India-Pak talk: Terror, J&K to top agenda
Even as the government faces a crucial survival vote in parliament on Tuesday, it will be business as usual on the diplomatic front as India and Pakistan launch the fifth round of their composite dialogue process here.
Kalam gets dedicated EduSat connection Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has a direct connection from satellite that will enable him to interact and hold video conferences from any corner of the country.
15 killed in Pak crackdown on Taliban
Pakistan's army on Sunday said it had killed 15 militants and detained 60 others in a five-day operation in the country's troubled northwest as the Taliban issued a fresh threat to execute 29 hostages if the military action was not halted.
Iran refuses to suspend nuclear programme
Iran has refused to commit itself to stopping uranium enrichment as demanded by the European Union, the US and other world powers, EU's chief diplomat Javier Solana indicated here on Saturday.
Will Olympics become a watershed in China's economy?
Economic officials and analysts, said such a slowdown was widely expected, based on both the economic policies that had been adopted by China and mounting global economic tensions.
Reiko, the polar bear, takes a bite of a block of ice at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on Sunday. Animals at the zoo get icy gift to cool off sweltering heat during summer. AP
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.
Olympic venues showcased as 'green' building models
The National Stadium, known as the "Bird's Nest" after its unique latticework of interwoven steel, is considered a template for water conservation, with 70 percent of its supply coming from recycled water. Beside the Bird's Nest, the National Aquatics Centre, or the "Water Cube," has also been designed as an energy-saving building. The stands of the Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Qinhuangdao, east China's Hebei province. The stadium will host 12 football matches during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Chinese diver Guo looks to sweep all crowns Shouldered with high expectations, the 27-year-old Guo hopes to sweep all of the diving gold medals with her team mates. Guo had announced she would retire after the Beijing Olympics. Guo is the oldest women's athlete in Chinese diving history.Guo Jingjing Underwater devices to check terror threats Beijing motorists find alternative modes of transport
The city expects to see up to 50,000 bikes for rent before the Olympics, with 200 bike-rental venues all over the city to make it easier for those who need a bike... LA's traffic miracle happen during 1984 Games
A traffic nightmare seemed inevitable with 25,000 athletes, coaches, officials and some six million visitors coming to attend the 16-day event. Some researchers had forewarned that the Olympics could bring "traffic jams of such a magnitude that the entire community could come to a standstill." But the worst never came, despite all the odds, traffic plannings played their parts. The traffic kept moving.
LEFT:Workers clean the bubble shaped surface of the Water Cube National Aquatic Center in Beijing.
RIGHT:Visitors to the Olympic Green, walk near the sculptures and the iconic Bird's Nest National Stadium. Organizers are putting the final touches to the sprawling Green where the main venues for the Games are located.
Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has a direct connection from satellite that will enable him to interact and hold video conferences from any corner of the country. 
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. 
Technically, they were together in Satyajit Rays Aranyer Din Ratri, where Sharmila played the lead while Aparna had a walk-on part. They, however, didnt come face to face in the film.
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Olympic venues showcased as 'green' building models
