India

Kanimozhi Denied Bail; Goes Back to Jail

Upsetting DMK party members and its chief M Karunanidhi, a Delhi court today dismissed bail plea of former DMK MP Kanimozhi and seven others, who are accused in the 2G telecom scam.

Nov 3, 2011

India's Food Price Index Highest in 9 Months

The data released by the government showed that the country's food price index rose to 12.21 percent, its highest in 9 months. Food inflation last week was 11.43 percent.

Nov 3, 2011

Vivek Oberoi to Go 'Almost Naked' in New Movie

After Neil Nitin in "Jail" (2009), John Abraham in "Dostana" (2008), and Abhey Deol in 2007's "Ek Chalis Ki Last Local"( ECKLL), it's Vivek Oberoi's turn to go shirtless his forthcoming movie, the sequel to " ECKLL."

Nov 2, 2011

Jaipal Reddy Hopes for Fuel Price Review

With oil companies losing crores of rupees every day on selling fuel below cost, Petroleum Minister S. Jaipal Reddy said that he would convene a ministerial panel meeting to review prices of fuel sold at subsidised rates.

Nov 2, 2011

Google Offers Free Websites to India Firms; To Boost Internet Usage

Internet usage may increase by many folds in India as Google Inc will offer free websites to small and medium businesses in India.

Nov 2, 2011

Indian Airlines Pilots Asked to Return Home

The dream of the Indian Airlines pilots to fly the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner will not come true, as they have been asked to return home.

Nov 2, 2011

Aishwarya Rai Chooses Star Hospital for Delivery

Former Miss World-turned-Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has chosen Seven Hills Hospital at Marol in Andheri for delivery. Sources said that a deluxe VIP room at the seven-star hospital has been booked from November 10 to 15.

Nov 2, 2011

Chidambaram in Manipur to Defuse Crisis

After three months of economic blockade imposed by a tribal organization in Manipur, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram is visiting Manipur Wednesday to defuse crisis in the state.

Nov 2, 2011

Shah Rukh Khan Turns 46, Celebrates Birthday on Board LA-India Flight

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan turned 46 on Wednesday and celebrated his birthday while in a plane, 30,000 feet in the air.

Nov 2, 2011

Team Anna Received 2.94 cr in Donations; To Return 40 Lakh

Team Anna received a whopping Rs. 2.94 crore through donations from various sources to support anti-corruption movement, which was spearheaded by Anna Hazare.

Nov 1, 2011

Fortis India to Buy Sister Firm for $665 Million

With an aim to consolidate all the groups health businesses under one roof, hospital chain Fortis Healthcare (India) has decided to buy Singapore-based sister firm Fortis Healthcare International for $665 million.

Nov 1, 2011

Maruti Suzuki Sales Down by Over 50 Percent

Maruti Suzuki, India's top automobile manufacturer has sold less half the number of cars it did this time last year. This is largely due to the labor unrest that has cost the company roughly $500 million in lost production; the problem has been compounded by a demand slowdown in Asia's third-largest economy.

Nov 1, 2011

'Ra.One' Breaks Box Office Record

Film critics came down heavily on Shah Rukh Khan's Diwali Ra.One like a ton of bricks but it broke the highest collection in a single day.

Nov 1, 2011

Air India Pilots Threaten to Quit

Over 100 pilots have threatened to quit the airlines, alleging that the airlines management is adopting discriminatory decision against them.

Nov 1, 2011

Top 10 Bollywood Actresses

Bollywood actress, Kareena Kapoor, who has three consecutive box office hits with "Bodyguard" (2011), "Golmaal 3" (2010) and "We Are Family" (2010), is the leading female actor in the industry, according to the results of an online poll conducted by "Top 10 Bollywood".

Oct 31, 2011