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Advani's pro-Modi remarks cause heartburn, concern Posted: 27 Mar 2008 12:03 AM CDT Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani's comments favouring Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as a possible successor are causing heartburn in the party - and concern among its allies.

Jaguar, Land Rover deal not without challenges: experts Posted: 27 Mar 2008 01:30 AM CDT With the acquisition of Jaguar and Land Rover, does the Tata group have the two big cats of the British automobile industry by the tail? Analysts are posing this question given the implications of the future emission norms in Europe. But Tata Motors are confident of addressing the challenge.

Award for Ram Mohan, doyen of Indian animation Posted: 27 Mar 2008 04:00 AM CDT Ram Mohan, the doyen of the Indian animation industry, has received a Special Recognition Award from the British High Commission at the Ficci Best Animated Frames (BAF) Awards 2008.

I don't play safe: Rajiv Khandelwal Posted: 27 Mar 2008 12:32 AM CDT Popular TV star Rajiv Khandelwal, who became a household name as the intense Sujal Grewal in 'Kahiin Toh Hoga', feels it is important to stay away from the safe zone to be successful in life.

Lara out, but Akshay back on Bachchans' world tour Posted: 27 Mar 2008 08:30 AM CDT While actress Lara Dutta has opted out of the Bachchans' 'Unforgettable Show' world tour because of her knee injury, Akshay Kumar has decided to join it, though he will perform only at select venues.

Jaguar, Land Rover in the black soon, says Tata Motors Posted: 27 Mar 2008 04:00 AM CDT A day after striking a deal to acquire British automobile firms Jaguar and Land Rover for $2.3 billion, Tata Motors Thursday said it will turn the two companies around and make them profitable ventures again.

Bihar CPI-M leader shot dead by suspected Maoists Posted: 27 Mar 2008 04:30 AM CDT A Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader was shot dead by suspected Maoist guerrillas in Bihar's Begusarai district, the police said Thursday.

Richard Burton to play Bob Woolmer in 'Jannat' Posted: 27 Mar 2008 12:31 AM CDT A British actor called Richard Burton is playing murdered cricket coach Bob Woolmer in Mahesh Bhatt's movie on cricket and match-fixing called 'Jannat'.

Kingfisher plane aborts take-off in Bangalore Posted: 27 Mar 2008 12:30 PM CDT Kingfisher Airlines' turbo prop aircraft (ATR) bound for Hyderabad aborted its take-off from the Bangalore airport late Thursday. All 25 passengers onboard were safe, the airline spokesman said.

Karunanidhi's forgotten son tries filmy comeback Posted: 27 Mar 2008 12:00 AM CDT Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi's elder son M.K. Muthu, banished by his father from his political circle for hobnobbing with arch political rival and Tamil screen legend M.G. Ramachandranan years ago, is trying to return to the Tamil film world as a singer.

Bigflicks.com to invest $100 mn in three years Posted: 27 Mar 2008 04:01 AM CDT Bigflicks.com, an online video-on-demand (VoD) and video rental business unit of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, is planning to invest $100 million by 2011 to expand its business both in India and overseas.

Mithun Chakraborty unveils Royal Bengal Tigers Posted: 27 Mar 2008 12:30 PM CDT Actor Mithun Chakroborty Thursday promised to take his Indian Cricket League (ICL) team, Royal Bengal Tigers, to various districts of West Bengal for charity matches and convert the side into a 'winning machine'.

Bharat Forge to invest Rs.3.5 bn in Maharashtra Posted: 27 Mar 2008 06:31 AM CDT The Maharashtra government Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bharat Forge Ltd (BFL) to set up a centre for advanced manufacturing at Baramati.

Sports Schedule for March 27, 2008 Posted: 27 Mar 2008 12:01 AM CDT Following is the Sports Schedule for March 27, 2008

Markets open flat in line with Asian peers Posted: 27 Mar 2008 12:30 AM CDT The Indian equities markets opened flat Thursday with a modest cut, in line with Asian peers.

INX Network to launch 9 regional channels this year Posted: 27 Mar 2008 10:30 AM CDT Buoyed by a successful year of operations behind it, the INX Network launched an English channel, NewsX, Thursday and announced plans for more.

Andhra tops in schemes for poor, Gujarat slips Posted: 27 Mar 2008 12:01 AM CDT Andhra Pradesh holds the top position in implementing schemes for the poor while Chief Minister Narendra Modi's Gujarat is no longer among the best performers on this front, says a report of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

Prabhakar Shukla's tribute to Gudiya ready for release Posted: 27 Mar 2008 12:01 AM CDT Director Prabhakar Shukla says his film on Gudiya - a Muslim woman who was forced to leave her second husband when her first husband returned from a Pakistani jail - was an attempt to portray the trauma she went through before she died.

Chinese firm may increase investment in Kiri Dyes Posted: 27 Mar 2008 06:02 AM CDT Zhejiang Longsheng Group Company Ltd (Lonsen) of China, which has entered into a joint venture with city based Kiri Dyes and Chemicals Limited (KDCL) with an investment of $10 million for dyestuff manufacturing, could step up its investment to about $35 million, a KDCL official said.

South Africa 404/5 at lunch on Day 2 Posted: 27 Mar 2008 01:30 AM CDT South Africa were 404 for 5 at lunch on the second day of the first cricket Test against India at the M.A. Chidambaram stadium here Thursday.

Scoreboard at tea on Day 2 of the second Test Posted: 27 Mar 2008 04:32 AM CDT Following is the scorecard at tea on the second day of the first cricket Test between South Africa and India here Thursday.

B.A.G Films launches entertainment news channel Posted: 27 Mar 2008 04:30 AM CDT Bollywood buffs can look forward to getting instant updates about their favourite star with the launch of entertainment news channel E 24 of B.A.G Films and amp; Media Ltd. here Thursday.

Tibetans ask Aamir Khan not to join Olympic torch relay Posted: 27 Mar 2008 06:02 AM CDT Tibetan organisations in India have appealed to Bollywood actor Aamir Khan to refrain from participating in the Olympic torch relay that will be held in New Delhi April 17.

India to remove levy that funds rural telephony Posted: 27 Mar 2008 08:00 AM CDT In a move that will trigger lower phone call charges, India's telecom regulator Thursday said it will remove a levy imposed on service providers to fund rural connectivity.

Ashok Leyland raises $200 million from overseas Posted: 27 Mar 2008 04:01 AM CDT Ashok Leyland, India's second largest commercial vehicle maker, has raised $200 million from international markets for investments both in the domestic market and overseas, a top company official has said.

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