Indian woman from the southern city of Hyderabad, according to Scotland Yard.

Maoist shutdown hits parts of Odisha

May 16, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 16 (IANS) Transport in parts of southern Odisha was hit and several shops downed shutters as Maoists called for a daylong shutdown against the central government's proposed National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) and other issues.

An eye opener on Pakistan's terrorist arm (IANS Book Review)

May 3, 2012 at 9:26 AM

Book: 'The Caliphate's Soldiers: The Laskhar-e-Taiba's Long War'; Author: Wilson John; Publishers: Amaryllis (In association with Observer Research Foundation); Pages: 295; Price: Rs.595

Painting dreams with a ballpen from a wheelchair

May 2, 2012 at 2:26 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) He is 37 and a warrior in a wheelchair with a sword that etches his imagination on paper in sharp lines.