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Bedi attacks conduct of junior cricketers Posted: 05 Mar 2008 01:00 AM CST Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi Wednesday flayed India's junior cricketers for their 'absolutely terrible and atrocious behaviour' while winning the under-19 World Cup title, even as he called the senior team's triangular triumph in Australia 'absolutely marvellous'.

Kajol new brand ambassador of Anchor White toothpaste Posted: 05 Mar 2008 02:30 AM CST After promoting Whirlpool appliances and Tata Indicom, now Bollywood's talented actress Kajol will now be the new brand ambassador of Anchor White toothpaste.

Reliance Digital to open 150 stores across India Posted: 05 Mar 2008 09:02 AM CST Reliance digital, the IT consumer durable arm of Reliance Retail, plans to open 150 digital stores and 60 iStores or Apple stores across the country.

Salman takes off his shirt again Posted: 05 Mar 2008 10:33 AM CST Bollywood superstar Salman Khan takes off his shirt again, but this time for STAR Plus' musical show Amul Star Voice of India Chhote Ustad.

Tata-Virgin tie-up can go ahead, says DoT Posted: 05 Mar 2008 11:31 AM CST The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) Wednesday said it will not stop Tata Teleservices from launching mobile phone services in partnership with Britain's Virgin Mobile, but it sought 'information' on the deal, a senior official said.

UTI Infrastructure Fund rated top performer globally Posted: 05 Mar 2008 06:30 AM CST A top global financial research company has rated the state-run Unit Trust of India's (UTI) Infrastructure Fund as the top performer in the segment internationally with 63.29 percent annual returns since 2004.

Markets open flat on weak global cues Posted: 05 Mar 2008 12:00 AM CST The Indian equities market Wednesday opened flat on weak cues from the global markets. The negative rally was led by banking stocks which saw heavy selling in the early trade.

Kingfisher Airlines gets 5-star rating from Skytrax Posted: 05 Mar 2008 11:32 AM CST Private carrier Kingfisher Airlines has been given the prestigious '5-Star Airline Status' by Skytrax, the world's leading independent travel forum and air travel information organisation.

Vajpayee is Bhishm Pitamah of Indian politics: Manmohan Posted: 05 Mar 2008 12:30 PM CST Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday described his predecessor Atal Bihari Vajpayee as the Bhishm Pitamah of Indian politics and urge him to convince his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) about the merits of the India-US nuclear deal.

Rebel Indian Cricket League starts March 9 Posted: 05 Mar 2008 11:31 AM CST Eight teams will compete at Indian Cricket League's (ICL) next Twenty20 tournament, starting March 9, that will see some top international stars rubbing shoulders with the domestic players of the country.

Combative Manmohan takes on Advani, NDA Posted: 05 Mar 2008 02:30 AM CST Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday accused the opposition of wrecking the lives of farmers and of failing to battle terrorism when it was in power until 2004.

Early elections? We think so, say MPs Posted: 05 Mar 2008 12:01 AM CST More and more political leaders across the spectrum feel that the country is inching towards an early parliamentary election, possibly later this year.

Nagarjuna Construction wins orders worth $105 million Posted: 05 Mar 2008 06:01 AM CST Andhra Pradesh-based builder Nagarjuna Construction Co Ltd said Wednesday it has secured three contracts worth Rs.4.24 billion ($105 million) from various civic bodies that include building a flyover in Mumbai.

North Indians safe in Maharashtra: chief minister Posted: 05 Mar 2008 05:32 AM CST Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh said here Wednesday that north Indians residing in the state have nothing to fear as they are safe and will always remain so.

Wipro showcases network solution at Dubai fair Posted: 05 Mar 2008 06:33 AM CST Indian IT bellwether Wipro Ltd is showcasing its integrated solution for network inventory management at TeleManagement World trade show being held in Dubai this week, the company said here Wednesday.

'BCCI must help junior players manage their millions' Posted: 05 Mar 2008 02:30 AM CST Fearing that loads of money coming their way for winning the under-19 World Cup could spoil them, some of the best-known former India players Wednesday asked the board to assist the cricketers handle their bulging bank balances.

Remunerative market must for farmers: Swaminathan Posted: 05 Mar 2008 12:00 AM CST Eminent agriculture scientist M.S. Swaminathan Wednesday said that a remunerative market for farmers has become a must to ensure the stability of the farm sector.

Rare snake god masks stolen in Himachal Pradesh Posted: 05 Mar 2008 02:31 AM CST Half a dozen rare wooden masks of the snake god (naag devta) studded with precious stones and jewels, believed to be over 600 years old, have gone missing from a temple in Himachal Pradesh, the police said Wednesday.

Manmohan seeks good ties with Pakistan, lauds Vajpayee Posted: 05 Mar 2008 06:31 AM CST India and Pakistan should think about 'collective destiny, collective security and prosperity', Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday and termed as 'most courageous' the steps his predecessor Atal Bihari Vajpayee took to improve ties with Pakistan.

Large India squad for South Asian archery Posted: 05 Mar 2008 06:32 AM CST The Archery Association of India Wednesday announced a large national squad for the second South Asian Archery Championship, starting here Friday.

Moderate to brisk polling underway in Nagaland Posted: 05 Mar 2008 02:31 AM CST Moderate to brisk voting was underway Wednesday in the northeastern state of Nagaland for elections to the 60-member assembly, with the Congress party and the Nagaland People's Front (NPF)-led regional combine the main contenders for power.

India soon to make education a fundamental right: minister Posted: 05 Mar 2008 12:31 PM CST India will soon legislate a law to make education a fundamental right, Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Arjun Singh said Wednesday.

Maoist blow up creche in Jharkhand Posted: 05 Mar 2008 02:31 AM CST Maoist guerrillas have blasted a government-run creche in Palamau district of Jharkhand, the police said Wednesday.

Tata AIG Life inks pact with India Post Posted: 05 Mar 2008 11:03 AM CST Tata AIG Life Insurance entered into a partnership with India Post Wednesday that will enable its customers pay premium at 5,000 post offices across the country.

Former footballer dies in a destitute home Posted: 05 Mar 2008 11:32 AM CST Former football player George Thomas, who played for clubs in India and Pakistan, died at a home for the destitute here Wednesday. He was 89.

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