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Minorities panel praises stay order
Larger bench of Allahabad High Court stays order declaring Muslims in UP must not be treated as a minority group.
Bouquets and brickbats for Sanjaya
Sanjaya Malakar making it through the successive rounds of American Idol has evoked mixed reactions.
Census 2001: Who is a minority
The Allahabad High Court’s ruling that Muslims are not a minority in Uttar Pradesh has again sparked a debate.
Shilpa stars in London’s B’wood musical
Shilpa Shetty has signed a mega-bucks deal to play the lead in a grand Bollywood musical in London.
Greek archaeologists unearth rich tomb
Archaeologists on a Greek island have discovered a large Roman-era tomb containing gold jewelry and pottery.
EGoM meet to break SEZ impasse
The Empowered Group of Ministers for special economic zones will meet on Thursday to iron out all contentious issues.
Marx this: Pope quotes Left's god
Passage in Joseph Ratzinger's new book says Karl Marx tried to describe man’s alienation but failed.
Nat Geo-CNN-IBN warbirds special
The warplane has evolved over nearly a century from the primitive 'eye in the sky' stage to become what it is today, the sleek machine.
UN Secy Gen urges diplomacy with Sudan
Ban ki Moon has urged the US and Britain to hold off on a push for tougher sanctions against Sudan.
Police baton-charge at Rahul's meeting
Rahul Gandhi's road show in Uttar Pradesh witnessed some unpleasant moments as police carried out a mild baton-charge.
7 point scheme to cut inflation: IACC
The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) suggested a seven-point programme to tame inflationary pressure on economy.
BJP pledges 20% job quota for women
The BJP has unveiled its manifesto for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
India wants free travel in S Asia
Following denial of visas to Indian cyclists in Pakistan, India said it favoured a free travel across South Asia.
Man bathes in hot milk for Ash-Abhi
Bhani Bhagat from Varanasi took a bath with scalding milk praying to wish for the couple’s successful married life.
SP, BSP private companies: Rajnath
Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Rajnath Singh has termed the ruling Samajwadi Party and BSP as private companies.
Diwali set to become official in US
A resolution recognising the significance of Diwali has been moved in the US House of Representatives.