newsVideocon Telecom to Invest Rs. 1,200 Crore for 4G Rollout
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Videocon Telecom, the telecom brand of the $4 billion Videocon Group, will be investing over Rs.1,200 crore in the next three years for 4G rollout in 29 cities, a company
Provident Fund Starts Web Helpdesk For Inoperative Accounts
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced an online helpdesk to help members trace out and settle "inoperative accounts", the labour ministry said
Superior WC record counts for nothing against India: SA coach
Melbourne, Feb 19 (IANS) South Africa cricket coach Russell Domingo Thursday asserted his team's victory in all the three previous World Cup meetings against India will count for nothing when the
Former South Africa captain Smith to split from wife
Capetown, Feb 19 (IANS) Former South Africa cricket captain Graeme Smith and his wife of three-and-a-half years, Irish singer Morgan Deane, have reportedly decided to end their marriage.The couple
PM satisfied with India-Israel ties
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday expressed satisfaction with the ongoing cooperation between India and Israel in various sectors, an official release reported.During
South Africa full of confidence ahead of India clash: Duminy
Melbourne, Feb 19 (IANS) South African batsman Jean Paul Duminy said Thursday the Proteas are brimming with confidence after their 62-run win against Zimbabwe and are ready to take on defending
No official word on Pakistan visa denial: PDP leader
Srinagar, Feb 19 (IANS) PDP spokesman Naeem Akhtar, who was to visit Pakistan Feb 25, Thursday clarified he did not know the status of his visa application after a media report said he had been
Nigerians held with Cocaine worth Rs.3.5 Crore
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Two Nigerians carrying cocaine worth Rs.3.5 crore have been arrested in the national capital, police said Thursday.Azubnozu Ekene Patric, 38, and Olantude James, 45, were
We batted well, disappointed with fielding: Skipper Chigumbura
Nelson (New Zealand), Feb 19 (IANS) Although pleased with the batting efforts of his team, Zimbabwean captain Elton Chigumbura Thursday said he was disappointed with his team's fielding after they
Morena Baccarin to play female lead in 'Deadpool'
Los Angeles, Feb 19 (IANS) “Homeland” actress Morena Baccarin will play the female lead in the action-adventure film “Deadpool”.Directed by Tim Miller, the film stars Ryan
Aejaz Gulab faced lot of Pressure to make 'Ab Tak Chappan 2'
Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Stunt director Aejaz Gulab, who is making his debut as a director with "Ab Tak Chappan 2", says there is a lot of pressure on him while making the film as its predecessor was
Zakir Hussain turns psycho lover in 'Game Paisa Ladki'
Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Actor Zakir Hussain, who is known for his performance in "Johnny Gaddar", "Sarkar" among others, will now be seen as a psycho lover in the movie "Game Paisa Ladki". The film
First South Asian Film Festival in Texas
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) Fourteen films, exploring the unique circumstances and complex stories of South Asians, will be featured at the first South Asian Film Festival in Dallas/Fort Worth,
Kanye West takes inspiration from riots
Los Angeles, Feb 19 (IANS) Rapper Kanye West says his Adidas range was inspired by the London riots.The “Black Skinhead” rapper has revealed the reason he wanted to collaborate with
US, India discuss stable Afghanistan
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) India and the US held discussions on regional cooperation in South Asia focussing on a stable and prosperous Afghanistan, a US embassy statement said here Thursday.The
SC stays arrest of Setalvad, husband
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday restrained the Gujarat Police from arresting activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand in connection with the alleged misuse of funds
Adverse weather Conditions to continue in Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 19 (IANS) Adverse weather conditions will continue in Kashmir till Feb 25 with heavy snowfall in many areas of the valley, the Met Office said Thursday."There has been heavy snowfall
Coach Waqar vows Pakistan comeback
Christchurch, Feb 19 (IANS) Pakistan chief coach Waqar Younis has insisted his team will bounce back in the cricket World Cup despite a demoralising defeat against arch-rivals India.Pakistan
England captain Morgan defends missing ODI for IPL
Wellington, Feb 19 (IANS) England captain Eoin Morgan has defended his involvement in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after it emerged he would miss a One-Day International to play in the lucrative
Media won't be allowed in Secretariat: Delhi Government
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Delhi government Thursday reiterated that no media would be allowed inside the Delhi Secretariat building and would only be allowed to sit in the media room.The
