Nation pays homage to Mahatma The nation on Wednesday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 60th death anniversary, with President Pratibha Patil leading the countrymen in paying rich tributes to the messiah of non-violence. President Prathiba Patil is flanked by armed forces chiefs as they salute at the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, father of the Nation, on 'Martyrs Day'. Gandhi's ashes immersed in solemn ceremony
GANDHIJI'S ASSASSINATION:
Who hatched the plot, still a mystery: book
Nathuram Godse and Narayan Apte, sitting in their non-descript newspaper office read the news and suddenly made their decision-Gandhi had to be killed. No one, however, knows which of them first thought of murdering Gandhi because to the end they maintained that... Gandhi walking towards the lawn for his last prayer meeting, with Abha his grandniece, on Jan 30. Nathu Ram Godse and Narayan Dattatray Apte, both sentenced in the Gandhi assassination case, in their Poona newspaper office where they worked together. The photograph has been published in the book "The Men Who Killed Gandhi", to be released on the 60th anniversary of the assassination of Gandhi. PTI
TCS wins $200 mn Canadian contract Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Wednesday said one of its subsidiaries, Diligenta, has won a contract worth over $200 million to support BPO services for Canada-based Sun Life Financial.
Sack Chawla, asks BJP
Ahead of assembly elections in several states, BJP on Wednesday again raked up its demand for removal of Election Commissioner Navin Chawla, accusing him of favouring a particular party in his decisions.
I was administered wrong drugs, says Taslima
In her first telephonic interview from her undisclosed address after she was discharged from the hospital, the writer said: "I was living under stress and that caused hypertension."
India not stealing western jobs: Premji Countering the rancour in the West against outsourcing of jobs, the chairman of IT major Wipro has said India was not stealing their jobs and its businesses were moving into developed countries which did not have enough skilled graduates to compete in the global economy.
Eight new tiger reserves in the offing
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) decided on Wednesday that the eight new reserves would be set up during the 11th Five Year Plan period (2007-2012). It would cost an estimated Rs.320 million.
Telgi sentenced to 10 yrs RI
A Special CBI court convicted and sentenced Abdul Karim Telgi, kingpin in the fake stamp paper case, to ten years rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs three crore on him.
John McCain gets Florida
John McCain narrowly won the biggest contest so far in the fight for the Republican presidential nomination even as Democrat Hillary Clinton scored a strategic point for her party's ticket.
Head of Australian women business leaders delegation Carla Zampatti poses with Australian Senior Trade Commissioner to India Aminur Rehman (L) during an interaction program with Indian business women in Bangalore, on Wednesday. The delegation is in India to gain market knowledge and explore business opportunities. AP Photo
Member of the Congress Party, Sandeep Sareen garlands a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, father of the nation, on the occasion of his 60th death anniversary, 'Martyrs Day' in Amritsar, on Wednesday. AFP
Finally, key to unlocking memory discovered
The accidental discovery came during an experiment to suppress an obese man's appetite by using a technique called deep-brain stimulation which involves stimulating parts of the brain with an electric current.
LEFT: A view of Beating the Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Tuesday. RIGHT: Lighting at the Raisina Hill, the Presidential Palace, on the occasion.
CRICKET CAPSULE: INDIA IN AUSTRALIA
Symonds initiated brawl with Harbhajan: Hansen
A "statement of agreed facts" submitted to Hansen quoted in the order, states that "Symonds approached Harbhajan and told him he had no friends among Australians". Symonds admitted using a four-letter word to which Harbhajan used similar language and neither took offence at that stage. ICC error saved Harbhajan from possible ban: Hansen Hansen said the ICC told him Harbhajan had only one prior offence but after he had handed down his penalty, he discovered the Indian spinner had four previous offences. However ''I have not been persuaded to the necessary level required that the words were said,'' Hansen said and added tat he dismissed the case through lack of evidence. Bhajji relieved on being absolved of racism charge
It is learnt that Ponting decided on his own to have the racial abuse charge against Harbhajan downgraded but he wasn't happy when Harbhajan escaped with just a 50 per cent fine of his match fee. However, Bhajji said: "I am very happy with the way things have shaped up. We have to move on and get on with the game." ACA happy with Harbhajan race row verdict
"We are happy with the way it has been treated and handled," Lehmann was quoted as saying by 'AAP', a news agency here. "That is done and dusted, so let's move on and play some cricket. .. Clarke named vice-captain for Twenty20
Michael Clarke replaced Adam Gilchrist as vice-captain, while opener Matthew Hayden was left out because of a hamstring strain from the 13-member Australian squad for Twenty20 match against India on Feb 1. Yuvraj unwilling to risk himself in first ODI
Though physio John Gloster has declared Yuvraj fit, he is reluctant to test himself out in the first ODI against Australia in Brisbane on Feb 3.
Kirsten helps Sehwag find his touch
Kirsten, due to take over as coach of the team in March, arrived as a consultant in Perth and being an opener himself, set about reigniting the career of one of India's most explosive batsmen ever. GANGULY RETURNS... Dropped
from the tri-series in Australia, Sourav Ganguly returned home
Wednesday after completion of the Test series. He however, refused to speak to the large contingent of media persons at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International airport in Kolkatta, much to their disappointment.
After the recent crash, do ordinary investors need to be wary of the stock markets or invest judiciously to garner attractive returns?
Most of our readers agree that small investors looking for quick returns are sitting ducks for market manipulators. They suggested studying the markets before investing. Some readers felt that regulators like SEBI must provide suitable insurance cover in case of instances like the recent crash or curb the extent of speculation.
The nation on Wednesday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 60th death anniversary, with President Pratibha Patil leading the countrymen in paying rich tributes to the messiah of non-violence. 
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Wednesday said one of its subsidiaries, Diligenta, has won a contract worth over $200 million to support BPO services for Canada-based Sun Life Financial.
Countering the rancour in the West against outsourcing of jobs, the chairman of IT major Wipro has said India was not stealing their jobs and its businesses were moving into developed countries which did not have enough skilled graduates to compete in the global economy.
Head of Australian women business leaders delegation Carla Zampatti poses with Australian Senior Trade Commissioner to India Aminur Rehman (L) during an interaction program with Indian business women in Bangalore, on Wednesday. The delegation is in India to gain market knowledge and explore business opportunities. AP Photo
Hosted jointly by Air India and Deccan Herald, the Rank Award is for students while the Bolt award is for teachers. 
Symonds initiated brawl with Harbhajan: Hansen
Clarke named vice-captain for Twenty20
