New Delhi: President Pratibha Patil has decided to give up her proposed accommodation in Pune. A bungalow was being built on defence land in violation of norms and was meant for Patil's post-retirement stay. Following is the Press Release issued by the President's office on Pratibha Patil's decision: The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil has been reading and watching the unfolding of some fallacious observations regarding the accommodation...
07:36 PM, Apr 27, 2012
New Delhi: Ashim Ahluwalia's 'Miss Lovely' has been selected to be screened at Cannes this year and the excited director is headed to the French Riviera with the film's cast next month. Being the only Indian entry at Cannes 2012, the film will be shown in competition as part of the Un Certain Regard section which presents movies with different visions and styles seeking international recognition. "It is great that...
04:47 PM, Apr 22, 2012
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said that the issue of internal security remains a big challenge in which the states and the Centre must work together and in harmony. On the controversial issue of National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), the Prime Minister said that the issue will be discussed on May 5 separately as requested by some Chief Ministers. Here's the full text of the PM's speech:...
11:24 AM, Apr 16, 2012
Aleph Book Company has announced its first list of titles to be released beginning 9 April 2012. The twenty-five books of fiction and non-fiction on the company's launch list will be published across five seasons, and will comprise original works by established authors as well as outstanding new voices. The first books to be published will be Between Clay and Dust by Musharraf Ali Farooqi, Em and The Big Hoom...
11:12 AM, Apr 09, 2012
Washington: Scientists have discovered a gene which they claim can determine more accurately whether a woman has an increased risk of developing breast cancer. An international team, led by University of Melbourne, says its has used new technology to fast track the discovery of the breast cancer risk gene, called XRCC2, which could in turn assist in the discovery of other cancer genes. Prof Melissa Southey, who led the study,...
12:07 PM, Apr 02, 2012
New Delhi: Hachette UK announced today that it has acquired worldwide rights in the wholly-owned Enid Blyton estate, excluding Noddy, from Chorion for the Hodder Children's imprint of its Hachette Children's Books business. Enid Blyton has an extensive publishing portfolio with 800 titles translated into 40 languages. Till date over 500 million copies of Enid Blyton books have been sold, outselling any other children's author. Blyton's sales continue to flourish...
12:54 PM, Mar 27, 2012
Shell advance motorcycle oils launches an exciting promotion - 'Will your lucky key unlock a Ducati'. Shell, the global market leader in finished Lubricants-, is bringing a unique and exciting campaign exclusively for its customers with its range of motorcycle oils - Shell Advance. Aptly titled - 'Will your lucky key unlock a Ducati', this promotion offers a never before opportunity to its customers to win a Ducati Monster 795...
05:43 PM, Mar 26, 2012
New Delhi: In what is a landmark acquisition, Penguin Books India has acquired the Indian subcontinent rights to publish the acclaimed author Amit Chaudhuri's works. Penguin will be bringing out all his new writings, in addition to publishing the backlist. The first book by Amit Chaudhuri to be published by Penguin will be on Calcutta, which would be one of the most important non-fiction titles that Penguin will release next...
07:02 PM, Mar 21, 2012
Mumbai: A man and his first wife were arrested from suburban Malvani for allegedly orchestrating the kidnapping of his three-year-old son for 58 days and trying to extort Rs. five lakh from his second wife's family, police said on Tuesday. The accused Naresh Ingale (30) and his first wife Nazia Shaikh were arrested on Tuesday and the boy Kalpak was rescued, police said. According to police, Ingale, who was fed...
10:49 AM, Feb 23, 2012
Mumbai: Thomas Cook (India) Ltd revenue in Q4 grew by 31 per cent, with a corresponding increase of 20 per cent for the year ended December 2011. The Outbound Leisure and MICE businesses have been key contributors, with an impressive revenue growth of 52 per cent for Q4 and 53 per cent over the previous financial year. Passenger numbers for the outbound group segment have shown a record increase of...
06:25 PM, Feb 16, 2012
New Delhi: The Gandhi family will hit the campaign trail in Uttar Pradesh from February 1 with Congress president Sonia Gandhi addressing rallies at Deoria and Gonda. Rahul Gandhi will share the dais with Ajit Singh in Meerut on February 2, the first joint rally of Congress and RLD. Party sources said Priyanka Gandhi is also likely to begin the party's election campaign in the family pocket boroughs of Rabebareli...
09:19 AM, Jan 31, 2012
Thiruvananthapuram: Urging young leaders, entrepreneurs and students to work towards building innovation as the latest culture in India, Sam Pitroda, said on Wednesday it would only be innovation that would take the country to dizzying heights. "We are living in very exciting times. Evolution of Internet has brought one of the biggest revolutions in the world. Today Internet is bringing the entire global community together and this offers very different...
07:06 PM, Jan 25, 2012
An online Travel Management corporation, 'TravelOGold', has been launched and claims to delivers the most exclusive offers for people who are looking for the best. Senior Congress leader Oscar Fernandes launched TravelOGold in New Delhi on January 22. Speaking on the launch, Oscar Fernandes said, "TravelOGold's theme is let's travel together. It imbibes a unique togetherness and bonding between the supplier and the customer. There are places in India, like...
03:32 PM, Jan 24, 2012
For several months, India has suffered the double misfortune of a slowing economy and high inflation. Now, it is also facing a rapidly depreciating currency against the dollar. While a falling rupee is not the best news for domestic markets, it certainly provides a good opportunity for exporters and NRI investors, who stand to gain from the weakening rupee on conversion, making India an attractive destination to park any surplus...
12:59 PM, Jan 19, 2012
People with ideas do things better and differently. This is important for ambitious people who want to grow in their fields. Yet most people do not know what to do, where to go or whom to talk to, when they want new ideas or want to solve a problem. Add to this problem is the belief that most have "I am not creative". There is a free e-book "How to...
05:57 PM, Jan 06, 2012
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