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Power tariffs soar in Punjab

The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) announced an increase of 8 to 11 paise per unit in the power tariffs for both domestic and industrial consumers in the state.

Bollywood celebs at candid best on Sajid's new talk show

Comic actor and Bollywood director Sajid Khan will now be seen cracking jokes while chatting with Bollywood celebrities on his new talk show 'Sajid's Superstars'.5:32 PM on July 05

'Jaane Tu...' a vibrant celebration of life and love

Film: 'Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na'; Cast: Imran Khan, Genelia D'Souza. Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak, Manjari Phadnis; Director: Abbas Tyrewala; Rating: ***4:33 PM on July 05

Harman excels in futuristic fantasyland of 'Love Story 2050'

Film: 'Love Story 2050'; Cast: Priyanka Chopra, Harman Baweja, Boman Irani; Director: Harry Baweja; Rating: **1/23:30 PM on July 05

'Jaane Tu...' got a superstar opening: Aamir

Light college drama 'Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na' won the hearts of audiences on the day of its release and Aamir Khan, whose nephew Imran debuted in the film, says it got an opening only a superstar's movie would get.2:30 PM on July 05

Ancient Indian farming technique picks up in mango belt

Four years ago, when a Lucknow-based horticulture institute floated the idea of homa-farming, cultivators in the mango belt of Kakori and Malihabad adopted it in droves.1:32 PM on July 05

With only two hits in six months, Bollywood loses Rs.1.5 bn

The year is halfway through, but Bollywood has very little to cheer about. More than Rs.3 billion ($70 million) has gone into making films, but half of the amount sank beyond recovery.12:30 PM on July 05

Sports schedule for July 5, 2008

Following is the sports schedule for July 5, 2008:12:00 PM on July 05

First medical textbook in Hindi makes quiet impact

There is nothing to distinguish the tome from hundreds of bulky volumes vying for attention on the bookshelves in this booming town in India's Hindi heartland. But a closer inspection reveals it is a landmark of sorts - the first ever textbook of medicine in Hindi.11:00 AM on July 05

Shah Rukh is too old for 'Kismet Konnection': Aziz Mirza

Aziz Mirza's 'Kismet Konnection' does not star Shah Rukh Khan, the leading man of his previous films, because the director feels he is now too old to play young roles.10:00 AM on July 05

I don't mind glamorous roles after marriage: Jyothirmayee

Tamil film star Jyothirmayee, lauded for her performance in 'Periyar', has defied the popular notion that married actresses cannot be accepted in glamorous roles.8:30 AM on July 05

Usha K.R's novel wins Vodafone-Crossword prize

A 'Girl and a River', a novel by Usha K.R, bagged the best English language fiction award at the Vodafone-Crossword Award 2007, while 'The Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty, Delhi, 1857,' by William Dalrymple won the best literary non-fiction award, a statement issued Friday said.10:30 PM on July 04

Shopkeepers, hawkers prevent opening of Kolkata mall

The West Bengal government's efforts to portray an industry-friendly image received a jolt Friday when small shopkeepers and hawkers prevented the inauguration of RPG Enterprises's retail arm Spencer's new mall even as the company's vice chairman Sanjiv Goenka said this protest will not affect their expansion plan.9:32 PM on July 04

NBA stars pitch in to professionalise Indian basketball

There cannot be a better advertisement for basketball than the National Basketball Association (NBA) stars, who are part of one of the richest professional leagues in world sport. Some well-known hoopsters are here to help India market the game.7:33 PM on July 04

3G, Wimax guidelines in a week: minister

The broad guidelines for implementation and auctioning of radio spectrum for 3G and Wimax have been devised and the final draft will be approved and released within a week, telecom minister A. Raja said here Friday.7:30 PM on July 04