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50 people from Orissa seek shelter in Kerala

Fifty people from Orissa have sought shelter in Kerala in the wake of recent communal violence that rocked Kandamal and other places in that state, Kerala Social Welfare Minister P K Sreemathi said......

SKM to hold 15 more farmers' conclave ahead of Feb 26 Delhi march

Farmers' outfit Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) on Sunday said it has given a call for "Delhi Chalo" on February 26 with seven major demands, and in the run-up to it, 15 more "Kisan......

BJP announces 46 LS candidates from 6 states

BJP on Friday announced candidates for 46 more Lok Sabha seats from the states of Kerala, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Punjab and Sikkim. After the breakup of its alliance with the Biju......

Christian schools shut to protest Orissa violence

Thousands of Catholic educational institutions across the country shut down today in protest against the violence unleashed against the Christian community in Orissa following the murder of a Hindu......

SC pulls up Manipur HC judge for 'obnoxious' order on quota to Meiteis

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on Manipur high court judge Justice MV Muralidaran, saying despite being granted an opportunity he did not correct his judgment on grant of quota to......

Adani adds another feather to his cap

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Tuesday announced the acquisition of a 95 per cent stake in Gopalpur Ports in Odisha from Shapoorji Pallonji Group and Orissa Stevedores Ltd at......

Spectrum to be allocated in 7 more circles

The Department of Tele-communications is close to allocating start-up spectrum in seven more circles, in addition to Tamil Nadu, where the process is set to begin next week. According to the......

Workers flock to Kerala in search of greener pastures

Kerala, which largely depends on remittances of around two million Malayalis working in the Gulf, has now become a thriving job market for workers hailing from Assam, West Bengal, Bihar and......

Haryana, Delhi top best states' list

When it comes to financial health Haryana, Delhi, Orissa are the best performing states in the country, while Bihar, Jharkhand and Kerala need to cut both fiscal and revenue deficits, an Assocham......

The Indian engineer behind the world-famous Malkha fabric

The fabric Malkhais now known to all major designers the world over. It has been exported from India to Italy, France, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States. But just what is Malkha?......

Meet the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs contestants

Which of these young talents will YOU vote for? The fifth season of Zee TV's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs kicked off on December 27. This time, boys will be pit against the girls. Check out the 12......

BFI secretary general Kalita suspended for financial fraud

IMAGE: Following the scrutiny of nominations on Tuesday, Returning Officer R K Gauba declared Kalita "ineligible" for the upcoming election. Photograph: Kind courtesy BFI/X Boxing Federation of......

Sradhanjali Samantarai 'tricks' in Orissa's big wi

Riding on a fine hat-trick by Sradhanjali Samantarai, Orissa trounced Kerala 6-0 to top Group B and book a berth in the women's football semi-finals at the 32nd National Games in Hyderabad on......

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai kick-off campaign against Haryana

Defending champions Mumbai open their Ranji Trophy campaign in the 2013-14 season with an away Group A game against former champions Haryana from October 27-30. Last year's losing finalists,......

Manipur in semis

Defending champions Manipur played true to form and booked a semi-final berth, while last year's runners-up Orissa were ousted from the 11th National women's football championship in Chennai on......

AFI suspends 15 state units

The Athletics Federation of India on Sunday suspended as many as 15 of its units for not holding state meets and not following the AFI calendar. On the final day of its two-day Annual General......