Sunday, April 6, 2008

Today's Top Headlines - IndiaeNews.com

Today's Top Headlines - IndiaeNews.com

Suzuki Motors to launch 'world car' from India end-2008

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 02:00 AM CDT

Suzuki Motors' next world car will come from its Indian venture at Gurgaon, near Delhi, by the end of 2008, Shinzo Nakanishi, managing director of Maruti Suzuki India, has said.

Bollywood power couples rule the roost

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 08:31 AM CDT

They are beautiful, gooey-eyed and forever in love. The picture perfect, real-life Bollywood couples are emerging as the most coveted brand ambassadors and seem set to test the adage that real-life couples do not sizzle on the silver screen. Among star couples, Ajay-Kajol is undoubtedly the most visible.

Very few can perform like Kajol: Ajay Devgan

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 04:00 AM CDT

Kajol is a director's delight, says Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan of his talented wife whom he has cast in his directorial debut 'U, Me Aur Hum'.

'Article 370 hinders industry, investment in Kashmir'

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 06:30 AM CDT

Jammu and Kashmir has a huge potential for industry and investment, especially the IT sector, but the bar under Article 370 on absolute ownership of land for outsiders is somewhat of a dampener, a leading industry chamber said here Sunday.

'Kyunki' not over for me yet: Gautami Kapoor

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 01:02 AM CDT

Actress Gautami Kapoor, who is currently playing the character Tulsi in 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', has no complaints about being replaced by Smriti Irani who is all set to reappear as the character.

Congress again threatens to pull back support in Jharkhand

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 05:30 AM CDT

The Congress has again threatened to withdraw support from Madhu Koda government in Jharkhand.

Varma denies meeting Dawood's sister

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 08:32 AM CDT

A story that Bollywood filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma had a hushed meeting with mobster Dawood Ibrahim's sister Haseena in the by-lanes of Mumbai has him scratching his head in puzzlement.

Chetan Anand falters in Indian Open final

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 10:00 AM CDT

National badminton champion Chetan Anand's dream of winning his first Grand Prix title remains unfulfilled as Thailand's Boonsak Ponsana outplayed him in the finals of the Indian Open Grand Prix Gold tournament here Sunday.

Three Indian Americans among top drawing 200 CEOs in US

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 10:00 AM CDT

Three Indian Americans are among the 200 CEOs of large public companies who received an average of over $11 million compensation in 2007. Besides Indra Nooyi and Vikram Pandit, Rajiv L. Gupta of Rohm and Haas is one of them.

Punjab, Haryana to assess crop damage from rain

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 01:00 PM CDT

The Punjab government Sunday announced it would carry out a special assessment of the damage to the wheat crop in various parts of the state following the widespread rainfall over the region last week.

'Tata name helped clinch Jaguar deal'

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 03:01 AM CDT

The Tata group's awesome reputation for excellent human resources management was one of the critical factors that helped it clinch the deal with Ford Motor Co. for acquiring the Jaguar and Land Rover brands, says a business relations expert.

Blend of youth and experience in induction

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 11:31 AM CDT

In an effort to refurbish the image of the Congress party and his government, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday reshuffled his council of ministers inducting young faces and veterans ahead of crucial assembly elections scheduled later this year.

Anand opens huge gap at top, Humpy crosses 2600 rating

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 01:30 AM CDT

World champion Viswanathan Anand once again moved past the 2800 Elo ratings mark and is sole first in the world rankings list for April 2008. He also opened a huge 15-point gap over Vladimir Kramnik, who was tied with him for first in the previous list. Third placed Alexander Morozevich is 14 points behind at 2774.

'Foreign trade policy should make Indian exports competitive'

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 03:00 AM CDT

The annual review of India's foreign trade policy (FTP) should seek to make the country's exports more competitive in the backdrop of a strong currency and global slowdown, industry leaders say.

BHEL to build two power plants

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 04:30 AM CDT

The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board (CSEB) has issued an order to the Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) to install two thermal power plants in the state.

Kolkata rues defeat of city girl in music contest

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 08:30 AM CDT

Many people in the West Bengal capital are disappointed after a girl from the city lost in the finals of kids' musical show.

Former royal family moves Kerala court against Tata Tea

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 10:02 AM CDT

The Poonjar royal family has moved court to get back its land which is currently on lease to Tata Tea and to Kannan Devan Hills Plantations Company.

We are prepared for spinning track: Kallis

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 10:03 AM CDT

South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis is undeterred by the spin-friendly track that India may dish out at Kanpur after being stung by their thrashing in the second Test here.

ATTENTION EDITORS: Sports schedule for April 6, 2008

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 01:30 AM CDT

Following is the sports schedule for April 6, 2008

Watch out, Monday in Mumbai is `No Honking Day'

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 06:30 AM CDT

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan made a special appearance at the Mehboob Studios here to express his support for a unique Mumbai Police initiative - observing Monday as 'No Honking Day'.

Comeback man Mankad ready for Davis Cup challenge

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 10:02 AM CDT

Making a comeback in tennis and that too with Davis Cup team is always a tough ask. And Harsh Mankad is up against that challenge.

Munaf, Powar selected for Kanpur Test, R.P. Singh axed

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 04:00 AM CDT

Fast bowler Munaf Patel and off-spinner Ramesh Powar were Sunday picked while medium pacer Rudra Pratap Singh was dropped for the third and final Test against South Africa starting in Kanpur Friday.

Texas to host meet on Indo-US trade laws

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 09:00 AM CDT

Top legal brains of India and the US, specialising in business and corporate laws, will discuss a host of crucial statutory issues related to trade and business between the two countries at a two-day meet beginning Monday in Texas.

Four selected for radio contest in Delhi

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 06:00 AM CDT

Four people were selected from Delhi in an audition for a radio contest 'Sing with Sonu'.

Advani's memoirs - raising more questions than answers

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 01:00 AM CDT

L.K Advani's walk down memory lane is proving to be too bumpy for comfort. The release of his memoirs 'My Country, My Life', coming close on the heels of the launch of his prime ministerial candidature by his party has opened up an unexpected can of worms.

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