http://www.dnaindia.com/ dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, business, technology, Mumbai, India, world and more. en-us COPYRIGHT @ 2010 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:23:10 GMT Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:23:10 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://www.dnaindia.com/images/logo_dna_rss.gif http://www.dnaindia.com/ 31 88 dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, politics, India, World and more. http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_india-doing-well-doesn-t-need-emergency-policies_1345712 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_india-doing-well-doesn-t-need-emergency-policies_1345712 Stephen Roach, chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, who says "In the near term, I am more bullish on India", talked about the global as well as Asian economy in Mumbai on Tuesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:37:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_164-channels-asked-to-register-for-downlinking_1345711 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_164-channels-asked-to-register-for-downlinking_1345711 The government has decided to ask old television channels, which were operational before December 2005, to register for downlinking in India. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:35:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_it-having-second-thoughts-on-export-growth-estimates_1345710 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_it-having-second-thoughts-on-export-growth-estimates_1345710 In its recent report, Nasscom said IT export revenue growth, which is seen at 5.5% in the current fiscal, will achieve a growth rate of 13-15% in FY11. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:34:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_govt-eyes-2-5-lakh-e-kiosks-by-2012_1345714 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_govt-eyes-2-5-lakh-e-kiosks-by-2012_1345714 The government will now hold another round of bidding for 1.5 lakh CSCs to be operational by 2012, taking the ratio to 1 CSC per 2.5 villages. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:39:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_cognizant-sees-offshoring-budgets-up_1345709 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_cognizant-sees-offshoring-budgets-up_1345709 Expects profits to grow slower than revenues in 2010 as tax sops end. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:33:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_patients-gain-as-hc-nixes-bayer-plea-vs-cipla_1345708 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_patients-gain-as-hc-nixes-bayer-plea-vs-cipla_1345708 German firm seeking the introduction of patent linkage in India. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:32:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_reliance-media-to-move-sebi-against-inox-fame-deal_1345707 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_reliance-media-to-move-sebi-against-inox-fame-deal_1345707 Says there's more to it than just the pricing. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_mlr-motors-plant-stuck-for-funding_1345706 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_mlr-motors-plant-stuck-for-funding_1345706 The car manufacturing unit proposed by MLR Motors on the outskirts of Hyderabad remains a non-starter even as the company's deadline to achieve financial closure by March nears. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:29:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_auto-sales-fly-in-january_1345705 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_auto-sales-fly-in-january_1345705 Carmakers report highest-ever monthly sales; commercial vehicle sales double, but base was lower in January 2009. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:27:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_india-still-not-lucrative-for-innovator-drugs_1345704 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_india-still-not-lucrative-for-innovator-drugs_1345704 MNCs don't prioritise access & their sales decisions target high-income countries. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:26:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_tyre-shortage-hurting-cv-production_1345703 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_tyre-shortage-hurting-cv-production_1345703 Production affected last month, tyre makers deny capacity shortages. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:25:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_shopping-therapy_1345548 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_shopping-therapy_1345548 It was a celebrity deluge at the seventh edition of Mana Shetty and Sharmilla Khanna's all-day shopping fest Araaish at Worli. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_77-year-old-man-pays-for-slapdash-divorce_1345763 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_77-year-old-man-pays-for-slapdash-divorce_1345763 The pensioner, however, will have to shell out Rs3,000 to pay maintenance to his estranged wife, after the Bombay HC refused to stay the family court's order granting monthly maintenance. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:49:26 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_maharashtra-govt-gets-tough-with-mill-owners_1345762 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_maharashtra-govt-gets-tough-with-mill-owners_1345762 Fed up with private owners of Mumbai's defunct mills trying to cheat the city of land for housing, the government has decided to enforce the law. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:48:14 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/column_for-a-long-term-play-opt-for-nabard-bonds_1345642 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/column_for-a-long-term-play-opt-for-nabard-bonds_1345642 However, FD rates currently aren't very attractive and even with the recent liquidity sucking measures taken by the RBI, banks seem to be in no hurry to raise rates. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:48:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_lupin-s-gupta-may-sell-land-at-goregaon_1345761 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_lupin-s-gupta-may-sell-land-at-goregaon_1345761 The area, next to The Hub and Raheja Sherwood, a residential colony, off the Western Express Highway, is being used as a car park. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:47:02 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_new-green-haven-for-children-senior-citizens-at-cuffe-parade_1345760 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_new-green-haven-for-children-senior-citizens-at-cuffe-parade_1345760 BMC is redeveloping two gardens opposite President's Hotel. The cost of the project is estimated to be about Rs1.64 crore. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:46:15 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_rs400-crore-plan-to-secure-mumbai-s-coast_1345759 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_rs400-crore-plan-to-secure-mumbai-s-coast_1345759 Government wants to disperse tourists from the jetty at the Gateway of India to other wharfs. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:45:08 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_after-153-years-jj-school-of-art-gets-a-woman-dean_1345758 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_after-153-years-jj-school-of-art-gets-a-woman-dean_1345758 Manisha Patil, 49, who was a professor in the once prestigious institute, was promoted to the dean's post two days ago. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:43:46 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_shiv-sena-leaders-play-name-game_1345757 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_shiv-sena-leaders-play-name-game_1345757 The face-off is over the naming of the Lalbaug flyover, the construction of which is at a premature stage. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:42:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_stop-sugar-to-alcohol-and-chocolate-firms_1345756 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_stop-sugar-to-alcohol-and-chocolate-firms_1345756 Congress sends letter to PM saying this will put 20% more sugar into the market and push down prices. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:41:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_maharashtra-seeks-centre-s-help-to-ease-water-woes_1345755 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_maharashtra-seeks-centre-s-help-to-ease-water-woes_1345755 Chief minister Ashok Chavan, who met the prime minister on Monday, is believed to have forwarded a request for a special grant for the project. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:39:22 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_mmrda-has-just-2-projects-in-rs6000-crore-budget_1345754 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_mmrda-has-just-2-projects-in-rs6000-crore-budget_1345754 Besides a human development programme for the metropolitan region and development of the Gorai-Manori area, the authority has desisted from announcing any other new project. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:37:43 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_now-locals-form-an-aqua-guard-brigade_1345751 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_now-locals-form-an-aqua-guard-brigade_1345751 Residents of the Pestom Sagar locality from Chembur have decided to form their own brigade to curb water misuse and to spread word on recycling and reuse of water. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:36:15 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_india-s-spy-in-the-sky-by-2014_1345753 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_india-s-spy-in-the-sky-by-2014_1345753 The satellite, called Communication-Centric Intelligence Satellite (CCI-Sat), will be launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) within the next four years. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:34:11 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_no-bt-brinjal-on-your-plates-for-now-govt_1345752 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_no-bt-brinjal-on-your-plates-for-now-govt_1345752 While drawing up a robust set of scientific tests before introduction of genetically modified brinjal into agriculture, the government set no timeframe. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:32:42 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_cops-in-plainclothes-at-theatres-for-my-name-is-khan_1345750 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_cops-in-plainclothes-at-theatres-for-my-name-is-khan_1345750 In a move to beat the Shiv Sena at its own game, policemen will buy tickets so as to be stationed inside theatres. Sena activists are expected to book tickets in advance to create trouble. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:31:11 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_sena-damages-screens-ahead-of-my-name-is-khan-release_1345749 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_sena-damages-screens-ahead-of-my-name-is-khan-release_1345749 Spate of attacks on theatres across city forces police to up security cover. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:28:56 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_convicted-murderer-may-walk-free-if-dna-test-is-valid_1345748 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_convicted-murderer-may-walk-free-if-dna-test-is-valid_1345748 High court will consider bail for Nadim Shaikh as DNA of skeleton found does not match alleged victim's. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:26:16 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_mumbai-limo-boss-has-property-worth-rs200-crore-police_1345747 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_mumbai-limo-boss-has-property-worth-rs200-crore-police_1345747 Masood, accused of having duped thousands of investors from across the country of almost Rs300crore, was arrested on Thursday from Rajasthan. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:24:14 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_pune-varsity-suggests-raga-therapy-to-cope-with-stress_1345746 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_pune-varsity-suggests-raga-therapy-to-cope-with-stress_1345746 A psychological musical course has been included in the syllabus of the department for students pursuing their masters' degree. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:22:34 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_mumbai-vashi-sea-route-project-finally-sets-sail_1345745 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_mumbai-vashi-sea-route-project-finally-sets-sail_1345745 Passengers will be able to get from Ferry Wharf to Navi Mumbai or Mandwa in just 45 minutes. In the RoRo service, cars can be driven onto the ships and driven off it at the above destinations. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:21:12 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_soon-no-jail-trip-for-petty-crimes_1345700 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_soon-no-jail-trip-for-petty-crimes_1345700 Some offences likely to be decriminalised and convicts may be dealt with reformative methods. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:21:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_turkey-promises-to-work-with-india-for-a-stable-afghanistan_1345722 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_turkey-promises-to-work-with-india-for-a-stable-afghanistan_1345722 Turkish president Abdullah Gul was given a warm welcome in the capital even though Ankara had snubbed India last month by leaving it out of a regional conference on Afghanistan held in Istanbul. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:20:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_sc-blasts-courts-for-meting-out-injustice-to-widow_1345718 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_sc-blasts-courts-for-meting-out-injustice-to-widow_1345718 The trial court rejected her plea, saying she had taken too long to approach the court after the decree was procured in 1985. The high court upheld this order. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:20:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_senior-cop-accused-of-sexual-harassment-in-mumbai_1345744 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_senior-cop-accused-of-sexual-harassment-in-mumbai_1345744 The incident took place on January 23 at unit V office of Special Branch of the Mumbai police, situated in Bhoiwada. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:19:58 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_no-case-papers-murder-convict-can-walk-free_1345743 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_no-case-papers-murder-convict-can-walk-free_1345743 Hearing that the registry had destroyed the records of a case dating back to 1996, the high court has asked authorities if a re-trial is possible. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:18:29 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/interview_i-will-pay-to-watch-sehwag-graham-gooch_1345698 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/interview_i-will-pay-to-watch-sehwag-graham-gooch_1345698 DNA catches up with former England captain, who is in Bangalore with Essex county team. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:18:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_cops-scuttled-srk-plan-to-meet-bal-thackeray_1345736 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_cops-scuttled-srk-plan-to-meet-bal-thackeray_1345736 Reason: The ruling Congress-NCP combine wants to show that they are capable of fighting the Sena, which no longer is a force to reckon with. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:17:20 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_facebook-fires-car-buying-status-war-in-ahmedabad_1345742 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_facebook-fires-car-buying-status-war-in-ahmedabad_1345742 Social networking sites have spurred expensive showing-off contests among city's wealthy. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:14:59 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_kotla-hearing-over_1345697 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_kotla-hearing-over_1345697 The hearing into the BCCI in India's appeal against the International Cricket Council's decision to ban Feroze Shah Kotla Stadium for one year has taken place. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:13:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_opposition-ruled-states-forced-brinjal-rethink_1345740 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_opposition-ruled-states-forced-brinjal-rethink_1345740 The Opposition had tasted blood during the stir on sugarcane pricing in the last session of Parliament. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:12:31 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_two-cms-skip-chidambaram-s-anti-maoist-meeting_1345739 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_two-cms-skip-chidambaram-s-anti-maoist-meeting_1345739 Bihar CM Nitish Kumar was conspicuous by his absence, deputing just the state's chief secretary, Amir Subhani, and director general of police Anand Shankar. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:11:11 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_sc-sets-deadline-to-clear-cases-on-maya-memorials_1345738 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_sc-sets-deadline-to-clear-cases-on-maya-memorials_1345738 Apex court asks Allahabad HC to complete hearings of Dalit memorial cases in 4 months. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:09:29 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_coming-india-s-own-broadway-near-delhi_1345737 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_coming-india-s-own-broadway-near-delhi_1345737 Gurgaon, will soon have its own answer to Paris's Moulin Rouge, London's West End and New York's Broadway. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:08:34 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_move-to-hike-fsi-in-mumbai-s-suburbs-takes-a-beating_1345735 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_move-to-hike-fsi-in-mumbai-s-suburbs-takes-a-beating_1345735 Owing to the delays in accordance of the FSI several developers, who had earlier applied for the FSI hike, have started withdrawing their applications. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:06:21 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_biometric-attendance-for-teachers_1345734 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_biometric-attendance-for-teachers_1345734 "We want to introduce the system in schools in rural areas so that we can keep track of the attendance of teachers. We also want to track students' attendance through it," said Jayant Patil, minister for rural development. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:05:05 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_money-speaks-the-loudest-but-marathis-are-silent_1345733 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_money-speaks-the-loudest-but-marathis-are-silent_1345733 I grew up in a cosmopolitan atmosphere where my education was concerned, but at home it was all Marathi. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:04:13 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/comment_choosing-english-does-not-mean-rejecting-marathi_1345732 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/comment_choosing-english-does-not-mean-rejecting-marathi_1345732 You can't separate the language from economic, social, and political situations. From the beginning the South Indian states resisted Hindi. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:03:07 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_signs-of-marathi-s-decline-are-all-around_1345730 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_signs-of-marathi-s-decline-are-all-around_1345730 Youth do not use their mother tongue; Experts blame politicians who only give the language lip service. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:01:17 GMT