Odisha: SC rules bypassed in land allotment

Odisha: SC rules bypassed in land allotment Bhubaneshwar: A follow-up to an IBN Cobrapost investigations into the Orissa land scandal showed how Supreme Court guidelines were bypassed to allot land meant for the disadvantaged and war widows, to judges, who already own property. Land that was meant for the economically disadvantaged, war widows and people with special needs was allotted to judges who owned not one but two and sometimes, even more, properties. The investigations show how...
07:18 AM, Jan 13, 2012

India's dying kids: Govt, systemic apathy to blame

India's dying kids: Govt, systemic apathy to blame New Delhi: India's children are dying of hunger. One in every 3 Indian kids is malnourished. The prime minister has called this finding a national shame. While releasing the first-ever Citizens' Hunger Report in the capital on Tuesday, the PM said only one in five Indian children had acceptable levels of nutrition. "The problem of malnutrition is a national shame. Despite growth in the GDP, the level of under-nutrition in...
08:01 PM, Jan 10, 2012

Raghav Bahl awarded honorary doctorate

Raghav Bahl awarded honorary doctorate Noida: Amity University on Thursday awarded an honorary doctorate to Raghav Bahl, the founder and managing director of Network18 for his immense contribution to the media. The university acknowledged the effort, which has contributed to the creation of Network18 a media empire across broadcast, print, Internet and cinema. While being felicitated, Bahl said that he enjoys creating jobs and shaping dreams. "It has been a long journey and I have...
07:47 PM, Dec 15, 2011

The smart bomber: is terror a step ahead?

The smart bomber: is terror a step ahead? New Delhi: Wednesday's blast at the Delhi High Court has confirmed a growing belief that the terrorist is smarter and working a step ahead of our security apparatus. Consider this: concealing the bomb in a briefcase was apt for the High Court. Litigants, lawyers and visitors to court routinely carry briefcases full of documents, inviting no suspicion. Gate number 5 was chosen with care - located next to ongoing construction...
08:59 PM, Sep 07, 2011

Two arrested in BPO staff rape case in Delhi

Two arrested in BPO staff rape case in Delhi New Delhi: Delhi Police have arrested two people for allegedly raping a 30-year-old call centre employee from Mizoram in a moving vehicle on November 24. Sources say a third suspect has surrendered in Ballabgarh court in Haryana. Police say the duo, identified as Shamshad and Usman, has a criminal background and was involved in other similar cases. The truck in which the rape allegedly took place has also been recovered....
08:15 AM, Dec 02, 2010
Meet 104-year-old Karkare, longest living IAF officer

Meet 104-year-old Karkare, longest living IAF officer

Squadron Leader KB Karkare, 104, is India's longest living Air Force officer. ...
01:54 PM, Oct 09, 2010
Ranger tries to tame tiger with stick; mauled

Ranger tries to tame tiger with stick; mauled

A ranger at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve was mauled by a tiger, which had accidentally strayed into a village, as he tried to tranquilize it using a stick. ...
09:29 PM, Aug 23, 2010
Another twist in Delhi honour killing case

Another twist in Delhi honour killing case

The case took a new twist after a cousin of the woman was also found shot dead on Tuesday. ...
08:51 PM, Jun 22, 2010

Get real: Gear up for new reality TV shows

Get real: Gear up for new reality TV shows From finding a groom to living in a jungle, this is as real as it can get. ...
11:57 PM, Jul 15, 2009

Dance bar ban forces dancers to turn sexworkers

Dance bar ban forces dancers to turn sexworkers Many dancers turned to the flesh trade after the ban on dance bars. ...
01:46 AM, Mar 10, 2009

Gunned down Patna boy's sisters demand enquiry

Gunned down Patna boy's sisters demand enquiry Rahul Raj had held a bus hostage in the rush hour traffic in Mumbai. ...
10:38 PM, Oct 31, 2008

Reel-ing under terror: Bollywood embraces a new theme

Reel-ing under terror: Bollywood embraces a new theme The push came after Anurag Kashyap's path-breaking movie Black Friday. ...
01:24 AM, Sep 12, 2008

Rajbir's gun was not used in his murder: Police

Rajbir's gun was not used in his murder: Police Bangalore: Former India cricketer Javagal Srinath acknowledged Rahul Dravid's dignity and expects his stature to increase post retirement. No, it was not a surprise and it was a well planned one. He has done it at the right time and I completely endorse his decision, Srinath said on Dravid's retirement from international cricket on Friday. I don't see Dravid's value diminishing in any way since he has retired. I see...
09:47 PM, May 01, 2008

Rajbir's gun was not used in his murder: Police

Rajbir's gun was not used in his murder: Police Islamabad: The Federation of International Cricket Associations has criticized the International Cricket Council for its stance on Bangladesh's proposed tour of Pakistan. The ICC is prepared to allow non-neutral umpires to oversee the matches so as not to compromise the safety of ICC match officials, but it says it is up to teams to decide whether a tour goes ahead. FICA represents several national players' associations, including Bangladesh. Chief executive...
09:47 PM, May 01, 2008

Film claims 22 killed in Gujarat fake encounters

Film claims 22 killed in Gujarat fake encounters Kolkata: We are ready, the Cricket Association of Bengal said on Sunday on the eve of a crucial International Cricket Council (ICC) inspection at the Eden Gardens to see whether the stadium is ready to host three non-India matches of the World Cup after having lost out the India-England on February 27 game as it was under-prepared. Work is very much on schedule. Whatever we needed to complete by Monday...
08:37 AM, Dec 10, 2007