Maoists kill school teacher in West Bengal!

The body of a school teacher, suspected to have been killed by Maoist guerrillas, was found in West Bengal`s trouble-hit West Midnapore district Tuesday, police said.
Source: Zee News : States | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:59 am

TRS activists torch Renuka Chowdhry`s office in AP!

TRS supporters on Wednesday attacked Congress leader Renuka Chowdhary`s office in AP.
Source: Zee News : States | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:59 am

Polling underway for second phase of Jharkhand elections!

Amid a poll boycott call by the Maoists, voting began for the second phase of Jharkhand elections Wednesday morning for 14 seats mostly situated in Naxal-hit areas.
Source: Zee News : States | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:59 am

Four soldiers killed in truck explosion in Jalandhar!

Four soldiers were killed Tuesday evening after an Army truck caught fire following an explosion in Jalandhar cantonment in Punjab.
Source: Zee News : States | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:59 am

CISF personnel killed in IED blast in Jharkhand!

Maoist rebels targeted a polling team killing one security man in Giridih district Wednesday morning as the second phase of polling for 14 of the 81 Assembly seats in Jharkhand began.
Source: Zee News : States | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:59 am

Fasting TRS chief given saline after his health deteriorates!

Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) president K Chandrasekhar Rao was on Wednesday administered saline after his health deteriorated following his fast-unto-death, official sources said.
Source: Zee News : States | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:59 am

Gujarat has potential to become top tourist destination: Modi!

Noting that Gujarat`s rich cultural heritage has the potential to make the state the world`s top tourist destination, CM Narendra Modi has said he was aiming at bringing a substantial amount of tourist money in the region.
Source: Zee News : States | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:59 am

Aamir Khan calls for truce with Shah Rukh Khan

The long standing 'animosity' seemed to be heading for a patch up when Aamir Khan apologised for some remarks about Shahrukh Khan on his blog.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:42 am

Video of Marylin Monroe smoking cannabis emerges

Shot at a private home in New Jersey, the film was tracked down by Monroe memorabilia collector Keya Morgan, who bought it for £1,65,000.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:41 am

Shah Rukh Khan spreads awareness on need to protect environment

Shahrukh Khan has called for mass awareness on environment protection by saying little drops of water make a mighty ocean.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:40 am

Isro earned over Rs100 crore from foreign satellite launches

Indian Space Research Organisation launched 12 foreign satellites during the last three years, including six nano satellites at a cost of Rs101.60 crore
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:38 am

Google offers publishers limit on free news access

The Web search giant said it would adapt its so-called First Click Free programme to prompt online readers to register or subscribe to a news provider's site.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:36 am

Kolkata Knight Riders gear up for third edition of the IPL

Dav Whatmore, the new coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders, is all set to learn from the mistakes of the past.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:35 am

Kiri Dyes at 52-week high on German buy plans

The stock finally ended at Rs 552, up 5% from its previous close. The counter witnessed trades of 821,983 shares on the BSE as compared to the two-week daily average traded volumes of 87,301 shares.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:34 am

Fedders Lloyd bags Rs 120 cr power project order

Air conditioner maker Fedders Lloyd Corporation today said it has bagged an order worth nearly Rs 120 crore from Madhya Pradesh Poorv Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran, Jabalpur (MPPKVV) for supply and installation of high voltage distribution systems in various districts of Madhya Pradesh.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:30 am

Misbah's 'experience' and 'safe hands' to boost Pak team's spirits ahead of 2nd test

Misbah-ul-Haq has joined the Pakistan team ahead of the second Test match starting at the Basin Reserve here on Thursday.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:30 am

Bharati Ship extends gains after ABG exit

Bharati Shipyard finally settled at Rs 178, up 10.5% from the previous close. The counter winessed trades of 1.23 million shares as compared to the two-week daily average traded volumes of 95,067 shares on the BSE.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:30 am

Sugar production may fall below 16 mn tons in 2009-10: ISMA

Sugar output in India, the world's second largest producer of the sweetener, may fall a tad short of the earlier estimate of 16 million tonnes in 2009-10 season, an industry body said today.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:28 am

Ian Thorpe's trim physique creates a buzz in Sydney

Ian Thorpe's newly trim physique created a buzz, with fans quick to dream that the champion swimmer is in training for a comeback.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:28 am

India, Russia to ink key pacts during PM's Moscow visit

Key agreements includes those on extension of the long-term defence cooperation programme beyond 2010 and construction of four more nuclear reactors at Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:26 am

Michael Vaughan blasts 'cocky' Proteas

Michael Vaughan has warned South Africa to abstain from its "cocky jibes", saying that they will backfire against the visitors.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:26 am

Obama steers clear of Indo-Pak issues in his Af-Pak policy

US President Barack Obama steered clear of Indo-Pak issues while unveiling his new momentous Af-Pak policy, but he consulted Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh while formulating his strategy.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:23 am

IAF checks its fighter planes following Jaisalmer crash

New Delhi, Dec 2 : An Indian Air Force (IAF) official today said that the IAF is carrying out a check on each of it's aircraft following the Sukhoi fighter jet crash in Jaisalmer.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:20 am

Jaiprakash Asso commissions Rs 1,500-cr cement unit in Guj

Diversified business house Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) today commissioned a Rs 1,500 crore cement facility in Gujarat with an annual capacity of 2.4 million tonnes.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:20 am

Rahul Gandhi to campaign in Jharkhand Friday

Ranchi, Dec 2 (IANS) Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi will campaign in Jharkhand Friday, a party leader said here Wednesday. He is scheduled to campaign in the constituencies that go to the polls Dec 8 in the third of the state's five-phase assembly elections.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:20 am

Bajaj November sales zoom 73 percent

Mumbai, Dec 2 (IANS) The country's second-largest motorcycle maker, Bajaj Auto, Wednesday said its sales surged 73 percent in November to 276,759 units as against 159,747 units sold in the same month last year.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:20 am

Bitter memories for players at Bangalore meet

Bangalore, Dec 2 (IANS) Physcially challenged sportspersons who took part in an international meet here are going back with bitter memories of dirty stadiums, cramped toilets, lack of ramps and poor coordination.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:20 am

Chidambaram favours 'quite talks' to resolve Kashmir problem

New Delhi, Dec 2: Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday told members of the Rajya Sabha that he favoured for a 'quite dialogue' with a faction of the All Party Hurriyat Conference.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:20 am

Lithuania seeks business tie-ups in India

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Lithuanian foreign minister Vygaudas Usackas, who is on his maiden visit to India, is looking at forging strong ties between the two nations, especially in tourism, business and infrastructure. He is scheduled to meet the Indian foreign minister S.M. Krishna Thursday evening.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:20 am

WB may up lending 3 times to $7 bn to India this FY

The World Bank is expected to increase its lending to India by over three times to USD 7 billion in 2009-10 compared to the average $2.3 billion for the last four financial years.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:15 am

Lingerie shopping made easy & 'sexy'

Lingerie shopping made easy & 'sexy'
Source: The Times of India | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:14 am

Google offers publishers limit on free news access

LONDON (Reuters) - Google is offering news publishers a way to attract paying subscribers without having to remove their content from Google News search results, after some media companies accused it of profiting from their online news.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:13 am

Teacher arrested for making porn clip

Lucknow, Dec 2 (IANS) A teacher and three others have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur district on charges of making a pornographic clip of a girl student, police said Wednesday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:10 am

Border trade at Nathu La ends on sluggish note

Nathu La (Sikkim), Dec 2 (IANS) Trade between India and China through the fabled Silk Road has ended for 2009 after registering business worth Rs.9 million since May.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:10 am

Arrests in Maoist violence rises to 72

Bhubaneswar, Dec 2 (IANS) One more person was arrested Wednesday for his involvement in the alleged Maoist-backed violence in Orissa's Koraput district, taking the total arrests to 72.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:10 am

EPFO may buy long-term govt bonds from sec markets

The retirement fund manager EPFO will soon be allowed to purchase long-term government bonds with maturity of 10 years or more from the secondary market.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:07 am

Bomb kills one outside Pakistan naval headquarters

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A suicide bomber blew himself up outside Pakistan's naval headquarters in Islamabad on Wednesday, killing a guard and critically wounding two navy soldiers.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:04 am

ISRO earned Rs 100 cr from foreign satellite launches

ISRO earned over Rs 100 crore in the last three years by launching satellites of other countries, Minister of State in PMO Prithviraj Chavan told the Lok Sabha today.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:00 am

Flawless Diamond bags Rs 18 cr order

Jewellery maker Flawless Diamond (India) today said it has bagged an order worth Rs 18 crore from Dubai-based Sidhh Jewellers for its newly launched gold jewellery.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:00 am

BSNL's Zain acquisition plan on hold

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) State-run telecom major Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) Wednesday said its plan to acquire Kuwait-based Zain Telecom has been put on hold.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:00 am

Talks with Naxals if they abjure violence: PC - IBNLive.com


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Talks with Naxals if they abjure violence: PC
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READY TO TALK: Home Minister P Chidambaram in Rajya Sabha says the Government wants Naxals to lay down arms. New Delhi: The Government reiterated on Wednesday that it was ready to talk to Naxals if they laid down their arms. ...
No Cabinet minister supports Naxal violence: ChidambaramExpressindia.com
Government favours quiet talks on Kashmir: ChidambaramHindustan Times
'No talks with Naxal groups till violence persists'Press Trust of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:45 am

Dilshan hits 99 not out but India strike back

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Sri Lankan opener Tillakaratne Dilshan hit a belligerent 99 not out but a second session rally by India halted the visitors' charge on the opening day of the third and final test.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:40 am

Telangana fallout: Politician's homes, offices attacked - NDTV.com


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Telangana fallout: Politician's homes, offices attacked
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In a space of two hours, two separate attacks, allegedly by supporters of the Telangana movement, have taken place in Khammam in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. First, the house of former union minister Renuka Chowdhury was vandalised. ...
Telangana Rashtra Samiti activists attack Congress leaders' office in AndhraDaily News & Analysis
Action against those behind attack: RosaiahTimes Now.tv
TRS activists torch Renuka Chowdhury's officeTimes of India
India Today -BreakingNewsOnline. -Express Buzz
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Source: Nation - Google News | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:38 am

What loss? Air India big shots get upgrade to luxury

AI may be battling for survival but its top executives will continue getting royal treatment. The diktat making it mandatory for senior officials to fly only economy class has been reversed in the latest order.
Source: The Times of India | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:37 am

One killed as Jharkhand records 21% voting till noon - Times of India


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One killed as Jharkhand records 21% voting till noon
Times of India
RANCHI: Maoist guerrillas killed one security personnel in Jharkhand's Giridih district on Wednesday during the second phase of assembly elections which saw 21% voting till noon, an official said. The state Election Commission said Koderma constituency ...
India troops die in Maoist blastsBBC News
CISF jawan killed in blast during polling in JharkhandPress Trust of India
Dhoni batting for EC in JharkhandEconomic Times
Sify -Zee News -Indian Express
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Source: Nation - Google News | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:29 am

World Bank loans seen at $7 bln this year - finance ministry

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The World Bank has committed to increase its lending to India to about $7 billion this year from an average $2.3 billion in the previous four years, the finance ministry said in a statement.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:27 am

Pranab promises justice to Sikh riot victims - IBNLive.com


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Pranab promises justice to Sikh riot victims
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New Delhi: Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday promised to consult Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to decide what could be done to punish the guilty in the anti-Sikh violence of 1984. Mukherjee, who is also leader of the Lok Sabha, ...
Anti-Sikh riots one of the most tragic events, says PranabHindustan Times
Plea for justice to 1984 Sikh victims echoes in Lok SabhaMyNews.in

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Source: Nation - Google News | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:24 am

Obama faces tough sell with Afghan troop plan

WASHINGTON/KABUL (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's national security team heads to Congress on Wednesday to sell lawmakers on his dramatic escalation of the Afghan war, which

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:23 am

EXCLUSIVE - India's provisional CO2 cut target at 24 pct by 2020

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India thinks it is possible to cut its carbon intensity by 24 percent by 2020 compared with 2005 levels, according to provisional government figures obtained by Reuters on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Dec 2009 | 1:57 am

Ash, Kat, Deepika strike a classic pose


Source: The Times of India | 2 Dec 2009 | 1:39 am

Toxic gas effects may be seen in future generations - Times of India


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Toxic gas effects may be seen in future generations
Times of India
BANGALORE: The deadly methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas released by the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal this day 25 years ago affected even the unborn, researchers say. The toxic gas altered the immune system of those who were still in their mothers' ...
Bhopal: Bearing the brunt for 25 yearsZee News
Bhopal poison still lingersCalcutta Telegraph
'Chronic toxicity from Union Carbide'Indian Express
Daily News & Analysis -Hindustan Times -BBC News
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Source: Nation - Google News | 2 Dec 2009 | 1:36 am

Army chief asks media not to prejudge senior army officers - Economic Times


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Army chief asks media not to prejudge senior army officers
Economic Times
MEERUT: The Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor on Wednesday went on the defensive on the Sukhna land scam asking the media not to prejudge judgement senior army officers. Interacting with the media here, General Kapoor said: "Its premature to jump into ...
Top General indicted in land scam after phone records produced in Army courtExpressindia.com
Land scam: Army chief cautions against media trialIndia Today
Ministers vows 'fitting action' against guilty generalsSify
Deccan Herald -Times Now.tv -Times of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 2 Dec 2009 | 1:26 am

Efforts now to bring medal to India - Times Now.tv


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Efforts now to bring medal to India
Times Now.tv
Himachal Pradesh police say they are doing all they can to bring Indian World War II hero Naik Kripa Ram's George Cross medal back to India, a day after the auction house Dix Noonan Web in London called off its auction. There has been no word so far ...
George Cross medal taken off auctionTimes of India
George Cross not to be auctionedIndian Express
Medal theft: Himachal police claim 'major breakthrough'Sify
DailyIndia.com -Thaindian.com -Press Trust of India
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Source: Nation - Google News | 2 Dec 2009 | 1:16 am

Sukhna land scam: Wrong to prejudge Generals, says Army chief

Army chief General Deepak Kapoor today went on the defensive on the Sukhna land scam asking the media not to jump into any conclusions as it amounts to character assassination of senior army officers.
Source: The Times of India | 2 Dec 2009 | 1:12 am

Green cover rises in leafy Chandigarh

Living up to its reputation of being the greenest city in India, Chandigarh has recorded an increase of nearly three percent in its green cover, an official said Wednesday.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Dec 2009 | 1:01 am

Talks with Maoists if they abjure violence: Chidambaram

The Indian government reiterated Wednesday that it was ready to talk to Maoist guerrillas if they laid down their arms.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Dec 2009 | 1:01 am

Defence, trade on agenda during Indian PM's Russia visit

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh leaves for Russia Sunday for the annual summit talks with President Dmitry Medvedev, with expansion of civil nuclear ties, new defence deals and boosting trade high on the agenda.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Dec 2009 | 1:01 am

Green buildings catching up fast in India

The green building concept is swiftly catching up in the country partly because of government sops and partly because of the marketing strategy of real estate developers to get customers -- and everyone is now busy linking it to climate change.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Dec 2009 | 1:01 am

One killed as Jharkhand records 21 percent voting till noon

Maoist guerrillas killed one security personnel in Jharkhand's Giridih district Wednesday during the second phase of assembly elections which saw 21 percent voting till noon, an official said.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Dec 2009 | 1:01 am

George Cross medal recipient now fights another battle

She is now fighting a different battle, a battle to get the gallantry medal awarded to her husband posthumously back to India.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Sukhoi fleet grounded after Monday crash

The entire fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) frontline fighter jets Sukhoi-30 MKI has been grounded following a crash Monday, an official Wednesday said.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Even US thinks India behind Afghan insurgency: Gilani

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that not only he but also US think tanks believe the Indian intelligence service is behind 'a lot of interference in Afghanistan'.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 2 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

ULFA's Rajkhowa arrested in Bangladesh, say sources - Hindustan Times


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ULFA's Rajkhowa arrested in Bangladesh, say sources
Hindustan Times
Arabinda Rajkhowa, chairman of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), and its publicity secretary Apurba Baruah have been arrested in Bangladesh, informed sources said on Wednesday. Both are expected to be in India's custody soon, ...
ULFA chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa arrested in BangladeshExpressindia.com
Assam: ULFA chief Rajkhowa arrestedMyNews.in
ulfa's Rajkhowa arrested in Bangladesh, say sourcesIndia Business Blog (blog)
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Source: Nation - Google News | 2 Dec 2009 | 12:57 am

All-party team for Copenhagen

NEW DELHI: Even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is yet to decide on his visit to Copenhagen for the climate change meet beginning next week, India will send an all-party team of Parliamentarians there. It will not be part of the ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

Central team may visit a few districts of West Bengal: Chidambaram

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Tuesday said the Central team sent to West Bengal may visit a few violence-affected districts of the State. The team was holding discussions in Kolkata with the State Chief Secretary and ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

Vijayalakshmi files nomination

24 Ministers turn up at Pulivendula
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

Exhibitors threaten to stop screening films

HUBLI: The Karnataka Film Exhibitors Federation (KFEF) has decided to stop screening films from December 15 if the order on getting “No-objection Certificate” (NoC) from the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) for renewal of ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

Pranab has a run-in with Left

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday had a run-in with the CPI(M) in the Rajya Sabha over an interjection by one of its members and deftly deflected criticism by the Left parties of the government’s disinvestment ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

Low-priced vegetable kits in cities

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Agriculture Department has set in motion a three-week programme to provide vegetables at subsidised rates in five cities in the State to control the rising trend in vegetable prices. Vegetables that together cost ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

It’s for IIMs to find out, we can’t interfere, says Sibal

NEW DELHI: After receiving a report from the convener of the Common Admission Test for admission to the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal on Tuesday said dry runs ought to have been ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

159 candidates file papers for Council polls; scrutiny today

BJP has fielded candidates in 24 constituencies
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

War-displaced camps thrown open

Free movement facilitated; resettlement by January 31
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

Naidu to meet Mulayam, Chautala

HYDERABAD: Telugu Desam Party president, N. Chandrababu Naidu is again leaving for New Delhi on Wednesday, for the second time in a week, to meet leaders other than those from Left parties to drum up support for campaigning against ...
Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 2 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

Ben Kingsley seeks Indian money for "Taj" in downturn

PANAJI (Reuters Life!) - British actor Ben Kingsley, best known for his Oscar-winning role as Mahatma Gandhi, is looking to India again, this time for financing for another historic Indian role -- Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 Dec 2009 | 11:38 pm

Effects of toxic gas may be seen in future generations in Bhopal

The deadly methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas released by the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal this day 25 years ago affected even the unborn, researchers say.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 1 Dec 2009 | 11:03 pm

Delhiites have misty morning, warm day

The mist early morning may have given the impression of a cold day ahead. But with temperatures recorded above average Wednesday, it is a warm day for the capital's residents.
Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 1 Dec 2009 | 11:02 pm

Telangana: TRS activists torch Renuka Chowdhury's office

Telangana Rashtra Samiti activists set ablaze Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury's office. Renuka is against the demand for a separate Telangana state.
Source: The Times of India | 1 Dec 2009 | 10:20 pm

Abhishek will make a great Pa: Aishwarya

Aishwarya Rai says she is fully convinced that actor-husband Abhishek Bachchan will make a good father in real life because he is so "real and rooted".
Source: The Times of India | 1 Dec 2009 | 10:08 pm

IFFI revives century-old movie "magic lantern"

PANAJI (Reuters Life!) - Long before the lights, cameras and the action came to Bollywood, a family armed with a "magic lantern" breathed life into stories from Hindu mythology to audiences across the country.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 Dec 2009 | 10:06 pm

Gold hits record highs tracking global leads

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India February gold struck a fresh record high of 18,083 rupees per 10 grams on Wednesday tracking global leads and a weaker dollar.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 Dec 2009 | 9:42 pm

Women 'happier with life than men'

Women get more pleasure out of life than men - but only by 15 minutes a day, says a new study.
Source: The Times of India | 1 Dec 2009 | 9:35 pm

Jet Airways mid-air test almost crashed plane

A Jet Airways flight coming in to land in Mumbai in Oct lost height faster than the prescribed rate of descent as the auto-pilot tripped, the flight director disappeared and the ground-proximity warning system went off.
Source: The Times of India | 1 Dec 2009 | 9:17 pm

Bollywood's hotties drool over Robert Pattinson


Source: The Times of India | 1 Dec 2009 | 9:08 pm

Obama urges Pakistan to fight "cancer" of extremism

WEST POINT, N.Y. (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday the United States would not tolerate Pakistan allowing its territory to be a safe haven for militants and urged Islamabad to fight the "cancer" of extremism.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 Dec 2009 | 7:01 pm

Kingfisher pilot sets off hijack alarm by mistake

A Kingfisher flight from Hong Kong sounded a hijack alarm just while it made a landing at Mumbai airport on Tuesday evening.
Source: The Times of India | 1 Dec 2009 | 4:54 pm

Convey positive messages, President tells media - Hindu


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Convey positive messages, President tells media
Hindu
HYDERABAD: Media must search for and find a balance between portrayal of negative and positive happenings in society. Its function as a social catalyst was so powerful that it imposed an obligation on it to profile issues of equity and empowerment of ...
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Source: Nation - Google News | 1 Dec 2009 | 2:27 pm

Day 4: Online CAT exam cancelled in 6 centres - IBNLive.com


Day 4: Online CAT exam cancelled in 6 centres
IBNLive.com
For the fourth straight day online common admission test was disrupted and cancelled in atleast 6 centers. This means that one in five students hasn't been able to take the test. Online CAT has foxed even the Union HRD ministry. ...
IIM hopefuls can aspire to better chancesTimes of India
Are IIM Directors contemplating a paper-based retest? They should!PaGalGuY.com
iims' CAT fails test of integritydomain-B
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Source: Nation - Google News | 1 Dec 2009 | 12:55 pm