Saturday, November 19, 2011

BJP leader LK Advani's Jan Chetna Yatra concludes today in Delhi

BJP leader LK Advani's Jan Chetna Yatra concludes today in Delhi


BJP leader LK Advani's Jan Chetna Yatra concludes today in Delhi

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 08:23 PM PST

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader LK Advani will conclude his 40-day Jan Chetna Yatra with a public rally in the capital on Sunday.


May day in november

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 06:45 PM PST

It's not just the planes that are belly-up , the power sector, too, is in a mess. And with the economy crawling, the government will soon have to devise a policy on bailing out – or not - industries that might weaken or fall very sick.


Where’s the flight going?

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 06:36 PM PST

In September, India's aviation industry was the fastest growing domestic market with a very healthy 18% rise. So why's everyone playing dead?


LIT FIST (the gloves are off, dear readers)

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 06:30 PM PST

If writers were snipers, many would have been dead. But the audience isn't complaining. They may be taking sides, but all are LOL


Railway stations to get medical rooms, 24x7 ambulances

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 05:38 PM PST

Northern Railway on Saturday directed all five stations in Delhi to ensure basic emergency services — including a 24x7 ambulance and an "emergency equipment room".


Omar to address Army’s concerns over AFSPA

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 05:34 PM PST

Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday reiterated his stand on the revocation of the AFSPA from some parts of the state, saying that his government can go ahead with it after addressing the Army's concerns.


Ex-SC judge to probe NC worker’s ‘death’

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 05:32 PM PST

Jammu & Kashmir government has appointed a former Supreme Court judge to probe into a ruling National Conference activist's mysterious death in September and asked him to submit a report in six weeks.


No sign of TN nuclear plant stir abating

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 05:27 PM PST

A day after the central panel on Kundakulam Nuclear Power Project held talks with anti-nuclear activists, protesters toughened their stand.


Tagore drew inspiration from Scottish bard for his poem

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 05:25 PM PST

There is hardly anyone who didn't hum the tune of "Purano Shei Diner Katha" at some point of his life. But not many know the timeless song composed by Rabindranath Tagore has its root in Scotland.


Ela Bhatt selected for Indira Gandhi Prize

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 05:22 PM PST

Social activist Ela Bhatt was on Saturday selected for the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2011 for her lifetime achievements.


Tipsy pilots now face 1 yr jail, 5L fine

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 05:18 PM PST

Reporting to work drunk would now mean more than just cancellation of licence for pilots and cabin crew but also invite anywhere up to one year in jail and up to Rs 5 lakh in fine.


Tipsy pilots now face 1 yr jail, 5L fine

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 05:18 PM PST

Reporting to work drunk would now mean more than just cancellation of licence for pilots and cabin crew but also invite anywhere up to one year in jail and up to Rs 5 lakh in fine.


Ailing hearts & a caring touch melt India-Pakistan borders

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 05:12 PM PST

Young heart patients are coming to India from Pakistan for treatment in various cities melting hearts on either sides of the border.


Wikipedia is neutral, says co-founder

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 05:10 PM PST

At the country's first-ever Wikiconference held in Mumbai, Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales on Saturday said the website does not take sides.


With Pramod nod, DoT men with took 2G call in hurry

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 05:02 PM PST

The CBI on Saturday said that the decision to allot spectrum was rushed through with the approval of then communication minister Pramod Mahajan.


IPI criticizes damages award in Times Now case

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 05:00 PM PST

The International Press Institute (IPI) has criticized the award of "disproportionately high" damages in the Times Now defamation case.


Inmates in 4 Bengal jails go on fast

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 04:30 PM PST

With four of the state's six central jails now reeling under a hunger strike by undertrial prisoners, the Mamata Banerjee-led government is in a bind.


Honey, they’ve shrunk the kids’ chocolate bar

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 04:09 PM PST

The price of your favourite brand of chocolates, noodles or biscuits may have remained constant despite inflation, but what about the quantity?


Spectrum dirt at BJP doorstep, raids on Airtel, Vodafone

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 03:55 PM PST

The CBI has registered FIR for alleged irregularities amounting to a loss of Rs 508 crore for spectrum allotted in 2002 during NDA government.


Karnataka govt issues gag order on police

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 03:19 PM PST

If you can't shoot the messenger, kill the informer. That seems to be the logic of the state government underlying a gag order on investigating police officials to stop them from giving information, even in the form of statements to media.


Khap to sort out rivalry among groups

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 03:04 PM PST

Revenge killings have become common in rural Haryana, and rivalry between two groups has disturbed peace and serenity of the place.Sarpanch Mukesh Malik was shot dead by some youths on May 8.


KU's controversial OSD relieved from VC's office

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 03:01 PM PST

Embroiled in controversies, officer on special duty (OSD) attached to the office of vice-chancellor of Kurukshetra University (KU) was finally shifted out on Saturday.


Anti-terrorist front president held for rape

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 02:57 PM PST

The national president of 'Anti-terrorist Front of India', Viresh Shandilya, finally landed behind bars for allegedly raping a woman on the pretext of helping her get employment.


Kurukshetra University professors to boycott exam duty

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 02:54 PM PST

Hundreds of students are expected to appear in written examinations for enrolment in PhD courses scheduled to be held on Sunday.


Kurukshetra University professors to boycott exam duty

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 02:54 PM PST

Hundreds of students are expected to appear in written examinations for enrolment in PhD courses scheduled to be held on Sunday.


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