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of articles posted on 12-Feb-2008.
Security stepped up at Raj Thackeray's residence
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 www.rediff.com
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Politics
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Security was beefed up on Tuesday at the residence of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray and all entrances barricaded ahead of his possible arrest after a case was registered against him for making provocative statements against north Indians.
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Aussies still the best, insists Clark
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 www.hindustantimes.com
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Sports - Cricket
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Fast bowler Stuart Clark said Australia were desperate to show they were still the world's best after taunts from tri-series rivals India and Sri Lanka.
Opener Virender Sehwag claimed Australia were “scared” ahead of their loss to India on Sunday, while Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene said other teams were finally catching up.
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India-Africa Summit next month, ties set to be redefined
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 www.zeenews.com
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Nations
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Recognising the immense opportunities for cooperation with Africa, India is set to redefine its relations with the 54-nation continent by enhancing engagement, particularly in the economic field.
A fresh direction in the relationship is expected next month when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh holds "brainstorming" sessions with the leaders of African countries at the India-Africa Forum Summit here.
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Australia keep Clark for ODI tri-series despite injury
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 www.hindustantimes.com
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Sports - Cricket
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Australia on Thursday retained the same squad that won the Hadlee-Chappell Trophy recently for the upcoming triangular One-Day International series against India and Sri Lanka starting in Brisbane Sunday.
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Mumbai tense; Raj Thackeray’s arrest imminent
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 www.zeenews.com
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Nations
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As the arrest of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray looks imminent, the western metropolis is considerably edgy. Violence has erupted in Nashik and shops being shut down all across the state. According to reports, the commercial complexes in Worli, Prabhadevi, Chembur and Ghatkoper locality have been closed as a precautionary measure. Meanwhile, MNS workers have vandalised commer
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Sri Lanka beat India to revive tri-series hopes
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 www.cricbuzz.com
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Sports - Cricket
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Sri Lanka hammered India by eight wickets on Tuesday to revive their hopes in the rain-hit tri-series.
Set a revised 154 to win from 21 overs, Sri Lanka reached the rain-adjusted target with two overs to spare for their first win of the series.
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1993 blasts: No bail for Yusuf, Rubeena
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 www.zeenews.com
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Nations
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the bail plea of two members of the Memon family - Rubeena and Yusuf - accused in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case. While Rubeena’s plea was summarily dismissed, the apex court ordered setting up of a medical board to asses Yusuf’s mental health.
The apex court made it clear that Yusuf’s bail plea would be considered only after the medical board submits its report
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India, Maldives to jointly tackle extremism
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 www.zeenews.com
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Nations
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President Pratibha Patil has said that India and Maldives will jointly tackle extremism and fundamentalism.
"The cooperation between the two countries has grown steadily given the fresh challenges, especially in maritime security," said Patil at a banquet hosted by her in honour of visiting Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom at Rashtrapati Bhawan last evening.
India and Maldives also signe
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Oxford University introduces MSc in Contemporary India
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 www.zeenews.com
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Nations
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The University of Oxford has introduced a new degree, MSc in Contemporary India, in response to growing interest among students about India and its burgeoning economy.
The first batch of students for the new degree launched by the School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies will be enrolled from October this year.
The course would provide students with the opportunity to learn both about India's a
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Saif Ali Khan hosts tea workshop
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 www.dnaindia.com
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Entertainment
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MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan hosted a tea tasting and appreciation workshop for the city's crowd and the media with tea expert here.
Saif, who along with ad guru Alyque Padamsee, set the mood for the workshop, said on Monday, ''I'm sure that we will have a refined and civilised afternoon.''
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