Cricket selectors now will get Rs. 2.5 million per annum

To make selectors more accountable, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Saturday decided to put national selectors on its payroll.5:31 PM on August 23

The idea for 'Phoonk' came from India TV: Varma

Director Ram Gopal Varma says the idea of making his recently released horror film 'Phoonk' came from the news channel India TV.2:30 PM on August 26

BSNL workers to strike work against disinvestment

Employees of the state-owned telecom major Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) will strike work Wednesday in protest against proposed disinvestment in the company, a labour leader said Monday.8:30 PM on August 25

Bihar most congested telecom circle, says TRAI

Bihar has emerged as the most congested telecom circle, the industry watchdog said here Monday.9:00 PM on August 25

Cricket board gives more money to other sports

The Indian cricket board has decided to increase its financial contribution for the development of other sports and has also announced cash prizes for the three sportspersons - Abhinav Bindra, Sushil Kumar and Vijender Singh - who won medals for the country at the Beijing Olympics.4:30 PM on August 23

Security beefed up at Tata's Nano plant site

Security arrangements around Tata Motors' Nano project site at Singur have been strengthened ahead of an indefinite agitation against the project from Sunday. Group chairman Ratan Tata has said the plant would be shifted out of West Bengal if the security of employees could not be assured.5:31 PM on August 23

Sreesanth should use his aggression positively: Kapil Dev

Former India captain Kapil Dev feels pacer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth needs to focus more on cricket and should use his aggression to better his performance.7:00 PM on August 25

Jaggesh shines in average 'Kodagaana Koli Nungiththaa'

Film: 'Kodagaana Koli Nungiththaa'; Director: Vasu; Cast: Jaggesh, Pooja Gandhi, Rangayana Raghu, Sadhu Kokila, Sharan; Music: Sadhu Kokila; Rating: **5:01 PM on August 23

Rs.20 mn robbery case solved, six arrested

The east district police have arrested six persons and claimed to have solved a Rs.20-million robbery case.10:30 PM on August 25

Abhinav Bindra gets Rs.3.9 mn Volvo

India's only individual gold medal winner at the Beijing Olympics, shooter Abhinav Bindra, was Saturday gifted a Volvo car worth Rs.3.9 million by the Swedish car manufacturer.5:00 PM on August 23

Royal Enfield to cost more from next month

Eicher Motor Ltd has increased the prices of three Royal Enfield Bullet models owing to an increase in input costs.8:00 PM on August 25

Suniel Shetty is bringing back 'Biggest Loser Jeetega'

After the success of his reality show 'Biggest Loser Jeetega' on Sahara One, fitness freak Suniel Shetty is coming with the second season of the weight loss programme.9:30 AM on August 27

Cultures shouldn't become globalised mush: Titanic composer

British music arranger-composer John Altman, known for his work in films like 'Titanic' and 'Shall We Dance', has just scored for a Malayalam movie, but says it is important to preserve the diversity of sounds all over the world.10:30 AM on August 24

Two releases on a day, but Kay Kay wasn't nervous

Kay Kay Menon, who has proven his mettle in different genres, had two releases on the same day this week - 'Mumbai Meri Jaan' and 'Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam'. But the actor says that he was far from nervous on D-day.10:31 AM on August 24

Margin will squeeze due to high input cost: Ratan Tata

Tata group chairman Ratan Tata Thursday said the profit margin of the group companies may suffer due to the high prices of raw materials.11:02 PM on August 28