Everything you need to know about Plassey Sugar Mill: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Plassey Sugar Mill: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Bhubaneswar, May 1 (IANS) The anti-corruption wing of the state police Wednesday arrested Odisha Jana Morcha (OJM) secretary general Jagneswar Babu on corruption charges, an official said.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) As Bihar's growth story under the Nitish Kumar administration gets increasingly talked and written about, a book based on a study of the state over the past three decades contends that development has been highly concentrated in urban areas while manufacturing and agriculture have seen little growth.
Kolkata, Apr 14 (ANI): Industrialist R P Goenka passed away on Sunday morning after a brief illness. He was 83.
London, Mar. 24 (ANI): The British house of deceased Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky was searched by chemical, biological and nuclear police experts to know the cause of death.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) India's Economic Survey 2012-13 Wednesday said the sugar industry needs more liberalisation to provide better prices to farmers and to increase efficiency of the sector.
Panama City, Feb 26 (IANS/EFE) The great rivalry between champion boxers Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto "Hands of Stone" Duran will be depicted in a documentary, filmmaker Eric Drath said here.
Washington, December 21 (ANI): A meteorite that exploded as a fireball over California's Sierra foothills this past spring was among the fastest, rarest meteorites known to have hit the Earth, it has been revealed.
Lucknow, Dec 8 (IANS) A day after the Uttar Pradesh government announced a new state advisory price (SAP) for sugarcane, the opposition Saturday accused Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav of compromising on prices because of the sugar lobby.
New Delhi, Nov. 20 (ANI): Veteran lawyer and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Ram Jethmalani on Tuesday backed senior arty colleague Yashwant Sinha for his resent statement against party president Nitin Gadkari.
London, Nov. 18 (ANI): British health campaigners are calling on the UK Government to ban sports stars from promoting junk food over claims that athletes are earning millions by fuelling obesity among children.
New Delhi, Oct.23 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday submitted proof of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari's links with Purti Group of companies to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and demanded that the opposition party leader be probed on fraud charges.
New Delhi, Oct. 23 (ANI): The ruling Congress Party, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and representatives of the UPA-II Government on Tuesday engaged in a verbal joust over a delay in probing allegations that BJP president Nitin Gadkari's Purti business group was engaged in illegal activities.
Los Angeles, Oct 9 (IANS) Indian filmmaker Anurag Basu's "Barfi!" is among a record 71 films vying for a nomination in the best foreign language film category for the 85th Academy Awards.
Khairat (Maharashtra), Sep 6 (IANS) For Walter Bender, co-founder of the One Laptop Per Child initiative, watching 20 children display great familiarity and skills with their XO laptops at a primary school in rural Maharashtra in western India was a proud moment.
London, Aug 22 (ANI): Maria Sharapova has launched her own line of candy, titled Sugarpova, in New York.
London, August 17 (ANI): Eight in ten Britons have said that they are most turned off by their partner's bad body odour, a survey has revealed.
New Delhi, Aug.14 (ANI): Describing himself as an optimist rather than a pessimist, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said that the country's economy has achieved "critical mass", and must now become the "launching pad" of the next great leap.
Here is the text of President Pranab Mukherjee's speech on India's 66th Independence Day-eve:
London, Aug 10(ANI): British boxing star Nicola Adams, who became the first woman to win a gold medal inside the ring, just wanted to eat spicy chicken and chips from a fast-food chain.
New York, July 11 (ANI): If you think sprinkling that packet of Equal or Splenda over foods or beverages may help you shed extra pounds, then you may be wrong.
New York, June 16 (ANI): Chris Brown's attorney has said that it was hip hop artist Drake, who started the brawl that turned a SoHo nightclub into a blood-soaked battlefield, saying he has given police evidence that backs up his claim.
Washington, May 17, (ANI): Chuck Brown known as the 'Godfather of Go-Go' for the subgenre of funk music he helped create, has died after suffering from pneumonia. He was 75.
Amritsar, May 3 (ANI): In a breakthrough in Indo-Pak trade, the first consignment of 10 MT newsprint was sent from Amritsar to Pakistan through the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Wagah on Thursday.
Amritsar, May 3 (ANI): In a breakthrough development for trade between India and Pakistan, the first consignment of 10 metric ton of Indian newsprint entered Pakistan on Thursday through the Attari-Wagah Integrated Check Post (ICP).
London, Apr 30 (ANI): Mike Tyson, who has just finished a sell-out run at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, was spotted in Warsaw with his third wife Lakiha Spicer, and their son, one-year old Morocco Elijah Tyson on Sunday.
London, April 28 (IANS) The pope's representative in Britain has urged Roman Catholics to form a "united front" with Muslims and Jews to oppose gay marriage, a media report said Saturday.
New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Asserting that sugar plays a very significant role in India's agricultural and industrial economy, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday asked the sugar sector to use latest technology to improve the production and productivity.
Ghaziabad, April 23 (IANS) Five armed robbers broke into the house of a retired college principal in Indirapuram area here early Monday and decamped with cash and jewellery worth more than Rs.10 lakhs. Police arrested one of the miscreants and recovered the entire booty a few hours after the incident.
London, April 16 (ANI): Ronnie Wood has apologized to his Rolling Stones bandmates for remarks he made to the media last week about an upcoming band gathering in the recording studio ahead of a possible concert next year to celebrate the group's 50th anniversary.
London, April 12 (ANI): Researchers say keeping babies warm while they are getting injections may offer better pain relief than the techniques doctors currently use.
Washington, Apr 10 (ANI): One of the other three winners of the record 656-million-dollar jackpot from the state of Maryland, USA has come out to claim their prize.
London, Apr 9 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a pair of molecules that regulates the liver's production of glucose - the simple sugar that is the source of energy in human cells and the central player in diabetes.
London, Apr 6 (ANI): A helpline has been opened in the UK for people who have had close encounters with aliens, marking the first of its kind in the country.
Washington, Apr 5(ANI): Former American boxer Sugar Ray Leonard has expressed fears about the future of the sport in the country, where the sweet science is being overshadowed by the rise of mixed martial arts and the lack of genuine stars.
San Juan, April 3 (IANS/EFE) The film "Hands of Stone", which tells the story of former boxing world champion Roberto Duran, will begin filming June 4 in Puerto Rico, one of the production companies said Monday.
Washington, Apr 1 (ANI): A number of children are exposed to technology at an early age, but few are taught how to harness the power of technology to drive their own learning and their future.
Tourism in US state of North Carolina is all set to get an impetus from the recently released "The Hunger Games?.
London, March 26 (IANS) "The Hunger Games" is set to give a major boost to tourism in the US state of North Carolina.
London, Mar 23 (ANI): Former boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard has revealed in his autobiography that he was sexually assaulted by two of his amateur trainers in his early teens.
London, Mar.20 (ANI): Veteran boxer Sugar Ray Leonard believes British boxer David Haye needs to improve on his speed to end Ukrainian Vitali Klitschko's reign as WBC heavyweight champion.
London, Mar.20 (ANI): Veteran boxer Sugar Ray Leonard believes British boxer David Haye needs to improve on his speed to end Ukrainian Vitali Klitschko's reign as WBC heavyweight champion.
Washington, March 17 (ANI): New biotechnological and chemical methods will facilitate efficient production of chemicals, materials and fuels from renewable natural resources, such as agricultural or industrial waste materials, say researchers.
Washington, March 17 (ANI): New biotechnological and chemical methods will facilitate efficient production of chemicals, materials and fuels from renewable natural resources, such as agricultural or industrial waste materials, say researchers.
Washington, March 11 (ANI): Prince Harry poked fun at Prince William, by putting a mask of his older brother over his face, while being very goofy, as he took part in a mile-long fun-run in Brazil.
Washington, March 11 (ANI): Prince Harry poked fun at Prince William, by putting a mask of his older brother over his face, while being very goofy, as he took part in a mile-long fun-run in Brazil.
London, Feb 28 (ANI): Mario Balotelli seems to be developing a "bromance" with 'The Only Way Is Essex' star Mario Falcone after they got chatting at a local nightclub.
London, Feb 26 (ANI): Prince Charles and Camilla are leading separate lives as she is struggling to cope with the pressures of being a royal, it has been revealed.
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston, who first met Justin Theroux on the sets of 'Tropic Thunder' in 2007, has revealed that he didn't exactly leave the best impression on her.
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston, who first met Justin Theroux on the sets of 'Tropic Thunder' in 2007, has revealed that he didn't exactly leave the best impression on her.
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston, who first met Justin Theroux on the sets of 'Tropic Thunder' in 2007, has revealed that he didn't exactly leave the best impression on her.
New York, Feb 19 (ANI): Muhammad Ali was honoured by 1,800 people including a host of A-listers and boxing greats at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Arena on Saturday night.
London, Feb 17 (ANI): Broke students seeking new ways to put themselves through college are finding success in a new website, which helps them find older men or women who are willing to fund them in exchange for a sexual relationship.
London, Feb 16 (ANI)): Children's breakfast cereals contain far too much sugar and are as bad as chocolate biscuits, researchers have warned.
London, Feb 13 (ANI): Jodie Marsh and Kirk Norcross, who are both born and bred in Essex, seemed to have enjoyed a rather cosy night in at the bodybuilder's house on Friday night judging by the photos that she posted to her Twitter page.
Washington, Feb 2(ANI): Legendary American boxing trainer Angelo Dundee has died of a heart attack.
Washington, Feb 2(ANI): Legendary American boxing trainer Angelo Dundee has died of a heart attack.
Kolkata, Feb 1 (ANI): Hawkers in Kolkata formed a human chain on Wednesday to protest against the state government's move to evict them without rehabilitating them.
Kolkata, Feb 1 (ANI): Hawkers in Kolkata formed a human chain on Wednesday to protest against the state government's move to evict them without rehabilitating them.
London, Jan 28 (ANI): The Kardashians have beaten the royal family and the Middletons to become the most searched for celebrity family online in Britain.
London, Jan 28 (ANI): The Kardashians have beaten the royal family and the Middletons to become the most searched for celebrity family online in Britain.
Washington, Dec 25 (ANI): Mixing dental anaesthesia with mannitol, a simple sugar alcohol, greatly helps in numbing the dental-drilling pain, doctors have found.
London, Dec 21 (ANI): Our choice of wine is apparently determined by our temperament and persona, a new study has revealed.
London, Dec 20 (ANI): One of world's first 'Santa friendly chimney' has been constructed in Southern England after a 6-year-old boy feared that his new house would not have a chimney big enough to accommodate Father Christmas.
London, Dec 12 (ANI): An Indian born scholar has revealed that TV-style contests inspired by programmes such as 'The Apprentice' are being used to help university students prepare for real-life work situations.
London, Dec 11 (ANI): Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law, who acted together in 'Sherlock Holmes', could become the most famous drag act in Hollywood with a remake of the comedy classic 'Some like it Hot'.
London, Dec 9 (ANI): A trimmer and healthier Serena Williams arrived at Barbados to play in the Tennis Pon de Rock exhibition at the exclusive Sugar Hill Tennis Resort.
London, Dec 7 (ANI): Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were spotted kissing at a romantic weekend away at a secluded bed and breakfast hotel in Utah.
London, Dec 4 (ANI): David Cameron has revealed that watching James Bond movies on TV is a Christmas ritual for him and so is listening to the Queen's Speech.
London, Dec 2(ANI): India has been elected chairman of the International Sugar Council (ISC), an apex organization of 88 countries dealing with development of sugar sector in the world.
London, Oct 30 (ANI): Hugh Jackman has said that he was blown away when his sporting idol Sugar Ray Leonard trained him for his latest movie 'Real Steel'.
London, Oct 29 (ANI): Britain is set to witness parties where young women agree to enter into relationships with wealthy older men in return for large sums of money, after the trend had developed quite a following in the US.
London, Oct 11 (ANI): Chewing sugar-free gum could be just as bad for your teeth as the regular kind, experts say.
Washington, Oct 8 (ANI): Hollywood hunk Hugh Jackman has revealed how he got hit by retired pro boxer Sugar Ray Leonard while preparing for the film 'Real Steel.'
London, Oct 2 (ANI): Sylvia Robinson, the pioneer of rap music, has died in New Jersey following a congestive heart failure. She was 75.
Washington, Sept 29 (ANI): Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez has bought a new home in the exclusive Water Mill area of the Hamptons, New York for 18 million dollars.
Sydney, Sept 29 (ANI): Bad news for those who have desk jobs - a new study has found that sitting down for long periods of time increases risk of early death.
Washington, Sept 22 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez is reportedly close to buying one of the most famous spreads in the Hamptons to live in.
Washington, Sept 13 (ANI): A multi-disciplinary expert panel has recommended that sugar-free chewing gum, lozenges and hard candy including xylitol or polyol combinations, and a prescription varnish with chlorhexidine and thymol could be beneficial in preventing cavities.
Washington, June 8 (ANI): English rock band Def Leppard has hinted they will stop releasing full length albums, saying people don't have the time to listen to them.
London, Nov 27 (ANI): IBM scientists have said that a pioneering research effort could shrink the world's most powerful supercomputer processors to the size of a sugar cube.
London, Nov 13 (ANI): IBM scientists have said that a pioneering research effort could shrink the world's most powerful supercomputer processors to the size of a sugar cube.
New Delhi, Mar 18 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar today said the prices of essential commodities are coming down.
Washington, Oct 29 (ANI): Florida police has arrested sixteen people, who took part in adult entertainment franchise "Girls Gone Wild" in Yulee, on charges of indecent exposure.
London, Oct 26 (ANI): Simon Cowell is being wooed by the likes of British PM Gordon Brown and Conservative Party leader David Cameron for getting into politics.
Chandigarh, Oct 22(ANI): Rising demand of sugar and comparatively low production of sugarcane has led to an increase in sugar prices in Punjab and to stabilize the situation, sugar mill owners are now motivating farmers to grow more sugarcane and reap rich rewards.
London, September 17 (ANI): 'Doctor Who' actor David Tennant has piped US President Barack Obama after being voted children's "dream" head teacher in a poll.
London, Sept 11 (ANI): Twilight star Robert Pattinson has been named as the favourite celeb teacher students would like to have.
New Delhi, Sep. 1 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said that the new sugar season will begin with much lower stocks, as the production will be hit by lower sugar recovery from cane after the failure of monsoon rains.
Aurangabad, Aug.13 (ANI): Sugar mills in Maharashtra's Marathwada region are on the verge of closure following a shortfall in sugarcane production.
Washington, April 4 (ANI): Scientists at Alfred University, US, have developed a process for making super-strong glass that is nearly unbreakable, even when dropped from 10 feet high onto a concrete floor.
The association of domestic sugar industry has opposed government's move to allow duty-free imports of white sugar. They argued that it would sternly hit the prices further and industry may face difficulty in making payments to sugarcane growers.
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Intricate chikankari, zardozi, muqaish and tukdi - it is such traditional crafts and embroideries of the Awadh region that Lucknow-based designer Asma Hussain is reviving through her modern motifs and western silhouettes as well as by way of creating job opportunities for skilled artisans.
Bhopal, Oct 1 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is planning India's first aircraft repair and maintenance facility and cargo hub - an aviation city - to be set up at a cost of Rs.200 billion ($5 billion).
Bhopal, Oct 1 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is planning India's first aircraft repair and maintenance facility and cargo hub - an aviation city - to be set up at a cost of Rs.200 billion ($5 billion).
London, July 23 (ANI): Prime ministerial trips of Gordon Brown cost the British taxpayer less than those of his predecessor Tony Blair, say reports.
London, June 27 (ANI): Golfer Greg Norman and former tennis great Chris Evert have moved the venue of their weekend wedding from the beachfront to a more secluded area on exclusive Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
