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Marriott to build luxury hotel near new Bangalore airport Posted: 12 Apr 2008 12:30 AM CDT Global hospitality major Marriott International will build a luxury resort hotel near the Bengaluru international airport at Devanahalli, about 40 km from the centre of this city.

India's decision over Nizam's wealth comes under flak Posted: 12 Apr 2008 07:32 AM CDT The Indian government's decision to seek out-of-court settlement of the dispute over the Hyderabad Nizam's wealth lying in a London bank has come under flak from a former adviser of the ruler's successor and grandson Mir Barkat Ali Khan Mukarram Jah Bahadur.

India, China to fuel Asia Pacific's air traffic growth Posted: 11 Apr 2008 11:30 PM CDT Airlines operating in the Asia Pacific are expected to take delivery of one new aircraft every day over the next five years, and this growth is expected to be propelled by India and China, says a new study.

Inflation forces another meet of government panel Tuesday Posted: 12 Apr 2008 05:01 AM CDT The Cabinet Committee on Prices (CCP) is expected to meet Tuesday to discuss measures to further curb rising prices of essential items, including steel, Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath said here Saturday.

Depositors of liquidated Uttar Pradesh bank to get relief Posted: 12 Apr 2008 03:01 AM CDT The seven-year-old agonising wait of depositors of the liquidated City Cooperative Bank appears to be coming to an end with the official announcement that payments up to Rs.100,000 would be released to each.

Cement export ban not applicable for SEZs: Kamal Nath Posted: 12 Apr 2008 08:02 AM CDT A day after the government announced a ban on cement export to arrest prices, Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath said Saturday that it is not applicable to special economic zones (SEZs).

Darsheel becomes picky, his 'friend' bags role instead Posted: 12 Apr 2008 05:30 AM CDT There are offers galore for Darsheel Safary, who wowed audiences with his performance in 'Taare Zameen Par'. But the child actor has turned picky, making producers scout for other talented kids from the same film.

1,000 nominations for RAPA Awards 2007 Posted: 12 Apr 2008 05:35 AM CDT 43% increase in the number of nominations

New minister hopes to turn sick industries around Posted: 12 Apr 2008 08:01 AM CDT The newly inducted union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Raghunath Jha, on a two-day visit to Jharkhand, said Saturday that no political interference would be allowed in the functioning of public sector companies.

India struggling at 88/2 against South Africa at lunch Posted: 12 Apr 2008 02:02 AM CDT India were struggling at 88 for the loss of two wickets, in reply to South Africa's 265 in the first innings, at lunch on the second day of the final Test match here Saturday.

Uttar Pradesh bypolls end peacefully Posted: 12 Apr 2008 08:30 AM CDT By-elections to the two parliamentary and three state assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh concluded peacefully Saturday.

Indian equities market has good week despite inflation Posted: 12 Apr 2008 12:30 AM CDT The Indian equity market posted gains this week despite rise in inflation. The improved data on industrial output kept the market sentiment high and of the five trading session three ended in the green.

India to import more cement from Pakistan Posted: 12 Apr 2008 08:02 AM CDT After banning export of cement to control inflation, India plans to increase import of cement from Pakistan and buy a total of seven million tonnes from the neighbouring country this fiscal, said a senior commerce ministry official here Saturday.

My conscience is clear: Rakesh Roshan on plagiarism charge Posted: 12 Apr 2008 07:30 AM CDT 'Krazzy 4' producer Rakesh Roshan says that his conscience is clear on the allegation of plagiarism levelled by jingle composer Ram Sampath on a song from the movie. He said he has paid Rs.20 million to Sampath to include the song in the film that released Friday.

Wacky 'Krazzy 4' will have you in splits Posted: 12 Apr 2008 05:03 AM CDT Film: 'Krazzy 4'; Cast: Irrfan Khan, Arshad Warsi, Rajpal Yadav, Juhi Chawla, Suresh Menon, Rajat Kapoor; Director: Jaideep Sen; Rating: **

Losing first set proved fatal, says Takeuchi Posted: 12 Apr 2008 09:30 AM CDT Japan's Davis Cup non-playing captain Eiji Takeuchi feels that had Takao Suzuki and Satoshi Iwabuchi won the first set against the champion Indian pair of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi Saturday, the course of the doubles could have been different.

Uneven bounce poses problems for India at Green Park Posted: 12 Apr 2008 08:02 AM CDT V.V.S. Laxman scored a flamboyant half-century as India made 165 for four at tea, in reply to South Africa's first innings score of 265, on the second day of the third and final cricket Test against South Africa here Saturday.

Ganguly guides India to slender lead against South Africa Posted: 12 Apr 2008 09:31 AM CDT Gritty half-centuries from Sourav Ganguly and V.V.S. Laxman guided India to a slender 23 runs lead as hosts ended the second day of the third cricket Test at 288 for nine wickets in the first innings, in reply to South Africa's 265, here Saturday.

Ganguly scores his seventh fifty against South Africa Posted: 12 Apr 2008 09:30 AM CDT Sourav Ganguly registered his seventh fifty against South Africa, which is his 34th in Tests, on the second day of the third Test at Green park here Saturday.

Chennai to get National Institute for Cancer Posted: 12 Apr 2008 12:32 PM CDT The central government has decided to set up a first-of-its-kind National Institute for Cancer in Chennai, said Health Minister Anbumani Ramdoss here Saturday.

Farmers conclude 4,000-km march against GM seeds Posted: 12 Apr 2008 12:30 PM CDT Nearly 150 farmers ended a rally here Saturday after marching through five states opposing the government policy on genetically modified seeds and seeking attention to the plight of peasants in the country.

Four camera units, 14 commentators to cover IPL Posted: 12 Apr 2008 01:01 AM CDT Four camera units and a star-studded panel of 14 cricketer-turned-commentators, split into three teams, will cover the Indian Premier league (IPL) starting Friday in Bangalore. The commentators include Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri and Greg Chappell.

Ganguly helps India to take 23 runs lead Posted: 12 Apr 2008 07:30 AM CDT Stroke-filled half-centuries by Sourav Ganguly and V.V.S. Laxman saw India end the second day of the third and last cricket Test with a slender 23 runs lead with their last pair at the crease at 288 for nine in their first innings in reply to South Africa's 265 here at the Green Park Stadium Saturday.

Green Park pitch not ideal for Test cricket: Arthur Posted: 12 Apr 2008 01:00 PM CDT South African team coach Mickey Arthur Saturday said that the Green Park pitch was not ideal for Test cricket.

IPL backs down on media restrictions Posted: 12 Apr 2008 01:30 PM CDT Indian Premier League organisers have agreed to drop a contentious clause in the media guidelines relating to the uploading of photographs on the IPL website within 24 hours and that should end the threatened media boycott of the Twenty20 tournament starting April 18.

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