Violence mars Babri anniversary Violence and protests by both Hindu and Muslim groups were reported from some parts of the country on the anniversary of Babri Masjid demolition. Both Houses of Parliament adjourned
The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, which were disrupted as soon as they met in the morning, were adjourned for the second time.
Three service chiefs exempted from frisking
Patel said that the three service chiefs have been included at Number 12 in the Warrant of Precedence issued by the Rashtrapati Bhawan indicating thereby that those theyare waived from security checks at airports.
N-deal to progress when India is ready: US
US hopes that the deal will be finalised as it was in the best interest of the two countries and global non-proliferation efforts.
Dharmapuri bus burning: Three get death
Three students of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in Coimbatore were charred to death and 18 injured when irate AIADMK activists set a bus on fire at Dharmapuri on February 3, 2000.
India tests interceptor missile
The seven-meter long AAD interceptor is a single stage solid rocket propelled guided missile, equipped with an inertial navigation system India test-fired its indigenously designed and developed Advanced Air Defence missile, capable of destroying any hostile missiles.
Miss Tibet 2006 Tsering Chungtak poses next to the Tibetan flag after a press conference in New Delhi on Wednesday. Chungtak, barred from participating in a Malaysian beauty pageant, blamed China for her exclusion from the international event. She said the organisers, under pressure from Beijing, told her halfway through the event that she could participate only if she added ''China'' to her ''Miss Tibet'' title or else she had to quit.
Malik ruled out of third Test
Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik was today ruled out of the third and final cricket Test against India because of an ankle injury.
A police officer restrains an injured Shiv Sena worker after Sena activists disrupted a gathering of Muslims protesting against the 1992 demolition Babri Mosque in New Delhi on Thursday. AP
Bangalore set to emerge as India's
nano-tech hub
Having triggered the growth of IT and bio-technology, this silicon city of India is set to spearhead development of nano-science and nano-technology in the country.
Mesopotamian sculpture sells for record $57m The carved Guennol Lioness, measuring just over eight centimetres tall, was described by Sotheby's auction house as one of the last known masterworks from the dawn of civilisation remaining in private hands.
Security tight in Kerala, high vigil at Sabarimala
Special commandos from NSG, armed police personnel and bomb squad had been posted at Sabarimla and foothills Pampa, where piligrims in thousands continue to arrive as the annual Mandalavilakku. season is on.
INDIA-PAKISTAN CRICKET TEST SERIES: Action shifts to Bangalore
Pak players unwind ahead of crucial third Test
Skipper Shoaib Malik drove to upmarket Koramangala area here and watched the hit movie `Jab We Met', featuring Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, in a multiplex last night. On the way, he dropped in at a restaurant that specialises in Pakistani and Afghani cuisine at Infantry Road. Rameez Raja tips Misbah-ul-Haq to take over as Test captain
With the Pakistan Cricket Board deciding to review the performance of skipper Shoaib Malik in January, Rameez said Misbah's form and his educational qualifications made him the ideal choice to replace the incumbent as the Test captain. Rao Iftikhar replaces Sarfraz in Pakistan squad
Mental conditioning coach for Indian team Kirsten, who will formally take over the high-profile job in March next year, was keen to have Upton in the coaching team and the BCCI was expected to ratify his appointment in the Working Committee meeting in Mumbai on Dece 16. Paddy Upton set to join support staff Kirsten to interact with team during Test
BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said in a release that Kirsten will spend a couple of days with the Indian team at Bangalore during the third Test match set to start from Dec 8. Kumble eyes victorious outing in Australia
He noted that India had a 1-0 lead in that series before the Aussies came back to level the scores, and in the final Test the visitors were in fact in a position to win. "....hopefully, we will be able to come back (from Australia) victorious...'' Jaffer, Ganguly, Tendulkar move up in ICC rankings
Thanks to his double century in the first innings and a half century in the second, in Kolkata, Wasim Jaffer jumped 17 places to 23rd, his career-best rating.
The Centre's proposal to introduce one year compulsory rural service for doctors has drawn the ire of medical students. Are the doctors justified in their stand? What should the government do to make rural posting attractive?
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Violence mars Babri anniversary
India tests interceptor missile
Miss Tibet 2006 Tsering Chungtak poses next to the Tibetan flag after a press conference in New Delhi on Wednesday. Chungtak, barred from participating in a Malaysian beauty pageant, blamed China for her exclusion from the international event. She said the organisers, under pressure from Beijing, told her halfway through the event that she could participate only if she added ''China'' to her ''Miss Tibet'' title or else she had to quit.
ADAM GILCHRIST'S 100TH SIX
Pak players unwind ahead of crucial third Test
