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BCCI to take tips from Pak board
Indian Cricket Board could take a leaf out of the book of its Pakistani counterpart, PCB, in professionalising its set-up.
Teri Hatcher gets £100,000 libel payout
British tabloid quoted Teri Hatcher of Desperate Housewives fame: "When my van's a rockin, don't come knockin."
India, EU tariff standoff on at WTO
The standoff between the EU and India on industrial and agricultural tariffs continued on the fourth day of WTO.
Fairer sex to get flexible timings
If Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal has his way, women scientists will soon be able to choose their working hours.
FII limit of PSU banks may rise
The Finance Ministry will propose the raising of FII limit of PSU banks from 20 per cent to 24 per cent.
Akmal powers Pak win over England
Pakistan have beaten England by 165 runs in the third one-dayer at Karachi to take a 2-1 lead in the three-match ODI series.
HC stays Salman arrest till Dec 20
Bombay HC has given Salman till Dec 19 to furnish an undertaking saying he will abide by the judicial directive of the Jodhpur court.
BPO high on India's agenda at WTO meet
India wants developed countries to add more value to outsourcing by setting up research and development hubs and knowledge processes.
The feminine side of Commonwealth
The Commonwealth wants to rope in women so that gender related issues and entrepreneurial matters can be discussed.
MiG-21 crashes in Tezpur, pilot safe
A MiG-21 fighter of the Indian Air Force crashed on Tuesday in Tezpur, Assam. An inquiry has been ordered into the accident.
Ex-gang leader executed by lethal injection
Stanley Tookie Williams - the co-founder of US' violent Crips street gang was executed by injecting lethal chemical into his bloodstream.
Narain to debut as a test driver
The 28-year-old is hoping to secure a reserve role with the team after losing his seat with the new Midland team following a mediocre debut season.
24 Indians are bonded labour in Iraq
Twenty-four Indians, who left for Kuwait three months ago are now being forced to go to Iraq and work as bonded labour.
Bangalore Bangalored by activists
After Bombay became Mumbai, Madras renamed Chennai and Calcutta changed to Kolkata, the country's IT hub is all set to be rechristened.
Secret tunnel to Gaza found in Israel
The tunnel, described as 20 meters long, was found Friday afternoon during engineering work north of Gaza.
Cong slams Mahajan for Bihar remarks
Congress has demanded an apology from Pramod Mahajan for his remark that 'goonda' elements from Bihar should not indulge in 'dadagiri' in Maharashtra.