Maharashtra

BJP''s Nagpur conclave pitches for change through election 2009

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) LogoNagpur, Feb. 6 : Bharatiya Janata Party leaders from across India gathered here on Friday to draw a roadmap for the general elections likely to take place April -May this year.

The three-day meeting of the party''s national executive and the two day meeting of its national council would be BJP''s last major gathering before taking on the ruling Congress-led UPA government at the hustings.

Kingfisher cuts pilots' salary by Rs. 80,000

Kingfisher cuts pilots’ salary by Rs. 80,000Mumbai, Feb. 6, : Private air-carrier Kingfisher Airlines on Friday cut its pilots' salaries by Rs. 80,000.

The salary package is mainly based on flying hours. The whole package has now been revised downwards to ensure parity with former Deccan pilots.

An airline official confirmed the pay-cut, saying it was the result of a move towards a productivity-linked compensation structure, which is the international norm.

Bollywood movie on psyche of 26/11 Mumbai terrorists

Maharashtra MapMumbai, Feb 6 : Films were rolled up for ''Total Ten'', a Bollywood movie delving in the psyche of terrorists who attacked Mumbai on November 26, 2008.

Film produced under the banner of Ram Gopal Production, is homage to National Security Guard personnel and policemen, who laid their lives for country.

Ashapura Minechem Signs MoU With Maharashtra Govt

Ashapura Minechem Signs MoU With Maharashtra Govt Ashapura Minechem Ltd has signed up a Memorandum of Undertaking (MoU) with government of Maharashtra in order to establish a high-tech Alumina Complex at Ratnagiri, in the coastal belt of Maharashtra.

The company would spend Rs 4,200 crore on the project including an investment of Rs 1,320 Crores for a 330 MW Captive Power Plant.  

The project, covering up 1500 acres of land, will create direct and indirect employment for more than 3000 people.

Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty buys 12 percent stake in Rajasthan Royals

Shilpa ShettyMumbai, Feb 3, : Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty on Tuesday became the third celebrity after Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta to invest in the Indian Premier League
(IPL).

Shilpa Shetty bought a twelve percent stake in the Rajasthan Royals.

She will invest 15.4 million dollars in the team with her London-based businessman partner Raj Kundra.

Rajasthan Royals owner Manoj Badale has confirmed reports of Shetty buying a stake.

Shilpa said she would have a role in the team''s promotional activities this year.

Mahesh Bhupathi, Sania Mirza return home

Mahesh Bhupathi, Sania Mirza return homeMumbai, Feb 2 : The winning duo of Australian Mixed doubles title Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza arrived at the Airport here on Monday.

"It''s a great way to comeback. It is my first tournament of the year and many more to go ahead. So I am just going to be happy with wining this grand slam and will see from here," said Sania Mirza.

When asked whether both will continue to play such mixed doubles tournament in future, pat came the reply from Mahesh Bhupathi, "yes definitely".

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