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Railways basks in Slumdog Millionaire glory,looks for moreSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 12:06 IST

As Slumdog Millionaire won accolades worldwide for winning four Golden Globe awards,including one for its music and title song Jai Ho...

Too little too late: Vinita KamteSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 11:44 IST

For Vinita Kamte,widow of ACP Ashok Kamte,the statement made by Joint Commissioner of Police (crime) Rakesh Maria three days ago in Mumbai,clarifying the crucial role Kamte played on the first night of Mumbai attacks was a case of too little too late.

Mosaics as artSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:53 IST

A friend had come over to consult on a mosaic design for their new office.

For your eyes onlySubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:52 IST

The treatment of cataract,an age-related decrease in vision is surgical and no medicine/eye drops can cure or slow down the progression of cataract...

Brothers grimSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:50 IST

First there was Raghu. Bald,bespectacled,bearded with half a French beard.

Mark the DateSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:49 IST

When it comes to business magnate Vijay J Mallya,dont expect a spartan affair. The king of good times launched the seventh edition of the Kingfisher calendar in Delhis forbiddingly posh Emporio mall for the first time on Sunday afternoon.

DHBVN to organise open darbars for complaint redressalSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:45 IST

The Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam is all set to redress the grievances of power consumers through open darbars,to be organised in Sirsa,Fatehabad,Hisar,Bhiwani,Mahendragarh,Rewari,Gurgaon,Mewat and Faridabad from January 15 to 31.

Load-shedding in Punjab to continue till FebruarySubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:44 IST

Overdrawal of power by Punjab in the previous paddy season continues to spell trouble for residents,with frequent cuts.

Vajra Corps GOC allays Indo-Pakistan war fearsSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:42 IST

General Officer Commanding,Vajra Corps,Lt General VS Tonk today said there was no threat of an Indo-Pak war in the wake of Mumbai attacks,but asserted that the Army was fully prepared to face any eventuality.

Central panel members visit airportSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:41 IST

Members of Parliaments panel on civil aviation,Union Sports Minister MS Gill and BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu,today reviewed infrastructure enhancement at Rajasansi International Airport,which is facing hard times after various airlines suspended their operations from here.

Brar is PSEB chairmanSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:39 IST

After months of dilly-dallying,the Punjab government today appointed Harinder Singh Brar as the new chairman of the all-important Punjab State Electricity Board.

Now,online reservation for Volvo ticketsSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:36 IST

Haryana Roadways will introduce online reservation facility for Volvo buses in the state later this week. All formalities for the launch of the new service are almost complete....

Traffic norms to be strictly followed on campus: V-CSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:34 IST

Driving without helmets would soon not be allowed on the Panjab University campus. Also,students have been asked not to exceed a speed limit of 25 km/hr in the campus.

PU not to implement OBC quota from this yearSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:33 IST

Come next academic session and OBC students applying to Panjab University might not be beneficiaries of the Supreme Court announced 27 per cent reservation as the university will not be implementing the OBC quota any more.

Pilot training institute to compensate for deficiency in servicesSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:32 IST

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed a pilot training institute to cough up compensation to a student for not providing training in a course desired by him.

Joshi abduction: two sentenced to lifeSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:31 IST

A local court,on Tuesday,sentenced Jagminder Singh and Honey Sharma to life imprisonment for kidnapping Nikhil Joshi,son of a prominent car dealer,in 2005.

Once bitten,twice shy? Admn calls off market projectSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:29 IST

After the hullabaloo over the allotment of recent mega-projects,the Chandigarh Administration is not taking any chances this time.

At HC,nine long months of woes before new parking lot comes upSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:27 IST

The perennial parking problem at the Punjab and Haryana High Court is expected to worsen from the second week of February when work on the multi-level parking project begins.

Panchkula to get a Walkers ParadiseSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:24 IST

The Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) is all set to develop the states biggest park,Rajiv Gandhi Walkers Paradise Park,on around 140 acres in Sector 1 of the Mansa Devi Complex.

Shrunk trousers dig hole in shopkeepers pocketsSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:23 IST

Sangrur resident Naveen Kumar was angry after his brand new pair of trousers shrank after the first wash. He took it to the shop and asked the owner to replace the pair.

22-yr-old dies as drunk driver lands Scorpio on Maruti carSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:20 IST

A 22-year-old man lost his life when a speeding Scorpio car coming from the opposite side flung into the air after colliding with a road divider and landed on the victims Maruti car.

DGP lends ear to woman on dharna,assures actionSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:19 IST

After a days wait without food and water,a Yamunanagar woman sitting at the Haryana Police headquarters in Panchkula finally got to meet Director General of Police Ranjiv Dalal on Tuesday evening.

With govt touchy on Nandigram,KoPT scouts for other sitesSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:14 IST

Even as the state government has turned down the proposal of the Kolkata Port Trust for acquiring 2,500 acres at Nandigram for dumping their dredged soil,Rajiv Dubey...

NGOs blocking development,says BuddhaSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:13 IST

Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Tuesday criticised many city-based NGOs,alleging that they are hindering developmental programmes.

Minority panel all praise for BengalSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 04:12 IST

The National Minorities Commission,which came to Kolkata on a two-day visit,praised the state government for its efforts to ameliorate the condition of poor Muslims.

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