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Kalam asks students to call off stir
The quota row has finally reached the doors of Rashtrapati Bhawan. But the President has asked the students to call off their strike.
HC slams DDA for missing water bodies
DDA has to answer why 39 other water bodies were converted into public parks or encroached upon by vested interests.
Taliban raises its ugly head again: US
US military spokesman has said Taliban rebels have a hard-core group of fighters who are also recruiting locals.
Chinese went to school 1,200 yrs ago
Chinese archaeologists have uncovered a text written in ancient Chinese characters written some 1,200 years ago.
GAIL to take 70pc stake in Assam project
The Gas Cracker project will be implemented by a JVC to be promoted by GAIL with 70 per cent equity participation.
Medicos call for civil disobedience
The striking medicos have called for "civil disobedience" on Thursday. The move is being supported by the DMA and the IMA.
Delhi: Docs continue stir, thwart interviews
The medicos' strike against the government's reservation proposal entered the 13th day on Wednesday.
USA
USA, long considered a second-tier footballing side, were the semi-finalist of the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930.
Paraguay
Germany 2006 will be the sixth time that Paraguay will be talking pArt in the finals of a FIFA World Cup.
Stock market on mobile phones
Live Market Watch has launched a service that brings feed from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) right onto the mobile phone.
S Korea leader attacked at rally
South Korea's Opposition leader was attacked at a public rally. A man weilding a box cutter slashed her across her face.
Vit D intake helps lungs function well
A recent study suggests that teens with low dietary intake of vitamin D are likely to have low lung function.
Euphoria sings along with medicos
Euphoria joined medicos in their agitation against proposed reservation for OBCs in higher educational institutes.
Mkt crash: CPI-M blames UPA
CPI-M blamed the UPA govt for not taking adequate measures to check speculation by the FIIs and safeguard the interests of small investors.
No N-weapons for Iran: China, Germany
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she and the Chinese President have agreed that Iran must not have nuclear weapons.