Nanoscience needs targeted funding: C.N.R Rao
Bangalore – The government should ensure targeted funding to promote nanoscience and nanotechnolog! y in solving pressing societal problems and improve the quality of life! , a top scientist said Thursday. “Nano mission needs targeted funding to set up infrastructure and build capacity... read more »
Second Ashes Test: Australia end Day 1 at 273/5
Adelaide – Australia were 273/5 at the close of play on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test against England at the Adel! aide Oval here Thursday. Early showers interrupted the morning session but cleared as the day went on with Chris Rogers (72) and Shane Watson (51) putting on a 121-run... read more »
Fresh trial in Salman Khan hit-and-run case
Mumbai – In relief of sorts for Bollywood actor Salman Khan, a Mumbai court Thursday ordered a retrial of his high-profile hit-and-run case of 2002, with all evidence and witnesses to be re-examined, officials said. Sessions Court Judge D.W. Deshpande, while accepting Khan’s plea for a... read more »
Parrikar denies interference in Tejpal case
New Delhi – Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Thursday denied any interference in the Tarun T! ejpal sexual assault case, saying he only wants justice to be delivered in the matter. “There is no interference or detailing in criminal investigation in the case (Tejpal). There will be... read more »
Modi shortlisted by Time magazine for Person of the Year title
Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP’s prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi is among 42 global leaders shortlisted by Time magazine for ‘Person of the Year’ title, becoming the only... read more »
Court refuses interim relief to Tejpal
The Delhi High Court which is hearing the anticipatory bail plea of Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in a sexual assault case on Tuesday refused to grant interim protection against his arrest... read more »
Anushka Shetty supports AIDS awareness
Chennai – Actress Anushka Shetty and her “Singam” co-star Suriya have collaborated with TeachAIDS campaign, which aims to spread awareness about the disease among... read more »
‘Urvashi Butalia not on Tejpal case panel’
New Delhi – Author and publisher Urvashi Butalia is not on the committee Tehelka was planning to set up to probe the Tarun Tejpal case, tweeted Zubaan Books Tuesday. Urvashi Butalia... read more »
Tejpal case: Goa Police to record woman’s statement
Panaji – A Goa Police team landed in Mumbai Tuesday to record the statement of the woman reporter ! who has accused Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal of sexually assaul! ting her.. The Goa... read more »
