Saturday 4th July, 2009
Andhra panel proposes upper fee limit for private schools
India's News.NetAndhra Pradesh is now mulling fixing an upper limit on the fees charged by private schools. A panel constituted by the state government has recommended that private schools in urban areas should not charge more than Rs.24,000 per annum as tuition fee up to Class 5 and Rs.30,000 up to Class 10.
Court issues notice as 2 claim they're being framed as terrorists
India's News.NetThe Delhi High Court has issued notice to Attorney General G.E. Vahanvati after two men arrested by the Delhi Police claimed they are innocent but are being framed as Al-Badr terrorists.
New 203 room hotel opens in Mumbai this week
India's News.NetInternational hotel chain Novotel, opened its doors this week in Mumbai, the financial capital of India.
Indian markets crawl as investors await budget
India's News.NetIndian equities markets went up and down in volatile trading last week, but ended close to where they were a week ago, as investors waited anxiously for the budget to be unveiled Monday. A key index moved up from its previous weekly close, but only 1.01 percent.
Bihar town tense after man's death in police custody
India's News.NetThere was palpable tension in a town in Bihar's West Champaran district Saturday, a day after a suspected thief died in police custody, triggering violent protests as people demanded action against the police.
Man commits suicide after killing wife, sons
India's News.NetA man in a Chhattisgarh village allegedly murdered his wife and two young sons before killing himself, police said Saturday.
CPI-M politburo to decide fate of squabbling Kerala leaders
India's News.NetThe Communist Party of India-Marxist (C between Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan and state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan - that was seen as a major reason for the party's debacle in the recent Lok Sabha polls.
Grooms wait, brides come riding
India's News.NetWe're seriously not horsing around. In an Uttar Pradesh village, the groom sits and waits for his bride who, dressed in fine bridal wear and a pagri, comes riding on a white mare to marry her man.
'Ice Age 3' - a complete 3D animation entertainer
India's News.Net'ice Age 3'; Directors: Carlos Saldanha, Mike Thurmeier; Voices: Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Simon Pegg; Rating:...
Security forces kill 2 militants in Kashmir
India's News.NetTwo militants were killed and two soldiers wounded in an ongoing gunbattle in the Wedder Bala forest area of Kupwara district in north Kashmir, police said Saturday.
Akshay, Kareena smoulder in comically chaotic 'Kambakkht Ishq'
India's News.Net'kambakkht Ishq'; Cast: Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor; Director: Sabbir Khan; Rating:...
Celebrations planned for Dalai Lama's 74th birthday
India's News.NetThousands of Tibetan exiles are expected to assemble in this Himachal Pradesh town Monday for celebrations to mark the 74th birthday of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.
BSP leader, 2 aides booked for raping woman
India's News.NetA Bahujan Samaj Party leader and his two aides have been booked for allegedly raping a 25-year-old married woman in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district, police said Saturday.
In Goa, church steps in to appeal for safe driving
India's News.NetThe increasing number of fatal road accidents in Goa has forced the influential church to issue an appeal for safe driving and for riders to wear helmets.
Humid weekend in store for Delhi
India's News.NetDelhiites will face an uncomfortable weekend with high humidity levels but little rain, a met official said Saturday.
Central forces' deployment in Kandhamal extended
India's News.NetConceding Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's demand, the central government has extended the deployment of its paramilitary forces for two more weeks in the state's Kandhamal district, which witnessed communal riots last year, an official said here Saturday.
India meets Egypt musically in Rahul Sharma's new album
India's News.NetHis father is a music legend and he too has carved a niche for himself as a Santoor player. Rahul Sharma, son of Santoor maestro Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, is now all set to entertain music buffs with his new album 'A Meeting By The Nile', a fusion of Indian and Egyptian music.
Victory for gays gets three cheers from Bollywood
India's News.NetBollywood can't stop talking about the Delhi High Court's landmark judgement that has decriminalised gay sex. From Shatrughan Sinha to Sushmita Sen, all say the verdict was long due and celebrates an individual's right to choose. And they all feel lesbians, gays and transgenders can finally live freely without fear.
Runway repair delays 20 international flights
India's News.NetOver 20 international flights were delayed late Friday evening due to repair work being undertaken at the new runway of Delhi airport, officials said.
Haryana to create eco-sensitive zones near sanctuaries
India's News.Net... metres surrounding its major national parks and wildlife sanctuaries as eco-sensitive zones.
Achuthanandan meets PM over Mullaperiyar dam issue
India's News.NetKerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here Friday evening and suggested a joint meeting with his Tamil Nadu counterpart M. Karunanidhi to settle the Mullaperiyar dam issue.
Hip-hop group Outlandish to perform in India
India's News.NetDenmark-based award winning hip-hop group Outlandish is to perform in India.
Mamata uses rail budget to needle Left Front
India's News.NetTrinamool Congress chief and Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday lost no opportunity to needle West Bengal's ruling Left Front when she proposed a new rail line from Singur to Nandigram and sops for Lalgarh - areas in the state that have witnessed violent anti-Left agitations.
Medha Patkar stopped on way to Lalgarh
India's News.NetA 10-member team, comprising social activist Medha Patkar and her associates, was stopped near Debra locality by the police while they were on the way to violence-scarred Lalgarh in West Bengal Friday, a social activist said.
Indian Airlines plane with 200 passengers has narrow escape
India's News.NetAround 200 passengers, including Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan and two of his cabinet colleagues, had a narrow escape Friday when an Indian Airlines aircraft they were flying in developed a technical snag and the pilot diverted the plane to Nagpur.
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