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Monthly News May 2014

Amitabh Bachchan’s new film with R Balki...

Amitabh Bachchan’s new film with R Balki is titled ‘Shamitabh’

R Balki finally unveiled the title of hid upcoming film with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and ‘Ranjhanaa’ actor Dhanush. The film, which was being referred as ‘R Balki’s next’, for a very long time is titled ‘Shamitabh’. Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to... read more »

RIL to acquire controlling stake in Netw...

RIL to acquire controlling stake in Network 18

In the biggest-ever deal in the Indian media, Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) on Thursday announced a Rs 4,000-crore investment for acquiring a majority stake in the Raghav Bahl-run Network 18 Media & Investments (NW18) and the deal covers subsidiary TV18 Broadcast Ltd... read more »

On Naidu’s Wish List for Modi, Spe...

On Naidu’s Wish List for Modi, Special Category Status for Seemandhra

When Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the capital tomorrow, he will carry with him a list of demands. Topping that wish list, said sources, is the fulfillment of the Centre’s promise that special category status will be granted to the... read more »

AirAsia India ticket sales start today

AirAsia India ticket sales start today

New Delhi: AirAsia India will begin operating flights in the country from June 12, with ticket sales starting from Friday. AirAsia India, a joint venture between AirAsia, Tata Sons Arun Bhatia’s Telestra Tradeplace, was granted flying licence by aviation regulator DGCA earlier this month... read more »

Raina, Jadeja spin Windies out for 211

Bangladesh tour good opportunity for England tour: Raina

Suresh Raina, who is all set to lead the 15-member Indian squad to Bangladesh for a three-ODI series, has said it would a good opportunity for him to get prepared for a tougher England... read more »

Uttar Pradesh gang-rape and murder: Four arrested; NCW steps in

NEW DELHI: The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday took suo moto cognizance in gang-rape and murder of two minors in Uttar Pradesh. Four accused including a cop were arrested... read more »

Raju takes charge as Civil Aviation Minister

New Delhi: Senior TDP leader Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju Thursday took charge as the new Civil Aviation Minister, assuring that he would strive to create a level-playing field for all... read more »

Snooping issue: Congress steps up pressure on Modi

PM Narendra Modi likely to move to 7 RCR on Friday: sources

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is still placed at the Gujarat Bhawan, is likely to move to 7 Race Course Road on Friday, say sources. According to the sources, 7 Race Course... read more »

Jet Airways expects to return to profits by middle of FY17

New Delhi: Jet Airways (India) Ltd, the South Asian carrier in which Etihad Airways PJSC owns a 24% stake, posted a record quarterly loss and forecast it won’t be profitable until the first half... read more »