Gurmeet Singh Sethi, who is a member of the Congress party and bores an uncanny resemblance to PM Manmohan Singh, marched through unchallenged by the security at President-in-waiting Pranab Mukherjee's residence. Mr Sethi said he had a long chat with Pranabda and has never seen the former Finance Minister this happy.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Who is Pranab Mukherjee?
He first became an MP 43 years ago, a minister 39 years ago. His first stint as Finance Minister of India began exactly 30 years ago. He has been a minister under every Congress Prime Minister in the last 40 years. He is acknowledged across political parties as one of the best Parliamentarians -- several generations of MPs have not seen Parliament without him in it.
Farewell, Rajesh Khanna
The final journey of of Bollywood's first superstar Rajesh Khanna began in Mumbai. Mr Khanna's body was taken to the cremation ground in a glass casket to allow his fans, thousands of whom lined Mumbai's roads, to pay their last respects. The veteran actor died at home in Mumbai on Wednesday (July 18, 2012). He was 69 and had been battling cancer.
Security forces discover tunnel connecting India to Pakistan at Jammu
A tunnel running between India and Pakistan at the international border in the Samba sector of Jammu has been found by a Border Security Force (BSF) patrol. The tunnel, dug at a depth of 25 feet, was detected after an area caved in due to rains near a BSF outpost. It is still not clear whether the tunnel was operation or not, but the tunnel seems freshly constructed and had an air supply pipe as well.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Heat and sweat: Story of powerless India
The whole country is reeling under scorching heat and the temperatures have shot well past 40 degree Celsius. And long hours of power cuts are adding to the misery.
SRK faces life ban at Wankhede
SRK has been banned for life from entering the Wankhede Stadium after an altercation with security guards at the stadium. The King says he was provoked and that he won't apologise.
Petrol pricier by Rs. 6.28 plus taxes, Mamata upset but won't quit UPA
Starting at 24 May 2012, petrol will cost Rs. 6.28 more per litre, exclusive of taxes, effective midnight. This is the steepest hike ever for petrol in India, and prompted calls for a rollback from leaders who are key to the government's survival - Mamata Banerjee, M Karunanidhi and Mulayam Singh Yadav.
I was angry but not drunk: Shah Rukh on Wankhede Stadium brawl
Shah Rukh Khan, Bollywood actor and Kolkata Knight Riders team owner, speaks on his last night's scuffle with the security personnel at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Water wars in Maharashtra
Now divisions in Maharashtra over water sharing between two regions that are both reeling under scarcity of water. The issue has become political as the NCP is opposing the Congress' decision to release water to Western Maharashtra which is considered the stronghold of the Congress.
Mumbai's Monorail: Answer to commuters' problems?
It is Mumbai's brand new infrastructure project to improve and refurbish the city's mass rapid transport systems. The Mumbai Monorail will augment local railway services and is expected to offer faster connectivity and link up the existing Central, Western and Harbour lines. The project will connect Jacob's Circle in town to suburban Chembur, a distance of over 20 kilometres.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Woman beaten by cops after trying to disrupt Sonia's rally in Karnataka
A woman was beaten up by police today for showing black flag to the Congress President Sonia Gandhi in Tumkur, during the birthday celebration of Siddaganga Math head. A young woman tried to disrupt Mrs Gandhi's speech during the ceremony. As she began her speech, the woman, seated among the audience, suddenly rose and waved a black flag demanding Scheduled Caste (SC) status for her community Madiga Dandora. The police immediately swung into action and beat her up. She was then take away from the venue even as some of her supporters shouted slogans.
Growing awareness increases demand for organic foods
Growing awareness over pesticides and their ill effects is pushing consumers to slightly costly yet healthy organic foods.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
India is planning to develop its own 90-Seater Civilian Aircraft
India is working on developing its own 90-seater civilian aircraft with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) saying “the strategy for its production has already been evolved” with the design “planned to have unique features like enhanced fuel efficiency, use of bio fuel with low carbon footprint, short to long range haul, shorter air strip requirement and ultra modern avionics”. A design bureau has been set up to undertake indigenous design and development of the plane, called the National Civil Aircraft (NCA-90). A total of seven prototypes are proposed to be developed by CSIR along with the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) “to prove the design and demonstrate compliance with respect to airworthiness requirements and certification”. The Planning Commission says the aircraft will be tailored to suit market requirements and will have attractive operating economics. It estimates that “The design and development of the aircraft would cost Rs 4,355 Crore. The estimated series production cost would be another Rs 3,200 crore”. Confirming this, Dr Sudeep Kumar, head of CSIR’s planning and performance division, said, “We have set up two separate committees - one for joint venture development that is looking for a corporate group or groups who will join us in developing the aircraft from scratch and then will commercially produce it. The second committee is a technical one which is overlooking the entire project of developing the aircraft.” Dr Kumar added, “The council has already had talks with the Tata group and will soon meet with Mahindra Aerospace to look for partnership.” Bangalore-based NAL had earlier developed India ’s first multi purpose 14-seater civilian aircraft Saras. But on March 6, 2009 , two IAF test pilots along with a flight test engineer were killed when the second prototype crashed 30 km from Bangalore . “Saras was 14-seater while NCA is 90-seater. NCA will also be a state-of-the-art machine. We have been asked by the Planning Commission to move a Cabinet note,” Dr Kumar said. According to the CSIR, most developed countries have their own national aircraft. “It is a niche technology. No country wants to share it with others. India has its desired expertise through NAL to develop its very own national civilian aircraft,” Dr Kumar said. Developing the NCA-90, officials say, will not only put India as part of this elite group but will also develop the ancillary industry.
Monday, April 16, 2012
SRK detained at US airport, jokes about it in Yale speech
Shah Rukh Khan, who was in the US to speak at Yale University, was stopped and questioned at a New York airport for two hours. When he finally made it to Yale, he joked about the detention in his speech saying that whenever he starts feeling "too arrogant about (myself) I take a trip to America."
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Ra.One animator hit by drunk driver, battles for life
A night out on the weekend ended in disaster for two siblings, with one of them in critical condition, as a speeding car rammed the auto rickshaw they were travelling in at Oshiwara at around 1 am on Sunday. Charu Khandal, who works as an animator in a production house, was on her way home after having dinner at Juhu with her sister Ritu Khandal, and friend Vikrant Goel, when the mishap occurred at an intersection in Oshiwara.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Verdict 2012 Deciphered (5 Indian States Election 2012)
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How the Mandate can Change Equations (5 Indian States Election 2012)
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