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Markets end firm: Auto, tech stocks up
The Sensex closed up 33.13 points at 9372.30. Buying was seen in auto, technology, banking and select oil, metal, pharma and FMCG stocks.
No water, no detergent washing machine
The machine called Airwash fights dirt and bacteria with ions, compressed air and anti-bacterial deodorants.
Gwen Stefani pregnant
Charismatic No Doubt singer Stefani broke out from the group with the release of her debut, Love, Angel, Music, Baby.
Some relief as the sun shines in Chennai again
Finally there's good news for rain-battered Chennai as the sun shines but the Met dept predicts more rainy days ahead.
Pakistan clinch England One-Day series
The hosts won the second and the third match, while England won the opening game of the One-Day series in Lahore.
Hodge double ton powers Aussies
Australia, declared their second innings at a massive 528 for 8, were boosted by a brilliant double-century from Hodge.
How to play Ranbaxy now?
Ranbaxy has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Analysts believe its stock could be approaching its bottom soon.
School workers get Re 1 as salary
Experts say it's a violation of basic rights and many of these people, appointed 25 years ago, are still waiting for a pay hike.
Gavaskar tells Ganguly to perform
He said although he never faced a similar situation when he was dropped but every one must take the rough with the smooth.
Iraqis hope bloodshed will end soon
Iraqis hope their next government will end nearly three years of bloodshed, but rebels and US commanders say insurgency is far from finished.
Lalu gets three days to vacate house
Three days. That's all Lalu and his extended family have to vacate the Chief Minister's residence. But he's digging his heels in.
Sensex closes up 100 points
The Sensex closed above 100 points. Buying was seen in banking, consumer durables, technology, metal, auto, FMCG, oil, pharma and capital goods stocks.
Hooligans beware at FIFA 2006
Representatives from fan groups for FIFA 2006 are urging authorities not to fear the any form of hooliganism, say things in control.
Abused child brides end marriage
In an unprecedented act of bravery, two young girls married to old men walk out on their marriages after being tortured for days on end.
The feminine side of Commonwealth
The Commonwealth wants to rope in women so that gender related issues and entrepreneurial matters can be discussed.
Baradei receives Nobel Peace Prize
ElBaradei is the second Egyptian winner of the peace prize after former president Anwar Sadat in 1978.