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Live: Sonia discusses Women's Bill with PM
Fetched: March 9th, 2010, 3:42am EST
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Microsoft may launch Zune-like phone
Fetched: March 9th, 2010, 3:42am EST
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Microsoft is said to be partnering with a few ODM manufactures to create the Zune-like phone, which includes 720p HD video and at least a 5 mega pixel camera. -
Chandok thanks 'pillar of support' Ecclestone
Fetched: March 9th, 2010, 3:42am EST
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India's new Formula One entrant Karun Chandhok has thanked Bernie Ecclestone for helping him to fulfill his lifelong dream. -
Pix: SRK throws a party for Akon
Fetched: March 9th, 2010, 3:42am EST
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'At Infosys we focus on breaking the stereotypes'
Fetched: March 9th, 2010, 3:42am EST
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As part of our focus on women at workplace to celebrate International Women's Day we spoke to Infosys's principal diversity officer, Srimathi Shivashankar on how the company is encouraging women emerge as leaders as well as facilitating an inclusive work environment.
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Women's Bill: 7 MPs suspended for unruly behaviour
Fetched: March 9th, 2010, 3:42am EST
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Seven MPs were suspended for remaining part of the budget session for unruly behaviour in the House. -
Govt doesn't want to bulldoze passage of Women's Bill: Moily
Fetched: March 9th, 2010, 3:42am EST
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Government said it would hold a discussion on the Women's Reservation Bill in the Rajya Sabha. -
Consensus eludes parties' meet backing Women's Bill
Fetched: March 9th, 2010, 3:42am EST
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A meeting of political parties supporting the Women's Reservation Bill failed to evolve a consensus on a strategy on its passage in RS. -
BMW expose case: Anand tenders unconditional apology to SC
Fetched: March 9th, 2010, 3:42am EST
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Noted criminal lawyer R K Anand, who was held guilty of attempting to influence the course of justice in the infamous BMW hit-and-run case, has tendered an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court. -
Oz court adjourns toddler's death case till June 29
Fetched: March 9th, 2010, 3:42am EST
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The hearing of the case of Gursewak Dhillon, accused in the death of toddler Gurshan Singh Channa, has been adjourned till June 29. -
Maoists release abducted teacher in West Bengal
Fetched: March 9th, 2010, 3:42am EST
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School teacher and CPI (M) leader Ranjit Duley, who was kidnapped by the Maoists at gunpoint from a school in Bankura district on March 4, was released unharmed in West Midnapore district. -
Buenos Aires, Santiago move in Chile quake
Fetched: March 9th, 2010, 3:42am EST
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In a new research, scientists have shown how far South American cities moved in the massive earthquake that struck Chile on February 27.
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Ford launches hatchback Figo priced at Rs 3.5-4.48 lakh
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 3:15am EST
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Ford claimed that the car would give a mileage of 15.6 kilometre and 20 kilometre in every litre in the petrol and diesel versions. Ford Figo | GM Beat | Maruti Ritz | VW Polo
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Kapil Dev inducted into Hall of Fame
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 3:09am EST
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The former India captain played 131 Tests and 225 ODIs across a 16-year career, and is best remembered for leading India to victory in the 1983 World Cup.
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Sony to start selling 3D TVs in June
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 2:46am EST
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Sony Corp will launch 3D televisions in June, entering an increasingly crowded market that is betting the revolutionary TV will become the next hot product in the electronics industry.
India-The Times of India
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BJP not to vote on women's bill in RS without discussion
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 2:32am EST
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The BJP on Tuesday said it will not vote on the Women's Reservation Bill in Rajya Sabha without a discussion on it.
The Times Of India - Cities
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Ahmedabad: Lawyer suspended for vulgarity
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 2:25am EST
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A lawyer in Gujarat has been suspended from practicing in any court for three years on chrages of harassing a client's daughter through vulgar text messages.
The Times Of India - India Business
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BSE launches Sensex mobile streamer
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 2:13am EST
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The country's premier bourse, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), today launched its Sensex mobile streamer, a platform that would allow investors to access streaming Sensex data at their fingertips.
India-The Times of India
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R R Patil attends Mumbai terror attack proceedings
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 2:11am EST
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The prosecution today opened its final arguments against Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist in the Mumbai terror attacks. Maharashtra home minister R R Patil and minister of state for home Bagwe attended proceedings. -
Australian court adjourns Indian toddler's case till June 29
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 2:09am EST
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An Australian court in Melbourne today adjourned till June 29 the hearing of the case of Gursewak Dhillon, accused in the death of toddler Gurshan Singh Channa, with the prosecution seeking extra time to prepare evidence against him. -
Women's Bill row: 7 MPs suspended in Rajya Sabha
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:37am EST
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Seven MPs belonging to SP, RJD and LJP were suspended for disrupting proceedings in the Rajya Sabha over the Women's Reservation Bill. Parliament was adjourned till 2pm.
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Oil falls from 8-wk high on US stock build forecast
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:36am EST
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Oil slid on Tuesday as forecasts for growing US crude inventories tempered bullish sentiment about the global economic recovery.
Cricinfo India cricket news
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Warne gives thumbs-up for new franchises
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:29am EST
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Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne Monday has said the IPL's decision to add two new franchises for the fourth season will bring more sheen to the "bestselling brand of cricket"
The Times Of India - Cities
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BMW hit-and-run expose: Anand tenders unconditional apology to SC
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:16am EST
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Noted criminal lawyer R K Anand, who was held guilty of attempting to influence the course of justice in the infamous BMW case, has tendered an unconditional apology for all acts shown in the sting operation.
The Times Of India - Entertainment
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Mariah Carey not pregnant
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:09am EST
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Popstar Mariah Carey sis not expecting her first child with husband Nick Cannon. -
Vikram's hex appeal
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:48am EST
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Vikram Bhatt’s forthcoming film Shaapit incorporates Theban, or the Witches’ Alphabet. It is used in witchcraft to hide magical writing from prying eyes.
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Honda bike unit to set up second plant
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:44am EST
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Honda's India bike unit said it would build a second production plant in India with an annual capacity of 600,000 units for a total investment of Rs 4.7 billion.
India-The Times of India
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Women's Bill: Uproar in Rajya Sabha, House adjourned
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:31am EST
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Vice President Hamid Ansari adjourned the Rajya Sabha within minutes as members began to shout slogans against the Women's Reservation Bill. Lok Sabha was adjourned after similar protests.
Cricinfo India cricket news
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BCCI president wanted franchise auction postponed
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:28am EST
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Shashank Manohar's strong objection to the controversial clauses in the tender process on Sunday is believed to be the prime reason for the auction to be postponed to March 21
Infotech
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Hindrance in language? Google improves its translation tool
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:25am EST
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Google's quick rise to the top echelons of the translation business is a reminder of what can happen when Google unleashes its brute-force computing power on complex problems.
The Times Of India - Entertainment
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Dimpy gets drunk like Rahul: Nikunj
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:24am EST
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What was Rahul Mahajan really upto when the cameras weren’t rolling? Nikunj Mallik reveals all
India-The Times of India
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India, US to sign pact for boosting trade on March 17
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:11am EST
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The Framework for Cooperation on Trade and Investment, to be inked on March 17, seeks to facilitate trade and investment flows between the two countries, Indian Embassy spokesman Rahul Chhabra said.
The Times Of India - NRI News
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Indian-origin woman found dead near Chicago
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 11:57pm EST
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A 32-year-old Indian-origin woman, who was reported missing from Maine Township near here since January, has been found dead, according to police officials, who suspect it to be a case of suicide.
India-The Times of India
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Women's Bill: Lalu, Mulayam & Sharad Yadav meet PM Manmohan Singh
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 11:55pm EST
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Lalu Prasad Yadav, Mulayam Singh Yadav & Sharad Yadav, who are opposing the Women's Reservation Bill, met PM Manmohan Singh and informed him about their opposition towards the bill.
The Times Of India - Cities
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Britain advises tourists to adopt local dress in Goa
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 11:48pm EST
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Britain has begun advising its nationals to "observe and respect local dress and customs" while visiting Goa.
The Times Of India - India Business
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Rupee falls 3 paise to 45.55 a dollar
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 11:34pm EST
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The rupee eased by 3 paise against the dollar in early trade on Tuesday after a six-day rally on fresh capital outflows by foreign funds and a firm US currency. -
Sensex falls over 41 points on profit taking
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 11:28pm EST
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Sensex shed over 41 points in opening trade on Tuesday, snapping the two-session winning streak as investors sold stocks to book profits at existing levels amid a mixed global trend.
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Indians shine at MIT emerging technology meet
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 11:25pm EST
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The two-day conference traditionally held in the USA is being hosted in India for the second year in a row.
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Inflation seen moderating: Subbarao
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 11:17pm EST
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Inflation in India should moderate in the coming months and the central bank will ensure interest rate levels do not have a negative impact on the competitiveness of the economy, RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao said.
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Asia stocks pull back from 6-week highs
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 11:15pm EST
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Oil and higher-yielding currencies shrank from multi-week highs on Tuesday and Asian stocks drifted lower as investors paused in their recent chase for riskier assets.
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Daimler sells stake in Tata Motors: Source
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 11:02pm EST
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German carmaker Daimler sold its stake in India's Tata Motors through block deals of more than 24 mn shares, one source with direct knowledge of the transaction said.
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Bank of Rajasthan promoters banned
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 10:22pm EST
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Stock market regulator Sebi has banned 100 entities related to the Bank of Rajasthan (BoR), including several members from the Tayal family, the promoters of the bank, from all stock market-related activities.
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DGCA Diktat: 'Pilots must also switch off cells'
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 10:20pm EST
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From now on, passengers won’t be the only ones expected to switch off their mobile phones when an aircraft door shuts for take off.
India-The Times of India
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Maoists release kidnapped teacher
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 10:17pm EST
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School teacher and CPM leader Ranjit Duley, kidnapped by Maoists at gunpoint from a school in Bankura district on March 4, was released unharmed in West Midnapore district .
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Our plan superior to RIL bid: Lyondell
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 9:55pm EST
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LyondellBasell Industries said it rejected a purchase offer by Reliance Industries. because its own reorganisation plan is superior.
The Times Of India - Cities
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Tamil actress was a devotee, says ashram
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 9:28pm EST
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Inmates of Swami Nityananda's Dhyanapeetam Ashram are neither denying nor confirming whether it was indeed the swami with a Tamil actress in the video clippings. -
4 MP dists want to be part of Vid 'state'
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 9:22pm EST
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The all-party forum of the Vidarbha Rajya Sangram Samiti added a new twist to the separate state agitation by claiming that four adjoining districts of Madhya Pradesh, all within a two-hour drive from Nagpur, want be part of Vidarbha when its is granted statehood. -
15,000 buy forms for NIT's 250 low income homes
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 9:16pm EST
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A mad rush has ensued for buying 180 plots and 70 flats meant for economically weaker section (EWS) put up for sale by NIT at Chikhli near Kalamna APMC. -
Brothers in khaki to take on Naxals
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 9:11pm EST
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Their brothers had been gunned down in an ambush by Naxals on February 1 last year. Driven by patriotism, Ali Chouse Wadajkar and Santosh Pote wanted to join the police force in the footsteps of their siblings. -
Molecular therapy offers new hope
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 9:09pm EST
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If detected in time, breast cancer may be treated with the standard therapies of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. -
Maoists release headmaster
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 8:56pm EST
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Maoists released headmaster Ranjit Duley late on Monday in the jungles of Mahulbani, West Midnapore. -
Gangs using sex workers to trap truck drivers
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 8:53pm EST
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Some criminal gangs are using sex workers to trap long distance truck drivers and relieve them of their valuables, on NH-28 in Gopalganj district. And sometimes, the poor truck drivers and cleaners are even eliminated if they offer any resistance. -
Class XII CBSE examinee commits suicide
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 8:49pm EST
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In a shocking incident, Avinesh Kumar, a Class XII examinee of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bairagi, committed suicide outside the examination centre on Monday afternoon. Avinesh had earlier skipped the chemistry examination of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday morning. -
Policewomen will have to wait a little longer to take charge
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 8:47pm EST
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The Pune police did not make any formal announcement, as was expected, about appointing women senior police inspectors in charge of some police stations on the occasion of International Women's Day on Monday. -
Poisoned goats used to kill Ranthambore tigers
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 8:13pm EST
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A day after two tiger cubs were found poisoned to death on the outskirts of Ranthambore National Park, forest officials arrested two persons for killing them. The accused have allegedly confessed to their crime.
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Only miracle can save the women's bill now
Fetched: March 8th, 2010, 7:40pm EST
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There was shock within the non-Congress Members of Parliament to see how the government remained inactive within the Rajya Sabha when the Women's Reservation Bill was tabled on Monday. -
Lalu meets Prez to discuss women's bill
Fetched: March 8th, 2010, 7:40pm EST
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After his threat of withdrawal of support to the United Progressive Alliance government, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Monday met President Pratibha Patil and apprised her of his party's stand on the issue of the Women's Reservation Bill. Yadav, whose party, along with the Samajwadi Party, are strongly opposing the bill in its present form, told Patil that his party is not against the reservation for women. -
Ecclestone urges India to get behind Chandhok
Fetched: March 8th, 2010, 7:40pm EST
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Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has urged India to get behind Karun Chandhok when he makes his grand prix debut in Bahrain next weekend with the new HRT team. -
Delhi is the best city to live in India
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Delhi is the best Indian city to live in, while steel city Jamshedpur ranks lowest in the Liveability Index 2010 prepared jointly by CII and Institute for Competitiveness. -
Spotted: Sania, Neha Dhupia, Jackie & more
Fetched: March 8th, 2010, 7:40pm EST
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Celebs spotted at the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.
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On revolutionary day, RS at its worst
Fetched: March 8th, 2010, 7:39pm EST
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The timing couldn't have been better to set the ball rolling for Women's Reservation Bill - with a woman seen as the real power behind the government... -
Family gets Naxals call: Duley will walk free
Fetched: March 8th, 2010, 7:39pm EST
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The family of abducted headmaster Ranjit Duley had a reason to be happy on Monday as it received a call from Maoists in the evening that Duley will be released. -
SP, RJD withdraw support, BSP keeps cards close to chest
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Soon after the Women's Reservation Bill was tabled in Parliament, the Samajwadi Party (SP) and RJD said they were withdrawing support to the UPA government. -
Five-star hotels figure low on CISF list, will have to wait for security cover
Fetched: March 8th, 2010, 7:39pm EST
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The country's top five-star hotels wanting to have the Central Industrial Security Force provide security cover to their premises will have to wait longer. Having amended the CISF Act... -
CAT: Prometric blames virus, no software flaw
Fetched: March 8th, 2010, 7:39pm EST
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Prometric, the agency that conducted the computer-based Common Admission Test 2009, confirmed on Monday that it was a virus attack... -
Reality check: UNDP shows shocking gender disparity
Fetched: March 8th, 2010, 7:39pm EST
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India has the maximum number of women dying in the Asia-Pacific region because of discriminatory treatment in access to health and nutrition... -
Husain surrenders passport
Fetched: March 8th, 2010, 7:39pm EST
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Legendary painter M F Husain, who was recently granted citizenship by Qatar, has surrendered his Indian passport to the Indian embassy in Doha, Gulf Times reported Monday.
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Wipro Infotech to develop IT network to track frauds
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 7:31pm EST
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Govt has awarded an IT contract to Wipro Infotech to develop an IT network to track all irregular financial transactions. Latest at Infy, Wipro and TCS | India's top 10 BPOs
The Times Of India - Cities
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Opposition suspended for budget session
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 7:09pm EST
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In an unprecedented move, Haryana speaker HS Chatha on Monday suspended the entire opposition — comprising MLAs from INLD and BJP — for the remainder of the budget session after it disrupted the assembly proceedings over an adjournment motion on price rise. -
'Dreaded' MLA takes SSC exam with broken thumb
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:56pm EST
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There is an awe around the Majithia Girls High School at Ranavav in Porbandar district where BJP MLA from Kutiyana, Karsan Odedra, is writing his class X board exams as an external student. -
Railway contract bidder attacked by rivals
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:45pm EST
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Bidding for railway contracts at Divisional Railway Manager’s office in Secunderabad turned violent when a group of contractors attacked a fellow bidder and even pushed away police personnel.
India-The Times of India
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Govt loses nerve on day 1, to push women's bill today
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:44pm EST
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The government was preparing to make another bid on Tuesday to secure the passage of the bill which seeks to amend the Constitution and reserve 33% seats in all legislatures for women.
The Times Of India - Cities
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CBI sets 1-yr deadline to probe cases
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:43pm EST
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In a bid to restore some of the image it lost in cases like the Aarushi murder in Noida and the Sister Abhaya killing in Kerala, the CBI has set a one-year deadline to complete any probe. -
If it's Monday, it's got to be khadi in this varsity
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:36pm EST
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Since August last year when the Karnataka State Law University opened, everyone — students, teachers and administrative staff — wears khadi every Monday.
India-The Times of India
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'Pilots must also switch off cells'
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:31pm EST
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From now on, passengers won't be the only ones expected to switch off their mobile phones when an aircraft door shuts for take off. The government is making it mandatory for pilots in cockpits also to do the same.
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Govt looks to cut stake to let SBI hit D-Street
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:29pm EST
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With Govt's holding at 51%, the bank can raise up to Rs 20,000 crore. Financial Performance of Sugar Cos | Top 5 picks I Mid-term picks I Top gainers and losers
India-The Times of India
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Air India's all-woman flight a runaway success
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:28pm EST
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Flight AI-141 that took off from Mumbai airport early Monday, flying over 11 countries on its way to New York, almost made history — all women pilots, despatchers, check-in staff and pre-flight doctors.
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Cost-cutting: ICICI sells Prabhadevi property
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:24pm EST
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ICICI has sold a 13-storey residential building at Prabhadevi in Central Mumbai occupied by the bank’s top brass as part of a cost-cutting exercise.
India-The Times of India
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Clinical trials come out of closet in India
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:23pm EST
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Clinical trials in India are finally becoming transparent. There has been a dramatic increase in the number of trials that have got officially registered in Clinical Trials Registry-India (CTRI). -
Soon, unified health plan for country's poor
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:22pm EST
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The government is expected to launch a unified healthcare programme — the National Health Mission (NHM) — with a budgetary support of around Rs 15,000 crore. -
Desi swine flu vaccine ready for commercial use by April-May
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:20pm EST
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Pune-based Serum India's swine flu vaccine 'Fluvac' will be ready for commercial use by April-May, subject to all regulatory clearances. -
Orissa, Jharkhand cut neonatal mortality
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:19pm EST
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By simply "peer educating" and "talking out" problems, women's support groups in Jharkhand and Orissa have cut down neonatal rates by nearly 45% and postnatal maternal depression by 57%. -
Why the Northeast gulps cough syrup
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:16pm EST
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There's increasing abuse of cough syrups by drug addicts in the Northeast and Bangladesh, where seemingly innocuous looking bottles are smuggled through Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura. -
NBT survey sees English pip Hindi
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:14pm EST
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A recent internal Nav Bharat Times (NBT) survey revealed that none of the children of Hindi journalists and writers study in Hindi-medium schools.
The Times Of India - Cities
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Godman lured single women living in PGs
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:12pm EST
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According to Saket police, the self-styled godman Shiv Murat Dwivedi — alias Ichchadhari Baba — was taken to two of his biggest hideouts in the city, R K Puram and Safdarjung, after he returned to the capital from Chitrakoot.
India-The Times of India
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Sorabjee, 80, has seen Constitution stand test of time
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:11pm EST
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"Social justice, which is the signature tune of our Constitution, still eludes us. Vast disparities in wealth and income persist, " Soli Sorabjee said.
The Times Of India - Cities
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Monday? It's got to be khadi for law students
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:11pm EST
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You've heard of Friday dressing. Check out Monday dressing at the Karnataka State Law University here, thanks to the vice-chancellor's initiative.
India-The Times of India
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Deemed universities: SC defers hearing till mid-April
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:09pm EST
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Counsel for 44 deemed universities questioned the basis and jurisdiction of the panel to foray into an area statutorily reserved for UGC. -
Mamata to gain more prominence as UPA ally?
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:03pm EST
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Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee would also be pleased at the possibility of her importance as an ally growing in the UPA dispensation. -
Even sub-Sahara pips South Asia
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:01pm EST
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East Asia and the Pacific are pulling ahead of South Asia on most indicators of gender equality such as health, adult literacy and economic participation. -
Reservation biggest draw for women running for office: Study
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:59pm EST
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The constitutional amendment to reserve 33% of seats in Parliament and legislative assemblies for women has led to much concern over whether quotas amount to mere tokenism.
The Times Of India - Cities
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Shakeel's brother caught in Dubai
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:51pm EST
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Chhota Shakeel's brother Anwar Babu Shaikh, who was detained by the Dubai police on Sunday evening, was handed over to the Bahrain police. -
Break-in at Hema's house solved, 5 nabbed
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:47pm EST
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The city crime branch on Monday claimed to have solved the break-in at actress Hema Malini's weekend bungalow at Dindoshi, Goregaon, about a week ago with the arrest of five persons.
India-The Times of India
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RJD, SP MPs blacken Rajya Sabha image
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:42pm EST
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The long-held belief of Rajya Sabha being the House of solemnity and intellectual superiority can lay in rest as a stunned nation on Monday watched chairperson Hamid Ansari getting nearly assaulted by a bunch of Samajwadi Party and RJD members.
The Times Of India - Cities
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Raj Bhavan seeks boys to play games with VVIPs
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:30pm EST
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Are you a young male good at playing tennis and badminton? Are you game taking on VIPs on a court? And do you know English, Marathi and Hindi? Well, you could just be the candidate Raj Bhavan is looking for. -
'Duped' by sons, man in destitutes' home
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:28pm EST
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Sixty-two-year-old Chidambaram Iyer is one unlucky dad. A few weeks after being allegedly duped by his younger son (which TOI reported this January), the senior citizen was dumped by his elder son and is now being taken care of by a voluntary organisation that runs a shelter in Vikhroli.
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US man ran student visa fraud ring: Report
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:22pm EST
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A California man has been charged with heading a ring that helped dozens of Middle Eastern nationals obtain US student visas by passing English proficiency exams for them. -
US man ran student visa fraud ring: Report
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:22pm EST
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A California man has been charged with heading a ring that helped dozens of Middle Eastern nationals obtain US student visas by passing English proficiency exams for them.
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Oil touches 8-week high over $82 on optimism
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:10pm EST
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Oil rose touching an eight-week high in choppy trade as economic optimism outweighed the stronger dollar.
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L&T Power to step up capacity, in race to acquire coal blocks
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 4:59pm EST
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L&T Power Development Company to install power plants of 5,000 MW capacities by 2015 to cater to growing demand for electricity.