India

Will Odisha Govt Release Dreaded Maoist to Free BJD MLA?

With attempts to free the abducted Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka proving futile, speculations are doing the rounds that the Odisha government might consider releasing dreaded Maoist Chenda Bhushanam alias Ghasi to secure the release of the MLA.

Apr 14, 2012

Moderate Intensity Earthquakes Rock Maharashtra, Gujarat

Two moderate intensity earthquakes struck Maharashtra and Gujarat on Saturday morning.

Apr 14, 2012

SC Upholds Right To Education Act; 25 Percent Reservation For Poor Children

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the cabinet's decision in implementing the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act 2009 as it directed all the schools including those owned by private organisations to provide 25 percent of free seats for the kids hailing from socially and economically backward classes.

Apr 14, 2012

Bollywood Wrap Up: Shah Rukh Khan Detained In US, 'Housefull 2' Collects Rs 72 Crore

The Big news from Bollywood for the day is that actor Shah Rukh Khan was detained in an U.S Airport for two hours on his way to Yale University to address a group of students at the university.

Apr 13, 2012

Online Censorship: Google India Dropped From Legal Suit

A Delhi court on Friday dropped Google India from a civil law suit. However, Google India's parent company in the US is remaining as one of websites accused of carrying offensive contents.

Apr 13, 2012

Aarushi Murder Case: SC Tells CBI Not to Arrest Nupur

Ending speculations that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) might arrest Nupur Talwar outside the court, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the CBI not to arrest her till it hears her plea for anticipatory bail and stay on non-bailable warrant in connection to the double murder case.

Apr 13, 2012

Odisha Abduction Crisis: CM to Meet Police Officials

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is scheduled to attend a high-level meeting with senior police officers and administration officials on Friday, a day after the Maoists freed its Italian hostage.

Apr 13, 2012

'No Illegality In Allotting Land To President Pratibha Patil'

The President of India's Secretariat in a statement on Thursday rubbished all the allegations against President Pratibha Patil over a land row as "factually incorrect and malicious."

Apr 13, 2012

Say Cheers With Beer and Sharpen up Your Mind, Says Research

Drinking two pints of beer or two medium glasses of wine alcohol can sharpens your mind, say researchers.

Apr 13, 2012

Aarushi Murder Case: SC to Hear Nupur Talwar's Plea Today

All eyes are on the Supreme Court, as it will hear Nupur Talwar's plea on Friday seeking a stay on the non-bailable warrant issued against her by a trial court in connection with her daughter Aarushi's murder case.

Apr 13, 2012

Shah Rukh Detained For 2 Hours At New York Airport; U.S. Expresses Regret

The US Immigration guys have always been notorious in treating a few of the well-known Indian personalities, in order to meet their country's "highly sophisticated" security standards. There are many instances at US airports in which Indian celebrities, scientists and diplomats have received an undesirable welcome.

Apr 13, 2012

New Mothers In Bollywood: How They Are Enjoying The New Roles

With the recent birth of actress Celina Jaitly's twin baby boys the Bollywood bandwagon of mothers has increased. The 30-year-old actress gave birth to two twins, Winston and Viraaj last month (March 24)

Apr 13, 2012

Google Art Project Launched in India

Google has extended its Google Art Project to India by joining hands with two institutions under the Ministry of culture, namely national museum and National Gallery of Modern Art. The project provide a unique online platform for museums around the world to present their art work.

Apr 13, 2012

Shah Rukh Khan Lands in Legal Trouble for Public Smoking

Shah Rukh Khan has put himself in to legal trouble for smoking publicly during the IPL match in Jaipur.

Apr 13, 2012

Aarushi Murder Case: CBI Sleuths Reach Nupur Talwar's Doorsteps With Non-Bailable Arrest Warrant

A CBI team on Thursday reached the residence of Nupur Talwar in Hauz Khas area in New Delhi to arrest her following a non-bailable warrant issued against her by a Ghaziabad on Wednesday.

Apr 12, 2012