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Army to replace paramilitary force in Sri Lanka's southeast Posted: 21 Mar 2008 04:32 AM CDT The Sri Lankan government has decided to replace the paramilitary Special Task Force (STF) by units of the regular army in southeast Sri Lanka, apparently in view of an increasing threat from Tamil Tiger guerrillas.

Anil Ambani group to launch 20 TV channels Posted: 20 Mar 2008 11:30 PM CDT The Reliance Dhirubhai Ambani Group is set to launch 20 TV channels in the country as part of its plans to expand the reach in the fast-growing broadcast entertainment business, top company officials said.

Sky high! Private jets taking off in India Posted: 21 Mar 2008 12:00 AM CDT After Maybachs and RollsRoyces, the swish set in India is now displaying a fondness for luxury flying machines even if it means shelling out an astounding $80 million to buy one!

Is Holi unsafe for women? Bollywood reacts Posted: 21 Mar 2008 05:01 AM CDT The festival of colours, Holi, means fun and frolic. However, it is not safe for women, says the Bollywood brigade. Stars like Urmila Matondkar and Shefali Shah suggest they should be cautious and play Holi only with family and close friends.

New Hyderabad airport all set to take-off Posted: 21 Mar 2008 02:02 AM CDT The new Hyderabad international airport is all set to take off -- from early hours of Sunday.

Africa wants India's help to develop skills Posted: 21 Mar 2008 05:31 AM CDT Indian training for skills seems to be in demand in Africa, with ministers and officials asking for joint ventures to set up skill development projects in the continent.

Charity brings light into lives of 700,000 poor Indian children Posted: 21 Mar 2008 12:00 AM CDT They are no Bill and Melinda Gates, Microsoft's first couple known for their philanthropy; neither are they fresh-faced non-resident Indians just back to their roots, kitties flush with cash and eager to plough back.

'Race' makes a good start in Mumbai Posted: 21 Mar 2008 09:30 AM CDT The movie 'Race' made by Tips Films opened to an average 80 per cent collection in Mumbai theatres.

What the stars are doing this Holi Posted: 21 Mar 2008 05:32 AM CDT Enjoying a splash of colours, lazing in the intoxication of bhang (a special drink), feasting on traditional sweets and delicacies, and all this with friends makes Holi a truly exciting time for celebrities.

Charlesworth to start work with women's hockey camp Posted: 21 Mar 2008 08:30 AM CDT Ric Charlesworth will begin his effort to resurrect Indian hockey with the women's team when the Australian coach visits the ongoing Olympic qualifiers preparatory camp in Lucknow.

Bribing for vote complaint goes to election commission Posted: 21 Mar 2008 03:30 AM CDT The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Madhya Pradesh has complained to the Election Commission (EC) that lawmaker Kishore Samrite was offered money to vote for independent candidate Vivek Tankha in the forthcoming poll to the upper house of parliament.

'Race' memorabilia on sale at eBay Posted: 21 Mar 2008 09:30 AM CDT Tips Industries Limited, which released the action movie 'Race' Friday, has joined with eBay, an online auction portal, to boost ticket sales of the movie.

Food Corp begins wheat purchases from Gujarat Posted: 21 Mar 2008 08:31 AM CDT The Food Corp of India (FCI) has begun procuring wheat from Rajkot agriculture market yard from Friday at the rate of Rs.200 per 20-kg, market sources said.

Legislator complains to police in 'cash for vote' case Posted: 21 Mar 2008 07:31 AM CDT The Madhya Pradesh Police Friday recorded the statement of Samajwadi Party legislator Kishore Samrite who has alleged that opposition party members are trying to bribe him to vote for an independent candidate in the upcoming poll to the upper house of parliament.

Chennai Superstars beat Delhi Giants in ICL Posted: 21 Mar 2008 04:30 AM CDT Captain Rajagopal Sathish smashed a 46-ball 62 to help Chennai Superstars thrash Delhi Giants by 56 runs in the Indian Cricket League (ICL) Twenty20 Challenge to climb up to the second spot in the points table.

Bindra against money clout to dominate world cricket Posted: 21 Mar 2008 10:31 AM CDT The principal advisor-designate of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Inderjit Singh Bindra said Friday that the money clout of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) would not be used to dominate world cricket.

Zambia invites Indian firms to set up tax-free zone Posted: 21 Mar 2008 12:00 AM CDT After giving China a tax free zone, the southern African nation of Zambia wants to create a similar exclusive economic zone for Indian companies to bring 'value-addition' to its mining industry.

Kerala to set up one more IT park Posted: 21 Mar 2008 05:31 AM CDT Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan Friday visited the proposed site of a 78-acre information technology (IT) park here.

We haven't forgiven him, say Husain's critics Posted: 21 Mar 2008 05:01 AM CDT Despite M.F. Husain's painting 'Battle of Ganga and Jamuna: Mahabharata' fetching a whopping $1.6 million at the Christies' auction in New York and setting a world record, his detractors here refuse to forgive him for his earlier work that they consider anti-Hindu.

Talented Rani turns 30 Friday Posted: 21 Mar 2008 07:30 AM CDT She has come far since the days when she was better known only as Kajol's cousin sister. Now, Bollywood diva Rani Mukherji, who turned 30 Friday, is recognised for her powerful emoting and has made her position unshakeable in the Hindi film industry.

Dhoni, Harbhajan declared fit for Test series Posted: 21 Mar 2008 05:30 AM CDT India's ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and off-spinner Harbhajan Singh were Friday declared fit for the home Test series against South Africa starting Wednesday in Chennai.

Police officer burns wife in Tripura Posted: 21 Mar 2008 12:31 AM CDT In a shocking incident, a police officer burnt his wife to death in Tripura after a quarrel, the police said here Friday.

Chetan, Aditi win PSPB badminton finals Posted: 21 Mar 2008 05:32 AM CDT National champion Chetan Anand and Aditi Mutatkar clinched the men's and women's singles badminton titles of the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) here Friday.

China warns US, slams Dalai Lama for 'lies' Posted: 21 Mar 2008 11:32 AM CDT On a day Tibetan protesters slipped into the Chinese embassy premises and the Dalai Lama arrived for a week's stay, China urged India not to be misled by the 'lies' of the Tibetan leader and warned against any international 'meddling' in its 'internal affairs'.

Sports Schedule for March 21, 2008 Posted: 20 Mar 2008 11:30 PM CDT Following is the Sports Schedule for March 21, 2008:

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