» IMC organises 'Mumbai Heritage Walk'
Mumbai | Saturday, Nov 21 2009 IST
In an initiative to familiarise tourists and expatriates to the sights of the country's financial capital, the Indian Merchants' Chambers (IMC) today organised the ''Mumbai Heritage Walk.'' The walk saw participants moving around south Mumbai's historical landmarks.

 » Journalists protest attack on IBN Lokmat office
Mumbai | Saturday, Nov 21 2009 IST
A large number of journalists and non-journalist staff from print and electronic media today gathered here to protest the attacks by Shiv Sena activists on the IBN-Lokmat television channel offices in Mumbai and Pune.

 » Railways to set up a permanent memorial for 26/11 victims
Mumbai | Saturday, Nov 21 2009 IST
Saluting the brave men and women who fought the terrorists during the November 26 attacks on Mumbai, and to pay homage to those who were felled by their guns, the railways will set up a permanent museum in the city, Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee said today.

 » Mumbai police to organise seminar against terrorism on Nov 23
Mumbai | Saturday, Nov 21 2009 IST
The city police will organise a seminar on ''Terror Preparedness'' on November 23 to spread awareness among the citizens on measures to combat terrorism.

 » Railway to seek grant from Centre for socially important projects
Mumbai | Saturday, Nov 21 2009 IST
Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee today said the railway will seek a one time grant from the Central Government to implement various socially important projects.

 » Maharashtra CM assures journalists of action against attackers on IBN office
Mumbai | November 21, 2009 5:10:39 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Saturday assured the journalists delegation that strict actions will be initiated against the attackers of IBN Lokmat offices in Mumbai and Pune.

 » Government initiates modernising Mumbai Fire Brigade
Mumbai | November 21, 2009 3:39:25 PM IST
Just ahead of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks anniversary, the Mumbai Fire Brigade is preparing itself to modernise the force.

 » Senior minister, top officer wanted NSG out: Gafoor
Mumbai | Saturday, Nov 21 2009 IST
In a shocking revelation barely few days before the first anniversary of 26/11 terror attacks, former city Police Commissioner Hassan Gafoor has said that a senior minister and a top officer wanted him to withdraw the National Security Guards from the operations against militants.

 » Satara Foundation tie up with Clearwater Consulting to promote hope and fashion in India
Mumbai | November 21, 2009 1:05:28 PM IST
Satara Foundation, a Dutch Foundation working to improve the quality of life for women in India, has announced its tie-up with Clearwater Consulting, a Mumbai based marketing consulting firm, to create a marketing platform for their products in India.

 » The New ASUS UX30 Notebook:Immaculate Design Meets Undeniable Performance
Mumbai | November 21, 2009 12:49:31 PM IST
ASUS, today launched the much awaited ASUS UX30 notebook in India. The latest U Series notebook from ASUS has finally answered the question form or function? with the answer, Why not both? While most thin and lightweight notebooks face the problem of scaled back functionality, the new U Series from ASUSwhose design was inspired by one of natures thinnest, most aesthetically pleasing and most graceful creations, the butterflypromises an exquisitely crafted, thin and lightweight notebook that takes away nothing in terms of functionality.

 » Creative Partnership, Capcom reach agreement on Dark Void rights
Mumbai | Saturday, Nov 21 2009 IST
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt's production company Plan B Entertainment, under its Creative Partnership with Reliance BIG Entertainment and Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, have come to terms on the film rights relating to Dark Void, a new property from Capcom.

 » Mumbai remains extremely vulnerable: Shobhaa De (One Year After 26/11)
Mumbai |Saturday, 2009 10:05:21 AM IST
A year has gone by since the devastating 26/11 terror attacks, but the city is still vulnerable and people far from secure, says well-known author and columnist Shobhaa De.

 » Now terrorists emerge from educated households: Om Puri
Mumbai |Saturday, 2009 10:05:16 AM IST
Om Puri, who plays a terror mastermind in Rensil D' Silva's just released "Kurbaan", says that people with terrorist leanings have begun to emerge from educated households and that his character represents this dangerous trend.

 » Attack on IBN was spontaneous : Shiv Sena
Mumbai | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut today said ''the attack on the offices IBN network channels in Mumbai and Pune news channels was spontaneous.'' In an interview to a TV channel, Raut said the IBN had been critical of Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray and that was intolerable to his party. Raut, who is also Executive Editor of Senas newspaper Saamna, said, ''Media is not God -- criticism of Balasaheb Thackeray will not be tolerated, and criticism of Sena is also criticism of Marathi Manoos.'' A group of 20-25 Shiv Sena activists attacked journalists and damaged property at the offices of IBN7 and IBN Lokmat, the Hindi and Marathi news channels of the IBN Network, in north-east Mumbais Vikhroli today.

 » Security personnel withdrawn from vicinity of Gateway of India
Mumbai | November 20, 2009 7:41:50 PM IST
Personnel of the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) platoon, who were deployed at the Gateway of India in Mumbai to guard the Taj Mahal Hotel- one of the prime targets of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, were sent back to their barracks on Friday.

 » Culprits will be booked: CM
Mumbai | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Condemning the Shiv Sena attack on IBN Lokmat channel offices in Mumbai and Pune, Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan today said stringent action will be taken against the culprits.

 » Shiv Sainiks vandalise TV channel offices in Mumbai, Pune (Lead)
Mumbai |Friday, 2009 7:35:07 PM IST
Suspected Shiv Sena activists Friday ransacked the offices of the IBN-Lokmat television channel in north-east Mumbai and in Pune and assaulted journalists.

 » 25 hurt as Shiv Sena attacks IBN Mumbai office
Mumbai | November 20, 2009 5:24:01 PM IST
At least 25 people were hurt when Shiv Sena allegedly attacked the offices of IBN7 and IBN Lokmat, the Hindi and Marathi news channels of the IBN Network on Friday afternoon.

 » Gammon Infra bags contract worth Rs.850 crore
Mumbai |Friday, 2009 6:05:08 PM IST
Construction major Gammon Infrastructure has bagged a highway project worth Rs.850 crore from National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the company said Friday.

 » Shiv Sainiks ransack TV channel office in Mumbai
Mumbai |Friday, 2009 6:05:08 PM IST
Suspected Shiv Sainiks Friday attacked and vandalised the office of the IBN Lokmat TV channel at Vikhroli in north-east Mumbai.

 » Driver of bank cash van steals Rs 40 lakh
Mumbai | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
The driver of a bank cash van today fled with Rs 40 lakh that had to be deposited in ATM centres from suburban Andheri. Police said at around 1030 hours, a vehicle of Banking Arya, an agency depositing cash in ATM centres, left its office at Andheri with Rs 85 lakh cash. After depositing the money at two-three ATM centres, they reached the ATM centre of ABN Amro Bank at Infinity mall in Andheri. When two cashiers and the security guard went inside to deposit Rs 10 lakh in the centre, driver Praveen Vasudeo Bolekar drove away the vehicle and abandoned it near Meghna mall in Versova after stealing Rs 40 lakh, police said. Police have recovered Rs 35 lakh cash from the vehicle, while Rs 40 lakh was missing.

 » Peace Run to held in Mumbai on Nov 22
Mumbai | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
''Mumbai Peace Run'' will be held in the city on November 22 to pay tribute to the martyrs of 26/11 terror attacks and demand zero tolerance towards terrorism.

 » Handwriting expert deposes Fahim drew Mumbai maps
Mumbai | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Dr Kranti Kumar, handwriting expert of Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Lucknow today deposed before designated court conducting trial in the 26/11 terror attack case that the author of specimen and writing on maps and documents seized by the investigating agencies is the same. Dr Kumar said he had used the latest technology to examine the handwriting on the maps of Mumbai seized from the militants who attacked the city, allegedly prepared by accused Fahim Ansari, and his specimen. He has also submitted the reports to the investigating agency with reasoning, he told justice Judge M L Tahaliyani. Ansari had allegedly drawn maps of city and supplied to the terrorist handlers in Pakistan, which was later used by the attackers. The court has already recorded the statements of handwriting expert from FSL, Kalina, here. Another witness -- Police Naik Chandrakant Bhaskarao testified that he had taken specimen hand writing of Ansari on 32 pages, while he was in police custody here, in presence of Uttar Pradesh Police Inspector Omprakash Tripati on January three, this year. J J Hospital Mortuary Assistant Harshad Sudhakar told the court that bodies of eight terrorist were brought to mortuary on November 29, last year and later one body was brought on December six. He had put token number on the bodies and they were identified on January one, this year.

 » Air India's bonanza for senior citizens
Mumbai | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Senior citizens, in the age group 65 years and above, are now eligible for a 20 per cent discount for travel in First and Executive classes on Air India's international flights. The discount is available only on tickets purchased from Air India reservation offices in India. Applicable on the basic fare of market fares, the offer would be valid for outbound travel commencing on or before March 31, 2010.

 » Maharashtra Government orders inquiry into parading undertrials
Mumbai | November 20, 2009 3:28:54 PM IST
The Maharashtra Government on Friday ordered an inquiry into the violation of human rights of three undertrial prisoners by the state police.

 » Dimple Kapadia's 'Tum Milo Toh Sahi' to release in January
Mumbai |Friday, 2009 3:35:05 PM IST
Dimple Kapadia and Nana Patekar starrer "Tum Milo Toh Sahi", a film about love at different ages, will release on Jan 29 next year.

 » Sanjay Dutt's beard plays villain
Mumbai |Friday, 2009 3:35:05 PM IST
Sanjay Dutt's schedule has gone haywire, all thanks to the beard that he has grown for his role in Mani Shankar's "Knock Out".

 » 'Raj should stop dividing people in name of language': Bitta
Mumbai | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Former All India Youth Congress president M S Bitta today said Maharashtra Navinirman Sena president Raj Thackeray should stop dividing people of India in the name of language.

 » Kamal Khan not a wild card entry in 'Bigg Boss' house
Mumbai |Friday, 2009 2:35:06 PM IST
Director Kamal R. Khan, who was evicted from the "Bigg Boss" house due to his misbehaviour with the housemates, has made a comeback on the show. But he isn't a wild card entry and is expected to leave at the weekend.

 » Sensex volatile, ruling 0.61 percent in red (Lead)
Mumbai |Friday, 2009 2:35:06 PM IST
A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets was trading on a volatile note a little after Friday noon and was down 0.61 percent from its previous closing figure.

 » Kasab's lawyer wilts in the harsh spotlight (One Year After 26/11)
Mumbai |Friday, 2009 2:35:06 PM IST
Spotlights can often be welcome but not this one. The notoriety that came with having as a client the lone terrorist caught alive after the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks has left S.G. Abbas Kazmi weary, insecure and financially spent.

 » 'Kurbaan' opens to rousing response
Mumbai | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
The much awaited Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor starrer ''Kurbaan'', mired by controversies and a court case, opened to a rousing response across the world today. The film, which has close to Rs 50 crore riding on it, is one of the biggest ever releases with 1,300 physical prints and 800 digital ones.

 » Aus High Commissioner gives Rs 10 lakh to Magic Bus
Mumbai | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Australian High Commissioner Peter Varghese today presented a cheque of Rs 10 lakh to non-governmental organisation 'Magic Bus' for provision of sports and personal development training to 240 underprivileged children in the city. The cheque was received by Magic Bus' Senior Sustainability Manager Meena Sriramane. In a statement here, Mr Varghese said, ''Australia is pleased to be able to assist these children reach their full potential by providing opportunities through sports. Australia and India share many sporting links at the elite level, and we are glad to be able to give something back at the grassroots level.'' The funding was provided under the Direct Aid Programme (DAP), administered by the Australian High Commission in New Delhi. The DAP funds grassroots development programmes in a range of areas, including education, health, income generation and the environment.

 » Australia gives Rs.10 lakh grant for Mumbai Magic Bus project
Mumbai | November 20, 2009 11:09:25 AM IST
Australian High Commissioner Peter Varghese today presented a cheque for Rs 10,00,000 to Magic Bus for the provision of sport and personal development training to 240 underprivileged children in Mumbai.

 » Disney comes up with workbooks for kids
Mumbai | Friday, Nov 20 2009 IST
Disney Publishing Worldwide (India) has launched two new range of Workbooks to enspire and encourage early childhood learning in a fun and engaging way.

 » Indian equities open lower yet again after previous day's losses
Mumbai |Friday, 2009 11:35:12 AM IST
After ending nearly 215 points down a day before, a key Indian equities index opened on a weak note yet again Friday in line with the mood in other Asian markets on concerns over the short-to-medium term global economic outlook.

 » It is a wonder I am still getting offers: Amitabh Bachchan (Interview)
Mumbai |Friday, 2009 9:35:37 AM IST
Age is no bar for Amitabh Bachchan. From television to films to endorsements, he is doing everything and that keeps the 67-year-old megastar busier than his younger colleagues.

 » Two Shakeel associates killed in encounter
Mumbai | Thursday, Nov 19 2009 IST
Two suspected associates of underworld don Chhota Shakeel were killed in an encounter at suburban Borivali here today.

 » 'I want to know what happened outside Cama Hospital': Smita
Mumbai | Thursday, Nov 19 2009 IST
Smita Salaskar, wife of encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar, who was killed in the 26/11 terror attack, today said she wanted to know what exactly had happened outside Cama Hospital in which her husband and two other senior police officers Hemant Karkare and Ashok Kamte were killed by two terrorists. Speaking at a book release function of '26/11 woh 59 hours', written by senior Editor of Star News Jitendra Dixit, she said till today she was not aware what happened outside Cama Hospital on November 26 last year.

 » Police commissioner releases book on 26/11 attacks
Mumbai | Thursday, Nov 19 2009 IST
Mr D Sivanandan, city police commissioner, today released the hindi version of the book '26/11 Woh 59 hours' at a simple function at Wilson College here.

 » Kareena's role in 'Kurbaan' similar to Katrina's in 'New York'?
Mumbai |Thursday, 2009 8:05:06 PM IST
Rumours are rife that Kareena Kapoor's role in "Kurbaan" is similar to Katrina Kaif's in "New York" -- both the actresses are featured in near-identical roles of a wife who discovers her husband to be a closet-terrorist.

 » Ranbir flies to Delhi to chat with Aamir, Javed
Mumbai |Thursday, 2009 7:35:09 PM IST
Aamir Khan, Javed Akhtar and Ranbir Kapoor on the same platform? That's the line-up for a discussion organised by the Tehelka magazine on Bollywood and other social phenomena Saturday in New Delhi.

 » Airtel nodal officer depose in designated court
Mumbai | Thursday, Nov 19 2009 IST
A nodal officer of Airtel, Sunil Tiwari today told the designated court Judge M L Tahaliyani that on the request of Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP) Parambir Singh, the company diverted the calls on terrorists' mobile phone on police landline phone on November 26 last year. Mr Tiwari also said that Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP) Parambir Singh had given two Airtel numbers and asked to divert all the calls on police landline number as terrorist were talking to their handler in Pakistan from Hotel Taj, Hotel Oberoi and Nariman House. The Airtel SIM cards were purchased from Delhi and Kolkata on fake name and address. He submitted the office copy form, filled up by the card purchaser to the court. Another witness Bhupendra Singh Bakshi, mobile retail shop owner from Delhi told the court that one Suresh Prasad purchased pre-paid SIM card on October six, last year from his shop. He provided zerox copy of Identity card of Government of India, Urban development ministry, as identity proof for procuring the card. A police officer, who was assigned to find out the address of a cardholder in Delhi, said name and address of Suresh Prasad was fake.

 » Bombay High Court allows release of Karan Johar's 'Kurbaan'
Mumbai |Thursday, 2009 7:05:07 PM IST
The Bombay High Court Thursday declined to stay release of film "Kurbaan", due to be out Friday, but sought the responses of filmmaker Karan Johar and actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor to a petition terming two of its songs "vulgar".

 » Equities market ends in red, Sensex down 213 points (Roundup)
Mumbai |Thursday, 2009 6:35:06 PM IST
Weak cues from global markets and heavy profit-booking across sectors Thursday pulled down a key index of Indian equities markets, which shut shop 213 points lower than its previous close.

 » Maharastra cabinet congratulates Sachin Tendulkar
Mumbai | Thursday, Nov 19 2009 IST
The Maharashtra cabinet today passed a resolution, congratulating batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar for completing 17,000 runs in ODI and also for representing the country in cricket for the last 20 years.

 » Headley's mobile traced by Mumbai police
Mumbai | Thursday, Nov 19 2009 IST
In a major breakthrough, crime branch sleuths of Mumbai police have recovered a mobile phone, said to have been used by Lashkar-e-Toiba operative David Headley during his visits to the Metropolis between 2006 and 2008.

 » 17 fishermen killed; 80 missing in Phyan
Mumbai | Thursday, Nov 19 2009 IST
Atleast 17 fishermen from Maharashtra died in the cyclone Phyan that hit the state's coastline last week and 80, including 45 from other states, are still missing.

 » JSW Steel partners with Japanese firm (Lead)
Mumbai/Kolkata |Thursday, 2009 5:35:06 PM IST
Indian steel major JSW Steel Thursday announced an agreement with Japan's second largest steelmaker JFE Holdings to set up a greenfield project in West Bengal and an automotive steel manufacturing unit in the country.

 » HC allows release of Kurbaan without deletion of controversial songs
Mumbai | Thursday, Nov 19 2009 IST
The Bombay High Court today allowed the release of Hindi movie ''Kurbaan'' tomorrow without deletion of two of its songs, when hearing a public interest litigation seeking removal of the two ''objectionable'' songs for hurting setiments of the Muslim community.

 » Sensex ends 226 points down (Third Lead)
Mumbai |Thursday, 2009 5:05:09 PM IST
Indian equities closed lower Thursday on intense selling, with a key index shutting shop 226 points lower than its previous close.

 » Sensex continues to fall, down by 269 points (Second Lead)
Mumbai |Thursday, 2009 4:05:07 PM IST
A key Indian equities index extended its losses Thursday afternoon and was ruling 269 points lower than its previous close.

 » JSW Steel, Japanese firm sign pact
Mumbai |Thursday, 2009 3:33:00 PM IST
Indian steel major JSW Steel Thursday announced an agreement with Japan's second largest steelmaker JFE Holdings to set up a greenfield project in West Bengal and an automotive steel manufacturing unit in the country.

 » Sensex 111 points down early afternoon (Lead)
Mumbai |Thursday, 2009 3:22:09 PM IST
A key Indian equities index was 111 points in the red early Thursday afternoon on weak sentiments in other Asian markets.

 » Sipping coffee, at Leopold Cafe unafraid and undeterred (One Year After 26/11)
Mumbai |Thursday, 2009 2:35:15 PM IST
It's breezy and, oh yes, bustling with people. Over a lunch of roast chicken and cold coffee, Leopold Cafe regular Wesley Paul says casually, "There are gunmen at the door."

 » Businessman shot at in Mumbai
Mumbai | Thursday, Nov 19 2009 IST
Two people fired a round of bullets critically injuring a businessman near Snehdhara Housing Society, in suburban Vile Parle late last night, injuring his leg.

 » Ambani brothers, Mittal lead Forbes' India Rich List
Mumbai |Thursday, 2009 12:35:12 PM IST
Mukesh Ambani has emerged the wealthiest person in India with a net worth of $32 billion, as the number of Indian billionaires in Forbes' "India Rich List" this year has nearly doubled to 52, thanks to the rebound in stock markets.

 » Indian equities drop after opening marginally higher
Mumbai |Thursday, 2009 11:35:07 AM IST
A key Indian equities index opened marginally higher Thursday but soon registered a decline, in line with the sentiments in other Asian markets on worries over the pace and depth of of economic recovery.

 » My mother a great authority at censors: Saif Ali Khan (Interview)
Mumbai |Thursday, 2009 10:35:37 AM IST
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan says it is "ridiculous" to think that his mother and censor board chief Sharmila Tagore gave an 'adult' rating to "Kaminey" because it starred Shahid Kapoor.

 » Mukesh Ambani tops Forbes' India rich list
Mumbai/Singapore | November 19, 2009 3:30:06 PM IST
A rebounding stock market that gained two-thirds in the past year and an economy growing at six percent have boosted the net worth of India's richest people, according to the latest Forbes' India rich list.

 » NSG commandoes record statements before a special court via video conferencing
Mumbai | November 18, 2009 9:10:38 PM IST
National Security Guards (NSG) commandoes, who played a pivotal role in rescuing victims during last year's Mumbai terror attacks, on Wednesday gave their statements in-camera before a special court through video conferencing. .

 » Chargesheet filed against Raj and supporters for assaulting north Indian students in 2008
Mumbai | November 18, 2009 9:09:25 PM IST
Mumbai Police on Wednesday filed a charge sheet, running into 73 pages, in a local court against Raj Thackeray, Chief of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and 20 others for causing riots and assaulting north Indian students appearing for a Railway Recruitment examination here in 2008. .

 » Mahesh Bhatt writes to PM
Mumbai | Wednesday, Nov 18 2009 IST
Noted film-maker Mahesh Bhatt today said he had written a letter to Prime minister Manmohan Singh, seeking help and protection after exposure of his son Rahul's alleged friendship with the Lashkar-e-Toiba operative David Headley.

 » ONGC stepped up security post 26/11: Sharma
Mumbai | Wednesday, Nov 18 2009 IST
ONGC had considerably stepped up the security surveillance of its offshore and onshore installations post the 26/11 terrorist attack on Mumbai, ONGC Chairman R S Sharma today said.

 » 3 NSG Commandos depose in 26/11 terror trial
Mumbai | Wednesday, Nov 18 2009 IST
Three commandos of National Security Guards (NSG) today deposed in the 26/11 terror case trial through video conference from New Delhi. Special Public Prosecutor Ujwal Nikam said the statements of the commandos were recorded by designated court Judge M L Tahaliyani 'in-camera.' These commandos were members of NSG teams, which fought fierce battles with the militants at Hotel Taj Mahal Towers and Palace, Hotel Oberoi Trident and Nariman House for nearly sixty hours.

 » Centre supplies 68,000 tonnes wheat, 4,000 tonnes rice in Mah
Mumbai | Wednesday, Nov 18 2009 IST
Maharashtra food and civil supplies minister Anil Deshmukh today said the Centre has sent 68,000 tonnes of wheat and 4,000 tonnes of rice for distribution to the open market in the state. Mr Deshmukh told newsmen here the new stock will stabilise the current sky-rocketing prices. The state government will continue to offer edible oil, sugar and tur dal at ration shops till December-end.

 » Sensex closes below 17,000 points (Roundup)
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2009 6:35:06 PM IST
A key index of the Indian equities markets slipped 52 points Wednesday to close below the 17,000-point mark amid selling pressure and weak cues from Asian markets.

 » 3 injured in ONGC pipeline fire mishap near Thiruvarur
Mumbai | Wednesday, Nov 18 2009 IST
Three people were injured in a minor fire following a leak from an underground pipeline of ONGC near Thiruvarur in Karaikal region of Tamil Nadu.

 » Japan extends grant to 3 NGOs for educational projects
Mumbai | Wednesday, Nov 18 2009 IST
The Japan Government has decided to extend a total grant assistance of Rs 163,79,000 for the proposed social welfare and educational projects to the three different Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).

 » PIL against 'Kurbaan' songs
Mumbai | Wednesday, Nov 18 2009 IST
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL), seeking deletion of two ''objectionable'' songs from the film ''Kurbaan'' for hurting sentiments of the Muslim community, was filed in the Bombay High Court today.

 » Mumbai Gym instructor denies links to Headley
Mumbai | November 18, 2009 4:14:17 PM IST
Vilas Pandurang, an instructor at Moksha gym here refutes links with 26/11 terror suspect David Coleman Headley.

 » Sensex closes 59 points down in volatile trade (Third Lead)
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2009 5:05:06 PM IST
A key index of the Indian equities markets snapped its three-day winning streak Wednesday and ended a choppy session 76 points below its previous close.

 » Volatile trade continues in markets (Second Lead)
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2009 4:05:05 PM IST
A key index of Indian equities was trading flat Wednesday afternoon as investors sought to book profit in key scrips.

 » Sensex trading flat in afternoon (Lead)
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2009 3:05:05 PM IST
Indian equities were trading flat Wednesday afternoon, with a key index ruling 4.12 points higher than its previous close.

 » Karkare's wife raises questions about his death in 26/11 attacks
Mumbai | November 18, 2009 12:44:17 PM IST
Kavita Karkare, the wife of former Maharashtra Anti Terror Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare on Wednesday questioned the state government on why her husband and two other senior officials who were killed on 26/1, did not get reinforcements on time.

 » FSAI launches fire safety programme for schools in Mumbai
Mumbai | Wednesday, Nov 18 2009 IST
Fire and Security Association of India (FSAI) today launched an innovative public awareness programme to create awareness regarding fire safety in the city's schools.

 » Indian navy plans programmes for close interaction with people
Mumbai | Wednesday, Nov 18 2009 IST
As a prelude to the Navy Day celebrations on December 4, to commemorate its daring and successful attack on Karachi harbour during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, the Western Naval Command has commenced a series of programmes to have interaction with people from all walks of life.

 » Indian equities open lower despite strong cues
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2009 11:35:05 AM IST
Indian equities opened lower Wednesday and fell further within a few minutes into trading, even though sentiments remained positive on account of positive cues both in the domestic domain and from overseas.

 » 'Race 2' to go on floors with Saif, Anil: Ramesh Taurani
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2009 10:05:13 AM IST
If super-hit film "Race" had lots of suspense and stunts, its producer Ramesh Taurani promises more thrills and action in its sequel "Race 2" that will go on floors early next year with Saif Ali Khan and Anil Kapoor playing the main leads.

 » 'We go forward not in fear but in solidarity': Avraham Berkowitz
Mumbai | Tuesday, Nov 17 2009 IST
Chabad Mumbai Relief Fund Director Rabbi Avraham Berkowitz today said the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack has shattered some people's lives and frozen their minds forever, but these victims of hatred from all the faiths will go forward in solidarity and not in fear.

 » Ranji Trophy: Mumbai bowled out for 162 against Himachal Pradesh (Round up)
Mumbai |Tuesday, 2009 10:05:07 PM IST
Mumbai were bowled out for a paltry 162 in their first innings against Himachal Pradesh on the first day of the Ranji Trophy Super League at Bandra-Kurla Complex here Tuesday.

 » WADA official to allay concerns of BCCI
Mumbai |Tuesday, 2009 10:05:07 PM IST
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) director general David Howman will be here this week to allay the apprehensions of the Indian cricket board over the 'whereabouts clause' that it has rejected.

 » Official is now Dy Sec Gen of IOSCO
Mumbai | Tuesday, Nov 17 2009 IST
Tajinder Singh, Head of International Affairs & Human Resource Development and Executive Assistant to the Chairman in the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has been appointed as Deputy Secretary General of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), General Secretariat.