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Togo persuaded not to boycott match
FIFA ensured Togo would not become the first team to boycott a World Cup match in the pay dispute with its players.
Army denies Vice Chief’s statement
Vice Chief of Army staff Lt Gen K Pattabhiraman had reportedly said the force could do without women.
Army zeroes in on high pressure areas
Psychiatric centres in the Northern and Eastern Commands will be opened as part of the new stress-busting measures.
Lahore temple gone, says panel
Pakistan's Minorities Welfare Council says the temple in Lahore was demolished for a commercial building.
Tharoor to meet PM on Sunday
India's nominee for the post of UN Secretary General Shashi Tharoor will arrive in New Delhi on Sunday.
CPI-M searches for third alternative
Such an alternative would not be a purely election-oriented one but would emerge from joint struggles on common issues.
Mortar shell hits Baghdad, 4 killed
A mortar shell hit one of Baghdad's oldest markets on Saturday, killing at least four people and wounding 13, police said.
Military attacks kill 25 in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan military jets hit LTTE targets, killing at least 25 people, including four navy sailors.
Oye bubbly! Ramdev frets over fizz
Yoga guru Swami Ramdev endorses Union Health Minister’s campaign against aerated soft drinks.
Wanted editor, 'only dalits can apply'
A Pondicherry-based publication house advertising for the vacancy for an editor, states only dalits are eligible to apply.
England labour to 0-0 at half-time
England laboured without reward in the first half of their Group B clash with Trinidad & Tobago.
Technology boost to Anna University
Microsoft and Anna Univ signed an MOU to provide easier access to software technology and solutions to its faculty and students.
Dravid praises Lara for gritty century
Dravid praised compatriot Brian Lara for the battling century which steered the hosts to a draw in the second Test.
Wanchope: Costa Rica's biggest star
Wanchope has terrorised many defences throughout his long career and is set to do the same at Germany 2006.
Miss World wants Becks as Mr World
Miss World Unnur thinks the England captain David Beckham would make a good Mr World.
Mkts fall, investors shifting options
Falling mkts have scared off equity completely and perhaps investors are thinking over alternatives for secured investments.