AP govt set to ink MoU with UK govt for energy conservation

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 14:56

Andhra Pradesh government will soon sign a memorandum of understanding with the government of UK for collaboration on energy efficiency and low-carbon growth.

Positive Sri Lanka eye series levelling win

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 18:31

Despite a narrow defeat, Sri Lanka will remain positive and high on confidence for Friday`s second one-day international against Pakistan, vowed skipper Angelo Mathews.

Odisha orders property attachment of Saradha, Seashore Groups

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 13:32

Odisha government has issued an interim order for attachment of properties of Kolkata-based ponzy scheme firm Saradha Group and the state-based Seashore Group of companies which allegedly duped investors of crores of rupees.

`Madras Cafe` not an honest film: Sri Lankan filmmaker

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 08:26

Noting that his country`s films are taking a hit from the more popular Bollywood productions, noted Sri Lankan filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage Tuesday alleged that ‘Madras Cafe’ was not an "honest" movie.

Odisha govt increases corpus of Contingency Fund to Rs1,900cr

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 22:40

The Odisha government on Thursday decided to increase the corpus of Odisha Contingency Fund (OCF) from Rs 400 crore to Rs 1900 crore.

Marathi drama `Tarunai` to be staged at Kalidas Kala Mandir

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 17:32

City-based SQF Entertainment Group`s Marathi drama `Tarunai`, about the young generation, is all set to be staged at the Kalidas Kala Mandir here, on October 29 and October 30.

Goa mines official`s FB quote sparks debate

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 12:34

Amid demand for early resumption of mining in Goa, a comment on a social networking site by a senior mines official has sparked a debate.

1985 World Championship bat fetches Rs 4.5 lakh at auction

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 18:41

A bat signed by players of all teams that took part in the 1985 World Championship of Cricket in Australia and belonging to the collection of former off spin great Erapalli Prasanna, fetched the highest price in an auction held here recently.

Present era spinners don`t attempt to take wickets: Prasanna

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 12:15

Not too impressed with the current lot of spinners in international cricket, the legendary Erapalli Prasanna said not a single tweaker of the present era attempts to take wickets.

`Laws related to persons with disabilities be implemented strictly`

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 22:21

Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Prasanna Kumar Pincha said laws related to disabled should be strictly implemented in all states.

BCCI should take note of Dravid`s remark and rectify: Prasanna

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 20:17

Terming batting great Rahul Dravid`s remarks on Indian cricket facing a serious credibility crisis as "constructive", former spin legend Erapalli Prasanna on Monday asked the BCCI to take cognisance of it and rectify themselves.

`Hollywood likes vibrancy of Indian cinema`

Last Updated: Sunday, July 7, 2013, 12:26

The western world has "great" regard for Indian cinema and the enthusiasm of our artistes, says debutant director R.S. Prasanna, who recently rubbed shoulders with Hollywood technicians during the sound mix for his upcoming Tamil romantic-comedy ‘Kalyana Samayal Saadham’ (KSS).