Friday 12th March, 2010
James Cameron in India to discuss "Future of Cinema"
Mumbai News.NetFilmmaker James Cameron (Avatar) will be in India on March 13 for the first time.
Belfast Film Festival to 'spotlight' Shyam Benegal
Mumbai News.NetCannes nominated India's film director-screenwriter-producer Shyam Benegal will be in the "spotlight" at prestigious Belfast Film Festival, being held from April 15-30.
India, Russia to sign deals worth 10 billion dollars
Mumbai News.NetIndia and Russia are expected to sign deals worth over ten billion dollars, including in defence and civilian nuclear sectors during the ongoing visit of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Maoist arrested in West Bengal
Mumbai News.NetA Maoist guerrilla was arrested from a forest area in Bankura district of West Bengal, police said Friday.
I'm ready to mediate with Maoists: Trinamool MP Kabir Suman
Mumbai News.NetKabir Suman, the Trinamool Congress MP who is not always known to toe the party line and a hugely popular poet-singer in West Bengal, says he is willing to mediate between the central government and Maoists.
Jaipur foot for Sri Lankan amputees
Mumbai News.NetAmputees in Sri Lanka, who lost their limbs during the prolonged civil war in the country, will now be able to lead a near normal life with the help of the Jaipur foot - artificial legs made in Rajasthan that are known for being cosmetically and functionally close to the human limb.
Himachal varsity to reserve additional seat for girls
Mumbai News.NetThe Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) has decided to create an extra seat and reserve it for girls who are the single child of their parents in graduate and postgraduate professional courses, an official statement said Friday.
Sensex up 66 points in early trade
Mumbai News.NetA benchmark index for Indian equities Friday opened in the green and was ruling about 66 points higher than its previous close, about half an hour into trade.
Brazil boosts 2010 growth forecast
Mumbai News.NetThe Brazilian government has raised its projection for economic growth this year from 5.2 percent to more than 5.7 percent.
Games look inspired by traditional Indian art
Mumbai News.NetThe colour palette is vibrant, modern. But look closely and the images of the 2010 Commonwealth Games for hoardings across Delhi, including sporting venues, will reveal traditional Indian art forms deftly woven into them.
From Trinidad to Indian village, a connection lost and found
Mumbai News.NetA village school in Faizabad district bears a cornerstone - 'Built by Paltu Persad of Sorzano and Queen Street, Arima, Trinidad'. It is the story of an indentured labourer who travelled half way across the world for work and his grandchild who came back in search of her roots.
Young or old, all fall for anti-ageing packages
Mumbai News.NetThere was a time when middle-aged women would resort to facials and thermo packs to rejuvenate their looks. But now wrinkles or patchy skin are being tackled with a wide range of anti-ageing treatments, sometimes by women who are just in their late 20s.
Good looks not always important: Minissha Lamba
Mumbai News.NetActress Minissha Lamba admits her ultra-glamorous look in 'Kidnap' opened a whole new range of opportunities for her. But the young actress, who will be seen in Shyam Benegal's new film, feels that at the end of it talent plays an important role.
This Australian team will create its own history, says Charlesworth
Mumbai News.NetAustralia coach Ric Charlesworth says his team has shown its potential and deserved to be in Saturday's final of the Hockey World Cup.
Putin arrives, nuclear, Gorshkov pacts on table
Mumbai News.NetRussian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin arrived here Thursday night on a 22-hour visit during which India and Russia are to sign over a dozen agreements, including an umbrella civil nuclear pact.
Police find photos of godman 'marrying' missing woman
Mumbai News.NetPolice searching for a missing self-styled godman and a woman devotee he is accused of kidnapping have recovered photographs of the two as a married couple.
Couple commits suicide in Agra
Mumbai News.NetA couple was found dead in their home here Thursday in what appeared to be a suicide pact, police said.
Germany to play Australia in World Cup final
Mumbai News.NetWorld and Olympic champions Germany outplayed European champions England 4-1 in the semi-final Thursday to set up their third consecutive World Cup final clash with Australia here.
110 firms in IIM-Ahmedabad placement mela
Mumbai News.NetThe graduating batch of the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad has received placement offers from 110 firms, including international offers from firms like Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank.
Balco chimney crash: Court rejects bail of Chinese engineers
Mumbai News.NetThe Chhattisgarh High Court Thursday rejected the bail pleas of three Chinese engineers, arrested for their alleged role in the chimney crash last year at the Korba-based Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd (Balco) power plant that killed 40 workers.
Call centre employee killed by jealous team leader
Mumbai News.NetA 23-year-old employee of a call centre in Noida was allegedly murdered by her team leader, jealous over her dumping him for another man, police said Thursday.
Chhattisgarh assembly panel to probe child selling case
Mumbai News.NetAmid a heated debate in the Chhattisgarh assembly Thursday, Speaker Dharamlal Kaushik ruled that a house committee will probe into a TV sting expose of alleged sale of a minor by an orphanage centre based on outskirts of capital Raipur.
Two early goals killed us, says England coach
Mumbai News.NetThe two early goals and the inexperience of his injury-hit side led to England's 1-4 loss to Germany in the World Cup semi-final, said coach Bobby Crutchley here Thursday.
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