Parties begin pre-poll jostling
NASHIK/NEW DELHI: On the eve of the announcement of Lok Sabha elections, political parties swung into action, resorting to both sweet talk and thinly-veiled....
Source:The Times Of India(March 2,2009)
RIL-RPL merger swap ratio fixed at 16:1
The Board of Directors of Reliance Industries and its refinery subsidiary RPL today approved the merger of the two firms, creating one of the world's largest...
Source:NDTV.com(March 2,2009)
'It is a different joy scoring abroad'
As he prepares to leave for the Test series, VVS Laxman talks to Devendra Pandeyabout unfinished business in New Zealand.
Source:Yahoo News(March 2,2009)
Sonam loves being compared to Hollywood diva Penelope Cruz
Mumbai: Actress Sonam Kapoor is certainly becoming a hit with several Bollywood directors approaching her for their upcoming ventures.
Source:Zee News(March 2,2009)
Dismantle terrorist infrastructure: Pranab to Pak
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday expressed shock at the attack on Sri Lankan cricketers near Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium,...
Source:Zee News(March 3,2009)
Tata Motors in talks to raise $100 mln - report
Tata Motors, India's largest vehicle maker, is in talks to raise about $100 million by selling a stake in a group firm, the Economic Times reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the situation.
Source:Yahoo News(March 3,2009)
Lankan team attacked in Lahore, Pak tour called off
Five Sri Lankan cricket players have been injured in a terror attack in area around Liberty Market near Gaddafi stadium in Lahore, Pakistan.
Source:NDTV.com(March 3,2009)
Asin: I’m here to stay
Asin received the Best Debutante Award, but the lovely girl felt a bit “weird” about it.
Source:The Times Of India(March 3,2009)
PM has authorised govt to bid for Bapu's artefacts: Soni
Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Ambika Soni has told NDTV that the Indian government will do everything possible to ensure that Mahatma Gandhi's belongings...
Source:NDTV.com(March 5,2009)
China reaffirms 8% GDP growth target; ups rural economy spending
BEIJING: China expects to achieve 8 percent economic growth this year, Premier Wen Jiabao told the National People's Congress, the country's rubber stamp parliament, on Thursday.
Source:The Times Of India(March 5,2009)
I had warned Lankans of security lapse in Pakistan: Dickason
Melbourne: Leading security adviser Reg Dickason has revealed that he had warned Sri Lankan Cricketers Association about the security situation....
Source:Zee News(March 5,2009)
Sanjay Dutt seeks suspension of conviction to fight elections
New Delhi(IANS) Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt Thursday moved the Supreme Court seeking suspension of his conviction for possessing firearms during the 1993 Mumbai serial terror bombings...
Source:Yahoo News(March 5,2009)
Left pains may translate into Didi's gains
NEW DELHI: Her political journey has been a roller-coaster ride. Mamata Banerjee, the lone enduring symbol of Opposition politics in Bengal,...
Source:The Times Of India(March 6,2009)
Satyam gets SEBI's approval to sell 51% stake
Singapore: Fraud-hit Satyam Computer Services said it has received approval from SEBI to sell a 51% stake in the company in a global bidding process.
Source:Zee News(March 6,2009)
Sehwag and Tendulkar give India rollicking start
Wellington(IANS) India got off to a flier after winning the toss in the second One-Day International against New Zealand, racing to 130 one in 19 overs....
Source:Yahoo News(March 6,2009)
Man convicted of murdering Harry Potter film actor
A court convicted a man of murdering a teenage actor who acted in the latest Harry Potter film, during a fight last May outside a bar in Sidcup in southeast London.
Source:NDTV.com(March 6,2009)
BJP denies reports of Advani offering 25 seats to BJD
New Delhi: Amid hard bargaining for seats with its ally BJD in Orissa, the BJP on Friday denied reports that its senior leader L K Advani had offered 25 seats to BJD.
Source:Zee News(March 7,2009)
ICICI Bank cuts home loan rates for new clients
Two days after the Reserve Bank of India pared the benchmark lending rate, ICICI Bank (ICICIBANK.NS : 269.15 -0.9), the country's largest....
Source:Yahoo News(March 7,2009)
IPL on, but no T20 matches on day of counting
Indian Premier League (IPL) Commissioner Lalit Modi on Friday assured that there would be no matches in any city on the day of counting of votes.
Source:NDTV.com(March 7,2009)
Paparazzi chase Salman's auto!
The media loves Salman Khan. Where he goes, tamasha is bound to follow. And Sallu didn’t fail to disappoint.
Source:The Times Of India(March 7,2009)
Navin Patnaik's BJD may join Third Front today
Navin Patnaik's Biju Janta Dal may officially join the Third Front on Monday after splitting with BJP over seat-sharing issue.
Source:NDTV.com(March 9,2009)
RIL hits green barrier in CBM projects
NEW DELHI: Mukesh Ambani-controlled Reliance Industries Ltd appears to be in a spot over efforts to unlock gas trapped in layers of coal, or CBM (coal bed methane)....
Source:The Times Of India(March 9,2009)
Roddick clinches US victory over Switzerland
New York: Andy Roddick once again clinched a United States Davis Cup win when he beat Stanislas Wawrinka 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 on Sunday to give the Americans an unassailable 3-1 lead over Switzerland in their first-round tie.
Source:Zee News(March 9,2009)
'Little Zizou' - a comic insight into the world of Parsis
New Delhi(IANS) After penning award-winning scripts like 'Salaam Bombay!', 'Mississippi Masala' and 'The Namesake', writer-photographer....
Source:Yahoo News(March 9,2009)
Congress mounts 'allied war' on BJP
NEW DELHI: Just when NDA's challenge appears to be floundering, Congress has stepped up efforts to seal its alliances, with a feeling that a contrast of Mamata....
Source:The Times Of India(March 10,2009)
Mobile tariffs to fall as TRAI lowers charges
Telecom regulator TRAI on Monday slashed termination charges by 33 per cent, a move that would result in bringing down the mobile tariffs for consumers.
Source:NDTV.com(March 10,2009)
Sachin to sit out, changes likely
After a hard day's work on field, the Indians opted to unwind on Monday. While New Zealand spent the morning reviewing Sunday's game, the visiting team spent a day with a jet-boating...
Source:Yahoo News(March 10,2009)
Farah Khan choreographs Kylie's song for free
Mumbai: Farah Khan surprised debutant director Anthony D'Souza not just by agreeing to choreograph a song in his film "Blue" with Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue...
Source:Zee News(March 10,2009)
BJD confident of winning Orissa trust vote
Bhubaneswar: Orissa's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD), whose government has lost the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),vowed to win Wednesday's....
Source:Zee News(March 11,2009)
Sodexo tops menu with Rs 400-cr buyout
French global food and facilities management company Sodexo has taken over India's largest food and support services company, adhakrishna Hospitality Services (RKHS),...
Source:Yahoo News(March 11,2009)
Double for Podolski as Bayern set new record
MUNICH: Germany striker Lukas Podolski struck twice on Tuesday as Bayern Munich hammered Sporting Lisbon 7-1 to set a new Champions League record on their way to the quarter-finals.
Source:The Times Of India(March 11,2009)
Karan Johar ditches Yash Raj
Entertainment conglomerate Yash Raj Films (YRF) has withdrawn its over 10-year-old distribution deal with filmmaker Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, saying it is a "purely business decision".
Source:NDTV.com(March 11,2009)
Stage set for the launch of the Third Front
The stage is set for the launch of the Third Front which attempts to emerge as an alternative to the Congress and BJP.
Source:NDTV.com(March 12,2009)
Gates still world's richest; recession shrinks billionaires: Forbes
NEW YORK: US tycoons are back on top with Microsoft founder Bill Gates again the world's richest man in a year when even billionaires felt the heat of the global...
Source:The Times Of India(March 12,2009)
Federer-Nadal renew rivalry at Indian Wells
Indian Wells: Roger Federer, bested by Rafael Nadal in a five-set final at the Australian Open in January, is keen to renew his rivalry with his Spanish foe at the Indian Wells Masters series.
Source:Zee News(March 12,2009)
Big B's ALADIN on 24th July
Eros International has announced the worldwide release of Sujoy Ghosh's ALADIN on 24th July 2009.
Source:Yahoo News(March 12,2009)
Govinda doles out cash, EC to conduct inquiry
MUMBAI: Mulayam Singh is not the only politician in trouble with the Election Commission for allegedly distributing money during Holi festivities.
Source:The Times Of India(March 13,2009)
Madoff pleads guilty to huge financial swindle
Bernard Madoff pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges that he carried out an epic fraud that robbed investors around the world of billions of dollars,....
Source:NDTV.com(March 13,2009)
Wright reckons India coach Kirsten better than him
Hamilton,(PTI) Former India coach John Wright reckons incumbent Gary Kirsten is better than him as a motivator and says Mahendra Singh Dhoni's....
Source:Yahoo News(March 13,2009)
Freida Pinto could be next Bond girl
London: 'Slumdog Millionaire' star Freida Pinto may become the new Bond girl in the next spy adventure.
Source:Zee News(March 13,2009)
Pak Information Minister Sherry Rehman resigns
Islamabad: In a setback to Pakistan's ruling PPP, senior party leader and Information Minister Sherry Rehman on Friday resigned...
Source:Zee News(March 14,2009)
G20 rift deepens ahead of crisis response talks
HORSHAM, England (Reuters) - More money from G20 governments will give the world economy no more than a "sugar high" if banks are not stabilised,...
Source:Yahoo News(March 14,2009)
Home Ministry says no to revised dates for IPL
Home Ministry, keeping in mind the election scenario, has rejected the revised dates for Indian Premier League season 2 on Friday saying the new schedule is not feasible.
Source:NDTV.com(March 14,2009)
Leave me alone: AR Rahman
He returned home to a kind of hysterical fanfare that exhausted and alarmed him. Rahman has been beleaguered by a blitzkrieg of attention.
Source:The Times Of India(March 14,2009)
War within BJP intensifies; Jaitley may skip party meet
The war within the BJP between two of their top leaders, Arun Jaitley and Rajnath Singh, is intensifying.
Source:NDTV.com(March 17,2009)
Explore employment data collection from cos: Govt panel
New Delhi: To better reflect contribution of various kinds of savings and investments to the national economy, the high-level C Rangarajan...
Source:Zee News(March 17,2009)
Murray books fourth-round berth at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS: Fourth-seeded Briton Andy Murray advanced to the fourth round of the 4.5 million-dollar Indian Wells hardcourt tennis tournament on Monday...
Source:The Times Of India(March 17,2009)
Boney Kapoor-salman Khan WANTED on 3rd July!
They say perfect things take their own sweet time to happen! Hope the same holds true for the industry's renowned...
Source:Yahoo News(March 17,2009)
Congress humiliated by best friend Lalu
NEW DELHI: After BJP, it was Congress's turn to scream betrayal on Tuesday. The party was stunned when its partners - railway minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad and steel minister and LJP chief Ramvilas Paswan...
Source:The Times Of India(March 18,2009)
AIG execs should repent, not kill selves: US senator
US Senator Charles Grassley wants AIG executives to apologize for the collapse of the insurance giant — but said on Tuesday that "obviously" he didn't really mean that they should kill themselves.
Source:NDTV.com(March 18,2009)
India chase rare series win in New Zealand
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand claimed an early victory ahead of the opening test against India when they kicked out a proposal to delay the start of the match by an hour,...
Source:Yahoo News(March 18,2009)
Bobby Deol shot fight scenes in heavy rain for 'Ek..'
New Delhi: Bobby Deol didn't bother about the pouring rain and freezing temperature while shooting fight scenes in muddy fields for Sangeeth Sivan's....
Source:Zee News(March 18,2009)
Congress asks Pawar to come clear on PM issue
New Delhi: Trying to settle the issue once and for all, the Congress has asked its ally NCP leader Sharad Pawar to issue clarification on the PM issue...
Source:Zee News(March 19,2009)
'Turnaround could take 2-3 years'
Hemendra Kothari who straddled the investment banking and the securities market like a colossus for 40 years has seen the transformation...
Source:Yahoo News(March 19,2009)
India 278/4 at stumps, trail by 1 run
With the help of half-centuries from Tendulkar (70*), Gambhir (72) and Dravid (66), India were 278/4 when bad light called for an early close on Day 2 of the Hamilton Test.
Source:NDTV.com(March 19,2009)
Priyanka in Branson's fairy tale!
After flooding the sexy Bollywood actress with attention at a Dubai event recently, Branson is now keen on turning Priyanka into a comic-strip heroine for his publishing house.
Source:The Times Of India(March 19,2009)
Varun's judgement day at the Election Commission
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Varun Gandhi has to file a reply with the Election Commission on Friday, explaining his controversial speech in Pilibhit earlier in March.
Source:NDTV.com(March 20,2009)
Indian economy staring at deflation. Is it good news?
NEW DELHI: India is staring at deflation, or negative inflation, with the official inflation rate this week falling to 0.44% — the lowest since 1977. Food prices,....
Source:The Times Of India(March 20,2009)
NZ 75/3 at stumps on Day 3; trail by 166 runs
Hamilton: New Zealand were in deep trouble at the end of Day 3 as the scorecard read a bleak 75/3 with a 166 runs trail for the hosts.
Source:Zee News(March 20,2009)
STRAIGHT: As helter shelter as it can be
If there is one man who does not think twice before experimenting with his films it is Vinay Pathak. His ability to experiment with disruptive genre of films is what has made him gain foothold in the industry in quite a small time.
Source:Yahoo News(March 20,2009)
Sudarshan announces retirement, Mohan Bhagwat new RSS chief
NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief KS Sudarshan on Saturday announced his retirement giving health reasons.
Source:The Times Of India(March 21,2009)
Unorganised retail facing decline in business: Survey
New Delhi: Facing stiff competition from corporate retail outlets, hawkers and small shopkeepers are not only witnessing decline in business....
Source:Zee News(March 21,2009)
India wins 1st test by 10 wickets
Harbhajan Singh took six wickets for 63 runs as India beat New Zealand by 10 wickets in the first cricket test Saturday, posting its first test win in New Zealand in 33 years to lead the three-match series 1-0.
Source:Yahoo News(March 21,2009)
Kylie refused to meet Shah Rukh
Before leaving India, Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue said she was enamoured of all things Indian - from the food to the Taj Mahal. One person she refused to be charmed by was India's personal wonder - Shah Rukh Khan.
Source:NDTV.com(March 21,2009)
BJP likely to censure Varun: Reports
New Delhi: Founding it cornered over Varun Gandhi’s communal remarks, more so after the Election Commission found the young leader guilty of violating the model code of conduct,...
Source:Zee News(March 23,2009)
iGate exits race for Satyam
US software company iGate Corp on Friday pulled out of the bidding process for a controlling 31% stake in troubled software firm Satyam Computer Services (SATYAM.BO : 42.65 -1.25),...
Source:Yahoo News(March 23,2009)
Nadal wins Indian Wells ATP Masters title
World number one Rafael Nadal crushed Scotland's Andy Murray 6-1, 6-2 to win the Indian Wells ATP Masters series title.
Source:NDTV.com(March 23,2009)
Minissha to work with Benegal
Minissha Lamba’s excitement knows no bounds. And, naturally so. The actress is shooting for the great Shyam Benegal.
Source:The Times Of India(March 23,2009)
Full-blown war between BJP and EC over Varun Gandhi
A full blown conflict is now on between the BJP and the Election Commission over Varun Gandhi.
Source:NDTV.com(March 24,2009)
Nano's real & cool
UAfter almost half a decade of anticipation, Ratan Tata’s dream is a reality. The Nano is real — for everyone to sample in flesh and bone.
Source:The Times Of India(March 24,2009)
India, South Africa to play tri-series in Zimbabwe
Mumbai: South Africa and India will join hosts Zimbabwe for a one-day tri-series later this year, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said in a statement.
Source:Zee News(March 24,2009)
From a Wednesday to Friday
It's been a while since one has been priviledged to see so much of actor Naseeruddin Shah. It all began with Neeraj Pandey's A Wednesday, which released last year and created quite a stir.
Source:Yahoo News(March 24,2009)
Allahabad HC dismisses Varun Gandhi's appeal against FIR
NEW DELHI: The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday dismissed BJP candidate Varun Gandhi's petition seeking quashing of an FIR filed against him for his alleged communal speeches in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh.
Source:The Times Of India(March 25,2009)
Will the world switch to a new currency?
China’s central bank has called for the creation of a new global currency as an alternative to the dollar, in the latest sign of that country's growing assertiveness on the international stage.
Source:NDTV.com(March 25,2009)
India looks for series win, NZ looks to learn
New Zealand will attempt to bridge a broad gulf of experience between itself and the Indian cricket team in the second test match starting at Napier on Thursday.
Source:Yahoo News(March 25,2009)
I can never make a film without Shah Rukh, says Karan Johar
Mumbai: In Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar’s camaraderie is not just an actor-director relationship but a ‘very close’ friendship.
Source:Zee News(March 25,2009)
BSP Minister get notice, FIR against party MLA
Lucknow: UP Minister Jaiveer Singh has been slapped with a notice for violation of model code of conduct while an FIR has been lodged against a party MLA...
Source:Zee News(March 30,2009)
Come Apr, inter-bank ATM usage becomes charge free
Come April 1, the RBI ruling to throw open the usage of ATMs owned by a particular bank to the customers of another bank free, will come into force.
Source:Yahoo News(March 30,2009)
Gambhir's perseverance forces draw
NAPIER: India's formidable batsmen showed remarkable tenacity as the visitors returned from the brink of disaster to save the second Test and maintain their 1-0 lead...
Source:The Times Of India(March 30,2009)
Salman woos voters for Congress
Bollywood star Salman Khan spent his weekend wooing voters for Congress nominee Anu Tandon in this Lok Sabha constituency of Uttar Pradesh.
Source:NDTV.com(March 30,2009)
India rubbishes third party mediation in talks with Pak
Sending out a clear message to the US, India on Monday opposed any third party mediation in its ties with Pakistan and ruled out resumption of composite dialogue...
Source:NDTV.com(March 31,2009)
Sony keeps IPL rights with new deal
MUMBAI: After a tough fight for the Indian Premier League (IPL), broadcaster Sony Entertainment Television, now known as Multi Screen Media(MSM), has managed to keep the IPL rights after entering into a fresh deal.
Source:The Times Of India(March 31,2009)
Table Tennis to go ahead without 'Speed Glue'
Paris: Risks of birth defects, nervous system and lung problems brought about the end of the "speed glue" era in table tennis and next month's world championships....
Source:Zee News(March 31,2009)
It's Shah Rukh all the way at Poland's Bollywood fest
Warsaw (IANS) Shah Rukh Khan once again stole the hearts of the Polish fans with his performance in 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' at the Second Bollywood Film Festival...
Source:Yahoo News(March 31,2009)
PM says Pakistan epicentre of world terrorism
LONDON: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh described Pakistan as the "epicentre of terrorism in the world" and said it had failed to take effective action against militants...
Source:The Times Of India(April 1,2009)
Travel cos launch women-only packages
Even in these times of recession, women can be big spenders. At a time when most people are cutting costs on leisure,....
Source:NDTV.com(April 1,2009)
A different quartet is dominating Indian cricket
At their peak for a decade from the late sixties the famous spin quartet could be relied upon to play the rescue act to perfection.
Source:Yahoo News(April 1,2009)
Madonna's adopted son meets biological father
London: Pop superstar Madonna's adopted son David Banda met his real father in Malawi but could not recognise him.
Source:Zee News(April 1,2009)
NDA may have minor edge over UPA: Survey
New Delhi: The opposition BJP-led NDA is expected to have a minor edge over Congress-led UPA in the Lok Sabha elections, a pre-poll survey has claimed.
Source:Zee News(April 6,2009)
New models keeping car market alive
New car models have continuously brought excitement into the already suffering Indian auto sector in the last one-quarter.
Source:NDTV.com(April 6,2009)
India in command after Gambhir hits ton
Wellington(IANS) A stroke-filled century from Gautam Gambhir helped India strengthen their position on the third day as the visitors took a 531-run lead...
Source:Yahoo News(April 6,2009)
Madonna leaves Malawi after adoption setback
Madonna left Malawi on her private jet after being rebuffed in an attempt to adopt a second child from the poor African nation, air traffic control officials said.
Source:The Times Of India(April 6,2009)
UP-Bihar troika rally in Saifai today
The Bihar-Uttar Pradesh troika, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Ram Vilas Paswan and Mulayam Singh Yadav, are holding their first joint rally at Saifai in Uttar Pradesh.
Source:NDTV.com(April 9,2009)
Satyam case set for trial
HYDERABAD: The stage is set for the multi-crore Satyam fraud case to go to trial with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filing its charge sheet...
Source:The Times Of India(April 9,2009)
Sania-Chuang enter quarter-finals in Florida
Florida: Sania Mirza and her Chinese Taipei partner Chia-Jung Chuang reached the doubles quarter-finals of the USD 220,000 MPS Group Championships here, but not before some late scares.
Source:Zee News(April 9,2009)
Rani Mukherjee's toned figure revealed!
Tinsel town's original queen Rani Mukherji who had been lying low for sometime now and almost seemed to be vanished from the Bollywood front...
Source:Yahoo News(April 9,2009)
Fiji military chief back as prime minister
SUVA: Fiji military chief Commodore Frank Bainimarama was reappointed as prime minister Saturday — 24 hours after the president of the volatile....
Source:The Times Of India(April 11,2009)
RBI modifies loan restructuring formula
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has provided a breather to banks by revising the method of calculating the current value of restructured loans...
Source:Yahoo News(April 11,2009)
Gagan fetches bronze at ISSF World Cup
Indian shooting star Gagan Narang on Friday won the bronze medal in the men's 10 meter air rifle event of the first ISSF World Cup of the year in Chongwon, Korea.
Source:NDTV.com(April 11,2009)
No more films after 'My Name Is Khan': 'Slumdog' kid
Mumbai: After playing the 'middle' Jamal in "Slumdog Millionaire", Tanay Cheda is set to star in "My Name Is Khan" in which his grownup version will be essayed by no less than Shah Rukh Khan.
Source:Zee News(April 11,2009)
Left pains may translate into Didi's gains
NEW DELHI: Her political journey has been a roller-coaster ride. Mamata Banerjee, the lone enduring symbol of Opposition politics in Bengal,...
Source:The Times Of India(March 6,2009)
PM has authorised govt to bid for Bapu's artefacts: Soni
Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Ambika Soni has told NDTV that the Indian government will do everything possible to ensure that Mahatma Gandhi's belongings...
Source:NDTV.com(March 5,2009)
Dismantle terrorist infrastructure: Pranab to Pak
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday expressed shock at the attack on Sri Lankan cricketers near Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium,...
Source:Zee News(March 3,2009)
Parties begin pre-poll jostling
NASHIK/NEW DELHI: On the eve of the announcement of Lok Sabha elections, political parties swung into action, resorting to both sweet talk and thinly-veiled....
Source:The Times Of India(March 2,2009)
BJD confident of winning Orissa trust vote
Bhubaneswar: Orissa's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD), whose government has lost the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),vowed to win Wednesday's....
Source:Zee News(March 11,2009)
Congress mounts 'allied war' on BJP
NEW DELHI: Just when NDA's challenge appears to be floundering, Congress has stepped up efforts to seal its alliances, with a feeling that a contrast of Mamata....
Source:The Times Of India(March 10,2009)
Navin Patnaik's BJD may join Third Front today
Navin Patnaik's Biju Janta Dal may officially join the Third Front on Monday after splitting with BJP over seat-sharing issue.
Source:NDTV.com(March 9,2009)
BJP denies reports of Advani offering 25 seats to BJD
New Delhi: Amid hard bargaining for seats with its ally BJD in Orissa, the BJP on Friday denied reports that its senior leader L K Advani had offered 25 seats to BJD.
Source:Zee News(March 7,2009)
War within BJP intensifies; Jaitley may skip party meet
The war within the BJP between two of their top leaders, Arun Jaitley and Rajnath Singh, is intensifying.
Source:NDTV.com(March 17,2009)
Pak Information Minister Sherry Rehman resigns
Islamabad: In a setback to Pakistan's ruling PPP, senior party leader and Information Minister Sherry Rehman on Friday resigned...
Source:Zee News(March 14,2009)
Govinda doles out cash, EC to conduct inquiry
MUMBAI: Mulayam Singh is not the only politician in trouble with the Election Commission for allegedly distributing money during Holi festivities.
Source:The Times Of India(March 13,2009)
Stage set for the launch of the Third Front
The stage is set for the launch of the Third Front which attempts to emerge as an alternative to the Congress and BJP.
Source:NDTV.com(March 12,2009)
BJP likely to censure Varun: Reports
New Delhi: Founding it cornered over Varun Gandhi’s communal remarks, more so after the Election Commission found the young leader guilty of violating the model code of conduct,...
Source:Zee News(March 23,2009)
Sudarshan announces retirement, Mohan Bhagwat new RSS chief
NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief KS Sudarshan on Saturday announced his retirement giving health reasons.
Source:The Times Of India(March 21,2009)
Varun's judgement day at the Election Commission
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Varun Gandhi has to file a reply with the Election Commission on Friday, explaining his controversial speech in Pilibhit earlier in March.
Source:NDTV.com(March 20,2009)
Congress asks Pawar to come clear on PM issue
New Delhi: Trying to settle the issue once and for all, the Congress has asked its ally NCP leader Sharad Pawar to issue clarification on the PM issue...
Source:Zee News(March 19,2009)
India rubbishes third party mediation in talks with Pak
Sending out a clear message to the US, India on Monday opposed any third party mediation in its ties with Pakistan and ruled out resumption of composite dialogue...
Source:NDTV.com(March 31,2009)
BSP Minister get notice, FIR against party MLA
Lucknow: UP Minister Jaiveer Singh has been slapped with a notice for violation of model code of conduct while an FIR has been lodged against a party MLA...
Source:Zee News(March 30,2009)
Allahabad HC dismisses Varun Gandhi's appeal against FIR
NEW DELHI: The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday dismissed BJP candidate Varun Gandhi's petition seeking quashing of an FIR filed against him for his alleged communal speeches in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh.
Source:The Times Of India(March 25,2009)
Full-blown war between BJP and EC over Varun Gandhi
A full blown conflict is now on between the BJP and the Election Commission over Varun Gandhi.
Source:NDTV.com(March 24,2009)
Fiji military chief back as prime minister
SUVA: Fiji military chief Commodore Frank Bainimarama was reappointed as prime minister Saturday — 24 hours after the president of the volatile....
Source:The Times Of India(April 11,2009)
UP-Bihar troika rally in Saifai today
The Bihar-Uttar Pradesh troika, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Ram Vilas Paswan and Mulayam Singh Yadav, are holding their first joint rally at Saifai in Uttar Pradesh.
Source:NDTV.com(April 9,2009)
NDA may have minor edge over UPA: Survey
New Delhi: The opposition BJP-led NDA is expected to have a minor edge over Congress-led UPA in the Lok Sabha elections, a pre-poll survey has claimed.
Source:Zee News(April 6,2009)
PM says Pakistan epicentre of world terrorism
LONDON: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh described Pakistan as the "epicentre of terrorism in the world" and said it had failed to take effective action against militants...
Source:The Times Of India(April 1,2009)
Satyam gets SEBI's approval to sell 51% stake
Singapore: Fraud-hit Satyam Computer Services said it has received approval from SEBI to sell a 51% stake in the company in a global bidding process.
Source:Zee News(March 6,2009)
China reaffirms 8% GDP growth target; ups rural economy spending
BEIJING: China expects to achieve 8 percent economic growth this year, Premier Wen Jiabao told the National People's Congress, the country's rubber stamp parliament, on Thursday.
Source:The Times Of India(March 5,2009)
Tata Motors in talks to raise $100 mln - report
Tata Motors, India's largest vehicle maker, is in talks to raise about $100 million by selling a stake in a group firm, the Economic Times reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the situation.
Source:Yahoo News(March 3,2009)
RIL-RPL merger swap ratio fixed at 16:1
The Board of Directors of Reliance Industries and its refinery subsidiary RPL today approved the merger of the two firms, creating one of the world's largest...
Source:NDTV.com(March 2,2009)
Sodexo tops menu with Rs 400-cr buyout
French global food and facilities management company Sodexo has taken over India's largest food and support services company, adhakrishna Hospitality Services (RKHS),...
Source:Yahoo News(March 11,2009)
Mobile tariffs to fall as TRAI lowers charges
Telecom regulator TRAI on Monday slashed termination charges by 33 per cent, a move that would result in bringing down the mobile tariffs for consumers.
Source:NDTV.com(March 10,2009)
RIL hits green barrier in CBM projects
NEW DELHI: Mukesh Ambani-controlled Reliance Industries Ltd appears to be in a spot over efforts to unlock gas trapped in layers of coal, or CBM (coal bed methane)....
Source:The Times Of India(March 9,2009)
ICICI Bank cuts home loan rates for new clients
Two days after the Reserve Bank of India pared the benchmark lending rate, ICICI Bank (ICICIBANK.NS : 269.15 -0.9), the country's largest....
Source:Yahoo News(March 7,2009)
Explore employment data collection from cos: Govt panel
New Delhi: To better reflect contribution of various kinds of savings and investments to the national economy, the high-level C Rangarajan...
Source:Zee News(March 17,2009)
G20 rift deepens ahead of crisis response talks
HORSHAM, England (Reuters) - More money from G20 governments will give the world economy no more than a "sugar high" if banks are not stabilised,...
Source:Yahoo News(March 14,2009)
Madoff pleads guilty to huge financial swindle
Bernard Madoff pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges that he carried out an epic fraud that robbed investors around the world of billions of dollars,....
Source:NDTV.com(March 13,2009)
Gates still world's richest; recession shrinks billionaires: Forbes
NEW YORK: US tycoons are back on top with Microsoft founder Bill Gates again the world's richest man in a year when even billionaires felt the heat of the global...
Source:The Times Of India(March 12,2009)
iGate exits race for Satyam
US software company iGate Corp on Friday pulled out of the bidding process for a controlling 31% stake in troubled software firm Satyam Computer Services (SATYAM.BO : 42.65 -1.25),...
Source:Yahoo News(March 23,2009)
Unorganised retail facing decline in business: Survey
New Delhi: Facing stiff competition from corporate retail outlets, hawkers and small shopkeepers are not only witnessing decline in business....
Source:Zee News(March 21,2009)
Indian economy staring at deflation. Is it good news?
NEW DELHI: India is staring at deflation, or negative inflation, with the official inflation rate this week falling to 0.44% — the lowest since 1977. Food prices,....
Source:The Times Of India(March 20,2009)
'Turnaround could take 2-3 years'
Hemendra Kothari who straddled the investment banking and the securities market like a colossus for 40 years has seen the transformation...
Source:Yahoo News(March 19,2009)
Sony keeps IPL rights with new deal
MUMBAI: After a tough fight for the Indian Premier League (IPL), broadcaster Sony Entertainment Television, now known as Multi Screen Media(MSM), has managed to keep the IPL rights after entering into a fresh deal.
Source:The Times Of India(March 31,2009)
Come Apr, inter-bank ATM usage becomes charge free
Come April 1, the RBI ruling to throw open the usage of ATMs owned by a particular bank to the customers of another bank free, will come into force.
Source:Yahoo News(March 30,2009)
Will the world switch to a new currency?
China’s central bank has called for the creation of a new global currency as an alternative to the dollar, in the latest sign of that country's growing assertiveness on the international stage.
Source:NDTV.com(March 25,2009)
Nano's real & cool
UAfter almost half a decade of anticipation, Ratan Tata’s dream is a reality. The Nano is real — for everyone to sample in flesh and bone.
Source:The Times Of India(March 24,2009)
RBI modifies loan restructuring formula
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has provided a breather to banks by revising the method of calculating the current value of restructured loans...
Source:Yahoo News(April 11,2009)
Satyam case set for trial
HYDERABAD: The stage is set for the multi-crore Satyam fraud case to go to trial with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filing its charge sheet...
Source:The Times Of India(April 9,2009)
New models keeping car market alive
New car models have continuously brought excitement into the already suffering Indian auto sector in the last one-quarter.
Source:NDTV.com(April 6,2009)
Travel cos launch women-only packages
Even in these times of recession, women can be big spenders. At a time when most people are cutting costs on leisure,....
Source:NDTV.com(April 1,2009)
Sehwag and Tendulkar give India rollicking start
Wellington(IANS) India got off to a flier after winning the toss in the second One-Day International against New Zealand, racing to 130 one in 19 overs....
Source:Yahoo News(March 6,2009)
I had warned Lankans of security lapse in Pakistan: Dickason
Melbourne: Leading security adviser Reg Dickason has revealed that he had warned Sri Lankan Cricketers Association about the security situation....
Source:Zee News(March 5,2009)
Lankan team attacked in Lahore, Pak tour called off
Five Sri Lankan cricket players have been injured in a terror attack in area around Liberty Market near Gaddafi stadium in Lahore, Pakistan.
Source:NDTV.com(March 3,2009)
'It is a different joy scoring abroad'
As he prepares to leave for the Test series, VVS Laxman talks to Devendra Pandeyabout unfinished business in New Zealand.
Source:Yahoo News(March 2,2009)
Double for Podolski as Bayern set new record
MUNICH: Germany striker Lukas Podolski struck twice on Tuesday as Bayern Munich hammered Sporting Lisbon 7-1 to set a new Champions League record on their way to the quarter-finals.
Source:The Times Of India(March 11,2009)
Sachin to sit out, changes likely
After a hard day's work on field, the Indians opted to unwind on Monday. While New Zealand spent the morning reviewing Sunday's game, the visiting team spent a day with a jet-boating...
Source:Yahoo News(March 10,2009)
Roddick clinches US victory over Switzerland
New York: Andy Roddick once again clinched a United States Davis Cup win when he beat Stanislas Wawrinka 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 on Sunday to give the Americans an unassailable 3-1 lead over Switzerland in their first-round tie.
Source:Zee News(March 9,2009)
IPL on, but no T20 matches on day of counting
Indian Premier League (IPL) Commissioner Lalit Modi on Friday assured that there would be no matches in any city on the day of counting of votes.
Source:NDTV.com(March 7,2009)
Murray books fourth-round berth at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS: Fourth-seeded Briton Andy Murray advanced to the fourth round of the 4.5 million-dollar Indian Wells hardcourt tennis tournament on Monday...
Source:The Times Of India(March 17,2009)
Home Ministry says no to revised dates for IPL
Home Ministry, keeping in mind the election scenario, has rejected the revised dates for Indian Premier League season 2 on Friday saying the new schedule is not feasible.
Source:NDTV.com(March 14,2009)
Wright reckons India coach Kirsten better than him
Hamilton,(PTI) Former India coach John Wright reckons incumbent Gary Kirsten is better than him as a motivator and says Mahendra Singh Dhoni's....
Source:Yahoo News(March 13,2009)
Federer-Nadal renew rivalry at Indian Wells
Indian Wells: Roger Federer, bested by Rafael Nadal in a five-set final at the Australian Open in January, is keen to renew his rivalry with his Spanish foe at the Indian Wells Masters series.
Source:Zee News(March 12,2009)
Nadal wins Indian Wells ATP Masters title
World number one Rafael Nadal crushed Scotland's Andy Murray 6-1, 6-2 to win the Indian Wells ATP Masters series title.
Source:NDTV.com(March 23,2009)
India wins 1st test by 10 wickets
Harbhajan Singh took six wickets for 63 runs as India beat New Zealand by 10 wickets in the first cricket test Saturday, posting its first test win in New Zealand in 33 years to lead the three-match series 1-0.
Source:Yahoo News(March 21,2009)
NZ 75/3 at stumps on Day 3; trail by 166 runs
Hamilton: New Zealand were in deep trouble at the end of Day 3 as the scorecard read a bleak 75/3 with a 166 runs trail for the hosts.
Source:Zee News(March 20,2009)
India 278/4 at stumps, trail by 1 run
With the help of half-centuries from Tendulkar (70*), Gambhir (72) and Dravid (66), India were 278/4 when bad light called for an early close on Day 2 of the Hamilton Test.
Source:NDTV.com(March 19,2009)
Table Tennis to go ahead without 'Speed Glue'
Paris: Risks of birth defects, nervous system and lung problems brought about the end of the "speed glue" era in table tennis and next month's world championships....
Source:Zee News(March 31,2009)
Gambhir's perseverance forces draw
NAPIER: India's formidable batsmen showed remarkable tenacity as the visitors returned from the brink of disaster to save the second Test and maintain their 1-0 lead...
Source:The Times Of India(March 30,2009)
India looks for series win, NZ looks to learn
New Zealand will attempt to bridge a broad gulf of experience between itself and the Indian cricket team in the second test match starting at Napier on Thursday.
Source:Yahoo News(March 25,2009)
India, South Africa to play tri-series in Zimbabwe
Mumbai: South Africa and India will join hosts Zimbabwe for a one-day tri-series later this year, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said in a statement.
Source:Zee News(March 24,2009)
Gagan fetches bronze at ISSF World Cup
Indian shooting star Gagan Narang on Friday won the bronze medal in the men's 10 meter air rifle event of the first ISSF World Cup of the year in Chongwon, Korea.
Source:NDTV.com(April 11,2009)
Sania-Chuang enter quarter-finals in Florida
Florida: Sania Mirza and her Chinese Taipei partner Chia-Jung Chuang reached the doubles quarter-finals of the USD 220,000 MPS Group Championships here, but not before some late scares.
Source:Zee News(April 9,2009)
India in command after Gambhir hits ton
Wellington(IANS) A stroke-filled century from Gautam Gambhir helped India strengthen their position on the third day as the visitors took a 531-run lead...
Source:Yahoo News(April 6,2009)
A different quartet is dominating Indian cricket
At their peak for a decade from the late sixties the famous spin quartet could be relied upon to play the rescue act to perfection.
Source:Yahoo News(April 1,2009)
Man convicted of murdering Harry Potter film actor
A court convicted a man of murdering a teenage actor who acted in the latest Harry Potter film, during a fight last May outside a bar in Sidcup in southeast London.
Source:NDTV.com(March 6,2009)
Sanjay Dutt seeks suspension of conviction to fight elections
New Delhi(IANS) Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt Thursday moved the Supreme Court seeking suspension of his conviction for possessing firearms during the 1993 Mumbai serial terror bombings...
Source:Yahoo News(March 5,2009)
Asin: I’m here to stay
Asin received the Best Debutante Award, but the lovely girl felt a bit “weird” about it.
Source:The Times Of India(March 3,2009)
Sonam loves being compared to Hollywood diva Penelope Cruz
Mumbai: Actress Sonam Kapoor is certainly becoming a hit with several Bollywood directors approaching her for their upcoming ventures.
Source:Zee News(March 2,2009)
Karan Johar ditches Yash Raj
Entertainment conglomerate Yash Raj Films (YRF) has withdrawn its over 10-year-old distribution deal with filmmaker Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, saying it is a "purely business decision".
Source:NDTV.com(March 11,2009)
Farah Khan choreographs Kylie's song for free
Mumbai: Farah Khan surprised debutant director Anthony D'Souza not just by agreeing to choreograph a song in his film "Blue" with Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue...
Source:Zee News(March 10,2009)
'Little Zizou' - a comic insight into the world of Parsis
New Delhi(IANS) After penning award-winning scripts like 'Salaam Bombay!', 'Mississippi Masala' and 'The Namesake', writer-photographer....
Source:Yahoo News(March 9,2009)
Paparazzi chase Salman's auto!
The media loves Salman Khan. Where he goes, tamasha is bound to follow. And Sallu didn’t fail to disappoint.
Source:The Times Of India(March 7,2009)
Boney Kapoor-salman Khan WANTED on 3rd July!
They say perfect things take their own sweet time to happen! Hope the same holds true for the industry's renowned...
Source:Yahoo News(March 17,2009)
Leave me alone: AR Rahman
He returned home to a kind of hysterical fanfare that exhausted and alarmed him. Rahman has been beleaguered by a blitzkrieg of attention.
Source:The Times Of India(March 14,2009)
Freida Pinto could be next Bond girl
London: 'Slumdog Millionaire' star Freida Pinto may become the new Bond girl in the next spy adventure.
Source:Zee News(March 13,2009)
Big B's ALADIN on 24th July
Eros International has announced the worldwide release of Sujoy Ghosh's ALADIN on 24th July 2009.
Source:Yahoo News(March 12,2009)
Minissha to work with Benegal
Minissha Lamba’s excitement knows no bounds. And, naturally so. The actress is shooting for the great Shyam Benegal.
Source:The Times Of India(March 23,2009)
Kylie refused to meet Shah Rukh
Before leaving India, Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue said she was enamoured of all things Indian - from the food to the Taj Mahal. One person she refused to be charmed by was India's personal wonder - Shah Rukh Khan.
Source:NDTV.com(March 21,2009)
STRAIGHT: As helter shelter as it can be
If there is one man who does not think twice before experimenting with his films it is Vinay Pathak. His ability to experiment with disruptive genre of films is what has made him gain foothold in the industry in quite a small time.
Source:Yahoo News(March 20,2009)
Priyanka in Branson's fairy tale!
After flooding the sexy Bollywood actress with attention at a Dubai event recently, Branson is now keen on turning Priyanka into a comic-strip heroine for his publishing house.
Source:The Times Of India(March 19,2009)
It's Shah Rukh all the way at Poland's Bollywood fest
Warsaw (IANS) Shah Rukh Khan once again stole the hearts of the Polish fans with his performance in 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' at the Second Bollywood Film Festival...
Source:Yahoo News(March 31,2009)
Salman woos voters for Congress
Bollywood star Salman Khan spent his weekend wooing voters for Congress nominee Anu Tandon in this Lok Sabha constituency of Uttar Pradesh.
Source:NDTV.com(March 30,2009)
I can never make a film without Shah Rukh, says Karan Johar
Mumbai: In Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar’s camaraderie is not just an actor-director relationship but a ‘very close’ friendship.
Source:Zee News(March 25,2009)
From a Wednesday to Friday
It's been a while since one has been priviledged to see so much of actor Naseeruddin Shah. It all began with Neeraj Pandey's A Wednesday, which released last year and created quite a stir.
Source:Yahoo News(March 24,2009)
No more films after 'My Name Is Khan': 'Slumdog' kid
Mumbai: After playing the 'middle' Jamal in "Slumdog Millionaire", Tanay Cheda is set to star in "My Name Is Khan" in which his grownup version will be essayed by no less than Shah Rukh Khan.
Source:Zee News(April 11,2009)
Rani Mukherjee's toned figure revealed!
Tinsel town's original queen Rani Mukherji who had been lying low for sometime now and almost seemed to be vanished from the Bollywood front...
Source:Yahoo News(April 9,2009)
Madonna leaves Malawi after adoption setback
Madonna left Malawi on her private jet after being rebuffed in an attempt to adopt a second child from the poor African nation, air traffic control officials said.
Source:The Times Of India(April 6,2009)
Madonna's adopted son meets biological father
London: Pop superstar Madonna's adopted son David Banda met his real father in Malawi but could not recognise him.
Source:Zee News(April 1,2009)
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