Kar mentioned the increasing importance of natural gas as a substitute for oil and coal as fuel for thermal power generators in future.
'This puts the national security in jeopardy,' the Centre said.
'Once our voices are crushed, they can bring in an agenda of privatisation.'
The 14 were in jail custody and their bail prayers were rejected twice earlier by additional chief judicial magistrate of Haldia.
Emraan Hashmi-starrer Azhar has some feelgood songs, writes Aelina Kapoor.
In its 13th season, the reality series -- known for getting its kicks by throwing a bunch of wayward celebrities and argumentative commoners under the same roof while numerous cameras capture their every single move -- continues its downward spiral, feels Sukanya Verma.
The life and work of Satyarthi is synonymous to the never-ending crusade against child slavery.
Do you think the presence of Brazilian medio Douglas da Silva, defender Suley Musah of Ghana and Nigerian striker Mike Okoro gave East Bengal the winning edge?
The phase is crucial as it will decide the fate of several ministers -- Finance Minister Amit Mitra, Agriculture Minister Purnendu Basu, Law Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya, Tourism Minister Bratya Basu, Food and Supplies Minister Jyotipriyo Mullick and Agriculture Marketing Minister Aroop Roy.
Are you constantly dashing around trying to finish tasks but at the end of the day realise that you have done half of what you intended to do. Try these time management tips!
The five constables of the Kolkata police murdered traffic sergeant Bapi Sen on December 31, 2002 after he tried to prevent them from molesting a woman.
Inaugurating the 'Yuvashree' scheme, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said 100,000 youths enrolled in employment exchanges would receive the amount every month in the first phase, while maintaining that it was not an unemployment allowance but 'assistance' for them to meet their expenses.
Since much of the voting was on religious lines, Mamata's rural focus became irrelevant.
Now recognised as a mature actress, Konkona talks about her upcoming projects.
According to police sources, Bharti is believed to be hiding somewhere near Agra.
'The procurement cycle still consumes too much time; little has changed.'
The actress cum activist talks about Sania Mirza, films and more.
The education sector seems to be getting a fillip with the decks being cleared for execution of a series of\nmeasures.
What's in store for Ash and Jazbaa?
Do you need to know what you should pack if you are going to the US to study?
Satyanweshi will release on August 30.
US-based DSP (digital signal processor) and analog technologies leader Texas Instruments is upbeat on the Indian market and says it is set to capitalise on the boom in communication and entertainment sectors in India.
Recent derailments had brought the vulnerability of the national carrier into the limelight. For the railways, the fund allotment of Rs 1 lakh crore towards safety, is a welcome move, says Subrat Nath.
Pranab recalled how she once stormed out of a meeting, leaving him feeling "humiliated and insulted".
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