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Sharad Pawar hints at reduction in 33% quotaNationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on Sunday indicated there was a strong possibility of a reduction in the 33% quota in the Women's Reservation Bill.
International News
India’s friend, Pak is twin of Afghan: KarzaiIndia is watching Afghan president Hamid Karzai's two day visit to Pakistan with much interest. With the new US backed bid to get the "moderate'' Taliban to join the mainstream, Pakistan is slated to pay a much more pivotal political role in the reconciliation process.
Sports News
Public choice Icebreaker triumphsPublic choice Icebreaker won the CN Wadia Gold Cup, a grade II race on Day 30 of the Mumbai meeting at the Mahalaxmi Race Course on Sunday. Maseeha, a gelding from Zadmal Singh's stable, set the pace and was followed by Star Alliance and Clarion Call in that order. However, with 100 meters to go for the winning post, Icebreaker pushed ahead and eventually won over Clarion Call by three-fourths of the length.Results: 1. The Act In Time Plate Div II (1,200m): 1. Kimaya, 2. Above All, 3...
Entertainment News
Soniya Mehra, actorNaughty indulgence: Strawberries and cream. It is the best combo ever! Strawberries dipped in chocolate are another little naughty favourite.Deadliest poison: A peach Bellini is my favourite. I like it with a touch of peach.Favourite pick-up line: I honestly don't find pick-up lines cool, and have heard a few cheesy ones. They make me cringe. It's just best not to use one and use your charm instead.Dating mantra: The most important thing is to not be nervous, dress sexy but...
Health News
Placebo or not, homeopathy is Rx for IndiaA British parliamentary panel, last month, recommended that Britain end state funding for homeopathic treatment since homeopathy, as a stream of medicine, is “scientifically implausible” and is no better than placebos. The science and technology committee said homeopathic products are not medicines and should no longer be licensed by medicine's regulators. The committee's report criticises homeopaths for their selective approach to evidence.While this is the prevalent view in the ...
Sci-Tech News
Internet nominated for 2010 Nobel Peace PrizeThe Internet, which has virtually revolutionised the world, has been nominated for the world's most coveted prize — the Nobel price for peace, 2010.
Education News
Event management calls for creativityIf you have always been fascinated by fashion shows, award ceremonies and glamourous parties, here's a reality check—Making all these fantastic events happen requires a great deal of effort, expertise and experience. Now if that appeals to you, consider taking it up as a career, in a rapidly growing industrycalled event management where most of the activity takes place behind the scenes. Dr. Hoshi Bhiwandiwala,, dean and director, National Institute of event management points out that a...
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March 15, 2010 12:27:15Be First to give comment
Kalpesh Kanojia's magnificent batting followed by Vishal Lodha's deadly spell authored Tata Teleservices' comprehensive 71-run win over TCS in the final of the Corporate Cricket tournament at Railways ground on Sunday. Kanojia was declared man of the match.Batting first, Tata team scored 171, thanks to Kalpesh (48). Alpesh Kanojia also contributed valuable 27. Udit Mehta and Vikas Saini scalped three wickets each for TCS. In reply, TCS batting looked fragile against bowling of Lodha and... -
March 15, 2010 12:27:15Be First to give comment
After their keenly contested match against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League III, former champions Rajasthan Royals have started missing Ravindra Jadeja. The Saurashtra all-rounder has been banned from in the third edition of the cricket extravaganza after he was found guilty of violating IPL rules.“We are missing him. He is a class player, dynamite on field. Feel bad for his penalty but we respect IPL decision as well. I hope the commonsense will prevail, though it is not very c... -
March 15, 2010 12:27:14Be First to give comment
The Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad (MICA) will launch its doctoral programme called 'Fellow Programme in Management - Communications' (FPM-C).The programme which is the first of its kind in the country is an AICTE approved, three-year, residential programme that aims to encourage both fundamental and applied research in the communication domain. It also aims to create researchers who can advance communication theory and practice, and thereby enhance the contributions that c...
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