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Pay Commission suggests 40 percent hike for bureaucrats Posted: 24 Mar 2008 03:32 AM CDT An estimated four million employees of the central government will get up to 40 percent hike with effect from Jan 1, 2006, if the recommendations of the Sixth Pay Commission submitted Monday is accepted.

India's Pay Commission suggests hefty salary hikes Posted: 24 Mar 2008 05:30 AM CDT Hefty salary hikes await some four million employees of the Indian central government with effect from January 2006 if the recommendations of the sixth Pay Commission get the official nod.

40 percent pay hike recommended for defence personnel Posted: 24 Mar 2008 08:32 AM CDT The Sixth Pay Commission has recommended a 40 percent across-the-board pay hike for defence personnel, and has suggested a fixed monthly salary of Rs.90,000 for the heads of the army, navy and air force.

My dream role is to play a prostitute: Bobby Darling Posted: 23 Mar 2008 11:31 PM CDT TV and film actor Bobby Darling - whose original name is Pankaj Sharma and who likes to be referred to as she rather than he - has made homosexuality almost acceptable to her fans. And now she wants to play a prostitute.

Andhra chief minister's son launches new Telugu daily Posted: 24 Mar 2008 03:32 AM CDT A new Telugu daily Sakshi has been launched in Andhra Pradesh by Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy's son Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, who stressed that it would not be a mouthpiece of the Congress party.

Lara Dutta pulls out of Bachchans' world tour Posted: 24 Mar 2008 06:01 AM CDT Bollywood actress Lara Dutta, who was all set to accompany Bachchans on their much talked-about world tour 'Unforgettable Show', has cancelled her plans because of knee injury.

New airport to improve Hyderabad's brand image Posted: 24 Mar 2008 02:00 AM CDT With the new international airport commencing operations near here, the brand image of Hyderabad is to go up, attracting more investment in IT, biotechnology and other industries.

10 Mumbai bar girls held for nude dances in Delhi Posted: 24 Mar 2008 11:30 AM CDT Suresh Kumar, who organised nude dance shows for his customers in the capital for seven months, ran out of his luck when the police arrested 10 semi-nude bar dancers and nine of his clients from a hotel, officials said Monday.

One-year-old boy 'marries' dog for health and wealth Posted: 24 Mar 2008 04:31 AM CDT Tribal residents of a slum in Orissa 'married' a 12-month-old boy to a dog in the hope that it will bring the boy prosperity and good health in the future.

Pay panel recommends huge hikes for defence personnel Posted: 24 Mar 2008 05:30 AM CDT The Sixth Pay Commission has recommended a fixed monthly salary of Rs.90,000 for the heads of the army, navy and air force, while suggesting huge across-the-board benefits for armed forces personnel.

Market pay suggested for scientists with governmen Posted: 24 Mar 2008 09:02 AM CDT To help the government get quality scientific talent for its laboratories and institutions and reverse the brain drain, the Sixth Pay Commission has suggested market-driven salaries to young scientists and professionals.

Nanotechnology: science of small with huge opportunities Posted: 24 Mar 2008 02:30 AM CDT In future we may never have to wash our shirts, thanks to nanotechnology, and we may have nano-shoes that can absorb the shock of an exploding nuclear device.

India's booming entertainment industry in focus at FICCI-Frames Posted: 24 Mar 2008 08:02 AM CDT About 2,000 Indian and 500 foreign delegates from across the world are expected to participate in FICCI-Frames, a global convention that throws the spotlight on the country's booming media and entertainment industry.

Indian equities market opens with an upswing Posted: 24 Mar 2008 01:03 AM CDT The Indian equities market opened Monday ahead of its previous close, mirroring the strong showing by other Asian markets.

Nuclear energy not preferred in US: expert Posted: 24 Mar 2008 11:00 AM CDT In the US, manufacturing units and private enterprises prefer smart energy solutions to meet their production needs instead of going for thermal or nuclear energy systems, said Carl Pope, director of American environmental rights group Sierra Club.

Sania moves up to 31st spot in WTA rankings Posted: 24 Mar 2008 02:00 AM CDT A pre-quarterfinal appearance last week in the Pacific Life Open in the US saw India's Sania Mirza move up one place to 31st position in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings issued Monday.

Sports Schedule for March 24, 2008 Posted: 24 Mar 2008 12:00 AM CDT Following is the Sports Schedule for March 24, 2008:

Justice Shah of Gujarat riots probe panel dies Posted: 23 Mar 2008 11:30 PM CDT The report of the Nanavati-Shah commission looking into the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat is likely to be further delayed as Justice K.G. Shah, one of the commission members, died Sunday. He was 73.

Bilimoria's Cobra Beer looks at more acquisitions Posted: 24 Mar 2008 03:30 AM CDT Lord Karan Bilimoria's Cobra Beer is mulling at least two more acquisitions of breweries in India as part of plans to invest some $50 million in the country towards expansion and grab a 10 percent market share.

Moroccan vows to do a Churchill for Mohun Bagan Posted: 24 Mar 2008 02:30 AM CDT Foreign football coaches have hardly succeeded in India, but Moroccan Karim Bencherifa is an exception. He says the key to his success lies in understanding India's ethos and to get his message across.

Ex-prisoner and man of 'honour' Gillani set to rule Pakistan Posted: 24 Mar 2008 04:30 AM CDT When he first met Benazir Bhutto, Makhdoom Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani called himself a lover of 'honour'. Three months after her killing, the journalism student-turned-politician who spent five years in jail is set to rule the world's only nuclear Islamic power: Pakistan.

Dead grandpa found guilty, so grandson fined Posted: 24 Mar 2008 12:00 AM CDT A man here has been fined Rs.12 by a 'panchayat' (village council) for a false complaint his late grandfather made 100 years ago - against his own father-in-law.

ICICI Bank buys back bonds worth $50 mn Posted: 24 Mar 2008 06:01 AM CDT ICICI Bank Monday said it had bought back and retired bonds with a face value of $50 million out of the $750 million bonds that were due to mature in 2012, its second such transaction in March.

Highlights of Delhi Budget Posted: 24 Mar 2008 11:01 AM CDT The following are the highlights of the budget for 2008-09 presented by Delhi Finance Minister A.K. Walia Monday:

CPI opposes hike in higher officials' salaries Posted: 24 Mar 2008 10:00 AM CDT The Communist Party of India (CPI) Monday strongly opposed the Sixth Pay Commission's recommendation for a hefty hike in the salaries of senior government officials.

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