The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) Monday approved a proposal of British telecom major Vodafone Group Plc to increase its stake to 100 percent in the Indian holding with an investment of around Rs.10,141 crore ($1.7 billion). Vodafone would now need final approval from the union cabinet. “We are pleased to have obtained FIPB approval […]
Across the world, 70 journalists were killed in 2013 while on the job, the Committee to Protect Journalists said. The figure was marginally down from 74 in 2012. The committee is investigating the deaths of 25 more journalists in 2013 to establish whether these were work-related. According to the report, Syria, Iraq, Egypt were the […]
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has made significant gains in its capability enhancement plans, its chief N.A.K. Browne said Monday. Air Chief Marshal Browne said streamlined induction and speedy operation of new assets had afforded the force “unprecedented response capabilities”. Browne, who is retiring from service Tuesday, said IAF’s prompt and cohesive response after the […]
Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia Monday said provisions exist to strip civic bodies of their powers, hinting the new AAP government could do so if the BJP-ruled municipal corporations did not grant “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) for opening new schools. “There are provisions for stripping the powers of MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi) if they […]
Built by the British in 1933, Connaught Place, the Indian capital’s crecent-shaped central business district that had fallen on bad days, has now been restored to its pristine glory, complete with a fresh coat of white paint, brighter signposts, a landscaped central fountain lawn and better access roads. The long-delayed renovation work, that seemed to […]
Actress Tanisha Mukherjee, whose proximity with Armaan Kohli during their stay in the “Bigg Boss” house hogged headlines, has dismissed any romantic talk by saying that he is her “best friend”. The grand finale of “Bigg Boss – Saath 7” was aired on Colors Dec 28. At a post finale press conference, Tanisha was questioned […]
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s 2013 blockbuster “Chennai Express” has managed to get a spot in Google Zeitgeist’s list. “Chennai Express” is the only Indian movie in the top trends of 2013 in the Google Zeitgeist’s list, said a statement. The list highlights top trending topics. While superhero Hollywood films “Man of Steel” and “Iron Man […]
Actor Sonu Sood, who has lent his voice for the Hindi dubbed version of Hollywood film “The Legends Of Hercules”, will launch a video game based on the film. The game will be launched in the first week of January, said a source close to the film. The actor will be lending his voice to […]
The New Year is yet to set in but for Deepika Padukone it already seems to be turning out well. The actress, who gave four back-to-back hits in 2013, is likely to announce two more projects around her 28th birthday. She currently has three films – “Happy New Year”, “Finding Fanny” and Imtiaz Ali’s next, […]
Hope is at hand for an Indian gynaecologist who has worked for 45 years in Ghana without a permanent residency permit and is currently being sheltered in the ward of a local hospital. Uma Sen, 80, popularly called “Mama”, who has spent over half her life working as a specialist all over Ghana, is now […]