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Arts Fair: A never-before-seen demand for artwork at MSUSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:29 IST

After a two-year hiatus,M S Universitys Fine Arts Fair witnessed an unprecedented increase in the advanced bookings of artworks produced by artists as well as students.

Oil sector officers to go on stir from tomorrowSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:28 IST

Adamant on the issue of salary hike,the Oil Sector Officers Association-an amalgamation of officer unions of 14 PSU oil firms-has decided to go on an indefinite strike from January 7.

Third tiger surfaces,kills boy in KheriSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:27 IST

To exacerbate the nightmares of the forest department,a third tiger surfaced near Tanda village of Lakhimpur Kheri and killed a 16-year-old boy,Pillu Singh,on Sunday.

Boxing Academy dedicated to Olympic championSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:26 IST

Pugilist Akhil Kumar who had defeated world champion in Beijing Olympics was felicitated at his ancestral village Bikapur in Faizabad on Monday.

Tiwaris Safari recoveredSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:25 IST

The Auraiyya police recovered BSP legislator Shekhar Tiwaris Tata Safari on Monday.

With no proper security in place,Bombay High vulnerable to terror strikeSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:24 IST

The countrys largest offshore oilfield,Bombay High,is vulnerable to terror attack,as its safety and security is being compromised with,says the Association of Scientific and Technical Officers.

4.6 lakh JE doses declared ineffectiveSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:23 IST

After much dilly-dallying,around 4.6 lakh doses of Japanese Encephalitis vaccine supplied to the state government in September 2008 has finally been declared ineffective.

Civic body saved on energy by keeping several areas in the darkSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:23 IST

The Vadodara Municipal Corporation might have won the national award for energy conservation by installing energy saving streetlights...

Explosions claim three lives at Ankleshwar factorySubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:21 IST

At least three contractual workers were killed and two others severely injured in two explosions at an Ankleshwar-based chemical dye manufacturing unit on Monday.

Maya plans action against her rebel legislators in RajasthanSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:19 IST

To protest against the Bahujan Samaj Party unit in-charge of Rajasthan,the six newly-elected BSP legislators in the Rajasthan Assembly have voted for the Congress government led by Ashok Gehlot.

Cold claims 18 more lives in UPSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:15 IST

The severe cold wave condition continued to sweep across the plains of Uttar Pradesh on Monday claiming at least 18 lives since Sunday.

An illustrious family implies higher expectation levels,says Ustad Fazal QureshiSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:13 IST

It can be an advantage if you are surrounded by geniuses in the family. But on the flip side,it can make or break you if there are too many expectations to meet.

Perform first and then ask for benefits,say UPPClSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:11 IST

Cracking the whip on its protesting employees,the cash-strapped Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd has asked them to first perform and then demand a share in the corporations profits.

New Year bonanza for Lucknow an Eco-Park at Buddha SthalSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:09 IST

This New Year,the state government plans to set up an eco-park for the people of Lucknow.

Reserve Bank cuts CRR for cooperative banks by 0.50 pcSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:09 IST

In an inadvertent coincidence,as the state government came out with its new industrial policy,the Reserve Bank of India announced a reduction of fifty basis points...

With polls round the corner,Cong steps out to strengthen its hold at grassroots levelSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:08 IST

With the Lok Sabha elections approaching fast,the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee has gone on an overdrive to strengthen the party at the grassroots.

During recession some industries think in terms of recreationSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:06 IST

At a time when global economic meltdown has struck deep into businesses,some industrial units have seen a ray of hope.

Confusion over ownership puts brakes on demolitionSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:03 IST

A mega demolition drive involving two societies and a total of 400 houses has been put on hold by the Rajkot Collector's office following confusion over ownership.

IIM-A holds its second Doctoral ColloquiumSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:02 IST

Poverty eradication through profitable ventures,cooperate management in financial institutions and human resource management in mergers and acquisitions...

Playing with ImagesSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:01 IST

At first glance,Smabhu Dass photographs appear to be like paintings. Abstract lines and psychedelic colours combine to create beautiful images.

Launching SuccessSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:01 IST

Even before the release of the film,the Antaheen team is in a celebratory mood. Lead star Aparna Sen has already signed music composer,Shantanu Moitra,for her next project.

Full marks,says Anti-Corruption Bureaus annual report cardSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:01 IST

The Gujarat Police's Anti Corruption Bureau had gone hi-tech last year. The agency's latest performance report has shown how fruitful the move turned out to be.

A Different TrackSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:00 IST

Bollywood music for long has borne the brunt of snide remarks from discerning audiences,but then it also happens to be the sound of India,for most outsiders.

Blast case: Surat police nab two from KarnatakaSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:59 IST

Surat police have arrested two persons from Karnataka in connection with the Surat bombs conspiracy that had occurred immediately after the July 26 serial blasts in Ahmedabad.