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Tamil Tiger rebels in disarray, says Sri Lanka army Posted: 27 Feb 2008 06:01 AM CST The Sri Lankan military claimed Wednesday that Tamil Tiger rebels are in a state of disarray due to continued government military offensive in the island's north and northeast.

Availed of home loan? Take care of property papers Posted: 27 Feb 2008 12:02 AM CST Want a home loan for your dream house? Chances are that banks may misplace your house documents, leaving you high and dry.

New show replaces 'Kasauti Zindagi Kay' on STAR Plus Posted: 27 Feb 2008 06:00 AM CST 'Kasauti Zindagi Kay', the popular serial made by television soap queen Ekta Kapoor, is coming to an end. The show is being replaced by another love story from the Balaji camp titled 'Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil', starting March 3 on STAR Plus.

Karan Johar to make movie on terror Posted: 27 Feb 2008 12:02 AM CST Filmmaker Karan Johar is breaking away from larger-than-life family soaps and fairytale romances. For a change, he will make a reality movie about terrorism called 'Khan' without songs. The movie will star Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.

Cinema chill thaws between India, Pakistan Posted: 26 Feb 2008 10:32 PM CST Pakistan lifted the ban on exhibition of Indian movies early this month and Firoz Nadiadwala's 'Welcome' was the first Bollywood movie to be 'officially' released in Pakistan. And now 'Khuda Ke Liye,' in which actor Naseeruddin Shah plays a major role, is also going to be 'officially' released in India March 28 for the first time

India's Economic Survey to be tabled Thursday Posted: 27 Feb 2008 01:31 AM CST A report on the state of India's economy with suggested policy prescriptions in areas ranging from government finances to external trade will be tabled in parliament Thursday by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram.

India extends tender deadline for 126 combat jets Posted: 27 Feb 2008 11:31 AM CST India Wednesday extended by two months the date for opening bids for the country's biggest defence deal for 126 combat jets - six days before the March 3 deadline was to expire.

More people buying laptops in India Posted: 27 Feb 2008 04:02 AM CST The Indian personal computer (PC) market crossed 6.5 million shipments, while laptop sales doubled to nearly 1.8 million units in 2007, said IT research firm IDC India.

India developing neem based gel for women to counter AIDS Posted: 27 Feb 2008 01:30 AM CST India has successfully completed phase two trials of a neem based microbicide gel for women that promises to help prevent transmission of HIV/AIDS.

Suchitra Sen admitted to hospital, stable Posted: 27 Feb 2008 04:01 AM CST Suchitra Sen, the reclusive screen goddess of yesteryears, has been admitted to a private nursing home here after she developed chest infection and breathlessness but was stable, hospital officials said Wednesday.

Indian equities rise third straight day Posted: 27 Feb 2008 06:30 AM CST The benchmark stock market index Wednesday maintained its rise for the third consecutive day but posted only marginal gains over apprehensions of what the Indian budget, to be presented Feb 29, holds in store.

Mumbai set for Rajnikant's magic again Posted: 27 Feb 2008 09:30 AM CST After regaling countless fans in Mumbai with 'Sivaji: The Boss', Tamil superstar Rajnikant is all set to win hearts again with the dubbed version of his Tamil blockbuster 'Chandramukhi'.

When Arafat almost kissed Benazir Bhutto! Posted: 27 Feb 2008 12:02 AM CST A book dedicated to Benazir Bhutto by a former aide says that the slain Pakistani former premier was paranoid about shaking hands with men, but Palestinian icon Yasser Arafat came close to kissing her one day!

Raliway budget is historic: Lalu Posted: 27 Feb 2008 12:00 PM CST An upbeat Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Wednesday described the railway budget he presented Tuesday as 'historic' and took a dig at the opposition for criticising it.

Minister's kidnapped son still untraced Posted: 27 Feb 2008 12:03 AM CST The son of Union Minister of State for Coal Dasari Narayana Rao, kidnapped by some unidentified people Tuesday evening, remained untraced.

BGR Energy to complete building Andhra Pradesh power plant Posted: 27 Feb 2008 09:02 AM CST Thermal and nuclear plants equipment manufacturer BGR Energy Systems Ltd has bagged a contract for completing pending work at Kothagudem thermal power plant in Andhra Pradesh.

Don't call bureaucrats, Assam cabinet tells governor Posted: 26 Feb 2008 10:30 PM CST The Assam government has taken on Governor Lt. Gen. (retd) Ajai Singh once again, making it clear that the governor should not summon bureaucrats to his office for any discussion.

Cricket-loving Monty wants to design courses in India Posted: 27 Feb 2008 06:02 AM CST Scotsman Colin Montgomerie is quite a legend in the Ryder Cup golf competition between Europe and United States, but guess where he draws his inspiration from? Cricket!

Rajasthan seeks funds for frost-hit farmers Posted: 27 Feb 2008 08:32 AM CST The Rajasthan state assembly Wednesday passed a resolution urging the central government to allow the calamity relief fund to be used to provide help to farmers whose crops were damaged by frost.

Haryana clears industrial investments worth $578 mn Posted: 27 Feb 2008 06:00 AM CST A high-level allotment committee of the Haryana government Wednesday cleared 51 industrial projects involving an investment of Rs.23 billion ($578 million), an official spokesman said here.

Indian equities markets open on positive note Posted: 27 Feb 2008 12:00 AM CST Indian equities markets opened positive Wednesday, mirroring strong global cues.

US defence secretary meets Advani over n-deal Posted: 27 Feb 2008 06:02 AM CST US Defence Secretary Robert Gates called on the Leader of Opposition in parliament L.K. Advani here Wednesday and discussed the India-US civil nuclear deal, informed sources said.

'India has to fork out a lot more for Russian carrier' Posted: 27 Feb 2008 10:32 AM CST India will have to fork out a substantially higher sum for an aircraft carrier it has purchased from Russia as the $970 million previously agreed to for its refurbishment was not 'doable', a top defence ministry official said Wednesday.

Reliance, HP to bring natural gas to West Bengal Posted: 27 Feb 2008 01:30 AM CST West Bengal, in midst of an industrial resurgence and growing vehicular pollution, would receive natural gas in three years to convert vehicles to run with greener fuel, state Industry Minister Nirupam Sen said.

Cosmos to build hydroelectric plant in Himachal Pradesh Posted: 27 Feb 2008 06:03 AM CST Cosmos Hydro Power Ltd (CHPL) will build and operate for 40 years a Rs.1-billion ($25 million) hydroelectric plant in Himachal Pradesh, according to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) it signed with the state government.

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