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Everything you need to know about Ratan Pura: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Ratan Pura: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

'Baazigar' sequel not without SRK: Ratan Jain

May 19, 2013 at 5:10 PM

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.

Under-trial commits suicide in Jharkhand jail

May 16, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Ranchi, May 16 (IANS) An under-trial, charged with the murder of his wife, committed suicide in a Jharkhand jail early Thursday, police said.

'Dhadkan 2' shooting to start this year: Producer (With Image)

May 15, 2013 at 7:02 PM

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.

Chennai man Mittu Chandilya is AirAsia India chief executive

May 15, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) AirAsia India Wednesday appointed Singapore-based management consultant Mittu Chandilya as its chief executive officer (CEO), who promised to "revolutionise" the air travel industry in the country.

Renowned Indian American health expert Mukesh Hariawala to address India Leadership Conclave 2013(L

May 14, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Renowned Indian American health expert Mukesh Hariawala will address the fourth edition of the India Leadership Conclave 2013 in Mumbai next month.

300 iconic leaders to attend fourth edition of India Leadership Conclave 2013

May 14, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Over 300 iconic leaders, including Reliance Industries owner Mukesh Ambani and Tata Group ex-chairman Ratan Tata, will take part in the fourth edition of the India Leadership Conclave 2013, which has been organised by the Network 7 Media Group and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Chemists down shutters as part of national strike

May 10, 2013 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Around 7.5 lakh chemists across India Friday observed a one-day strike against the new drug policy and its impact on traders. However, in some states, pharmacy shops near major hospitals remained open, providing relief to patients.

Chemists in northeast shut as part of national strike

May 10, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Agartala/Guwahati, May 10 (IANS) Thousands of retail and wholesale medicine shops remained closed across northeastern region Friday in support of the 12-hour all-India strike called by their national organisation against government policies and their impact on traders.

Anupam praises 'Gang of Ghosts', terms its script unique

May 3, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Anupam Kher will soon start shooting for Satish Kaushik's directorial venture "Gang of Ghosts" and says after a long time he has come across an interesting and different script.

State has no duty to give security to private individual: SC

May 1, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday adversely commented on the home ministry providing security to a Mumbai businessman, indirectly referring to the recent decision of provide Z+ security to Reliance India Limited chairman and CEO Mukesh Ambani by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

Sabanayakan re-elected CSJC president

April 30, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) S. Sabanayakan of The Hindu and Purnendu Chakraborti of Daink Statesman were unanimously re-elected as president and secretary of the Calcutta Sports Journalists' Club Tuesday.

Witchcraft: Tripura acts tough to stop tribals' killings

April 29, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Agartala, April 29 (IANS) The Tripura government has taken tough legal action and is sensitising people to stop killing of tribals, mostly women, in the state for allegedly practising sorcery and witchcraft, Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said here Monday.

Why only Parambrata for 'Bhooter Bhabishyat' remake?

April 27, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Satish Kaushik, who is directing "Gang Of Ghosts", the Hindi remake of Bengali film "Bhooter Bhabishyat", says it was a conscious decision to keep out the original cast, and retain only Parambrata Chatterjee from it.

IPL: Injury blues hit KKR

April 25, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) Languishing way down the points table, Kolkata Knight Riders are now struggling to cope with a spate of injuries to key players ahead of their Indian Premier League match against Kings XI Punjab here Friday.

Tripura wants pan-India law to deal with chit funds

April 24, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Agartala, April 24 (IANS) Tripura wants a common law in India to deal with illegal finance companies which dupe people after accepting deposits on promise of giving high returns, Chief Minister Manik Sarkar Wednesday said here, referring to the Bengal chit fund scam.

Mallika sees her Mr. Right in Karan Johar

April 23, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Actress Mallika Sherawat, who will soon be seen on a reality show hunting for her Mr. Right, feels filmmaker Karan Johar could be a right match for her.

Mallika set to find Mr. Right through reality TV show

April 23, 2013 at 3:48 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Actress Mallika Sherawat joins the likes of Rakhi Sawant and Ratan Rajput to find her Mr. Right through a television show.

45 days after electoral rout, Congress remains leaderless (Tripura Newsletter)

April 13, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Agartala, April 13 (IANS) Even though the second session of the Tripura assembly will start April 26, the main opposition Congress is yet to choose its leader, a good 45 days its was routed in the Feb 14 assembly elections.

Germany to give India euro 1 bn loan for green energy development

April 10, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Berlin, April 10 (IANS) Germany will provide India a soft loan of euro 1 billion (Rs.71 billion) for strengthening the transmission system of renewable energy in several states, a top official said Wednesday.

Ganguly hopes dropped veterans will be back in Indian team

April 6, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly Saturday hoped that Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Zaheer Khan would be able to make a comeback to the Indian team in future despite being left out of the list of probables for upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

Delhi Daredevils wary of KKR's Narine

April 1, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) Ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) season opener against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Wednesday, the Delhi Daredevils (DD) are wary of KKR's mystery offie Sunil Narine, who played a crucial role in his team winning its maiden IPL crown last year.

NC-Congress joined hands in J&K to enjoy power: Sayeed

March 31, 2013 at 8:26 PM

Jammu, March 31 (IANS) Patron of the main opposition Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said here Sunday that the National Conference (NC)-Congress coalition government in the state had joined hands to "enjoy power".

MIT president meets Maharashtra CM

March 26, 2013 at 2:50 PM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) president L. Rafael Reif Tuesday called on Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan along with chairman emeritus of Tata Group Ratan Tata.

Poll debacle: Two more Tripura Congress leaders resign

March 23, 2013 at 12:10 PM

Agartala, March 23 (IANS) Two senior Congress leaders have resigned from the party Saturday, blaming the state leadership for the party's electoral debacle in the Feb 14 polls.

Priyadarshan relents, but accepts 'Gangnam style' song

March 22, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Filmmaker Priyadarshan is not much into item songs. When an item song was brought into his last Hindi release "Tezz", he had rebelled against the producer, Ratan Jain and disowned the product. It is surprising then how he agreed to include an item song in his new film "Rangrezz".

Hindi remake of 'Bhooter Bhabishyat' in 3D?

March 18, 2013 at 2:49 PM

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.

5 Best CEOs of India

March 15, 2013 at 1:42 PM

India has been lucky enough to have some best CEOs in India who have proved highly productive in the economic growth of the country for decades. Here are the 5 best CEOs of India who have made extraordinary contributions to their organizations over times.

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

Tripura Congress sacks leader

March 10, 2013 at 2:43 PM

Agartala, March 10 (IANS) Former minister Jahar Saha was expelled Sunday from the Congress for six years after he blasted the state leadership for losing the assembly elections to the Marxists.

Raj Thackeray not to ally with cousin Uddhav

March 9, 2013 at 9:07 PM

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray Saturday said that his party would come to power in the state without allying with anyone - an indication that he would not tieup with his cousin and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray.

Ratan Tata meets Raj Thackeray

March 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of the Tata Group, Friday visited Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray at the latter's Shivaji Park residence, an official said.

Left pulls off emphatic win in Tripura (Fifth Lead)

February 28, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Agartala, Feb 28 (IANS) The Left Front Thursday retained power in Tripura for the fifth consecutive time, sweeping 50 of the 60 seats and leaving the Congress badly bruised with just 10 seats.

Vote counting begins in Tripura

February 28, 2013 at 8:35 AM

Agartala, Feb 28 (IANS) Counting of votes commenced Thursday in Tripura, elections to whose 60-seat assembly were held Feb 14, officials said.

John questions role of country's rich in helping needy

February 20, 2013 at 5:44 PM

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Questioning the social work done by corporates in the country, actor-producer John Abraham says there are hardly any billionaires who part with their money to help the needy. The youth, he believes, can play a big role.

Ratan Tata urges India, Britain to tap third-party markets

February 18, 2013 at 8:17 PM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Tata Group chairman emeritus Ratan Tata Monday called for a deeper partnership between India and Britain which would not only serve the two countries but also tap third-party markets like Asia and Africa.

Voting begins for Tripura assembly elections

February 14, 2013 at 8:17 AM

Agartala, Feb 14 (IANS) Voting for the Tripura assembly elections began Thursday amidst tight security, an official said.

Tripura militant leader charged under NSA

February 8, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Agartala, Feb 8 (IANS) The Tripura government Friday slapped charges under the National Security Act (NSA) against top militant leader Ranjit Debbarma, 17 days after he was arrested when pushed into the Indian territory by Bangladesh authorities, officials here said.

Nine SSB jawans held for molesting NCC cadets during train journey

February 2, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Mughalsarai, Feb 2 (ANI): The Government Railway Police (GRP) has arrested nine Sashastra Seema Bal personnel on Friday evening at Mughalsarai junction in Uttar Pradesh after NCC girl cadets from the North Eastern states alleged that they were teased and molested by the jawans on board the New Delhi-Guwahati Sampark Kranti Express.

Nuclear scientist Anil Kakodkar awarded Maharashtra Bhushan

January 11, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Mumbai, Jan 11 (IANS) Nuclear scientist Dr. Anil Kakodkar was Friday awarded the Maharashtra Bhushan award at a function held at the Gateway of India here.

Parties welcome announcement of Tripura polls

January 11, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Agartala, Jan 11 (IANS) Political parties Friday welcomed the Election Commission's announcement of holding elections to the 60-seat Tripura assembly in February.

Ratan Tata gets thundering applause at Vibrant Gujarat Summit

January 11, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Jan.11 (ANI): Recently retired Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata was on Friday given a resounding applause at the sixth edition of the two-day Vibrant Gujarat Summit-2013 being held here, when he again mentioned his famous quote: "One would be stupid to not be in Gujarat."

Tata Chairman Cyrus Mistry calls on Manmohan Singh

January 9, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 9 (ANI): Chairman of Tata Sons Ltd., Cyrus Mistry, called on Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here on Wednesday.

India's steel demand to increase by 7 percent in 2013-14

January 7, 2013 at 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The demand for steel in India is expected to rise 7 percent in the next financial year beginning April 1 as compared to the sluggish 5.5 percent projected growth in 2012-13, according to a senior official of Tata Steel.

Tata Steel expects revival of demands in Europe

January 6, 2013 at 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Tata Steel, which has incurred huge losses in the recent quarters largely due to weak demand, expects all its units, including the European one, to register growth in fiscal 2013-14 that begins April 1.

Media outlets probed over failure to report Chavez's health

January 5, 2013 at 5:51 PM

Mexico City, Jan 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Venezuelan National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel) has launched an investigation against three media outlets over their failure to join the obligatory simultaneous broadcast featuring the latest report on President Hugo Chavez's health.

Odisha tribals pay tribute to Kalinganagar land acquisition victims

January 3, 2013 at 3:35 PM

Kalinganagar (Odisha), Jan. 3 (ANI): Tribals in Odisha's Kalinganagar area, paid tribute to victims of January 2, 2006 violent clash between the locals and police over land acquisition for a Tata plant.

Ram Kapoor excited to host 'Welcome: Baazi...'

January 2, 2013 at 6:47 PM

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Popular TV actor Ram Kapoor is looking forward to an exciting experience as the host of new reality show "Welcome: Baazi Mehmaan Naawazi Ki", the Indian version of British reality show "Come Dine With Me".

Left for resolving Singur issue with Mistry

December 30, 2012 at 10:05 PM

Kolkata, Dec 30 (IANS) With Cyrus Mistry taking over as the new chairman of the Tata Group, West Bengal's opposition CPI-M Sunday asked the Mamata Banerjee-led state government to initiate talks to resolve the Singur land impasse.

Politicians laud Ratan Tata's achievements as he retires(Update-Ratan Tata)

December 28, 2012 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi/Lucknow, Dec.28 (ANI): Politicians on Friday lauded the contribution of Ratan Tata to India's growth and development as he retired on Friday as the chairman of the Tata Group.

Difficult economic situation to continue in 2013: Ratan Tata

December 28, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) The difficult economic environment that has strained the performance of corporate India this year is likely to persist in much of 2013 and companies have to reinvent themselves in terms of business processes, outgoing chairman of the $100-billion Tata Group Ratan Tata said Friday.

Ratan Tata retires, Cyrus Mistry takes over Saturday

December 28, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) There was no event to mark the occasion, no speeches and the icon himself was not even there at Bombay House to see the transition, as Ratan Naval Tata Friday retired as chairman of the $100-billion Tata Group, after a 50-year association.

Ratan Tata retires, gives reins of Tata Group to Cyrus Mistry

December 28, 2012 at 6:21 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Dec.28 (ANI): Ratan Tata, 75, retired gracefully as the chairman of the Tata Group, and handed over its management to Cyrus Mistry on Friday.

Ratan Tata retires, Cyrus Mistry takes over Saturday

December 28, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) There was no event to mark the occasion, no speeches and the icon himself was not even there at Bombay House to see the transition, as Ratan Naval Tata Friday retired as chairman of the $100-billion Tata Group, which he had joined 50 years ago.

Ratan Tata: Responsible leadership, conscious capitalism (Comment)

December 27, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Much is written and known about the business success of the Tata Group, the global acquisitions and Ratan Tata's role in them. Here's a look at Tata, who steps down as chairman of this $100-billion global empire Friday, not just as a successful business leader but also as an ideal role model who is responsible and authentic, while integrating inner values with outer actions.

Major business ventures exited under Ratan Tata

December 27, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Ratan Tata, chairman of the Tata Group who steps down Friday, also had the uncanny ability to know when to enter a new business and, more importantly, exiting an existing one. List of such deals:

What Cyrus Mistry inherits from Ratan Tata

December 27, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Here's what Cyrus Mistry inherits from Ratan Tata as the new chairman of India's largest industrial house, Tata Sons:

Milestones achieved under Ratan Tata

December 27, 2012 at 1:09 PM

A look at major milestones achieved by Tata Sons under Ratan Tata as chairman:

Cyrus Mistry, humble head of corporate leviathan Tata Group

December 27, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Mumbai, Dec 27 (IANS) Cyrus Mistry, who succeeds Ratan Tata Friday as chairman of the the $100-billion Tata Group, is low-profile and meticulous to details -- qualities which are in the perfect mould for India's largest industrial house, those in the know maintain.

Ratan Tata's legacy, Cyrus Mistry's challenge

December 27, 2012 at 12:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) As Ratan Tata steps down as chairman of India's largest industrial house Friday, he leaves behind for his successor at Bombay House, Cyrus Mistry, not just a $100-billion empire he helped grow 13-fold in the 21 years at its helm but also a legacy that earned him wide praise as an able corporate leader with values.

Ratan Tata to be Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons after retirement

December 18, 2012 at 6:41 PM

The outgoing Chiarman of Tata Group Ratan Tata will be conferred with the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus, after his retirement, stated India's leading industrial conglomerate Tata Sons in a statement..................

Ratan Tata to be Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons

December 18, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) India's leading industrial conglomerate Tata Sons Tuesday said it will confer the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus on Ratan Tata, when he retires Dec 28.

Cyrus Mistry appointed Tata Sons chairman

December 18, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Cyrus P. Mistry will take over as chairman of Tata Sons Dec 28, 2012, when current chairman Ratan Tata retires, the holding company of the Tata Group announced Tuesday.

Mistry to take over as Tata Motors' chairman December end

December 13, 2012 at 9:48 PM

Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) Automobile major Tata Motors Thursday announced the appointment of Tata Sons' chairman-designate Cyrus P. Mistry as its chairman effective Dec 28, 2012.

Andhra Pradesh's Nalgonda remains tense

December 12, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 12 (IANS) The situation in Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh continued to be tense with sporadic incidents of violence taking place in some areas Wednesday.

Ratan Tata rattled by India's current image, scams, retrospective taxation

December 9, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Mumbai, Dec.9 (ANI): Ratan Tata, the outgoing Chairman of the Tata Group, has said he is "rattled" by India's current image, but does belief that the country's future will only get better as time passes.

TESCO eyeing Mumbai, Bangalore for expansion post Parliament FDI all-clear

December 9, 2012 at 10:36 AM

London, Dec. 9 (ANI): British multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer TESCO is focusing on expanding in major Indian cities of Mumbai and Bangalore as part of chief executive Philip Clarke's fight back on growth.

Ratan Tata denies 'venal' business environment comment

December 8, 2012 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS) Indian conglomerate Tata Sons Saturday rebutted media reports quoting its chairman Ratan Tata of "warning the government of inaction" and the presence of a "venal business environment" in the country.

'Congress suspicious about its leadership and vision': Jaitley

December 8, 2012 at 6:36 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec. 8 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley on Saturday alleged that the Congress Party is suspicious about its leadership and vision.

UPA Government downplays Tata's angst over lack of support for investment

December 8, 2012 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 8 (ANI): The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government on Saturday downplayed industrialist Ratan Tata's angst and ire over various policies and approach of the concerned agencies, compelling domestic investors to go abroad.n an interview to an English Daily, Tata has lashed out at the UPA Government for its inaction that is driving investments away and accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of forcing domestic investors to look abroad by failing to address complaints about bureaucracy. Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), V Narayanaswamy denied Tata's allegations and said that the latter is blaming the government without presenting any facts or figures.

Congress contradicts, BJP backs Tata for criticizing UPA Government policies

December 8, 2012 at 11:32 AM

New Delhi, Dec.8 (ANI): The Congress Party on Saturday denied the allegations made by head of the Tata business empire, Ratan Tata, that lack of the government support is preventing investors in the country, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has endorsed his views.

Ratan Tata says 'stagnating economy, struggling supply chains' damaging UK competitiveness

December 5, 2012 at 5:32 PM

London, Dec. 5 (ANI): Hopes that manufacturers can drive Britain's recovery have been dealt a serious blow after Indian businessman Ratan Tata, the chairman of the Tata Group, said that a stagnating economy, struggling supply chains and high costs are damaging the UK's competitiveness.

Media barred from entering polling booth near Jammu

December 3, 2012 at 2:52 PM

Jammu, Dec 3 (IANS) Media persons were initially not allowed to enter a polling booth near here Monday while ballotting was on to fill four panchayat quota seats in the Jammu and Kashmir legislative council, journalists said.

Khaitan best among Indians in Asia-Pacific Seniors golf

November 30, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Hong Kong, Nov 30 (IANS) Gangesh Khaitan, captain of the Indian golf team, was also the top performer from India in the first round of the Asia-Pacific Seniors Amateurs tournament at the Discovery Bay here.

Mumbai pays tribute to 26/11 victims at Global peace meet

November 25, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Mumbai, Nov.25 (ANI): Relatives of the Mumbai 2008 militant attack victims participated in a global peace initiative to pay tribute to those who had died in the brutal attacks, and vowed to continue their fight against militancy.

Cyrus Mistry is chairman of Tata Global Beverages

November 20, 2012 at 9:38 PM

Kolkata, Nov 20 (IANS) Tata Sons' chairman?designate Cyrus P. Mistry Tuesday took over as chairman of Tata Global Beverages Ltd (TGBL), the world's second largest tea company.

Ratan Tata mourns death of Bal Thackeray

November 18, 2012 at 10:11 AM

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) Renowned industrialist Ratan N. Tata condoled the passing away of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray here.

Mistry takes over as Tata Motors deputy chairman

November 7, 2012 at 8:12 PM

Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) Tata Sons chairman-designate Cyrus P. Mistry Wednesday took over as deputy chairman of Tata Motors.

Orient-Express to consider Tatas' buy offer

October 19, 2012 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Orient-Express Hotels will "carefully" evaluate Tata Group firm Indian Hotels Company's proposal to take full control of it and "respond" in due course.

Tata's Nano to hit US market

October 16, 2012 at 10:28 PM

Washington, Oct 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A new mini-car could be rolling onto the US automotive market within three years, as Indian automaker Tata has announced plans to redesign its Nano no frills mini-car for release in the US.

Haryana farmers to visit Narora nuclear plant

October 8, 2012 at 8:51 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 8 (IANS) To allay fears of farmers in Haryana's Fatehabad district about a proposed nuclear plant, a group of 40 farmers of Gorakhpur village left for Narora Atomic Power Plant in Uttar Pradesh Monday.

Rahul Gandhi has opened investment doors in J&K: Tata

October 5, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Srinagar, Oct 5 (IANS) Ratan Tata, chairman of the Tata Group, said here Friday that Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi had opened the door for India Inc. to invest in Jammu and Kashmir.

Omar tweets his admiration for Ratan Tata

October 5, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Srinagar, Oct 5 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday expressed his admiration and high regards for Ratan Tata, saying the Tata Group chairman was someone that he had always looked forward to playing host to.

A ray of hope in Rahul's corporate push in Kashmir

October 4, 2012 at 9:10 PM

Srinagar, Oct 4 (IANS) Ahead of the interaction between a galaxy of the country's corporate bosses and students of Kashmir University here Friday, local businessmen and industrialists are hopeful of investments in the state.

Farhan to donate endorsement fee

September 28, 2012 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Actor Farhan Akhtar has decided to donate to charity the Rs.15 lakh endorsement fee from the Tata group.

Trinamool submits letter withdrawing support from UPA

September 21, 2012 at 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Rashtrapati Bhavan, in a formal communication, Thursday said Trinamool Congress leaders had met President Pranab Mukherjee and submitted a letter withdrawing support from the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.

Tripura assembly sees chaos; 'Fake SC status' of ruling Left MLA

September 21, 2012 at 4:35 PM

Agartala, Sep 21 (IANS) The Tripura state legislative assembly Friday witnessed bedlam after the speaker rejected an opposition-sponsored adjournment motion which sought discussion on the alleged fake Scheduled Caste-status of a ruling Left Front legislator.

Pak troops violate ceasefire again in Poonch

September 18, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), Sept 18 (ANI): In another incident of ceasefire violation, the Pakistan army fired across the border on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday allegedly to provide cover to militants wanting to cross over to Poonch.

Make transcripts of 5,800 Radia tapes: Apex court

September 6, 2012 at 9:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday told the Income Tax Department to prepare the transcripts of former corporate lobbyist Niira Radia's 5,800 telephone conversations tapped over allegations of the spectacular rise of her business and her foreign connections.

Prepare Radia transcripts, apex court tells I-T department

September 6, 2012 at 3:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday directed the Income Tax (I-T) department to prepare the transcripts of the tapes of Niira Radia's telephone conversations that it had tapped in the wake of allegations of Radia amassing wealth and having foreign connections.

Tata to take 'Himalayan' water brand to new markets

August 31, 2012 at 10:25 PM

Kolkata, Aug 31 (IANS) Tata Global Beverages, a part of the Tata Group, Friday said it is working on increasing the penetration of its 'Himalayan' water brand and aiming to reach the untapped markets.

An emotional Ratan Tata says goodbye to shareholders

August 31, 2012 at 7:05 PM

Kolkata, Aug 31 (IANS) A shareholder garlanded him, some offered him send-off gifts and yet others urged him to put his signature on the annual report.

Some day Tata Motors will have plant in Bengal: Ratan Tata

August 31, 2012 at 4:25 PM

Kolkata, Aug 31 (IANS) Showing no bitterness over what happened in Singur, Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata Friday said some day Tata Motors will have a plant somewhere in West Bengal and reiterated that the salt-to-software conglomerate has no intention to "walk away" from the state.

Some day Tata Motors will have plant in Bengal: Ratan Tata

August 31, 2012 at 2:33 PM

Kolkata, Aug 31 (IANS) Showing no bitterness over what happened in Singur, Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata Friday said some day Tata Motors will have a plant somewhere in the state.

Spell out steps to plug leakage of phone taps: SC

August 28, 2012 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday pulled up the government for not stating the mechanism it had put in place to guard against leakage of telephone intercepts of people under surveillance.

Spell out steps to plug leakage of phone taps: SC

August 28, 2012 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday pulled up the government for not stating the mechanism it had put in place to guard against leakage of telephone intercepts of people under surveillance.

Ratan Tata was 'instant hit' at JLR, says former employee

August 26, 2012 at 4:58 PM

London, Aug 26 (ANI): Indian business magnate Ratan Tata, who is the Chairman of the Tata Group, a Mumbai-based conglomerate, was reportedly an 'instant hit' with employees at Jaguar Land Rover.

850-years old human skeletons found in Mexico

August 25, 2012 at 9:53 AM

Mexico City, Aug 25 (IANS/EFE) Mexican specialists found 15 graves with entire human skeletons estimated at more than 850-years old at an archaeological site in the central state of Queretaro, the National Anthropology and History Institute, or INAH, said.

Source of Radia tapes' leak unknown, court told

August 23, 2012 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The government Thursday told the Supreme Court that it was unable to identify the source that leaked the tapes of former corporate lobbyist Niira Radia's intercepted telephone conversations.

Source of Radia tapes' leak unknown, court told

August 23, 2012 at 7:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The government Thursday told the Supreme Court that it was unable to identify the source that leaked the tapes of former corporate lobbyist Niira Radia's intercepted telephone conversations.

BJP wants PM to go, vows to disrupt parliament

August 21, 2012 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) After both houses of parliament were adjourned Tuesday over an alleged coal block scam, the BJP vowed not to let the houses function until Prime Minister Manmohan Singh resigned.