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

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

Unlike Jolie, Indian women wary of mastectomy, say doctors

May 15, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie's decision to go public about her double mastectomy to reduce the risk of breast cancer has been hailed as a brave move, but in India, doctors say there is very little awareness about it and many women are wary of taking the step due to societal pressure and apprehensions.

Pran conferred Phalke Award at home

May 10, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) In a rare gesture, union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Manish Tewari specially flew down to Mumbai to present the prestigious 44th Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Lifetime Achievement to veteran character actor Pran Kishan Sikand, famous as Pran.

Manish Tewari hands over Phalke award to Pran

May 10, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari handed over the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, an highest honour in Indian cinema, Friday to Pran, 93, at his residence here.

Aarushi murder case: Talwars likely to record statement in CBI court today

May 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Ghaziabad, May 10 (ANI): Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, accused of murdering their daughter Aarushi Talwar and domestic help Hemraj, are likely to record their statements in a special CBI court here today.

Fire engulfs a chemical factory in Ambala

May 7, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Ambala (Haryana), May 7 (ANI): Raging fire engulfed a chemical factory in Ambala, burning the houses in its vicinity and injuring a rescue worker, while the fire fighters struggled to douse the inferno.

Aarushi murder case: CBI court to record Talwars' statement today

May 7, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Ghaziabad, May 7 (ANI): The special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court hearing the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case will record statements of the dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar here today.

Now, smart tissue box that says 'bless you' when you sneeze

May 5, 2013 at 11:40 AM

New York, May 5 (ANI): Researchers at Penn State have developed a smart tissue box that says "bless you" when you sneeze.

No comparison between TV, films: Sara Khan

May 4, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) TV actress Sara Khan, who recently made her big screen debut with "Saawariya - Khatu Shyam Ji Ki Amar Gatha", is returning to the small screen with "Junoon - Aisi Nafrat Toh Kaisa Ishq". She says her job is to act and the medium doesn't matter to her.

Udaipur doctor arrested for taking bribe

May 3, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Jaipur, May 3 (IANS) A senior doctor at a government hospital in Rajasthan's Udaipur district was arrested Friday for taking bribe of Rs.500 for treating a breast cancer patient, police said.

No one to receive Pran's Phalke award

May 3, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Legendary actor Pran could not make it to the 60th National Film Awards ceremony Friday here to receive Dadasaheb Phalke honour for health reasons. However, no one from his family was present either to receive the award on behalf of the 93-year-old.

India warns Pakistan of massive retaliation even in case of midget strike

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): India has warned Pakistan of a massive retaliation even if there is a midget nuclear strike by the neighboring country, local media reported Tuesday.

'India has earned huge goodwill in Africa with development partnerships'

April 26, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India has earned a "huge amount of goodwill" in Africa with its development partnership that focuses on capacity building and creating employment opportunities among other things, and is not in competition with China, said former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Manish Tewari to open I and B Ministry festival commemorating 100 years of Indian Cinema

April 25, 2013 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari will on Thursday inaugurate a six day festival organised by his ministry here to commemorate the 100 years of Indian cinema.

India's sea-based nuclear deterrent soon: Shyam Saran

April 24, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) India's nuclear deterrent is based on a credible nuclear doctrine and is sustained by a "systematic drive to operationalize" its various delivery components, including a sea-based one by 2015-16, Shyam Saran, chairman of the National Security Advisory Board, said here Wednesday.

'Villain' Ashish Vidyarthi euphoric at Phalke for 'bad guy' Pran

April 24, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Kolkata, April 24 (IANS) Actor Ashish Vidyarthi, known for portraying baddies in films, is happy that Bollywood's famous villain Pran will be honoured with the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award.

Centenary Film Festival to be launched in capital April 25

April 19, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Centenary Film Festival, a six-day extravaganza, will celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema in all its glory when it starts here April 25.

Indian origin scientist thinks of ways to collide with asteroid for study

April 17, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Washington, Apr 17 (ANI): Like many of his colleagues, Indian origin deep space navigator Shyam Bhaskaran devotes a great deal of time to crafting, and contemplating, computer-generated 3D models of asteroids.

Never been one to choose easy path: Amrapali Gupta

April 16, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Actress Amrapali Gupta, who has replaced Nisha Nagpal as Tanveer in TV show "Qubool Hai", says her character may not be to everyone's liking, but that's where she sees the challenge for herself.

Dadasaheb Phalke award, a glorious tribute to Pran: Big B

April 13, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) The Dadasaheb Phalke honour for veteran actor Pran, "a large pillar of the Indian film industry", is most deserving, believes Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

Pran conferred Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2012

April 12, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 12 (ANI): Veteran film actor Pran Krishan Sikand, popularly known as Pran, has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke award for the year 2012.

Dadasaheb Phalke award for Pran

April 12, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The arch villain of Bollywood, Pran Krishan Sikand - or Pran as he is popularly known - was Friday named for the Dadasaheb Phalke award.

NTR great son of Indian soil: Big B

April 11, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Hyderabad, April 11 (IANS) Receiving the prestigious N.T. Rama Rao (NTR) award Thursday, megastar Amitabh Bachchan said that he and NTR shared great relationship and he considered him a great son of Indian soil.

Kejriwal: Voice of poor or eye on polls? (News Analysis)

April 6, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) As he ended his fortnight-long fast Saturday, Arvind Kejriwal has garnered the support of thousands of people from outlying working-class areas of the capital who see him as their saviour for raising the issue of "inflated" power and water bills. But many feel it is part of a calculated political plan with an eye on the Delhi elections later this year.

Soldier found unconscious state in J and K

April 4, 2013 at 8:21 PM

Srinagar, Apr 4 (ANI): A soldier, named Rakesh Kumar was found in an unconscious state with his eyes gouged out on Thursday, this also spurred tension among commoners.

Big B, Shyam Benegal conferred Andhra state awards

March 23, 2013 at 11:14 PM

Hyderabad, March 23 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government Saturday announced Amitabh Bachchan, Shyam Benegal, Kaikala Satyanarayana and G. Adiseshagiri Rao have been selected for four prestigious state awards for 2012 for their contribution to Indian cinema.

Death for Odisha murderer who had sex with girl's corpse

March 22, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 22 (IANS) A court in Odisha Friday sentenced to death a man who murdered a minor girl and then indulged in sex with her corpse in the state's Jharsuguda district.

ESPN STAR Sports signs 5-year deal with SFL

March 14, 2013 at 2:30 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) ESPN STAR Sports Thursday announced a five year broadcast deal with Super Fight League (SFL), a mixed martial arts (MMA) show.

Sara Khan turns item girl, but mum about details

March 11, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) TV actress Sara Khan is the latest to do an item number for a film. However, she is not willing to reveal the details right now.

Salman has brought back 'family' emotions: Shakti Kapoor

March 11, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Shakti Kapoor credits superstar Salman Khan for bringing back parents and family emotions back on the big screen, something he believes was missing from Hindi films for some time.

India, Myanmar to forge closer non-political ties

March 11, 2013 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) India and Myanmar, that have a shared history and a long border between them, will interact more closely at the business and intelligentsia level following the visit of a multi-think tank delegation from India to that country.

In a first, woman cop leads team to nab criminal

March 7, 2013 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Inspector Arti Sharma is not just another Delhi Police officer. Veteran of many an operation, on Wednesday, she becase the first woman to lead an all-male team to nab a criminal wanted for murder in the national capital.

Delhi cop shot, injured

March 6, 2013 at 11:39 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) A 40-year-old Delhi Police head constable was shot at and injured while chasing and arresting a criminal here Wednesday night, police said.

Authorities impart training to empower visually challenged children in Uttarakhand

March 6, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Haldwani, Mar 6 (ANI): A group of 48 visually challenged children have undergone a weeklong vocational training programme in home management conducted by the National Association for Blind in Uttarakhand.

Indian scholars to engage with Myanmar

March 1, 2013 at 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) A multi-think tank scholars' delegation led by Rajiv Bhatia, Director-General, Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), is visiting Myanmar March 3-9 to take part in a conference organised in collaboration with the Myanmar Institute of Strategic and International Studies (MISIS) as part of the growing engagement between the two neighbours.

SSTL to shut down its operation in 10 circles; ready for participating new auction

February 21, 2013 at 7:42 PM

In a major setback to around 2.1 million customers of MTS who holds the brand of Sistema Shyam TeleServices Ltd. (SSTL) that is going to shut down its operation in 10 circles within 30 days..................

SSTL to bid for spectrum; stops operation in 10 circles

February 21, 2013 at 6:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Sistema Shyam TeleServices Ltd. (SSTL) that provides telecom services under the MTS brand Thursday said it will close down operation in 10 circles within 30 days and participate in the spectrum auction beginning March 11.

Tribal art show puts spotlight on ethnic culture

February 16, 2013 at 5:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) A rare exhibition of ethnic art motifs of tribal communities such as Gonds, Bhils, Rathwas, Sauras and Warlis opened in the national capital Saturday.

'Chamak Challo' - suffers from sluggish narrative (Telugu Movie Review)

February 16, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Film: "Chamak Challo"; Actors: Varun Sandesh, Sanchita Padukone, Catherine Tresa, Brahmaji, Srinivas Avasarala and Sayaji Shinde; Director: G. Neelakanta; Rating: *

Revoked telecom permit holders must stop operation: Supreme Court

February 15, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Telecom firms whose licences were revoked last year must stop operations immediately unless they get permits in the new auction, the Supreme Court said Friday.

A good filmmaker should have clear context: Shyam Benegal

February 11, 2013 at 9:31 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 11 (IANS) It is how one contextualises a thing that makes the difference between a good film and a bad film, believes Shyam Benegal, the director of many good films.

I like to work with people I know: Vindu Dara Singh

February 7, 2013 at 6:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Familiarity with the cast and crew is important for Vindu Dara Singh who confesses that he likes to work with people he is on good terms with.

Designer Rohit to try his hand at cooking

February 7, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) He may be a fashion designer, but it is on the small screen that Rohit Verma has really made an impact - and that's what he is returning to in a cookery show.

Six minors rescued from Delhi job agencies

January 19, 2013 at 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Six teenagers, including four girls, were rescued from two placement agencies here which had forced them to work as domestic helps, police said Saturday. Two people were arrested.

People take from Mumbai, but don't give anything back: Benegal

January 11, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Kolkata, Jan 11 (IANS) National award-winning filmmaker Shyam Benegal feels that people living in Mumbai nowadays take from the city, without giving anything back to it in return.

Present generation of filmmakers less inhibited: Shyam Benegal

January 11, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Kolkata, Jan 11 (IANS) National-award winning filmmaker Shyam Benegal feels that the younger generation of movie directors are less inhibited than his contemporaries.

National Racing: Sarath Kumar completes clean sweep

December 23, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Chennai, Dec 23 (IANS) Making it four wins from as many outings, Shankar Sarath Kumar of Musli Power Ten10 Racing left an indelible mark on the fifth and concluding round of the FMSCI MMSC-SIDVIN Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship here Sunday.

Sistema deadlock can be resolved: Khurshid

December 22, 2012 at 11:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrival, India's External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid was optimistic Saturday about resolving the impasse involving Russian firm Sistema's investment in the country.

Putin visit: Kudankulam units III, IV pact unlikely (Roundup)

December 21, 2012 at 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) With some differences persisting over India's civil nuclear liability law, a pact on Russia constructing units III and IV of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant (KNPP) is unlikely to be signed during the annual India-Russia summit here Monday.

India assures Russia over addressing Sistema issue

December 21, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit here, India Friday said "issues of concern", including that of the Sistema investment, will be addressed and Moscow stressed that the two sides are in touch to resolve the contentious issue.

National Racing: Rajini tops in superbike class

December 21, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Chennai, Dec 21 (IANS) Veteran Krishnan Rajini of Moto-Rev India team clinched the title in the premium Group A 600cc superbike class without having to ride. Both races in this category, scheduled over the weekend in the fifth and concluding round of the FMSCI's MMSC-SIDVIN Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship, were cancelled since only two entries were received.

Issues of concern will be addressed during Putin's visit: Khurshid

December 21, 2012 at 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) With Russian conglomerate Sistema voicing its ire over the issue of cancellation of telecom licences in India not being resolved, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Friday that issues of concern between the two countries "will be addresed" when Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India Dec 24 for the annual bilateral summit.

Rose Valley chess: Gujarathi still in the lead

December 9, 2012 at 9:00 PM

Kolkata, Dec 9 (IANS) Grandmaster-in waiting Vidit Gujarathi stayed ahead following a draw with local Grandmaster Deep Sengupta in the seventh round of Rose Valley Open International Chess tournament here at Gorky Sadan.

Chess: Tiviakov annexes Open title

December 1, 2012 at 11:39 PM

Chennai, Dec 1 (IANS) Grandmasters Sergei Tiviakov of the Netherlands edged M.R. Lalith Babu to the title on tie-break after the duo scored victories in the 11th and final round of the Apollo Engineering College Commonwealth Chess Championships here Saturday to tie with 9.5 points.

Chess: Narayanan joins leaders

November 30, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Chennai, Nov 30 (IANS) S.L. Narayanan, the 14-year old from Kerala, scored over Grandmaster M.R. Venkatesh in the 10th and penultimate round of the Apollo Engineering College Commonwealth Chess Championships here Friday to join the leaders.

Chess: Karthikeyan moves into sole lead

November 28, 2012 at 9:11 PM

Chennai, Nov 28 (IANS) P. Karthikeyan moved into sole lead with 7.5 points as his scheduled opponent second seed Grandmaster Ahmed Adly of Egypt, citing illness, failed to turn up for the eighth round match and conceded a walk?over in the Apollo Engineering College Commonwealth chess championship here Wednesday.

Chess: Karthikeyan downs Sethuraman

November 27, 2012 at 11:34 PM

Chennai, Nov 27 (IANS) Former Asian junior champion P. Karthikeyan defeated fellow?Indian Grandmaster S.P. Sethuraman and moved into joint lead at 6.5 points after the seventh round of the Apollo Engineering College Commonwealth Chess Championships here Tuesday.

Jamba Cloud Hyderabad Marathon attracts overwhelming response

November 25, 2012 at 3:25 PM

Hyderabad, Nov.25 (ANI): The Jamba Cloud Hyderabad ten-kilometre-long run organized in Hyderabad on Sunday, attracted an overwhelming response from all age groups, with about 15,000 runners participating in the event.

Supreme Court asks govt. to refund Rs.400 crore to telecom firms

November 23, 2012 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov.23 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday provided major relief to telecom companies by ordering the government to refund over Rs 400 crore that it had taken as penaly from the former for not meeting roll out obligations.

'Uncertainties killed innovation in Indian telecom'

November 21, 2012 at 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Lack of investments and uncertainties arising out of a series of corruption scandals and ambiguity in policies have killed innovation in India's telecom sector, which is negatively impacting services, according to Sistema Shyam TeleServices Ltd (SSTL).

Sistema open to acquisition in India

November 19, 2012 at 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Russian conglomerate Sistema, which provides telecom services in India under the MTS brand, Monday said it is open to acquisitions to expand its operations in the Indian market.

2G spectrum auction begins

November 12, 2012 at 11:47 AM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): The Central Government on Monday begun the auction for the 2G spectrum with a hope to meet the Rs 40,000 crore revenue budget.

Indian naval ship arrives at Indonesian city (With Image)

November 10, 2012 at 3:20 PM

Jakarta, Nov 10 (IANS) An Indian naval sail training ship, which is retracing the route along the monsoon winds, Saturday arrived at Indonesia's Manado city.

Indian Kathak dance troupe enthrals ASEAN Secretariat (With Image)

November 6, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Jakarta, Nov 6 (IANS) A Kathak dance troupe, specially flown in from India, gave a grand performance at the ASEAN Secretariat here that was widely appreciated by the select audience.

Independent India's first voter casts ballot in Himachal

November 4, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Kalpa (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 4 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's oldest voter Shyam Saran Negi, who has witnessed the shaping of democracy over almost seven decades, Sunday exercised his franchise along with his wife in this tiny picturesque hamlet in Kinnaur district.

SC: Why are steel manufacturers more keen than miners?

November 2, 2012 at 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) In an obvious reference to the alleged nexus between steel manufacturers and iron ore miners, the Supreme Court Friday wondered why steel manufacturers were seeking resumption of mining operations, not mine lease holders.

Sistema row: India says Russia free to take legal recourse

October 30, 2012 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) With Russia threatening to take New Delhi for international arbitration in case of investment by Sistema, India Tuesday said that while it hoped the issue would be resolved amicably, Moscow was free to take legal recourse.

Cinema not fully exploited in India yet: Shabana Azmi

October 30, 2012 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Veteran actress Shabana Azmi feels that Indian filmmakers are yet to fully exploit the medium of cinema. She also says that in the pursuit of appealing to the international market, they have become confused about the kind of films that must be made.

Airtel, Vodafone, Telenor submit applications for 2G auction

October 19, 2012 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Cellular and Telenor are some of the telecom companies which Friday submitted applications to the Department of Telecom (DoT) for participating in the 2G auction next month.

Mumbai film fest kick-starts with star power

October 19, 2012 at 1:50 AM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) The 14th edition of the Mumbai Film Festival kick-started here Thursday, with Bollywood celebrities like Jaya Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Manisha Koirala, Anupam Kher and Sridevi in attendance for the star-studded opening ceremony. Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou was given the international lifetime achievement award here.

India, Russia to resolve liability for Kudankulam III and IV (Roundup)

October 15, 2012 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Setting the agenda for Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit, India and Russia Monday decided to invigorate their economic ties and agreed to factor in liability concerns in the final deal for units III and IV of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP).

Jagadguru Kripalu denies link with wanted godman

October 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj and organisations functioning under his guidance have denied any connection with Swami Prakashanand Saraswati who has been declared a criminal in America, his trust said in a statement here.

Jagadguru Kripalu denies link with wanted godman

October 14, 2012 at 11:00 AM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj and organisations functioning under his guidance have denied any connection with Swami Prakashanand Saraswati who has been declared a criminal in America, his trust said in a statement here.

Tribal painting exhibition in Chennai from Oct 15

October 13, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Chennai, Oct 13 (IANS) Paintings of around 40 tribal artists will be on display here for a week starting Monday and the organisers hope to see sales worth around Rs.10 lakh, states Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd (TRIFED) said in a statement.

'Ondhu Kshanadalli' marred by weak narration (Kannada Film Review)

October 6, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Film: "Ondhu Kshanadalli"; Cast: Tarun, Bhama, Sanjjana Archana, Sangeetha, Sharan, Sathyajith and M.S.Umesh; Director: Dinesh Baboo; Producers: Jai Jagadish and Vijayalakshmi Singh; Music: Giridhara Diwan; Camera: Suresh Byrasandra; Rating: **

Highest polling booth, oldest voter in Himachal

October 3, 2012 at 7:10 PM

New Delhi/Shimla, Oct 3 (IANS) The world's highest polling booth will be located in Himachal Pradesh, at a height of over 15,000 feet, the Election Commission said Wednesday.

Trader robbed of Rs.7.5 lakh

October 1, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Ghaziabad, Oct 1 (IANS) Three motorcycle-borne armed robbers looted Rs.785,000 from a grain trader here Monday.

Double for Rajini

September 29, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Chennai, S Sep 29 (IANS) Krishnan Rajini of Team Moto-Rev India yet again showed why he is the best racing rider in the country with a double on two different bikes in the fourth round of the MMSC-Sidvin FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship here Saturday.

Delhi meet on media and its challenges

September 27, 2012 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Media professionals, industry specialists and stakeholders Thursday came together for a day-long discussion on the challenges faced by the media.

Mumbai Film Fest to honour Waheeda Rehman

September 24, 2012 at 6:59 PM

Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the forthcoming 14th Mumbai Film Festival.

MTS to launch dual technology handsets starting at Rs.6,000

September 18, 2012 at 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Telecom service provider Sistema Shyam Teleservices (SSTL), which offers its mobile services under the brand name MTS, Tuesday said it will launch handsets supporting CDMA as well as GSM connections next month.

Mugdha Godse turns painter

September 11, 2012 at 12:42 PM

Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) After wearing greasepaint for her film roles, actress Mugdha Godse is now playing with colours on canvas to take her vision forward.

Decision on 2G auction participation only by October: SSTL

September 10, 2012 at 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Sistema Shyam Teleservices (SSTL) Monday said it would be able to say only next month if it would take part in the 2G auction as the company is waiting for an acceptable decision from the Indian government on its investment in the country.

Philips bullish on its decorative lighting segment

September 9, 2012 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Electronics major Philips is bullish on its decorative lighting segment and calls it a critical segment which is emerging fast in India with rise in disposable income of urban consumers and their increasing interest in decorative housing.

(HOLD) Delay in appeal outcome no ground for exoneration in murder: SC

September 8, 2012 at 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) A person who has been acquitted of murder by a trial court cannot challenge the reversal of this by the high court on the ground of delay in deciding an appeal against setting him free, the Supreme Court has held.

Japanese baseball cartoon to be based on cricket for Indian TV

September 7, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Tokyo, Sept 7 (ANI): The famous Japanese cartoon series 'Kyojin no Hoshi' (Star of the Giants) is to be adapted for modern-day India, but will be based around cricket - the country's dominant sport, instead of baseball.

Achievers with cerebral palsy felicitated in Mumbai

September 4, 2012 at 9:53 PM

Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) On the first World Cerebral Palsy Day, 16 individuals were Tuesday presented excellence awards for their contributions in various fields in a function organised by an NGO working for the cause.

India must familiarize itself with China's strategic culture to counter aggressive moves: Saran

August 30, 2012 at 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug.30 (ANI): Calling on the Indian Government to develop greater familiarity with China's strategic culture to avoid a conflict in the future similar to the Sino-Indian War of 1962, former foreign Secretary Shyam Saran said New Delhi needed to send a message across to Beijing that aggressive moves by it, could invite counter moves.

Shyam Saran renders ideas to know China's world view

August 29, 2012 at 11:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (ANI): Former Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran on Wednesday rendered a broad sweep analysis on 'China in the 21st Century: What India Needs to Know About China's World View', saying one has to only look at how modern, digital culture has pervaded Chinese society, in particular, its youth, to be cautious in making judgments about the country's view of itself.

Ties with major powers to help India tackle China: Saran

August 29, 2012 at 10:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) India's burgeoning ties with major powers like the US and Russia hold the key to how effectively New Delhi manages the "China challenge" in the years to come, former foreign secretary Shyam Saran said Wednesday, even as he advocated mutually beneficial relations between the Asian giants.

'Strong ties with US, Russia key to handle China'

August 29, 2012 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Robust ties with powers such as the US and Russia are key to how India handles its relations with China in the coming years, former foreign secretary Shyam Saran said Wednesday, even as he favoured a strategy beneficial to both Asian giants.

Illegal Karnataka mining: SC tells panel to focus on convictions

August 23, 2012 at 10:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday asked its central empowered committee (CEC) on environment matters to focus on a limited issue in the illegal mining cases in Karnataka so as to achieve convictions.

India readies for Asia U-18 basketball championship

August 16, 2012 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) announced its contingent for the 22nd FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship for men to be held in Mongolia August 17-26.

Rajini dominates superbikes class

August 12, 2012 at 8:33 PM

Chennai, Aug 12 (IANS) Krishnan Rajini (Moto-Rev India), K. Jagan, Kamlesh Thakur (Sparks Racing) and Arun Muthukrishnan achieved a double apiece in their respective classes in the second round of the MMSC-SIDVIN National Motorcycle championship, held here over the weekend.

Kothari clinches All India Snooker title

August 11, 2012 at 6:49 PM

Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) Sourav Kothari of ONGC overcame India junior No.1 Laxman Rawat of Delhi 6-2 to win the Shyam Shroff Memorial All India Open Invitation Snooker Tournament title, sponsored by United Phosphorus, at the Khar Gymkhana Saturday.

Government for extending 2G auction deadline to November

August 7, 2012 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The government will file an application in the Supreme Court seeking an extension of the deadline for the auction of 2G spectrum, Communications Minister Kapil Sibal said Tuesday.

Minimum bid price for 2G spectrum too high: SSTL

August 7, 2012 at 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Sistema Shyam Teleservices (SSTL) Tuesday said the minimum bid price fixed for 2G spectrum auction is excessively high and that the CDMA spectrum base price, set 1.3 times more than the GSM price, is not justified.

Govt. to approach SC for extension of spectrum auction deadline

August 7, 2012 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (ANI): The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) on Telecom headed by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, on Tuesday, decided to move the Supreme Court to seek the extension of the August 31 deadline to complete the auction of 2G airwaves.

Cabinet okays Rs.14,000 crore spectrum reserve price

August 3, 2012 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The cabinet Friday approved Rs.14,000 crore as the reserve price for the 2G spectrum auction fixed by the Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) on telecom, a price lower than the one set by the sector regulator.

Cabinet okays Rs.14,000 crore as spectrum auction base price

August 3, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) The cabinet Friday approved Rs.14,000 crore as the reserve price for the 2G spectrum auction fixed by the Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) on telecom.

Standard testing, tariff barriers roadblocks in Indo-Bangla trade, says Bangladesh

August 3, 2012 at 4:03 PM

Dhaka, Aug 3 (ANI): Tariff barriers and standard testing are the biggest impediments in the growth of bilateral trade between Bangladesh and India, Gowher Rizvi, adviser and special representative of the Bangladeshi Prime Minister said here recently.