Everything you need to know about Purva Jain: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Purva Jain: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Chennai, May 23 (IANS) The dealings of a real estate developer with arrested cricket bookies were being looking into for suspected wrongdoings, Tamil Nadu Police said here Thursday.
Luohe (China), May 23 (IANS) Kazakhstan defeated India 3-2 in the China International men's volleyball tournament here.
Chennai, May 22 (IANS) Tamil Nadu's Crime Branch-Crime Investigation Department (CBCID) Wednesday said a lookout notice has been issued to all airports for Kitty alias Uttam alleged to be a bookie with links in spot fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Keeping alive the traditions of past Chinese leaders, visiting Premier Li Keqiang Tuesday had an emotional audience with Manorama Kotnis, the 92-year- old sister of medico Dwarkanath Kotnis, considered the symbol of India-China friendship.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Refusing to ban the remaining IPL matches, the Supreme Court Tuesday slammed the Indian cricket control board saying that spot-fixing incidents had taken place due to its lackadaisical approach to reining in erring players.
Chennai, May 21 (IANS) A day after he surrendered, suspected cricket bookie Prashanth was Tuesday questioned here and documents were seized from his house in connection with a case registered May 17, said police.
Chennai, May 20 (IANS) Polaris Financial Technology, a major player in banking, financial services and insurance software, has begun its organisational restructuring process even without hiring a consultant, said a senior company official.
Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Producer Ratan Jain currently has no plans for "Baazigar" sequel, but says he may do it after couple of years, but not without Shah Rukh Khan.
Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) With India opening up the retail trade sector to overseas investment, the University of Southern California is offering a master of science degree programme in global supply chain management through the SP Jain Institute here.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) A sequel to the 2000 hit romantic drama "Dhadkan" has been finalised by producer Ratan Jain and it will go on the floors this year.
Jaipur, May 13 (IANS) The second edition of Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 that concluded Sunday certainly brought out the essence and flavour of the Rajasthan's royal culture and heritage but somehow failed to live up to expectations.
Chennai, May 13 (IANS) American automobile company General Motors' Indian subsidiary hopes that its newly-launched multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) will perk up its total sales volume this year as it offers value for money to the buyers, said a senior official.
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) India's first gems bourse is coming up in Jaipur at an initial investment of Rs.50 crore (Rs 500 million/9 milllion USD) to facilitate organised trading of gem stones that would garner a sizeable business from abroad.
Bangalore, May 10 (IANS) Balachandra Bhaskar and Sourav Kothari qualified to represent India in the Asian Indoor Games billiards competition after the duo finished in that order in the selection trials here Friday.
Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) National champion Alok Kumar and local hope Balachandra Bhaskar recorded two wins apiece here Wednesday, the opening day of the selection trials for the Asian Indoor Games billiards competition.
Chandigarh, May 4 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Satya Pal Jain Saturday sought the sacking of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal over a bribery scandal, saying that an appointment to the powerful railway board could not have occurred without the minister's knowledge.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Four people were arrested for using 57 fake credit cards to dupe a major bank of over Rs. 40 lakh to support their lavish lifestyles, police said Thursday.
Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Polaris Financial Technology is going in for an organisational restructuring and would soon finalise a consultant for this, company chairman Arun Jain said Thursday.
Agra, April 30 (IANS) There was tension in Uttar Pradesh's Etmadpur town Tuesday after a group of Jain monks was attacked the night before, leading to protests and a bus being set on fire.
Chennai, April 27 (IANS) City based Polaris Financial Technology Ltd closed last fiscal with lower after tax profit on higher revenue as compared to the 2011-12 figures.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Vice President Hamid Ansari Tuesday greeted the nation on the eve of Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the last tirthankara (saint) of the Jains, which will be celebrated Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday greeted the nation on the eve of Mahavir Jayanti.
New Delhi, April 23 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari have greeted the nation ahead of Mahavir Jayanti, which will be celebrated on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Apr. 23 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari has greeted the citizens on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.
Agra, April 22 (IANS) Several environmental groups in the Taj city Monday observed Earth Day to highlight the ecological imbalances and threats to "mother Earth" through callous and unbridled profit-motivated industrialisation.
Chandigarh, April 22 (IANS) Taking note of complaints that students were being forced to attend classes in unsafe buildings of government schools in Punjab, the Punjab and Haryana High Court Monday sought a status report from the state government.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said the world is experiencing multiple challenges and at such the teachings enunciated by Jain saint Lord Mahavira hold great significance.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Mukesh, an accused in the Dec 16, 2012 gang rape, Saturday changed his counsel M.L. Sharma who failed to appear in a fast track court here for the fourth successive hearing.
Kolkata, April 19 (IANS) There is a "huge dearth" of diabetes management experts and educators hailed as "foot-soldiers" needed to bridge the gap between doctors and patients after initial screening of the silent killer, say government officials and healthcare experts.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The president Wednesday elevated four additional judges of the Delhi High Court as permanent judges in the same court.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday reserved its order on a plea seeking directions to restrain political parties, including the Congress and the BJP, from issuing whips to their parliamentarians on issues of constitutional amendment.
Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) In a rare conviction of an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, a Mumbai special court Wednesday sentenced a suspended deputy inspector-general of police to five years' jail in a corruption case.
The first meeting of South Delhi Muncipal Corporation has been scheduled for April 16, 2013 to elect its Mayor and Deputy Mayor besides three members of the Standing Committee.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Six men have been arrested for attempting to extort Rs.5 crore from a Delhi-based businessman, police said Sunday.
Kolkata, April 7 (IANS) Detox diet plans are gradually becoming a trend among diet freaks and health conscious citizens, says an expert but cautions that such regimes should be undertaken only under the supervision of dieticians.
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday set aside its earlier order which allowed telecom operator Bharti Airtel to continue providing 3G intra-circle roaming facilities with other service providers.
Mumbai/Thiruvananthapuram, April 1 (IANS) Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan's Filmkraft Productions has partnered with Turner International India and Kerala-headquartered Toonz Animation to create four animated movies based on the Bollywood movie "Krrish".
Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Television actor Srman Jain, currently seen in "Chanchan", will be doing a crime show soon on Zee TV.
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) A few years ago when Hollywood actress Demi Moore said she let leeches suck her blood as part of a therapy to look fresh and young it made headlines. This ancient medical therapy of using leeches for clinical bloodletting to treat certain health conditions is making a comeback of sorts in India where the therapy is said to have originated.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Loss, exile, fear, war, longing for home, memories and redemption colour the soul of diplomat and poet Williams Nkurunziza's sonnets that are chronicles of the journey of his native Rwanda from its difficult days of ethnic strife to a modern nation in quest of prosperity in the last century.
Chandigarh, March 22 (IANS) A series of election losses in the last one year, public bickering among top leaders, a legislator deserting the party, some disastrous political moves and confused cadres - this is the state of Punjab's principal opposition, the Congress.
Kolkata golfer Neha Tripathi played a superb final round to edge past overnight leader Vani Kapoor to seal another victory in the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour 2013. This victory in the sixth leg is the third of the season for Neha and with this she overtakes Smriti Mehra in the Hero Order of Merit 2013.............
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) An elderly property dealer fell to his death under mysterious circumstances from the seventh floor of an apartment building here Wednesday evening, police said.
Panchkula, March 19 (IANS) Smriti Mehra got off to a great start in the sixth leg of the Hero Women's Golf Tour at the Panchkula Golf Club here Tuesday, taking a six-shot lead over Ankita Tiwana, Gursimran Badwal and Vani Kapoor after the first round.
Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Bollywood producer Ratan Jain, who has bought the rights of Bengali blockbuster "Bhooter Bhabishyat", is all set to remake the film in Hindi, and says he might make it in 3D.
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) A petition was filed Wednesday in the Delhi High Court against the government decision to restrict to one time the facility to avail official subsidy to perform Haj pilgrimage.
In a bid to outlining its ambition for providing high quality healthcare services, Max Healthcare today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HealthPoint Services India Pvt. Ltd in the field of medical and healthcare services.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Smriti Mehra continued her superb form to emerge victorious in the fourth leg of Hero Women's pro golf tour at the Willingdon Sports Club here Thursday.
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Veteran golfer Smriti Mehra made a remarkable comeback to lead the field at the close of the second day's play in the Hero Women's pro golf tour here Wednesday.
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Two men, including an insurance agent and a businessman, were arrested here for duping an astrologer of Rs.7 lakh on the pretext of getting him appointed to a post in the Himachal Pradesh unit of the Congress party, police said Tuesday.
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Sharmila Nicollet put forth a commendable round of two under 63 to lead at the close of Round 1 of the fourth leg of the Rs.5,00,000 Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour being held here at the Willingdon Sports Club.
Chennai, March 5 (IANS) Having completed shooting for upcoming Tamil romantic-thriller "Thalaivaa", Bollywood actress Ragini Nandwani says acting in the film was surprisingly easy because she plays a north Indian.
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Manipuri social activist Irom Sharmila, on a fast for about 12 years demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, Monday refused to plead guilty to attempting suicide in a Delhi court which framed charges against her.
A Delhi Court on Monday framed charges against Irom Chanu Sharmila, popularly known as ?Iron Lady? for allegedly attempting to commit suicide during her 'fast until death' in 2006 as she has been on a fast for about 12 years over a demand for repealing the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Manipur........................
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Social activist Irom Sharmila, who has been on fast for about 12 years demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), Monday refused to plead guilty to attempting suicide and a Delhi court framed charges against her.
Chandigarh, Mar 2 (IANS) Punjab Congress president and former chief minister Amarinder Singh tried hard to turn the tables on the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal in last month's by-election to the Moga assembly seat, but with another defeat on his watch, the state party could be in for a leadership change.
Chennai, Feb 28 (IANS) Union Finance Minister P.Chidambaram's budget Thursday sought to breathe life into the wind power sector with reintroduction of generation based incentive (GBI) while disappointing the industry by being silent on the accelerated depreciation scheme.
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) The budget 2013-14 was "missing the opportunity for growth" and lacked focus on affordable and rental housing and banking reforms, the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India (CREDAI) said Thursday.
Chandigarh, Feb 28 (IANS) The ruling Shiromani Akali Dal Thursday won the Moga assembly seat by-election in Punjab. Akali Dal candidate Joginder Pal Jain defeated his Congress rival Vijay Kumar Sathi by 18,845 votes.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the central government on a PIL seeking direction to all district courts on the procedure to be adopted and records relied upon while considering a plea for determining the juvenility of an accused.
Sukma (Chhattisgarh), Feb.27 (ANI): Protests against Naxals over the murder of Sukma-based journalist Nemichand Jain have escalated.
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Singer Sonu Nigam, who was at a show at a college in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad city Saturday night, is upset after the organiser, the college owner humiliated him post concert by not letting him leave to catch his flight from Delhi despite repeated requests.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The second phase of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission, that is slated to begin next year, must focus on sustainable- and environment-friendly transportation to keep Indian cities healthy, experts maintain.
Moga (Punjab), Feb 23 (IANS) Braving heavy rain Saturday, over 70 percent of the electorate in Punjab's Moga assembly seat cast their franchise.
The polling for Moga assembly seat began today amid heavy rains and voters are queued up in long line at various polling booths to exercise their rights........................
Moga (Punjab), Feb 23 (IANS) Braving heavy rain Saturday morning, people lined up at various polling booths to cast their votes in the by-election for the Moga assembly seat in Punjab.
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to decide the matter of illegal sale and purchase of residential plots under the scheme of large scale acquisition, development and disposal of land.
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) There was a need to recycle used water specially by industries in order to improve the conservation of drinking water in the country, union Water Resources Minister Harish Rawat said Wednesday.
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the Delhi government on a plea seeking special courts to try sexual offences committed against children.
Chandigarh, Feb 19 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday conducted searches at residences of two sitting Haryana legislators in connection with the murder case of a former village headman.
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) After "Gangnam Style", it's "Harlem Shake" that has found a frenzy among internet users around the world, including in India. The 30-second original video has had over 12,350,000 views so far since it was uploaded Feb 2.
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday refused to interfere in the Delhi government's notifications empowering unaided private schools to formulate their own criteria on nursery admissions.
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Children's publishing in India - one of the most lucrative segments in the industry - is looking out of its domestic fold for a bigger footprint in the export market of South Asia and in the developing world, even as business peaks on the domestic front.
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.
Shimla, Feb 14 (IANS) A businessman from Punjab was shot dead in Himachal Pradesh's Una district Thursday, police said.
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Do you want to pick a stylish gift with heirloom-quality for you partner? Go for platinum jewellery. From heart-shaped pendants, customised rings to bracelets -- the options are many.
Kolkata, Feb 12 (IANS) Facing annual losses of Rs.200 crore, the 132-year-old Calcutta Tramways Company, which runs the fleet of heritage vehicles long identified with the metropolis, is mulling a host of new proposals including leasing out its land and setting up banquet and cafeteria trams to revive its fortunes.
Chandigarh, Feb 10 (IANS) The battle-lines have been drawn for the Moga assembly seat by-election in Punjab between the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal and the opposition Congress. Ten candidates are in the fray for the Feb 23 polls.
Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): Consumption of synthetic Marijuana can lead to dangerous effects on Kidneys, according to a new study.
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) After hearing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's speech on rebranding India to make it a global power, some students of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) said he should be the next prime minister.
Kolkata, Feb 6 (IANS) US automobile major General Motors (GM) Wednesday said it is expecting a major rise in sales of petrol-driven Chevrolet Beat and Chevrolet Sail cars following the partial de-regulation of diesel prices.
Kolkata, Feb 6 (IANS) US automobile major General Motors (GM) Wednesday said it is expecting a major rise in sales of petrol-driven Chevrolet Beat and Chevrolet Sail cars following the partial de-regulation of diesel prices.
Agra Feb 5 (IANS) Social networking site Facebook could be used as an important resource to produce low-budget films in the coming days, a Bollywood producer said Tuesday.
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) The realty sector Tuesday hailed the move to grant 'infrastructure status' to affordable housing by union Housing Minister Ajay Maken and urged for extending similar treatment to the entire sector here.
Agra, Feb 3 (IANS) Women writers at the first Taj Literature Festival Sunday complained of discrimination and gender bias in promotional efforts of their literary output.
Mumbai, Feb.3 (ANI): England beat India by 32 runs in a Women's World Cup encounter at Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium on Sunday, a game that was marked by contrasting centuries by England captain Charlotte Edwards and India's Harmanpreet Kaur.
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday said the city government cannot "dilute" the right to education law by allowing unaided private schools to formulate their own criteria for nursery admissions.
Chennai, Jan 28 (IANS) City-based Polaris Financial Technology Ltd (Polaris), operating three financial information technology (IT) verticals - software services, products and cloud computing - is open to investment from a strategic investor for its products and cloud computing divisions, a top company official said Monday.
Chandigarh, Jan 26 (IANS) Till last month, Joginder Pal Jain was a Congress legislator in Punjab. He then quit the party and joined the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal. Now, the Congress is marshalling all its resources to defeat the "deserter" in the Feb 23 by-election to the Moga assembly seat.
The Supreme Court has expressed its anguish over the plight of undertrials and violation of their fundamental rights after they are thrown into prisoners that are already bursting at their seams.
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday expressed its anguish over the plight of undertrials and violation of their fundamental rights after they are thrown into prisons that are already "bursting at their seams".
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) As it sought more time to respond to the demands by the Income Tax department, the belaguered Kingfisher Airlines Ltd. Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it was in negotiations with the investors for the revival of its grounded fleet.
Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) India's market regulator SEBI has rejected around 150 consent settlement applications but is not reopening settled consent order cases to penalise company promoters, its chief said Friday.
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday asked an Ahmedabad court not to pronounce its orders on the closure report filed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the allegations of inaction by Chief Minister Narendra Modi and senior state officials in the Gulberg Society carnage during the 2002 riots.
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IANS) India's realtors, who saw lackluster business last year, are keeping their fingers crossed, hoping for better market sentiments this year. They are also banking on vital legislation that the government is set to introduce in next month's budget session of parliament that would be critical for the sector's growth.
Pilani, Jan 13 (IANS) While faculty and infrastructure deficits are major hurdles in increasing the reach of education in India, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) vice chancellor Bijendra Nath Jain says there is a need to take note of the changing pedagogy and using technology to fill the gaps in the system.
Bangalore, Jan 10 (IANS) A local court here has restrained a Delhi-based weekly law journal from defaming a member of the customs, excise and service tax appellate tribunal in a case of alleged bribery.
The Delhi High Court Thursday directed Delhi Police to urgently increase the number of Police Control Room (PCR) vans and to immediately remove all tinted windows from vehicles...............
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) After a city court ordered in-camera hearings and curbed media from attending and reporting proceedings of the Dec 16 gang-rape case, journalists urged the Delhi High Court to allow them to cover the case.
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Delhi High Court Wednesday directed the government of the national capital to take necessary steps to built temporary night shelters for the homeless in the city.
