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Champions Trophy Deferred; Not Scrapped

Sreelata Yellamrazu — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:48:47 +0000

Why is this decision not surprising? Once again the ICC has chosen the most facile ground to avoid getting into a war that it cannot win. It would be fair to say that the decision was made for them rather than being made. If anything, it...

The worlds oldest man dies at the age of 138

Kezia — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:57:00 +0000

A great-grand father believed to be the world’s oldest man has died at the age of 138.

2 persons questioned in connection with Jaipur blast

Sharmila Chakravorty — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:35:58 +0000

Police in connection with the Jaipur serial blasts on Monday questioned two persons, including a medical student, official sources said. Police summoned them on the basis of clues provided by some of those arrested for alleged involvement in...

SIMI ban lifted, govt fails to furnish enough evidence

Kamal Kishore — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:04:21 +0000

A Delhi High Court tribunal on Tuesday ordered the ban on the Students’ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) to be lifted. The court said the government has not furnished enough evidence to prove SIMI is an unlawful organisation. The decision...

Innovative way of reducing the colossal waste of water

Nishi Roy — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:53:34 +0000

Did you know that in Jaipur devotees bathe Lord Shiva’s idols and lingas with over 50 lakh litres of water everyday during the monsoon? Purushttom Gaur, has a very innovative and eco-friendly solution for this colossal...

Low-caste Indian group ends weeks of protests

AP — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:51:46 +0000

Leaders of one of India’s lower castes reached an agreement with the government of a western Indian state on Wednesday, officials said, ending weeks of often violent protests.The Gujjar tribe began protesting on May 23 to demand that the...

Jaipur blasts suspect held in Delhi

Nitesh — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:42:10 +0000

A man suspected to be involved in the Jaipur serial blasts, which killed over 60 people and injured more than 200, was arrested here late Wednesday, police said.

IPL to donate Rs 60 mn for Jaipur blast victims

Bijoy — Sat, 17 May 2008 04:54:30 +0000

The eight franchisee owners and sponsors of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have decided to donate Rs 60 million for the victims of the serial bombings that rocked the city on Tuesday. “The eight franchisees and five sponsors of the league...

India issues blast suspect sketch

Elias — Thu, 15 May 2008 11:19:50 +0000

Police in India have issued a sketch of a man whom they want to question in connection with one of the attacks that hit the city of Jaipur this week.

Terrorists fast targeting holy places

Sanjana — Thu, 15 May 2008 04:22:45 +0000

Holy places are fast turning out to be hottest target for terrorists. Miscreants take advantage of overcrowded places occupied by innumerable shops selling flowers, items required for religious occasions and beggars and destitutes and...