Mumbai

Protests over Oscars Favourite Slumdog Millionaire

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:38:14 -0600

There's mixed reaction to the hit film Slumdog Millionaire as it goes to the Oscars as favorite to win best picture.

Let's see if the favorite Slumdog Millionaire will become the winner of the 2009 Oscars.

Terrorists Shot at New Delhi Airport: Report

Michael Santo — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:05:26 -0600

Six gunmen were shot and killed at the New Delhi airport after India put airports on high alert on Thursday. Several threats, including one purported to have been sent by Deccan Mujahideen had been made regarding India's airports. The Deccan Mujahideen has claimed responsibility for the terrorist attacks in Mumbai last week.

India Was Warned About Potential Attacks Ahead Of Time

Offbeatnews — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:46:44 -0600

A U.S. intelligence official warned India of potential terror attacks in mid-October. The warning included information about specific attacks against “hotels and business centers in Mumbai.”

Mumbai Terrorist Arrested, Video Footage

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:08:57 -0600

At least 172 people were killed and hundreds more hurt when 10 militants armed with automatic weapons and grenades attacked sites across the Indian city last week. The footage, which was captured on a mobile phone, shows a furious crowd beating the alleged terrorist, Ajmal Qasab, before he is taken away.

Mumbai Terrorist Tech Surprises Indian Authorities

Michael Santo — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:07:41 -0600

This week, as spectators around the world either watched TV news, tracked Twitter feeds, read blogs and sites in horror as the Mumbai terrorist attacks unfolded, the terrorists themselves were tech'ed up in order to track the police response themselves.

Synchronicity Community Members Die At The Oberoi in Mumbai

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:11:07 -0600

The Synchronicity Community announced that two of its members died in the recent Mumbai events at the Oberoi.

Mumbai Stock Market Sensex On Course Despite Attacks

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:44:01 -0600

Shrugging off the worst-ever terror attack on the financial capital, the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex on Friday closed 66 points higher, as funds continued to support amid short-covering on expiry of November month in the derivatives sector.

Commandos Airdropped at Mumbai Jewish Center For Assault

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:41:27 -0600

Security forces closed in on Mumbai's Nariman House to flush out terrorists as three fresh explosions rocked the Jewish residential complex amid intense exchange of fire and operations entered the final stage to end the terror siege in luxury Oberoi hotel.

India Sees 'External Link' In Mumbai Hotel Attacks

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:23:10 -0600

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says the perpetrators of coordinated attacks on the financial capital Mumbai were likely based outside the country.

Terrorists Hold Westerners in Mumbai

Michael Santo — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:32:36 -0600

Terrorists staged attacks at multiple sites in India's business center, Mumbai, including two luxury hotels. Terrorists targeted Westerners, asking for those with U.K. or U.S. passports, and took hostages.

Mumbai Coordinated Attacks; Hotels Targeted, Hostages Taken

Michael Santo — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:27:58 -0600

At least seven simultaneous attacks in Mumbai, India’s commercial capital, Wednesday evening, targeted at least two five-star hotels, a commuter train station, a historic movie theater and a hospital. UPDATE: Terrorists were looking for U.S. and British passports.

Binani Cement Limited May Set Up Grinding Units

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:01:32 -0500

The media had reports that Binani Cement Limited may set up two grinding units, one at South Africa and another at either Mauritius or Madagascar with a capacity of 1 million tonne each for a total investment of $200 million. Further the company may also set up an international subsidiary for its overseas operations and list it at the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment (AIM).