PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd. articles from May 2008

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Sehwag leads Daredevils to hand Super Kings first defeat.
May 3, 2008... Sehwag leads Daredevils to hand Super Kings first defeat By: R Eswar Chennai, May 2 (PTI) -- Delhi Daredevils skipper Virender Sehwag continued his love affair with Chepauk and smashed a blistering 41-ball 71 to hand Chennai Super...

Ken Livingstone loses in Mayoral election.
May 3, 2008... Ken Livingstone loses in Mayoral election London, May 2 (PTI) -- Ruling Labour Party today suffered a devastating set back as its candidate for London Mayor Ken Livingstone lost to the Conservative candidate Boris Johnson, the Evening...

We knew 169 was not enough: Sehwag.
May 3, 2008... We knew 169 was not enough: Sehwag Chennai, May 2 (PTI) -- After leading his side to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings here tonight, Delhi Daredevils captain Virender Sehwag said he knew a target of 170 was not...

-- With the IPL fever sweeping the country, an exclusive cricket tournament for the rural folks is underway in Amethi. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the host of the tournament is slated to witness the final matches along with his sister Priyanka Vadra in the second week of May.
May 3, 2008... CRICKET New Delhi, May 2 (PTI) -- With the IPL fever sweeping the country, an exclusive cricket tournament for the rural folks is underway in Amethi. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the host of the tournament is slated to witness the final...

Labour's worst defeat in 40 years, Ken loses bid for 3rd term.
May 3, 2008... Labour's worst defeat in 40 years, Ken loses bid for 3rd term H S Rao London, May 2 (PTI) -- British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's ruling Labour Party today suffered its worst defeat in local elections in four decades while its...

Punjab Govt-Tata in JV to set up automotive school.
May 3, 2008... Punjab Govt-Tata in JV to set up automotive school Chandigarh, May 2 (PTI) -- In a joint venture with the Tata Motors, the Punjab Government will set up a modern automotive and driving skill institute in Mukatdar district. The State...

NRI clerk at HSBC bank charged with robbery plan.
May 3, 2008... NRI clerk at HSBC bank charged with robbery plan London, May 2 (PTI) -- An NRI clerk at a leading international bank here has been charged with a bid to rob the bank to the tune of 70 million pounds, police said today. 25-year-old...

Brown under cloud as Labour tries to recover from poll debacle.
May 3, 2008... Brown under cloud as Labour tries to recover from poll debacle Prasun Sonwalkar and H S Rao London, May 3 (PTI) -- The Labour party was today trying to recover after Prime Minister Gordon Brown led the party to its worst local...

US supports dialogue between Chinese government and Dalai Lama.
May 3, 2008... US supports dialogue between Chinese government and Dalai Lama Washington, May 3 (PTI) -- The United States has expressed strong support for a dialogue between the Chinese government and the representatives of the Dalai Lama but also said...

OBAMA-POLLS.
May 3, 2008... OBAMA-POLLS Upcoming primaries tough challenge for Obama Sridhar Krishnaswami Washington, May 3 (PTI) -- Democratic front runner Barack Obama is picking up superdelegates one by one but his standing at the national polls has taken a sharp...

Obama, Clinton experience decline in their image, says poll.
May 3, 2008... Obama, Clinton experience decline in their image, says poll Meenakshi Ganjoo Silicon Valley, May 3 (PTI) -- The double-digit lead that Senator Barack Obama enjoyed over Sen. Hillary Clinton three weeks ago, has evaporated with both...

Jindal rules out running for VP.
May 3, 2008... Jindal rules out running for VP Sridhar Krishnaswami Washington, May 3 (PTI) -- Indian American Bobby Jindal, the Governor of Louisiana, has ruled out possibility of becoming the running mate to the presumptive Republican nominee John...

Bush links high food prices to demand in countries like India.
May 3, 2008... Bush links high food prices to demand in countries like India Sridhar Krishnaswami Washington, May 3 (PTI) -- Prosperity in countries like India is "good" but it triggers increased demand for "better nutrition" which in turn leads to...

Food crisis a rights issue, govts cannot be passive: UN envoy.
May 3, 2008... Food crisis a rights issue, govts cannot be passive: UN envoy Dharam Shourie New York, May 3 (PTI) -- A UN envoy on food has demanded the convening of a special session of the Human Rights Council to consider the issue of "massive...

Fights over land, water, road hit Orissa's industrialisation.
May 3, 2008... Fights over land, water, road hit Orissa's industrialisation Bhubaneswar, May 3 (PTI) -- The Orissa government has decided to beef up law and order situation in the industrial areas of the state as frequent violences over land, water and...

Tendulkar fitness crucial to Mumbai Indians' fortunes.
May 3, 2008... Tendulkar fitness crucial to Mumbai Indians' fortunes S S Ramaswamy Mumbai, May 3 (PTI) -- Rampaging Delhi Daredevils, who have shot to the top of the table and are firing on all cylinders, take on the wobbly Mumbai Indians in the...

UN mission to visit the Maldives to assess poll process.
May 3, 2008... UN mission to visit the Maldives to assess poll process New York, May 3 (PTI) -- An inter-agency United Nations mission will embark on a six-day visit to the Maldives tomorrow to determine whether the world body should provide assistance to...

Pneumonia kills more children than AIDS, malaria and measles.
May 3, 2008... Pneumonia kills more children than AIDS, malaria and measles New York, May 3 (PTI) -- Pneumonia kills more children than AIDS, malaria and measles put together, a new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed. The...

Atwal makes cut in South Georgia Classic.
May 3, 2008... Atwal makes cut in South Georgia Classic Valdosta (USA), May 3 (PTI) -- Arjun Atwal raised his game just in time and brought home a second round card of one-under 71 to make the cut in the USD 625,000 South Georgia Classic golf tournament...

All India volley tourney in Nagpur.
May 3, 2008... All India volley tourney in Nagpur Mumbai, May 3 (PTI) -- The cream of the country's spikers will be seen in action in the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Gold Cup prize money volleyball tournament to be held at Nagpur from May 7-11. Punjab...

Maoists get 100 seats under proportionate voting in Nepal.
May 3, 2008... Maoists get 100 seats under proportionate voting in Nepal Shirish B Pradhan Kathmandu, May 3 (PTI) -- Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala was elected to Nepal's Constituent Assembly through proportionate representation, while Maoists...

Now, a special diet 'to control fits' in children.
May 3, 2008... Now, a special diet 'to control fits' in children London, May 3 (PTI) -- Researchers in Britain have developed a special high-fat diet which they claim can control fits in children with epilepsy. According to them, the "ketogenic" diet...

Include freedom of expression in new constitution: UN to Nepal.
May 3, 2008... Include freedom of expression in new constitution: UN to Nepal New York, May 3 (PTI) -- A top UN official has asked the Nepal government to enshrine guarantee of freedom of expression and access to information in the new constitution the...

UN asks Myanmar to ensure credible May 10 referendum.
May 3, 2008... UN asks Myanmar to ensure credible May 10 referendum United Nations, May 3 (PTI) -- The UN Security Council has asked Myanmar's military government to ensure that the May 10 referendum on the constitution drafted by the army is credible,...

Weight loss possible 'when self-belief high'.
May 3, 2008... Weight loss possible 'when self-belief high' Melbourne, May 3 (PTI) -- If you are what you eat, what you eat has a lot to do with how you think about yourself, for a study has revealed that weight loss is possible when one's self-belief is...

Viral outbreak in China may not peak in two months.
May 3, 2008... Viral outbreak in China may not peak in two months New York, May 3 (PTI) -- A fast-spreading viral disease in eastern China, which has claimed the lives of at least 21 children, might not peak for another two months as it thrives in warm...

Sensex jumps by 3.0 per cent in week.
May 3, 2008... Sensex jumps by 3.0 per cent in week Mumbai, May 3 (PTI) -- Stocks: The markets again discounted inflation concerns even as the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex soared by about 3.0 per cent over the week with global markets showing...

Bush too blames India for rising food prices.
May 3, 2008... Bush too blames India for rising food prices Sridhar Krishnaswami Washington, May 3 (PTI) -- U S President George W Bush joined U S Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in blaming the rising prosperity of India's huge middle class for...

Digest of sports news for the week Apr 26 - May 2.
May 3, 2008... Digest of sports news for the week Apr 26 - May 2 Saturday Kazan (Russia): Having failed to book a ticket for Beijing, India eves records their biggest win of the Olympic qualification tournament here with a 7-0 mauling of lowly France...

Media watch groups concerned over threats to scribes in Nepal.
May 3, 2008... Media watch groups concerned over threats to scribes in Nepal Kathmandu, May 3 (PTI) -- Calling press freedom as critical to Nepal's transition to democracy, international media watch groups have expressed concern over increasing threats to...

CSE index rises 247 points in week.
May 3, 2008... CSE index rises 247 points in week Kolkata, May 3 (PTI) -- The Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE) remained buoyant in volatile trading and closed with healthy gain during the week. The CSE-40 gained 247.51 points over the corresponding...

US may send more troops to Afghanistan next year.
May 3, 2008... US may send more troops to Afghanistan next year New York, May 3 (PTI) -- The Pentagon is considering sending about 7,000 more US troops to Afghanistan next year to make up for a shortfall in contributions from NATO allies, senior Bush...

Sugar and wheat rule lower.
May 3, 2008... Sugar and wheat rule lower Chennai, May 3 (PTI) -- Sugar and wheat ruled lower in the wholesale foodgrain market during the week under review ended today. However all other commodities ruled steady. Both sugar and wheat edged down by...

Climate change may affect meeting MDG: UN.
May 3, 2008... Climate change may affect meeting MDG: UN New York, May 3 (PTI) -- Efforts to achieve the anti-poverty Millennium Development Goals could be reversed if climate change is not addressed, the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) chief...

Malaysia advocates its SMEs to invest in India.(Conference notes)
May 3, 2008... Malaysia advocates its SMEs to invest in India Kuala Lumpur, May 3 (PTI) -- Describing India as "the second darling for international investors" after China, Malaysian SME Council Chairman urged its businessmen to go all out and do business...

'Mistrust' stymies Indo-Bangla anti-terror cooperation: US.
May 3, 2008... 'Mistrust' stymies Indo-Bangla anti-terror cooperation: US Dhaka, May 3 (PTI) -- The US said "mistrust" in Indo-Bangla ties stymied potential counterterrorism cooperation between the two neighbouring countries sharing long porous borders....

Sarabjit's execution stayed indefinitely.
May 3, 2008... Sarabjit's execution stayed indefinitely Lahore, May 2 (PTI) -- Pakistan government has postponed "till further order" the execution of an Indian death row prisoner, his lawyer said tonight. (Senior Interior Ministry official Kamal...

Pachauri among 1000 people to join Clinton's initiative.
May 3, 2008... Pachauri among 1000 people to join Clinton's initiative New York, May 3 (PTI) -- Former US President Bill Clinton's Global Initiative to improve lives of the world's 200 million poor has drawn nearly 1000 commitments from around the globe,...

India, Malaysia hold joint naval exercise.
May 3, 2008... India, Malaysia hold joint naval exercise Kuala Lumpur, May 3 (PTI) -- India and Malaysia today held a joint naval exercise here marking the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, with Navy vessels from the two countries staging...

3 thermal stations generating full capacity : NLC.
May 3, 2008... 3 thermal stations generating full capacity : NLC Cuddalore, May 3 (PTI) -- The three thermal stations of Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) have been generating its full capacity of 2,490 MW since yesterday and will help in reducing power...

Jittery Kings XI cricketers walk the ramp.
May 3, 2008... Jittery Kings XI cricketers walk the ramp Chandigarh, May 3 (PTI) -- They can wreck opponents with the ball or set a stadium alight with batting pyrotechnics but the Kings XI Punjab cricketers learnt that walking down the ramp and making a...

Musharraf ready to give up power to dissolve parliament:report.
May 3, 2008... Musharraf ready to give up power to dissolve parliament:report Islamabad, May 3 (PTI) -- President Pervez Musharraf has agreed to give up his powers to dissolve parliament and dismiss the prime minister following several rounds of secret...

AGRI-VEGETABLE PRICES.
May 3, 2008... AGRI-VEGETABLE PRICES Kolkata, May 3 (PTI) -- Following is the list of wholesale rate of Vegetables at Kolay market here today : (Rates are in Rs per 5 kg unless stated): Potato 380, Onion 575, Garlic 1500-2250, Ginger 2000-3250 (all per...

Ethnic Indians produce Malaysia's first Bhangra album.
May 3, 2008... Ethnic Indians produce Malaysia's first Bhangra album Kuala Lumpur, May 3 (PTI) -- Two ethnic Indian Sikhs have entered record books in this multi-ethnic country, by producing the first Malaysian local Bhangra album. Manjit Singh Gill...

Mandela on US terrorist watchlist.
May 3, 2008... Mandela on US terrorist watchlist Washington, May 3 (PTI) -- Nobel Peace Prize winner anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela still figures on the US terrorist watchlist and needs special permission to visit America. The requirement applies...

Pakistan to export 10,000 tonnes cement to Lanka.
May 3, 2008... Pakistan to export 10,000 tonnes cement to Lanka Colombo, May 3 (PTI) -- Rising cement demand from India and China and high construction activity in Sri Lanka have led to a rise in cement prices in the island nation, as a result the country...

Livingstone defeated in his bid to become mayor for 3rd term.
May 3, 2008... Livingstone defeated in his bid to become mayor for 3rd term H S Rao London, May 3 (PTI) -- Prime Minister Gordon Brown's Labour Party today suffered its worst local election results in 40 years as the party not only lost over 400...

Tata, ArcelorMittal, Essar in race to buy Krakatau.
May 3, 2008... Tata, ArcelorMittal, Essar in race to buy Krakatau New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- World's fifth largest steelmaker Tata is likely to join the race to acquire Indonesia's state-run steel mill P T Krakatau alongwith ArcelorMittal and Australia's...

JUTE SPOT KOL CLOSE.
May 3, 2008... JUTE SPOT KOL CLOSE Kolkata, may 3 (PTI) -- jute spot prices : w-five raw-jute rdy 1400.00 b twills 1020gms rdy 2750.00 may 2750.00 june 2750.00 hessian 101.5cm x 305gms rdy 1175.00 may 1175.00 june 1175.00 hessian 114.5cm x 298gms rdy...

Indian acquitted of murder charges awaits release.
May 3, 2008... Indian acquitted of murder charges awaits release Dubai, May 3 (PTI) -- An Indian, accused of killing a woman in Bahrain is still languishing in jail despite being acquitted by a court in February, pending an appeal in a higher court by the...

Zardari non-committal on deadline for restoring judges.
May 3, 2008... Zardari non-committal on deadline for restoring judges Rezaul H Laskar Islamabad, May 3 (PTI) -- PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has not committed himself to the May 12 deadline set by his coalition partner PML-N for reinstating...

Allahabad Bank Q4 net up 35 pc to Rs 169 cr.
May 3, 2008... Allahabad Bank Q4 net up 35 pc to Rs 169 cr Mumbai, May 3 (PTI) -- Public sector Allahabad Bank today announced a net profit of Rs 169.51 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, a 34.81 per cent jump over the corresponding period a...

KOLKATA COMMODITIES CLOSING.
May 3, 2008... KOLKATA COMMODITIES CLOSING Kolkata, may 3 (PTI) -- bullion : silver rdy 22350.00 -- kirana prices : black pepper : cochin quality(11.5) 17500/17900, cochin quality(12) 20600/21200 (both per quin), cloves 225/270 (per kg), dry...

Gur up on fresh buying, poor supply.
May 3, 2008... Gur up on fresh buying, poor supply New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Gur prices today gained up to Rs 100 per quintal on the wholesale market following less arrivals against increased buying. Marketmen said poor arrivals against increased...

Sugar prices close steady.
May 3, 2008... Sugar prices close steady New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Sugar prices today closed on a flat note on the wholesale market following good buying interest against ample arrivals. Marketmen said in spite of increased buying, ample buffer...

Almond slips on reduced offtake.
May 3, 2008... Almond slips on reduced offtake New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Wholesale prices of almond today dipped up to Rs 200 per 40 kg here on sluggish demand from retailers amid increased arrivals. Almond gurbandi declined by Rs 200 to Rs 4,800 per...

Freight rates slips on poor demand.
May 3, 2008... Freight rates slips on poor demand New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Freight rates for nine metric ton load section showed a downward trend on the local truck transport market here today due to easy availability of trucks against insufficient cargo...

Jeera declines on ample supply.
May 3, 2008... Jeera declines on ample supply New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Wholesale prices of jeera today plunged Rs 500 per quintal here due to increased arrivals from the producing regions of Rajasthan. Jeera common and jeera dollar prices declined...

Caustic soda flake up on better offtake.
May 3, 2008... Caustic soda flake up on better offtake New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Wholesale prices of caustic soda flake today improved by Rs 25 per 50 kg here on restricted arrival against increase buying from consuming units. Caustic soda flake...

Deadly virus claims another life in China, toll reaches 22.
May 3, 2008... Deadly virus claims another life in China, toll reaches 22 Beijing, May 3 (PTI) -- A deadly intestinal virus outbreak in China has claimed another life taking the death toll to 22, prompting the health ministry to order a nation-wide alert...

Need better policy to boost maize production: Swaminathan.
May 3, 2008... Need better policy to boost maize production: Swaminathan New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Renowned agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan today called for a better policy framework to boost production of maize, considered to be the future crop...

Palmoline, grondnut oils down up to Rs 100 a qtl.
May 3, 2008... Palmoline, grondnut oils down up to Rs 100 a qtl New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Wholesale prices of palmoline (RBD) and groundnut oils today fell Rs 100 to Rs 5,450 a quintal on ample supply following increased imports of edible oils by the...

Rice moves down Rs 50 a quintal.
May 3, 2008... Rice moves down Rs 50 a quintal New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Wholesale prices of rice today declined by Rs 50 to Rs 1,250-1,380 a quintal due to reduced demand from stockists and retailers. Following are today's quotations per quintal:...

Indian BPO to create 800 jobs in N Ireland Prasun Sonwalkar London, May 3 (PTI) -- Indian BPO major Firstsource has spread cheer by announcing plans to create more than 800 jobs in Northern Island.(Company overview)
May 3, 2008... BPO Indian BPO to create 800 jobs in N Ireland Prasun Sonwalkar London, May 3 (PTI) -- Indian BPO major Firstsource has spread cheer by announcing plans to create more than 800 jobs in Northern Island. Firstsource, which operates from...

Mahindra to raise Rs 700 crore through FCDs.
May 3, 2008... Mahindra to raise Rs 700 crore through FCDs Mumbai, May 3 (PTI) -- Automobile major Mahindra & Mahindra is planning to raise Rs 700 crore by issuing fully and compulsorily convertible debentures to an entity owned by Goldman Sachs, the...

Gram prices decline on increased supply.
May 3, 2008... Gram prices decline on increased supply New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Wholesale prices of gram today fell up to Rs 75 a quintal here on stockists selling, taking cues from future tradings at NCDEX. Gram and its dal (local) prices declined...

Rajasthan Royals confident against depleted Chennai.
May 3, 2008... Rajasthan Royals confident against depleted Chennai Dinesh Sharma Jaipur, May 3 (PTI) -- Now that the Chennai Super Kings have lost their aura of invincibility, a buoyant Shane Warne and his Rajasthan Royals teammates are optimistic of...

Base metals remain steady.
May 3, 2008... Base metals remain steady New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Wholesale prices of base metals ended steady today due to poor demand against short supply. Traders said reduced offtake by stockists and consuming industries amid tight money market...

Wholesale prices steady at steel market.
May 3, 2008... Wholesale prices steady at steel market New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Steel prices closed flat today as stockists slowed down their activity on expectations prices might decline further after government exempted various steel products from...

Low density polymer prices up.
May 3, 2008... Low density polymer prices up New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Wholesale prices of low density polymers today rose by a rupee per kg on increased demand from plastic bag makers. Low density (LD) No 40 and LD NO 400 polymers were up by a rupee...

Arbiter restrains Mohd Yousuf from playing in IPL.
May 3, 2008... Arbiter restrains Mohd Yousuf from playing in IPL Mumbai, May 3 (PTI) -- An arbiter today passed an interim order restraining Pakistani player Mohammad Yousuf from participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL), an Indian Cricket League...

Groundnut oil declines.
May 3, 2008... Groundnut oil declines Mumbai, May 3 (PTI) -- Prices of groundnut oil reacted downwards in the oils and oilseeds market here today due to poor offtake. Castorseeds futures also declined on lack of export enquiries. However, refined...

Scientists plan mission to sun.
May 3, 2008... Scientists plan mission to sun New York, May 3 (PTI) -- Scientists in the United States are planning to send a mission to the sun to study the streams of charged particles it hurls into space. Experts have grappled with this mission...

India go down 0-1 to Australia, to play for 3rd place.
May 3, 2008... India go down 0-1 to Australia, to play for 3rd place Darwin, May 3 (PTI) -- Jamie Dwyer's 49th minute goal sealed India's fate as Australia beat them 1-0 to move into the final of the Four Nation Hockey Tournament here today. ...

Deccan Chargers win toss, elect to field.
May 3, 2008... Deccan Chargers win toss, elect to field Bangalore, May 3 (PTI) -- Deccan Chargers skipper VVS Laxman today won the toss and elected to field against the Bangalore Royal Challengers in the Indian Premier League here today. The home...

Delhi will be under pressure, says Nayar.
May 3, 2008... Delhi will be under pressure, says Nayar Mumbai, May 3 (PTI) -- Young Mumbai Indians all-rounder Abhishek Nayar feels that the high-flying Delhi Daredevils would be under pressure when they take on the home team in the Indian Premier League...

SPORT-RESULTS.
May 3, 2008... SPORT-RESULTS Udhagamandalam, May 3 (PTI) -- Following are the results of the races held here today. 1st Race: The Bedford plate 1300 M. Seattle Victory (Mr K S Mandanna and Mrs Leila Mandanna) 51 Srinivsan: First. Lord of Vision...

Kesoram Ind Q4 net rises 32.1 per cent.
May 3, 2008... Kesoram Ind Q4 net rises 32.1 per cent Kolkata, May 3 (PTI) -- Kesoram Industries Ltd, a B K Birla group company, has announced a 32.1 per cent rise in net profit for the last quarter of 2007-08 at Rs 105.79 crore as compared to Rs 80.08...

IPL likely to shift two ties from D Y Patil to Wankhede.
May 3, 2008... IPL likely to shift two ties from D Y Patil to Wankhede Mumbai, May 3 (PTI) -- Two Indian Premier League matches scheduled for May 14 and 16 at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai are likely to be shifted to the Wankhede Stadium in South...

SPORT-ADD RESULTS.
May 3, 2008... SPORT-ADD RESULTS Udhagamandalam, May 3 (PTI) -- First Treble: Rs 241 carried over Second Treble:

SPORT-LD RESULTS.
May 3, 2008... SPORT-LD RESULTS Udhagamandalam, May 3 (PTI) -- 'Moon Forest' trained by R Foley and ridden by jockey Rajendra Singh won the Nagarkoil plate, the chief event of the races held here today. The winner is owned by A Selvakumar Trainers B...

MCX-INDICES.
May 3, 2008... MCX-INDICES Mumbai, May 3 (PTI) -- Following are today's various Indices at the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) futures and spot market. MCX futures market: OPEN HIGH LOW CLOSE MCX COMDEX 2796.91 2811.69 2796.77 2810.45...

SRMB to venture into steel making.
May 3, 2008... SRMB to venture into steel making Kolkata, May 3 (PTI) -- SRMB Udyog Limited, a city-based manufacturer of TMT bars, has said it is planning backward integration including steel-making and has applied for iron ore mines to manufacture the...

Prince William to fly air sea rescue chopper.
May 3, 2008... Prince William to fly air sea rescue chopper London, May 3 (PTI) -- Just days after he flew a secret mission into Afghanistan to meet frontline troops fighting against the Taliban, Prince William is desperate to go on such dangerous trips...