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Efforts to decrease hate crimes against Sikhs in USA

May 15, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Amritsar, May 15 (ANI): In an effort to decrease the increasing hate crime against Sikhs in the United State of America, the American Sikh Congressional Caucus (ASCC) requested congressmen to sign its first act "hate crime statistics against Sikhs".

UGC NET 2013 online application form dates extended

May 1, 2013 at 10:53 AM

UGC has extended the dates for applying in National Eligibility Test (NET) online till May 3, 2013. Earlier, the last dates for applying online and generation of filled Bank Challan for payment of fee was 30.04.13.The new schedule for filling up the National Eligibility Test - June, 2013 Examination form are as follow:

Sarmento holds first exhibition in Mexico

April 10, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Mexico City, April 10 (IANS/EFE) Portuguese artist Juliao Sarmento is having his first exhibition in Mexico, where nearly 50 works will give visitors a look at the work of one of the world's most important contemporary artists.

Myanmar simplifies procedures for obtaining passport

March 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Yangon, March 18 (Xinhua-ANI): The Myanmar government has simplified procedures for people to obtain passport for leaving the country, canceling submission of education clearance for the application as part of the efforts in its administration reform, local media reported Monday.

12,000 homes to come up in Navi Mumbai

March 6, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) In an ambitious move, the City & Industrial Corporation of Maharashtra Ltd. (CIDCO) will construct 12,000 affordable houses and tenements for various categories in Navi Mumbai, an official said Wednesday.

Bihar Police CSBC Constable / Sipahi Recruitment 2012 - 2013: List of rejected candidates

February 28, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Bihar Oolice CSBC has released the list of rejected candidates of Bihar police CSBC Constable / Sipahi Recruitment 2012 - 2013. The applications of those who have submitted more than one application for Sipahi recruitment have been rejected.

Heavy turnout in Meghalaya, six voters reject all candidates (Third Lead)

February 23, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Shillong, Feb 23 (IANS) At least six voters recorded their desire not to vote to mark their dissatisfaction with the candidates as people across Meghalaya defied a shutdown call by an outlawed militant outfit and turned out in large numbers to vote in the assembly polls Saturday.

UPSEE UPTU - SEE 2013 notification released: Online Apply begins from 20 Feb

February 23, 2013 at 3:52 PM

UPSEE UPTU - SEE 2013 notification has been released. This year Gautam Buddh Technical University is entrusted with the task of conducting State Entrance Examination UPSEE.

Chidambaram launches CPC-TDS, says 'it's big boom to taxpayer, Govt.'

February 23, 2013 at 12:10 PM

Ghaziabad, Feb. 23 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, who launched the Centralised Processing Cell for Tax Deducted at Source (CPC-TDS) here on Saturday, said this system is a big boom to the taxpayer and the government.

FM to dedicate Centralized Processing Cell for Tax Deducted at Source tomorrow

February 22, 2013 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 22 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram will dedicate the Centralized Processing Cell for Tax Deducted at Source, CPC (TDS), to the nation tomorrow.

Form Four Results declared: Check result and Score

February 19, 2013 at 10:53 AM

Form Four Results have been declared. With the declaration of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination CSEE those who have sat for the examination are feeling relieved.

Over 260,000 Kenyan teachers to go on strike

February 15, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Nairobi, Feb 15 (IANS) Over 260,000 primary and secondary teachers in Kenya vowed Thursday to go on strike starting next week due to non-implementation of the salary agreement their union reached with the government last September.

Now children being banned from economy class too (The Funny Side)

February 15, 2013 at 9:13 AM

Families watch out. The no-kids campaign is spreading to the economy class on planes. From now on, no babies or children are allowed between rows seven and 14 (now renamed 'The Quiet Zone') in economy cabins on AirAsia X routes. Adults who want a seat in that block have to pay an extra US$11.

RiRi and Chris Brown reunite at the Grammys

February 11, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Washington, Feb. 11 (ANI): Rihanna and Chris Brown, who failed to show up at the Grammy awards 4 years back after a notorious battery incident, were spotted sitting together at the music event on Sunday.

GMR commercially secured Male Airport contract, but failed to understand politics behind it

December 4, 2012 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): India-based GMR Infrastructure has claimed that met all commercial criteria required by the Maldives Government to secure the USD 511 million Male International Airport contract, as per documents obtained from sources.

Bid to revive manual artwork (With Image)

November 21, 2012 at 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) At a time when western artists are commissioning juniors to create artworks for them in studios, seven Britons are trying to revive the manual skill?based art.

Ranbaxy delivers strong overall business performance; improvement in base business sales, margins

November 8, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Gurgaon, Nov.8 (ANI): The Board of Directors of Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited (RLL, NSE: RANBAXY, BSE: 500359), at their meeting held today, took on record the unaudited results for the Quarter and YTD ended September 30, 2012 ("Q3'12" and "YTD Sep'12", respectively) under Indian GAAP.

The oath of office and secrecy read out by ministers

October 28, 2012 at 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The following is the formal oath of office and secrecy administered to union ministers during their swearing-in, as per the Third Schedule of the Constitution.

Oz bowling coach says 'form' should dictate quicks' selection, not 'rotation'

October 24, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Sydney, Oct 24(ANI): Australia bowling coach Ali de Winter has rejected national selector John Inverarity's assertion that rotation of fast bowlers is a reality these days, saying form and fitness of a player needs to be sorted out by keeping him in the team not outside.

Form vigilance panels on PDS, apex court tells centre

August 30, 2012 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday asked the government to spell out the criteria on the composition of vigilance panels to monitor the public distribution system (PDS) instead of compelling the court to pass orders.

Employees earning up to Rs.5 lakh annually exempt from filing tax return

July 20, 2012 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Employees with annual income up to Rs.5 lakh are not required to file tax return from the assessment year 2012-13, if there is no other income and his/her salary is from one employer, the finance ministry said Friday.

Pearce insists Becks omitted from Team GB squad for 'football reasons' only

July 3, 2012 at 10:30 AM

London, July 3 (ANI): Team Great Britain (GB) manager Stuart Pearce has said that his decision to not pick David Beckham in the squad for the London Olympics was made purely for football reasons.

E-filing of returns must for people earning over Rs.10 lakh

July 2, 2012 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The government has made it compulsory for the people earning more than Rs.10 lakh to file their income tax returns electronically.

Novak Djokovic's pet poodle's tweets to 'take over world'

June 30, 2012 at 2:52 PM

London, June 30 (ANI): The world of Wimbledon is being swept by the latest craze among tennis stars of taking to Twitter to post their pets' "thoughts".

Drama, innocence & creativity on bookshelf (IANS Books this Week)

June 2, 2012 at 2:55 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The bookshelf this week is pure innocence and drama - from children's cult writer Ruskin Bond to one of the greatest story-tellers of our times Toni Morrison... Browse with IANS.

380 candidates to contest presidential elections in USA

May 6, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): After Republican Newt Gingrich backed out from the 2012 presidential campaign, there are now 380 candidates biding for the presidential race in the USA.

First AIFF Regional Academy starts in Navi Mumbai

May 3, 2012 at 11:01 AM

The first AIFF Regional Academy in collaboration with FIFA kicked-off at the Father Agnel School premises in Navi Mumbai.

Form, fitness in domestic cricket must for selection in national squad: Pak chief selector

April 28, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Lahore, Apr 28(ANI): Pakistan cricket team's chief selector, Iqbal Qasim, has said every player has to show his form and fitness in domestic cricket if he wants to be considered for selection in the national squad.

Britain's Olympic coach Pearce to assess Beckham in US

April 25, 2012 at 2:41 PM

London, April 25 (IANS) Britain's football coach Stuart Pearce will watch David Beckham play in the United States next week before deciding whether he will be selected for the Olympic squad.

'Form defence industry commission under PMO'

April 2, 2012 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Against the backdrop of India emerging as the world's largest importer of arms, an industry lobby and a global consultancy have recommended the setting up of a National Defence Manufacturing Commission (NDMC) under the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to focus on building a domestic industrial base to make the nation self-reliant in the sector.

Expectations from union budget 2012-13: Hard to strike a balance

March 12, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Union budget is always a subject of concern for corporate, industrial sector and even common men. And union budget 2012-13 is not going to be different.

Pietersen signs up with IPL franchise Delhi Daredevils

February 17, 2012 at 7:40 PM

Dubai, Feb 17(ANI): England batsman Kevin Pietersen will play for the Indian Premier League side Delhi Daredevils.

Pietersen signs up with IPL franchise Delhi Daredevils

February 17, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Dubai, Feb 17(ANI): England batsman Kevin Pietersen will play for the Indian Premier League side Delhi Daredevils.

Adele scores big win at Grammys

February 13, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 13 (ANI): British R'n'B soul singer Adele bagged six trophies at Sunday's Grammy Awards including the esteemed Album of the Year for '21'.

Gorakhpur voters exercise 'Right to Rejection' in UP

February 11, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Gorakhpur/Mau, Feb 11 (ANI): At least 67 voters in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur District opted for the 'Right to Rejection' by filling up Form 17 (A) under the Rule 49-O in The Conduct of Election Rules, during the ongoing polls as they believed that none of the candidates were suitable to represent them.

Samsung Star 3 Features

January 27, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Samsung launched the Samsung 3 SmartPhone in the Consumer Electronic Show held in Las Vegas in Jan 2012. The company is cashing in on the success of the previous versions, Samsung Star and Samsung Star 2.

iPad survives fall from edge of space

January 10, 2012 at 6:36 PM

London, Jan 10 (ANI): In order to prove just how tough their protective iPad cases are, a firm has gone one step further to prove its durability.

Soy germ-based nutritional supplement alleviates menopausal discomfort

January 5, 2012 at 1:02 PM

Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): Daily doses of nutritional supplement containing S-equol, produced during fermentation of soy germ can help improve menopausal symptoms, including reduction in hot flash frequency, a new study has revealed.

iPad survives 1300 foot drop in G-Form case

November 17, 2011 at 2:32 PM

London, Nov 17 (ANI): Gadget sadists at G-Form, who make rather unattractive but undeniably tough cases for iPads, threw the tablet computer out of a plane from 1,300 feet, and it not only survived, the film on screen was still playing.

Now, wear ultra-realistic 3-D mask of your own face!

October 13, 2011 at 5:04 PM

London, Oct 13 (ANI): Next time when you go out, don't be amused to see photo-realistic carbon copies of your face around you.

Flower upbeat as England weigh up options for quarterfinal challenge

March 20, 2011 at 10:19 AM

New Delhi, Mar. 20 (ANI): England coach Andy Flower is confident about his side being on course for a quarter-final berth in the 2011 World Cup cricket tournament following Bangladesh's over 200 run loss to South Africa.

'I'm not ready to walk away from playing for Australia,' says Ponting

March 5, 2011 at 10:52 AM

Colombo, Mar. 5 (ANI): Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has rubbished speculation that he would stand down from the one-day side after the 2011 World Cup, by saying that he is determined to steer Australian cricket through its most tumultuous period in two decades.

Bunion deformity more common in women, elderly: Study

February 24, 2011 at 5:24 PM

Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): A UK population-based study has found that bunion deformity, or hallux valgus, occurs more frequently in women and older individuals.

Poor sleep quality linked to greater disability in rheumatoid arthritis patients

February 16, 2011 at 1:28 PM

Washington, Feb 16 (ANI): Researchers have found that poor sleep quality is associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms, greater pain severity, increased fatigue, and greater functional disability in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Emimem among winners of 2011 Grammy Awards

February 14, 2011 at 12:52 PM

New York, Feb 14 (ANI): Rapper Jay-Z and R 'n' B singer Alicia Keys' 'Empire State of Mind' won this year's Grammy for Best Rap Song and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.

17-year-old girl in China kills self after Facebook post

February 9, 2011 at 5:13 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 09 (ANI): A troubled teenager in China has died after falling from the second floor of her school - just days after posting in her Facebook wall about willing to end her life.

Form Malay Indian voter group to address community issues, says leader

February 7, 2011 at 4:04 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb.7 (ANI): An Indian voters' association should be established to consistently and continuously address issues facing the community, Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) central working committee member S. Vell Paari has said.

Ex-cricketers Taylor, Walters to join Aussie cricket hall of fame

February 7, 2011 at 3:19 PM

Melbourne, Feb.7 (ANI): Former Australian Test skipper Mark Taylor and former middle-order great Doug Walters will join exalted company on Monday when they become the latest inductees in the Hall of Fame.

Yoga 2011 calendars depict cats, dogs and nudes performing asanas

December 30, 2010 at 12:45 PM

Nevada (US), Dec 30 (ANI): Yoga calendars for 2011 are out and many of these feature dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, and nude women-men demonstrating various yoga asanas (postures).

Twitter users blame Ponting for a multitude of sins.

December 29, 2010 at 1:32 PM

Sydney, Dec. 29 (ANI): Not only does he have to contend with becoming the first Australian cricket captain to lose the Ashes three times, but now Ricky Ponting is being blamed for everything from bad coffee and Justin Bieber to Queensland floods and climate change.

Parliament's Winter Session ends with zero business

December 13, 2010 at 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): Amid an uproar by opposition lawmakers over a demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the 2G spectrum scam, the Winter Session of Parliament was adjourned sine die.

Malaysia to expand 'sex education' in schools nationwide to battle plague of abortions

October 2, 2010 at 4:11 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 2 (ANI): Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister, Muhyiddin Yassin, has said that the government would extend 'sex education' classes in schools nationwide to deal with the rising rate of abortion in the country.

Charkha Development Communication Network announces two awards for Ladakhi writers

September 28, 2010 at 11:53 AM

New Delhi, Sep.28 (ANI): Charkha Development Communication Network has decided to give away two awards, the Sanjoy Ghose Ladakh Women Writer's Award and the Sanjoy Ghose Special Writer' s Award 2010-11 to writers hailing from Ladakh.

No takers for "pregnant teens" school in Malaysia

September 18, 2010 at 4:52 PM

Jasin, Sept 18 (ANI): After a lot of media hype, Malaysia's first school for pregnant teens- Sekolah Harapan- or "school of hope" has finally been opened, but no one has enrolled in the controversial facility so far.

Malaysian Education Ministry warns of action over racist remarks in schools

September 6, 2010 at 5:30 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Sep 6 (ANI): The Malaysian Education Ministry has warned principals and teachers that stern action would be taken against those making racist remarks in government run schools.

Malaysian principal apologises to parents for making racist remark

August 26, 2010 at 12:01 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 27 (ANI): The school principal, who allegedly made a racist remark to ten students at a school in Bukit Selambau near Sungai Petani in Malaysia last week, has apologised to their parents.

Miliband's tips on hosting drinks-and-nibbles do invite rivals sniggers

August 21, 2010 at 12:51 PM

London, Aug.21 (ANI): Would be Labour party leader David Miliband has reportedly taken a leaf out of US President Barack Obama's campaigning skills in the hope of winning support for his quest to become a prime minister hopeful.

'Freedom Offer' from Fujitsu

August 17, 2010 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug.17 (ANI-Business Wire India): Fujitsu India has rolled out a new attractive 'Freedom offer' on its Convertible Notebook cum Tablet T4410 lifebook.

Kids of older women 'vulnerable to effects of prenatal alcohol exposure'

July 21, 2010 at 1:34 PM

Washington, July 21 (ANI): A recent study has revealed the damaging effects of maternal binge drinking during pregnancy are greater among children born to older drinking mothers.

Endometriosis compromises women's work productivity

June 29, 2010 at 2:01 PM

Washington, June 29 (ANI): In the first of its kind study of the societal impact of endometriosis, researchers have found a significant loss of work productivity among those women who suffer from the condition.

Form favours White Ferns in T20 build-up

April 28, 2010 at 4:55 PM

Wellington (New Zealand), Apr.28 (ANI): While the Black Caps enter the world Twenty20 cricket tournament in the Caribbean hoping to make the first four, their female equivalents, the White Ferns, have the credentials to be champions.

Brit student creates Winehouse's life-sized sculpture with 3000 Lego bricks!

April 7, 2010 at 7:23 PM

London, April 7 (ANI): Justin Ramsden, a Brit art student, has used over 3000 Lego bricks to create a life-sized sculpture of Amy Winehouse.he model portrays the singer in her signature beehive hairstyle and a cigarette between her lips.

Nine-year-old Brit Indian girl, brother get GCSE A* in maths

January 22, 2010 at 6:04 PM

London, Jan 22(ANI): A nine year-old Indian origin girl and her eight-year-old brother have both gained A* grades in GCSE maths.

Form separate team for T20, Alam tells PCB

January 8, 2010 at 3:03 PM

Sydney, Jan. 8 (ANI): In an apparent attack on Twenty20 cricket, Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam has urged top PCB bosses to set up a separate team for T20 matches, as the shortest version of the game is ruining the culture of test cricket in Pakistan.

Test spots beckon for Australia's one-day wonders

October 24, 2009 at 1:20 PM

Sydney, Oct.24 (ANI): The Australian cricketers selected for the seven one-day matches against India will stretch every sinew of their bodies in putting up performances before their selectors in the hope to make it or be recalled to the Test squad this summer.

Patrick Stewart credits films for helping him escape childhood pain

October 9, 2009 at 1:21 PM

London, October 9 (ANI): Actor Patrick Stewart has revealed that he has movies to thank for helping him escape harsh realities when he was young.

Malay student forced to smoke 42 ciggies as punishment!

August 6, 2009 at 3:26 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 6 (ANI): A Form Four Malay student, who was caught with a cigarette and a lighter in his locker, was forced to smoke 42 cigarettes as punishment by the hostel warden.

Agricultural research key to food security for world's poorest

August 5, 2009 at 2:56 PM

Washington, August 5 (ANI): A new research paper has determined that boosting agricultural research in the developing world is the key to ensuring food security for the world's poorest.

Daytime sleepiness linked to declining quality of life

August 2, 2009 at 1:52 PM

Washington, August 2 (ANI): A study has revealed that an increase in difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep is significantly associated with poorer mental quality of life.

Madoff hires prison consultant to help him find best possible jail

July 5, 2009 at 3:45 PM

London, July 5 (ANI): Bernard Madoff has hired a veteran prison consultant to help him to find the best possible jail in which to serve his 150-year sentence for Wall Street's biggest fraud.

India loses to South Africa, Dhoni blames poor form for defeat

June 17, 2009 at 11:01 AM

London, June 17 (ANI): Team India failed to chase down a South African target of 131 runs on Tuesday night.India's defeat meant that they have lost all their Super 8-matches in the second Twenty20 World Cup.

Two leading global banks to power direct banking operations with FinacleT

June 15, 2009 at 4:48 PM

Bangalore/ London/ New York, June 15 (ANI/Business Wire India): Infosys Technologies today announced the launch of FinacleT Direct Banking Solution, a comprehensive solution that supports the full-fledged branchless delivery of a range of assets and liabilities solutions, through the Internet, mobile or call centre channels. Infosys also offers complete operational partnership along with the solution including consulting, implementation, and BPO.

Malay girl, 14, films boyfriend raping her friend

May 30, 2009 at 1:24 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 30 (ANI): A schoolgirl, aged 14, filmed her boyfriend raping her friend via a camera phone.

Section 49 (O) - Right not to vote

May 9, 2009 at 1:01 AM

The electors of national capital Delhi not only went ahead with an overwhelming 53 per cent overall turnout but also expressed their wish not to cast their vote under the rule 49(O) of the Conduct of Elections Rules

13-year-old Malay girl used as sex slave by father, brothers for 5 years

April 24, 2009 at 5:33 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Apr 24 (ANI): Police have arrested a 13-year-old girl's father and her two brothers after she claimed that she had been a sex slave to them for the last five years.

Brewster not impressed by men driving flashy cars

April 8, 2009 at 11:24 AM

London, April 8 (IANS) Actress Jordana Brewster, who stars in 'Fast and Furious', said she would never go out with a guy who drives a flashy car as it means there is 'something wrong' with him.

Madonna's millions raised from Malawi fundraiser go 'missing'

April 1, 2009 at 11:44 AM

Washington, April 1 (ANI): Millions of dollars raised from Madonna's Malawi fundraiser last year have no address, it has emerged.

New verification system causes slump in SIM sales in Pak

March 24, 2009 at 4:35 PM

Lahore, Mar. 23 (ANI): The sale of SIM cards has gone down in Pakistan since the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) implemented the new verification system for new cellular connections following the recent terror attacks.

Tax department to be consulted before changing insurance Form I

March 13, 2009 at 4:27 PM

Chennai, March 13 (IANS) India's insurance regulator will seek the opinion of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) before changing the format of the valuation balance sheet, or Form I, as demanded by private insurers, a top official said.

Meet the 12yr-old boy who offers gigolo services on the net!

February 3, 2009 at 10:05 PM

Hong Kong, Feb 2 (ANI): Cops are probing the case of a 12-year-old boy who posted pictures of his genitalia on an adult Internet forum in an attempt to seek sexual services.

Treadmill exercise boosts walking stamina in peripheral arterial disease patients

January 14, 2009 at 12:57 PM

Washington, Jan 14 (ANI): Supervised treadmill exercise can improve walking endurance and quality of life in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

Recession not gloomy for merchandising industry selling Obama-branded products

January 9, 2009 at 4:00 PM

London, January 9 (ANI): Amidst the gloomy global meltdown, the US merchandising industry is cheerfully making a mint by selling Barack Obama-branded articles, whose demand has surged in the run-up to the President-elect's January 20 inauguration.

Kerala's all top hotels to undergo security audit

January 1, 2009 at 8:23 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 1 (IANS) All four and five-star hotels in Kerala have been asked to prepare a detailed layout plan and undergo a security audit, a state minister said Thursday.

Lee under pressure: Ponting

December 22, 2008 at 8:49 PM

Melbourne, Dec 22 (IANS) Form continued to elude Brett Lee against South Africa leading Australian skipper Ricky Ponting to admit that the pacer is under pressure to perform.

Critics, supporters in standoff over whether America has succeeded in Iraq

November 26, 2008 at 3:52 PM

Washington, Nov.26 (ANI): In May 2007, at the start of the troop "surge" that is credited with quelling much of the violence in Iraq, the U.S. Congress had established 18 benchmarks that it would use to determine whether America was succeeding there.

SRF revenues to shrink by up to five percent

November 16, 2008 at 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Leading textile company SRF Ltd Sunday said its revenues would fall by three to five percent this fiscal due to the current economic downturn.

Terai rebels kill municipal officer in Nepal

October 25, 2008 at 5:11 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 25 (IANS) As Nepal's Maoist government failed to start negotiations with underground rebels from Terai even three weeks after the formation of a ministerial talks team, blood continued to spill in the restive plains with a municipal officer being gunned down Saturday.

How Mitu fought for her daughters' lives

October 3, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Life for Dr Mitu Khurana, 32, has not been easy. One of the few women in India who has raised her voice against female foeticide, she not only indicted her in-laws and her husband but also the hospital concerned, under

Malaysian teacher let off lightly for using racial slurs, MIC angry

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Banting (Malaysia), Aug 14 (ANI): Malaysian Education Minister Hishammuddin Hussein has been urged to intervene in the case of the teacher who used racial slurs on students at a secondary school here.

Jaitley says Amar Singh trying to save his face by planting fake CDs

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (ANI): BJP General Secretary Arun Jaitley today launched his second scathing attack on his Samajwadi Party counterpart Amar Singh, saying that the CD which the latter had shown earlier in the day depicting BJP MP Phagan Singh Kulaste in bad light was fake and that he was trying to save himself from embarrassment over the "cash-for-votes" scam to win the Trust Vote for Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Sterlite Industries (India) Limited announces filing of annual report on Form 20-F

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Mumbai, July 1 (ANI/Business Wire India): Sterlite Industries (India) Limited ("Sterlite") announced that its annual report on Form 20-F, containing its annual consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended 31 March, 2008 and the auditors' report thereon (the "Annual Report"), was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on June 30, 2008.

Appleā??s i-phone finally reaches in the stores.

July 2, 2007 at 1:01 AM

Apple, the world famous Macintosh computer manufacturer has finally launched its much awaited i-phone after a huge success of i-pod on Friday June 30 in United States. There were long queues for purchasing this wonderful gadget in the