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Sports culture lacking in India
Indians have taken de Coubertin’s words that the important thing in sport is not to win but to take part seriously.
Rise in pollution, rice in trouble
Pollution has stifled growth in India's rice harvest, cheating the staple crop of the rain, says a study.
Google takes technology to schools
Google Inc hopes to define far more of the world's computing experience with a helping hand from school children.
Mamata begins 'fast until death'
As Mamata Banerjee began an indefinite hunger strike, Rajnath Singh came in her support on the Singur issue.
Green veggies may cut skin cancer risk
Green vegetables contain nutrients boosting the skin's natural defence against sun damage, says study.
Muslim woman gives sex tips on TV
Heba Kotb answers questions from Muslims all over the Middle East about the most intimate bedroom issues.
SAD(A), Sena clash in Amritsar
A dozen people have been injured in a clash between members of the Shiromani Akali Dal(A) (SAD-A) and Shiv Sena supporters near Amritsar.
Rajiv assassination film to be out
The censors have given a go-ahead to the Tamil film Kutrapathrikai, which is based on Rajiv Gandhi's assassination.
Forbes-listed tycoon gets life for fraud
The youngest person on Forbes' list of China's richest people in '05, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Friday
Bipasha angry over split rumours
Bipasha Basu is angry over rumours about problems in her love life and her alleged split with John Abraham.
'Recognise madrassa degree for IAS'
Sachar committee has suggested degrees from madrassa be granted recognition for eligibility in defence, IAS & banking exams.
Mamata calls Bangla bandh on Thursday
The Trinamool Congress called a 12-hour 'Bangla Bandh' on Thursday with the 'moral' support of Congress.
Japan can make n-bombs, but won't now
Japan has the knowledge to make a nuclear weapon, but doesn’t have immediate plans to do so, says foreign minister.
BSNL's GSM quest receives jolt
BSNL contends that Motorola was not eligible as it failed to satisfy the techno-commercial aspect of the tender.
Nicole Kidman takes top spot in H'wood
Nicole Kidman was Hollywood's highest-paid actress in 2006, nudging Julia Roberts, from the top spot.
Tobacco not injurious in Big B's case
Superstar Amitabh Bachchan got an interim relief in a tobacco-related case.