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The Times Of India - Cricket - News
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Paranavitana helps lift Sri Lanka after early blows
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 3:42am EDT
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Tharanga Paranavitana scored an unbeaten 57 to help Lanka recover from a poor start and reach lunch on 104/3 on day 1 of the opening Test against Pak. -
Kevin Pietersen is world's best batsman: Australian players
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 3:42am EDT
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A majority of the players contracted to Cricket Australia have described England's Kevin Pietersen as the best batsman in the world outside Australia. -
Sri Lanka's Vaas to quit Tests, says chief selector
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 3:42am EDT
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The 35-year-old left-armer, who has served Sri Lanka at the top level for 15 years, will, however, still be available for One-day and Twenty20 cricket, the official said. -
Pakistan elect to field against Sri Lanka
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 3:42am EDT
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Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath replaced Muralitharan, who pulled out due to knee injury, while Angelo Mathews will make his Test debut for Sri Lanka.
Expressindia
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Two militants, soldier killed in Kupwara encounter
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 3:42am EDT
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The gunbattle broke out at Wadderbala forest in Zachaldara, 90 kms from Srinagar.
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DU 3rd cut-off list: Hope dwindles for admission seekers
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 3:42am EDT
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The third cut off list for admissions in Delhi University was released but may leave many aspirants disappointed as most of its colleges have closed admissions for popular courses.
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Local train collides with goods train loaded with petrol, 7 hurt
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 3:42am EDT
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Seven people were injured when a Delhi-bound passenger train hit a goods train loaded with petrol near Ghaziabad railway station.
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N Korea test-fires three missiles: S Korea
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 3:42am EDT
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North Korea test-fired three missiles on the eve of American Independence Day celebrations, South Korea's defence ministry said.
rediff.com
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Was Election 2009 rigged?
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 3:42am EDT
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The Election Commission has now officially taken up the investigation of charges of rigging and fraud through the Electronic Voting Machines. -
CPM meets on Kerala
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 3:42am EDT
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The crucial two-day Communist Party of India-Marxist politburo meeting specifically for Kerala party affairs will start at the AKG Bhavan, the CPI-M national headquarters, in Delhi at 10 am on Saturday. -
Lankan aid ship permitted to offload at Chennai
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 3:42am EDT
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A ship carrying aid for victims of war ravaged Sri Lanka, which had anchored off Chennai for more than a fortnight, has been permitted to berth at the Chennai port. -
America's 10 most famous fraudsters
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 3:42am EDT
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America's 10 most famous fraudsters -
Beware! Fake medicines dumped in Kerala
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 3:42am EDT
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Beware! Fake medicines dumped in Kerala
Expressindia
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Petition seeks CBI probe into minister influencing judge issue
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 3:42am EDT
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A petition has been filed in the Madras HC seeking a CBI probe into the charge by a Judge that a union minister tried to influence him.
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CPM Polit Buro meets to discuss Kerala 'disunity'
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 3:42am EDT
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The CPM Polit Bureau met in New Delhi to find an end to the 'disunity' in its Kerala unit and the open turf war between its top leaders.
India-The Times of India
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Amarnath yatra suspended due to bad weather in Jammu
Posted: July 4th, 2009, 3:30am EDT
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The Amarnath yatra was today suspended from here due to snowfall in some places along the Pahalgam route to the cave shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas.
The Times Of India - India Business
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Sensex, Nifty gain one per cent each in bullish market
Posted: July 4th, 2009, 3:27am EDT
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The stock markets remained bullish past week as the key indices Sensex and Nifty gained one per cent each amid high expectations about sops to the industry and economic reforms in the Union Budget to be presented on Monday.
The Times Of India - Pakistan
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26 security personnel killed in Pak chopper crash
Posted: July 4th, 2009, 3:24am EDT
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All 26 security personnel aboard a Pakistani military helicopter were killed in a crash in the country's restive tribal belt even as the Taliban on Saturday claimed responsibility for downing it.
India-The Times of India
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Two militants, soldier killed in Kupwara encounter
Posted: July 4th, 2009, 3:20am EDT
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The gunbattle broke out at Wadderbala forest in Zachaldara, 90 km from Srinagar, when a joint search party of police and Rashtriya Rifles confronted hiding militants.
The Times Of India - Entertainment
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Hate at first sight for Akshay, Bebo!
Posted: July 4th, 2009, 3:13am EDT
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Let’s be brutally honest. There’s no business like showoff business. Kambakkht Ishq (KI) has plenty to show off about.
The Times Of India - NRI News
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Indian student Sree Dasari out of Big Brother
Posted: July 4th, 2009, 2:47am EDT
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Indian student Sree Dasari has become the fifth member to be evicted from reality show 'Big Brother'.
The Times Of India - Cities
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Dilip Kumar to be discharged from hospital today
Posted: July 4th, 2009, 2:44am EDT
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Thespian Dilip Kumar, who was admitted to Lilavati hospital in suburban Bandra last Sunday after suffering from malaria, is likely to be discharged today.
The Times Of India - Entertainment
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Jacko's doctor to miss funeral
Posted: July 4th, 2009, 2:19am EDT
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Michael Jackson’s personal doctor will not attend the star’s memorial service on July 7, his spokeswoman has revealed.
India-The Times of India
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Exhume bodies of Shopian rape victims: HC
Posted: July 4th, 2009, 2:15am EDT
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The J&K HC on Saturday ordered the state police to exhume bodies of two women who were allegedly raped and murdered by security forces in Shopian.
The Times Of India - Pakistan
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Pak N-weapons face threat from insiders: Former CIA official
Posted: July 4th, 2009, 1:48am EDT
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"Nowhere in the world is this threat greater than in Pakistan. Pak authorities have a dismal track record in thwarting insider threats," a former US intelligence offiical said.
India-The Times of India
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Gujarat govt appoints commission to study polarisation on religion
Posted: July 4th, 2009, 1:30am EDT
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The Gujarat government has constituted a judicial commission to probe allegations of ghettoisation of population along religious line in the state. -
Petition seeks CBI probe into minister influencing judge issue
Posted: July 4th, 2009, 1:03am EDT
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A petition has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking a CBI probe into the charge by a judge of the court that a Union minister had called him trying to influence him in a pending criminal case.
Infotech
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In virtual fair, download 2.5 mn books for free
Posted: July 4th, 2009, 1:02am EDT
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You may be sitting with a laptop in your Noida apartment, surfing the net in a New York library, or just browsing in a Cape Town cybercafe - anyone anywhere can attend this book fair.
The Times Of India - The United States
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Jackson did not like being black: Quincy Jones
Posted: July 4th, 2009, 12:38am EDT
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Michael Jackson's close friend and 'Thriller' producer Quincy Jones claims that the singer lied about his skin condition as he just "didn't want to be black".
The Times Of India - Cricket - News
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North tells critics to lay off Hughes
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 12:32am EDT
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Marcus North has urged detractors of Phillip Hughes not to make too much into the Australia opener's failures against England's back-up bowlers ahead of next week's first Ashes Test.
rediff.com
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Dhoni steers India to victory in the rain
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 12:32am EDT
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India beat the West Indies by six wickets with one ball to spare in the third one-dayer via the Duckworth-Lewis method and took an unassailable 2-1 lead in the four-match series. -
Score
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Afghan infiltration: Pakistan seeks US help
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 12:32am EDT
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Pakistan's top leadershipon Friday, asked the US to help prevent infiltration of militants and drug trafficking from Afghanistan and to boost the civilian security apparatus so that it could effectively combat militancy. -
Hyderabad prays for rain
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 12:32am EDT
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A R Rahman Hits
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Roddick destroys Murray's dream
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Coverage
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Poll: Are you for or against legalising gay sex?
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 12:32am EDT
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In a revolutionary judgment, the Delhi high court legalised gay sex among consenting adults, stating that the law making it a criminal offence violates fundamental rights. What are your views on the judgment? -
Do you know how to drape a sari?
Fetched: July 4th, 2009, 12:32am EDT
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Here's how you can plan your returns better by investing in mutual funds and the best mutual funds to invest in.
India-The Times of India
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Central forces deployment in Kandhamal extended
Posted: July 4th, 2009, 12:30am EDT
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The government has extended the deployment of its paramilitary forces for two more weeks in the Kandhamal, which witnessed communal riots last year, an official said.
The Times Of India - The United States
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'Robotic Obama' debuts at Disney
Posted: July 4th, 2009, 12:02am EDT
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A robotic version of US President Barack Obama debuted at an event on Friday at the Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Cricinfo India cricket news
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Rain gave India the advantage - Kirsten
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 11:05pm EDT
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Gary Kirsten, India's coach, has credited India's innings not being affected as much as by inclement weather as crucial to taking a series lead
The Times Of India - Entertainment
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Anything for you, SRK!
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 10:45pm EDT
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Arjun Rampal defers the launch of his restaurant by over a month, so that best friend SRK can attend the party...
The Times Of India - Cities
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Truck seized with Rs 30 lakh liquor
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 10:00pm EDT
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A truck carrying 850 boxes of Indian made foreign liquor (IMFL) worth Rs 30.11 lakh was seized from National Highway-8 on Friday afternoon. Two occupants the driver and cleaner were arrested. -
SMC to help urban poor raise living standards
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 9:51pm EDT
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In a unique community development effort by Surat Municipal Corporation, the urban poor and slum dwellers living in EWS housing colonies built under JnNURM scheme will get important lessons on raising the standard of living and quality of life. -
Showers bring relief to people
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 9:41pm EDT
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The much-awaited showers on Friday brought some relief from the scorching heat. It was cloudy for most part of the day before the city got rain in the afternoon.
Transportation
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AI told to start low-cost service
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 9:32pm EDT
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Budget flyers could soon be spoilt for choice. Cash-strapped Air India has been asked to start low-cost domestic operations as part of its overall restructuring - and survival - strategy.
The Times Of India - Cities
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Bangalore: Mother kills 3 sons, self
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 9:31pm EDT
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Chandbi just couldn't handle the loss of face after financial woes left her family in dire straits. -
No new trains but Cuttack happy
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 9:26pm EDT
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Despite the state not getting much from the railway budget, people here have a reason to be happy. Cuttack railway station is among those that will be developed into model stations. -
HC dismisses Empire's plea against deadline
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 9:21pm EDT
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The high court on Friday dismissed the petition filed by Empire Hotels, challenging the May 19 order of the police commissioner fixing midnight as closure deadline. -
Landslides, uprooted trees keep firemen busy
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 9:17pm EDT
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84.7 mm of rainfall, strong winds of up to 65 kmph and a trail of destruction.
Entertainment
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Jackson's first gig venue for sale, in pieces
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 9:09pm EDT
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The owner of the nightclub where Michael Jackson first performed professionally with the Jackson 5 wants to sell the building to fans of the King of Pop brick by brick. -
Jackson ticket site gets half billion hits: Official
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 9:08pm EDT
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The website set up to process applications for tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial service received more than half a billion hits in less than two hours, officials said Friday. -
Jacko concert bosses hope to recover losses via $17.5 million insurance cover
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 9:04pm EDT
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The organisers of Michael Jackson's London concert hope to recover their losses through the insurance cover, if the pop star died accidentally, including of a drug overdose. -
Ticket plans announced for Jackson memorial in LA
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 9:01pm EDT
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Details of next Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson are being released in Los Angeles by the owners of Staples Center.
The Times Of India - Cities
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Repairs to Metrowater pipes to save 1 crore litres
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 8:53pm EDT
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Water sufficient for the daily needs of 62,500 families is wasted because of leaking pipes in the city everyday. -
Panchmahal girl was not raped: Amit Shah
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 8:49pm EDT
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Minister of state for home Amit Shah informed the state Assembly that the class VIII student, a resident of Tanka-na-Bhewada in Panchmahal, was not raped.
India-The Times of India
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36 injured in Kashmir clashes
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 8:24pm EDT
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At least 36 people were injured following clas-hes between protesters and cops over Shopian and Baramulla incidents in Srinagar and Anantnag in south Kashmir on Friday. -
Gujarat panel to study communal divide
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 8:23pm EDT
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In a move shrounded in secrecy for a month, the Narendra Modi government has appointed a commission to map and study migration and polarisation of religious communities in Gujarat since Independence.
Economy/Finance
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‘Allow 24% FDI in FM radio’
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 8:22pm EDT
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The commerce and industry ministry has proposed a marginal hike in the FDI limit in FM radio from 20% to 24% and raising the limit in infrastructure-related activities of the broadcasting sector .
The Times Of India - India Business
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AI crisis threatens to snowball
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 8:22pm EDT
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Air India financial crisis could soon reach a flashpoint with lower-rung employees striking work for two hours to protest against delayed payment of salaries and the management threatening action against them.
India-The Times of India
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Orissa MLA goes missing, cops clueless
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 8:20pm EDT
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For the second successive day, three police teams in Orissa and one in Kolkata were busy tracing Athagarh Independent MLA Ramesh Rout, whose whereabouts are not known since he resigned on June 20. -
NDA cadet dies after cross-country run
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 8:18pm EDT
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A 19-year-old cadet of National Defence Academy (NDA) collapsed and died on Thursday afternoon during a practice run ahead of a cross country race.
The Times Of India - Cities
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Lucknow, Kanpur Varanasi to get world class Stns
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 8:18pm EDT
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First it was Lucknow Mail, then came Duplicate Lucknow Mail. And now, there would be another one - a ‘non-stop’ Lucknow-Delhi train.
Foreign Trade
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Tax on services for exports may be lifted
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 8:13pm EDT
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The government may exempt exporters from paying taxes on services utilised for export purposes and allow them to file an annual service tax return on the exemption enjoyed.
The Times Of India - The United States
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Russia to allow US arms shipments to Afghanistan
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 8:11pm EDT
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Russia said it will allow the US to ship weapons across its territory to Afghanistan, a long-sought move that bolsters US military operations but potentially gives the Kremlin leverage over critical American supplies.
The Times Of India - Cities
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ACB unearths 'Vikalangula' MD's assets worth Rs 20 cr
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 8:10pm EDT
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An ACB raid on the office and Habsiguda residence of AP Vikalangula Co-operative Corporation MD S Amruthaiah on Friday unearthed assets with a market value of over Rs 20 crore! The Vikalangula MD is on the run.
Indicators
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Forex kitty jumps $932 million to touch $265 billion
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 8:08pm EDT
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Foreign exchange reserves rose by $932 million during the week ended June 26, partly due to cross currency revaluation and the central bank purchasing dollars to prevent the rupee from rising too sharply.
The Times Of India - Cities
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'Bihar has been denied its due'
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 7:52pm EDT
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They have been used to witness rail budget being presented by a Bihari for the last five years. -
Tatkare assures of electricity revision within eight days
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 7:50pm EDT
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The dreams of the residents of Kalva and Kopri of getting relief from so-called atrocious long hours of Planed Load Shedding (PLS) in their region may soon turn into reality. -
Mamata in image makeover mode
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 7:49pm EDT
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Riding high on her “ma, mati, manush” slogan that made her the railway minister eight years after she quit the ministry, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has tried for an image makeover through the budget. -
Vidarbha, city draw a blank
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 7:08pm EDT
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Even though railway minister Mamata Banerjee has tried to please the common man happy by not increasing fare and freight, she has given no special cheer for people in Vidarbha. -
Rajasthan gets 9 new trains, Jaipur world-class station
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 7:06pm EDT
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Mamata Banerjee may have a been a little partial to her home state, Bengal, but Rajasthan also got a fair deal in her railway budget, getting nine new trains and the promise of converting Jaipur into a world-class station.
The Times Of India - The United States
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Sarah Palin resigns as Alaska governor
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 6:56pm EDT
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In a surprise move, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin said Friday she was stepping down and would not seek re-election, fueling swift speculation of a possible 2012 White House bid.
India-The Times of India
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UGC to introduce ‘Indian credit transfer system’
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 6:49pm EDT
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In a move that promises to have a far-reaching effect on the movement of students from varsities in India and abroad, UGC has started the process of evolving an ‘Indian equivalence assessment and credit transfer system’. -
Close shave for Kerala CM as jet snag forces emergency landing
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 6:44pm EDT
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Over 136 passengers, including Kerala CM V S Achuthanandan, when an Indian Airlines flight from Thiruvananthapuram to New Delhi made an emergency landing at Nagpur airport after one of its engines failed.
The Times Of India - Cities
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Power shutdown for repairs today
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 6:39pm EDT
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There will be a power shutdown in parts of the city on Thursday between 10 am and 5 pm to facilitate urgent repair works.
India-The Times of India
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Mount Abu declared eco-sensitive zone
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 6:38pm EDT
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Boating in Nakki Lake or enjoying the sunset point at Mount Abu is set to become more fun with the environment ministry declaring the hill station an eco-sensitive zone. -
Roll back hiked school fee, rules Andhra panel
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 6:35pm EDT
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The Fee Regulatory Committee appointed by the Andhra govt has said that private urban schools can't charge more than Rs 24,000 per annum as tuition fee for Classes I-V and not more than Rs 30,000 for Classes VI-XII. -
Suspecting evil spirits, in-laws brand woman
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 6:27pm EDT
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In yet another incident of crime against women, a married woman was tortured with hot iron and molten polythene by her in-laws, who accused her of being possessed by evil spirits. -
Karnataka govt told to comply with HC on language issue
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 6:20pm EDT
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After a 15-year legal battle against English as medium of instruction in primary schools, Karnataka government on Friday was told in no uncertain terms to comply with the high court order.
Entertainment
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Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 6:12pm EDT
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Authorities are investigating allegations that the 50-year-old Jackson had been consuming painkillers, sedatives and antidepressants.
The Times Of India - Cities
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Film shoots on sea link at Rs 1L a day
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 6:04pm EDT
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Rs 1 lakh. That's what a day's shooting at the Bandra Worli Sea Link will cost. -
Film shoots on sea link will cost Rs 1L a day
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 6:04pm EDT
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Rs 1 lakh. That's what a day's shooting at the Bandra Worli Sea Link will cost. -
Non-stop to Delhi, superfast to Solapur
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 5:51pm EDT
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The city has much to cheer about in the railway budget presented by Union railways minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday as, among the several other goodies, it has been offered a non-stop Duronto' AC train between Pune and Delhi.
India-The Times of India
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Message in fineprint: Rail mantri is not anti-industry
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 5:51pm EDT
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Mamata Banerjee has tried for an image makeover through the budget. Apart from showering bounties on West Bengal, she has packed her budget speech with new infrastructure and industry proposals. -
Rail ministry: A milch cow that feeds votebank
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 5:47pm EDT
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Railway ministers, through the decades, have used the ministry to favour their states and people of their constituencies. A glance at the railway budgets.
The Times Of India - Cities
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Several injured as passenger train hits goods train in Ghaziabad
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 5:41pm EDT
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A Delhi-bound passenger train hit a goods train loaded with petrol near Ghaziabad railway station tonight, injuring several people and disrupting rail traffic on the route.
India-The Times of India
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Mamata continues tradition of populism
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 5:29pm EDT
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If her predecessor Lalu Prasad produced populist rail budgets, Mamata Banerjee has fared only marginally better.
The Times Of India - Cities
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Cross-country record in an SUV
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 5:28pm EDT
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In an 85-hour drive from the Western tip Koteshwar to Eastern fringe of Tezu, three city youths drove a distance of approximately 3,941 kms in a sports utility vehicle.
India-The Times of India
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Like Lalu, Mamata too favours home state
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 5:28pm EDT
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While Mamata too has followed the principle of political exigency, just like Lalu, in framing the budget, it's what they have done in their respective home state which probably deserves special attention.
FMCG
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HUL plans monthly inventory mgmt to beat price volatility
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 5:27pm EDT
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Consumer goods major Hindustan Unilever has done away with its earlier system of annual planned purchases of commodities in the wake of increasing volatility in input costs.
India-The Times of India
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Non-stop Didigiri in House
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 5:26pm EDT
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She walked into the LS nervously clutching a blue bag and walked out an hour later to thumping desks, appreciation from the PM and an affectionate pat on the back from finance minister Pranab Mukherjee.
Steel
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Libor fall bails out Hindalco, JSW
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 5:23pm EDT
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The fall in the London Interbank Offered Rate; the world's most widely used reference rate for short-term lending — has come to rescue of two prominent Indian cos which have recently breached their overseas loan agreements.
India-The Times of India
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I have catered to every state, not just Bengal: Mamata
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 5:23pm EDT
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The media rush to snatch an exclusive pose or a byte seemed to grow more by the hour, once Mamata Banerjee had finished her budget speech and stepped out of the House. -
Cong takes rail route for its Bihar plan
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 5:20pm EDT
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Congress on Friday rode on Mamata Banerjee's Railway Budget to convey that the split with Lalu Prasad was for good, triggering anticipation among the partymen that it was a strategic move in its Project Bihar. -
Mamata effects major changes in Tatkal
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 5:18pm EDT
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Former railway minister Lalu Prasad's Tatkal scheme was sent for a toss in the railway budget as his successor announced major changes in the scheme on popular demand. -
Congress gives a thumbs-up while Left strains to find fault
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 5:08pm EDT
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Congress on Friday sung praises of Mamata Banerjee's railway budget terming it as a major step to extend the benefits of development to the underprivileged while the CPM struggled to find fault. -
In virtual fair, download 2.5M books for free
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 4:56pm EDT
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Over 2.5 million books will be available for free at a virtual book fair — the fourth eBook Fair sponsored by a number of e-libraries including Project Gutenberg, The World Public Library and Internet Archive. -
Govt plans green tribunal to hear environment cases
Posted: July 3rd, 2009, 4:52pm EDT
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In a move to reduce the burden on judiciary as well as address the increasing number of environment-related litigation, the govt has proposed to set up a National Green Tribunal along with benches in different regions.