Judge hearing Sohrab case transferred
The Gujarat High Court has transferred Additional Sessions and Designated POTA Court Judge Sonia Gokani, who was handling several important cases, including the Soharabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case.
More than 50 dead in Pakistan train mishap The train was speeding from Karachi toward Lahore when about 12 of its 16 carriages came off the rails near Mehrabpur, about 400 kilometres north of Karachi. It was unclear what caused the accident, which left the terrified survivors to claw their way out.
Charles Sobhraj to remain in jail
Also known as "Serpent" for his skills of deception and evasion, 63-year-old Sobhraj had filed an appeal in the apex court against the life sentence given to him by the Kathmandu District Court over the murder of American backpacker.
Court says 'no' to release of Hindraf leaders
The application for M Manoharan, a lawyer belonging to Hindu Rights Action Front leaders (Hindraf) which is spearheading protests by ethnic Indians, was rejected by the Ipoh High Court.
ADVANI TOO OLD FOR PM?
In India we love our grandpas, says BJP Lal Krishna Advani will be 82 years of age if he becomes prime minister in 2009. Critics say that is too ripe an age to rule a country as vast as India. His supporters vehemently disagree. "In India we love our grandpas," BJP spokesman Prakash Jawadekar said.
NRI techie accuses MI5 of blackmailing
An Indian computer engineer has accused the British intelligence agency MI5 of adopting blackmail and other illegal tactics in its drive to recruit Muslims in the war against terror.
SLAVERY CASE Now, NRI couple to lose their mansion
The Sabhnanis mansion in an upscale neighbourhood in Long Island covers an area of 5,888-square foot on less than a half acre property, Newsday reported quoting official country records.
Akash missiles test fired successfully After successful trials of interceptor missiles, the test-fires were being carried out to fine-tune the sophisticated Akash, which has undergone several tests earlier as part of the IGMDP, sources said.
Now, Ramayana woos Indian tourists to Sri Lanka
The idea of was first mooted by a Kolkata-based businessman. But the Sri Lankan press was not for it saying the country would be "invaded" by Indians.
Modi opposes PM's 15 Point Programme
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today strongly opposed the Centre's suggestion to include the Prime Minister's New 15 Point Programme for the welfare of minorities...
Santa's got mail
Postal operations in at least 20 countries employ special elves to handle-- and respond to --the huge volume of mail, often addressed simply "To Santa, North Pole," and peaking every December.
Magna Carta sold for USD 21.3 mn
One of only 17 existing copies of the Magna Carta, the iconic 800-year-old English royal manuscript setting out the rights of man, sold at auction at Sotheby's for USD 21.3 million.
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan poses during the launch of a new diamond jewellery collection in New Delhi on Wednesday. PTI
Amitabh, Shah Rukh to clash as Don again
While Farhan Akhtar prepares to plunge into a sequel to his 2006 hit "Don - The Chase Begins Again", with Shah Rukh in the lead, the family of Nariman Irani, who made the original "Don" in 1978 with Amitabh Bachchan, is all set to do their own take on the film with the Big B again.
Tata's Rs 1-lakh car rolls out on Jan 10
The "people's car" from the stable of Tata Motors that its chairman Ratan Naval Tata hopes to sell for all of Rs 100,000 will be showcased during the 9th Auto Expo that begins in Delhi on January 9.
CRICKET: INDIA IN AUSTRALIA India to take on Victoria in warm-up match tomorrow
Anil Kumbles men are unlikely to meet strong rivals and the pitch at Junction Oval here is expected to stay low as it was the case back home on turfs in Kolkata, if not Bangalore, against Pakistan. Zaheer's fitness worry for India ahead of Boxing Day Test
The paceman, who missed the final Test against Pakistan in Bangalore due to the injury, had his right heel heavily bandaged while the Indians had their first practice session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground this afternoon. Kumble urges senior mates to conquer the Aussie frontier Tendulkar plays down age factor
The master batsman, however, refused to read too much into the age factor. Asked whether it would be a disadvantage against the supremely athletic Aussies, Tendulkar's reply was, No, not really. Batsmen will hold the key, says Little Master Indian cricketers to be taxed in Australia
According to a change in the tax laws since India's last visit to Australia in 2003, entertainers and sports people working in the country are being taxed for the income they generate.
Indian cricketers would thus be taxed for the present tour from their match-fee which could be to the tune of nearly USD 1.5 million. Cricket Australia spokesman Peter Young said the MoU for the tour was inescapable. No heartburn over captaincy issue: Dhoni It's all about the pleasure of playing cricket and the passion you have about the game. So being the captain or not being the captain doesnt make any difference, Dhoni said 'Australian pitches will suit my batting'
With an unconventional batting style, Dhoni is undeterred on his first tour to Australia and waiting for his chance to throw his bat to good effect.
SURVEY TEAM TO STUDY EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON ANTARTICA'S ENVIRONMENT
Two teenagers peeved over bullying, gunned down their classmate in a Gurgaon public school. Is it symptomatic of the breakdown of discipline in schools or growing western influence or ill-effects of sudden affluence in society. Deccan Herald had invited readers’ opinion on the issue. While many of our readers opine that parents must show more responsibility in bringing up their children, a few say that there should be strict rules to curb violence in media contents.
The train was speeding from Karachi toward Lahore when about 12 of its 16 carriages came off the rails near Mehrabpur, about 400 kilometres north of Karachi. It was unclear what caused the accident, which left the terrified survivors to claw their way out.
Lal Krishna Advani will be 82 years of age if he becomes prime minister in 2009. Critics say that is too ripe an age to rule a country as vast as India. His supporters vehemently disagree. "In India we love our grandpas," BJP spokesman Prakash Jawadekar said.
After successful trials of interceptor missiles, the test-fires were being carried out to fine-tune the sophisticated Akash, which has undergone several tests earlier as part of the IGMDP, sources said.
Santa's got mail
No heartburn over captaincy issue: Dhoni
