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Economic slowdown gives politicians tax-free ride to publicitySubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:28 IST

The economic slowdown has proved a blessing in disguise for political parties and leaders.

Cinema theatres may see IPLSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:27 IST

Following a spate of requests from cinema theatre owners in the country,the Indian Premier League has decided to float tenders to sell these rights forthe 2009 Indian Premier League season commencing on April 10.

Sai Digital,Chembur emerge kabaddi championsSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:26 IST

Sai Digital Planet defeated Micro Finance 12-9 in a thrilling contest to bag the crown in the Aakar Foundation kabaddi tournament at Bal Gandharva maidan in Vikhroli on Monday.

Subsidy hike: Farmers wonder if it will translate into more fertiliserSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:25 IST

Last year,a shortage of fertiliser availability had caused riots across the country.

Royston nets winnerSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:25 IST

Mahindra United Under-19 team produced a strong second half performance as they came from behind to overcome the gritty challenge of Dena Bank by a 2-1 margin and keep their title hopes alive in the Super Division of the Mahindra Mumbai Football League.

A blast from the past on green baizeSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:24 IST

After trailing 0-2 at one point,veteran Tony Monteiro rolled back the years to enter the third round with a pulsating 3-2 win,in the Cricket Club of India (CCI) Platinum Jubilee Open Snooker Tournament...

Silver lining: high jump in education cheeredSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:23 IST

The nearly nine-fold increase in the outlay on higher education has been widely welcomed in the city which is known as the educational seat of the country.

French rugby coach Molinie has modest ambitionsSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:23 IST

The Valentines spirit is in the air and the Bombay Gymkhana is teeming with T-Shirts (in all possible sizes,the sport happily accommodates) on which are printed colossal red hearts with scribbled words alongside.

College BytesSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:19 IST

The cadets of Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies once again proved their excellence in the field of arts and creativity at CreaZi,the inter-college mega event conducted by Indira School Of Communication Pune from February 13 to 15.

Terror-(w)ised!Subscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:17 IST

When confronting terrorism,you have two options. You either give up or you fight back," was the simple yet assertive response of Zaffar Iqbal,NDTV Special Correspondent.

T for TheatreSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:15 IST

It's not about organising props on the stage and delivering a drab and monotonous performance,winning a cash prize and going home.

Chopper jets clean up power lines,consumers brace for shockSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:15 IST

There is a downside to the Power Grid Corporation of India Ltds ambitious project to clean up rusty transmission lines using helicopters.

Nithari victims father hires SC lawyer,accuses PandherSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:14 IST

When CBI special judge Rama Jain appeared in court on Monday to hear the Arti murder case of the Nithari trials,father Durga Prasad of the seven-year-old victim was not present.

Recession takes 2 lives as job market shrinksSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:12 IST

The global meltdown claimed two victims in the Capital on Monday.

Govt projects unrelated to Games 2010 on backburnerSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:11 IST

The Delhi government is feeling the heat of the global meltdown as the Cabinet on Monday issued a missive on adopting several cost-cutting measures.

All is not well with Choubeys love life: copsSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:09 IST

Thirty-year-old Abhishek Kumar Choubey,who set himself ablaze in South Block on Saturday,took the drastic step because he was dissatisfied with the way the country was being run by the Prime Minister.

Small talkSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:08 IST

The valentine romance and fun continued weekend long as the cherubs of glamour were seen partying at the post valentine day party on Sunday.

Perennial PenmanSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:07 IST

It might be difficult for the world to isolate his two identities,but for Tarun Tejpal,senior journalist,writer,juggling between journalism and writing is a routine task.

A dog’s life,no moreSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:05 IST

Every dog that attended the Labrador meet on Sunday evening had his day literally! The 'friendly breed' enjoyed their favourite food and made friends and above all...

Interim Budget II: Delhi gets Rs 2360 croreSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:04 IST

Mondays Interim Budget has allocated the Capital Rs 2,418 crore,a jump of Rs 1,600 crore from last year.

Against all oddsSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 01:03 IST

In what can be called a dancer's worst nightmare,Nirali Someshwar suffered a near fatal accident in July last year,fractured her femur bone and was bedridden for three months.

District courts Bar Associations on strike todaySubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 00:53 IST

All district courts Bar Associations here have decided to observe a day-long strike on Tuesday to protest against the governments indifference towards their demand for withdrawal of the recent CrPC amendments.

RML hospital says nature of injuries caused babys deathSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 00:52 IST

Citing the nature of injuries as the cause of death of the 10-month-old baby boy,authorities at the Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital did a complete u-turn on Monday,saying the doctors absence had nothing to do with the childs death.

Victorious councillor loses seat,courtesy computer errorSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 00:50 IST

A computer error that cost an elected municipal councillor her seat has invited flak for the Delhi State Election Commission for making a mockery of the entire democratic process.