India efocus News

Markets slide in last hour, key index closes below 10,000-mark

Indian equities markets ended trade lower Monday, with a key index shedding 1.58 percent to close below the psychological 10,000-mark.5:02 PM on December 22

Geospatial technology effective tool to counter terror: Sibal

Indian security forces need to effectively implement and use geospatial technology for targeted counter-terrorism operations, as it provides 3D imagery of a conflict area and can eventually help in saving lives, Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal said here Monday.4:01 PM on December 22

BGR Energy inks technology transfer pact with Italian firm

City-based Rs.15.25-billion BGR Energy Systems Ltd has inked a technology transfer agreement with Italian firm TME SpA Termomeccanica Ecologia (TME), the company announced Monday.2:31 PM on December 22

Lunch scoreboard: India vs. England, Second Test, Day Four

The following is the scoreboard at lunch on the fourth day of the second cricket Test between India and England at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium here Monday.1:31 PM on December 22

My best phase started with Saif's entry: Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor is on a high. She is getting one film offer every day and receives more than 300 SMSes daily. The actress says her career has started looking up ever since Saif Ali Khan entered her life.12:32 PM on December 22

Second Test: Dense fog delays start of fourth day's play

A thick blanket of fog enveloped the whole region here, causing another delay in the start of the fourth day's play of the second Test of RBS Cup between India and England here.11:00 AM on December 22

Trains back on Kalka-Shimla railway line

Train services resumed on the Kalka-Shimla railway line Monday morning, a day after a holiday special train derailed, killing one person, officials said.10:30 AM on December 22

Another tragedy awaits Kalka-Shimla rail track?

The railways seems to be paying little heed to the safety of passengers travelling on the century-old Kalka-Shimla rail line - a world heritage site in Himachal Pradesh - despite frequent landslides due to construction along the track.9:30 AM on December 22

Writing lyrics for 'Ghajini' was tough: Prasoon Joshi

He broke away from clichés in lyric writing and gave listeners sensible words to hum with songs like 'Ladki kyon' and 'Taare zameen par', but adman-turned-lyricist Prasoon Joshi says it was tough penning words for the Aamir Khan-starrer 'Ghajini'.8:30 AM on December 22

Anything Aamir says is a compliment for Himesh Reshammiya

Many people felt that Aamir Khan's remarks on Himesh Reshammiya's marketing strategy and his trademark cap were sarcastic, but the musician-actor, who admits to being a fan of the star, chooses to take the seeming compliments on their face value.7:30 AM on December 22

Toll in Pakistan mall blaze rises to 12

The death toll from a shopping centre fire in the eastern Pakistani city of Rawalpindi reached 12 as more bodies were recovered from the rubbles of the collapsed building, officials said Sunday.12:00 AM on December 22

Mohun Bagan fan battles for life after fall at stadium

A 27-year-old man suffered serious head injury when he fell from the gallery just before the start of the 30th Federation Cup final match between Mohun Bagan and Dempo Sports Club at the Salt Lake stadium here Sunday.11:00 PM on December 21

Film promotion comes of age in Bollywood

With superstars Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar turning a barber and undergoing tattooing, respectively, to promote their upcoming films, marketing and publicity campaigns have come of age in tinsel-town.9:31 PM on December 21

Goa beach party ban casts uncertainty over music festival

The ban on beach parties in Goa has put a question mark over the Sunburn music festival, featuring top disk jockeys (DJs) from the world, scheduled to be held at the popular Candolim beach Dec 26-28.8:30 PM on December 21

Pietersen calls Yuvraj 'filth', says England may not win

England skipper Kevin Pietersen Sunday admitted that his team may not win the Test match against India under way here and called left arm batsman-bowler Yuvraj Singh 'left arm filth'.8:30 PM on December 21