OBC QUOTA Decks cleared for admissions in PG courses Roadblocks for admission of OBC candidates in post-graduate courses including in IIMs and IITs were cleared by the Supreme Court which lifted the Calcutta High Court order staying implementation of the 27 per cent quota for them in Central educational institutions.
PM arrives in Bhutan
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in Bhutan on a two-day visit, the first trip by an Indian prime minister after the Himalayan nation became the youngest democracy in South Asia.
Elementary education plan World Bank provides $600 million for India
The World Bank has approved a $600 million credit to support to India's Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), a nationwide centrally sponsored programme designed to provide education to all children aged 6 to 14.
Visitors look at Tanishq jewellery designed for the movie
"Jodhaa-Akbar" at an exhibition in Bangalore on Friday.
John Abraham to be brand ambassador for European football 2008
Bollywood actor John Abraham has been roped in as brand ambassador for the UEFA European Football Championship 2008. Managing Director of ESPN Software India R C Venkateish, unveiled a detailed promotional campaign 'Bach Ke Kahan Jaoge' for the the tournament.
The world's smallest one-man helicopter GEN H-4, manufactured by Japanese helicopter company Gen Corporation, will take flight on May 25 in the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci near Florence, in tribute to his original idea.
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit hugs veteran actress Zohra Sehgal after presenting her with 'Laadli of the Century' special award during 'UNFPA-Laadli Media Awards '07' function in New Delhi on Thursday. PTI
CET forum in DH Launching a new forum called 'Mission Admission', Deccan Herald attempts to make the testing days ahead a bit easier. This new forum will help candidates keep track of news and information on the CET, the Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET) of COMEDK and key entrance tests thereafter.
DLF INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE T20 CRICKET
Pollock, Jayasuriya rout Kolkata Knight Riders
The hero of the day for Mumbai Indians was their pace attack spearheaded so well by Pollock who came up with a deadly spell on a helpful Wankhede Stadium track to rip the heart out of the Kolkata team. Rajasthan Royals start favourite against Royal Challengers
Rajasthan Royals will carry the confidence that they have beaten the Challengers by seven wickets. Since then, the Royals have grown in confidence. On the other hand, Challengers have been a demoralised lot with a series of defeats and off the field controversy... Kotla gears up for battle between Kings and Daredevils
When the two sides met first time on April 27, it was Yuvraj who was smiling at the end with his side carving out a four-wicket win with three balls to spare. Sehwag, however, made it clear that he is desperate to have the last laugh.
Sehwag lauds Mishra's effort
''I had full confidence in Amit Mishra, and that is why, I saved him for the last over. He was bowling well and proved my decision correct,'' Sehwag said. Delhi Daredevils' Amit Mishra celebrates his hat-trick with teammates at Ferozshah Kotla stadium, New Delhi. Sehwag stoned at on home ground
"Unfortunately, an Indian player has been pelted in India. It's a matter of shame that a stone was thrown at a Delhi player in Delhi," Sehwag said. Gilchrist, Sehwag in war of words
"This is for the first time I saw so many substitute fielders taking so many catches. I mean you see the bowler bowling and going off to come back, bowl again and again going off...'' said Gilchrist.
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PM arrives in Bhutan
Visitors look at Tanishq jewellery designed for the movie
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit hugs veteran actress Zohra Sehgal after presenting her with 'Laadli of the Century' special award during 'UNFPA-Laadli Media Awards '07' function in New Delhi on Thursday. PTI 
Launching a new forum called 'Mission Admission', Deccan Herald attempts to make the testing days ahead a bit easier. This new forum will help candidates keep track of news and information on the CET, the Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET) of COMEDK and key entrance tests thereafter. 
Sehwag lauds Mishra's effort
