Six kids die as docs strike at AP hospital
The Junior Doctors Association (JUDA) launched an agitation on Sunday night after some of them were allegedly beaten up by the MLA's supporters for denying treatment to a child.
Delhi on terror alert The Intelligence Bureau has informed Delhi Police Commissioner that there is a possibility of a terror strike in the capital within two weeks time.
NEWSALERT: Nomination papers of former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif rejected. "The nomination papers of Nawaz Sharif are hereby rejected," returning officer Raja Qamaruz Zaman said, after hearing a challenge against Sharif on the grounds that he was convicted of hijacking in 2000.
Rudd sworn in Australia's Prime Minister
Kevin Rudd was today officially sworn in as Australia's 26th Prime Minister. Rudd took the oath of office before Governor-General Michael Jeffrey in a brief ceremony in Canberra, while his deputy Julia Gillard, swore an affirmation. New Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (L) sings the national anthem with his front bench at Government House, Canberra following a landslide election win..
Biocon ready for acquisitions abroad Biocon Chairman Kiran Mazumdar Shaw told reporters here on the sidelines of the India Economic Summit that Biocon was looking at the proposed acquisition on a case by case basis.
Malaysian PM steps up attack on Hindu outfit Addressing the monthly assembly for Prime Ministers Department staff, he said the non-government organisation was spreading blatant lies with the intention of arousing hatred among multiracial Malaysians.
Now, online hate communities a rage Do you hate Ekta Kapoor's serials? Do you find yourself mocking Himesh Reshamiya's nasal voice or criticising SRKs exaggerated mannerisms in your social circles? Well, there are people who go a step further by creating a special space on the World Wide Web for their favourite hate icons. They even invite users to hurl brickbats at them.
Quit if you want, BCCI says to Vengsarkar
BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla told reporters amid reports that the chief selector was keen on putting in his papers. Shukla said Vengsarkar had told BCCI if the guidelines issued by the board were not withdrawn then he would like to step down.
ENGLAND RESTRICTED TO 281 IN FIRST INNINGS Murali surpasses Warne's record with 6/55
Muralitharan's record 709th wicket came when he delivered a ball around the wicket to bowl Collingwood's middle stump to a rousing cheer from the crowd. Murali, 35, said he hopes to take 1,000 Test wickets before he ends his career. Sri Lankan bowler Muttiah Muralitharan (C), celebrates with teammates Kumar Sangakkara (L) and Prasanna Jayawardane as he claims his 709th Test wicket in Kandy.
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, L K Advani after paying tribute to the first President Dr Rajendra Prasad on the occasion of his 123rd birth anniversary at the Parliament in New Delhi on Monday. PTI Photo
INDIA-PAK TEST, SECOND TEST FOURTH DAY, EDEN GARDENS
Indians seek to extend lead, mount pressure on Pak
With Pakistan having stretched their opening essay to 456 in reply to the hosts mammoth total of 616 for 5 declared, the hosts now have an overall lead of 301 and would look for an early declaration on the final day tomorrow to put pressure on Pakistan. SCORE-CARD Pakistan cricketer
Misbah-ul-Haq
acknowledges the
crowd after completing
150 runs on the fourth day of the second Test.
Indian cricket captain Anil Kumble and team mates return after bowling out Pakistan at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday.
Umpire Doctrove leaves field due to chest pain
Doctrove, the ICC Elite Panel Umpire, left as Zaheer Khan was operating from the pavilion end, 50 minutes into the fourth day's play in the second Test between India and Pakistan. Umpire Billy Doctrove, hand on chest, leaves the ground with an unidentified official after feeling uneasy during the game. It was my decision to play in second Test: Akhtar
"It was my decision to play. After all, this Test is crucial for us. There was no pressure on me from the team management," the fast-bowler said. Shoaib Akhtar gets offer to act in Bollywood movie
Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar gets a hair cut at a
salon in Kolkata
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.
Was the West Bengal government right in nudging controversial Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen into leaving Kolkata? Should the Centre extend political asylum or Indian citizenship to her as she says she can’t go back to Dhaka?
Deccan Herald had invited its readers to send their opinions. Most readers opine that persuading Taslima Nasreen to leave the state was an extreme move and that granting asylum is humane although extending citizenship to her is debatable. A few others insist that she must now return home to Dhaka as her views have hurt the sentiments of Muslims.
Governor-General Michael Jeffrey in a brief ceremony in Canberra, while his deputy Julia Gillard, swore an affirmation.
Do you hate Ekta Kapoor's serials? Do you find yourself mocking Himesh Reshamiya's nasal voice or criticising SRKs exaggerated mannerisms in your social circles? Well, there are people who go a step further by creating a special space on the World Wide Web for their favourite hate icons. They even invite users to hurl brickbats at them.
Quit if you want, BCCI says to Vengsarkar
Warne's record with 6/55
Indians seek to extend lead, mount pressure on Pak
would look for an early declaration on the final day tomorrow to put pressure on Pakistan.
