West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan, who had earlier expressed anger at the state's law and order situation following the Lalgarh killings on January 7, on Wednesday visited Netai village and also Maoist-hit Baghbinda village in Jhalda in neighbouring Purulia to assess the situation. The former national security adviser said he was aware of the Maoist problem in this region.
Incensed over the "planting of articles" and wrongful advertisements in the run up to a company's public offer, market regulator Sebi on Friday pulled up merchant bankers and said it is considering coming out with revised norms on IPO advertisements.
'...are the deep ruts and fissures in the rotting fabric of our cities and the incompetence of elected leaders and administrators,' notes Sunil Sethi.
Promoters of SpiceJet do not have funds to bail out the airlines of dire consequences.
China on Tuesday dismissed as 'groundless' India's charge that Chinese hackers had attempted to break into sensitive Indian government computers, a week after American internet giant Google leveled a similar allegation against it. "I can say that these accusations are groundless," Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu told reporters when asked to comment on former National Security Adviser M K Narayanan's reported comments that Chinese hackers may be involved.
A simple yet effective script, well executed by the director, coupled with some enjoyable music, and the wonderful performance of Jyothika definitely make 36 Vayadhinile worth a watch.
All India Muslim Personal Law Board secretary Abdul Raheem Qureshi has urged the Centre and the state to immediately put an end to the abominable practices of targeting of Muslims for telephone tapping and other espionage operations in the name of fight against terrorism.
'For the film-maker, as for the photographer, barbershops with their many moments of interest -- wall-to-wall mirrors, shiny accoutrements, beaded curtains -- provide ample scope for mis-en-scene,' says Ranjita Ganesan.
Caterina Lopez talks about her item mumber in Bhindi Bazaar.
Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict.
Small Factories Act, Industrial Relations Code likely to be redrafted under pressure from Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh
Check out the two in this latest Malayalam movie.
Apparently concerned over repeated incursions by Chinese troops, National Security Advisor M K Narayanan has convened a meeting of top officials including Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar and Secretaries of Defence, Home and Foreign Ministries.
Three new directors including private sector lender ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar and Citigroup South Asia head Mark Robinson have joined the board of Indian School of Business (ISB).
Kalanithi Maran claims deal with Ajay Singh is dead; SpiceJet spokesperson says Maran's claims are baseless and false
The Tata Manza (Quadrajet Aura ABS) has clocked a mileage of 46.33 km per litre.
Israel will discuss the issue of homeland security with West Bengal which is reeling under the brunt of Maoist extremism.
In the wake of China blocking United Nations Security Council's sanctions against Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar, India has provided detailed information to it about his involvement in terror activities, and hopes Beijing would support the move. The issue figured during the talks between special representatives -- National Security Adviser M K Narayanan and Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo in New Delhi last Friday and Saturday.
His decision follows an independent investigation done on behalf of Flipkart and Walmart into an allegation of serious personal misconduct. Bansal, however, denies the allegations.
'I don't feed beggars. They can look after themselves. The mentally ill won't ask anyone for food or money,' says N Krishnan who has been feeding them thrice a day for the past seven years. We proudly launch our Independence Day special series: Extraordinary Indians.
A Communist Party of India-Marxist affiliated farmers' body in Tamil Nadu has announced that on November 9 it would forcibly enter the land allegedly encroached by Karnataka high court Chief Justice P D Dinakaran in a village in Tiruvallur district and distribute it to landless poor and Dalits.
'The Opposition parties should seriously give thought to endorsing Kovind's candidacy and close this chapter of divisive politics,' advises M K Bhadrakumar.
Or Iravu, a scientific approach to ghosts, is worth a watch.
The meeting was attended by Sebi executive director Usha Narayanan, Sebi wholetime member Prashant Saran and Reserve Bank chief general manager foreign exchange department Salim Gangadaran among others.
Congress on Wednesday steered clear of the issue on the continuation of the post of National Security Advisor in the wake of M K Narayanan's exit from there and the government planning a National Counter Terrorism Centre.
A six-member delegation from the Mumbai Film Festival, led by its director S Narayanan, will add some Indian masala to the 63rd Cannes Film Festival, one of international filmdom's oldest and most prestigious events.
Go for this Tamil movie only if you have the mental capacities of a six-year-old.
National Security Adviser M K Narayanan is being appointed Governor of West Bengal and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil will take over as the Governor of Punjab as the Centre has finalised a list of five new Governors in various states.
Voicing concern over the plight of the Tamils in Sri Lanka, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Friday sought Centre's immediate intervention to ensure relief and rehabilitation to internally displaced Tamils in the island nation.
United States President Barack Obama's Special Envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan, Richard Holbrooke, who is currently on a three-day visit to Pakistan, is expected to make a short visit to New Delhi on Friday.
'Just as coronavirus has come to us from China, this disease is also coming from that country.' 'India is a strong democracy and you cannot compromise on labour laws in this manner.' 'These changes will be challenged in court.'
In the demise of C K Prahalad, the corporate world has lost a management guru and a corporate strategist of the highest order. While he will indeed be missed by all in the corporate world, his lifelong commitment and work towards helping shape the future of global economy will inspire and guide leaders all over the world for a long time to come. His fresh and ever-evolving business insights, and the sheer depth and breadth of his knowledge helped entrepreneurial ambitions
Dealing yet another blow to arch rival All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday won the Vandavasi and Tiruchendur assembly seats which went to by-polls on December 19. In the bitterly fought polls, DMK's Anitha R Radhakrishnan trounced AIADMK's T Narayanan by an impressive margin of over 46,000 votes in Tiruchendur, while his colleague Kamalakannan romped home in Vandavasi by over 38,000 votes.
It was never the quality of the CV that defined an incumbent's performance or legacy.
United States special envoy Richard Holbrooke on Wednesday met National Security Adviser M K Narayanan in New Delhi. According to reports, the two discussed how India could help Washington's strategy aimed at ending terror threats emanating from Afghanistan and Pakistan.Holbrooke, the special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, was accompanied by Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen.Holbrooke is also meeting Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon.
Hawkish guidance by the US Fed raises concerns it could tie the hands of RBI from trimming rates.
India and the US are expected to finalise a crucial agreement on reprocessing under the landmark civil nuclear deal in 10-12 days, with all but one issue being resolved and negotiations centering on finalising a mutually acceptable legal text.
Closure has meant loss of Rs 2,000 crore to the public exchequer; around three per cent of Tamil Nadu's Gross State Domestic Product is from the facility
Union Defence Minister A K Antony on Friday asked the three services to remain alert and step up vigilance around the first anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
