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of articles posted on 27-Jun-2007.
IAF: Women fighter-pilots unwelcome
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 www.dnaindia.com
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Nations
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Despite the fact that the country is on the verge of getting its first woman Commander-in-Chief, the chief of the Indian Air Force, air chief Marshal Fali H Major feels his force is not yet ready to sign up women fighter pilots.The IAF-chief's comments has brought to the fore the debate that the army is only paying lip service to women's empowerment.
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India slated to become world’s 3rd largest banking hub by 2040
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 www.indianexpress.com
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Business
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India is likely to be the third largest banking hub after China and the US by the year 2040 as the banking sector is likely to witness a major growth in the emerging economies of the world. According to a report by PWC, the banking sector will grow significantly faster than GDP in the E7 group of emerging economies, which includes India.
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Banking-Hub
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Sena backs Pratibha
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 www.thestatesman.net
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Politics
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In response to the controversy over the Shiv Sena's support to the UPA-Left Presidential candidate, Mrs Pratibha Patil, the Sena asked the BJP to understand its political compulsions and not to unnecessarily create an altercation. “Shiv Sena does not want the alliance with BJP to break and they (BJP) should refrain from making harsh statements,” counselled Mr Udhav Thackeray.
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Shiv-Sena
Presidential-Poll
Pratibha-Patil
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Bobby Deol: Tough men cry too
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 www.hindu.com
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Entertainment
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According to Bollywood hero, Bobby Deol, men have an emotional side too, but are conditioned not to show it.However, he does not count himself among men who mask their emotions. Deol said: "Men get embarrassed to cry, thinking it's not manly, but we can't hide our emotions. We can't live (behind) a facade."
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Bobby-Deol
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'Dr Death' may be extradited from US
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 www.rediff.com
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Crime , Foreign Affairs
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India-born US surgeon Jayant Patel, referred to as 'Dr Death' on account of charges of fraud, multiple manslaughter and grievous bodily harm in Australia, may be extradited from the United States with the process having being 'confidentially' approved.
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Dr-Death
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'Premonition' lands Pratibha in fresh row
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 www.rediff.com
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Politics
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The United Progressive Alliance-Left presidential candidate, Pratibha Patil, seems to be mired with controversies. Her recent claim that she had a 'divine premonition' of greater responsibility coming her way after speaking to a late spiritual guru has kicked up another row.
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Presidential-Poll
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Atal praises Prez Kalam
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 www.rediff.com
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Politics
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the former PM and leader of the NDA thanked President A P J Abdul Kalam for maintaining the dignity of the highest office of the land and completing his term in office. He also warmly congratulated Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, for offering to not contest in case Kalam becomes a candidate.
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Haren Pandya Case: "I cannot accept this judgment"
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 www.rediff.com
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Crime , Politics
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Nine people have been sentenced to life imprisonment by a POTA Court, in the Haren Pandya murder case.However, Pandya's family is dissatisfied with the verdict.His widow Jagruti Pandya said: "I have great respect for the Indian judiciary, but I cannot accept this judgment because it is based on an incomplete investigation."
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Haren-Pandya
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It's not 'Shekhawat vs Shekhawat', says Bhairon Singh
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 www.rediff.com
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Politics
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Vice President Bhairon Singh has said that it is not a 'Shekhawat versus Shekhawat' fight for the post of President. He said: "No, I don't see it as 'Shekhawat versus Shekhawat'. Not at all, she is not a Shekhawat."
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Bhairon-Singh-Shekhawat
Presidential-Polls
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Hyderabad: Student poses as 'suicide bomber', apprehended
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 www.rediff.com
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Crime , Cities
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Rupesh Kumar, an engineering student and resident of Adoni town in Kurnool district, created panic at the Hyderabad Regional Passport Office at Secunderabad by posing as a 'suicide bomber' and threatening to blow up the office. Upon being apprehended, he told the police that he enacted the drama as a protest against the apathy of Passport Office authorities.
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Suicide-Bomber
Hyderabad
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