India lifts ban on rice export to cyclone-hit Bangladesh
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee noted India has already supplied relief material, including medicines, blankets, ready-to-eat meals, tents and portable water purifiers worth about Rs 6 crore since the cyclone 'Sidr' struck Bangladesh.
Chilling video of Lankan suicide bombing released
According to officials, the suicide bomber perhaps hid the detonator and explosives in her inner clothes. The video, released yesterday by police, gave a rare sight of the suicide bombers last moments and the immediate aftermath of a devastating attack.
Government refuses nationwide ban on Madhuri's film
The comeback movie of Madhuri was yesterday banned by the Uttar Pradesh government, alleging lyrics of a song in the movie were derogatory to Dalits. Today, Punjab followed suit... Objectionable words in `Aaja Nachle' song deleted Lyrics taken out of context: Sharmila
"The music of the film has been in the market for a long time now, but nobody had registered any complaints. My committee which reviewed the film had seen it as a profession-based remark and not a caste-based slight or insult," Tagore said.
Peaceful end to hostage drama at Hillary's office A man claiming to be armed with bomb seized five hostages, including a baby, at Democratic Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton's campaign office in New Hampshire state of the US before surrendering to police peacefully to end a tense five-hour stand-off. Hillary Clinton was never in danger as she was in Washington DC but it brought to halt her campaign before the cruical primary...
LEFT: A law enforcement official confirmed that Leeland Eisenberg was the man wearing what appeared to be a bomb strapped to his chest who walked into a Hillary Rodham Clinton campaign office Friday. RIGHT: SWAT team members take up positions during a five hour hostage and standoff situation on Friday.
Georgian directors visit St Ketevan relic's site in Old Goa
The directors of the film ''Svani'', Soso Jachvliani and Badri Jachvliani, accompanied by Hindi speaking interpretor compatriot Tina were highly impressed at the pace of research work after they witnessed the site...
Kirsten appointment almost finalised: BCCI "It has been more or less decided. It will take about seven or eight days for the nitty-gritties to be finalised", Shah told reporters.
Portugese Prime Minister Jose Socrates after inaugurating an 'Architecture exibition' at Lalit Kala Akademi, in New Delhi on Friday. PTI Photo
A performer blows a horn during the pre-event of the Bangalore Habba in Bangalore. The week-long event will be inaugurated on Nov 2. The fest showcases traditional and folk art forms from different parts of the country and also eliminates middlemen and link communities of artists and artisans direct to the market.
INDIA-PAK TEST, EDEN GARDENS: Wasim, Ganguly, Laxman share spotlight
India bury Pakistan under runs and records Pakistan began with the pressure of a huge total and Salman Butt showed the right intent playing defensive shots when it needed and being at his aggressive best when the ball were presented to be hit. India rode to their highest-ever score on home soil against Pakistan as Ganguly helped hmself to his first century at the Eden Gardens while Jaffer became the fifth Indian batsman to score a double century against Pakistan. Left: India's Wasim Jaffer acknowledges the crowd after scoring 200 runs as teammate Saurav Ganguly (R) watches.
Right: Captain Anil Kumble reacts after taking the wicket of Pakistan cricketer Yaseer Hameed on the second day of the second Test match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata Saturday. Pakistan were 50 for the loss of one wicket in reply to India's first innings total of 616 for 5 decl.
A Ganguly-moment at Eden Gardens Ganguly reached his 100 off a single off Danish Kaneria, punched the air and stood with his helmet and bat raised. What a relief! His first century at the Eden and first against Pakistan, after 98 Tests, plundering over 5000 runs and 13 centuries around the world.
Mahabalipuram lies on the Coromandel Coast which faces the Bay of Bengal. This elegant place was a well established sea port during the 7th and 10th centuries of the Pallava dynasty. This was the second capital of the Pallavas who ruled Kanchipuram. The place is well-known for ancient monuments, historic shore temples and their unique sculpture.
Photo sent by Dr Ramesh Yatagiri, Bijapur-586101 Karnataka.
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on Madhuri's film
Peaceful end to hostage drama at Hillary's office 
tense five-hour stand-off. Hillary Clinton was never in danger as she was in Washington DC but it brought to halt her campaign before the cruical primary...
the fifth Indian batsman to score a double century against Pakistan.
