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Business
'Indian Inc lack quality manpower'
SIPB clears 135 proposals for investment of Rs 71,289 crore
Investment boom unmitigated in 5 states: ASSOCHAM
Airtel subscriber base crosses 75 mn mark
Give tax holidays to private ITCs: FICCI
Coop banks decision to restrict loan affects farmers: Forum
CTT to impact Commodity Derivatives: CII
Empower all, not just a few:celebrities of the world of letters
Apollo Tyres unit shut down
Entertainment
Madonna sparkles on her 50th birthday party
Ronnie Wood's Russian lover crows about winning him
Prince Harry begged to be a bouncer at a club
Radcliffe's nude Broadway scenes delay sixth Harry Potter flick's release
Lindsay Lohan's first lesbian lover reveals all
Economic costs of cheating on a spouse differ for men and women
Dita Von Teese designs quick-release wornderbra, undies
Alfred Hitchcock may have made secret cameo appearance in drag
Peaches Geldof's new hubby "terrified" of meeting dad-in-law
Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi tie the knot
Splurging on food, travel makes you the happiest shopper!
The bizarre causes of feud between Oz couples
Craig may drive Ford's 'greencar' Ka in next Bond flick
Nandita Das' 'Firaaq', Priyan's 'Kanjivaram' at Toronto filmfest
'Too hot to handle' for 'Bigg Boss' makers, Sherlyn shown the door
Lack of money cause of unprofessionalism in Indian films: Mohanlal
TV series have perverted story-lines: Sen
Duffy is searching for Mr. Right
Madge not too old at 50, says British impersonator
Health
Kids with chronic ear infections likely to be obese in adulthood (Re-issue)
Amplifying cell death signals causes pre-cancerous cells to self-destruct
Keep hope to fight depression
Indian made AIDS vaccine safe in Ph I trial
Indigestion drugs can up brittle bone risk
Critical weakness in deadly cancer that primarily strikes infants identified
India
Manikarao Thakre nominated as president of Maharashtra Congress
''People Tribunal'' to record atrocities on minorities
Husband-wife commit suicide by consuming poison
Punjabi film director-actor Bhag Singh passes away
UHBVN disconnects over 80,000 consumers
Loot attempt in Chhattisgarh
Mega Star Chiranjeevi enters politics
Flood situation grim in Punjab as Army battles natures fury
Ahmed favours federal agency to tackle terrorism
Husband-wife consume poison to end lives
Lok Adalats held in a villages, 67 cases settled
Chhattisgarh govt employees to go on strike
SIMI activists sent to 14 day police custody
Governor reviews situation in Kashmir
Army called in for rescue operations in flood-hit areas of Punjab
Four injured as bus hits 3-wheeler on NH-I
District administration discuss 'UN challo' with Geelani
Confidence building measures important in Kashmir: Fernandes
Monsoon weak in over Karnataka
Malaria and diarrhoea toll reaches 110
BJP demands reduction of oil prices
Flood situation worsens as rain lashes UP
Farmers mahapanchayat at Ghori Bacheri village tomorrow
Two headmasters and clerk suspended for fake appointment of teachers
SC to rule on revival of dead matrimonial relationship
Flood situation grim in Punjab as army battles natures fury
Tata factory in Singur adds to economic prosperity of the region
Bollywood filmmakers experimenting with new genre of films
Kullu shawl to be patented
Devotees take holy dip to ward off negative effects of lunar eclipse
An Ayurvedic park for general awareness in Pune
Kerala connection of SIMI under investigation
Minorities feels more safe and secure: Venkaiah naidu
Lion kills child in Kashmir
Two injured in Kashmir accident
Andaman takes steps to strengthen air connectivity
Rashtriya Rifles Soldier commits suicide
Govt failed both at Centre and J&K: Venkaiah Naidu
UP: 5-day monsoon session from Aug 18
AISBOF on strike tomorrow against SBS, SBI merger
UP Police sezied fake Indian notes
Incessant heavy rains wreak havoc in UP villages
VCK Chief Thol Thirumavalavan turns 47
TN pays homage to Murasoli Maran
Greater Noida firing: Cop transferred
Fishermen discover ''floating rock''
Landslides damage several houses and roads in Kohima
NE SBI employees to go ahead with strike tomorrow
Abduction rumours create chaos in Midnapore
Congress worker shot in Hailakandi in Assam
Confidence building important in Kashmir: Minister
Three SIMI activists held in Baran
Mysore included in special circuit programme
SBI employees to go ahead with strike tomorrow
COP suspends two cops for bribery in AP
Congress worker shot dead in Hailakandi
3 held with Rs 10 lakh fake currency on Pak-border
Nine SIMI activists to be produced in court today
Gays in Mumbai protest social discrimination
12 villages submerged in flood hit Punjab
Yamuna river crosses danger mark in Delhi
JMM withdraw support from Koda Government in Jharkhand
Muslims appeal for peace in Kashmir valley
Forest Dept to issue notice to TTD for violation of sanctuary rules
JMM crucial meeting to decide on Koda's fate begins
IGNOU launches PG programme in Project Management
Weston unveils DVD player with SD card reader at Rs 2,390
Kalam behind Chiranjeevi's foray into politics
J&K Guv realises need for uninterrupted availability of imp items
Antony not to contest LS poll
Life remains paralysed due to strike in Kashmir
JMM withdraws support to Koda govt; CM refuses to resign
10-day monsoon session of Goa Legislative Assembly from tomorrow
Deshmukh's candidate appointed MPCC president
AP CM to meet PM, Sonia tomorrow
KMF's move to hike milk prices assumes political colour
Paswan demands ban on RSS
Seven SIMI activists held in Rajasthan
Muslims face discrimination in India: Shabana Azmi
HAL to set up its facility in Kerala
Six suspected Maoists arrested
Govr seeks political leaders help to restore peace
No proposal to privatise temples in K'taka: Minister
Five swept away by Teesta river
Couple nabbed for murder and lifting vehicles
Road Inspector posts to be filled in phased manner: Minister
Two killed in land dispute
Know more about Abu Bashar, Ahmedabad blast mastermind
Contraband seize in north Bihar
MUTSU appeals CM to fulfill his promises
Air Chief Marshal to visit Malaysia from Aug 18 to 20
Sivaprakasam Stapathi passes away
Bill to regulate private courier services soon: Raja
Twins sashay down the ramp in Nagpur
Charge sheet against Musharraf finalized by the ruling coalition
Court remands Ahmedabad blasts suspects to 14-day police custody
Migrant workers begin returning home from Kashmir
15 people including four policemen injured in clash
One killed in flash floods in Chandigarh
Madhu Koda govt reduced to minority as JMM withdraws support
PMK to organise seminar on farmers issues
8 injured as crackers burst in Chiru fans' rally
Two dead, two injured as car hits tree
Maoist dies in escape bid
One killed and 12 injured in Hazaribagh
Fertiliser dealers appeal militants to withdraw monetary demands
9 SIMI actvists sent to 14 days police remand
No 'privatisation' of temples in K'taka: Minister
Badal launches City Bus Service in Punjab
MP Police ready to hand over SIMI leader to Guj
TN will implement Hogenekkal project at any cost: Stalin
SLR weapon recovered in Doda
Puducherry govt launches website for NRIs
Hurriyat make slight change in tomorrow's UN march
Tripura CM demands modification of service rule for teachers
Hooda orders special 'girdawri' of flood hit areas
Two of family dead, 2 other injured as car rams into truck
SIMI activists to be produced in Court on Aug 17
CM surveys flood affected area in K'taka
Two of family killed, 5 injured in road accident
Shibu Soren set to meet Jharkhand Governor
Two die due to electrocution
BJP govt to ensure grand celebration of Mysore Dasara
Beijing Olympics highlights in Telugu at 2200 hrs
Rare parrots, black buck new entrants in Mysore zoo
Badal condoles death of Bhag Singh
MP govt in touch with Guj cops: CM
Two die trying to save buffalo
BJP asks PM to quit for not acting against Lalu who supports SIMI
Celebrations galore as Chiranjeevi announces entry into politics
Kodagu military legacy loses Army Major
Curfew relaxed in Kishtwar, lifted in Jammu
Body of Hizb militant recovered in Kashmir
SAYSS agitation to intensify with 'Jail Bharo Andolan' from tomorrow
Six killed in separate incidents in Kerala
Sabarimala Temple opens for 'poojas'
South-west monsoon weak over the state
AP: Decentralisation key to efficient administration
Two dead, one injured after falling into tank
NCP to launch agitation against vacation of Kushwaha residence
Only Tamil should be Pondy's CM: TTS
Two of family commit suicide
AP: Kakinada Port facing shortage of jetties
Rs 3,000 counterfeit notes seized, woman nabbed
Cycle bombs: compulsory registration in Guwahati
KMF move to hike milk prices assumes political colour
BSF gunned down two cattle lifters
Army battles natures fury in Punjab, two children washed away
BJP condemns BSP, SP for protecting SIMI
Chiranjeevi fields questions like seasoned politician
I-Day announcements of Nitish just an eyewash: CPI
Initiate purposeful dialogue without delay: PDP to Centre
Five, including 4 of family arrested in fake passport racket
Immigration policy to check HIV/AIDS needed in Goa: Shantaram
ICG rescues five Indian fishermen
Sharad Yadav in Nepal to participate swearing-in ceremony
Srilankan navy beat up Indian fishermen,torn nets in mid-sea
House caves-in; mother, son among 3 dead
Giving back land to the Amarnath Board only option: Sangharsh Samiti
People take holy dip as lunar eclipse passes-off
TNLA member held in heist case at Panruti
Aizawl police gives clean chit to Mizoram Minister in sex scandal
Major Sunil a torch bearer of Kodagu military legacy
Yeddyurappa held aerial survey of flood affected area
Torrential rains continue to lash HP
Hooda inaugurates power sub station
Cong 'Vishal Samagam' in MP
TV series have perverted story-lines: author
Most celebrated Mizo poet immortalised
Resolve J&K crisis before it gets too late: Omar Abdullah
Day 9: Shankaracharya's fast-unto-death continues
Bhanja Sena calls for Mayurbhanja bandh tomorrow
Communal clashes continue in northern Assam
Three members of a family commit suicide
Akali Dal reorganising process set in motion
Haryana's first agro mall project set in motion
Badal warns PM on Haryana Gurdwara Committee issue
Tollywood's affinity to politics was covert till NTR broke ground
1.20 crore families to be covered under Health Insurance: Paswan
Ailing passenger arrives dead at airport
Heavy rains likely in North East
Chakka jam in Assam on August 20
Light to moderate rains likely at Konkan, Goa, Ghat areas
Recruitment of police constables, bandsmen postponed
Aizawl police gives clean chit to Mizoram minister in sex scandal
AR seizes fake notes worth more than Rs seven lakh
Badal warns PM on Haryana gurdwara committee issue
Highway robbers loot tractor agency salesman
Madan Lal Dhingra remembered on martyrdom day
BJP wants land transfer as solution in J-K
International
8,200lb rubber band ball may create Guinness World Record
Customs and Excise officials caught working as hookers secretly
150 Army personnel under Lt Col for Prachanda's security
UAE's island dispute with Iran hots up
Bush under pressure to be tough with Russia
Mbeki talks tough with Mugabe over political stalemate in Zimbabwe
Now, shoes that change colour!
Court injunction prevents Oz man's willy from being cut by ex-lover!
Hip-hop classes to spark bored pupils' enthusiasm in learning!
Differences in Maoists alliance parties
Saakashvili signed 'different' ceasefire agrmnt on S Oss
Pak ruling alliance to flex its muscles on Monday
Self-exiled Ghous Ali Shah returns to Pak after seven years
UK has played no role in Musharraf's impeachment'
Pak charges India of releasing flood waters from East Punjab
Obesity surgery numbers skyrocket Down Under
1 in 3 Oz women drinks during pregnancy
Robert Hichens, the Titanic sailor who faced life-long humiliation
Nepal's three major parties agrees on CMP
Asfandyar Wali meets Zardari
US not thinking of giving asylum to Musharraf: Rice
Pak team to review prisoners' conditions in India
Taliban sets up parallel judicial system in Waziristan
India objects US additional 116mn grant to Pak
Indian leaders arrive in Kathmandu
One injured in bomb explosion at vice president's resident
Hasina's physician threatens to file suit against Home Adviser, IG
Art exhibition of artists from India and Bangladesh begins
New York India Day Parade honours Mahatma's principles
Oman town rocks to Bhangra music
Gilani releases 6 billion rupees for development works in Balochistan
Depressed Indian admitted to hospital after losing job
Nepal's major political parties differ over power sharing
Challenges remain for peace and democracy: Poudel
Sri Lankan troops capture rebel training complex
Musharraf should be seen to be making a graceful exit, says Pak analyst
Seven key charges against Musharraf, but will they stick, asks Pak editorial
Bush Administration abandoned Benazir: Ron Suskind
Pakistan to get a woman President?
Pak security forces continue shelling militant pockets in tribal areas
Pak Law Minister consolidates charge sheet against Musharraf
Musharraf may get indemnity if resigns
35 seconds to peel an orange?
Indo-Omani paintings exhibition opens
News
Hussey dreams off Australia twenty20 league
Sports
Gagan, Sanjeev fail again to qualify for finals
Technology
Woman lands in hospital after chicken attack!
Mini drug-producing biofactories built in yeast
Wind screens could save glaciers from melting
One of two mummified fetuses may be Tutankhamun's daughter, says scientist
Animal bones are better markers for environmental change than plants
Birds' singing ability may indicate their intellectual prowess
U.S. physicist develops 'electrifying' theory
'Virtual archaeologist' to shed new light on 3,500 yr old civilization
Study casts light on the psychology behind pupils who don't cheat
Star Trek warp drive comes closer to reality
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