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Gandhi disagrees with MPs' demand for beacon fitted cars

Congress President Sonia Gandhi has expressed herself against MPs' demand to sport red beacons atop their cars in Delhi. In a meeting of Congress Parliamentary Party Executive, Gandhi made it......

Delhi: Of fake lal battis and few corrupt cops

Around 300 people were prosecuted in New Delhi for unauthorised use of red beacons on their vehicles, a major increase from last year's challan of nine. According to Delhi Police statistics, a......

MPs want to use beacons across the country

Several members of Parliament, cutting across party lines, on Friday sought permission for use of beacons atop their vehicles. A number of MPs from various political parties presented a memorandum......

India has been an inspiration to the world: Obama

India and Indians have been an inspiration and beacon of hope for people across the globe, United States President Barack Obama has said on the eve of India's 63rd independence day. "Ever since......

In Uttarakhand, red beacons first austerity later

Despite a call by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for austerity measures, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh P Nishank has decided to distribute minister-level posts, popularly called 'lal battis'......

Power sector holds beacon

The market seemed enamoured with power sector stocks on Thursday as the Union Cabinet approved a bill that will lead to far-reaching reforms in the crucial sector. CESC (up 7.97% to Rs 21), Gujarat......

Why the Internet is always under scrutiny

The Stop Online Piracy Act, or Sopa, has just been put on the back burner by the US government following an online howl. Sopa does need a rethink. However, the debate across the media, largely,......

Ambassador set to get a facelift!

With over 35 lush and plush national and international car brands in India offering their cars, Hindustan Motors is on the brink of being forgotten. But Hindustan Motors Ambassador continues to......

All about the war over IMF chief's post

This is the world's most wanted job now. Never before have nations competed so aggressively for an international post. The scramble for International Monetary Fund managing director's chair has......

Nooyi's recipe to create jobs boom in US

India-born, Pepsico chief Indra Nooyi has said that the United States should follow the example of China, which follows a multi-generation blue print to steer its industrial development. Nooyi......

First Look: Shyamalan's After Earth

The first look of M Night Shyamalan's next film After Earthis out.Featuring Will Smith and his son Jaden (above), the sci-fi adventure will release on June 7, 2013.The story -- written by Will......

The brilliance of Sombhu Mitra, who directed Jaagte Raho

Writer-filmmaker Rinki Roy Bhattacharya, daughter of celebrated filmmaker Bimal Roy, met Bengali theatre stalwart Sombhu Mitra and his wife Tripti as a teenager and was hugely impressed by their......

Indo-pak leaders mourn Mehdi Hassan's demise

Legendary Ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan's demise is being equally mourned in Pakistan and India alike. Both the countries' leaders and celebrities have termed it as a tragic loss to the music industry......

'Dr Hazarika made me realise the power of music'

Dr Bhupen Hazarika, who passed away on November 5,had inspired thousands of people across the country with his music. Pranab Gohainpays tribute to hischildhood hero.I was 7 years old when I first......

'I knew Dookudu would be a blockbuster'

Dookudu starring Mahesh Babu, Samantha, Sonu Sood, Brahmanandam, M S Narayana has taken Telugu cinema by storm and is smashing records; it will probably emerge as one of the biggest......

'Beacon of liberty' Ali honoured for civil rights work

Heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali was honoured on Thursday for his humanitarian efforts and civil rights work at an awards ceremony in Philadelphia. The $100,000 award called the Liberty......

Atwal success fuels India's major ambitions

Arjun Atwal's PGA Tour triumph shone as a beacon on an otherwise dark Sunday for Indian sport, fuelling the world's second most populous country's hopes of celebrating a maiden major victory in the......

Bobby Robson shone like a beacon of decency

Throughout a life spent almost entirely devoted to football, former England manager Bobby Robson shone like a beacon of decency and old-fashioned values, of all that is good in the game. The......

Plane spots French yachtsman's capsized boat

A rescue plane spotted the capsized boat of a French round-the-world sailor who triggered his distress beacon near Cape Horn on Tuesday, organisers said.The Chilean plane flew over the boat at 8:50......

Rooney shines amid Old Trafford gloom

In a generally disappointing season for Manchester United, teenage striker Wayne Rooney has shone like a beacon of hope for the troubled club.The 19-year-old Rooney has scored 17 goals in 42 games......

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