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Centre begins damage control, withdraws affidavits : Ram Setu
Friday, September 14, 2007 www.expressindia.com
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Politics
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The Centre withdrew two affidavits -including the controversial one filed by the ASI claiming there was no historical or scientific evidence to establish existence of Lord Ram and Rama Setu as a man-made bridge - filed at the Supreme Court. The damage control move on the part of the centre came in the wake of the controversy which was trigerred following the ASI's affidavit at the apex court refu
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Dravid opts out of captaincy, wants to concentrate on batting
Friday, September 14, 2007 www.expressindia.com
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Sports - Cricket
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The Indian skipper Rahul Dravid dropped a bombshell by announcing his resignation as the captain of the Indian cricket team. The 33-year old ended his two-year reign as the skipper in order to focus on his batting. The BCCI has not yet specified as to whether it had accepted his resignation or not, however Dravid's request would be considered and the selection committee will appoint a new captain
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IPL not a counter to ICL : Kapil
Friday, September 14, 2007 www.expressindia.com
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Sports - Cricket
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The former Indian captain and Chairman of the Indian Cricket League (ICL), Kapil Dev denied that the BCCI's recently launched Indian Premier League was a counter to the ICL. At a press conference, Kapil Dev initially refused to comment on the BCCI's IPL, however he later said, "It is good for the country and cricket. Good luck to all."
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India ranked as No 1 Travel Destination : Condé Nast
Friday, September 14, 2007 trak.in
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Nations
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Condé Nast Traveler UK, which is a leading authority on travel in the UK has recently made an announcement that India tops the list of preferred travel destination in the world. The other top destinations include Italy, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand. The inclusion of the Taj Mahal as one of the seven wonders of the world has contributed to the popularity of India as a travel destination.
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Mixed fortunes for Sania : US Open
Tuesday, September 04, 2007 www.rediff.com
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Recreation
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Sania Mirza has mixed fortunes at the US Open after a rollicking day wherein she made it to the quarter-finals of women's doubles but crashed out of the mixed event after a straight-set loss. Mirza and her American partner Bethanie Mattek beat Lisa Raymond and Samantha Stosur 2-6, 7-5, 7-5 in the doubles match. However the pair of Sania and Mahesh Bhupathi lost 4-6, 1-6 to the Belarussian pair o
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Farhat to fight PCB's legal notice
Tuesday, September 04, 2007 www.expressindia.com
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Sports - Cricket
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has served a legal notice to Pakistani discarded Test opener Imran Farhat for signing up with the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL). However, Farhat has vowed to fight the legal notice sent to him, charging him with violating his central contract.
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'Rawalpindi bombings were suicide attacks' : Army
Tuesday, September 04, 2007 sify.com
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Terrorism
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A Pakistan Army spokesman on Tuesday said that both the Rawalpindi bombings early in the morning were suicide attacks. At least 29 people were killed and many others were injured in twin bomb attacks, including one targeting an army bus, in crowded markets of Rawalpindi, Pakistani garrison city near the capital.
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Left increases attack, begins protests
Tuesday, September 04, 2007 www.expressindia.com
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Politics
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The veteran CPI(M) leader Jyoti Basu kicked off the 'Jatha' organised by the Left parties against the joint naval exercise conducted with the US. Basu also chastised the UPA government for its "tilt" towards the US. "The UPA government is trying to turn the country into the American fold, which is against the Common Minimum Programme on the basis of which the Left is extending support to the Cen
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Australia marks 1st anniverssary of 'crocodile hunter'
Tuesday, September 04, 2007 www.dnaindia.com
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Environment
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The first anniversary of the death of environmentalist and television "crocodile hunter" Steve Irwin was marked by Australia in a low-key manner. Tributes were paid to his wife and daughter for the manner which they conduced themselves since Irwin's death by a stingray barb that pierced his chest during filming on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
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M&M to sell Nissan small cars?
Tuesday, September 04, 2007 www.dnaindia.com
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M & A
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The utility vehicle maker Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M)is currently in an advanced stage of negotiations with the Nissan Motor Company for forging a marketing tie-up to sell the latter's small cars. Nissan has indicated that it plans to bring some of its existing small cars to India and M&M may be keen to establish a marketing joint venture with Nissan.
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