Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Bandh a success in NDA states, tepid in others

Bandh a success in NDA states, tepid in others

Bandh a success in NDA states, tepid in others

Posted: 30 May 2012 11:14 PM PDT

Most of the protests were peaceful by far, but sporadic violence was reported from Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Gen Singh passes the baton after a controversial stint

Posted: 30 May 2012 06:50 PM PDT

General VK Singh's controversial tenure was marred by rows over his age and fissures among the military top brass.

I'm relieved, says world chess champion Anand

Posted: 30 May 2012 09:34 AM PDT

World chess champion Viswanathan Anand from India shakes hand with Boris Gelfand (left) of Israel after defeating him at the FIDE World Chess Championship tie break match at Moscow's Tretyakovsky State Gallery, Russia on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Anand retained his FIDE world champion's title. (AP)Anand said losing the seventh game had put him on the back-foot and he felt fortunate to defend the crown.

India's GDP growth slumps to 6.5 pc in 2011-12

Posted: 30 May 2012 10:56 PM PDT

The GDP growth in the January-March quarter, 2011-12, was just 5.3 per cent compared to 9.2 per cent in the same period in 2010-11.

Sensex tanks over 1.5 pc after Q4 GDP shocker

Posted: 30 May 2012 09:11 PM PDT

The markets indices are headed for their biggest monthly loss since November 2011.

Rupee at record low, risk aversion deepens

Posted: 30 May 2012 08:51 PM PDT

The rupee's fall to all-time lows has set up expectations about potential intervention from the Reserve Bank of India.

DA case: Court to hear Jagan's bail petition

Posted: 30 May 2012 07:39 PM PDT

The Kadapa MP says this is a move by the CBI, Congress to ensure he is not be able to campaign for the bypolls.

Explain use of elephants during festivals: Kerala HC

Posted: 30 May 2012 08:30 PM PDT

Kerala High Court has asked the state government and temple boards if the use of elephants is necessary in festivals.

Kashmir boy's logo makes it to Rashtrapati Bhawan

Posted: 30 May 2012 01:18 PM PDT

President Pratibha Patil adjudged the drawing of Robin Singh as the best among the thousands of entries.

Will gift PM a set of saffron clothes: Uma Bharati

Posted: 30 May 2012 02:19 PM PDT

The BJP leader was commenting on Prime Minister's statement of quitting public life if allegations against him were proved.

Bihar govt bans gutka, pan masala for 1 year

Posted: 30 May 2012 05:37 PM PDT

Bihar has become the third state after Madhya Pradesh and Kerala to ban these products.

UP Police to get good behaviour training

Posted: 30 May 2012 09:08 AM PDT

The training module will be prepared with the help of university sociologist and psychologists.

Cabinet may discuss telecom policy on Thursday

Posted: 30 May 2012 08:03 AM PDT

The new policy provides for abolition of roaming charges and allows users retain the same number across the country.

11-yr-old played dead to survive Syria massacre

Posted: 30 May 2012 02:37 PM PDT

Activists say as many as 13,000 people have been killed since the revolt began.

UAE may host Pakistan-Australia ODIs

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UAE may host Pakistan-Australia ODIsPCB official Intikhab Alam said he would soon visit the UAE to finalise the venues.

India likely to host Pakistan in Dec-Jan?

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India likely to host Pakistan in Dec-Jan?Sources said the BCCI is considering creating a window for a short limited-overs series in December-January.

ICC to take call on D/L method

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ICC to take call on D/L methodAn Indian engineer will learn on Thursday whether his challenge to the D/L method has been successful or not.

Music Review: 'Gangs of Wasseypur' is excellent

Posted: 30 May 2012 01:08 AM PDT

'Gangs of Wasseypur' is a successful album when it comes to catching the popular imagination.

Anupam Kher: The 'small town guy' behind the star

Posted: 30 May 2012 05:22 AM PDT

If there's one man in the Hindi film industry who can claim to have 'been there, done that', it's Anupam Kher.

SRK silent on Poonam Pandey's dare-bare act

Posted: 30 May 2012 09:59 PM PDT

Poonam Pandey had posted her nude photo on Twitter after Shah Rukh's team's win in the finals of IPL.

'Race 2' vs 'Shootout at Wadala' in January 2013

Posted: 30 May 2012 10:24 PM PDT

Anil Kapoor and John AbrahamIncidentally, John Abraham and Anil Kapoor star in both the films to be released in January next year.

Watch: Amitabh's item number in 'Bol Bachchan'

Posted: 30 May 2012 09:57 PM PDT

Amitabh BachchanAmitabh Bachchan's item song titled 'Bol Bachchan' is out now.

Watch: The trailer of 'Oh My God'

Posted: 30 May 2012 11:12 PM PDT

'Oh My God' is directed by Ashwini Yardi while Akshay Kumar has produced the film.

Google giving away Zagat ratings in search results

Posted: 30 May 2012 10:02 PM PDT

Google is adding a new entree to its menu: free restaurant ratings from the Zagat review service.

Spice mobile to launch a 5 inch Android phone

Posted: 30 May 2012 10:58 PM PDT

Spice mobile plans to launch several Android phones with screen sizes ranging from 2.8 to 5 inches.

Milagrow launches TabTop 7.4 tablet

Posted: 30 May 2012 05:33 AM PDT

The 16GB variant is priced at Rs 13,990 and the 4GB version will be available for Rs 10,990.

Google, Samsung unveil new version of Chromebook

Posted: 30 May 2012 06:21 AM PDT

The upgraded laptop, called "Series 5 550," is supposed to run two-and-half times faster than the original machines.

Venus loses to Radwanska in second round

Posted: 30 May 2012 11:46 AM PDT

Third-seeded Pole Agnieszka Radwanska beat a subdued Venus Williams 6-2 6-3.

Djokovic, Azarenka advance in French Open

Posted: 30 May 2012 07:53 AM PDT

Djokovic was barely troubled, winning 6-0, 6-4, 6-4 for his 23rd straight Grand Slam win.
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