newsOpposition raises crop damage issue in UP assembly
Lucknow, March 3 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh assembly witnessed uproarious scenes on Tuesday as a united opposition raked up the issue of farmers who had suffered crop damage due to the heavy rain
Junk Values are shared by lenders with Credit Information Companies
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Many-a-time, junk values and incorrect data are shared with credit information companies (CIC) by their members despite several circulars issued by the Reserve Bank of India
Common, Online exam for multiple Universities launched
Kolkata, March 3 (IANS) Students seeking admission to engineering, medical and dental courses at the undergraduate level can now opt for a single, online entrance examination for getting admitted
West Indies not a one-man team: Clive Lloyd
Perth, March 3 (IANS) Legendary former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd dismissed suggestions that the Caribbean side has become overly dependent on explosive opener Chris Gayle and were missing
10 plays selected for Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Ten plays from India's diverse cultural and linguistic belt have been shortlisted for the prestigious Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META). They would be staged
Alert sounded in Haryana villages along Yamuna
Chandigarh, March 3 (IANS) The authorities in Haryana on Tuesday sounded an alert to residents of villages along the Yamuna river following heavy rainfall in the hills of neighbouring Uttarakhand
A disciplined West Indies can upset India: Clive Lloyd
Perth, March 3 (IANS) West Indies' chairman of selectors Clive Lloyd believes India are formidable opponents but says a disciplined West Indies effort can see the reigning World champions beaten
Women Celebrate Spirit of Experimentation through Films
New Delhi March 3 (IANS) Women filmmakers across the globe have come together to participate in a festival that would highlight their craft and experimental streak. The festival that began on
No immediate thaw in India-Pakistan ties: daily
Islamabad, Mar 3 (IANS) A Pakistani newspaper on Tuesday said it won't be possible to expect an immediate thaw in relations with India."A good start would be reaching agreement on the softer but
Jaishankar in Islamabad, Holds Talks
Islamabad, March 3 (IANS) Indian Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar on Tuesday held talks with his Pakistani counterpart Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhary during his visit to Islamabad.Jaishankar, who arrived
Weather set to improve in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, March 3 (IANS) The weather is likely to improve from Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmir as rail, road and air traffic continued to be affected for the second consecutive day due to heavy
Savour Homemade Delights on Holi (With: Forgotten joys of Homemade Gujiyas, Mathhis)
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) What's a Holi without some 'mithai'? But be a little cautious and try cooking some healthier sweets in your home kitchen, suggests Indian masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor, as he
Amla, du Plessis help Proteas post 411/4
Canberra, March 3 (IANS) Top order batsmen Hashim Amla (159) and Faf du Plessis (109) cracked centuries to help South Africa post 411/4, the highest total of the current World Cup, in 50 overs
Forgotten joys of homemade gujiyas, Mathhis (Holi is on March 6)
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Bhavna Lamba, 28, has fond memories of her mother and grandmother in a kitchen bustling with the sound of the utensils and emanating an intoxicating fragrance of sweet
Ensuring justice to be discussed in key Chinese sessions
Beijing, March 3 (IANS) Preventing wrongful convictions and ensuring judicial justice are likely to be discussed in China's two key annual sessions, said a Chinese daily Tuesday.An article in the
Lok Sabha adjourned twice
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned twice Tuesday following protests by the opposition over controversial comments made by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad
Crops suffer Rain Damage in Uttar Pradesh
Agra, Fe Mar 3 (IANS) For the farmers in the five districts of Agra division, it's been raining disaster the last few days, flattening the standing wheat and mustard crop and rotting potatoes that
India's World Cup Story: A Faithful Catalogue (Book Review)
Book: Cricket World Cup: The Indian Challenge; Author: Ashis Ray; Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd; Pages: 202; Price: Rs.499This is a chronicle of the World Cup from an Indian
Kitchen Holds Acne Cures
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Take a peep into your kitchen to banish acne, an expert says.Navin Taneja, director of The National Skin Center, shares home remedies to cure acne: * Lemon juice: Take a
China successful in reducing corruption: Daily
Beijing, March 3 (IANS) China has taken a series of steps to reduce and prevent corruption and the campaign has proved "remarkably successful", a Chinese daily said Tuesday.An article in the
