Train crash in India, at least nine dead Oct 21, 2009
An Indian express train ploughed into the back of another near the Taj Mahal town of Agra early Wednesday, killing at least nine and trapping dozens in the wreckage, officials said. Local television channels put the death toll at 10-15, while the local railway office confirmed nine dead to AFP in the crash outside the town of Mathura, 50 kilometres (30 miles) north of Agra in northern India ... "Nine are dead and 15 injured," Bhupinder Dhillon, a spokesman for the local divisional railway... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
How the clergy wanted Sir Syed beheaded Oct 19, 2009
Sir Syed responded through a memorandum saying: The terrifying call of Kanpur, the lyrical satire of Lucknow, the idle tattle of Agra and Allahabad, the fatwas of Rampur and Bareilly and the snide remarks of holy men of Delhi grieve me not. My heart is overflowing with the idea of welfare of my people and there is no room in it for any anger or rancor. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Poisoning claim in PF scam accused's death in jail Oct 19, 2009
We have preserved the viscera which will be sent to Agra for further forensic tests. The final report from Agra will help us in establishing the exact reason for death,'' said a spokesperson from the Ghaziabad SSP's office. (India Times, India)
AIR FORCE - Airmen Tackle Cope India Oct 15, 2009
10/13/2009 - HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii (AFNS) -- Members of the U.S. and Indian air forces will train together during exercise Cope India Oct. 15 through 24 at Air Force Station Agra in Uttar Predesh, India. This year's Cope India will be an airlift exercise that focuses on the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Shilpa shows Jermaine the Taj Oct 13, 2009
They both flew to Delhi yesterday afternoon and then went to Agra, says a source. Shilpa also had beau Raj Kundra for company on the trip. (India Times, India)
Fatehpur SikriAbandoned City in No... Oct 11, 2009
Near Agra, city of the famous Taj Mahal, an abandoned city of red sandstone attracts visitors in northern India ... The beauty of the architecture, the myths and legends of Akbar, and his legacy of religious tolerance will interest travelers to the Agra district. (Suite101.com)
2Report: Nearly 1 in 4 People Worldwide Is Muslim» Oct 10, 2009
Sept. 21: Muslims offer prayers in front of the historic Taj Mahal during Eid al-Fitr in the northern Indian city of Agra. The global Muslim population stands at 1. (Fox News)
Indo-US military tango next week Oct 8, 2009
Mid-way through Yudh Abhyas, yet another exercise named Cope India-09 between IAF and USAF, will begin at Agra on October 19. In this primarily transport aircraft exercise, the US will showcase its C-17 Globemaster-III giant military aircraft, among other planes. (India Times, India)
Long-haul for less Oct 6, 2009
Don't miss: The Taj Mahal in Agra, the Pink City of Jaipur, Lake Palaces in Udaipur, Kerala backwaters, tea estates in the Himalayan foothills. Costs: Moderate restaurant meal (R16-R35), Mid-range hotel room (R150-R200). (iAfrica.com)
For Rs 1 lakh a day, travel like a maharaja Oct 5, 2009
With 23 AC coaches, the Maharaja Express will start its seven-day and six-night maiden journey, carrying 88 tourists to Delhi, covering Vadodara, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ranthambore and Agra on the way from VT station on January 9 ... The Delhi-Kolkata route will cover Agra, Gwalior, Khajuraho, Bandhavgarh, Varanasi and Gaya. (India Times, India -- Community News)
'Chhota' recharge exposes big 'SSP' Sep 30, 2009
One day he was SSP, Jhansi, the other day he would identify himself as SSP, Agra ... Heads of two other police stations remember him as `SSP, Agra' and `SSP, Jhansi. (India Times, India)
Live cartridges recovered in Agra Sep 23, 2009
AGRA: Over 200 live cartridges were recovered near the Agra Fort here in Uttar Pradesh, police said on Wednesday ... "They (cartridges) are mostly of AK-47 rifles and it appears that they were buried here for long. The matter is being probed," Deputy Inspector General of Police (Agra) Brij Bhushan said ... Over 200 live cartridges were recovered near the Agra Fort here in Uttar Pradesh, police said on Wednesday. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Forecast » Sep 23, 2009
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 09/23/09 05:31:19 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 90% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Jaiprakash eyes $200 mn from treasury share sale Sep 23, 2009
The proceeds of the first round of treasury share sale was slated to finance Formula 1 track in Greater Noida, a cement plant in Andhra Pradesh and Yamuna Expressway between Noida and Agra. Jaiprakash Associates has also recently raised Rs 1,000 crore through an issue of five-year non-convertible debentures (NCDs) to Standard Chartered India at a coupon rate of 11. (India Times)
On the Road: Memories Of Days Past Sep 22, 2009
National Highway 4 ran through Nasik, linking Mumbai and Agra, two great cities ... National Highway 4 ran through Nasik, linking Mumbai and Agra, two great cities. (India Times, India)
Woman ends life after watching 'Sach Ka Saamna' Sep 21, 2009
AGRA: A 32-year-old woman here allegedly committed suicide after being deeply affected by watching actress Roopa Ganguly in the television reality show "Sach Ka Saamna". She felt her life was similar to the actress' in many ways and that she had failed as a daughter, wife and mother, police said. (India Times, India -- Community News)
MBA student allegedly shot dead by classmates in UP Sep 18, 2009
AGRA: A management student was on Friday shot dead, allegedly by his classmates, in Loha Mandi locality here, police said ... "We have got some names and probably the incident is an outcome of some on-campus dispute between two groups of students," deputy inspector general of police (Agra) Brij Bhushan said. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Namibia: President And Delegation Seek Business Opportunities In India Sep 12, 2009
Apart from New Delhi, we were able to visit Agra and the famous Taj Mahal monument. This is indeed one of those impressive and historical monuments that require the visitor to spend enough time to really appreciate their significance. (allAfrica.com)
Suspected ISI agent nabbed in Uttar Pradesh Sep 12, 2009
"After undergoing the training, he returned in February and was entrusted with passing on information related to cantonments in Agra, Meerut and Jhansi.". Additional Director General (Law and Order) A.K. Jain confirmed the arrest but refused to divulge details. (India Times, India -- Community News)
A police station in Agra just to curb power theft Sep 2, 2009
The station would come up in Agra one of the big power pilferage cities where electricity distribution would soon be handed over to Torrent Power, under the input-based franchisee system ... The station would come up in Agra one of the big power pilferage cities. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Education biz: New sunrise sector Aug 29, 2009
He become one of the early ones to take a plunge into the education sector in North India, setting up Hindustan College of Science ology in Agra in 1996 ... For an enterprise born out of train rides, SGI has done well to grow into 16 colleges, covering engineering, medicine to fine arts in three different campuses in Agra, Mathura and Greater Noida. (India Times)
Price rise, food insecurity mar UPA II's 100 days Aug 29, 2009
Paras Nath Choudhary, a socialist intellectual based in Agra, criticised the government for giving in to Pakistan by including Balochistan in the Sharm el-Sheikh joint statement that delinked actions against terror from the composite dialogue process. "At the international level, one feels that India has become meek. Attacks on Indian students in Australia still go on and the government is not able to do anything," added a salaried executive in Chennai. (India Times, India -- Community News)
U.S., India to hold joint war games in October Aug 28, 2009
A joint land exercise named Yudh-Abhyas will be staged in India's northern military base of Jhansi, while an air exercise named Cope-India will be held in the Indian air force bases in Agra and Chandigarh, according to the report, quoting U.S. and Indian military sources. The U.S. Army will send 17 Stryker armored vehicles and about 500 soldiers to the three-week Yudh-Abhyas exercise, beginning in the second week of October. (Xinhuanet, China)
US' fourth largest card co ties up with Venture Infotek Aug 20, 2009
It will be then installed in destination markets (tourists locations) such as Agra, Goa and other towns. US travellers in India carrying Discover cards will benefit from the increase in the number of merchant establishments accepting their cards. (India Times)
Vulture Restaurants: Serving Up Clean Carcasses, Free of Charge Aug 14, 2009
Vultures scavenge human remains left at the burning ghats on the banks of a river in Agra, India Adam Woolfitt / Corbis. MORE.. (Time.com)
We asked, you answered! Aug 14, 2009
After that we flew to Delhi to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra a MUST see I would have been happy to spend more time and have been yearning to return for ages ... I did the Golden Triangle Jaipur, Agra, Delhi ... I've been a few times, mostly to the Golden Triangle (Delgi, Agra, Jaipur and Mumbai), but have a friend who goes every single year. (iAfrica.com)
What swine flu scare? Have package, will travel Aug 11, 2009
While Agra, Jaipur, Shirdi and Tirupati are domestic favourites, Macau and southeast Asian destinations are the current international hotspots. And this is all thanks to the never-say-die spirit of the Indian traveller. (India Times, India)
The Great Indian Ropeway Trick Aug 9, 2009
She proposed a corridor of malls that would allow tourists to shop their way across Agra from one monument to another. Now, the Agra Development Authority (ADA) has come up with an equally harebrained and controversial scheme: A ropeway to connect Agra Fort and Taj Mahal via Mehtab Bagh, while a massive London Eye replica nearby allows an aerial view of Agra ... And for those hot Agra days, a 400-tonne airconditioning unit installed under the dome. (India Times, India)
Dismay over tourism facelift for Taj Mahal Aug 5, 2009
The Agra Development Authority said the new constructions would be at a distance of 800 metres ... About 3 million people visited the Taj Mahal last year but officials hoped to increase the figure by linking it to neighbouring historic buildings and adding the Agra Eye a Ferris wheel modelled on the London Eye. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Hamilton sees lots of F1 racers on Delhi roads Aug 2, 2009
"I really wanted to go down to Agra to see the Taj Mahal," he said in an exclusive chat with TOI. "I really want to see the Taj and I will go there one day. It's like you want to visit the Pyramids, see Mount Everest, I want to see the Taj Mahal.". Related Articles. (India Times, India)
Sex, lies and politics Aug 2, 2009
Bhagwandas Sharma alias Guddu Pandit was accused of "mentally and sexually exploiting" Sheetal Birla, a research scholar at Agra University. Police have registered a case against the BSP leader. (India Times, India)
Who gets the flute? The fairplay riddle Jul 26, 2009
Not only did Akbar insist that the duty of the state included making sure that 'no man should be interfered with on account of his religion, and any one was to be allowed to go over to any religion he pleased', he also arranged systematic dialogues in his capital city of Agra between Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Jains, Parsees, Jews and others, even including agnostics and atheists. Taking note of the religious diversity of his people, Akbar laid the foundations of secularism and religious... (India Times, India)
A billion Indians and millions of injustices Jul 26, 2009
Rioters shut Agra down over a road accident; parents stoned a Delhi school where a teacher was accused of sexual abuse; in Bihar, dogs were seen eating the bodies of two thieves left to die on the road by an angry mob. Caste Conflict. (India Times, India)
Multi-crore illicit drugs business thriving Jul 24, 2009
There are 'dawa bazars' (medicine markets) where one can easily get consignments of fake medicines especially in Agra, Patna, Lucknow and Ghaziabad, they said. The maximum of such illicit products are in the "fast moving drug category" which includes medication for cough, fever, cold and even Viagra, sources said. (India Times, India)
Jaipur: The right mix of rest & recreation Jul 23, 2009
Travelling by road from Agra to Jaipur. I soon realised why Rajasthan is the favourite of tourist, both domestic and international. (India Times)
Scientists track eclipse from aircraft Jul 22, 2009
The fighter aircraft took off from the IAF airbase in Gwalior, while the transport aircraft with scientists from Vigyan Prasar, an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology flew from Agra towards Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh. Scientists from Noida-based Vigyan Prasar, Udaipur-based Solar Observatory and Bangalore-based Indian Institute of Astrophysics participated in the experiments and the filming. (India Times, India)
Student paralysed after punishment Jul 10, 2009
In Agra, a three-year-old drowned in his school primarily owing to the carelessness of the school staff on Thursday ... Meanwhile in Agra, a three-year-old student of a play school in the upmarket Dayalpur Colony drowned in the school swimming pool on Thursday. (India Times, India)
Order of Canada for Indo-Canadian doctor Jul 3, 2009
Kumar completed his medical degree from Agra University in 1953 and did his masters in surgery from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Indore in 1958. He was conferred with the honour for his contributions as a clinical professor and researcher in neurosurgery, and for the development of innovative brain and spinal implants used for the treatment of chronic pain. (India Times, India)
Frost & Sullivan Estimates Gray Iron and Spheroidal Graphite Iron Demand in the Indian Auto Industry to Reach 480,277 and 312,090 MT Respectively by 2013 in Automobile Industry Jun 24, 2009
Foundry clusters in India are located in Rajkot, Agra, Chennai, and Kolhapur adding up to over 5,000 recognized foundries both big and small. The industry employs about 500,000 workforce directly and 150,000 indirectly. (PR Newswire)
Premium cars set to become more affordable Jun 20, 2009
Accent revived after the gas variant was launched and saw sales zooming in cities like Delhi, Agra, Mumbai and Ahmedabad where CNG is available, a senior executive of Hyundai Motor India told ET. The move is part of the carmakers bid to revive the sale of mid-sized cars, which dropped 3% year-on-year to 36,410 cars during April and May. Besides gas-based fuel technology, carmakers have also come together to develop alternative fuel hybrid vehicles for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in... (India Times)
Africa: Continent Moves to Subsidize Its Own Farmers Jun 20, 2009
President of the Kenyan-based Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Namanga Ngoni, said: "Only in Africa is the word subsidy a sin.". Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
Stocks to watch: Amtek Auto, Rel Infra, DLF, ITC, Sesa Goa Jun 19, 2009
The funds will be used to part-fund the companys three projects comprising Formula 1 race track in Greater Noida, a cement plant in Andhra Pradesh and the Yamuna Expressway between Noida and Agra. ITC Foods, the foods division of tobacco and hotels major ITC, is likely to report a maiden profit this year, thanks to strong growth in sales of biscuits and staples. (India Times)
NAASR to host illustrated talk on Armenians in India Thursday Jun 1, 2009
Dr. Khalidi s lecture will give an overview of India s Armenian diaspora, its churches, cemeteries, and related art, in such locations as Kolkata (Calcutta), Bombay, Delhi, Agra, Surat, Hyderabad, Madras, Dhaka (in modern Bangladesh), and elsewhere. Dr. Omar Khalidi has a Ph. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
This mag has preserved all letters to their editors May 30, 2009
30 May 2009, 0017 hrs IST, Mohammed Wajihuddin, TNN. MUMBAI: We could have just marvelled at its sheer tenacity to survive the vicissitudes of time and moved on. (India Times, India -- Community News)
First-ever fMM&T Fair in India Reports Strong Buyer Participation and Overall Success May 26, 2009
fMM&T is endorsed by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) Ministry Of Commerce & Industry and supported by the Council for Leather Exports - India (CLE), Indian Shoe Federation (ISF), Agra Footwear Manufactures & Exporters Chambers (AFMEC). The second edition of fMM&T will take place on May 7 - 9, 2010, once again at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, New Delhi. (PR Newswire)
In view of low voter turnout, should voting be made compulsory? May 9, 2009
In UP, a stray incident of forcible voting at a polling station in Agra parliamentary constituency was reported. A detailed report has been sought by EC.. (India Times)
Delhi campaign to get voters out May 7, 2009
So EFG, a non-governmental organisation, is doing a voter mobilisation campaign in seven Indian cities including Madurai, Agra, Madras (Chennai), Calcutta, Leh and Delhi. The campaigners say the low voter turnout in Mumbai and Bangalore has been very disappointing. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Incredible India for Chinese tourists May 7, 2009
"I was amazed by the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. But I didn't have much fun with the city sightseeing," she says ... According to Li Jinglin, representative of North China, Go India Journeys, "The best time to visit India is from October to April. A popular travel route is the classic 'golden triangle' connecting New Delhi, Jaipur, the pink city, and Agra, where the Taj Mahal is located. India tourism official Samad says: "Seeing is believing ... " Recommended travel routes: New Delhi - Agra -... (Xinhuanet, China)
Why can't I be PM like Manmohan:Maya May 6, 2009
Addressing a huge election rally in Agra, Mayawati said she qualifies ``more than anyone else'' for the post of PM and exhorted her supporters to vote in large number to ensure victory of BSP candidates. Mayawati, who usually reads out a pre-written speech, spoke impromptu over Sonia's remarks and issue of prime ministership. (India Times, India)
DU girl dies, cops rule out foul play Apr 20, 2009
Her relatives who live in the city also reached the hospital, while her parents drove from Sultanpur to Agra and then took a flight to Delhi. Sources in Miranda House said the teachers were aware of Richa's medical condition. (India Times, India)
The Great Election whodunnit Apr 19, 2009
The viewer suddenly discovers small-town India as the news-channels like NDTV show an Election Express bus wending its way through Agra, Jodhpur, Gwalior, Daman, Kasargode, Kanchipuram, Tirupati, et al. The viewer can connect with girls in a beauty-parlour in Agra cooing over Rahul Gandhi, and workers in a distillery in Daman talking about the drive-in demand from across the border in a dry Gujarat. Just a year ago, CNNs Election Express was criss-crossing the USA, helping the American voter... (India Times)
Slowdown takes steam out of luxury trains Apr 12, 2009
After spending seven nights and eight days, the well-appointed train returns after a halt to visit the famed Taj Mahal at Agra. While a deluxe suite, on a twin-sharing basis, costs $590 per person per night, a super deluxe saloon can set a tourist back by $1,600 per person per night. (India Times)
COMMENT | A City Is A Mindscape Apr 11, 2009
I do not have to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra every year, or even in decades, to feel upset if someone threatens to change its environs. And i do not even live in Agra. (India Times, India)
French firm to redesign Mumbai CST Apr 5, 2009
Besides the Mumbai CST station, New Delhi, Howrah, Agra, Chennai Central, Amritsar, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Pune, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mathura, Patna, Secunderabad and Thiruvananthapuram railway stations will also be developed as world class stations. Text. (India Times, India)
More >> Mar 28, 2009
Born in Agra, he won the popular dance show Boogie Woogie in 1997. Shortly after, his family moved to Mumbai and Mittal forayed into acting and dancing on stage in charity shows, cultural events and film-award ceremonies. (India Times)
Fire near Taj Mahal causes alarm Mar 28, 2009
Agra: A fire that broke out near the Taj Mahal caused widespread alarm before it was doused after an hour, officials said on Saturday. Fire brigade officials said more than a dozen trees were charred in the blaze, which occurred Friday evening at the Diwanji ka Teela, hardly 50 feet away from the eastern gate of the Taj Mahal. (Sify.com, India)
New aid to detect drug-resistant TB Mar 24, 2009
Initial results from field trials of the line probe assay tests conducted in Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Agra have shown them to have 97% specificity and sensitivity. Ministry officials told TOI that India would introduce this test for rapid MDR-TB diagnosis in the next five months. (India Times, India)
'Spurious' milk factory raided, nine arrested Mar 20, 2009
AGRA: Nine people were arrested and charged with selling spurious milk following a raid on a synthetic milk factory in the Nunihai industrial estate here, police said on Friday. A large quantity of chemicals, including caustic soda, potash, parafin and acid, were found in more than 60 drums and hundreds of bags during Thursday's raid. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Chilean President in Chennai Mar 20, 2009
Bachelet will also visit Agra and Chennai. . (Sify.com, India)
Agra officials fined for felling trees Mar 17, 2009
AGRA: The Supreme Court has fined officials of the Uttar Pradesh forest department and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for illegally felling thousands of trees and beginning construction work ... Environmentalists and conservationists in Agra welcomed the court's action but Surendra Sharma, president of the Braj Mandal Heritage Conservation Society, said he was doubtful if the fine would actually be paid by "some unidentified officials of the two departments". (India Times, India)
Old-timers reminisce as Nirula's turns 75 Mar 13, 2009
Old-timers reminisce as Nirula\`s turns 75 - Sify. Friday, 13 March , 2009, 13:49. (Sify.com, India)
The general struts his stuff in India Mar 12, 2009
Yet, the 65-year-old general, in India to deliver a lecture on the invitation of a news magazine, used TV time and other occasions to speak about Kashmir, terrorism, Siachen, Kargil, the failed Agra summit and Indian Muslims in ways that can never be palatable here, but were lapped up by sections in Pakistan. Speaking at the conclave, Musharraf said such interactions could help address the "trust deficit, misperceptions, distortions and lack of understanding and lack of information". (Asia Times Online)
India's economy: Bridges to somewhere Mar 12, 2009
IN 1571 the Mughal emperor Akbar moved his court from Agra to Fatehpur Sikri, where he built a sandstone palace in the middle of nowhere. In the 1980s a similar urge gripped K.P. Singh, chairman of DLF, India s biggest developer. (The Economist)
Govt restricted Mush itinerary in India Mar 9, 2009
Even there, officials were dismayed to see him peddle his highly coloured versions of the Agra summit and his peace plans for Kashmir which included red herrings like demilitarisation and shared sovereignty. Text. (India Times, India)
India Failing to Control Open Defecation Blunts Growth as Disease Spreads Mar 5, 2009
Whats not drained from the trench empties into a cesspool on the flood plain of the , which flows through Delhi and then Agra before joining the Ganges at Allahabad, 1,370 kilometers (850 miles) from its pristine source in the Himalayan mountains ... There are plans to build three more by 2012 with funding from the state and federal governments and the , according to the Agra Municipal Corporation. (Bloomberg)
