Hockey players to go on hunger strike
Irked by the "step-motherly treatment" meted out to the hockey players by the central and four state governments, when compared to the sops given to cricketers, the team members have decided to go on a 'hunger strike'.
We need to raise n-power share: FM "We need to raise our share of nuclear power from the current level of three per cent to ten per cent -- Japan has something like 30 to 40 per cent of its electricity coming from nuclear power," Chidambaram said. 'Iran gas pipeline hinges on price'
"I think if the price of the gas is agreed upon, the pipeline will become a reality," Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram said at an interactive session at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington.
Sensex crosses 17K level; ends down
The benchmark Sensex covered 1,000- point journey in the shortest span of six trading sessions, crossing the 17,000-point mark in the early trade today on sustained buying by funds. Brokers at Bombay Stock Exchange in a jubilant mood after the Sensitive Index (sensex) crossed the 17,000 mark in the opening move on Wednesday.
Join Space Edn Board: ESA urges India
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and ESA have established the ISEB with the objective to enhance cooperation in education... Galileo: 'Talks after sorting out funding issue'
Benazir to allow UN to quiz AQ Khan
"While we do not agree at this stage to have any Western access to AQ Khan, we do believe that IAEA... would have the right to question AQ Khan," Benazir said.
Former Bulgarian monarch was KGB spy
The former King of Bulgaria, the only Monarch in history who became the head of the government through a landslide victory in democratic nationwide elections after 55 years of Communist-imposed exile, was a KGB spy.
Indian Cricket team Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni looks on during a special celebratory function at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, on Tuesday. India lifted the inaugural Twenty20 world title beating Pakistan on Monday in Johannesburg. Thousands thronged the streets, braving monsoon rain to greet the cricketing heroes. AFP
World Chess: Anand extends lead
Viswanathan Anand crashed through Alexander Morozevich's defence in the lone decisive match of the 11th round and only a miracle of sorts now can deny the Indian of his second World chess championship title.
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'Black Eyed Peas' to rock city on October 16
The famous hip-hop band 'Black Eyed Peas' will stage a concert at Palace Grounds here on October 16. The concert will be presented by Nokia in partnership with DNA networks, would have songs from famous album 'Elephunk and Monkey Business'.
The band is visiting India, as part of their world tour programme. The event would also mark the release of their latest album...
Las Vegas (often abbreviated as Vegas) is the most populous city in the state of Nevada, US, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally known resort, shopping, entertainment, and gambling destination. It was established in 1905 and officially became a city in 1911. With the growth that followed, Las Vegas became the largest US city founded in the 20th century (a distinction Chicago held for the 19th century).
The name Las Vegas is often applied to the unincorporated areas of Clark County that surround the city, especially the resort areas on and near the Las Vegas Strip. This 4½ mile (7.2 km) stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard is mostly outside the city limits, in the unincorporated towns of Paradise and Winchester.
The centre of gambling in the United States and the world, Las Vegas is commonly known as The Entertainment Capital of the World; famous for its massive and lavish casino resorts, availability of alcoholic beverages at any time (as is true throughout Nevada), and various degrees of adult entertainment. It is also referred to as Sin City, but in recent years the city itself has stopped using this moniker in its marketing. The city's glamorous image has often made it a popular setting for films and television programs.
The State government has proposed a ban on the use of cellphones by schoolchildren saying that it would affect their mental and physical growth. Is the government justified? Deccan Herald had invited readers to send their responses.
Most readers opine that the ban is a wise move since the use of cell phones has affected the health and academic performances of students. Others argue that these gadgets are quintessential to this globalised world.
The team was led out of the airport by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni with the T20 World Cup trophy in his hand and were welcomed by BCCI Chief Sharad Pawar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh and other cabinet members.
"We need to raise our share of nuclear power from the current level of three per cent to ten per cent -- Japan has something like 30 to 40 per cent of its electricity coming from nuclear power," Chidambaram said.
in the early trade today on sustained buying by funds.
'Black Eyed Peas' to rock city on October 16 
