Unchakhera Ajai

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

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

Declare thalassemic patients as disabled: Himachal trust

May 8, 2013 at 5:44 PM

Shimla, May 8 (IANS) Shimla-based public welfare trust Umang Foundation Wednesday asked the state government to include thalassemics in the category of disabled so that they could avail facilities being provided to the physically challenged.

Sibal calls for development of electronics products useful for common man

April 22, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 22 (ANI): Union Communications and IT Minister Kapil Sibal met Ambassadors and Heads of Chambers of Commerce of countries which are leaders in the electronics sector here today.

'Udhayam NH4' salvaged by presentation, taut screenplay (Tamil Movie Review)

April 20, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Film: "Udhayam NH4"; Cast: Siddharth Suryanarayan, Ashrita Shetty, Kay Kay Menon, Avinash, Deepak, Ajai, Kalai, Vivek and Naren; Director: Manimaran; Rating: ***1/2

Don't divide films based on region: Kay Kay Menon (Interview)

April 16, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Chennai, April 16 (IANS) Don't divide cinema region-wise, says actor Kay Kay Menon, who is moving from Hindi cinema and theatre to the south with the Tamil film "Udhayam NH4".

Ashrita Shetty teams up with Siddharth, feels lucky

April 12, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Debutante Ashrita Shetty considers herself extremely lucky to be cast opposite southern actor Siddharth Suryanarayan in her forthcoming Tamil thriller "Udhayam NH4".

Corporation Bank unveils three new account schemes

March 1, 2013 at 10:27 PM

Mangalore, Mar 1 (IANS) State-run Corporation Bank Friday unveiled three new schemes - bumper car carnival, twin current account premium variants and a global current account for exporters and importers.

African-Asian cancer meet calls for more research in India

February 22, 2013 at 7:54 PM

Bangalore, Feb 22 (IANS) An African-Asian conference on transitional research in oncology Friday called for collaborative cancer treatment with personalised care and a repository of cancer-based research in India.

Corporation Bank to migrate to new core banking solution

January 26, 2013 at 5:04 PM

Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) The Mangalore based Corporation Bank will be the first public sector bank to migrate from an existing core banking solution (CBS) platform to a new one in 12-15 months time, said a senior official.

Himachal questioned on facilities for disabled

December 18, 2012 at 7:25 PM

Shimla, Dec 18 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh High Court has sought information from the government on steps taken for providing equal opportunity to the disabled.

Ranjeet, Vignesh bow out of National Tennis

October 10, 2012 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) It was curtains for two of the top four seeds in the men's singles with P.C. Vignesh and V.M. Ranjeet withdrawing owing to injuries at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship here Wednesday.

National tennis: Ranjeet, Vignesh bow out

October 10, 2012 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) It was curtains for two of the top four seeds in the men's singles with P.C. Vignesh and V.M. Ranjeet withdrawing owing to injuries at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship here Wednesday.

National Tennis: Prarthana stretches Prerna

October 9, 2012 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Second seed Prerna Bhambri was made to work by Prarthana Thambore before the former national champion emerged victorious in the women's singles first round at the Fenesta National Tennis Championship here Tuesday.

Myneni, Prasanth in semis of ITF meet

August 2, 2012 at 7:07 PM

Chennai, Aug 2 (IANS) Third seeded Saketh Myneni along with Antoine Escoffier from France, and Korea's Hyun-Woo Nam entered the semi-finals with comfortable victories in the ITF Futures men's tennis tournament here Thursday.

Selvaraj knocks out Jeong at ITF meet

July 31, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Chennai, July 31 (IANS) Local challenger Ajai Selvaraj upset fifth seeded Korean Suk-Young Jeong of South Korea 7-6 (2), 6-3, and joined fellow-Indians Jeevan Nedunchezhyan, Ranjeet Virali-Murugesan and Vijay Sundar Prasanth in the third round of the GNC ITF Futures men's tennis tournament here Tuesday.

Sharma puts out Vijayaraghavan in ITF event

July 30, 2012 at 7:23 PM

Chennai, July 30 (IANS) Kaza Vinayak Sharma ousted higher ranked fellow-Indian Ashwin Vijayraghavan 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 in the first round of the Dr KCG Verghese-GNC ITF Futures men's tennis tournament here Monday after a two-hour 40-minute battle.

India-Saudi ties poised for upsurge after Jundal handover (News Analysis)

July 29, 2012 at 3:14 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Building upon the positive momentum generated by the handover of 26/11 handler Abu Jundal by Riyadh last month, India and Saudi Arabia are set to intensify their security and economic cooperation as India cuts down on Iranian oil and hikes its oil supply from the most powerful economy in the Middle East.

Close call for Vijay Sundar

July 24, 2012 at 7:07 PM

Chennai, July 24 (IANS) Fifth seeded Vijay Sundar Prasanth survived a strong challenge from Ashwin Vijayragavan and advanced to the second round of the Indian Oil Servo ITF Futures Men's tennis tournament here Tuesday.

Corporation Bank needs Rs.16 bn to meet Basel III norms

July 18, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Kolkata, July 18 (IANS) Public sector Corporation Bank will require capital infusion of Rs.16 billion to meet Basel III capital adequacy norms for 2013-14, Chairman and Managing Director Ajai Kumar said Wednesday.

Small films make it to big screen this weekend (IANS Preview)

June 27, 2012 at 3:35 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Nowadays, small is big at the box office. After san stars medium budget "Gangs Of Wasseypur" set the cash registers ringing last week, the ticket window is gearing up for a string of small budget movies - "Maximum", "Dal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai" and "3 Bachelors" - coming out Friday to woo movie buffs.

Jeevan survives close match in Bangalore ITF event

June 12, 2012 at 8:01 PM

Bangalore, June 12 (IANS) Fourth seed Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan survived a tough two-setter to beat a defiant Sidharth Rawat 7-6 (6), 7-5 and moved into the pre-quarter-finals of the $10,000 Toyota ITF Open men's tennis tournament here Tuesday.

Vardhan, Balaji in title round of ITF meet

June 8, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Mysore June 8 (IANS) Vishnu Vardhan and Sriram Balaji virtually snatched victories from the jaws of defeat in the semi-finals to set up a title clash in the $10,000 Zuari Garden City Mysore ITF Open tennis tournament, here Friday.

Top seed Chen bows out of ITF meet

June 7, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Mysore, June 7 (IANS) Eighth seeded Kittiphong Wachiramanowong from Thailand pulled off the biggest upset of the competition by knocking out top seed Ti Chen (Chinese Taipei) 6-2, 7-6(5) en route to the semi-finals of the Zuari Garden City Mysore ITF Open tennis tournament here Thursday.

Rawat eliminates Rastogi in ITF tourney

June 6, 2012 at 6:32 PM

Mysore, June 6 (IANS) Unseeded Sidharth Rawat, ranked 1076, pulled off a big upset in the Zuari Garden City Mysore ITF Open tennis tournament when he knocked out Davis Cupper and fifth seed Karan Rastogi (476) 0-6, 6-2, 6-3 to enter the quarter-finals here Wednesday.

Myneni packs off Murugesan in ITF meet

June 5, 2012 at 6:48 PM

Mysore, June 5 (IANS) Unseeded Saket Myneni extended his sway over Ranjeet Virali Murugesan by defeating the sixth seed 6-3, 6-4 in 68 minutes and moved into the second round of the Zuari Garden City Mysore ITF Open Men's Futures tennis tournament here Tuesday.

Malik in Mandya Open semis

June 1, 2012 at 12:39 AM

Mandya (Karnataka), June 1 (IANS) All the top seeds, led by Vijayant Malik, duly made it to the semi-finals of the Prem Sugars ITF Mandya Open tennis tournament Thursday.

Easy win for Murugesan in ITF meet

May 28, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Mandya (Karnataka), May 28 (IANS) One-sided encounters marked the opening day of the Prem Sugars ITF Mandya Open tennis tournament here Monday when only three single ties were played.

Malik top seed as Vishnu pulls out from ITF event

May 27, 2012 at 6:02 PM

Mandya (Karnataka), May 27 (IANS) Davis Cupper and top seed Vishnu Vardhan pulled out of the Prem Sugars ITF Mandya Open tennis tournament here Sunday, just a day before the main draw commenced while Vijayant Malik, ranked 439, will replace him.

Maoists oppose NCTC, call for shutdown on May 16

May 12, 2012 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 12(ANI): Experts have criticised the Maoists' call for nationwide shutdown on May 16 to protest the establishment of the proposed National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), the continuance of anti-rebel operations and the creation of an army training camp in Chhattisgarh, terming it a part of their "standard rhetoric".

Maoist opposition to NCTC is nothing new, say experts

May 11, 2012 at 1:58 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): Naxals have called for a nation-wide shutdown on May 16 to protest against the proposed National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), the continuance of anti-Maoist operations and the creation of an army training camp in Chhattisgarh. This has been criticised by experts.

Sharma ousts Giner in ITF tennis

May 1, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Kaza Vinayak Sharma of India caused an upset when he ousted second seeded Marc Giner from Spain 6-3, 7-6(3) in the first round of the MCC-SR Subramaniam ITF men's Futures tennis tournament, here Tuesday.

Year after Osama, world still unsafe

May 1, 2012 at 1:06 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) A year after Osama bin Laden was hunted down and killed at his safehouse in Pakistan's military town of Abbottabad by elite American forces, an event that made splashing headlines the world over, strategic analysts across the spectrum are agreed that little has changed and the Al Qaeda may be weakened but is still dangerous.

Five Indians in main draw

April 29, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Chennai, April 29 (IANS) Five Indians qualified for the main draw of the MCC-SR Subramaniam Memorial ITF men's Futures tennis tournament, here Sunday.

Government losing its way in Maoist minefield

April 24, 2012 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Two Italians kidnapped in Odisha, then a legislator and now a collector in Chhattisgarh. The high profile abductions have again focused attention on the government strategy to counter Maoists and even officials are asking whether there is any clarity of thought in the twin approach of development and military action.

Indian Mujahideen targeting Darbhanga for recruits?

April 3, 2012 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) It may be a coincidence. But 12 of the 13 people arrested recently for links with terrorist outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) are from Darbhanga in Bihar.

Defence industry commission under PMO proposed

April 2, 2012 at 5:36 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Against the backdrop of India emerging as the world's largest importer of arms, an industry lobby and a global consultancy Monday recommended the setting up of a National Defence Manufacturing Commission (NDMC) under the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to focus on building a domestic industrial base to make the nation self-reliant in the sector.

'Form defence industry commission under PMO'

April 2, 2012 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Against the backdrop of India emerging as the world's largest importer of arms, an industry lobby and a global consultancy have recommended the setting up of a National Defence Manufacturing Commission (NDMC) under the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to focus on building a domestic industrial base to make the nation self-reliant in the sector.

Bhagwat Gita row: Court defers verdict till Dec 28; Russia expressed grief

December 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM

In the move to deter the possible ban on Hindu?s religious scripture Srimad Bhagwat Gita in Siberia, Russia, dismayed Hindus led by the top followers of International.......

India, Russia ink five agreements during Manmohan Singh visit

December 16, 2011 at 8:57 PM

Moscow, Dec.16 (ANI): India and Russia on Friday inked five agreements, including two protocols, two memoranda of understanding and one pact related to exchange in education.

Government, industry must work together to address security issues: Pillai

April 9, 2011 at 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Apr.9 (ANI): The government and industry must work together to tackle the challenge of addressing security issues urgently as the information revolution has lead to greater awareness and the masses are unwilling to wait, said Home Secretary G.K. Pillai on Saturday.

Karnataka ministers march to Raj Bhavan over Yeddyurappa's prosecution

January 22, 2011 at 1:41 PM

Bangalore, Jan 22 (ANI): An eight-member ministerial team on Saturday staged a march to Raj Bhavan demanding that Karnataka Governor H S Bhardwaj provide them a copy of the order according sanction for prosecuting Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa.

Biocon and HCG group of hospitals ltd. join hands to fight against cervical cancer

December 10, 2009 at 4:33 PM

Bangalore, Dec 10 (ANI/Business Wire India): Biocon and HCG group of hospitals today announced their partnership to conduct a study to evaluate the potential benefits of BIOMAb EGFR(r) in cervical cancer patients.This unique molecule would take healthcare for cervical cancer patients to a new threshold.

Arrest of Arabinda Rajkhowa may tilt India's Assam rebels toward peace

December 10, 2009 at 2:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec.10 (ANI): Few Assamese are drawn to the ULFA these days, as everybody wants to live in peace.

Pakistan's involvement being speculated in Indian Embassy attack

October 9, 2009 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 9 (ANI): Although the Taliban has claimed responsibility for Thursday's suicide car blast outside the Indian Embassy in Kabul that killed 17 people, Pakistan intelligence agency ISI's involvement in the attack cannot be ruled out.

Army adopts new promotion policy for Major Generals and Lieutenant Generals

August 20, 2009 at 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): The Indian Army's new promotion policy earmarks officers of the rank of Major General and Lieutenant General to command or administrative streams.

Army adopts new promotion policy for Major. Generals, Lt.Generals

August 20, 2009 at 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI) : The Indian Army's new promotion policy restricts officers of the rank of Major General and Lieutenant General, to handle either administrative duties or lead troops in operational formations.

Five NSG officers awarded Police Medals

August 14, 2009 at 2:50 PM

Manesar (Haryana), Aug.14 (ANI): Five officers of the National Security Guard (NSG) have been awarded Police Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of the country's 62nd Independence Day.

Jyotiraditya Scindia takes over as Minister of State for Commerce and Industry

June 1, 2009 at 1:44 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday took over as the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry.

Obama's tax proposals won't affect Indian firms: HCL chief

May 11, 2009 at 3:48 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) US President Barack Obama's recent announcement on tax crackdown on companies outsourcing to overseas firms will not affect the Indian IT sector, an industry official said here Monday.

Protesters upset as Tytler verdict is deferred

April 9, 2009 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Many Sikhs holding protests outside a court here were left fuming when the verdict on Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a case of anti-Sikh riots was postponed Thursday.

Indian culture fest in Kuwait on the way

April 7, 2009 at 9:18 PM

Kuwait, April 7 (IANS) Cultural diplomacy was in full flow here, as India and Kuwait Tuesday signed three agreements to promote a two-way traffic of their scholars, artists, scientists and researchers with Indian Vice-President Hamid Ansari waxing eloquent about the fabled aquarium and traditional Kuwaiti handicrafts.

Half of Kuwait cabinet turns up to receive vice president Ansari

April 6, 2009 at 9:41 PM

Kuwait, April 6 (IANS) In an unusual gesture, nearly half of Kuwait's cabinet turned up at the international airport to receive Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari Monday as he began his three-day visit to the oil-rich Gulf emirate.

'No guidelines for regulating NGOs in Himachal Pradesh'

March 20, 2009 at 11:16 PM

Shimla, March 20 (IANS) The failure of the Himachal Pradesh government to frame guidelines to monitor working of the NGOs and rehabilitation centres was one of the reasons for the shocking case of four teachers sexually exploiting six girls at a centre-cum-hostel here, claims an NGO.

Teachers sexually exploiting handicapped girls get police custody

March 20, 2009 at 12:06 AM

Shimla, March 19 (IANS) Four teachers, including a principal, arrested on charges of sexually exploiting six girls of a rehabilitation centre-cum-hostel for the deaf, dumb and mentally challenged, were sent to four days' police custody by a court Thursday, the police said.

One more teacher held for sexually exploiting handicapped children

March 19, 2009 at 2:51 PM

Shimla, March 19 (IANS) One more teacher was arrested Thursday on charges of sexually exploiting six girls of a rehabilitation centre for the deaf, dumb and mentally challenged being run by a non-governmental organisation (NGO) on the outskirts of this Himachal Pradesh capital, the police said.

HCL introduces a comprehensive security technology

December 16, 2008 at 10:42 AM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): HCL Security, a subsidiary of India's Information Technology (IT) major HCL Infosystems, has introduced a unique integrated security system which is capable of providing full proof security to vulnerable area, buildings or facilities.

BJP activists take to streets following arrest of leader

November 10, 2008 at 4:00 PM

Lucknow, Nov 10 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists took to the streets in a Uttar Pradesh town Monday, alleging that the police manhandled their leader and arrested him on false charges, officials said.

IAF Commanders' conclave begins in New Delhi

October 30, 2008 at 1:01 AM

The Indian Air Force Commanders' conclave kicked off here on Thursday at Air Headquarters with the inaugural address of the IAF chief, Air Chief Marshal Fali H Major.

Arjun Atwal wins Chattanooga Classic

October 20, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Indian golfer Arjun Atwal on Sunday claimed his first victory in United States after winning the Nationwide Tour's Chattanooga Classic in Tennessee. And with this he now ensured his place for the US PGA Tour next season.

Mehrauli bomb had no RDX, detonator, timer: police

October 6, 2008 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) A low-intensity bomb that went off in a crowded south Delhi market Saturday was locally assembled and did not have a detonator or timer devices - unlike the five bombs that exploded here two weeks ago and the ones that went off in Ahmedabad, Jaipur and other places in the past two years, investigators said.

Mehrauli bomb had no RDX, detonator, timer: police

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) A low-intensity bomb that went off in a crowded south Delhi market Saturday was locally assembled and did not have a detonator or timer devices - unlike the five bombs that exploded here two weeks ago and the ones that went off in Ahmedabad, Jaipur and other places in the past two years, investigators said.

India welcomes multi-facility economic zone for Indian companies in Zambia

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sept 17 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Kamal Nath today welcomed the multi-facility economic zone created by the Zambia Development Agency for Indian companies to set up manufacturing and services industries in Zambia.

Fans rejoice Dhoni, Yuvraj ICC award

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ranchi, Sept 11 (ANI): Admirers and fans of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh today celebrated their fete after they were conferred International Cricket Council (ICC) awards.

PM visits ITBP personnel injured in Kabul terror attack

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has sanctioned Rs. five lakh per family to the families of the two Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel, Ajai Pathania and Roop Singh and an Afghan national who were killed in the bomb attack at the Indian Embassy in Kabul.

Bodies of four Indians killed in Kabul attack brought home

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi/Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh), July 8 (ANI): Bodies of the four Indians who were killed in a suicide car bomb attack at the Indian embassy in Kabul, were brought back by a special aircraft to New Delhi in wee hours of this morning.

Manmohan meets Chinese President Hu Zintao

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Toyako, July 8 (ANI): On the sidelines of the ongoing G-8 Summit in Japan, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today met Chinese President Hu Zintao. During the meeting, both sides held delegation-level talks.

Atwal dethrones Hedblom to regain Malaysian Open

March 10, 2008 at 1:01 AM

India's ace golfer Arjun Atwal dethroned defending champion Sweden's Peter Hedblom in a playoff to reclaim the $2 million

SAIL brings fresh life with Asian Tour event

January 29, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Indian golf has got another fresh lease of life with SAIL bringing together the best talent of Asia and India

MiLeap the new buzz in the market

January 16, 2008 at 12:00 AM

MiLeap is the new excited thing making news after Nano the cheapest car from TATA groups of Industries, MiLeap is carved truly for Indian consumer stand for 'My Internet Leap' and the cheapest laptop just for 14K.

Taj Mahal joined the Seven Wonders via global poll

July 9, 2007 at 1:01 AM

Indiaâ??s pride and symbol of love and passion, Taj Mahal finally get the position among the new seven wonders as it deserves. The unofficially declaration held in a crowded soccer stadium at Lisbon in Portugal on 07.07.07 Saturday ...