Crisis looms over government in Goa
The seven-month Congress-led Government in Goa on Wednesday was in the midst of a crisis facing revolt from a few ministers and some ruling legislators who are reportedly unhappy over its functioning.
Advani to Pak: Follow Sino-India model to improve ties
Stating that Indo-Pak ties should not be held hostage to the Kashmir issue, the BJP asked Pakistan to follow the Sino-India model of delinking the dispute over border. Chinese media upbeat about Sino-India ties
Chinese scholars and media are upbeat about emergence of much stronger Sino-India ties following the visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here during which the two Asian giants unveiled their "Shared Vision" for 21st century.
SETHUSAMUDRAM SC gives Centre two weeks to file affidavit
The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave the Centre two weeks time to file a comprehensive affidavit giving details of the latest status of dredging activities going on to complete the Sethusamudram project.
DEADLY AVIAN FLU Mass culling of chickens begins
A mass culling of chickens began in West Bengal to contain the outbreak of the deadly avian flu. The measure was taken after the Centre announced outbreak of Bird Flu in two districts.
Dont trivialise Bharat Ratna, says Congress
Amid burgeoning demand for conferring "Bharat Ratna" on different personalities, the Congress Party on Wednesday said it was not necessary that the highest civilian award should be given every year.
F-16 gets super cruise capability
So far, the 'super cruise' capability is only seen in 5th generation fighters F-22 Raptors and its just unrolling F-35 joint strike fighters. This capability would impart the fighter with extended range, as it can zoom from take-off to breaking the sound barrier without the use of fuel guzzling after-burners.
Australia govt not to challenge Haneef's visa reinstatement
Immigration and Citizenship Minister Chris Evans said he would not proceed with an appeal to the High Court in light of advice from the solicitor-general in the case of the 27-year-old Bangalore medico.
Rlys to allow advertisements on trains
In order to attract more revenue, railways will now allow advertisers to display their products on trains in a big way. Trivandrum Rajdhani, Chennai Rajdhani and Bangalore Rajdhani expresses have already been selected under the pilot project...
Brown on mission to upgrade UK-India ties
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will embark on a two-day visit to India from Sunday with an avowed objective to upgrade Britain's relations with the emerging Asian giant to bring them on par with its ties with the US.
Castro looks frail but alert in new photos Wearing a tracksuit and tennis shoes that have become his trademark since he fell ill, Castro is seen seated and grinning, his beard well-trimmed and his hair combed as he talks with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Transport ministry introduces e-payment
The facility will ensure transfer of funds to the account of contractors through e-mode within 24 hours on receipt of advice after the bills are processed.
D.K.Jain and V.P.Sharma, lawyers opposing the Sethusamudram shipping project show Hindu Holy Scriptures to media outside the Supreme Court, in New Delhi, on Wednesday. AP
Govt to replace tough Urdu words
Just ahead of the annual review of National Monitoring Committee on Minority Education, the government asked NCERT to revise its Urdu Syllabus for schools.
INDIA-AUSTRALIA CRICKET : Day One, Third Test at Perth
India fritter away good position with two late dismissals
Rahul Dravid marked his return to form with a gritty 93 but India gifted away a couple of wickets late in the day to allow Australia come back strongly in the third cricket Test here on Wednesday. SCORE-BOARD
L to R: Australia's Adam Gilchrist, left, and India's Raul Dravid follow a shot by the Indian batsman. Dravid walks off after being dismissed for 93 runs, caught by Ricky Ponting off Andrew Symonds. Gilchrist, left, Symonds and Stuart Clark, right, celebrate the dismissal. Dravid rues losing his wicket at crucial stage
I can knock the Indians over: Tait ''I don't see any reason why I couldn't knock a few of them over. Our bowlers have made pretty easy work of them so far but they are still quality players," he said. Never thought of quitting
captaincy: Ponting
Ponting said that he never felt like giving up captaincy. "I didn't (think about quitting captaincy). It did not get as bad for me," Ponting said. Australia's captain Ricky Ponting, left, inspects the ball with umpire Asad Rauf. t Perth
Indians haven't sledged me
even once: Hussey
"I didn't get sledged once while I was batting, and I didn't sledge anyone throughout the first two Test matches," Hussey was quoted as saying in the 'Sydney Morning Herald'. Ramprakash comes out in Harbhajan's aid "I have played with Harbhajan for two seasons at Surrey and, having got to know him well, it's not the kind of thing I imagine he would say," Ramprakash said. He turned the heat on Australia and said the only time he faced racist comments in his cricketing career was against them. It is the duty of board to stand by players: Dalmiya
"It is the duty of the board to stand by the players, protect their interests and be part of their joy and sorrow. But is the BCCI doing it?" asked Dalmiya.
Snowstorm on the first day of the new year. More than 20 centimetres of snow turned the Hamilton neighbourhood scenery into a mystical one. Photos sent by R V Prasad from Hamilton, Ontario (Canada).
There is a proposal to set up a commission for reorganisation of states. Is it desirable to have smaller states? Deccan Herald had invited its readers to comment on the topic. While some of the readers believe that it is good to have smaller states as it would help the government machinery to function effectively, others opine that the division of states would affect the already diminishing national unity and could only add troubles to the country.
Wearing a tracksuit and tennis shoes that have become his trademark since he fell ill, Castro is seen seated and grinning, his beard well-trimmed and his hair combed as he talks with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Hosted jointly by Air India and Deccan Herald, the Rank Award is for students while the Bolt award is for teachers. 
over: Tait
Lee defends Aussie sledging, says it is gamesmanship
Harbhajan's aid 
