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'Hello' is Atul Agnihotri's take on call centre life

'Hello', a fast-paced movie on the BPO industry that is set to hit the theatres Friday, is based on Chetan Bhagat's bestseller 'One Night @ the Call Center'.11:31 AM on October 06

'Organised, unorganised retailers can co-exist in India'

India's organised and unorganised retail sectors can co-exist and thrive, says a top government official, who foresees bright prospects for the retail industry in the country.11:31 AM on October 06

A bird sanctuary in the heart of a busy city

In the heart of a bustling residential neighbourhood here exists a bird sanctuary - where at least 50,000 parrots dwell.11:31 AM on October 06

Labour shortage makes Kerala farmers machine savvy

With labour shortage becoming the most severe limiting factor in agricultural production in Kerala, machines earlier unknown are entering the farm sector here.11:31 AM on October 06

Day two of curfew in Kashmir valley amid uneasy calm

Indefinite curfew continued across Kashmir valley for the second day Monday in a bid to prevent separatists from marching in this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital.11:30 AM on October 06

Indian equities open lower on fears of US meltdown

Fears of major pullout of funds by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) pulled Indian equities down Monday, even as worries escalated over recession in the US economy and an overall global slowdown.11:30 AM on October 06

Bodo rebels involved in ethnic cleansing: Assam government

Authorities in Assam Monday said the violence over the weekend that killed 32 people and injured more than 100 was systematic ethnic cleansing perpetrated by the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), a rebel group fighting for an independent tribal homeland.10:00 AM on October 06

Ranbir would have been a better choice for 'Karzzz': Himesh

Composer-singer-actor Himesh Reshammiya, who plays the lead role in the remake of the 1980s superhit 'Karz', admits Ranbir Kapoor would have been a better choice for the role and would have ensured the film's box office success.9:31 AM on October 06

Bollywood and movie merchandising - still a long way to go

Inspired by Hollywood, the Hindi film industry is beginning to go into film merchandising - introducing dolls, masks, key chains, school bags and T-shirts - and hopes to one day reap millions like in the West.9:30 AM on October 06

240 people detained, drugs seized in Mumbai rave party

Mumbai Police early Monday raided a rave party at a pub in Juhu area here and detained 240 young men and women after seizing a large quantity of drugs.9:30 AM on October 06

Tilt to project Imran in 'Kidnap' wrong: Sanjay Gadhvi

New kid on the block Imran Khan has got more space than seasoned actor Sanjay Dutt in the publicity campaign of just-released 'Kidnap'. The film's director, Sanjay Gadhvi, has termed it a wrong move and an example of how the industry worships the 'rising sun'.9:30 AM on October 06

NIC meet proposed on Orissa violence

The prime minister is considering to convene a meeting of the National Integration Council (NIC) to discuss the communal violence in Orissa, officials said.12:31 AM on October 06

Sharma was with Special Cell: Delhi Police

Inspector M.C. Sharma, who was killed in a shootout with suspected terrorists in Jamia Nagar here Sep 19, was with the Special Cell and was not going to be transferred, Delhi Police clarified Sunday, responding to Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh's remarks.12:30 AM on October 06

Legislator quits TDP to join Chiranjeevi's party

Andhra Pradesh's main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Sunday received yet another jolt when one of its legislators quit the party to join Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi's Praja Rajyam Party (PRP).10:33 PM on October 05

Day one of Durga Puja, and revellers hit streets

Thousands of people dressed in all their finery, traffic moving at a snail's pace, crowded marquees...That heady, unmistakable spirit of Durga Puja descended on this city as the biggest festival of West Bengal kicked off Sunday.10:33 PM on October 05