Files contain reasons for preferring Hindalco: Parakh
Former Coal Secretary P.C. Parakh, who has been charged with alleged irregularities in the allotment of coal mine to Aditya Birla Group, on Saturday said he had on files given full reasons for preferring Hindalco over a PSU for allocation of the coal block. “All those things were recorded in my... read more »
UPA’s education loan scheme has unleashed revolution: Chidambaram
The impact of the ‘revolutionary’ education loan scheme of the United Progressive Alliance government would be felt in another 10 years, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said on Saturday. Participating in a loan mela organised by Canara Bank at nearby Tirumangalam, he said Tamil Nadu is an... read more »
‘Polarisation, radicalisation’ RSS, BJP policy: Tewari
Union Minister Manish Tewari on Saturday launched an attack on BJP, accusing the party of polarising and radicalising the people from the time of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination to the Gujarat riots. “From Gandhi’s assassination to Gujarat pogrom, RSS/BJP responsible for polarisation and... read more »
PM’s message to Sharif a reflection of aspirations, feelings of peopl...
New Delhi – External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Saturday said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s blunt message to his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif during the meeting in New York reflected the aspirations and feelings of the people. “He has been endorsed as the Prime... read more »
Washing hands after failure boosts optimism
Washington – A new study, which examined how physical cleansing affects us after failure, has revealed that people who wash hands after doing a task are more optimistic than those... read more »
Serena Williams beats Kvitova in straight sets to reach WTA Championships semis
Johannesburg – Defending champion Serena Williams has ensured a place in the semi-finals of the WTA Championships with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Petra Kvitova, the 2011 champion. According... read more »
ICICI Bank Q2 net profit up 13% at Rs 2,698 cr
Mumbai: ICICI Bank on Friday reported 13 percent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,698 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2013. The bank’s net profit was Rs 2,390... read more »
Shah Rukh leads most attractive personality list, beats Salman Khan
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has topped a list of the most attractive personalities, beating the likes of Salman Khan and megastar Amitabh Bachchan. Shah Rukh Khan is `India`s... read more »
Bo’s appeal rejected, original judgment upheld
Beijing – A court in China Friday rejected disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai’s appeal and upheld the original sentence of life imprisonment for bribery, embezzlement and abuse of... read more »
