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Kids Day Out on the Sets of Piku

May 6, 2015 at 5:22 PM

Shoojit Sircar's 'Piku' is truly a family comedy drama and we hear that some real life family drama took place on set too. According to sources, the cast and crew of the film received a pleasant surprise in the form of a visit from director Shoojit Sircar's kids.

Celebrating DeePiku with Piku Title Track!

May 1, 2015 at 6:58 PM

After knocking off the music lovers with two breezy romantic tracks, makers of Shoojit Sircar's family comedy drama, 'Piku' have come out with a peppy title track that celebrates DeePiku!

India allows FDI from Pakistan

May 2, 2012 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): India on Wednesday said that it would allow foreign direct investment (FDI) from Pakistan in a bid to increase economic engagement between the two countries.

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India, Australia to collaborate in wool production and trade

May 2, 2012 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India and Australia will jointly set up a wool testing laboratory in Mumbai and collaborate in the production and trade of woollen products.

India in-principle agrees to allow investments from Pakistan

May 2, 2012 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India has in-principle agreed to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) from Pakistan, a move expected to enhance commercial engagement and boost trade between the two countries, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said Wednesday.

Three Indians advance in ITF tennis

April 30, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Chennai, April 30 (IANS) India's Ashwin Vijayaraghavan, Saurabh Patil and Sidharth Rawat entered the second round in the MCC-SR Subramaniam ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament here Monday.

Maoist don't work under one umbrella, claims senior journalist

April 30, 2012 at 5:39 PM

New Delhi/Raipur, Apr 30 (ANI): Describing the recent Maoist abductions by the Maoists as the work of different rebel groups, a senior journalist and columnist Anil Anand has claimed that the Maoists are not organized and don't work under one umbrella.

Ban on cotton exports deliberate, meant to reassess: Anand Sharma

April 29, 2012 at 10:42 PM

New Delhi, Apr 29 (ANI): Minister for Commerce and Industries Anand Sharma on Sunday said the ban imposed on cotton exports in March this year was to review its availability and demand situation.

India, Japan to hold economic dialogue, discuss n-deal

April 29, 2012 at 7:22 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) India and Japan will hold their first economic dialogue and sixth strategic talks Monday to impart a renewed momentum to burgeoning multi-faceted ties and to resolve issues for starting civil nuclear cooperation between them.

Look at the positives of 'Crime Patrol': Anup Soni

April 29, 2012 at 7:22 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) "Crime Patrol Dastak" portrays real life crimes stories and many rue that it inspires people to commit crimes, but the show's anchor Anup Soni says one should look at the positive side of it.

India, Japan to hold maiden economic dialogue Monday

April 29, 2012 at 3:14 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) India and Japan will hold their first economic dialogue and sixth strategic talks Monday that are expected to impart a renewed momentum to burgeoning multi-faceted ties and explore ways to start civil nuclear cooperation between the two countries.

Tarun Anand quit as Thomson Reuters MD to concentrate on his Universal Business School

April 27, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Mumbai, April 27 (ANI-Business Wire India): Tarun Anand quit his position of Managing Director Thomson Reuters, South Asia, to give his undivided attention to Universal Business School (UBS), an entrepreneurial education venture which he co-founded with two other top management professionals-Gurdip Singh Anand and Babulal Varma.

Composer duo Anand-Milind back

April 25, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Anand-Milind, who composed music for hits like "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak", "Anjaam" and "Dil", are making a comeback to Bollywood after six years with "Yeh Khula Aasmaan".

Mahindra Satyam, Tech Mahindra merger likely in 8-9 months

April 24, 2012 at 2:52 PM

Hyderabad, April 24 (IANS) The merger of Mahindra Satyam and Tech Mahindra will take between eight and nine months to complete, said Mahindra Satyam CEO C.P. Gurnani here Tuesday.

India asks Qatar for additional 3 mn tonnes of gas

April 23, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Doha, April 23 (IANS) India Monday urged Qatar to increase the supply of natural gas by 3 million tonnes to meet immediate requirements.

Books still boom in age of digital reality frills (April 23 is World Books and Copyrights Day)

April 22, 2012 at 2:13 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Books have not lost their mystical pull in the throng of digital extravaganzas, cinema, television reality shows and harsh publishing realities.

Husband murders wife, daughters, kills self in Gurgaon

April 20, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Gurgaon, April 20 (IANS) After a heated argument with his wife over her work, a man murdered her and their two minor daughters before committing suicide earlier this week, police said Friday.

Protection of manufacturing major political consideration: Sharma

April 20, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), April 20 (IANS) Commerce Minister Anand Sharma has said protection of the manufacturing sector is a major political consideration, even as India is trying to further integrate itself with the global economy.

Need to stick with Doha trade talks: Sharma

April 20, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), April 20 (IANS) Union Commerce Minister Anand Sharma has stressed the need for sticking to the Doha Round of trade talks and creating a 'level playing field' by removing impediments to trade.

Maoist group meet to focus on Green Hunt, economic crisis

April 19, 2012 at 3:33 PM

Hyderabad, April 19 (IANS) Resistance group Revolutionary Democratic Front (RDF), at its first conference here April 22-23, will demand an end to the anti-Maoist Operation Green Hunt and discuss how to turn the current economic crisis in the country into a revolutionary opportunity.

New-born girl killed in Jharkhand, woman blames husband

April 18, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Ranchi, April 18 (IANS) A newborn girl was allegedly murdered by her father near this Jharkhand capital city Tuesday, police said. The man, a resident of Damari village near the city, is now on the run.

IPL Scoreboard: Rajasthan Royals vs Deccan Chargers

April 17, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Rajasthan Royals and Deccan Chargers at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Tuesday.

Vedanta Group's Agnivesh picks up 60 percent stake in Primex Healthcare

April 16, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Chennai, April 16 (IANS) Agnivesh Agarwal, a member of the founding family of the $11.4 billion-turnover diversified Vedanta group and chairman of Hindustan Zinc Ltd, has picked up 60 percent stake for an undisclosed sum in the city-based Primex Healthcare owning a chain of diagnostic centres, a top official said Monday.

'Neeku Naaku Dash Dash' - weak story with haphazard narration (Telugu Movie Review)

April 15, 2012 at 3:39 PM

Film: Neeku Naaku Dash Dash; Producer: Anand Prasad; Writer and Director: Teja; Cast: Prince, Nanditha, Benarjee, Teertha, Venu, Thanikella Bharani, Parachuri Venkateswara Rao and others; Music: Yashwant; Background Music: Anoop Reubens; Cinematography: Rasool Ellore; Rating: **

India, Pakistan agree to open new trade avenues

April 14, 2012 at 5:04 PM

India and Pakistan announced to create a new opportunity in business tie up and are ready for exploring the possibilities of opening more routes

India, Pakistan agree to open more trade routes

April 14, 2012 at 4:03 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Just a day after opening a new integrated check post at the Attari border, India and Pakistan Saturday said the countries were exploring the possibilities of opening more routes to deepen economic engagements.

Pakistan hints at positive response on FDI issue

April 14, 2012 at 3:31 PM

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): In response to India's decision to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) from Pakistan, visiting Pakistan Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim on Saturday said it was a good initiative and will be taken in a positive manner.

After Instagram, now Facebook acquires Tagtile

April 14, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Leading social site Facebook is likely to acquire Indian origin based developer Tagtile. Both the parties have welcomed the deal.

Facebook acquires team of Indian developers behind customer-loyalty app 'Tagtile'

April 14, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Washington, Apr 14 (ANI): Social networking giant Facebook is reportedly acquiring the team of Indian-origin developers behind customer-loyalty application Tagtile.

New integrated check post opens at Attari

April 13, 2012 at 5:55 PM

Attari (Punjab), April 13 (IANS) Business between India and Pakistan through the land border route is expected to go up almost 10 times with the formal inauguration Friday of a newly constructed integrated check post (ICP) at Attari, along the international border between India and Pakistan.

'Brothers in Political Theatre' revisits India's Socialist stage, culture

April 13, 2012 at 5:39 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Noted cinema and stage personalities, brothers Balraj and Bhisham Sahni were committed to the art of change in the late 1930s and 1940s that tried to the create a new social order to tide over human sufferings - and bring culture to the masses with a message.

Punjab leaders hail move on Sikh marriage Act

April 12, 2012 at 9:55 PM

Chandigarh, April 12 (IANS) Political parties and leaders in Punjab Thursday hailed the move of the union cabinet to approve the Anand Marriage Act, which will facilitate separate registration of marriages of Sikhs.

Cabinet approves amendments of Registration of Birth and Death Act

April 12, 2012 at 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the introduction of a Bill in the budget session of parliament to amend the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 to include registration of marriages as well.

Marriage registration to be made compulsory

April 12, 2012 at 4:19 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Registration of marriages is to be made compulsory irrespective of religion - largely to prevent the harassment of women in divorce cases - under two bills approved by the cabinet on Thursday.

Ode Massacre case: 18 sentenced to life term, seven to seven-year jail

April 12, 2012 at 1:56 PM

An Ahmedabad court, which found 23 accused guilty and 23 accused innocent in Ode village Massacre case 2002, today sentenced its final verdict in which it pronounced life term imprisonment to 18 while five have been sentenced seven year jail.......

18 get life imprisonment in Ode village massacre case

April 12, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Ahmedabad, Apr 12 (ANI): Eighteen out of the 23 convicts in the Ode village massacre case that occurred during the 2002 Gujarat communal riots were given life imprisonment by a special court in Gujarat's Anand District on Thursday.

'Was warned to withdraw complaint against Kejriwal'

April 11, 2012 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Vibhor Anand, who filed a complaint against Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly lowering the reputation of parliament and being guilty of sedition, Wednesday told a Delhi court that he is being repeatedly warned to withdraw his complaint.

India won't allow extra cotton exports for now: Anand Sharma

April 10, 2012 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has said India would not allow additional cotton exports as of now though it could permit shipments already registered with the government after revalidating.

Pakistan commerce minister to visit India

April 10, 2012 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Pakistan Commerce Minister Mohammad Amin Fahim, accompanied by a trade delegation, will visit India this week to give a push to liberalisation of trade and visa norms.

'My personal experiences helped me play grandpa'

April 10, 2012 at 6:50 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood actor and theatre artist Raghubir Yadav will be seen in the role of a grandfather in "Yeh Khula Aasmaan" and says while shooting, he kept his understanding and encouraging maternal grandpa in mind.

Centre will help revive Kangra tea: Anand Sharma

April 10, 2012 at 6:19 PM

Palampur (Himachal Pradesh), April 10 (IANS) Commerce Minister Anand Sharma Tuesday announced a multi-pronged project to boost production and export of tea produced in the Kangra valley that is known for its flavour and quality.

Congress doesn't comment on Ode massacre verdict

April 9, 2012 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Congress Monday did not comment on a Ahmedabad court verdict convicting 23 persons in a 2002 riots case, saying that it was not necessary to comment on every judicial judgment and appeals could be filed over the verdict.

BJP welcomes Gujarat riot case verdict

April 9, 2012 at 6:27 PM

New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Apr 9 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday welcomed the Gujarat's special court decision, which pronounced its verdict in the Ode massacre case of post-Godhra riots, in which 23 persons belonging to minority community were burnt to death.

Gujarat Riots 2002: 23 convicted, 23 acquitted in Ode massacre case

April 9, 2012 at 2:39 PM

A special court in Anand district of Gujarat Monday found 23 persons guilty in Ode massacre case, one of the nine biggest cases that held in the line of Gujarat communal riots in 2002 in which 1,044 people were killed and over 223 were reported missing........

23 convicted, 23 acquitted for Gujarat riots massacre

April 9, 2012 at 1:37 PM

Ahmedabad, April 9 (IANS) A special trial court here Monday acquitted 23 people, but also convicted 23 for the massacre of 23 people in Ode village of Anand district during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Congress legislators want seniors to come together (Himachal Pradesh Newsletter)

April 8, 2012 at 7:37 PM

Shimla, April 8 (IANS) Young Congress legislators in Himachal Pradesh are leaving nothing to chance in the run up to the assembly polls later this year and trying to end the tussle for supremacy among senior leaders for ousting the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Two detained for molesting Russian women in Goa

April 4, 2012 at 10:32 PM

Panaji, April 4 (IANS) Two Russian women were molested and robbed and their male friends beaten up late Tuesday night near Varca beach in south Goa, police said. Two suspects were detained.

Ban on English dailies widespread criticise

March 30, 2012 at 2:52 PM

West Bengal chief minister decision to ban all dailies except eight vernacular newspapers in the state-funded libraries.

BRICS targets $500 bn intra-group trade by 2015

March 28, 2012 at 7:44 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The group of five emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) - Wednesday targeted almost doubling intra-group trade to $500 billion by 2015.

BRICS to work together at G20, WTO

March 28, 2012 at 5:28 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Trade ministers from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Wednesday agreed to make collective efforts to break the impasse on Doha round of the Word Trade Organisation (WTO) talks and push forward developing countries' agenda at the G20 meet.

India to host 4th BRICS summit; Participants eye on trade ties and joints bank

March 28, 2012 at 1:49 PM

India is ready to host the 4th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) nations summit scheduled to begin from March 29, 2012 with the theme 'Partnership for Stability, Security and Growth'.......

BRICS ministers to discuss trade, investment

March 27, 2012 at 7:12 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Trade ministers from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS), representing over 40 percent of the world's population, will meet here Wednesday to discuss ways to remove barriers to trade and investment.

Anand Sharma expresses optimism on growth in BRICS countries

March 27, 2012 at 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): As India is set to host the fourth BRICS Summit in New Delhi from March 29, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has expressed optimism on growth in BRICS countries.

India takes up visa rejection issue with US

March 26, 2012 at 6:24 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) India Monday expressed concern over the rise in rejection of US visa to its professionals, and asked American authorities not to resort to such protectionist tendencies.

India providing industrial training to Afghan students to open up new employment avenues for them b

March 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): A group of Afghan students are learning entrepreneurial skills in an Entrepreneurship Development Programme at the Technical Service Center of the government-run National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) Limited here.

Global economic crisis presents many lessons, says IMF chief

March 20, 2012 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Tuesday said the global economic slowdown has presented many lessons, and added that the financial sector, which has been identified as a 'high contagion' agent for the crisis must aid growth, not threaten it.

Global economic crisis presents many lessons, says IMF chief

March 20, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Tuesday said the global economic slowdown has presented many lessons, and added that the financial sector, which has been identified as a 'high contagion' agent for the crisis must aid growth, not threaten it.

ANAND SHARMA INAUGURATES AAHAR 2012

March 13, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Inaugurating the 27th edition of AAHAR: the International Food and Hospitality Fair, Shri Anand Sharma emphasized on creating an integrated value chain in the food processing and hospitality sectors to enhance India's shares in global exports....

Anand Sharma hopes India Indonesia trade target to hit US 25 billion dollar by 2015

March 7, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Jakarta, Mar 7 (ANI): The Union Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles Anand Sharma has said India and Indonesia will reach target trade worth US 25 billion dollars by 2015 ahead of schedule.

Anand Sharma hopes India Indonesia trade target to hit US 25 billion dollar by 2015

March 7, 2012 at 2:55 PM

Jakarta, Mar 7 (ANI): The Union Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles Anand Sharma has said India and Indonesia will reach target trade worth US 25 billion dollars by 2015 ahead of schedule.

Ex-Pak Army official-turned al-Qaeda hitman may be set free over lack of witnesses

February 28, 2012 at 1:35 PM

Islamabad, Feb 28 (ANI): Alleged al-Qaeda member Major Haroon, accused of murder and kidnapping for ransom, may be released soon after most witnesses and complainants withdrew their testimonies.

India, China discuss ways to promote export of handmade carpets to Beijing

February 17, 2012 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): India and China have decided to promote export of Indian handmade carpets to China to diversify the trade basket and address the imbalance in the trade between the two countries.

Pakistan's MFN status in line with SAFTA protocol: Anand Sharma

February 17, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Islamabad, Feb 17 (ANI): Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has said that Pakistan's decision to grant India 'most favoured nation' status for trade is in line with the protocol of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) agreement.

Pakistan's MFN status in line with SAFTA protocol: Anand Sharma

February 17, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Islamabad, Feb 17 (ANI): Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has said that Pakistan's decision to grant India 'most favoured nation' status for trade is in line with the protocol of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) agreement.

Anand Sharma keen to improve bilateral trade with Pakistan

February 16, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Islamabad, Feb 16 (ANI): The visiting Indian Commerce Minister, Anand Sharma, has stressed on the immediate need to bridge the gap in trade ties between India and Pakistan for mutual growth and prosperity.

Three trade pacts to be signed during Anand Sharma's visit to Pak

February 13, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Islamabad, Feb 13 (ANI): Three agreements would reportedly be signed during Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma's three-day visit to Pakistan beginning on Monday.

India hopeful of boosting bilateral trade with Pakistan: Anand Sharma

February 13, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Amritsar, Feb 13 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has said that his visit to Pakistan would help to create strong bridges of understanding for enhanced bilateral trade between the two nations.

Diabetes needs holistic treatment: Anand Srivastava

February 12, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Diabetes Mellitus, a sweeten epidemic is absolutely curable in Ayurveda, as it needs holistic medicines that can eradicate the cause of the diseases and can heal the body internally, said Anand Srivastava.....

Khurshid has already cleared his stand on Muslim reservation row, claims Anand Sharma

February 12, 2012 at 9:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): With the Election Commission writing to President Pratibha Devisingh Patil against Salman Khurshid's minority-quota remarks, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Sunday said the Law Minister has explained his position in the past, and added that the Congress Party has always respected the constitutional mandate.

Diabetes needs holistic treatment: Anand Sharma

February 12, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Diabetes Mellitus, a sweeten epidemic is absolutely curable in Ayurveda, as it needs holistic medicines that can eradicate the cause of the diseases and can heal the body internally, said Anand Sharma.....

Khurshid has already cleared his stand on Muslim reservation row, claims Anand Sharma

February 12, 2012 at 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): With the Election Commission writing to President Pratibha Devisingh Patil against Salman Khurshid's minority-quota remarks, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Sunday said the Law Minister has explained his position in the past, and added that the Congress Party has always respected the constitutional mandate.

'India Show' in Lahore, anti-India show in Karachi

February 11, 2012 at 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb.11 (ANI): An 'India Show' organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is being organized in Lahore today. Nearly 150 Indian companies will exhibit their products at the show.

Cost of credit must be brought down: Anand Sharma

February 11, 2012 at 11:33 AM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Asserting that the country needed investment in the manufacturing sector, Union Commerce Minister Anand Sharma has said the cost of credit must be brought down as soon as possible.

Hanging out with co-workers ups workplace productivity

February 2, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Building strong friendships at work may improve office productivity, a new survey has revealed

Hanging out with co-workers ups workplace productivity

February 2, 2012 at 9:39 AM

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Building strong friendships at work may improve office productivity, a new survey has revealed

BJP seeks CBI probe into firms of Mayawati's brother

January 25, 2012 at 2:24 PM

Lucknow, Jan 25 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sought a thorough inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to clarify and confirm the source of funding various companies floated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's brother Kumar. enior BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, who often functions as the spokesperson of the outfit, alleged that Anand Kumar has registered 300 companies. And all this took place during the five years of Mayawati's rule since 2007 .

Cost of credit needs to be brought down: Anand Sharma

January 23, 2012 at 9:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Asserting that the industry needs investment, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Monday said that cost of credit needs to be brought down.

Sania Mirza to head Indian Women's Team in Federation Cup

January 23, 2012 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved the participation of the Indian Senior Women Tennis Team to be headed by Sania Mirza in the Federation Cup, Asia-Oceania-Grade-I and II, scheduled to be held at Shenzhen City, China, from January 30 to February 4.

Test claims Intel phones are 'fastest ever'

January 17, 2012 at 9:07 PM

London, Jan 17(ANI): Benchmarking tests carried out by the website Anandtech has revealed that any phone powered by Intel chips are faster than any other phone, including the iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy S2.

Test claims Intel phones are 'fastest ever'

January 17, 2012 at 5:16 PM

London, Jan 17(ANI): Benchmarking tests carried out by the website Anandtech has revealed that any phone powered by Intel chips are faster than any other phone, including the iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy S2.

Test claims Intel phones are 'fastest ever'

January 17, 2012 at 1:48 PM

London, Jan 17(ANI): Benchmarking tests carried out by the website Anandtech has revealed that any phone powered by Intel chips are faster than any other phone, including the iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy S2.

Female representation in local Indian politics brings surge in documented crimes against women

December 20, 2011 at 11:13 AM

London, Dec 20 (ANI): The increase in number of females entering local Indian politics has caused a significant rise in documented crimes against women in the country, a research has claimed.

Indian kid wins scrabble championship despite rival's 'triple-triple' score

December 16, 2011 at 4:41 PM

Melbourne, Dec 16 (ANI): Indian origin boy, Anand Bharadwaj has been crowned as the World Youth Scrabble Champion, after he successfully managed to recover from a triple-triple.

Uma Bharti accuses Mayawati government of graft, indulging in political stunts

December 7, 2011 at 11:45 AM

Allahabad, Dec 7 (ANI): With the ensuing assembly polls to Uttar Pradesh picking-up tempo, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Uma Bharti has assailed the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) government over graft and allied scams.

Traders protest against FDI in retail in Uttar Pradesh

December 5, 2011 at 9:45 PM

Lucknow, Dec 5(ANI): The opposition against proposed retail reforms continues with traders in Uttar Pradesh protesting the Central government's plans to introduce Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country's retail market.

Tiny tot from India gifts Google its new Doodle

November 10, 2011 at 6:00 PM

NOIDA (Uttar Pradesh), Nov.10 (ANI): A seven-year-old school student Varsha Gupta won the national-level third 'Doodle4Google' contest organised here on Wednesday.

Soon, simple blood test to identify smokers at high risk for heart disease

October 26, 2011 at 4:16 PM

Washington, Oct 26 (ANI): A simple blood test could someday be used to measure a smoker's lung toxicity and danger of heart disease, a new study led by an Indian-origin researcher

Diet rich in fruit and raw vegetables can prevent heart disease

October 12, 2011 at 11:02 AM

London, Oct 12 (ANI): Experts including one of an Indian origin have suggested that a diet rich in fruit and raw vegetables could be the key to beating heart disease.

Jayalalithaa terms CBI raids on Maran brothers' mere eyewash

October 11, 2011 at 3:50 PM

Chennai, Oct 11 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Tuesday termed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raids on the premises of former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran and his brother Kalanidhi Maran in connection with the controversial Aircel-Maxis deal as a mere eyewash.

CBI books Maran brothers in Aircel-Maxis deal

October 10, 2011 at 1:51 PM

Chennai, Oct 10 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday conducted raids on the premises of former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran after registering a case against him in connection with the controversial Aircel-Maxis deal.

Gujarat CM Modi thanks supporters on completion of a decade in power

October 7, 2011 at 7:39 PM

Anand (Gujarat), Oct 7 (ANI): Expressing his gratitude to the people of Gujarat as he completed a decade in office, Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the faith entrusted upon him by his followers helped him to govern the state well.

Sikhs demand enactment of a separate marriage act

September 26, 2011 at 11:12 AM

Amritsar, Sep 26 (ANI): Sikh leaders and activists have demanded the enactment of a separate codified marriage act for their community at the earliest.

India, Canada agree on FIPA and SSA

September 24, 2011 at 8:31 PM

New York, Sep 24(ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma and Canadian Minister of International Trade Edward Fast have agreed that residual issues with regard to Foreign Investment Protection Agreement (FIPA) and Bilateral Social Security Agreement (SSA) between the two countries have been resolved and both agreements could now be signed at an opportune time.

Anand Sharma meets USTR Ron Kirk

September 24, 2011 at 8:31 PM

New York, Sep 24(ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma held a bilateral meeting with the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Ambassador Ron Kirk, on Thursday.

'We need a hero like Anna Hazare in Pakistan' says Veena Malik

September 23, 2011 at 5:48 PM

Pune, Sep 23 (ANI): Pakistani actress Veena Malik has expressed her desire of having a hero like veteran social activist Anna Hazare in her country, whom the people can follow in the fight against rampant corruption.

West Bengal government implements various schemes in Maoist affected areas

September 1, 2011 at 3:48 PM

Lalgarh (WB), Sep 1 (ANI): In a new roadmap for development of Maoist-infested areas, the West Bengal government has implemented various construction schemes, which has opened new avenues for locals to earn a better living.

'Exotic galaxy with black hole' sheds light on how galaxies formed, developed

August 26, 2011 at 12:25 PM

Washington, August 26 (ANI): Astronomers, including one of an Indian-origin, have come across the "most exotic galaxy with a black hole ever seen" which they believe played key roles in the growth of galaxies and clusters of galaxies early in the history of the Universe.

Subodhkant inaugurates conference of state tourism ministers in Kerala

August 20, 2011 at 7:45 PM

Kollam (Kerala), Aug 20(ANI): Union Tourism Minister Subodhkant Sahai today inaugurated the second Southern Regional Conference of Tourism Ministers at Kollam, Kerala.

Ex-Kiwi cricket captain Fleming says Order of Merit a proud achievement

August 6, 2011 at 7:54 PM

Wellington (New Zealand), Aug.6 (ANI): Former New Zealand cricket captain Stephen Fleming has received the insignia of an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit from Governor-General Anand Satyanand, and said that Government House is right up there, as far as ceremony and protocol with Lord's is concerned.

Special cinema expo commences in Chennai

July 30, 2011 at 9:04 PM

Chennai, July 30 (ANI): The fifth edition of the Cinema Today expo began here on Friday with the objective to showcase new technology and traditional equipments that are used in filmmaking.

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