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 @ 2012 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:52:52 GMT Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:52:52 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://static.dnaindia.com/images/710/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/mumbai/report_pune-civic-polls-meet-your-crorepati-candidates_1647781 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_pune-civic-polls-meet-your-crorepati-candidates_1647781 Out of the 1,000-odd candidates in fray for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) polls, five candidates stand out. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:45:04 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_bharti-net-slumps-22pct-as-users-call-less_1647649 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_bharti-net-slumps-22pct-as-users-call-less_1647649 Arpus see a 2.2% rise after 24 quarters as the telecom company hikes tariffs; but margins continue to tumble on rising costs and tax rates. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_irrfan-khan-strikes-a-chord-with-hollywood_1647775 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_irrfan-khan-strikes-a-chord-with-hollywood_1647775 Actor Irrfan Khan will be hosting a special screening of his Bollywood film for his Hollywood co-star and director. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:24:08 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_caste-major-player-in-azamgarh-polls_1647772 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_caste-major-player-in-azamgarh-polls_1647772 The eastern UP district has been in limelight due to the alleged involvement of its youths in terror activities. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:18:27 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_why-raveena-tandon-would-stab-her-husband-with-a-knife_1647770 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_why-raveena-tandon-would-stab-her-husband-with-a-knife_1647770 Raveena said she’d do it if her husband ever cheated on her. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:10:38 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_lady-gaga-to-meet-fans-picked-from-the-crowd_1647767 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_lady-gaga-to-meet-fans-picked-from-the-crowd_1647767 Gaga has promised to pick fans from the crowd and meet them backstage at her upcoming shows. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:01:50 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_maxis-deal-trail-to-malaysia_1647701 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_maxis-deal-trail-to-malaysia_1647701 ED has decided to issue notices to former union minister Dayanidhi Maran and his brother Kalanidhi in connection with its probe in Aircel-Maxis deal. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_jennifer-garner-uses-fame-for-charity_1647764 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_jennifer-garner-uses-fame-for-charity_1647764 The actress said she uses her fame to do as much charity work as possible. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:59:54 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_2012-year-of-the-gangster_1647759 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_2012-year-of-the-gangster_1647759 Taking off from where 2011 ended, Bollywood continues to explore films revolving around the mafia and the underworld. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:55:21 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_chana-prices-likely-to-soar-from-april-on-low-output_1647761 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_chana-prices-likely-to-soar-from-april-on-low-output_1647761 This is because of lower crop output by 10% due to adverse weather conditions. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:50:08 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_saif-not-the-only-khan-in-my-life-kareena-kapoor_1647756 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_saif-not-the-only-khan-in-my-life-kareena-kapoor_1647756 The actress talks about working with the Khans and her wedding with beau Saif. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:45:03 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_wada-seeks-two-year-ban-on-tainted-athletes_1647705 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_wada-seeks-two-year-ban-on-tainted-athletes_1647705 The athletes were handed a reduced punishment, a one-year ban, since they were not found guilty of intentionally taking the banned substances. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:45:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_government-extends-ban-on-simi-quietly_1647700 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_government-extends-ban-on-simi-quietly_1647700 The ministry of home affairs chose not to put up an official press release like it does in other cases. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:45:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/market-report_sensex-falls-by-78-points-in-early-trade-on-weak-asian-cues_1647753 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/market-report_sensex-falls-by-78-points-in-early-trade-on-weak-asian-cues_1647753 The 30-share index, which had gained 84.87 points yesterday, moved down by 78.33 points, or 0.44%, to 17,628.99 points. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:41:38 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_china-terms-official-s-visit-to-us-consulate-as-isolated-incident_1647752 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_china-terms-official-s-visit-to-us-consulate-as-isolated-incident_1647752 Rumours had spread that the official may have sought asylum at the consulate. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:37:36 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_porngate-scandal-other-mlas-too-enjoyed-visual-orgy_1647696 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_porngate-scandal-other-mlas-too-enjoyed-visual-orgy_1647696 Opposition leaders said at least 40 other MLAs cutting across party lines were engrossed in watching the video during the assembly session. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_up-polls-even-rain-couldnt-spoil-first-show-of-the-big-up-battle_1647666 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_up-polls-even-rain-couldnt-spoil-first-show-of-the-big-up-battle_1647666 Polling was slow in the morning owing to bad weather but picked up after the skies cleared and by the end of the day 64% of the electorate had exercised their franchise. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/interview_chevy-beat-diesel-has-done-really-well-for-gm_1647651 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/interview_chevy-beat-diesel-has-done-really-well-for-gm_1647651 This is an important year for General Motors in India. It will launch the first products of its joint venture with Chinese partner SAIC, besides entering the fast-growing light commercial vehicle market. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_band-remember-shakti-performs-at-music-concert_1647476 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_band-remember-shakti-performs-at-music-concert_1647476 Band ‘Remember Shakti’ was in concert after a gap of six years. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_clicktronika-to-give-boost-to-msmes_1647750 http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_clicktronika-to-give-boost-to-msmes_1647750 The Consortium of Electronic Industries in Karnataka (CLIK), is organising a three-day exhibiton ‘Clicktronika’ from February 16 at the World Trade Centre. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:26:15 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_corporations-play-to-help-children_1647748 http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_corporations-play-to-help-children_1647748 The 5Cs is a one-day sports event that will bring together corporations from all over Bangalore Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:23:14 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_special-yoga-packages-for-armed-forces-from-drdo_1647746 http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_special-yoga-packages-for-armed-forces-from-drdo_1647746 The DRDO has developed customised yoga packages to boost the health and morale of the armed forces personnel. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:20:31 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/interview_thought-of-qualifying-for-olympics-makes-me-nervous-jwala-gutta_1647704 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/interview_thought-of-qualifying-for-olympics-makes-me-nervous-jwala-gutta_1647704 Jwala Gutta, Ashwini Ponnappa and V Diju tell Tushar Dutt about their plans for the olympics. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:20:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_let-mother-nature-cure-your-illness_1647745 http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_let-mother-nature-cure-your-illness_1647745 Arogya Expo-2012 will have over 300 stalls, showcasing advances in relevant fields. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:18:19 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_no-action-yet-on-sand-mafia_1647744 http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_no-action-yet-on-sand-mafia_1647744 Hennur police are yet to take action against the filtered sand mafia. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:16:02 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_common-platform-to-address-mumbai-s-road-safety-concerns_1647690 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_common-platform-to-address-mumbai-s-road-safety-concerns_1647690 SK Sharma, principal secretary (transport), said the platform is basically a working group on road safety for the state. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:15:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/interview_what-has-congress-ncp-combo-done-for-mumbai_1647687 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/interview_what-has-congress-ncp-combo-done-for-mumbai_1647687 Leader of the opposition in state council says when it comes to ground realities nobody can beat the saffron combine as they are the lifeline of Mumbai. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:15:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_bal-thackeray-will-be-redundant-after-february-16-prithviraj-chavan_1647677 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_bal-thackeray-will-be-redundant-after-february-16-prithviraj-chavan_1647677 He said the Sena will succeed in achieving power only in Ratnagiri Zilla Parishad in the ongoing civic elections. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:15:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_ousted-at-gunpoint-ex-president-of-maldives-takes-to-streets_1647742 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_ousted-at-gunpoint-ex-president-of-maldives-takes-to-streets_1647742 Mohamed Nasheed resigned on Tuesday after three weeks of opposition protests culminated in a police revolt. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:10:56 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_prospect-of-divorce-makes-her-end-life_1647740 http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_prospect-of-divorce-makes-her-end-life_1647740 The victim was Bidushree, 20, a final year BCom student of Sri Aurobindo First Grade College in Mahalakshmipuram. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:04:56 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_biotech-meet-sheds-light-on-health-and-wealth_1647738 http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_biotech-meet-sheds-light-on-health-and-wealth_1647738 The third and concluding day of Bangalore India Bio 2012 was held in the city on Wednesday. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:02:51 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_civic-polls-no-road-shows-please-locals-tell-netas_1647681 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_civic-polls-no-road-shows-please-locals-tell-netas_1647681 Candidates are employing every possible trick there is to reach out to the voters, including door-to-door meetings, public rallies and road shows. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_stayfree-dna-i-can-womens-half-marathon-pick-a-cause-get-set-to-run_1647674 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_stayfree-dna-i-can-womens-half-marathon-pick-a-cause-get-set-to-run_1647674 Come March, and hundreds of women from all walks of life will run for causes close to their hearts in the first ever half marathon for women in India. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/money/interview_risk-underwriting-key-to-profitable-insurance_1647640 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/interview_risk-underwriting-key-to-profitable-insurance_1647640 As the insurance regulator Irda and industry captains work hard to make the process of risk underwriting responsible and fool-proof, there are fresh hopes that general insurance will finally turn profitable in the near future. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_launch-of-ritu-pande-s-fashion-collection_1647570 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_launch-of-ritu-pande-s-fashion-collection_1647570 Nisha Jamvwal hosted the showcasing of Ritu Pande’s fashion collection keeping Valentine’s Day in mind. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_the-great-atm-robbery-in-the-making_1647734 http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_the-great-atm-robbery-in-the-making_1647734 Scammers withdrew Rs75,000 from two debit cards belonging to software engineers from ATMs around MG Road since Sunday. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:58:46 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_billy-connolly-to-play-dwarf-warrior-in-hobbit_1647736 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_billy-connolly-to-play-dwarf-warrior-in-hobbit_1647736 The gruff Connolly will take on the role of Dain Ironfoot. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:54:14 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_poll-time-detectives-make-brisk-business-over-political-games_1647686 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_poll-time-detectives-make-brisk-business-over-political-games_1647686 Politicians these days not only keep tabs on their opposition, but also on their own leaders and activists, in order to ferret out any signs of anti-party sentiment. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:45:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_pays-to-be-in-politics-5-candidates-declare-assets-over-rs5-cr_1647685 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_pays-to-be-in-politics-5-candidates-declare-assets-over-rs5-cr_1647685 While three are from the ruling Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), the other two are from the Congress. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:45:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_civic-polls-slums-top-congress-ncp-poll-agenda_1647679 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_civic-polls-slums-top-congress-ncp-poll-agenda_1647679 Reiterating its announcement, the Congress-NCP alliance has once again assured regularisation of slums erected between 1995 and 2000. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:45:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_management-lessons-from-shakespeares-othello_1647671 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_management-lessons-from-shakespeares-othello_1647671 JBIMS is taking help from Shakespeare’s play Othello to teach lessons in organisational behaviour. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:45:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_jaitapur-reactor-work-to-start-within-a-year-france_1647652 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_jaitapur-reactor-work-to-start-within-a-year-france_1647652 Following the Fukushima nuclear accident and protests at Jaitapur, signing of a commercial agreement between French company Areva and India’s NPCIL was stalled. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:45:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bangalore-cop-caught-while-accepting-bribe_1647733 http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bangalore-cop-caught-while-accepting-bribe_1647733 Lok Ayukta sleuths caught a police constable red-handed while he was accepting a bribe. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:43:26 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_airport-bound-jewel-merchant-goes-missing_1647732 http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_airport-bound-jewel-merchant-goes-missing_1647732 A 41-year-old businessman was reported missing under mysterious circumstances on Tuesday morning. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:41:16 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_kensington-pool-is-still-high-and-dry_1647729 http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_kensington-pool-is-still-high-and-dry_1647729 The government agency plans to penalise and blacklist the contractor for delay in renovation. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:35:51 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_gay-marriage-wins-final-legislative-passage-in-washington-state_1647727 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_gay-marriage-wins-final-legislative-passage-in-washington-state_1647727 Governor Christine Gregoire, a Democrat in her last term of office, was expected to sign the bill into law early next week. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:30:08 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_civic-polls-pune-young-candidates-face-great-expectations_1647678 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_civic-polls-pune-young-candidates-face-great-expectations_1647678 Puneites said these promising young candidates will work for the betterment of the city and bring in the desired changes the citizens have been waiting for. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_polls-2012-in-internal-spat-congress-sees-hope_1647670 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_polls-2012-in-internal-spat-congress-sees-hope_1647670 Union steel minister Beni Prasad Verma takes a dig at party MP from Barabanki, PL Punia, by describing him as an “outsider from Punjab”. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_polls-2012-muslims-in-meerut-still-nurse-wounds-of-two-decade-old-riots_1647668 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_polls-2012-muslims-in-meerut-still-nurse-wounds-of-two-decade-old-riots_1647668 This communally sensitive western UP is now calm. The bloody riots in 1989 sent the Congress packing out of power in the state. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_polls-2012-in-gonda-sp-seems-way-ahead-of-last-polls-closest-rival_1647665 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_polls-2012-in-gonda-sp-seems-way-ahead-of-last-polls-closest-rival_1647665 Despite heavy rains over the past 24 hours in Gonda, the spirit of the voters did not die, as they waited for the rains to stop to come out in great numbers. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT