Independent Scotland may have to reapply for UN, EU: Britain

Last Updated: Monday, February 11, 2013, 18:30

Scotland may have to reapply for membership of international organisations such as the UN and European Union if it secedes from the UK.

FIFA head opposes CIS league plan

Last Updated: Monday, January 21, 2013, 14:45

FIFA president Sepp Blatter said it was impossible to create a football league in the post-Soviet Commonwealth of Independent States.

Govt introduces norms for independent directors on CPSE boards

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 1, 2013, 17:42

The government has come out with a set of guidelines for independent directors on boards of PSUs, defining their roles and responsibilities aimed at improving corporate governance in state-owned companies.

10 best independent films of 2012

Last Updated: Thursday, December 27, 2012, 13:39

In a year when big-budget, star-studded Bollywood films and the Rs.100 crore club made headlines, there were some small-budget independent films too, which managed to attract eyeballs, with their strong storylines and visual appeal, without any backing from studios or actors.

Government to set up independent coal regulator

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 18:37

The union government is planning to set up an independent regulator for the coal sector, Minister of State for Coal Pratik Prakashbapu Patil said.

Jude Law, Michael Gamron to be honoured

Last Updated: Thursday, November 22, 2012, 14:23

Jude Law and Michael Gamron will be honoured at the British Independent Film Awards for their contribution to British cinema.

Telugu cinema veteran Chiranjeevi joins government

Last Updated: Sunday, October 28, 2012, 16:17

Telugu superstar-turned-politician K. Chiranjeevi, who acted in about 150 movies spanning three decades, was Sunday made minister of state with independent charge in the Manmohan Singh government.

Govt proposing norms for independent directors at CPSEs

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 18:09

At present, there are no such guidelines for non-official directors who are being appointed on boards of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).

Prez visit: J&K MLA to draw attention on Afzal Guru issue

Last Updated: Monday, September 24, 2012, 17:52

An independent MLA said he will sit on a silent protest during President’s visit to the Valley on Thursday to draw his attention towards the mercy plea of Afzal Guru.

Indian American director`s thriller ‘9 Eleven’ wins another US award

Last Updated: Friday, September 14, 2012, 10:39

‘9 Eleven’ has won the Best Narrative Feature Award at the 2012 TWIFF.

India-CIS Countries trade may touch $30 bn by 2020

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 22:44

In 2011-12, trade between India and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) stood at USD 12 billion.

Law should draw line between IDs and EDs: E&Y report

Last Updated: Monday, August 27, 2012, 15:45

According to the report, the Companies Act, 1956 does not make distinction between the accountability of independent directors and executive directors.