Sensex hits year's lowest closing level
Brokers said that besides the Reliance Power factor, fears that that a global slowdown will hit the corporate profits also contributed the downfall. They said memories of the 'black Monday' resurfaced as the markets witnessed a high level volatility and registered a huge fall.
Case filed against Raj Thackeray, Azmi
An FIR has been registered MNS chief Raj Thackeray and Mumbai Samajwadi Party unit chief Abu Asim Azmi for allegedly "promoting" enmity between groups and "provoking" incidents of violence in Mumbai.
Atlantis mission
back on track
NASA said the sick crew member, Hans Schlegel had recovered by will not take part in today's space walk, scheduled at 20:05 IST. He will be replaced by Mission Specialist Stanley Love...
Obama 'wins', beating Bill Clinton this time Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has scored another victory over the Clintons, but this one outside the political arena. Obama, who is vying to become America's first black president, won a Grammy on Sunday, beating former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter. Hillary Clinton replaces campaign manager
A former LTTE rebel, now a sustainability guru
One of the oldest associates of Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers leader Velupillai Prabhakaran is visiting India after two long decades in a new avatar - sustainability guru.
'Homeless' Manik Sarkar poorest CM
Sarkar's financial condition came to light when he submitted nominations along with an affidavit declaring his assets on Jan 31 ahead of the Feb 23 assembly elections.
Biocon to acquire 70 per cent stake in German pharma company "AxiCorp is a key strategic investment for Biocon as it heralds our European foray for biosimilars like Recombinant Human Insulin," Biocon Chairman and Managing Director Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw said.
NRIs among most dissatisfied employees in Gulf
Indian workers in the Gulf nations are the most dissatisfied with their current employment among all expatriates, initial results of a new survey have showed.
Kanye West, Amy Winehouse grab four Grammys each
Kanye West, who had a leading eight nominations, won four awards. One of the most anticipated moments was - a satellite performance by Winehouse, who was sprung from a rehab centre to sing for the show... Amy Winehouse seen with her mother on a broadcast from London after she was awarded with Record of The Year.
Sanjay Dutt finally marries Manyata
The wedding took place at Dutt's friend, Pradeep's residence at Versova Badrinath Tower, and was attended by close friends Sunil Shetty, Dharam Oberoi and Jatin.
Yuvraj Singh's poor form a worrying factor for India
Yuvraj, regarded as a one-day specialist, has been struggling to find peak form ever since he landed in Australia and the Indians will be hoping that the dashing batsman rediscovers his touch quickly. However, the Sachin Tendulkar-Muralitharan contest is likely to be the highlight of tomorrow and it certainly is drawing crowd to the ground. The more the crowd boos, the better I play, says Bhajji
"I don't mind when people boo me. The more they do it, the more I'm going to play hard. Actually, it gives me pleasure that everyone knows me at the ground. It inspires me to do well," Harbhajan said. India have set up a very competitive series: Chappell
''...I think the message that they have sent to Australia... is they believe they can beat this Australian side.I think that it has set up, once again, a very competitive series between these teams," Chappell said. Ishant can overtake Lee as the best bowler: Fleming
Fleming said the lanky pacer could well become the premier bowler of his era. "He's going to be a big factor for India's bowling stocks for years to come." LEFT: India's Ishant Sharma, left, celebrates the wicket of Australian captain Ricky Ponting during their one day international cricket match at MCG on Sunday. Aussies losing their grip: Jayawardene
"Australia is no longer the dominant force as it used to be in one-day cricket earlier. Other teams are really catching up with them, the Lankan skipper said." Symonds likely to face disciplinary action
over IPL remarks CA's spokesperson Peter Young said the Board stood by the decision to withhold the unpublished newspaper column by Symonds because there were several inaccuracies in the story that also amounted to breach of contract.
I've accepted my omission from ODI team: Dada
"I am disappointed in not being a part of the one-day side as I had a great year last year and my ODI record is probably the next best after Sachin...but I have accepted it.''
Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid (c) poses with finalists of National Geographic Junior Hunt Two competition in New Delhi on Sunday. Around 400,000 children took part from over 400 schools across 10 cities in India. AFP
Feat for the eyes: The Fall season is a unique time - that makes our surrounding more vibrant and richly colourful than any other time of the year. It is sheer beauty to watch the leaves turn their colors from basic green to a vivid yellow or red or brown, only to finally dry & wither - all in a few weeks! - Photos sent by Dharmesh Viswanathan, Stuttgart, Germany.
Is the slowdown of the US economy going to adversely impact the IT sector in India? Is there a way the industry can still sustain its growth? We asked our readers for their opinion and suggestions.
Most agreed that IT companies were certainly going to feel the pinch, and added that it was the hiring policies of these companies that were to be blamed.
There were others who were optimistic and said all was not lost as business could be diverted to new territories.
Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has scored another victory over the Clintons, but this one outside the political arena. Obama, who is vying to become America's first black president, won a Grammy on Sunday, beating former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.
awards. One of the most anticipated moments was - a satellite performance by Winehouse, who was sprung from a rehab centre to sing for the show...
Hosted jointly by Air India and Deccan Herald, the Rank Award is for students while the Bolt award is for teachers. 
the best bowler: Fleming
CA's spokesperson Peter Young said the Board stood by the decision to withhold the unpublished newspaper column by Symonds because there were several inaccuracies in the story that also amounted to breach of contract. 
omission from ODI team: Dada
