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Indian, Nigerian teams win Africa business contest

May 18, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Johannesburg, May 18 (IANS) An Indian team comprising IITians and a Nigerian team promoting low-cost farm products have triumphed at an India-Africa business competition held here.

New ports to come up in West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh

May 9, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday approved a shipping ministry proposal to set up new major ports in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.

Delhi Police strives to groom the perfect sniffer dog

May 5, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) With memories of Anuradha, one of its most brilliant sniffer dogs that died last month, still fresh, dog handlers of Delhi Police have started training five new Labradors, hoping to groom them to her level of excellence.

Fire erupts in DRDO laboratory in Odisha

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) A fire broke out at a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratory in Odisha Monday but no one was injured and there was no damage to facilities, officials said.

Fire at DRDO complex, no loss of life reported

April 29, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) A fire broke out at a magazine storage area of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at Chandipur in Odisha Monday. It was brought under control by fire fighters in five hours, officials said.

Fire breaks out at DRDO's Chandipur complex

April 29, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Chandipur on Sea (Odisha), April 29 (ANI): A fire broke out in an underground magazine store of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) complex in Chandipur-on-Sea, Odisha, on Monday morning, triggering several explosions.

Fire at DRDO complex, no loss of life reported

April 29, 2013 at 9:32 AM

Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) A fire broke out at a magazine store of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at Chandipur in Odisha Monday. It was brought under control by fire fighters in five hours, officials said.

Teenager falls to death in Lucknow shopping mall

April 16, 2013 at 11:48 PM

Lucknow, April 16 (IANS) A 17-year-old class Xth student fell to his death from the second floor of a shopping mall here Tuesday, police said.

Maritime drill to ring in Hindu new year in Goa

April 10, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Panaji, April 10 (IANS) For Goa, the Hindu New Year will begin Thursday with an extensive multi-agency drill off the state's coast to test maritime security, an official said Wednesday.

Indian actress alleges abuse from Times Square 'Cookie Monster'

April 9, 2013 at 11:17 AM

New York, Apr. 9 (ANI): Miss India Asia Pacific 2003 Parmita Katkar, now Parmita Kurada, has accused a Times Square Cookie Monster impersonator of assaulting her son and calling her a bitch after she failed to pay a tip to him.

Tomy becomes first Indian to make nonstop circumnavigation

April 6, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) The Indian Navy's Lt. Cdr. Abhilash Tomy Saturday became the first Indian to circumnavigate the earth in a sailboat - solo, nonstop and unassisted.

If maritime frontiers, assets safe India can achieve sustained high growth: Mukherjee

April 6, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Mumbai, April 6 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said that if maritime frontiers and assets are safe India can achieve sustained high growth.

Pranab Mukherjee to visit Mumbai tomorrow

April 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 5 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Mumbai on Saturday to attend the concluding ceremony of accomplishment of 'Sagar Parikrama-II' - Solo Non Stop Unassisted Circumnavigation done by Lt. Cdr. Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy.

Scientists begin analysis to track missile glitch

March 13, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 13 (IANS) A day after the long-range cruise missile 'Nirbhay' deviated off course during its maiden launch off the Odisha coast, scientists Wednesday began the post-mission analysis to locate the fault, a defence scientist said.

India achieve partial success with its first cruise missile "Nirbhay"

March 12, 2013 at 6:32 PM

India Tuesday achieved partial success while test firing its first indigenous cruise missile ?Nirbhay? as it?s lift-off was successful but the flight was terminated halfway.....................

India achieves partial success with first cruise missile test

March 12, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 12 (ANI): India on Tuesday achieved partial success while test firing its first cruise missile called Nirbhay.

India terminates cruise missile test

March 12, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 12 (IANS) India Tuesday terminated the maiden test of a long-range cruise missile after it deviated off course but defence scientists claimed "it met the mission objectives successfully".

India may test new missile Tuesday

March 11, 2013 at 10:03 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 11 (IANS) India may conduct the maiden test of a missile off the Odisha coast Tuesday, defence sources said Monday.

Four designers to promote handwoven fashion

March 10, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Hyderabad, March 10 (IANS) Award winning designer Gaurang Shah and three other designers from Mumbai and Kolkata will showcase exquisite Indian weaves luxury collection at 'Gulaal', a two-day display starting in Delhi March 14.

India tests multi-barrel rocket launcher for second day

March 1, 2013 at 9:55 PM

Bhubaneswar, Mar 1 (IANS) India successfully tested its indigenously-built multi-barrel rocket launcher 'Pinaka' from a defence base in Odisha for the second consecutive day Friday, an official said.

India tests indigenous multi-barrel rocket launcher

February 28, 2013 at 6:43 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 28 (IANS) India Thursday successfully tested indigenously-built multi-barrel rocket launcher 'Pinaka' from a defence base in Odisha, an official said.

Jammu and Kashmir to amend Panchayati Raj Act

February 26, 2013 at 10:35 PM

Jammu, Feb 26 (IANS) Following pressure from various quarters, the Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to amend the state Panchayati Raj Act "to give more powers to elected panchayats".

Recovering Kingfisher dues will be tardy affair: SBI

February 18, 2013 at 8:48 PM

Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) Government lender State Bank of India (SBI) Monday said its increased non-performing assets (NPA) are due to its exposure to iron, steel and textile sectors while recovering the dues from Kingfisher Airlines will be a protracted legal affair.

Yeddyurappa detained as he tries to break police barricade near KRS reservoir

February 9, 2013 at 9:39 PM

Mysore, Feb. 9 (ANI): Karnataka Police on Saturday detained former Chief Minister and Karnataka Janata Party (KJP) chief B.S. Yeddyurappa here as he, along with hundreds of farmers and supporters tried to break police barricade imposed near Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) reservoir.

SPS, Doehle Danautic tie up for logistic services

February 7, 2013 at 9:31 PM

Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) SPS Shipping Ltd., an arm of Kolkata-headquartered SPS Group, Thursday announced a tie-up with Mumbai-based Doehle Danautic India to provide logistic solutions by barge transportation and transloading of bulk cargoes through inland waterways.

Dubai's Indian-origin residents feeling insecure following increase in break-ins and vandalism

January 31, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Manama, Jan. 31 (ANI): Residents of Dubai's posh neighbourhoods, mostly of Indian origin, have complained against the lack of security following a recent series of break-ins, intrusions and vandalism.

R-Day functions held peacefully in Kashmir Valley

January 26, 2013 at 1:04 PM

Srinagar, Jan 26 (IANS) The Republic Day functions in the Kashmir Valley passed off peacefully Saturday, with Rural Development Minister Ali Muhammad Sagar saying the gun had only caused destruction.

India to test subsonic cruise missile in February

January 25, 2013 at 6:40 PM

Bangalore, Jan 25 (IANS) India will flight test its "Nirbhay (fearless)" subsonic cruise missile in February from the integrated test range at Chandipur in Odisha on the east coast, a top defence official said Friday.

JSW Energy posts over Rs.3 bn Q3 profit

January 23, 2013 at 7:28 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Power producer JSW Energy Wednesday reported a net profit of Rs.3.12 billion for the fiscal's third quarter as compared to a net loss to Rs.817 million in the corresponding period last year on account of higher tariff and lower fuel costs.

Over 600,000 devotees take holy dip in Gangasagar

January 14, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Sagar Island (West Bengal), Jan 14 (IANS) About 600,000 devotees took a holy dip in the icy cold waters of the Ganga on the occasion of Makar Sankranti Monday, at this island considered auspicious by Hindus.

Tell us your paintings' prices, buyers, CPI-M asks Mamata

January 5, 2013 at 10:23 PM

Kolkata, Jan 5 (IANS) Ridiculing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claim that she would sell her paintings to collect funds for her Trinamool Congress' panchayat poll campaign, the CPI-M Saturday demanded that she disclose the names of buyers and the prices they were paying.

Jammu and Kashmir to strengthen laws against gender crimes

January 1, 2013 at 3:33 PM

Jammu, Jan 1 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government plans to bring in changes in the state's laws against sexual offences and gender crimes.

India successfully test fires Astra missile third time in a week

December 24, 2012 at 1:57 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 24 (IANS) India Monday successfully test fired its indigenously developed Astra air-to-air interceptor missile from a defence base in Odisha for the third time within a week, an official said.

India successfully test fires Astra interceptor missile

December 21, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 21 (IANS) India Friday successfully test fired its indigenously developed Astra air-to-air interceptor missile from a defence base in Odisha, official said.

India tests nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile

December 20, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 20 (IANS) India Thursday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear-capable ballistic Prithvi-II missile from a test range in Odisha, a defence official said.

PDP urging women to protest make-up kit remark: Omar

December 1, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Srinagar, Dec 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday blamed the PDP for encouraging protests by women who took offence to alleged remark that the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) was giving make-up kits to women panchayat members as bribes for votes.

India successfully test fires missile interceptor

November 23, 2012 at 8:42 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 23 (IANS) India Friday successfully test fired a ballistic missile interceptor from a defence base in Odisha as part of its efforts to create a shield against incoming enemy missiles, an official said.

India test fires Advanced Air Defence missile

November 23, 2012 at 6:02 PM

Balasore (Odisha): India on Friday successfully test-fired an indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile, capable of destroying a hostile ballistic missile, from a test range off the Odisha coast.

India test?fires missile interceptor

November 23, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 23 (IANS) India Friday test?fired a ballistic missile interceptor from a defence base in Odisha as part of its efforts to create a shield against incoming enemy missiles, defence officials said.

India to test interceptor missile today

November 23, 2012 at 11:45 AM

India is all set to test its indigenous Advanced Air Defence (AAD) endo-atmospheric interceptor missile - the ballistic missile which destroys another ballistic missile in the air - on Friday from a defence base in Odisha, an official said Thursday............

Can't give up comedy, says Sagar Ballary

November 22, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Mumbai, Nov 22 (IANS) Sagar Ballary of "Bheja Fry" fame is scripting yet another comedy film, which is to go on floors next year. The director says comedy is his forte and he won't give it up for anything.

India to test Advanced Air Defence missile on Friday

November 22, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov.22 (ANI): India is expected to test the indigenous Advanced Air Defence (AAD) endo-atmospheric interceptor missile on Friday.

India to test ballistic missile interceptor Friday

November 22, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 22 (IANS) India is preparing to test a ballistic missile interceptor from a defence base in Odisha on Friday, an official said Thursday.

India to test ballistic missile interceptor Friday

November 22, 2012 at 10:34 AM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 22 (IANS) India is preparing to test a ballistic missile interceptor from a defence base in Odisha Friday, an official said Thursday.

Language no criterion for aspiring southern actresses

November 19, 2012 at 10:43 AM

Chennai, Nov 19 (IANS) Is language not a criterion for actresses to gain entry into films? If yes, then why do most top heroines in the southern film industry rely on voice actors?

Nair, Agarwal put Karnataka on top in CK Nayudu Trophy

November 10, 2012 at 8:40 PM

Bangalore, Nov 10 (IANS) Skipper Karun Nair (118 batting, 178b, 11x4, 5x6) rescued Karnataka from a tricky position as the hosts made 342 for four at stumps in response to Himachal Pradesh's first innings total of 296 on the second day of the CK Nayudu Elite A tournament, here Saturday.

My film about love story of prostitute: Telugu director

November 6, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Chennai, Nov 6 (IANS) Telugu director Chandu says his film "Prema Oka Maikam" narrates the love story of a sex worker.

Nothing excited me: Aftab Shivdasani

November 5, 2012 at 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Aftab Shivdasani has a reason for doing films few and far between in recent times. He says he didn't get offers which excited him enough as an actor.

1920 Evil Returns Pre Review, Story and Release Date

November 1, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Here is the Pre review, story and release date of 1920 Evil Returns which stars Aftab Shivdasani and Tia Bajpai in the lead roles.

Visakh picks up U-13 chess title

October 21, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Chennai, Oct 21 (IANS) N.R. Visakh of Tamil Nadu, with 10.0 points, emerged champion after a tense final round in the RAMCO 26th National Under-13 Open and Girls chess championship here Sunday.

Vaishali bags national Under-13 chess title

October 20, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Chennai, Oct 20 (IANS) Top seeded R. Vaishali of Tamil Nadu emerged the champion with a round to spare in the girls section after the 10th and penultimate round of the RAMCO 26th National Under-13 Open and Girls chess championship, here Saturday.

Antony envisages proactive role for Navy in Indian Ocean Region

October 18, 2012 at 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Thursday underlined the key role of the Indian Navy in its engagements with countries of the Indian Ocean Region.

Aravindh, Visakh share lead at RAMCO Chess

October 17, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Chennai, Oct 17 (IANS) Top seed and FIDE Master V.R. Aravindh Chithambaram shared the lead with his Tamil Nadu statemate N.R. Visakh with 6.5 points in the Open section after the seventh round of the RAMCO 26th National Under-13 Open and Girls chess championship here Wednesday.

RAMCO U-13 Chess: Visakh draws with Aravindh

October 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Chennai, Oct 16 (IANS) Fourth seeded N.R. Visakh of Chennai held top seed FIDE Master V.R. Aravindh Chithambaram to a draw in the sixth round of the RAMCO 26th National Under-13 Open and Girls chess championship here Tuesday to join leaders Aravindh Chithambaram (TN) and Ritviz Parab (Goa) with 5.5 points.

Private security has to play larger role today: Shinde

October 11, 2012 at 3:10 PM

The Home Minister Shushilkumar Shinde has said that the internal security scenario in the past decade changed considerably particularly after the terrorist attracts 9/11 and 26/11.

WIFA signs Rs.100-crore deal

October 10, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) In an unprecedented deal, the Western Indian Football Association (WIFA) has signed a Rs.100-crore partnership with Sporting Ace Private Ltd. (SAPL) for developing the sport in Maharashtra.

India test-fires n-capable Dhanush ballistic missile

October 5, 2012 at 12:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 5 (IANS) India Friday successfully tested its nuclear-capable ballistic missile Dhanush from a naval ship in the Bay of Bengal off the Odisha coast, an official said.

N-capable Prithvi-II missile tested successfully

October 4, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (IANS) India Thursday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed, nuclear-capable ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a test range in Odisha, an official said.

India test fires n-capable Prithvi-II missile

October 4, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (IANS) India Thursday successfully test fired its indigenously developed, nuclear-capable ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a test range in Odisha, an official said.

India test fires Prithvi-II missile

October 4, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (IANS) India Thursday test fired its indigenously developed, nuclear-capable ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a test range in Odisha, defence sources said.

India test-fires Prithvi-II ballistic missile

October 4, 2012 at 10:54 AM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (ANI): India on Thursday successfully test-fired surface-to-surface Prithvi-II ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur of Balasore district off Odisha coast.

Cauvery water sharing: Protest in Karnataka against SC verdict

October 1, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 1 (ANI): Activists staged a mass protest here on Monday against Supreme Court's recent decision over the issue of water sharing from the Cauvery river with neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

Ganesha procession in Hyderabad amid tight security

September 29, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (IANS) Gaiety and religious fervour marked the Ganesha festivities here Saturday as the procession comprising hundreds of idols went on in a peaceful manner amid unprecedented security.

Government creating hurdles for march: Telangana JAC

September 29, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (IANS) Telangana groups fighting for separate statehood to the region Saturday accused the Andhra Pradesh government of creating hurdles to foil the Telangana march despite giving permission for it.

First Official Trailer of 1920 Evil Returns released: Scarier than original

September 29, 2012 at 3:28 PM

Official Trailer and First look of 1920 Evil Returns, sequel of 2008 released horror film 1920 has been released.

Ganesha procession begins in Hyderabad amid tight security

September 29, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (IANS) Thousands of devotees hit the roads in this southern city Saturday as the annual Ganesha procession began amid unprecedented security.

Ministers from Telangana seek permission for march

September 27, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 27 (IANS) Under pressure from pro-Telangana groups, Andhra Pradesh cabinet ministers from the Telangana region Thursday met and decided to call on Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy to seek permission to take out a march Sunday.

Battle lines drawn for Telangana march in Hyderabad

September 25, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 25 (IANS) The battle lines were drawn between Andhra Pradesh government and pro-Telangana groups with the latter determined to go ahead with their proposed Telangana march on Sep 30, despite police refusing permission for it.

India tests Agni-IV n-missile

September 19, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (IANS) India Wednesday successfully tested its nuclear-capable surface-to-surface Agni-IV missile from a military base in Odisha, an official said.

Madhya Pradesh Government agrees to reduce Omkareshwar dam water level

September 10, 2012 at 6:50 PM

Bhopal, Sept 10 (ANI): The Madhya Pradesh Government has agreed to the demand of villagers who have been standing in neck-deep water for 17 days demanding reduction in the water level of the Omkareshwar dam.

Bengal women's panel seeks report on newly-wed couple

September 5, 2012 at 11:13 PM

Kolkata, Sep 5 (IANS) The West Bengal Commission for Women Wednesday sought a police report on the arrest of a man and harassment of his newly-wed wife following complaints from her family that she had allegedly been abducted.

I can't even get close to Arun Govil: Gagan Malik

August 31, 2012 at 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Usually actors aspire to play romantic or action roles, but Gagan Malik wanted to play the mythological character of Lord Ram -- he got the chance to do it in the latest version of "Ramayan". He says the character is a huge responsibility and he doesn't fear comparisons with Arun Govil.

Student who wants to use Indian classical music to heal wounds of Afghan society

August 30, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Lucknow, Aug.30 (ANI):Vahidullah Sagar, an Afghan student, is learning Indian classical music in India, as he is interested in improving his knowledge and wants to heal the wounds of the Afghan society through music.

Mumbai through to last 8 in Buchi Babu Trophy

August 25, 2012 at 10:42 PM

Chennai, Aug 25 (IANS) Mumbai overcame TNCA XI by just three runs in a Group B match to book their berth in the quarter-finals of the Buchi Babu Trophy All-India cricket tournament, here Saturday.

India test fires Prithvi PII ballistic missile

August 25, 2012 at 1:06 PM

Chandipur (Odisha), Aug 25 (ANI): India on Saturday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear-capable Prithvi PII ballistic missile from Integrated Test Range (ITR) Chandipur on the coast of Odisha.

India test-fires Prithvi-II missile

August 25, 2012 at 11:46 AM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 25 (IANS) India Saturday successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile from a military base in Odisha, an official said.

West Bengal to set up two deep sea ports

August 16, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Kolkata, Aug 16 (IANS) The West Bengal government will set up two deep sea ports in South 24 Parganas district, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Thursday. Global tenders would be floated for their construction and operation.

'Sagar' - a good timepass! (Kannada Movie Review)

August 11, 2012 at 8:25 PM

Film: "Sagar"; Actors: Prajwal Devaraj, Radhika Pandit, Hari Priya, Sanjjana, Dev Gill, Avinash, Sharath Lohithashwa, Aadi Lokesh; Screenplay-Direction: M.D.Sridhar; Producer: Ramu; Cinematography: K.Krishna Kumar; Music: Guru Kiran; Rating: **1/2

New 'Ramayan' on TV simplified, technology-backed

August 4, 2012 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The magic of mythological epic "Ramayan" is set to be recreated on Zee TV, and the new version promises to be a state-of-art affair with latest technology and simplified dialogues to create a youth connect.

Riya to face Mutatkar in Maharashtra badminton final

July 29, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Mumbai Suburban's 19-year-old Riya Pillai pulled off a major upset, defeating second seed Pune's Anuradha Shrikhande 21-18, 16-21, 21-19 to storm into the women's singles final of the Maharashtra Senior State Selection Badminton Tournament Sunday.

India successfully tests BrahMos

July 29, 2012 at 6:02 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 29 (IANS) India Sunday successfully test-fired the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a defence base in Odisha, an official said. It has a range of 290 km and can carry a conventional warhead of up to 300 kg.

India test fires BrahMos supersonic missile off Odisha coast

July 29, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Chandipur-on-Sea (Odisha), July 29 (ANI): India on Sunday test fired BrahMos supersonic cruise missile as part of a user trial by the Army from a test range at Chandipur off Odisha coast.

Congress lawmaker Darda praises controversial Narendra Modi

July 29, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Ahmedabad, July 29 (ANI): Congress Party lawmaker Vijay Jawaharlal Darda, raised eyebrows on Sunday, when he praised Gujarat Chief Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi.

India successfully tests supersonic cruise missile

July 29, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Bhubaneswar, July 29 (IANS) India Sunday successfully tested the supersonic cruise missile 'BrahMos' from a defence base in Odisha, an official said.

Yelve wins decider in all India snooker

July 28, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) Marker Anant Yelve of Jolly Gymkhana, Vidyavihar and Vilas Upsham of Vashi were taken the distance before advancing to the third round of the Shyam Shroff Memorial All India Open Invitation Snooker Tournament here Saturday.

Chopda in round four of Maharashtra badminton

July 25, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) State No.1 Sagar Chopda, representing Mumbai Suburban, romped into the men's singles Round 4 of the second Maharashtra Senior State Selection Badminton Tournament here Wednesday.

'Ramayan' to be back on small screen

July 24, 2012 at 5:39 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Popular mythological story "Ramayan" is set to be retold on the small screen. Zee TV has announced the re-creation of the classic and it is already on the lookout for faces to play the epic's central characters Ram and Sita.

Chopda, Mutatkar top seeds in Maharashtra badminton

July 23, 2012 at 6:35 PM

Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Mumbai suburban's Sagar Chopda and Pune's Aditi Mutatkar have been listed as top seeds among the men and women respectively in the second Maharashtra Senior State Selection Badminton Tournament.

Bisht eliminates Thakkar at ITF meet

July 22, 2012 at 8:35 PM

Chennai, July 22 (IANS) India's Ronit Singh Bisht put out third seed and compatriot Rakshay Thakkar 6-4, 7-6 (5) to enter the fourth round of the qualifying competition in the Indian Oil Servo ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament here Sunday.

Old is gold: Revival time for Bollywood's defunct banners

July 17, 2012 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Exorbitant budgets, corporatisation of the filmmaking process and the rise of new 'costly' stars pushed Bollywood's old production houses into oblivion. But some dormant and some defunct production banners like Shakti Films and Pramod Films are coming back to life and they are banking on the evergreen genre of love to start afresh.

Andhra court stays release of water to Krishna delta

July 16, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Hyderabad, June 11 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh High Court Monday directed the state government not to release water from Nagarjuna Sagar to Krishna delta if the water level in the reservoir is below 510 feet.

Amrit Sagar captures big fat Indian wedding in new film

July 9, 2012 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) A seven-day marriage celebration with lots of twists and turns is the premise of director Amrit Sagar's next film "Rabba Main Kya Karoon".

'1971' director's next a romantic comedy

June 26, 2012 at 4:11 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) After making his directorial debut with "1971", a National Award-winning movie based on prisoners of war, Amrit Sagar Chopra is back after a break of five years with romantic comedy "Rabba Main Kya Karoon".

Thai surprise for Vilardo in ITF meet

June 11, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Bangalore, June 11 (IANS) Qualifier Warit Sornbutnark from Thailand prevailed over the eighth seeded Francesco Vilardo of Italy in a baseline duel that lasted two hours, 41 minutes, 3-6, 6-2, 7-6(6) to enter the second round of the $10,000 Toyota Open ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament here Monday.

Vardhan starts favourite in Bangalore ITF meet

June 10, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Bangalore, June 10 (IANS) Following his impressive showing last week in the second leg at Mysore, Vishnu Vardhan again begins the favourite in the $10,000 Toyota ITF Bangalore Open tennis tournament commencing here Monday.

Air Force version of 'Akash' missile successfully test fired

June 6, 2012 at 1:36 PM

Balasore, June 6 (ANI): India today successfully test fired the indigenously developed Air Force version of the surface-to-air 'Akash' missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Balasore district off the Odisha coast.

Top Indians for ITF event

June 3, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Mysore, June 3 (IANS) Big-time tennis returns to Mysore after a decade when the Zuari Garden City $10,000 ITF Futures men's championship gets underway at the famous Mysore Tennis Club courts here from Monday.

Mamata not happy with partial rollback of petrol prices

June 2, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Kolkata, June 2 (IANS) Expressing her dissatisfaction over the partial cut in the petrol price hike, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday requested Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to ensure its complete rollback.

Banerjee admits debt-ridden farmers contemplate suicide

June 1, 2012 at 4:47 PM

Sagar Island (West Bengal), June 1 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday conceded that there were 'debt-ridden peasants who contemplated committing suicides'.

Bengal to make Sagar Island a tourist attraction

June 1, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Sagar Island (West Bengal), June 1 (IANS) The West Bengal government will undertake infrastructural development in the sagar Island in South 24-Parganas district with a view to promote tourism, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Friday.