Archive for February, 2008
Indian luxury trains world’s best
With the jet set and their, well, jets, and today’s harried businessmen and top executives perpetually racing against time, who could imagine that an extended rail journey would prove, somewhat literally, a runaway success. Judging by the response to India’s luxury trains, clearly the romance of the rail still appeals to a growing and affluent […]
Vikramaditya to be ready by 2010, India offers manpower support
A resolution of the Russian logjam seems to be in sight with the refit of the aircraft carrier Vikramaditya (ex-Admiral Gorshkov ) to be completed in the next two years. This new deadline follows a five-day visit to Russia by a delegation led by Indian defence secretary Vijay Singh which concluded on February 24.
In what […]
SC grants interim bail to Yusuf Memon
The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Yusuf Abdul Razak Memon, who was sentenced to life imprisonment by a TADA court.
After going through Yusuf’s medical report placed before it by the CBI, a Bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrisnan directed that he be released […]
Hayden admits being ‘insensitive’
Australian opener Matthew Hayden has admitted being “insensitive” in making the ‘obnoxious little weed’ remark against Harbhajan Singh but said it was not against the spirit of cricket and did warrant a reprimand.
“I can see that my comments were insensitive but they were not intended to be denigrating and especially not contrary to the spirit […]
After Thanda, Hrithik to Jashn Mana Le with Cola
Coca Cola’s latest ad theme ‘Jashn Mana Le’ which showcases the ‘magic of coke’ featuring Hrithik Roshan is all set to roll out in early March 2008.
The Rs-one-crore TV commercial is set at a quaint street where a group of youngsters land up late one night to grab a bite, only to find all the […]
Taxpayers may gain up to Rs 44,000 per year
The increase in tax slabs in undoubtedly great news for the salaried. The news gets even better for those in the higher tax brackets. The adjustment for the income tax slabs has been done in such a way that people in the high income category – say above Rs 2.5 lakhs per annum - stand […]
Manyata could face legal action
The withdrawal of Sanjay and Manyata’s wedding plans in Goa is as significant as it is sudden. After a mandatory minimum 15-day and maximum three-month window period, the bride and groom were to make their second and final declaration to solemnise their wedding.
The second affidavit signals the completion of the process and the marriage is […]
Paes at helm till Olympics
Leander Paes will continue to lead India in the Davis Cup and the matter of players revolting against him has been put in abeyance till the Olympic Games in Beijing.
This was decided in the emergency executive committee meeting of the All India Tennis Association (AITA) here on Thursday.
The meeting, which was called to discuss the […]
Women’s film festival in Chennai from March 1, 2008
Chennai is set to host a unique film festival that focuses on the films on and by women. The festival would be conducted for around ten days starting from March 1.
Indo-Korean Cultural and Information Centre, National Film Development Corporation, NFAI, Indian Film Festival Movement and Sathyam cinemas come together to conduct the festival in Chennai.
Distinctive […]
Sensex drops sharply
The stock market extended its losses with the Sensex dipping close to 500 points within minutes of Finance Minister P Chidambaram announcing a hike in short-term capital gains tax to 15 per cent, while leaving corporate tax and surcharge rates unchanged.
The 30-share Sensex was trading down by 464.86 points at the day’s low of 17,359.62.
While […]