» Vogue fashion fund makes India debut
Mumbai | Friday, May 11 2012 IST
The Vogue Fashion Fund makes its India debut for this year in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI).

 » Sensex slides 127 points on poor industrial show (Lead)
Mumbai |Friday, 2012 6:05:06 PM IST
A benchmark index for Indian equities markets fell for the fourth straight day Friday, shedding over 127 points, to close below 17,000 on poor industrial output data that indicated a slowdown in the economy and continuing global concerns.

 »  Air India cancels 12 flights
Mumbai | Friday, May 11 2012 IST
As the agitation by protesting pilots continued today, 12 more Air India international flights were cancelled. 'All our long haul flights to US, Europe, Riyadh and Jeddah from Mumbai and New Delhi have been cancelled', an Air India official here said. This was due to non-availability of pilots. who are on mass sick leave since Tuesday, he said. The national carrier has stopped bookings till May 15 on its flights to US, Europe and Riyadh. With pilots remaining defiant, the Air India management had yesterday sacked 9 more pilots. Meanwhile, private airlines Kingfisher Pilots have been protesting since yesterday against non-payment of their due salary.

 » When Shah Rukh played a racing driver (Movie Snippets)
Mumbai |Friday, 2012 5:05:05 PM IST
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan unveiled a range of limited edition Tag Heuer watches along with Formula One driver Karun Chandok and recalled his role as a racing driver in "Baazigar".

 » Salman roars in 'Ek Tha Tiger', teaser gets roaring response
Mumbai |Friday, 2012 2:05:06 PM IST
Salman Khan jumps, punches and kicks like never before in "Ek Tha Tiger". The teaser of Kabir Khan's film has just been released and it has received a positive response from the film fraternity as well as the fans.

 » 'Shootout...' was not possible without 'Dongri to Dubai': Gupta
Mumbai |Friday, 2012 2:05:06 PM IST
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta launched author Hussain Zaidi's book "Dongri to Dubai" and revealed that his forthcoming film "Shootout at Wadala" wouldn't have been possible had it not been for the book.

 » Don't review a film before its release: Javed Jafferi
Mumbai |Friday, 2012 1:35:06 PM IST
Javed Jafferi starrer "The Forest" hits theatres Friday but the film has already got a thumbs up from the critics. Despite this applause, the actor is not happy with the trend of critics passing verdict on films before their release.

 » Spirit must not die, show must go on: Subhash Ghai (Interview)
Mumbai |Friday, 2012 1:35:06 PM IST
He is Bollywood's true showman. Filmmaker Subhash Ghai has been going through tough times with the Bombay High Court asking him to return the plot where his film school, Whistling Woods International, stands, but he is not ready to slow down.

 » Sensex down 146.58 points during noon trade
Mumbai |Friday, 2012 1:35:05 PM IST
A benchmark index for Indian equities markets was trading 146.58 points down at around 12.30 p.m. Tuesday, 0.89 percent down from its previous close.

 » Air India strike enters Day 4, passengers stranded
Mumbai | May 11, 2012 12:01:13 AM IST
The Air India pilots' strike entered the fourth day on Friday, leaving thousands of passengers stranded, as no alternative arrangements were made for them by the airline.

 »  Builder assaulted, robbed
Mumbai | Friday, May 11 2012 IST
A Builder was robbed of cash and Gold and diamond jewellery, worth Rs 7.6 lakh, by six people after assaulting him at his residence in the posh Lokhandwala area in Andheri last night. Mr Raja Ramesh Advani (38) told the police that he was about to leave home at around 2210 hours last night, when the six persons knocked his door bell. as soon as he opened the door, they barged in and assaulted him on his head and then removed Diamond and Gold jewellery, a mobile phone, cash and a Rado watch, all collectively worth Rs 7,62,500m from the cupboard and fled in three different bikes, police said. Advani was admitted to the Cooper Hospital, police said adding a case of robbery has been registered and further investigation was in progress.

 » No actor should trust director blindly: Dibakar Banerjee
Mumbai |Friday, 2012 1:05:06 PM IST
He is known for making good cinema, but Dibakar Banerjee warns actors against having blind faith in any director. He suggests that one should give importance to script.

 »  Police Naik arrested in bribery case
Mumbai | Friday, May 11 2012 IST
A police naik was arrested by Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) sleuths while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2000 from a estate agent to close down a chapter case registered against him with Vakola Police station.

 » Now, Maharashtra seeks Aamir's support for girl child
Mumbai |Friday, 2012 12:05:05 PM IST
After well-known actress Madhuri Dixit reportedly turned down Maharashtra's offer as brand ambassador for tourism, the state has sought megastar Aamir Khan's support for its various public welfare schemes that aim to protect girl child, a top official said.

 » Holidaymakers hit as Air India, Kingfisher flights cancelled
Mumbai |Friday, 2012 9:35:06 AM IST
Holiday plans of thousands of people across the country were ruined as Air India pilots continued their strike for the fourth day, while a section of pilots of the private Kingfisher Airlines (KFA) also went on a strike since midnight, officials said here Friday.

 » Radha of 'The Forest' all silk and steel: Nandana Sen
Mumbai |Thursday, 2012 11:05:05 PM IST
Nandana Sen says that her character of Radha in Ashvin Kumars "The Forest", is the oldest she has ever played and one which is "silk and steel", displaying both a sharp tongue and a soft heart.

 » Kingfisher Airlines no longer UB subsidiary
Mumbai |Thursday, 2012 10:35:06 PM IST
Vijay Mallya-led United Breweries (Holdings) Thursday said that Kingfisher Airlines has ceased to be its subsidiary after the carrier allotted shares against optionally convertible debentures to certain entities.

 » Working women in urban India put career ahead of motherhood: survey
Mumbai | Thursday, May 10 2012 IST
A majority of young working women in urban India are putting off plans to start a family as they put career and professional ambitions ahead of motherhood, according to a just released survey by apex industry body ASSOCHAM ahead of International Mother's Day on May 13. The Associated Chambers of Commerce and India (ASSOCHAM), under the aegis of ASSOCHAM Social Development Foundation (ASDF), carried out a random survey of about 1,200 married, young full-time working women without children and about 800 stay-at-home mothers in the age group of 24-30 years at urban centers of Ahmedabad, Bangalore,Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune during March-April. Over half (650) of married, young working women in the aforesaid urban centres said they have shelved plans to start a family as career advancement and higher education is their priority and cannot sacrifice the same to raise kids, highlights the survey. 'Ambitious working women in India are not willing to give up their career for the sake of family as they are apprehensive about dealing with stress and emotional distress associated with issues of work/life balance,' said D S Rawat, secretary general of ASSOCHAM,while releasing the findings of the survey. 'Household chores, social commitments and other obligations make raising kids a delicate balancing act for women with successful careers,' he said. About 10 per cent of the surveyed said they work to lead a better lifestyle and need to accumulate enough wealth before they start a family and cope up with rising costs of childcare. About 200 respondents from the working women category said they have put off their plans to have a baby as it would disfigure their physical appearance. About 70 of these said they are too young to be a mother. However, about 20 per cent of these said they have taken a mutual decision with their spouse that first they want to accomplish their career goals and then would start a family to be able to justify with both the roles effectively. Many working women said they work primarily because of sheer passion for their career and to hone their organizational skills. About 220 respondents from this category said they have no qualms in going on the family way and becoming a mother would make them feel happier and fulfilled and are not fearful of the effect motherhood might have on their career. More UNI JM SSS AV2110 NNNN

 » My son is in love with cricket: Sachin
Mumbai | Thursday, May 10 2012 IST
Iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar today said his 11-year-old son Arjun is in 'love' with cricket and he had never nobody forced him into the game. The batting maestro said it was his son's own choice to start playing cricket and wants the youngster to enjoy being on the field instead of thinking about the number of hours he has practised. 'As long as he is in love with cricket, it's fine. Then you don't look at your watch or count the number of hours you've practiced. It's the sheer joy and satisfaction of being on the field. And that's what I want (for him). 'I believe cricket starts from your heart and then it travels up to your brain as you grow older. First you have to be in love with the game, and my son is in love with cricket,' Tendulkar said in an interview to TIME magazine. Tendulkar said it is 'unfortunate' that he cannot take his kids out for normal things like evening walks, so he looks forward to holidays with his family. 'In Mumbai, if I had to go out and be a normal father, it's not possible. We go on holidays and that is the time when I look to spend as much time with them as possible,' he said. He said he plays with his son in Mumbai in a 'controlled environment.' Tendulkar said he has passed on to his children the advice his father gave him that 'while cricket would be temporary in their lives, they should always try and be good people. So try and be a good person'. People will appreciate that even after you've stopped playing. I try and tell my children the same thing.' UNI XC TBA BD1920 NNNN

 » IPL: Mumbai's Rohit Sharma reprimanded for kicking stumps
Mumbai | Thursday, May 10 2012 IST
Mumbai Indians' batsman Rohit Sharma has been reprimanded for breaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) code of conduct. The official warning was given after Mumbai Indians' match against Royal Challengers Bangalore yesterday at the Wankhede Stadium here, in which Bangalore, courtesy a whirlwind innings from West Indian big-hitter Chris Gayle, won by nine wickets. Sharma admitted to have breached Level 1 offence (Article 2.1.2) of kicking the stumps at the end of the match. Mumbai find themselves with 14 points after 12 games and are placed third in the table. For Level 1 breaches of the IPL code of conduct, the match referee's decision is final and binding. UNI XC TBA1856 NNNN

 » After AI, Kingfsher pilots threaten not to fly from tonight
Mumbai | Thursday, May 10 2012 IST
Even as the strike by pilots of Air India affected services, their counterparts in the financially beleagured Kingfisher Airlines have threatened not to fly from tonight, compounding the woes of fliers.

 » Music release of 'Love Receipe'
Mumbai | Thursday, May 10 2012 IST
Popular Bollywood singer Shann along with Bela Shende and June Bannerjee performed live to their lilting numbers in the upcoming comedy movie 'love Receipe' here last night. At the music launch of the film, guests and mediapersons were treated to melodious numbers, especially 'Boodu-Boodu', which the director of the movie Amol Shetge feels is a real peppy number & will top the charts.

 » Hungama is Facebook's Preferred Marketing Developer
Mumbai |Thursday, 2012 7:05:06 PM IST
Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. has been conferred with the Preferred Marketing Developer (PMD) badge by Facebook, company officials said here Thursday.

 » Sensex falls 59 points as bearish mood prevails (Lead)
Mumbai |Thursday, 2012 7:05:05 PM IST
Benchmark indices of Indian equities fell for the third day Thursday as concern over European economies and the depreciating rupee weighed on the markets. Metals, auto and power stocks came under intense selling pressure on heavy funds outflow.

 » Sena chief expresses disappointment over Mah CM's 'futile trip'
Mumbai | Thursday, May 10 2012 IST
Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray today expressed disappointment over the 'futile trip' by Maharashtra Chief Minister to Delhi to get drought relief from the Centre and urged his personal friend and political foe Sharad Pawar to take the lead in getting central aid for the state. 'Mr Pawar should put his prestige at stake to get maximum assistance for the drought-affected people of Maharashtra,' Mr Thackeray said in an editorial in party mouthpiece 'Saamana'. 'The entire cabinet of Maharashtra returned empty-handed from Delhi. An all-party team led by Mr Chavan met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over drought but what was the outcome,' he asked. Neighbouring states like Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka were also affected by drought but those governing Maharashtra lack the determination of their counterparts in these states to fight drought, he pointed. 'The question is, have our ruling politicians grasped the gravity of the drought. Despite having ministers like Pawar, Vilasrao Deshmukh and Sushilkumar Shinde in the central ministry, it is unfortunate that there is no follow-up of the state's demand for drought relief,' the Sena chief added. UNI JM SSS VKG1743 NNNN

 »  TISS' courses enable students to adapt to change: Ahluwalia
Mumbai | Thursday, May 10 2012 IST
Deputy chairman of the Planning Commision, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, today said an inevitable facet of today's generation is change and stressed that Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) through its well-structured courses enables its students to adapt to change. While speaking at the 72nd convocation of the institute in its platinum jubilee year here, he said TISS is an unusual university that witnesses graduates bagging opportunities across a spectrum, every achievement being one to applaud. 'An important lesson isn't what they teach you but whether they teach you to learn. I congratulate every student in this gathering and wish you the very best in your future endeavours,' he added. The TISS presented degrees to 340 graduating students on the second day of its 72nd annual convocation. In the ceremony, 50 students received their BA degree in Social Work with specialisation in Rural Development, and 290 their Master's Degree in Human Resources Management and Labour Relations (62), Social Entrepreneurship (22), Counselling (22), Globalisation and Labour (20), Habitat Policy and Practice (14), Disaster Management (31), Social Work in Rural Development (28), Health Administration (32), Hospital Administration (42), Public Health in Social Epidemiology (20), and Public Health in Health Policy, Economics and Finance (19). The first batch of Master of Public Health, Economics and Finance, and MA (Honors) in Social Work in Rural Development received their degrees. S Ramadorai, chairperson of TISS Governing Board, presided over the ceremony and awarded the degrees to the graduating students. Presenting the 2011-12 annual report of the TISS before the start of convocation, Prof S Parasuraman, director of the institute, said that the platinum jubilee year saw a new beginning 'a period of putting knowledge to practice' all that this Institute stands for in various forms. UNI JM SSS VKG1729 NNNN

 »  Experience Technology Shift at Broadcast Asia at Singapore
Mumbai | Thursday, May 10 2012 IST
Leading Indian Broadcast companies would be participating in Asia's one-stop digital multimedia technology event, 'The BraodcastAsia & CommunicAsia', happening from June 19 to 22 at the Exhibition centra in Singapore. The Exhibition centre 'Suntec Singapore' has a gross area of about 13,200 sq m across 2 levels. Broadcast Asia is expecting a 14 per cent bigger event than last year & one of its major highlights will include OTT (over the top technology), it is also highlighting cinematography, film & production zone. Calvin Koh, senior project manager, BroadcastAsia, told reporters that last year, there were about 53,00 industry visitors & approx 1900 exhibitors but in 2012 it will be much more, including exhibitors from US, Japan & India.

 » Rohit Sharma reprimanded for kicking the stumps
Mumbai |Thursday, 2012 6:05:06 PM IST
Mumbai Indians' star batsman Rohit Sharma has been reprimanded for breaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) code of conduct.

 » Jubilant FoodWorks quarterly net profit rises 52 percent
Mumbai |Thursday, 2012 4:35:05 PM IST
Jubilant FoodWorks (JFL), which operates pizza vendor Domino's, Thursday posted an increase of 52 percent in net profit at Rs.29.3 crore for the quarter ended March 31, driven by an increase in sales and expanded store network.

 » RBI steps in to control rupee slide
Mumbai |Thursday, 2012 3:05:06 PM IST
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Thursday asked exporters to convert at least 50 percent of their foreign exchange holdings in rupee, a move seen to prop up the battered currency, which hit a record closing low of 53.83 against the US dollar Wednesday.

 » Habib to do two more films with YRF
Mumbai |Thursday, 2012 3:05:06 PM IST
After directing "Ishaqzaade" for Yash Raj Films, Habib Faisal is doing two more films with the production house and says he is comfortable working with Aditya Chopra.

 » Govt orders inquiry against two schools
Mumbai | Thursday, May 10 2012 IST
The Maharashtra government has ordered a detailed inquiry into allegations that two city-based English schools Antonio De Souza High School and Sacred Heart High School 'unjustly' failed a large number of students in class IX.

 » HC extends voter registration deadline
Mumbai | Thursday, May 10 2012 IST
In a victory of sorts for the Lok Satta Party state general secretary Surendra Srivastava, the Bombay High Court has directed the Election Commission of India Eo issue public notices in newspapers in various languages daily for a week, starting from May 14, to promote awareness amongst eligible voters to enroll themselves in the graduates and teachers constituencies of the Legislative Council.

 » Sensex up 144 points in noon trade
Mumbai |Thursday, 2012 1:35:06 PM IST
A benchmark index for Indian equities markets was trading 144 points up around noon Thursday -- 0.87 percent up from its previous close.

 » Habib Faisal says stint as cameramen inspires his films
Mumbai |Thursday, 2012 1:35:06 PM IST
Writer-director Habib Faisal, who is ready with his second directorial venture "Ishaqzaade", says whatever he observed and experienced as a cameraman with a news channel served as an inspiration for his films.

 » Years later, Mumbai digs up Manto's memories
Mumbai |Thursday, 2012 1:35:06 PM IST
The city surfaced in his stories. He even wrote scripts for its famous film industry and starred in some movies. Now, 100 years after Saadat Hasan Manto's birth, Mumbai is gearing up to remember the eventful time that the legendary Urdu writer spent here.

 » Proud of you, Dilip Kumar tells Aamir
Mumbai |Thursday, 2012 1:35:06 PM IST
Bollywood thespian Dilip Kumar has praised Aamir Khan for his initiative "Satyamev Jayate", his debut TV show which raises issues of national concern and sensitises public towards them.

 » Bar raided at Ghatkopar
Mumbai | Thursday, May 10 2012 IST
The sleuths of the Social Service Branch (SSB) of police detained 15 people, including ten girls, indulging in obscene activities, after a raid last night in 'Kiran Punjab' restaurant and Bar at Ghatkopar in north-east Mumbai, The girls were seen being fondled by customers and soliciting them for sexual favours when the SSB team swooped on the bar. Moreover, the girls were doing service after the stipulated 2130 hrs deadline. two waiters and two managers were booked under various sections of the Prevention of Illegal Trafficking Act (PITA).

 »  Air India dismisses 26 pilots
Mumbai | Thursday, May 10 2012 IST
Air India has dismissed from service 26 pilots,who had taken mass sick leave that had led to disruption of flights since May 4. This is in addition to the dismissal from service of 10 office bearers of the Indian Pilots Gu;ld (IPG).

 » Pilots urge Ajit Singh to start negotiations
Mumbai |Thursday, 2012 11:05:05 AM IST
Under pressure from various quarters, the derecognised Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) Thursday appealed to Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh to open channels of negotiation and accused the Air India management of backtracking on its commitments.

 » Air India pilots stir continues, five flights cancelled
Mumbai |Thursday, 2012 10:05:05 AM IST
Air India cancelled five more flights early Thursday, day three of the 'sick' pilots stir that has seen the national carrier sacking 26 pilots so far, an official said.

 »  Gayle helps Bangalore crush Mumbai by 9 wickets
Mumbai | Thursday, May 10 2012 IST
Chris Gayle smashed 82 off 59 balls consisting of five boundaries and six huge hits to lead Royal Challengers to 9 wicket victory over hosts Mumbai Indians in a T20 match played at Wankhede Stadium tonight. Pragyan Ojha was the successsful bowler for Mumbai grabbing the single wicket of Dilshan otherwise a very ordinary bowling performance from Mumbai Bowlers. Chris Gayle was awarded man of the match. Chasing 142 runs for victory RCB started pretty strongly as openers Gayle and Tilakratne Dilshan took attack to the opposition, while Malinga did the containing job at one end RP Singh was severly punished. Gayle was given lifeline by Dwayne Smith when he he was on 21 runs. In the second ball of the sixth over Gayle hit Singh for a six in the next Gayle moved away and tried to hit the ball again but got a top edge as the ball swirled, Smith got under it but failed to hang on. Pragyan Ojha provided Mumbai with the first breakthrough when he sent back Dilshan for 19 runs caught by Karthik. Dilshan was on his knee to paddle ball away but the ball clearly lobbed off the pad to the keeper. Gayle then curt loose in the 11th over and completed his half century in 36 balls in hop skip jump style smashing Ojha for three consective sixes and producing 22 runs of that particular over.

 » 'Technology crucial for inclusive growth of persons with disability
Mumbai | Wednesday, May 9 2012 IST
Technology plays a crucial role not only in the inclusive growth of Persons with Disability (PwD) in society but also enables them to achieve full potential and lead a more independent and comfortable life, said Rajesh Aggarwal, secretary to Department of Information Technology, government of Maharashtra, today. He was speaking at a panel discussion organised on the occasion of the 'Global Accessibility Awareness Day' of NASSCOM Foundation. The event was organised by NASSCOM Foundation in association with Department of Information Technology, government of Maharashtra, and Barrier Break Technologies here. The panel discussions focused on 'Infrastructure & Transportation' and 'ICT and Assistive Technology'. They were led by senior representatives including those from the state departments and from external organizations such as Xavier's Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged, Barrier Break Technologies, Access4All and Microsoft.

 » 'RTI should be used to strengthen the government'
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2012 9:35:05 PM IST
The Right to Information Act (RTI) must be used to strengthen the government, National Minorities Commission Chairman Wajahat Habibullah said here Wednesday.

 » Mah ATS reforms 5 more terror recruits
Mumbai | Wednesday, May 9 2012 IST
Two months after it de-brainwashed a youth, Maharashtra Anti- Terrorism Squad (ATS) has reformed five more young terror recruits, who received advance training at a camp in Pakistan where the 26/11 lone captured terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab underwent terror exercise, an ATS official said. In March, a 20-something youth had approached the anti-terror unit seeking 'redemption', just a few months after completing training in making explosives, reconnaissance and brainwashing others to expand the terror network.

 » RCB opt to bowl against Mumbai Indians
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2012 8:05:05 PM IST
Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and decided to bowl against Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League match at the Wankhede Stadium here Wednesday.

 » Reliance Industries raises $2 billion loan
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2012 7:05:06 PM IST
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) Wednesday said it has signed deals with nine banks to raise $2 billion in loans to finance procurement of goods and services from Germany for expansion of its petrochemicals projects.

 » Fashion designers showcase latest trends in cotton
Mumbai | Wednesday, May 9 2012 IST
Fashion designers like Rina Dhaka and Anita Dongre showcased latest fashion trends in the 'Spring/Summer 2012' collection here.

 » I want riskier films: Emraan Hashmi
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2012 6:05:06 PM IST
He is tasting success film after film, but Emraan Hashmi is not willing to fit into the category of Bollywood's A-list stars. He doesn't want to play it safe and says he is ready to take risks just as he has done with every project so far.

 » Sensex closes 67 points down as bearish mood prevails (Roundup)
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2012 6:05:06 PM IST
Indian equities fell for the second day Wednesday as concern over European economies and the depreciating rupee weighed on the markets. Banks, oil and gas, steel, auto and power stocks came under intense selling pressure on heavy funds outflow.

 » Body of senior citizen found at her residence
Mumbai | Wednesday, May 9 2012 IST
The body of an elderly woman was recovered from her residence in the Dadar-Prabhdevi area today. The deceased, identified as 79-year-old Manisha Adi, was staying alone on the second floor of 'Jay Prabha' Building, all her relatives are staying abroad.

 » Malaysian holidays made easy with additional flights
Mumbai | Wednesday, May 9 2012 IST
Malaysia Airlines would be easing out the seat crunch during this peak holiday season by adding five more flights every week between Mumbai & Kuala Lumpur.

 » Vidhu Vinod Chopra apologises for delays in his films
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2012 5:05:05 PM IST
Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who is ready to release his next production "Ferrari Ki Sawaari", says their films get delayed because they don't start the project unless they have a good story.

 » 'Dedh Ishqiya' shoot to begin September (Movie Snippets)
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2012 4:05:05 PM IST
Actress Madhuri Dixit will begin shooting in September for "Dedh Ishqiya", her first film since her return to India.

 » Song, dance a major crisis for me: Big B
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2012 4:05:05 PM IST
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is set to recreate the magic of "Amar Akbar Anthony" in a special track for Rohit Shetty's "Bol Bachchan", finds it difficult to sing and dance.

 »  HC sets aside death sentence awarded to drug peddler
Mumbai | Wednesday, May 9 2012 IST
The Bombay High Court has set aside the death penalty awarded to a Kashmiri drug peddler by a special NDPS court and observed that the extreme sentence is 'not warranted'. The court, however, commuted it to thirty years rigorous imprisonment and a fine. A Division bench of Justices A M Khanwilkar and R G Ketkar, in its recent order, said that 'We are of the opinion that the extreme penalty of death is not warranted. In our opinion, the accused Ghulam Mohammed Malik must be awarded the sentence of 30 years and a fine of Rs.3 lakh'.

 » Sensex marginally down in afternoon trade (Lead)
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2012 3:05:05 PM IST
A benchmark index for Indian equities markets was trading 0.07 percent down around 2 p.m. Wednesday, led by selling pressure in bank, metals, oil and gas and auto stocks.

 » Union Bank of India quarterly net profit up
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2012 2:35:05 PM IST
Public sector lender Union Bank of India Wednesday reported 29 percent increase in net profit, at Rs.773 crore for the quarter ended March 31 against Rs.597.57 crore during the like period of the previous financial year.

 » Go for cotton this wedding season, says Anita Dongre
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2012 2:05:05 PM IST
Designer Anita Dongre, who loves experimenting with cotton, recommends cotton clothing for this wedding season. She showcased her designs at a fashion show here, but didn't have a showstopper.

 » Punjab National Bank quarterly net profit rises 18.6 percent
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2012 1:35:05 PM IST
State-owned Punjab National Bank Wednesday posted 18.6 percent increase in net profit at Rs.1,424 crore for the quarter ended March 31 as against Rs.1,200.9 crore during the same period of the previous financial year.

 » Sensex up 11 points in noon trade
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2012 1:35:05 PM IST
A benchmark index for Indian equities markets was trading 10.95 points up around noon Wednesday, led by selling pressure in information technology, capital goods and auto stocks.

 » Air India's 'sick' pilots continue protest, three flights cancelled
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2012 11:35:05 AM IST
The agitation by Air India's 'sick' pilots continued for the second day Wednesday forcing the management to cancel three international flights, an official said.

 » CEAT reports Rs. 41.5 cr net profit in Q4
Mumbai |Wednesday, 2012 1:05:05 AM IST
The leading tyre manufacturer, CEAT, an RPG Group company, has announced clocking a net profit of Rs. 41.5 crore for the quarter which ended March 31, 2012, against a loss of Rs. 11.8 crore during the same period last year.