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Anand beats Nielsen, back in lead
Viswanathan Anand showed bounced back with a 1.5-.5 win against Peter Heine Nielsen to lead after nine rounds of the 15th Amber Blindfold and Rapid Chess Tournament.
RBI hikes FCNR deposit rates by 25 bps
A day after bankers met the RBI to find solutions to a liquidity crunch, the RBI revised the interest rates ceiling with FCNR deposits.
Are you ready for the solar eclipse?
There's a solar eclipse scheduled for March 29 and tourists and scientists are gathering at spots around the world for the solar show.
Centre to SC: Islamic law under study
The Centre assured the Supreme Court that it was looking into the issue of alleged existence of Islamic and Shariat courts in the country.
Different Strokes
Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsLife is always about comparisons...differences...about choosing between one and another... There seems to be no constant...no sameness...at every stage an option Wh...
A Political Googly
Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsIt is high season among MPs for an absurdist drama of staggering proportions. When the Congress petitioned the Election Commission seeking Jaya Bachchan's disqualif...
Charles, Camilla find India exciting
Asked what he finds most exciting about India, the visitor in India for the second time in three years said "Indian people".
Jharkhand govt's future uncertain
Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda along with senior BJP leader Karia Munda are among those whose names have been sent to the EC.
RCA XI pip England by five runs
The local team made a competitive 260 for 6 in their stipulated 50 overs before bowling out the visitors for 255 in 49.5 overs.
In Britain, dial N for nude
Okay, so no one can see you over the phone, but is that a license to shed all while buzzing the rest of the world?
Learn how not to feel alienated
What do you do if you encounter an alien? And what if one fine fine day, you spot a flying saucer? A college in Russia teaches you how to deal with such paranormal activity.
ETA begins its cease-fire in Spain
Streets around Spain were quiet, with no celebrations reported, despite the historic nature of the cessation of violence.
UPA shelves bill on Office of Profit
Meanwhile in a new development, Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee rejected the demands for his resignation.
hide & seek
Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsI have never understood this. Everyone celebrity loves to hide their private life, more so if its colourful too. Be it politicians, cricketers,filmstars,criminals o...
'Sorry Sonia ji, we aren't impressed!'
Suprisingly, most readers consider the step as a ploy to earn political mileage in the upcoming Assembly elections.
This is a great sacrifice: Congress
Congress reacted with utter shock and bewilderment at their Chairperson's decision to resign as the Member of Parliament.