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Posted: 13 Feb 2008 11:30 AM CST

Rajendra Nath, popular Hindi film comedian of the 1960s and 1970s who was better known as Popatlal, died late Wednesday at his home here. He was 78.

Constant violence in Mumbai over Thackeray's arrest

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 01:00 AM CST

The impending arrest of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray kept Maharashtra on edge Wednesday with nightlong violence witnessed in Mumbai as activists of the group went on the rampage. Tension mounted around noon as policemen entered Thackeray's house and shops shut down.

Is the Congress planning an early election?

Posted: 12 Feb 2008 11:30 PM CST

India's ruling Congress party may go for early elections to the Lok Sabha after presenting a populist budget this month, informed sources say.

'Jodhaa Akbar' isn't just historical facts: Gowariker

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 02:33 AM CST

Customary pre-release jitters notwithstanding, Ashutosh Gowariker looks relaxed and says his epic romance 'Jodhaa Akbar', releasing Friday, is not a bare narration of historical facts.

Boeing to compensate Air India for Dreamliner delay

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 09:02 AM CST

US-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing will pay compensation to Air India for delaying delivery of 787 Dreamliners.

'Mentally unsound' girl tops Mumbai University

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 02:31 AM CST

A woman who is fighting allegations of being mentally unsound and practising black magic in the Bombay High Court has been honoured by the chief justice of the high court for topping the Masters course in Philosophy of the Mumbai University.

Dangers Indian high-rise buildings face

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 12:00 AM CST

It is time the people of India understand the serious dangers high-rise buildings in many leading cities face from possible earthquakes because of flaws in construction.

China stays away from DEFEXPO, Pakistan not invited

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 09:32 AM CST

In the midst of the growing India-China bonhomie, Beijing has inexplicably decided to stay away from DEFEXPO-2008 international military exposition that opens here Saturday.

Frenzy grips Punjab city as wrestler Khali fights

Posted: 12 Feb 2008 10:30 PM CST

His sport may not be played commonly in India but that has not dented the popularity of wrestler Dalip Singh, better known as 'The Great Khali' in the World Wide Entertainment (WWE) international circuit.

Raj Thackeray, Azmi arrested

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 05:31 AM CST

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Raj Thackeray was Wednesday arrested from his house on charges of inciting hatred among ethnic groups, the police said.

Financial services outsourcing to be $5 bn industry by 2010

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 09:00 AM CST

India's knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) industry dealing with financial services is set to become $5 billion by 2010, global consultancy firm KPMG said in a report.

DLF wins IPL's title sponsorship rights

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 10:31 AM CST

Leading real estate company DLF Limited Wednesday won the title sponsorship rights for Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to kick off April 18.

Apex court allows conditional reopening of sealed shops

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 04:02 AM CST

Commercial premises in the capital's unauthorised colonies that had been sealed may be reopened, the Supreme Court allowed Wednesday, on condition that the owners abide by its final order on the legality of the government's notification on the issue.

Iron smelting by Asur tribals a dying form

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 12:01 AM CST

The age-old art of iron smelting practised by the Asur tribe of Jharkhand is dying as new technology and low iron prices have made the traditional system unviable.

Tata Group integrates its telephony brands in TCL

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 03:00 AM CST

The Tata Group Wednesday brought all its telephony services and brands into one holding company, Tata Communications Ltd (TCL).

New Zealand firm to shift manufacturing to Bangalore

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 09:30 AM CST

New Zealand based Rakon Ltd., a leader in frequency control technology based on quartz crystals, is planning to shift part of its production facility from France to here after investing over $8.7 millions in Centum Frequency Products.

Achuthanandan under fire at CPI-M state conference

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 12:00 AM CST

The divisions in Kerala's ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) have only grown sharper. At the state conference, many of the 500 odd delegates backed secretary Pinarayi Vijayan against Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan.

NEC Electronics to offer design support from India

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 04:02 AM CST

NEC Electronics, the $5.9-billion Japanese semiconductor conglomerate, has commenced India operations to provide advance design support to its global customers and market its range of products in the Indian subcontinent.

Israeli water management firm to explore Indian projects

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 04:01 AM CST

Israel's national water management company Mekorot will explore potential projects in water supply systems and reclamation projects in India in collaboration with water infrastructure and agrarian instrumentation developer Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd (JISL).

Supreme Court allows conditional de-sealing, traders happy

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 10:31 AM CST

Traders in the national capital were relieved after the Supreme Court permitted de-sealing of commercial properties in unauthorised colonies and urban villages.

Indian equities open on a positive note

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 12:01 AM CST

Indian equities opened higher Wednesday on the back of some strong cues from Asian peers, with shares of private banks, power and metal companies figuring among the gainers and technology stocks turning weak.

After scoring 351, Sankalan shines with three wickets

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 09:31 AM CST

After scoring a brilliant 351 Tuesday, rookie Sankalan Ghosh created flutters by picking three wickets and taking three catches on the second day of the match in the Cricket Association of Bengala (CAB) 110 points junior league here Wednesday.

ATM looted in Shimla

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 03:01 AM CST

In what is being described as the first incident of its kind in Himachal Pradesh, Rs.400,000 ($10,000) has been stolen from an automatic teller machine (ATM) here, the police said Wednesday.

Price of rice climbs steeply in Kerala

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 03:01 AM CST

The price of rice, staple diet of people in Kerala, has seen a steep rise in recent times, climbing around 40 percent in the last one year.

Orissa budget session starts with opposition boycott

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 02:30 AM CST

The 27-day budget session of the Orissa legislative assembly began Wednesday amid a boycott by opposition parties led by the Congress.