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Hopes hinge on vital court decision
Naushad may loose his eye for a "crime" inflicted on a Saudi national. But for his family, he is the sole breadwinner.
Microsoft to invest $1.7 bn in India
Bill Gates said that Microsoft will scale up its India operations by increasing the headcount by 3,000, taking the total strength to 7,000.
Marriage at 18: To be or knot to be?
The government is considering a proposal to introduce a common age of '18 years' for both men and women to marry.
Babri dust refuses to settle down
Even before the dust from the destroyed 500-year-old structure begins to settle, politics of inquiries is on full throttle.
Cabinet approves Communal Violence Bill
Police officers and bureaucrats, who are often made victims of witchhunts after incidents of communal violence, can breathe now easy.
Al-Qaeda unsure over using women bombers
Having used them in the recent attacks in Jordan, al-Zarqawi thinks combat training for women would be a good idea.
Fired doctor threatens legal action
Dr Kalaniya, who was part of the President's medical team in Mumbai and who collapsed due to exhaustion, has been terminated by JJ Hospital without being given prior notice.
Politics will not pay: Pawar
The new BCCI chief said there will be no political interference in the cricket player's selection for matches.
After 21 years, justice is yet to be served
The protest has become a ritual for those who survived the worst ever chemical disaster in Bhopal in December 1984.
Matherani disclosure rocks Parliament
Following claims by Indian envoy to Croatia on Iraqi pay-offs, both Houses were thrown into turmoil on the Volcker issue.
Probe sought into IIT-K student's death
After the mysterious death of an IIT-K student, the Director of IIT has sought a probe into the matter.
Indo-Pak trade ties can reap $1 bn
If the efforts for mutual gain find roots in the economic sector, the Indo-Pak trade could reap gain of one billion dollar by 2006-07.
Nitish ready to tackle crime
The NDA government has formulated an action plan and will seek 50 more companies of central forces for crime control.
Mumbai packs a punch with lunch
On the World AIDS Day, two lakh Mumbaiites are getting something special for lunch. Dabbawallahs will serve the tiffin rapped with a message 'Dare to Care'.
Indian economy grows 8 pc in Q-2
The announcement comes a day after PM Manmohan Singh, said that India would achieve a 10 per cent growth rate within the next three to four years.
5.4-intensity tremor rocks J&K
A 5.4-magnitude tremor shook the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday morning. It was the third within four days.