Hotel Chefs told to stay put during Obama visit
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) ITC Maurya, the luxury hotel where US President Barack Obama will be staying during his three-day visit here, has cancelled the leave of its top chefs and asked them to
Actor-Politician Cho Ramaswamy Hospitalised
Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) Popular Tamil actor-turned-politician Cho Ramaswamy, 80, was Wednesday admitted to a private hospital here after he complained of breathing problems."He was rushed to Apollo
Meet Brothers Anjjan Start 2015 on High Note
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) After the success of “Baby doll” last year, the trio of music directors Meet Brothers Anjjan have made a splendid start to 2015 with three of their tracks
Budget Session From Feb 23 (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The budget session of parliament will begin Feb 23 and the union budget would be presented Feb 28.The first part of the session would be from Feb 23 to March 20 and the
Aditya Birla Nuvo to increase Van Heusen Outlets, Sales
Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) Diversified corporate Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd is hoping to increase the sales of the Van Heusen brand of readymade apparels by 20 percent and also the distribution network by
ITC Net Profit up by 10.4 Percent
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) Kolkata based multi-vertical major ITC Ltd. Wednesday said its net profit in the quarter ending December grew 10.4 percent year-on-year to Rs.2,635 crore as revenues from
Can Websites of App-based Taxis be blocked, HC asks Government
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the city government whether websites of app-based taxis can be blocked, while hearing a PIL that alleged that despite their being
Looking forward to Russia visit: PM
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said he looked forward to visit Russia later this year, an official release said here Wednesday.During a meeting with Russian
Three Northeastern States Celebrate Foundation Day
Agartala/Imphal, Jan 21 (IANS) The northeastern states of Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya Wednesday organised numerous programmes and events to celebrate their 43rd foundation day.Prime Minister
Hindu widow saved 10 Muslims in Bihar riots
Azizpur (Bihar), Jan 21 (IANS) A Hindu woman who saved lives of 10 Muslims in this village in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district during the recent clashes in which five people died is being hailed as a
Proposal mooted for Organic Farming in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 21 (IANS) The Indian Association Sharjah has come up with a proposal to do organic farming in all 14 districts in Kerala.Talking to IANS Wednesday, P. Sudeep, chief executive
Kerala to Create SPV to tap Diaspora Investments
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 21 ( IANS) In a first of its kind, the Kerala government has decided to come up with a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to tap the investments of Kerala diaspora, an official
Yes, We can Debate, says Maken
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Congress leader Ajay Maken Wednesday agreed to have a public debate with AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and BJP's chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi ahead of Delhi's
HC notice to Centre on banned Pakistan channels
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the central government to respond to a petition that seeks adequate steps to stop the broadcast of banned Pakistani channels in
Bibek Debroy joins NITI Aayog as Member
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Bibek Debroy, an eminent economist, Wednesday joined the newly-created NITI Aayog as member, an official statement said here.A research professor at the Centre for Policy
Modi Greets Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur on Statehood Day
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday greeted the people of Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur on their statehood day.Greeting the people of Meghalaya, Modi said: "My dear
Kejriwal Files Nomination
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday filed his nomination from New Delhi assembly constituency for the Feb 7 polls.The former Delhi chief minister met with protests by
Kashmiris Wait Eagerly for Season's First Snowfall
Srinagar, Jan 21 (IANS) Kashmiris are eagerly waiting for this season's first snowfall, which has eluded the valley so far, as the weather office has forecast widespread rain and snowfall during
Telangana Swine Flu cases mount, KCR briefs PM
Hyderabad, Jan 21 (IANS) With more swine flu cases being reported in Telangana, Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao Wednesday briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the situation and sought the
Kiran Bedi to File Nomination
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Kiran Bedi, BJP's chief ministerial candidate in Delhi, will file her nomination Wednesday from the Krishna Nagar constituency here.Party sources said Bedi will file the