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Afghan Parliament convenes
Inaugurating the first session of Parliament former king Zahir Shah said Parliament was a "step toward democracy".
Google goes mobile with Gmail
Google's Gmail e-mail service provides mobile phone subscribers with quick access to their e-mail in the US.
Fresh WTO protests in Hong Kong
Over one thousand demonstrators marched through Hong Kong on Sunday to protest against world trade talks.
Big money is riding on Big B
A lot of producers' money is riding on Amitabh Bachchan, not to mention ad endorsements and the popular game show KBC 2.
Biocon lowers profit guidance
Biotech giant Biocon has lowered its profit forecasts for the current fiscal. It says profits may fall a bit due to higher depreciation charges.
Iraq pullout conditional: Australia
Australia has an exit strategy for its forces in Iraq but the withdrawal of troops would be based on conditions and not on any deadline.
Govt reboots quota bill for OBCs
The UPA is desperately trying to redraft the bill for reserving seats for ST/SCs so that OBCs can also be included.
PG ratings help you live safe
The Ministry is planning to provide star ratings to the various paying guest accommodations in the national capital to check on their credentials.
Isha Koppikar purrs for PETA
Baring her teeth through the bars of a tiny cage and dressed in a leather cat suit, actor Isha Koppikar on Tuesday purred for a cause.
Dykes on Bikes is a trademark now
Lesbian motorcycle enthusiasts in San Francisco have won their fight to trademark the name Dykes on Bikes.
Good news for aspiring judges
Good news for lawyers and aspiring judges. The SC has suggested to bring down the minimum age limit for the High Court judges to 38 from 45.
65 school kids killed in Nigeria jet crash
A Nigerian passenger jet crashed Saturday in the southern city of Port Harcourt killing 103 people. Seven weeks ago 117 people were killed in another crash.
Kiwis run-chase has Kangaroos hopping
New Zealand entered into the rcord books when they scored a world record 332 runs to beat their trans-Tasman rivals Australia.
Train with relief supplies stranded in Pak
An Indian train carrying relief supplies for quake victims has been stranded in Lahore since November over payment of customs duties.
After Baaz, cyclone Fanoos heads for TN
the cyclonic storm Fanoos was 800 km East-Southeast of Chennai on Wednesday and overnight it now lay east southeast of the metropolis.
Indian eves win series against England
England had themselves to blame as the batswomen played reckless shots and slumped to their lowest total ever of 58 runs.