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Sri Lanka values Indian help in battle against LTTE Posted: 25 Mar 2008 09:37 AM CDT The Sri Lankan government said Tuesday that India's help was crucial in the island's battle against Tamil Tiger rebels.

India to have its own 'Emmy Awards' Posted: 25 Mar 2008 11:13 AM CDT India will soon have its own version of the Emmy Awards - the television equivalent to the Oscars in the US - Kunal Dasgupta, CEO of Sony Entertainment Television, said here Tuesday.

Two government agencies to fund renewable energy projects Posted: 25 Mar 2008 11:36 AM CDT ) Two state-run financiers have joined hands to facilitate funding of renewable energy projects, said an official statement here Tuesday.

Kissing co-star is mandatory for Emraan Posted: 25 Mar 2008 06:44 AM CDT If Emraan Hashmi, known as a serial kisser in filmdom, had his way in his forthcoming release 'Jannat', it would have been free of lip locks.

Tanzania sets out to woo Indian big businesses Posted: 25 Mar 2008 07:02 AM CDT Indian automobile major Mahindra and Mahindra (M and amp;M) will set up a $1 billion tractor plant in Tanzania while Tata Chemicals is firming up plans for a soda ash manufacturing plant in the African country.

Not yet time to get married, says Sushmita Posted: 25 Mar 2008 07:39 AM CDT Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen, who has many a time made headlines for her relationships, says the time is not yet right to tie the knot.

Fear of fractured verdict haunts Karnataka Posted: 24 Mar 2008 11:43 PM CDT As the Election Commission prepares to announce election dates in Karnataka, the people are worried over a possible fractured verdict like in 2004 that sent governance in the last four years for a six.

Free coaching for Delhi's Olympic qualifiers Posted: 25 Mar 2008 07:39 AM CDT Yogeshwar Dutt, Sushil Kumar and Neha Aggarwal, who qualified for Beijing Olympic Games 2008, will receive all help from the state government, including free coaching, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said Tuesday.

Indian entertainment industry to top $27 bn by 2011 Posted: 25 Mar 2008 04:33 AM CDT The Indian entertainment and media industry will touch $27 billion by 2011 with at an annual growth rate of 16.7 percent - faster than its counterparts in Brazil, Russia and China, a new report said Thursday.

Raman Singh writes to PM against NTPC Posted: 25 Mar 2008 05:05 AM CDT Chattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has written to the prime minister complaining that India's largest power utility company NTPC had done nothing to provide jobs to the families displaced by its 2,980 MW project in Bilaspur.

Now, branded sand in Kerala Posted: 24 Mar 2008 11:43 PM CDT Kerala, which is totally dependent on supply of provisions from neighbouring states, now has packed and branded sand from Tamil Nadu to sustain its booming construction industry.

Radio advertising to earn $450 mn in India by 2012 Posted: 25 Mar 2008 04:30 AM CDT With new FM stations mushrooming by the dozen in India, a study says radio advertising industry will gross Rs.18 billion ($450 million) by 2012 from the present Rs.6.2 billion ($155 million).

Apex court wants stiff penalty for pesky calls Posted: 25 Mar 2008 11:35 AM CDT The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the central government to amend its law within eight weeks to provide for stiff penalties to service providers and telemarketing companies for making unsolicited calls.

Top Karnataka officers face contempt to court notice Posted: 25 Mar 2008 11:35 AM CDT The Supreme Court Tuesday issued notices to top Karnataka government officials on a contempt to court plea against them for their alleged failure to abide by the court's earlier order to execute the Bangalore-Mysore corridor project.

Northeast could be largest rubber producing region Posted: 24 Mar 2008 11:43 PM CDT India's northeast has the potential to transform itself into the world's largest natural rubber producing region and the country's second rubber-based industrial park is being set up in Tripura to boost the industry.

Kumble felicitated for his 600 Test wickets Posted: 25 Mar 2008 12:01 PM CDT Control, which has been Anil Kumble's forte throughout his 18-year international cricketing career, was very much evident here Tuesday night as he accepted felicitations and encomiums at a function to hail his milestone of 600 Test wickets.

Advani's autobiography stirs hornet's nest in Kashmir Posted: 25 Mar 2008 03:11 AM CDT Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani's autobiography 'My Country, My People' has stirred up a hornet's nest in Jammu and Kashmir.

'Indian animation industry needs more content development' Posted: 25 Mar 2008 08:51 AM CDT Indian animation industry has huge business potential and the industry is beginning to scale new heights, however, content development is the need of the hour in order to sustain the growth, said experts here.

Mahindra and Mahindra plans tractor plant in Tanzania Posted: 25 Mar 2008 02:39 AM CDT Utility vehicle manufacturing leader Mahindra and Mahindra (M and amp;M) is all set to put up a $1 billion tractor assembly plant in Tanzania, says Tanzanian Industries, Trade and Marketing Minister Mary Nagu.

Sasikiran, Humpy settle for draws at Kolkata Open Posted: 25 Mar 2008 11:32 AM CDT Top seed Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran had to settle for a draw along with GM Koneru Humphy as the lower rated players ruled the roost on the top boards of the third Kolkata Open Grandmaster Chess tournament Tuesday.

Gujarat government shuffles 41 IAS officers Posted: 25 Mar 2008 12:00 PM CDT The Gujarat government Tuesday transferred 41 IAS officers, including 11 district collectors and two municipal commissioners, besides promoting five to IAS cadre and appointing them as district development officers (DDO).

Tata Chemicals to set up soda ash plant in Tanzania Posted: 25 Mar 2008 02:33 AM CDT Tata Chemicals will soon be setting up a $500 million soda ash manufacturing plant in Tanzania, says the country's Minister for Industries, Trade and Marketing Mary Nagu.

Murder accused, constable shot at Posted: 25 Mar 2008 01:30 PM CDT Assailants in a car shot at and seriously injured a murder accused and one of the policemen escorting him while they were returning from a court hearing here Tuesday.

Bhambri, Mankad moves to ITF second round Posted: 25 Mar 2008 11:32 AM CDT India's wild card entries Yuki Bhambri and Harsh Mankad along with Vijay Kannan sailed into the second round of the $10,000 ITF men's tournament here Tuesday.

Arrest warrant against Uttar Pradesh official Posted: 25 Mar 2008 12:00 PM CDT The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court Tuesday issued a warrant of arrest against a senior Uttar Pradesh official and his immediate suspension for committing contempt of court.

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