In pics: French Open 2012, Day 6

Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves in his third-round match against Frenchman Nicolas Devilder. Djkovic won 6-1, 6-2, 6-2. (AP Photo)Swiss Roger Federer was stretched to four sets by Nicolas Mahut of France before the former No. 1 won 6-3, 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 to advance to the fourth round. (AP Photo)Maria Sharapova of Russia adjusts her hair during her easy second-round win over Japan's Ayumi Morita in straight sets: 6-1, 6-1. (AP Photo)
09:22 AM, Jun 02, 2012

IIT alumni to lobby against new entrance test pattern

IIT alumni to lobby against new entrance test pattern New Delhi: Upset over the new IIT joint entrance test pattern announced by the government, alumni of the institute in Delhi have decided to form lobby groups and meet the Prime Minister to get the decision rescinded. In decisions taken at a meeting on Friday, IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Delhi Alumni Association decided to meet the Prime Minister next week to submit a memorandum with objections on the new...
04:41 AM, Jun 02, 2012

Global financial majors lower India growth prospects

Global financial majors lower India growth prospects New Delhi: Five global financial services majors, including Morgan Stanley, Stanchart and Citi, have lowered India's growth prospects to 5.7-6.4 per cent for the current fiscal, a day after markets received a "shock" from nine-year low GDP growth of 6.5 per cent for 2011-12. In their reports to clients worldwide, most of them blamed policy inaction by the government as a major roadblock to the Indian economy, which had expanded...
12:39 AM, Jun 02, 2012

Modi ducks questions on mouthpiece editorial

Modi ducks questions on mouthpiece editorial New Delhi: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Friday refused to comment on the feud in the top leadership of the party. Modi, who was in New Delhi for a meeting with the Planning Commission to finalise the state's annual plan outlay, ignored queries from reporters on the leadership tussle in the party since its national executive meeting in Mumbai last week. He was asked questions on an editorial in...
11:18 PM, Jun 01, 2012
The Last Word: Is Advani's criticism a proof of division in the BJP?

The Last Word: Is Advani's criticism a proof of division in the BJP?

Is L K Advani's repeated public criticism of the BJP proof of deep divisions at the top of the party? ...
10:59 PM, Jun 01, 2012

BJP to launch countrywide stir from June 7

BJP to launch countrywide stir from June 7 New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced it would hold a fortnight-long agitation across the country from June 7 which would culminate in a court arrest programme on June 22 to protest steep hike in petrol prices, alleged attack on the country's federal structure by the Centre and price rise. In a statement, BJP general secretary Ananth Kumar said the decision to launch a 'Jan Sangharsh Abhiyan'...
10:00 PM, Jun 01, 2012

Truce in BJP? Modi meets Advani, Vajpayee

Truce in BJP? Modi meets Advani, Vajpayee New Delhi: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi met former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in New Delhi on Friday amidst reports of growing rift within the top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership. The meeting assumes significance given the unease in the party and a growing distance between Modi and senior leaders LK Advani and Sushma Swaraj. Modi, who had come to attend a Planning Commission meet in Delhi, is keen...
08:02 PM, Jun 01, 2012

Modi stays away from Advani, meets Vajpayee

Modi stays away from Advani, meets Vajpayee New Delhi: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi met former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in New Delhi on Friday amidst reports of growing rift within the top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership. The meeting assumes significance given the unease in the party and a growing distance between Modi and senior leaders LK Advani and Sushma Swaraj. Modi, who has come to attend a Planning Commission meet in Delhi, is keen...
06:26 PM, Jun 01, 2012

Venus set to take centrestage in rare sky show

Venus set to take centrestage in rare sky show Los Angeles: It's a spectacle that won't repeat for another century - the sight of Venus slowly inching across the face of the sun. So unless scientists discover the fountain of youth, none of us alive today will likely ever witness this celestial phenomenon again, dubbed a "transit of Venus." It's so unique that museums and schools around the globe are hosting Venus viewing festivities - all for a chance...
03:52 PM, Jun 01, 2012

Video: First look of 'Bachelor Party'

Video: First look of 'Bachelor Party' As the Mollywood screens are bombarded with new generation flicks, which has also started mincing money, it seems that director Amal Neerad cannot wait with his usual styles. He will be back into the fray with a different movie titled 'Bachelor Party' which will get into theatres on the eighth of this June. Basically a road movie telling the plot of five friends, the movie has an impressive cast starring...
03:22 PM, Jun 01, 2012

Dhanush turns producer with 'Edhir Neechal'

Dhanush turns producer with 'Edhir Neechal' Dhanush is no more just an actor, or a singer for that matter. The National Award winner is taking the avatar of a producer, with a film titled 'Edhir Neechal'. Popular television star Siva Karthikeyan (of 'Marina' fame) and Priya Anand will be the lead actors. Senthil, a former assistant of Vetrimaaran, is making his debut as a director with 'Edhir Neechal', a title which has apparently been inspired from...
03:11 PM, Jun 01, 2012

BJP rift: Rajnath Singh backs LK Advani

BJP rift: Rajnath Singh backs LK Advani New Delhi: Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh said he agreed with senior leader LK Advani's remarks on party president Nitin Gadkari and the mood within the party. "Advaniji is the seniormost leader of the BJP and I accept whatever he says with all regards to him," Rajnath Singh said. Advani criticised party president Gadkari over the crucial decisions taken during UP elections and also the handling of...
02:33 PM, Jun 01, 2012

Samsung Galaxy S III to hit stores on June 4

Samsung Galaxy S III to hit stores on June 4 New Delhi: Samsung on May 31 announced the launch of the much awaited Galaxy S III in the Indian market but it will be available in retail market form June 4 only. Asim Warsi, vice president, Samsung India said, "From next week, Galaxy S III will be available from Samsung's online and retail stores. After that it will be made available in all the other retail stores and shopping portals."...
01:30 PM, Jun 01, 2012

Akhilesh proposes no new tax in his first Budget

Akhilesh proposes no new tax in his first Budget Lucknow: Amidst uproar and walkout by the BSP, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday presented his maiden state Budget for 2012-13 with no new tax and a provision of Rs 500 crore for waving farm loans. It also provides for unemployment allowance and laptops to school students. For the first time, the state's Budget size has crossed Rs 2 lakh crore. It has projected a deficit of Rs...
01:26 PM, Jun 01, 2012

Modi in Delhi amidst reports of BJP rift

Modi in Delhi amidst reports of BJP rift New Delhi: Amidst reports of a rift within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Delhi to attend a Planning Commission meet. Just a day after senior party leader LK Advani's blog criticised Nitin Gadkari, the party's mouthpiece Kamal Sandesh has slammed Narendra Modi. An editorial article calls the Gujarat Chief Minister a man in a hurry, who is damaging the fabric of...
11:30 AM, Jun 01, 2012
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