India

'The Dirty Picture' Fetch Rs 9 Crore on Opening Day

Milan Luthria's "The Dirty Picture" had a thunderous opening Friday. Breaking the stereotype that heroine-oriented films don't fetch at the box office, it netted Rs 9-10 crore in India.

Dec 3, 2011

Movie Review: 'The Dirty Picture' is an Exceptional Biopic

Have you heard of Silk Smitha, 1980s enchanter and South India's sex siren? If yes, you might be curious to know about her raise to fame and fall - followed by her tragic death. If you want to know the naked truth about Silk Smitha, watch " The Dirty Picture."

Dec 2, 2011

No Rollback on FDI in Retail: Govt

The opposition parties and allies of the UPA government are against retail reform but the government is not ready for a rollback. The government wants FDI in retail sector to boost India's economy.

Dec 2, 2011

RBI's Reference Rate for Dollar Today

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday fixed the reference rate for the US dollar at 51.3523 rupees and the euro at 69.1380 rupees.

Dec 2, 2011

'Dirty Picture' Set for Release

Director Milan Luthria's upcoming film "Dirty Picture" is all set for Friday release. The film is based on the life of South Indian actress Vijayalakshmi better known as Silk Smitha.

Dec 1, 2011

Sri Lanka is Less Corrupt than India: Report

Transparency International's (TI) Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for 2011 shows Sri Lanka to be less corrupt than India. According to the data, China is also ranked better.

Dec 1, 2011

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ISI Has Reactivated Terrorist Training Camps in Pok: Minister

Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan has reactivated terrorist training camps in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK), says Minister of State of Home Affairs, Jitendra Singh.

Nov 30, 2011

1 Killed as Bomb Blast Rocks Imphal in Manipur

One person was killed and four others were injured in a bomb blast in Imphal, the capital city of Manipur, Wednesday.

Nov 30, 2011

Bangalore Has Best Quality of Living Among Indian Cities: Report

According to the results of the latest global survey, conducted by Mercer (a global HR consultancy), Bangalore ranks 141 in its "Quality of Living List" for 2011

Nov 30, 2011

Govt in a Fix over Retail Reform; PM Promises Better Future for Farmers

The UPA government is in a fix following its decision to allow Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail sector.

Nov 30, 2011

RBI's Reference Rate for Dollar Today

The Reserve Bank of India Wednesday fixed the reference rate for the U.S. dollar at 52.1650 rupees and the euro at 69.4735 rupees.

Nov 30, 2011

RBI's Reference Rate for Dollar Today (Nov 29, 2011)

The Reserve Bank of India Friday fixed the reference rate for the US dollar at 52.1665 rupees and the euro at 69.4263 rupees.

Nov 29, 2011

High Court Grants Bail to Kanimozhi and Four Others, Behura Denied

The Delhi High Court, on Monday, granted bail to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP, Kanimozhi; the Chief of Kalaignar TV, Sharad Kumar; Cineyug Film's Karim Morani; and the Directors of Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables Pvt. Ltd., Asif Balwa and Rajiv B Agarwal. Former Telecom Secertary, Siddharth Behura was denied bail.

Nov 28, 2011

RBI Fixes Reference Rate for Dollar, Euro

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Friday fixed the reference rate for the U.S. dollar at 51.9830 rupees and the euro at 69.1243 rupees.

Nov 28, 2011

Anna Hazare to Hold Protest at Jantar Mantar on Dec. 11

In a bid to pressure on the Parliamentary standing committee, the anti- corruption crusader Anna Hazare has decided to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on Dec. 11.

Nov 28, 2011