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London-listed Indian firm eyes Orissa
The London-listed Indian zinc, copper and aluminium company is evaluating to build a 500,000 tonnes-a-year aluminium smelter in Orissa.
Koirala debuts in Bengali cinema
In a small apartment in south Kolkata, Rituparno Ghosh began shooting with Manisha and Prasenjit Chatterjee for Khela.
Pentagon OKs sale of P-3Cs to India
The Pentagon has approved the sale of logistics support to India for two Lockheed Martin Corp P-3C reconnaissance aircraft.
Dhoni, the new star of Indian cricket
After a swashbuckling series against the Lankans, Dhoni says he will not change his style and continue to play his natural game.
Water-free hockey turf soon
The new synthetic turf will stop the wastage of water and will be not only cost-effective but eco-friendly too.
US Senator backs Indo-US N-deal
Senator Cornyn has urged colleagues to back President Bush's proposal to transfer civilian nuclear technology to India.
Sanjay Dutt plays the real bhai
Sanjay Dutt hit the streets to campaign for his sister, even as his links with Abu Salem resurface unfolding another drama
Raja Bhaiya surrenders in Kanpur
In keeping with the SC order that revived POTA charges against him, Raja Bhaiya surrendered before a POTA court in Kanpur on Monday.
No lawyers in Saddam's defence team
Around 1,100 Iraqi lawyers have withdrawn from Saddam Hussein's defence team, citing insufficient protection.
Security blanket for Calcutta film fest
The 11th Calcutta Film Festival got underway on Thursday amidst high security.
Its home run for Irfan Pathan
Local hero Irfan Pathan will for the first time play a one-day international at his homeground on Saturday.
BJP tops criminal candidates list
It may be surprising, but it is a hard fact about Bihar polls. 28 per cent of contesting candidates face criminal charges.
GE opens charity with Dabhol money
GE India sets up an India Development Fund with its $145 mn settlement in the Dabhol dispute.
BEST repository has 6500 lost umbrellas
The lost and found department of the BEST is like a museum of umbrellas.
Hotel rooms on sale for ?2,65,00
A London-based firm is wooing Indians to buy hotel rooms in London, promising handsome returns on their investments.
Rural service must for aspiring doctors
Medical students from all over the country may now be compelled to work in rural areas for a year after their graduation.