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Three die in Maharashtra after drinking 'poisoned' water Posted: 23 Feb 2008 09:00 AM CST Three people including a 12-year-old boy have died after drinking water from a pond in Nimbi-Kosgaon village of Maharashtra, officials said Saturday.

India, the new superpower of cricket Posted: 22 Feb 2008 10:31 PM CST When Kerry Packer launched his 'circus' in 1977, Indian cricketers were so much in the doghouse that not one of them was chosen to play. The omission was all the more galling for Indians because several Pakistanis, led by the dashing Imran Khan, were included.

Aamir, Shah Rukh, Kareena win Filmfare awards Posted: 23 Feb 2008 01:00 PM CST Superstar Aamir Khan Saturday night won the Filmfare Best Director Award for 'Taare Zameen Par', which was also adjudged the best film, while Shah Rukh Khan ('Chak De! India') and Kareena Kapoor ('Jab We Met') won the awards for the Best Leading Actors in the male and female categories respectively.

Usha Martin Group forays into technical education Posted: 23 Feb 2008 02:30 AM CST Usha Martin Group, a leading producer of speciality steel and wire rope, has forayed into the education sector with the recently launched Usha Martin Academy here.

Penguin joins Mobifusion to deliver books on mobiles Posted: 23 Feb 2008 02:30 AM CST Publishing major Penguin Books India has joined hands with Mobifusion Inc., developer and distributor of mobile technologies, to deliver books to mobile phone users across India.

British Biologicals to export nutraceuticals to US, Russia Posted: 23 Feb 2008 12:31 AM CST British Biologicals Ltd., a leading mid-size Indian pharma firm, is set to enter American, Russian and European markets to export a range of dietary supplement nutraceuticals, a top company official said here.

Raj Thackeray wants Biharis to leave Maharashtra Posted: 23 Feb 2008 10:32 AM CST Continuing his tirade against migrants, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray now wants all Biharis here to leave Maharashtra following protests against him in the Bihar assembly.

'Michael Clayton' a cleverly crafted moral fable Posted: 23 Feb 2008 06:32 AM CST Film: 'Michael Clayton'; Cast: George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, Sydney Pollack; Director: Tony Gilroy; Rating:***

$150 mn investment in Indian organic farming: ministerx Posted: 23 Feb 2008 08:02 AM CST Organic farming in India is set to get a major boost with investments of over $150 million coming into the sector, Food Processing Industries Minister Subodh Kant Sahai has said.

Bank interest cuts will not benefit house hunters Posted: 22 Feb 2008 11:00 PM CST The euphoria over banks cutting prime lending rates (PLR) may not spill over to the realty market as bankers and realty firms say they are unlikely to encourage house hunters.

Clooney steals the show in 'Michael Clayton' Posted: 22 Feb 2008 10:32 PM CST Film: 'Michael Clayton'; Cast: George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, Sydney Pollock; Director: Tony Gilroy; Ratings: ***

IPL the new mantra for domestic cricketers Posted: 23 Feb 2008 06:30 AM CST Ricky Ponting is aghast and Andrew Symonds is stunned by their Indian Premier League price tags, but for India's domestic cricketers the showbiz event is not just about money. It is a springboard to international stardom.

Ganesh's appeal works for 'Galipata' Posted: 22 Feb 2008 10:31 PM CST Actor Ganesh's films have the knack of doing well at the box office after the first few weeks. His 'Galipata' continues the trend and tops the charts after four weeks.

Ganesh's charisma propels 'Galipata' to the top Posted: 22 Feb 2008 10:31 PM CST 'Galipata' still rules the Kannada music market, establishing Hari Krishna as a top league composer.

Akali-BJP, Third Front plan massive rallies in Delhi Feb 26 Posted: 23 Feb 2008 12:30 AM CST Thousands of supporters of Punjab's ruling alliance as well as activists of the Third Front will pour into Delhi for separate demonstrations on Tuesday, but with both focussing on the cause of farmers.

Now, Jaspal Bhatti auctions players Posted: 23 Feb 2008 08:02 AM CST India's king of caricature Jaspal Bhatti and his Nonsense Club Saturday organised a sports 'mandi' (marketplace) here to sell players like cattle.

Antony promises new-look Indian Air Force in two years Posted: 23 Feb 2008 08:03 AM CST Saying that funds for modernisation would not be a constraint, Defence Minister A.K. Antony Saturday promised a new-look Indian Air Force (IAF) in two years - and announced it would get 40 more Hawk advanced jet trainers (AJT) in addition to the 66 it has already purchased.

Overnite Express Ltd. to focus on South India Posted: 23 Feb 2008 05:02 AM CST Overnite Express Ltd. announced its strategic-tie up with Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) here in Hyderabad today. Overnite will be utilizing the dedicated space in various long routes Garuda Buses operated by APSRTC to transport goods, parcels and couriers.

A Venetian township takes shape in Nagpur Posted: 23 Feb 2008 12:30 AM CST Even as this fast growing city in the heart of the country is witnessing unprecedented housing boom around the upcoming international cargo hub to the north, a unique mini-township wearing a European facade is taking shape near its northern end.

Bhansali takes a break, directs opera in Paris Posted: 23 Feb 2008 12:30 AM CST Sanjay Leela Bhansali is in Paris to direct the 1923 opera ballet 'Padmavati', written by Albert Rousselan, for the prestigious Theatre Du Chatelet and says it gives him the much-needed break from making movies.

'Start marketing other sports like cricket' Posted: 23 Feb 2008 06:32 AM CST Auction of cricketers for millions of dollars by the Indian Premier League has left sportspersons in other disciplines wondering why their federations cannot lure corporates to market their sport.

Dempo Sports Club lifts I-League title Posted: 23 Feb 2008 09:00 AM CST Goa's Dempo Sports Club defeated Viva Kerala 4-1 Saturday to sneak past Churchill Brothers on a better goal difference to became the I-league football champions.

Truckers' stir cripples services in Karnataka Posted: 23 Feb 2008 08:02 AM CST Movement of goods, barring that of essential commodities, has come to a virtual halt across Karnataka Saturday in the wake of an indefinite agitation launched by truck operators against an order to install speed governors in heavy commercial vehicles.

Firms should provide co-creation platform: C.K. Prahalad Posted: 23 Feb 2008 08:03 AM CST Providing an opportunity for co-creation, creating common interest based communities and acting as a nodal agency in the global supply chain are some of the key innovation drivers in the future, said a top management guru.

Class 12 student barred from exams, may move court Posted: 23 Feb 2008 01:00 AM CST A Class 12 student in Madhya Pradesh suffering from cancer may move the high court after she was barred from taking the final practical examinations due to less attendance.

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