NEWS UNCOVERED: 2008

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Yahya provided technical support to terrorists: Probe

The probe team has revealed Mohammad Yahya Kammakutty, the techie arrested in Bangalore recently, had been providing technical support to extremists.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Yahya_provided_technical_support_to_terrorists_Probe/articleshow/2809474.cms

Darul Uloom to adopt declaration denouncing terrorism

Leading Islamic Seminary Darul Uloom and several other Muslim organisations are likely to adopt a declaration on Monday, denouncing terrorism and declaring it 'un-Islamic'.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Darul_Uloom_to_adopt_declaration_denouncing_terrorism/articleshow/2809488.cms

s our Indianness so fragile? Readers spar

Many readers were quick to repel the idea of Tricolour being turned into a piece of a garment. Others, however, felt Indians were being too touchy.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Is_our_Indianness_so_fragile_Readers_spar/articleshow/2809512.cms

Arms deal: CBI asks govt to revocate Nanda's passport

Under the Indian Passport Act, the government is authorised to impound the passport of any individual if it is satisfied that the holder is in wrongful possession of the travel document.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Arms_deal_CBI_asks_govt_to_revocate_Nandas_passport/articleshow/2809533.cms

ndia demands change in the definition of forest

As per current definition of a 'forest', only that project can be qualified for the CDM provided it is grown within the 30 per cent crown density in an area of 0.05 hectares with tree height of five metres.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/India_demands_change_in_the_definition_of_forest/articleshow/2809547.cms

India demands change in the definition of forest

Police probing details of Yahya's Haj trip to Saudi Arabia

Police official has told that they are trying to investigate whether his Haj trip was purely a religious one or whether Yahya had met any of his associates with suspected links with militant outfits.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Police_probing_details_of_Yahyas_Haj_trip_to_Saudi_Arabia/articleshow/2809688.cms

25 Indians on board Panama vessel feared dead

The ship, which lost contact on February 18, is believed to have sank off the coast of Turkey, but a search operation was still on.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/25_Indians_on_board_Panama_vessel_feared_dead_/articleshow/2809803.cms

Two militant hideouts busted in Jammu and Kashmir

n a joint operation, troops of 13 Rashtriya Rifles and 162 Infantry Battalion launched a search operation in Talarzu area of Ganderbal district.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Two_militant_hideouts_busted_in_Jammu_and_Kashmir/articleshow/2809877.cms

25,000 North Indians leave Pune; realty projects hit

Pune was agog with rumours that February 25 would see another spate of violence in Maharashtra, triggering a fresh wave of migrant labourers rushing to leave the city.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/25000_North_Indians_leave_Pune_realty_projects_hit_/articleshow/2809937.cms

Transporters' strike continues in Karnataka

Over seven lakh commercial vehicles went off the roads in Karnataka on Saturday in protest against mandatory installation of speed governors for all commercial vehicles.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Transporters_strike_continues_in_Karnataka_/articleshow/2809963.cms

N-deal: India-IAEA talks in Vienna from tomorrow

Indian delegation led by R B Grover, a top official in the Department of Atomic Energy, reached Vienna on Sunday for the talks which are expected to go on till the month-end.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/N-deal_India-IAEA_talks_in_Vienna_from_tomorrow/articleshow/2810010.cms

Centre should protest China's remark on PM's visit: BJP

BJP chief Rajnath Singh said it was unfortunate that China reacted to the PM's Arunachal Pradesh visit only a fortnight after Manmohan Singh's high-level visit to Beijing.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Centre_should_protest_Chinas_remark_on_PMs_visit_BJP_/articleshow/2810109.cms

Pistol recovered from cargo at Guwahati airport

An Italy-made pistol has been recovered from the cargo sent by a courier company at the Lokopriyo Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, police said.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Pistol_recovered_from_cargo_at_Guwahati_airport_/articleshow/2810140.cms

Australia beat India by 18 runs

Gautam Gambhir's ton went in vain as Australia dished out a clinical performance to outclass India by 18 runs in the 10th match of the CB tri-series at the SCG.

Source : http://cricket.indiatimes.com/quickiearticleshow/2810105.cms

Boardroom to barracks: Times of India

More and more young professional are donning the military uniforms At a time when the Army faces a severe shortage of talent, with few youngsters opting for the rigours of military service, there are some bravehearts who have chosen to give up their dream of a cushy and affluent corporate life. They have joined the Army, and have no regrets.

Source : http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426267&sid=NEW

Through the lens, digitally: Hindustan Times

We found it 125 km down the highway from Mumbai, next to a bicycle repair shop and a tea seller, in a large village called Nera.

Source :http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426269&sid=NEW

No Homer Simpson for college students: DNA

While teachers around the world try to use pop culture figures — such as Homer Simpson — from TV and movies to explain abstract concepts, Mumbai University is heading the opposite way.

Source : http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426273&sid=NEW

Surrogate ads under scanner: The Telegraph

Union health minister Anbumani Ramadoss has asked the information and broadcasting ministry to take action against tobacco and liquor companies indulging in surrogate advertising in the electronic, print and outdoor media.

Source : http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426277&sid=NEW

`Made-in-India` games set to flood market: Business Standard

ndian PC and console game developers and publishers are gradually waking up to the potential of developing games completely in India.

Source : http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426286&sid=NEW

Brand Malabar Hill gets ready to woo you: DNA

If all goes as planned, the city’s most upmarket stretch, Malabar Hill, will set a new benchmark for urban design.

Source : http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426288&sid=NEW

Aitzaz asks PPP, PML-N to reinstate judges quickly

Pakistan’s Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Aitzaz Ahsan has warned the leaderships of the PPP and PML-N to get the deposed judges reinstated quickly or face a movement themselves.

Source :http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426296&sid=SAS

Teenage Buddhist monk turns soldier

A teenage Buddhist monk, who had decided to become a soldier to achieve "long-term peace", has lost his life during clashes with LTTE in north-west Mannar, a media report said here on Sunday.

Source :http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426308&sid=SAS,

Amendment in the constitution of Pakistan

Pakistan`s caretaker government plans to print a new edition of the constitution containing amendments made by President Pervez Musharraf during last year`s emergency that have been rejected by the victorious opposition, setting the stage for a possible confrontation with the new government.

Source : http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426315&sid=SAS

Musharraf retreats into a mental bunker

President Pervez Musharraf is "sulking" after the strong performance of opposition parties in Pakistan`s general election and has retreated into a mental bunker, a media report said on Sunda.

Source : http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426321&sid=SAS

Three killed in Lanka suicide attack

At least three people, including two members of the LTTE breakaway faction, were killed in a suicide attack carried out by suspected Tamil tigers in the restive eastern region of Sri Lanka on Sunday.

Source : http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426338&sid=SAS

Military could be mobilised during Nepal polls: Army chief

Nepal`s Army chief has said that the military could be mobilised during the key constituent assembly polls on April 10 to shore up the security arrangements, a comment that could spark a row over the role of the force in the democratic transition in the Himalayan nation.

Source : http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426341&sid=SAS

Rafael to join hands with Tata Power for maintenance of ADS

sraeli armament major Rafael is all set to sign an agreement with Tata Power to offer maintenance work of Air Defence Systems(ADS) which the company will supply to the Indian Air Force.

Source :http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426291&sid=NAT

Manmohan government looks at April deadline for N-deal

As the clock ticks away for the nuclear deal with the US, the Indian government is planning to conclude a safeguards pact with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) latest by mid-March and has set itself an April-end deadline to force the issue with its Left allies which are determined to thwart the deal.

Source :http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426303&sid=NAT

25 Indians on board Panama vessel feared dead

Twenty-Five Indians on board the Panamanian cargo vessel `MV Rezzak` are feared dead, a top official in directorate general of shipping here said on Sunday, six days after the ship went missing in the Black Sea.

source : http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426330&sid=NAT

Arms deal: CBI asks govt to revocate Nanda`s passport

After securing a month-long suspension of passport of arms dealer Suresh Nanda, the CBI has approached the government to revoke his passport for his alleged involvement in receiving kickbacks in defence deals including that in purchase of Barak missiles from Israel and armoured recovery vehicles.

Source : http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426331&sid=NAT

Space tourism to rocket in this century

Seeking an ultimate vacation? Forget planet earth. The time is fast a.

Source: http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426311&sid=ENV&ssid=27

50% malls may shut down by 2010: Experts

Consolidation in the retail industry would result in nearly 50 percen...

Source :http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426318&sid=BUS&ssid=50

MNS stir not unconstitutional: Raj

Defending his stand on the agitation against North Indian migrants, ..

Source : http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426301&sid=NAT

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Eleven held in football violence

Eleven people are arrested after up to 100 football hooligans are involved in a planned brawl, police say.

source :http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/coventry_warwickshire/7260710.stm :

Sally Anne Bowman Mandatory DNA database rejected

The Home Office rejects calls for a compulsory DNA database following two high profile murder convictions.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7260164.stm

Shannon search enters sixth day

Police resume their search for Shannon Matthews on the sixth day since she disappeared.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/bradford/7261208.stm

Kosovo is Serbia'

Serb protesters bring a simple message to the streets of London .

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7260848.stm

Speaker under increased pressure

The Speaker of the House of Commons comes nder more pressure as newspapers focus on his expenses.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7261227.stm

Airline in first biofuel flight

The first commercial flight powered partly by biofuels is due to take off from London and fly to Amsterdam.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7261214.stm

More remains feared at former care home

ersey police do not rule out finding more bodies at a former care home where a child's remains was found.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/jersey/7261223.stm

Armenian leader warns protesters

Armenia's outgoing president threatens a "firm response" as protests over recent elections continue.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7251983.stm

Armenian flag at protest in Yerevan Armenian leader warns protesters

Armenia's outgoing president threatens a "firm response" as protests over recent elections continue.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7251983.stm

Cyprus voting in run-off election

Polls have opened in the second round of presidential elections in the Republic of Cyprus.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7261195.stm

Colonial ties

Relations with Paris are dominating polls in French Polynesia .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7256196.stm

Thailand PM targets drug dealers

Thailand is planning to revive a controversial anti-drugs campaign, which allegedly killed 2,500 people.

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7260127.stm

Japan blasts satellite into space

Japan launches a satellite designed to enable super high-speed data transmission in remote areas.

Source:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7260673.stm

North Korea detains Russian ship

A Russian cargo ship is detained and boarded by North Korean coastguard agents, Russian officials say.

Source:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7260534.stm

Campaigning kids

The would-be first daughters wooing America's youth vote .

Source:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7250458.stm

Venezuela crash data boxes found

The two flight data recorders from a Venezuelan plane which crashed in the Andes, killing 46 people, are found.

Source:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7261106.stm

Cuba to select Castro's successor

Cuba's National Assembly will select a new head of state, with Raul Castro tipped to take over from brother Fidel.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7261204.stm

Clinton denounces Obama tactics

Hillary Clinton makes her fiercest denunciation so far of fellow Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama.

Source:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7261189.stm

Your views

Africans look back at George Bush's tour of the continent.

Source:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7244896.stm

Road to rebellion

How a privileged child grew up to be a Nigerian oil militan.

Source:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7257363.stm

Legal blow for Nigerian senator

A tribunal in Nigeria has annulled the election of the president of the country's senate, David Mark.

source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7261097.stm

An LRA fighter (July 2006) Uganda and LRA agree to ceasefire

Uganda's government and the Lord's Resistance Army sign a truce, the latest step towards a peace deal.

Source:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7260798.stm

Mugabe 'confident' of sixth term

Robert Mugabe tells a rally to celebrate his birthday that Zanu-PF will win next month's elections in Zimbabwe.

Source:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7260222.stm

Clinton denounces Obama tactics

Hillary Clinton makes her fiercest denunciation so far of fellow Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama.

Source:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7261189.stm

Only he can ‘beat it’!

Shah Rukh Khan does an item number for 'Krazzy 4'.

Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Only_he_can_beat_it/articleshow/2807541.cms

Arshad Warsi: A craze with dogs

Crazy things happened on the sets of Rakesh Roshan’s 'Krazzy 4'.

Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Arshad_Warsi_A_craze_with_dogs_/articleshow/2806946.cms

Neil Nitin is in love!

We hear the newbie is dating a pretty Punjabi kudi based in Delhi, and takes off to the city whenever he can.

Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Neil_Nitin_is_in_love_/articleshow/2807101.cms

Beyonce has big shoes to fill

Beyonce Knowles will be coached by singing legend Etta James as she is to portray her in a film.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Beyonce_has_big_shoes_to_fill/articleshow/2807259.cms

Turkish incursion kills 50 in Iraq

As Turkish troops pursued Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq on the third day of a major ground operation, the United Nations and Western powers have called for restraint.

Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/Turkish_incursion_kills_50_in_Iraq/articleshow/2808730.cms

Shame on you, Hillary tells Obama

Brandishing a copy of the campaign leaflet, Hillary Clinton said the Obama campaign was spreading "false, misleading, discredited information" about her healthcare plan.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/Shame_on_you_Hillary_tells_Obama/articleshow/2808823.cms

India, US natural partners: Obama

Obama also said that he sees Gandhi as an inspiration and has the portrait of the apostle of peace in his office to remind him that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/India_US_natural_partners_Obama/articleshow/2808734.cms

In a first, $1.2b stealth jet crashes

A B-2 stealth bomber plunged to the ground shortly after taking off from an air base in Guam, both pilots eject safely.

Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/In_a_first_12b_stealth_jet_crashes/articleshow/2808727.cms

PPP to announce name of PM in March

The PPP has chosen the country's next prime minister, who is to be announced when the new parliament convenes early next month, party officials said.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/PPP_to_announce_name_of_PM_in_March/articleshow/2809023.cms

No duty cut on Harley Davidson: India

Having relaxed emission norms for import of Harley Davidson motorcycles, India has informed the US that it cannot cut duties.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/No_duty_cut_on_Harley_Davidson_India/articleshow/2809260.cms

No duty cut on Harley Davidson: India

Japan's auto sales in Asia to top domestic market: Report

Japanese automobile sales in other Asian markets are forecast to reach five million units in 2008, surpassing the domestic market for the first time, a newspaper said on Sunday.

Source :http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/Japans_auto_sales_in_Asia_to_top_domestic_market_Report/articleshow/2809207.cms

Nooyi among top 10 women CEOs: Forbes

PepsiCo's Indiaborn chief Indra Nooyi is among Forbes’ list of 10 best women chief executive officers of large corporations based on their total return to investors since each of them took up the top job.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/Nooyi_among_top_10_women_CEOs_Forbes/articleshow/2809187.cms

'Check details before NRI marriage'

Victims of shackled NRI weddings shared their fraudulent marriage experiences during a seminar in Chandigarh.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Indians_Abroad/Check_details_before_NRI_marriage/articleshow/2809045.cms

Indian docs among victims of abuse in UK: Survey

A survey by the British Medical Association reveals that Indian doctors have faced some form of physical and verbal abuse in UK while performing their duties.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Indians_Abroad/Indian_docs_among_victims_of_abuse_in_UK_Survey_/articleshow/2809130.cms

Indian killed in Dubai wall collapse

An Indian was killed when a concrete wall fell on him at a construction site in Dubai, while 9 others escaped unhurt.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Indians_Abroad/Indian_killed_in_Dubai_wall_collapse/articleshow/2809258.cms

Live coverage: 53rd Filmfare Awards

SRK won the best actor award forChak De, Aamir was adjudged the best director forTaare Zameen Par and Kareena won the best actress award forJab We Met.

Source : http://movies.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2807854.cms

Congmen get tutorials on handling media

For a military spokesman in a war zone, briefing the media every evening was known as 5 o'clock follies - given the understatement and suppression involved in the act.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Congmen_get_tutorials_on_handling_media/articleshow/2808454.cms

80% polling in Tripura

Tripura witnessed over 80% polling in the assembly election held on Saturday.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/80_polling_in_Tripura/articleshow/2808489.cms

'No hostility over Arunanchal'

Gen Kapoor has indicated that while no breakthrough was in the offing, the situation was not likely to lead to hostilities either.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/No_hostility_over_Arunanchal/articleshow/2808510.cms

Delayed justice leading to lynch mobs: Pratibha

President Pratibha Patil said that the judiciary could not escape blame for delayed justice that was fraught with the risk of promoting the lynch mob pheno.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Delayed_justice_leading_to_lynch_mobs_Pratibha/articleshow/2808523.cms

Delayed justice leading to lynch mobs: Pratibha

President Pratibha Patil said that the judiciary could not escape blame for delayed justice that was fraught with the risk of promoting the lynch mob phenomenon.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Delayed_justice_leading_to_lynch_mobs_Pratibha/articleshow/2808523.cms

Man battered as cops watch

Bent on meting out vigilante justice, a mob dragged a murder accused out of a hospital, where he was being treated in police custody, and then kicked, boxed and thrashed him.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Man_battered_as_cops_watch/articleshow/2808546.cms

Man battered as cops watch

Troubled Pak no threat right now: Army chief

The Pakistan army's preoccupation with the troubled domestic situation may rule out, chief of army staff Gen Deepak Kapoor has said.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Troubled_Pak_no_threat_right_now_Army_chief/articleshow/2808573.cms

Ronen will stay in US for another year

Despite his expressed personal desire to return home after his current term expires on March 31, Sen has been persuaded to stay on for another year.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Ronen_will_stay_in_US_for_another_year/articleshow/2808603.cms

Digital premieres@Prez's place

The Rashtrapati Bhavan theatre has just gone digital so that President Pratibha Patil, an avid Bollywood buff, can catch all the latest movies first day, first show.

Source :http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Digital_premieresPrezs_place/articleshow/2808612.cms

IAF officers booked for murder of civilian worker

Two IAF officers posted at the Adampur Air Force Station, were booked by the Jalandhar police on charges of murdering a civilian employee.

Source :http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/IAF_officers_booked_for_murder_of_civilian_worker/articleshow/2808629.cms

After 26-yr wait, IAF gets trainer jets

After a mind-boggling delay of 26 years, which exemplifies India's tortuous defence procurement policies, the IAF finally inducted the British Hawk AJTs.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/After_26-yr_wait_IAF_gets_trainer_jets/articleshow/2808649.cms

6,000 kg of gelatine sticks seized in Bihar

The Bihar police recovered 6,000 kg of gelatin sticks, 8,640 detonators and 23 fuse-wires which, cops claimed, could have caused destruction similar to the '93 Mumbai blasts.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/6000_kg_of_gelatine_sticks_seized_in_Bihar/articleshow/2808655.cms

Yahya SIMI's north-south go-between

Yahya Iyash Kamkutty bridged the north-south divide when it came to activities of the banned Students' Islamic Movement of India.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Yahya_SIMIs_north-south_go-between_/articleshow/2808676.cms

Poor policing to blame for case backlog: CJI

The President also touched upon the issue of the prohibitive cost of legal consultation, saying, the "Bar and the Bench must address themselves to this problem".

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Poor_policing_to_blame_for_case_backlog_CJI/articleshow/2808748.cms

Study busts myths about fibroids

Every 12 seconds, a woman undergoes uterus removal for fibroids in US; in India, it's every three seconds. In fact, nearly 15 million women in India have it.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Study_busts_myths_about_fibroids/articleshow/2808750.cms

Study busts myths about fibroids

Every 12 seconds, a woman undergoes uterus removal for fibroids in US; in India, it's every three seconds. In fact, nearly 15 million women in India have it.

Source :' http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Study_busts_myths_about_fibroids/articleshow/2808750.cms

Indian thoroughbreds to dazzle Bangla army

Valiant is one of the two top-notch stallions - the other being a smart, grey Indo-Hanoverian purebred named 'Arzoo' - being gifted to the Bangladesh army.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Indian_thoroughbreds_to_dazzle_Bangla_army/articleshow/2808754.cms

ASI suspended for not stopping mob attack

A handcuffed Ravi twisted and turned in vain, writhing in pain but the cops, batons in their hand and rifles on their shoulders, just looked on.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/ASI_suspended_for_not_stopping_mob_attack/articleshow/2808780.cms

Two-day politburo meet from Monday

CPM's political organization report, providing the party's strategy for the next three years, will be finalized at the two-day politburo meeting that begins here on Monday.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Two-day_politburo_meet_from_Monday/articleshow/2808800.cms

RSP hits out at 'big brother' CPM

Revolutionary Socialist Party, has severely criticized the CPM for its ambivalence and "arrogance" on various issues, be it support to the UPA government, Indo-US nuclear deal or Nandigram.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/RSP_hits_out_at_big_brother_CPM/articleshow/2808811.cms

Darjeeling unrest worries intel agencies

As the Darjeeling hills are again on the boil - this time over the proposed creation of a new autonomous self governing council - intelligence agencies are a worried lot.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Darjeeling_unrest_worries_intel_agencies/articleshow/2808816.cms

Sen's extension to send out 'continuation' message

The news of Ronen Sen continuing as ambassador to the US came amid speculation that his comments attacking the critics of the N-deal as "headless chicken" would result in his ouster.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Sens_extension_to_send_out_continuation_message/articleshow/2808831.cms

A marital discord that's 50-yr-old

A 90-year-old retired IPS officer and his 70-year-old wife - estranged for almost 50 years - have moved the Delhi HC.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/A_marital_discord_thats_50-yr-old/articleshow/2809188.cms

CBSE move of little help: Students

There may be just a week left before the CBSE exams start, but the board feels model answer sheets can still help students.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/CBSE_move_of_little_help_Students/articleshow/2809210.cms

Soon, stringent penalty for hostile witnesses

The Union Home Ministry plans to introduce a Bill to amend the CrPC so that more stringent penalty is imposed on witnesses who choose to turn hostile.

Source http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Soon_stringent_penalty_for_hostile_witnesses/articleshow/2809223.cms

Your pictures

Readers' photographs depicting life around Scotland .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/3631797.stm

A rhino Thick skin

Politicians in show of mutual respect at Holyrood .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/7259046.stm

Mitchell lawyers given deadline

uke Mitchell's lawyers are given one month to present any further evidence to support their case.

Source:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7259514.stm

£5m project to clean up sea loch

Waste water discharges into an important loch for shellfish catches are to end, Scottish Water says.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/highlands_and_islands/7259423.stm

Gail Sheridan denies booze theft

Gail Sheridan, wife of ex-socialist MSP Tommy, denies allegations of theft after she is suspended from her job.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/7260259.stm

NI politics

Why politician's office is also an oasis of tranquility .

Source : http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markdevenport/

Sheep on the Mourne Mountains Counting sheep

Animals cleared off mountains as row erupts over grazing .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7259858.stm

Making the news

Former TV broadcaster hits headlines over victims' role .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7259424.stm

Seven dissident suspects arrested

garda van Seven dissident suspects arrested
Seven suspected dissident republicans are arrested during a Garda operation in Cork in the Irish Republic.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7260310.stm

Name of accident victim released

Police release the name of the man who died following a road accident in County Armagh on Friday.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7260344.stm

McGuinness: 'I would have killed'

Martin McGuinness says he would have killed every British soldier in Derry after Bloody Sunday, given the chance.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7260541.stm

Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe 'Only a prostitute'

Why so many killings of vulnerable women remain unsolved .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7226330.stm

Eleven held in football violence

Eleven people are arrested after up to 100 football hooligans are involved in a planned brawl, police say.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/coventry_warwickshire/7260710.stm

Mandatory DNA database rejected

The Home Office rejects calls for a compulsory DNA database following two high profile murder convictions.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7260164.stm

Shannon police divers search pond

Police frogmen scour a pond in West Yorkshire as concern grows for missing nine-year-old Shannon Matthews.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/bradford/7260234.stm

Martha's Week

A visit to the pub gets the BBC's Martha Kearney thinking .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7258945.stm

10 things

Dinosaurs were prey to a giant frog, plus nine other news snips .

Source : http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/magazinemonitor/index.html#a023631

Speaker's aide quits over story

The spokesman for the Speaker of the House of Commons resigns after saying he was misled by officials.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7260755.stm

Mandatory DNA database rejected

The Home Office rejects calls for a compulsory DNA database following two high profile murder convictions.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7260164.stm

Child's body found at care home

Police find parts of a child's body at a former care home in Jersey, and believe more bodies may be found.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/jersey/7260625.stm

Food prices spur Indian inflation

Inflation in India rises more than expected in early February to a six month high on rising food prices.

sOURCE : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7258501.stm

PPP supporters Bhutto party meeting to pick PM

The party of Pakistan's late former PM, Benazir Bhutto, meets to pick the next PM after its win in Monday's polls.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7258318.stm

Sri Lanka bus bombing injures 18

At least 18 people are injured by a blast on a bus in the outskirts of the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, officials say.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7260255.stm

Royal flush

Liechtenstein Crown Prince not amused by German tax 'spying' .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7259913.stm

'Just the beginning'

Serbs enact plan to sabotage Kosovo as an independent state .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7260283.stm

Key Slovenian ex-leader dies

Slovenia's ex-President Janez Drnovsek, who helped lead his nation to independence in 1991, dies aged 57.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7260349.stm

US starts Serbia evacuation

Non-essential staff at the US embassy begin leaving Serbia after Thursday's attack over Kosovo support.

Source :http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7260613.stm

Iraq warns Turkey over incursion

Any escalation of Turkey's incursion against Kurdish rebels in Iraq could destabilise the region, Baghdad warns.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7260478.stm

n pictures

Chinese people hold lantern festival after lunar new year .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7256322.stm

Colonial ties

Relations with Paris are dominating polls in French Polynesia .

Source :p http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7256196.stm

Thailand PM targets drug dealers

Thailand is planning to revive a controversial anti-drugs campaign, which allegedly killed 2,500 people.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7260127.stm

Japan blasts satellite into space

apan launches a satellite designed to enable super high-speed data transmission in remote areas.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7260673.stm

North Korea detains Russian ship

A Russian cargo ship is detained and boarded by North Korean coastguard agents, Russian officials say.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7260534.stm

Close call

A tight Democratic debate as Hillary Clinton plays catch-up.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7258192.stm

Campaigning kids

The would-be first daughters wooing America's youth vote.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7250458.stm

Guatemala farmers release police

Farmers in Guatemala free police officers taken hostage in a land dispute, as the government offers talks.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7259659.stm

US stealth bomber crashes on Guam

A US B-2 bomber - one of the world's most expensive military aircraft - crashes on the island of Guam.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7260231.stm

Latin America nuclear pact signed

Argentina and Brazil agree to build a joint nuclear reactor to address looming energy shortages.

Source :http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7260194.stm

Imbibing Obama

Why Kenyans keep raising their glasses to the popular US senator

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7251273.stm

Trade and aid

Uganda feels the effect of Kenya's post-election crisis .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/from_our_own_correspondent/7255478.stm

Jail for Facebook spoof Moroccan

A Moroccan man has been jailed for three years for creating a Facebook profile in the name of a royal.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7258950.stm

New breakthrough in Uganda talks

Uganda signs a new agreement with the Lord's Resistance Army, a day after talks collapsed.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7259636.stm

Mugabe to launch sixth term bid

Zimbabwe's president is expected to launch his re-election campaign at his 84th birthday celebrations.

Source http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7260222.stm

Gift of sight

The floating hospital changing thousands of lives in Bangladesh .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/from_our_own_correspondent/7257347.stm

Campaigning kids

The would-be first daughters wooing America's youth vote.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7250458.stm

Zimbabwean fury

Opposition protesters vent anger at Mugabe birthday bash.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7260683.stm

Mugabe to launch sixth term bid

Zimbabwe's president is expected to launch his re-election campaign at his 84th birthday celebrations.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7260222.stm

Iraq warns Turkey over incursion

Any escalation of Turkey's incursion against Kurdish rebels in Iraq could destabilise the region, Baghdad warns.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7260478.stm

'India inspires us immensely'

Designer couple Shyamal and Bhumika speak to TOI about how deeply inpirational the Indian royalty has been in their designs.

Source :http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/India_inspires_us_immensely/articleshow/2804666.cms

Joined forever!

mber Dhara have to appear at every event joined at the hip.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Joined_forever/articleshow/2807445.cms

Time to get the black lady!

It’s the 53rd Fair One Filmfare Awards 2007 tonight.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Time_to_get_the_black_lady/articleshow/2804671.cms

Lohan’s father says ‘no’

Michael Lohan is determined not to see Lindsay's nude pictures in the new issue of a New York magazine.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Lohans_father_says_no/articleshow/2804979.cms

‘I am not scared of Khali’

...says actress Tanushree Dutta, who is quite excited about working with Khali, the wrestler.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/I_am_not_scared_of_Khali/articleshow/2805672.cms

Yeh hi hai right choice Shah Rukh!

SRK isn’t distracted by the cynics who are cribbing about his choice of game - cricket, over soccer and hockey.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Yeh_hi_hai_right_choice_Shah_Rukh/articleshow/2804762.cms

TODAY'S EDITORIAL: Beating the Retreat

Pakistani politicians should now build democratic institutions.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Opinion/TODAYS_EDITORIAL_Beating_the_Retreat/articleshow/2806112.cms

LEADER ARTICLE: Power Of Imagination

Cinema can make the past relevant to the present.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Opinion/LEADER_ARTICLE_Power_Of_Imagination/articleshow/2806120.cms

Greece seen facing bleak climate future

Greece will face droughts, higher temperatures and sea levels due to climate change.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Planet_SOS/Greece_seen_facing_bleak_climate_future/articleshow/2807448.cms

Delhi green cover expands

The survey report attributes this increase in open forest cover of the total forest cover to plantations carried out in the Capital.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Planet_SOS/Delhi_green_cover_expands/articleshow/2807119.cms

Yamuna: A ghariyal killer?

Chambal lost over 100 ghariyals in the last 72 days to a "mysterious" toxin released, in all possibility, by its very own sanctuary - the river Yamuna.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Planet_SOS/Yamuna_A_ghariyal_killer/articleshow/2803411.cms

PM bats for tiger protection

The Centre is planning to make states where sanctuaries and parks are located active partners in protecting the big cat by framing memorandums of understanding.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Planet_SOS/PM_bats_for_tiger_protection/articleshow/2806742.cms

'No terrorism in name of fighting terror'

Khurshid Ahmad, vice president of Jamat-e-Islami, whose charter proposes to make Pakistan an Islamic state, says his party is against involvement in the war on terror.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/No_terrorism_in_name_of_fighting_terror/articleshow/2806235.cms

EU lauds Pak on conduct of elections

Lauding Pakistan for the successful conduct of general elections, the European Union has urged the nation to move swiftly towards the formation of a stable and functional government.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/EU_lauds_Pak_on_conduct_of_elections/articleshow/2806834.cms

33 LTTE rebels killed in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan army has claimed to have killed at least 33 cadres of the separatist LTTE, in fierce clashes in the embattled northern region, as fighter jets targeted a rebel stronghold. The clash also took lives of two soldiers.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/33_LTTE_rebels_killed_in_Sri_Lanka/articleshow/2807896.cms

Zardari in talks with MQM

Stepping up consultations for forming a coalition government in Pakistan, PPP co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari discussed possible cooperation with pro-Musharraf MQM's chief Altaf Hussain.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/Zardari_in_talks_with_MQM/articleshow/2807090.cms

Mahatma Gandhi inspires me: Obama

US presidential hopeful Barack Obama said that Mahatma Gandhi reminds him that real results will not just come from Washington, they will come from the people.

Source :http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/Mahatma_Gandhi_inspires_me_Obama/articleshow/2807399.cms

India to slap steep duty on iron ore exports to China

The steel ministry is believed to have asked for a duty of 15-20 per cent on an ad valorem basis.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/India_to_slap_steep_duty_on_iron_ore_exports_to_China/articleshow/2807796.cms

Yamaha plans image makeover

It's a new beginning that Yamaha - the world's second-largest motorcycle maker - plans in India.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/Yamaha_plans_image_makeover/articleshow/2806241.cms

Carbon credits can't be traded for long-term ECBs

Companies wanting to settle carbon credits against overseas borrowings for a period exceeding one year are facing regulatory hurdles.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/Carbon_credits_cant_be_traded_for_long-term_ECBs/articleshow/2806296.cms

Infy, TCS among best in outsourcing, says study

Reflecting the outsourcing prowess of India Inc around 20 Indian companies, including the likes of Infosys, Wipro and Tata Consultancy Services, are among the best in the world.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/Infy_TCS_among_best_in_outsourcing_says_study/articleshow/2806153.cms

Pune varsity to set up campus in Dubai

The University of Pune will soon be the first Indian state university to establish a full-fledged campus outside the country.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Indians_Abroad/Pune_varsity_to_set_up_campus_in_Dubai/articleshow/2806442.cms

Six Indian fishermen arrested in Pakistan

With their arrests, the total number of Indian fishermen in Pakistani custody has gone up to 404.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Indians_Abroad/Six_Indian_fishermen_arrested_in_Pakistan/articleshow/2807132.cms

Indian may be saved from gallows in Kuwait

Simil, guilty of his friend's murder, may be spared in case he can manage to pay up the compensation amount of Rs.1.5 million.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Indians_Abroad/Indian_may_be_saved_from_gallows_in_Kuwait/articleshow/2807671.cms

Rajasthan, MP distributors to lose Rs 3 cr

Jodhaa Akbar distributors are likely to incur a loss of around Rs 3 crore in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The former has banned the film and, in Rajasthan, it has not been released at all.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Rajasthan_MP_distributors_to_lose_Rs_3_cr/articleshow/2806127.cms

'We only want to prevent violence'

The Madhya Pradesh commercial taxes department exercised its powers under section 6(1) of the Madhya Pradesh (Cinema) Act, 1952, to stop screening of Jodhaa Akbar.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/We_only_want_to_prevent_violence/articleshow/2806132.cms

Jharkhand IG faces action for leaking info

Choudhary's letter recommending criminal proceedings against state chief secretary P P Sharma has taken a new turn with home secretary recommending IG's suspension for leaking his letter.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Jharkhand_IG_faces_action_for_leaking_info/articleshow/2806148.cms

Aiyar snubbed, grand meet of sarpanchs off

The multi-crore mega jamboree is off and panchayati raj minister Mani Shankar Aiyar will now have to make do with a convention.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Aiyar_snubbed_grand_meet_of_sarpanchs_off/articleshow/2806156.cms

SC refuses to lay down rules for mercy pleas

The Supreme Court has refused to lay down guidelines for the President in matters relating to mercy petitions.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/SC_refuses_to_lay_down_rules_for_mercy_pleas/articleshow/2806170.cms

New face of terror: Educated & tech-savvy

Doctors, engineers and techies. The face of terror has changed in Karnataka.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/New_face_of_terror_Educated__tech-savvy/articleshow/2806177.cms

Yahya had lost job in MNC for data theft

Yahya Khan arrested from Bangalore for terror link was sacked by GE in March 2007 as the management became suspicious about his behaviour.

Source :http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Yahya_had_lost_job_in_MNC_for_data_theft/articleshow/2806183.cms

Bangalore engineer with terror designs held

Bangalore police claimed that Yahya, who was once employed with a leading US multinational company, could hold the key to cracking a terror web.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Bangalore_engineer_with_terror_designs_held/articleshow/2806217.cms

Bangalore engineer with terror designs held

Jodhaa Akbar banned in MP

Wary of violent protests by the Kshatriya community against screening of Ashutosh Gowariker's Jodhaa Akbar, the Madhya Pradesh government banned the movie statewide.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Jodhaa_Akbar_banned_in_MP/articleshow/2806303.cms

Is Australia using the racism row to dent India?

The bad blood generated between India and Australia in the aftermath of the racism row has now boiled over into the field, clandestinely, away form the media glare.

Source n: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Is_Australia_using_the_racism_row_to_dent_India/articleshow/2806350.cms

Will Sydney powderkeg explode again?

With the Sydney Test furore still fresh in public memory, another controversy is brewing as India and Australia prepare to clash once again on Sunday.

Source : http://cricket.indiatimes.com/Will_Sydney_powderkeg_explode_again/articleshow/2806267.cms

Let private FM radio stations air news: Trai

Trai's recommendations can spread private radio to the grassroot level through district-level FM radio licence, ending the monopoly of All India Radio.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Let_private_FM_radio_stations_air_news_Trai/articleshow/2806378.cms

Student with e-ticket not allowed to fly AI from KL

Read the fine print. The next time you plan to go net savvy and book an e-ticket, make sure the airline accepts it.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Student_with_e-ticket_not_allowed_to_fly_AI_from_KL/articleshow/2806401.cms

Will Sydney powderkeg explode again?

Let private FM radio stations air news: Trai

Student with e-ticket not allowed to fly AI from KL

Thackeray's 'son of soil' theory unacceptable: SC

The Supreme Court has frowned at the 'son of the soil' stance by Raj Thackeray.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Thackerays_son_of_soil_theory_unacceptable_SC/articleshow/2806405.cms

Sonia cancels rally after J&K RDX haul

UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Union home minister Shivraj Patil cancelled a meeting following recovery of RDX and large quantity of ammunition from a terrorist hideout.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Sonia_cancels_rally_after_JK_RDX_haul/articleshow/2806414.cms

Student with e-ticket not allowed to fly AI from KL

Thackeray's 'son of soil' theory unacceptable: SC

Sonia cancels rally after J&K RDX haul

Ghising knocks at CM's door

Hounded out of the Hills, Subash Ghising reached Kolkata to knock on Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's door for support.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Ghising_knocks_at_CMs_door/articleshow/2806445.cms

Mortgaged land back with owner after 75 yrs

A property, which was mortgaged in 1932 for Rs 300, is being handed over to its legitimate owners after a span of 75 years, 41 of which were spent in litigation.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Mortgaged_land_back_with_owner_after_75_yrs/articleshow/2806454.cms

Employer can choose whom to retire: SC

Conferring unbridled power on governments to prune employee strength in overstaffed loss-making concerns, the Supreme Court has ruled.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Employer_can_choose_whom_to_retire_SC/articleshow/2806457.cms

IPL matches should be 'scripted' like WWF events

Now that the gold dust has settled on the IPL auction, some sober, and sobering, questions are being asked.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/IPL_matches_should_be_scripted_like_WWF_events/articleshow/2806464.cms

IPL degeneration of the game: Sena chief

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray has written a letter to BCCI president Sharad Pawar, asking him to stop the "degeneration" of the game.

source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/IPL_degeneration_of_the_game_Sena_chief/articleshow/2806468.cms

IPL degeneration of the game: Sena chief

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray has written a letter to BCCI president Sharad Pawar, asking him to stop the "degeneration" of the game.

sOURCE : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/IPL_degeneration_of_the_game_Sena_chief/articleshow/2806468.cms

Jawans may be acting as terrorists' couriers

Police personnel in J&K, mostly in the lower ranks, are being used as couriers by militant outfits like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen.

sOURCE : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Jawans_may_be_acting_as_terrorists_couriers/articleshow/2806472.cms

Jawans may be acting as terrorists' couriers

Content for FM news only from AIR, DD, agencies

Trai has called for taking major policy decisions for sustaining the growth in FM radio.

sOURCE : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Content_for_FM_news_only_from_AIR_DD_agencies/articleshow/2806479.cms

Content for FM news only from AIR, DD, agencies

MNS's anti-North Indian stir rocks Bihar assembly

The ugly developments in Maharashtra triggered by Raj Thackeray's anti-north Indian barbs had its echo in the Bihar legislature.

sOURCE : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/MNSs_anti-North_Indian_stir_rocks_Bihar_assembly/articleshow/2806484.cms

MNS's anti-North Indian stir rocks Bihar assembly

Centre for more time on Kargil scam report

The coffin scam, technically known as irregular purchase of aluminium caskets from US, was one of the 48 cases referred to the CBI.

sOURCE : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Centre_for_more_time_on_Kargil_scam_report_/articleshow/2806489.cms

53rd Filmfare Awards: Countdown begins

Will child actor Darsheel Safary create history by holding the 'Black Lady', beating other actors at the Filmfare Awards gala event tonight? The results are just few hours away.

sOURCE : http://movies.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2767697.cms

53rd Filmfare Awards: Countdown begins

Bangalore techie sent to police custody till March 6

Police had claimed that Yahya Kamkutty could hold the key to cracking a dangerous terror web that spanned swathes of India, from Uttar Pradesh to Kerala.

sOURCE : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Bangalore_techie_sent_to_police_custody_till_March_6/articleshow/2806984.cms

Bangalore techie sent to police custody till March 6

Pak polls: Indian Army heaves sigh of relief

India was a 'little worried' when things were 'turbulent' in Pakistan but the elections there have generated hope that the situation will improve, Army Chief Gen Deepak Kapoor has said.

sOURCE : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Pak_polls_Indian_Army_heaves_sigh_of_relief/articleshow/2807048.cms

In Pics: The week gone by

Here is a chance for those who have missed on the day-to-day happenings in India and world. TimesofIndia.com presents the important events of the week in pictures.

sOURCE : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshowpics/2806763.cms

20 per cent polling in Tripura till 10 am, no violence

Polling, which began this morning, was being conducted with specially modified Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) provided by Election Commission, sources said.

sOURCE : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/20_per_cent_polling_in_Tripura_till_10_am_no_violence/articleshow/2807084.cms

Chinese incursions due to difference of perception: Army Chief

General Deepak Kapoor said Indian troops also indulge in moves that could be seen as intrusion by others. He also praised border infrastructure on Chinese side.

sOURCE : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Chinese_incursions_due_to_difference_of_perception_Army_Chief/articleshow/2807120.cms

Two-day CPM Politburo meeting to begin from Monday in Delhi

The organisational strengths and weaknesses of the party, which would be outlined in the 'Pol-Org Report', would come up for thorough debate at the Congress.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Two-day_CPM_Politburo_meeting_to_begin_from_Monday_in_Delhi/articleshow/2807191.cms

British-built AJT Hawk inducted into Indian Air Force

The Indian Air Force on Saturday inducted British-built Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) Hawk as trainer aircraft for its fighter pilots.

sOURCE : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/British-built_AJT_Hawk_inducted_into_Indian_Air_Force/articleshow/2807243.cms

Fresh snowfall and heavy rain in Kashmir

Srinagar and adjoining areas shivered in intense cold as a result of a fresh spell of snowfall in mountain ranges surrounding Kashmir valley including hill resorts of Sonamarg, Pahalgam and Khilanmarg.

sOURCE : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Fresh_snowfall_and_heavy_rain_in_Kashmir/articleshow/2807264.cms

Polling peaceful in Tripura: CM

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said that women voters are coming out in large numbers to exercise their franchise despite tight security.

sOURCE :' http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Polling_peaceful_in_Tripura_CM/articleshow/2807450.cms

Murder accused thrashed in Bihar

Ravi Kumar, a student in his 20s, was brutally thrashed by a mob and left almost dead in Bihar's Hajipur district while policemen watched.

sOURCE : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Murder_accused_thrashed_in_Bihar/articleshow/2807542.cms

Six suspected UNLF insurgents killed in Manipur

Six suspected insurgents of UNLF were killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles personnel at a border village in Manipur's Chandel district, official sources said.

sOURCE : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Six_suspected_UNLF_insurgents_killed_in_Manipur/articleshow/2807641.cms

Left demands ban on Twenty20 cricket

CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta said the government should ban Twenty20 cricket and ascertain the source of income for the BCCI-backed Indian Premier League.

sOURCE : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Left_demands_ban_on_Twenty20_cricket_/articleshow/2807712.cms

Deliver speedy but not faulty justice: President

The President suggested promotion of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism and use of modern technology as keys to making justice accessible and affordable.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Deliver_speedy_but_not_faulty_justice_President/articleshow/2807719.cms

Friday, February 22, 2008

Medical notes

A comprehensive guide to clinical conditions .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/medical_notes/default.stm

Demon drink

Should politicians be keener to restrict our alcohol intake?

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7257346.stm

Asbestos legacy

'My mother died and I have cancer because of my carpentry job' .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7256737.stm

Eggs in one basket

Why IVF twins shouldn't be seen as twice as nice .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7255261.stm

Mummy mysteries

Dry tissue now shows up on medical scans.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/08/health_medical_scans_on_a_mummy/html/1.stm

Scanner ban fears eased by vote

Controversial European rules which some specialists claimed were a threat to vital MRI scans are put on hold.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7258531.stm

Computers 'spot Alzheimer's fast'

Computers can diagnose Alzheimer's disease faster and more accurately than experts, research suggests.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7258379.stm

Daytime dozing 'stroke warning'

Regular daytime dozing may be an early warning sign of stroke in elderly people, say US researchers.

Source :http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7257270.stm

Migration myths

Gains and pain as migration grows in rich countries .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7254743.stm

What's left?

The decline and fall of Cuba's once-proud socialist economy .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7254320.stm

Falling down

Reduced social mobility jeopardises the American Dream .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7256316.stm

Paying out

Banks may now have refunded £900m in overdraft chages .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7258442.stm

Price cuts lift UK retail sales

Price cuts helped UK retail sales to rebound in January, figures show, but underlying growth remains steady.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7256267.stm

UK orders broadband future review

The government will review the future of broadband amid calls that it should help firms pay for new infrastructure.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7258934.stm

January sales fever seen online

Internet shoppers spent 75% more this January than last, driven by sales in clothes and electrical goods.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7257092.stm

Turbulent oil

Oil prices hit a fresh record high. Does anyone know why.

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7255447.stm

Falling down

Reduced social mobility jeopardises the American Dream.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7256316.stm

Open Skies plan

Will consumers benefit from transatlantic airline deregulation?

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7256918.stm

Microsoft set to open up software

Microsoft is to open up the technology of some of its top software to make it easier to operate with rivals' products.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7257411.stm

Boss faces call-centre death case

The boss of an Indian call-centre worker murdered on the way home faces charges for not providing security.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7258837.stm

'NatWest Three' head for prison

Three British bankers are sentenced to 37 months in prison for their role in an Enron-related fraud.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7258061.stm

ANP rally near Peshawar After the Islamists

Can the new leaders of Pakistan's "wild west" fix its problems?

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7255642.stm

'No choice'

Nato's Afghan mission is a must, says the group's head .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7258015.stm

Sharing power?

Pakistan's opposition parties try to put their differences asid.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7258084.stm

Canada eyes 2011 Afghan exit

The 2,500 Canadian troops in south Afghanistan are due to leave within four years, under a government plan.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7258804.stm

Food prices spur Indian inflation

Inflation in India rise more than expected in early February to a six month high on rising food prices.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7258501.stm

Bhutto party meeting to pick PM

The party of Pakistan's late former PM, Benazir Bhutto, meets to pick the next PM after its win in Monday's polls.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7258318.stm

Mark Mardell Mardell's Euroblog

A secret report prompts a tussle over allegations of EU fraud.

Source : http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markmardell/

Conflicting goals

Serbia must eventually choose between Kosovo and the EU .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7258842.stm

Turkish troops enter north Iraq

Turkish forces cross into northern Iraq to target Kurdish rebels said to be sheltering there, Ankara says.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7258323.stm

US to evacuate staff from Serbia

The US embassy in Belgrade orders the evacuation of non-essential staff a day after the building is stormed.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7259327.stm

Nick Bryant's blog

With Rudd on a roll, can the opposition get anything right?

Source : http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/nickbryant/

In pictures

Chinese people hold lantern festival after lunar new year .

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7256322.stm

Colonial ties

Relations with Paris are dominating polls in French Polynesia.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7256196.stm

A woman holds a sign at a protest outside the US embassy in Tokyo on 13 February 2008 Rape claims may harm Japan-US ties

Further incidents like two alleged rapes by US troops in Japan could affect ties, the defence minister warns.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7258513.stm

East Timor extends emergency rule

E Timor extends a state of emergency imposed after the attacks on the nation's two senior leader.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7258426.stm

Chinese trial over fake receipts

Five men go on trial in southwest China accused of forging more than one million fake receipts.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7258166.stm

Castro 'relishes chance to rest'

Cuba's Fidel Castro is relieved to be leaving office and has promised himself a holiday, state media say.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7259399.stm

US to evacuate staff from Serbia

The US embassy in Belgrade orders the evacuation of non-essential staff a day after Serb protesters storm the building.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7259327.stm

Africa meeting to block migrants

Politicians and experts from Africa and Europe meet to discuss how to stem illegal migration.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7258161.stm

AU head urges Kenya peace deal

The African Union Commission chairman urges Kenya's political rivals to reach an agreement.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7258349.stm

Turkish troops enter north Iraq

Turkish forces cross into northern Iraq to target Kurdish rebels said to be sheltering there, Ankara says.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7258323.stm

'We got what we wanted'

Preity Zinta & Ness Wadia talk about their cricketing venture.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/We_got_what_we_wanted/articleshow/2800406.cms

'We got what we wanted'

Preity Zinta & Ness Wadia talk about their cricketing venture.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/We_got_what_we_wanted/articleshow/2800406.cms

'We got what we wanted'

Preity Zinta & Ness Wadia talk about their cricketing venture.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/We_got_what_we_wanted/articleshow/2800406.cms

It’s a boy and girl for JLo!

Jennifer Lopez and hubby Mark Anthony have become the proud parents of twins, a boy and a girl.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Its_a_boy_and_girl_for_JLo/articleshow/2804770.cms

Saif’s winning over Karisma too

Saif seems to be majorly bonding with Bebo’s sister Karisma Kapoor as well.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Saifs_winning_over_Karisma_too/articleshow/2801348.cms

Run JLo run: Amrita

Amrita Arora has performed a sizzling dance number in Ravi Chopra’s next production, and is very happy with the output.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Run_JLo_run_Amrita/articleshow/2800882.cms

Run JLo run: Amrita

'We teach firms to become globally competitive'

Set up in 2000, HMIL has trained over two lakh professionals, says the company's business head A W George in an interview to Rupali Mukherjee.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Opinion/_We_teach_firms_to_become_globally_competitive/articleshow/2803209.cms

Does Nagpur need more green cover?

The second-most greenest city Nagpur is witnessing a boom in construction and will soon be an international hub for many organisations.

Source : http://o3.indiatimes.com/mytimes/archive/2008/02/21/4894327.aspx

Instead of hockey, should cricket be declared the national sport?

The recent bidding-spree for IPL players has confirmed that cricket is the most popular sport of India. Any other sport is far behind on the popularity scale.

Source : http://o3.indiatimes.com/mytimes/archive/2008/02/21/4894330.aspx

Readerspeak:

The law enforcement agencies resort to such acts, there can't be any reprieval to the poor man, says one of the readers.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/opinions/msid-2800116,curpg-2.cms

Readerspeak: 24 x 7 paradigm has evolved on wrong lines

Our society see woman working during night as an easy prey as sins can be hidden in the darkness, says one of our readers.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/opinions/msid-2801489,curpg-7.cms

TODAY'S EDITORIAL: Money, Money, Money

Cricketers hit pay dirt with IPL auction.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Opinion/TODAYS_EDITORIAL_Money_Money_Money/articleshow/2802652.cms

LEADER ARTICLE: We Won't Get A Better Deal

Push the nuclear pact through before Bush steps down.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Opinion/LEADER_ARTICLE_We_Wont_Get_A_Better_Deal/articleshow/2802658.cms

Six China provinces ordered to cut pollution

China has ordered Beijing and five surrounding provinces to cut industrial pollution for two months from late July to ensure clean air for the Olympics and Paralympics.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Planet_SOS/Six_China_provinces_ordered_to_cut_pollution_/articleshow/2803867.cms

UN group sets up climate neutral forum

The UNEP has launched a new online network to help countries, cities and firms aiming to be climate neutral exchange ideas on ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Planet_SOS/UN_group_sets_up_climate_neutral_forum/articleshow/2803883.cms

Tons of dead fish wash up on Taiwan beaches

Tons of fish have washed up dead along 320 km of beach on Taiwan's outlying islands because of cold temperatures.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Planet_SOS/Tons_of_dead_fish_wash_up_on_Taiwan_beaches/articleshow/2804262.cms

Tons of dead fish wash up on Taiwan beaches

Tiger strays, caged

A tiger, prowling a forest near Sunderbans in South 24-Pargans district for the past 24 hours, was caged by forest department.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Planet_SOS/Tiger_strays_caged/articleshow/2803794.cms

Yamuna: A ghariyal killer?

Jolie faints during 18-hr flight

Actress Angelina Jolie suffered a major health shock in mid-air and collapsed during an 18-hour flight.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/Jolie_faints_during_18-hr_flight/articleshow/2805413.cms

'Mush most hated man in Pak'

DATELINE ISLAMABAD: Hinting at the US, Supreme Court Bar Association leader Aitzaz Ahsan said efforts to save Musharraf won't lead to a stable govt.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/Mush_most_hated_man_in_Pak/articleshow/2802780.cms

Turkey troops enter Iraq

here are reports of 10,000 Turkish troops taking part in the offensive and had penetrated 10 kilometres (six miles) into Iraq.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/Turkey_troops_enter_Iraq/articleshow/2804616.cms

Turkey troops enter Iraq

Jennifer Lopez gives birth to twins

Jennifer Lopez and hubby Mark Anthony have been blessed with a set of twins- a boy and a girl.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/Jennifer_Lopez_gives_birth_to_twins/articleshow/2804507.cms

British Queen apologises to six-yr-old

The British Queen has apologised to a six-year-old kid after one of her swans nipped the little girl's finger in a local park.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/British_Queen_apologises_to_six-yr-old/articleshow/2805355.cms

Intel to make chip for low-cost PCs

The new chip, designed for both laptops and desktops, will be aimed at the entire low-cost market - generally computers sold for 250 dollars or less.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/Intel_to_make_chip_for_low-cost_PCs/articleshow/2805764.cms

Exporters get another Rs 500cr interest relief

The Centre on Thursday approved a fresh Rs 500 crore assistance to help exporters make up for the loss in orders due to strengthening of the rupee.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/Exporters_get_another_Rs_500cr_interest_relief/articleshow/2802678.cms

FM should consider reduction in tax rates

With two consecutive years of over 9% growth, India has redefined her position and importance on the world stage.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/FM_should_consider_reduction_in_tax_rates/articleshow/2802668.cms

'No FTA with India for now'

Not willing to tread the path taken by EU and Asean for market-opening trade pacts with India, the US on Thursday said it is not ready for a free trade deal with the world's second-fastest growing economy.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/No_FTA_with_India_for_now/articleshow/2802772.cms

India fixes wage for its maids in UAE

India has fixed a minimum wage for its female household service workers in UAE at 1,100 dirhams ($300) per month.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Indians_Abroad/India_fixes_wage_for_its_maids_in_UAE/articleshow/2803198.cms

Return of bodies of Indians killed in Iraq delayed

The bodies of two Indian workers who were killed in a shootout in Iraq will reach India by next week due to a long holiday period.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Indians_Abroad/Return_of_bodies_of_Indians_killed_in_Iraq_delayed/articleshow/2804066.cms

Indian faces additional murder charge in US

Kaushik Patel is accused of dousing his two sons with gasoline in the shower of his home and then setting them afire.

Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Indians_Abroad/Indian_faces_additional_murder_charge_in_US/articleshow/2805271.cms

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Convoy of DM, SP attacked by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh

Maoists have attacked the convoy of District Collector and District Superintendent of Police of Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh, officials has said.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Convoy_of_DM_SP_attacked_by_Naxalites_in_Chhattisgarh/articleshow/2802508.cms

CRPF jawan arrested for terror links

The deadly nexus between terrorists and some elements in security forces came out in the open with the arrest of a CRPF constable from Pulwama.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/CRPF_jawan_arrested_for_terror_links/articleshow/2802643.cms

Karuna effect: Centre blinks on scholarship

The DMK's demand for rollback of new criteria for Dalit scholarships had its effect when the Centre removed the conditions of "60% marks" and "free seats" in private professional institutions.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Karuna_effect_Centre_blinks_on_scholarship/articleshow/2802649.cms

Woman seeks more damages for illegal removal of ovaries

A woman, whose ovaries were removed by a doctor without taking her consent, has again moved the SC seeking a review of its earlier decision

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Woman_seeks_more_damages_for_illegal_removal_of_ovaries/articleshow/2802654.cms

Woman seeks more damages for illegal removal of ovaries

Bar on China firms in J&K, Arunachal?

The govt is set to erect a "security exclusion zone" for Chinese power equipment manufacturers which would bar their investments in "sensitive" states like Arunachal Pradesh and J&K.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Bar_on_China_firms_in_JK_Arunachal/articleshow/2802672.cms

Woman raped near Haryana Raj Bhavan

A 35-year-old woman returning home from work was raped by two persons, at a stone's throw from the Haryana Raj Bhavan.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Woman_raped_near_Haryana_Raj_Bhavan/articleshow/2802738.cms

India hotspot for new infectious diseases: Repor

India risks new epidemics as the human population expands into natural wilderness, coming into contact with a diverse range of wildlife that harbour unusual diseases.

Source : ,http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/India_hotspot_for_new_infectious_diseases_Report/articleshow/2802750.cms

India hotspot for new infectious diseases: Repor

Age no bar for giving testimony: SC

In a rare instance, a 12-year-old's vivid description of the manner in which her father was diabolically murdered in the dead of the night helped the court to nail the accused.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Age_no_bar_for_giving_testimony_SC/articleshow/2802762.cms

Age no bar for giving testimony: SC

Cabinet clears increase in number of SC judges

The Cabinet has approved increasing the number of Supreme Court judges from 25 to 30, in addition to the Chief Justice.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Cabinet_clears_increase_in_number_of_SC_judges/articleshow/2802768.cms

Hitler, Frankenstein in Meghalaya polls

The names of candidates for the Meghalaya polls reads like this: Frankenstein Momin, Adolf Hitler, Romeo and Billykid A Sangma.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Hitler_Frankenstein_in_Meghalaya_polls/articleshow/2802784.cms

BPO murder: No SC relief for Nasscom chief

The Supreme Court refused to reconsider its judgment greenlighting Som Mittal's prosecution in a case related to rape-cum-murder of a night-shift employee.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/BPO_murder_No_SC_relief_for_Nasscom_chief/articleshow/2802921.cms

Aditya Chopra files for divorce, to marry Rani?

Ace filmmaker Aditya Chopra is finally on his way to ending his marriage and perhaps making a new beginning with current beau, actress Rani Mukherjee.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Aditya_Chopra_files_for_divorce_to_marry_Rani/articleshow/2802926.cms

Man gets divorce from asthmatic wife

Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted divorce to a US-based Indian who went to court saying his wife suppressed a medical condition at the time of marriage and stayed back in India for treatment.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Man_gets_divorce_from_asthmatic_wife/articleshow/2802933.cms

Maha IT secy is named Shivaji

If Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray really wants evidence of north Indians respecting the local culture, he should look beyond cabbies and hawkers

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Maha_IT_secy_is_named_Shivaji/articleshow/2802942.cms

Natwar Singh quits Congress

Former foreign minister Natwar Singh has snapped his ties with Congress, completing the formality by writing a letter to party president Sonia Gandhi.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Natwar_Singh_quits_Congress/articleshow/2802970.cms

Raj's jobs-for-Marathis campaign revived

Raj Thackeray has revived his party, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's campaign for jobs to Marathis in Indian Railways.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Rajs_jobs-for-Marathis_campaign_revived/articleshow/2803002.cms

Bengal minister's remarks on Marwaris trigger row

Abdur Rezzak Mollah has kicked off a controversy at a meeting of the Left-backed outfit by making derogatory remarks against Marwaris.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Bengal_ministers_remarks_on_Marwaris_trigger_row/articleshow/2803025.cms

Woman helps cops catch her molester

Undeterred by the trauma accompanied in a molestation case, an airline executive displayed rare show of courage and presence of mind when she got her perpetrator caught.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Woman_helps_cops_catch_her_molester/articleshow/2803027.cms

Sher Shah's forts serve as Maoist hideouts

Maoists and bandits call the shots at two other grand forts associated with the warrior-ruler in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, keeping wary tourists away from enjoying their splendour.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Sher_Shahs_forts_serve_as_Maoist_hideouts/articleshow/2803050.cms

Defence budget to see only 10% hike

Finance Minister P Chidambaram is likely to hike the defence budget by just 8 to 10% from the Rs 96,000 crore defence allocation in the 2007-2008 budget.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Defence_budget_to_see_only_10_hike/articleshow/2803065.cms

Rally sets tone for pro-farmer Budget

Congress organised a rally outside party president Sonia Gandhi's residence demanding one-time loan waiver for marginal farmers.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Rally_sets_tone_for_pro-farmer_Budget/articleshow/2803071.cms

LK puts women's Bill onus on UPA

Opposition BJP has asked the government to bring the long-pending Bill to provide 33% reservation in the coming Budget session of Parliament and promised to back it.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/LK_puts_womens_Bill_onus_on_UPA/articleshow/2803081.cms

Foreign workers to be restricted

Security concerns have made government to plan a "security exclusion zone" for Chinese power equipment manufacturers in "sensitive" states like Arunachal Pradesh and J&K.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Foreign_workers_to_be_restricted/articleshow/2803084.cms

50 yrs after death, Maulana hasn't got his due

Social scientist Ramachandra Guha says that no Indian or Pakistani was hurt as much by the Partition as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/50_yrs_after_death_Maulana_hasnt_got_his_due/articleshow/2803090.cms

Shinde's son-in-law questions divorce

Former Maharashtra chief minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's son-in-law, Sanjay Pahadia, is questioning his own divorce granted by the family court at Bandra in Mumbai.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Shindes_son-in-law_questions_divorce/articleshow/2803110.cms

Mumbai rents go through roof

Leasing a flat in Mumbai is now as expensive as renting an apartment in Manhattan.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Mumbai_rents_go_through_roof/articleshow/2803119.cms

Goons hang Jhansi youth in public

A youth was hanged in Jhansi by a few musclemen in public over a land dispute.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Goons_hang_Jhansi_youth_in_public/articleshow/2803121.cms

Boy killed, mob sets driver on fire

A mob tied a truck driver to a tree, thrashed and stabbed him after a schoolboy came under the wheels of his vehicle here in West Bengal.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Boy_killed_mob_sets_driver_on_fire/articleshow/2803124.cms

Watch: Terror target Sonia?

source : http://broadband.indiatimes.com/videoshow/2803299.cms

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Ranbir was approached by a friend to be a showstopper at a fashion event but he simply said no.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/India_Buzz/Ranbir_Kapoors_ramp_fears_/articleshow/2795495.cms

SRK woos Pak's pace baller to rope him in for the Kolkata IPL team.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/India_Buzz/SRK_woos_Shoaib_/articleshow/2795788.cms

Juhi Chawla becomes flamboyant

Juhi Chawla will make a special appearance in Aziz Mirza’s 'Kismet Konnection', in which she plays a gypsy fortune teller.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/India_Buzz/Juhi_Chawla_becomes_flamboyant/articleshow/2794328.cms

Ruling the ramp!

It was a perfect ramp walk and everyone's eyes remained glued to it.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Ruling_the_ramp/articleshow/2795365.cms

'Govinda uncle did right by slapping'

Govinda’s niece Ragini Khanna in an exclusive chat with TOI.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Govinda_uncle_did_right_by_slapping/articleshow/2795924.cms

Juhi Chawla becomes flamboyant

Juhi Chawla will make a special appearance in Aziz Mirza’s 'Kismet Konnection', in which she plays a gypsy fortune teller.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Juhi_Chawla_becomes_flamboyant/articleshow/2794328.cms

Is Jennifer Aniston dating Aaron?

Jennifer Aniston and her ‘Travelling’ co-star Aaron Eckhart, hit it off immediately on the sets of their new movie, sparking rumours that their relationship is more than professional.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Is_Jennifer_Aniston_dating_Aaron/articleshow/2797895.cms

Akshay’s the shaan of Delhi!

Akshay Kumar is a hot favourite of every shop-owner in Delhi and they still refer to him by his first name ‘Rajiv’ and call him the shaan (pride) of Delhi.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Akshays_the_shaan_of_Delhi/articleshow/2795466.cms

I’m loving it: Lisa Ray

Lisa who shot to fame with her controversial flick 'Water' is busy doing international projects.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Im_loving_it_Lisa_Ray/articleshow/2795774.cms

I’m loving it: Lisa Ray

Does this rape victim need a comforting hand more than prying questions?

Patan a victim of gangrape is reliving the horror, confined in her house, with her parents hovering protectively around her.

Source : http://o3.indiatimes.com/mytimes/archive/2008/02/19/4893904.aspx

This is a win of democracy over dictatorship in Pakistan. Despite threat to life, brave people of Pakistan came out and voted, says one of our readers.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/opinions/2795469.cms

Readerspeak: Democracy winning over dictatorship in Pakistan

Readerspeak: No child requires corporal punishment

Corporal punishment does nothing to help students' learning. It only creates fear, which is detrimental for a student's mind, says one of our readers.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Opinion/Readerspeak_No_child_requires_corporal_punishment/articleshow/2798269.cms

Readerspeak: No child requires corporal punishment

TODAY'S EDITORIAL: Pakistan Speaks

Overwhelming mandate for change at the hustings.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Opinion/TODAYS_EDITORIAL_Pakistan_Speaks/articleshow/2796437.cms

TODAY'S EDITORIAL: Pakistan Speaks

Overwhelming mandate for change at the hustings.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Opinion/TODAYS_EDITORIAL_Pakistan_Speaks/articleshow/2796437.cms

LEADER ARTICLE: On Behalf Of All Indians

Congress must lead the way in securing inclusive growth.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Opinion/LEADER_ARTICLE_On_Behalf_Of_All_Indians/articleshow/2796462.cms

LEADER ARTICLE: On Behalf Of All Indians

Congress must lead the way in securing inclusive growth.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Opinion/LEADER_ARTICLE_On_Behalf_Of_All_Indians/articleshow/2796462.cms

LEADER ARTICLE: On Behalf Of All Indians

Congress must lead the way in securing inclusive growth.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Opinion/LEADER_ARTICLE_On_Behalf_Of_All_Indians/articleshow/2796462.cms

7% less sunlight over India

Air pollution is blotting out a tenth of China's sunlight and a similar amount in India, a leading US climate scientist said on Wednesday.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Planet_SOS/7_less_sunlight_over_India/articleshow/2798803.cms

Insects on the menu

Beetles, ants, bees, grasshoppers and crickets are some of the most widely enjoyed of the over 1,400 insect species eaten by humans worldwide.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Planet_SOS/Insects_on_the_menu/articleshow/2798256.cms

Blackout on March 29

As many as 30 million people are tipped to switch off lights and televisions around the world to help fight climate change with 24 cities joining Earth Hour on March 29.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Planet_SOS/Blackout_on_March_29/articleshow/2798457.cms

Egypt steps up Islamist clampdown

Another 74 members of the opposition Muslim Brotherhood have been arrested, bringing the number of Islamists rounded up ahead of key local elections in April to over 150.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/Egypt_steps_up_Islamist_clampdown/articleshow/2798554.cms

28 killed in LTTE-Army clashes

Besides 25 LTTE militants, three Sri Lankan soldiers were killed in a gunbattle between security forces and Tamil Tiger rebels, said Sri Lanka's Defence Ministry.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/28_killed_in_LTTE-Army_clashes/articleshow/2799266.cms

No level playing field to Pak Opp: EU

While public authorities were primarily favouring the ruling party during campaigns, voting on the polling day was assessed as positive on the whole, said EU.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/No_level_playing_field_to_Pak_Opp_EU/articleshow/2799316.cms

28 killed in LTTE-Army clashes

The revolutionary who took on the US

Fidel Castro, who built a communist state on the doorstep of the United States from a guerrilla uprising and defied attempts to oust him by 10 US presidents, retired on Tuesday.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/The_revolutionary_who_took_on_the_US/articleshow/2796611.cms

China's inflation hits 11-year high, analysts warn bigger increases to come

Economists have warned that despite efforts to ease food shortages, China faces pressure for prices to rise across the board due to higher wages, costs for coal, iron ore and other industrial materials.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/Intl_Business/Chinas_inflation_hits_11-year_high_analysts_warn_bigger_increases_to_come/articleshow/2795297.cms

MS not haggling with Yahoo on buyout

Microsoft has cleared its stand that it is not negotiating with Yahoo over the software maker's rejected US$31-per-share buyout offer.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/Intl_Business/MS_not_haggling_with_Yahoo_on_buyout/articleshow/2796168.cms

Thomson wins US, EU approval to acquire Reuters

Approval of the acquisition, valued at 7.9 billion pounds follows Thomson's offer to allow rivals access to databases covering earnings estimates, broker research.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/Intl_Business/Thomson_wins_US_EU_approval_to_acquire_Reuters/articleshow/2796367.cms

Microsoft prepares for Yahoo bid to shareholders

Microsoft Corp. is getting ready to take its bid for Yahoo right to the Web portal's shareholders, even as analysts wait for a higher offer.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/Intl_Business/Microsoft_prepares_for_Yahoo_bid_to_shareholders/articleshow/2797063.cms

Airbus expects 700 aircraft orders in 2008

Airbus expects to win around 700 new orders for aircraft this year, about half of last year's intake, with more than 100 orders for its new A350 wide body plane.

Source :

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/Intl_Business/Airbus_expects_700_aircraft_orders_in_2008/articleshow/2797298.cms

Infotech firms reduce exposure to dollar

Indian technology and BPO players are beginning to succeed in their efforts to move away from contracts that specify payment in dollars.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/Infotech_firms_reduce_exposure_to_dollar/articleshow/2796512.cms

Tatas invest in business jet company

The Tatas are staging a slow and steady comeback into the aviation sector.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/Tatas_invest_in_business_jet_company/articleshow/2796479.cms

Tatas invest in business jet company

The Tatas are staging a slow and steady comeback into the aviation sector.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/Tatas_invest_in_business_jet_company/articleshow/2796479.cms

PFRDA seeks higher exemption limit

Sources said that the pension regulator PFRDA has also pushed for raising the overall investment limit under section 80C of the Income Tax Act beyond the present level of Rs 1.1 lakh.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/PFRDA_seeks_higher_exemption_limit/articleshow/2796461.cms

One beheaded for killing Indian, Yemeni

A Saudi citizen Rashed Rafeaa was executed in Jeddah, for shooting an Indian and a Yemeni during a robbery attempt.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Indians_Abroad/One_beheaded_for_killing_Indian_Yemeni/articleshow/2796123.cms

Mauritius PM visits ancestral home in Bihar

A rousing welcome was given to Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam at his ancestral village in Bihar's Bhojpur district.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Indians_Abroad/Mauritius_PM_visits_ancestral_home_in_Bihar/articleshow/2796990.cms

Indian grocer stabbed to death in Kuwait

An Indian grocer was fatally stabbed by some unidentified youths at his shop in Kuwait.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Indians_Abroad/Indian_grocer_stabbed_to_death_in_Kuwait/articleshow/2797410.cms

Indian jailed for sexual assault

Major Singh, an illegal migrant, was sentenced to 6 years in jail in UK for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Indians_Abroad/Indian_jailed_for_sexual_assault/articleshow/2797425.cms

Uranium seized at Indo-Nepal border

The police on Monday seized 4 kg of low-grade uranium and arrested six persons in Supaul district along the Indo-Nepal border.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Uranium_seized_at_Indo-Nepal_border/articleshow/2796587.cms

Hike for govt staff round the corner

The long wait of lakhs of central government officers and staff is about to end as the Sixth Pay Commission is expected to finalise its report "very soon".

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Hike_for_govt_staff_round_the_corner/articleshow/2796605.cms

CJI fumes over Teesta's article targeting SC

Setalvad drew sharp criticism from the Chief Justice for her article, which virtually blamed the SC for delay in hearing of bail pleas of accused in Godhra case.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/CJI_fumes_over_Teestas_article_targeting_SC/articleshow/2796616.cms

More hi-tech than Agni, Astra to take flight this year

After being in the doldrums for quite some time, India's first beyond visual range (BVR) air-to-air missile Astra is now finally set to take flight.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/More_hi-tech_than_Agni_Astra_to_take_flight_this_year/articleshow/2796620.cms

Delhi-Gurgaon toll plaza takes 10 min in place of 30 seconds

The agreement between the authorities and the tolling company is that no car in a cash lane should take more than 30 seconds to pass through.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Delhi-Gurgaon_toll_plaza_takes_10_min_in_place_of_30_seconds/articleshow/2796651.cms

Class X girl in coma after teacher hits her

Rinky Kaushik, 15, has been in coma for more than a month at a Delhi hospital, after being allegedly hit on the head by her teacher for refusing to attend his tuition classes.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Class_X_girl_in_coma_after_teacher_hits_her/articleshow/2796709.cms

Time to tell the teachers to spare the rod?

Despite clear instructions from the Centre to all the chief-secretaries to put a ban on the corporal punishment in the educational institutions, such cases are on a rise.

Soucre : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Time_to_tell_the_teachers_to_spare_the_rod/articleshow/2796822.cms

CBSE gets tough on internal checking

The move, says the CBSE, is a bid to contain the high marks that are routinely given by schools to students to help pass the exams.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/CBSE_gets_tough_on_internal_checking/articleshow/2796938.cms

Goa MLA charged with attempt to murder

Goa MLA Anatasio Monserratte was detained along with Mayor Tony Rodrigues on Tuesday night after a mob, led by him, attacked Panaji police station.

source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Goa_MLA_charged_with_attempt_to_murder/articleshow/2797712.cms

Abu Salem's former lawyer attempts suicide

Extradited gangster Abu Salem's former lawyer Pallavi Ashar allegedly attempted suicide by consuming sleeping pills at her residence in Mumbai.

SOURCE : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Abu_Salems_former_lawyer_attempts_suicide/articleshow/2797840.cms

Is Indian Premier League workable?

While IPL bidding will certainly change the way cricketers make money, it will also kill the sport the way we know it and lead to player burnout.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Is_Indian_Premier_League_workable/articleshow/2798412.cms

J&K TADA court awards 8-year jail to Pak terrorist

Sanaullah had crossed over to India illegally with the help of another accused Kehar, hailing from Haripur who died during the trial period.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/JK_TADA_court_awards_8-year_jail_to_Pak_terrorist/articleshow/2798768.cms

IAF to join US Air Force in a joint exercise in August

Six Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft from the IAF will take part in the world's toughest air exercise, 'Redflag', at the Nellis air base in the US.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/IAF_to_join_US_Air_Force_in_a_joint_exercise_in_August_/articleshow/2798823.cms

Centre sanctions Rs 8000 cr for flood management

With floods wreaking havoc every year across the country, the Centre has approved Rs 8,000 crore for flood management during the 11th Plan period.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Centre_sanctions_Rs_8000_cr_for_flood_management/articleshow/2796301.cms

President Patil gives nod to delimitation

Putting a final seal on the new shape of electoral constituencies, President Patil formally approved the delimitation of Lok Sabha and Assembly seats across the country.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/President_Patil_gives_nod_to_delimitation/articleshow/2796363.cms