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Soldier killed by militants in Jammu and Kashmir (Second Lead)

Jammu, June 29 ( IANS) A soldier was killed in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir by a group of militants from Pakistan who were trying to infiltrate into Indian territory, an army official said Monday.

Gun culture returns: Couple shot dead

Gun culture is back in Bangalore.On Sunday, a couple was shot dead with their own revolver, after it was snatched from them, by four assailants in Banasawadi police station limits.

26/11 judge gets special security cover

Unwilling to take any chances with the 26/11 terror attacks case trial, the Mumbai police have beefed up the security cover for special judge M L Tahiliyani who will be hearing the matter.

Black flag flutters at Tambaram court complex

It is a black flag that flutters atop the flag post at the combined court complex in Tambaram. And this, despite a ban on hoisting black flags in court premises. After the clash between advocates and police inside the Madras High Court premises o...

35 accused still in Pakistan Swati Deshpande & Kartikeya Times of India 
26/11 chargesheet to be filed today Mateen Hafeez & S Ahmed Ali Times of India 
Terrorism sets sail in sea of poppies Poornima Swaminathan & Divyesh Singh Daily News & Analysis 
Relatives consoled Shamsiran Begum, center, the mother of one of the five students who died during a stampede on a narrow school staircase in New Delhi on Thursday.

NEW DELHI — Hundreds of students who were jammed into a narrow school staircase panicked and set off a stampede Thursday that left five girls dead and 31 other students injured in India's capital.

The Home Builder Association is positive about the purchasing power in 2010 after reaping over 430 million Baht from Home Builder Focus 2010.

The Home Builder Association is positive about the purchasing power in 2010 after reaping over 430 million Baht from Home Builder Focus 2010.

Thai schoolgirls beat up Indian roommate

A class-12 local student at an Indian school was severely beaten up on Saturday night by her Thai roommate and her friends following an altercation over turning off the lights.

7th Aero-India-2009 kicks off

This is a show that no other aerial show in Asia can match. Aero India 2009 was launched here today in Bangalore by Indian defence minister AK Antony.

Rosemary Behan The National
Marvellous Mumbai
Marvellous Mumbai

In some ways, Mumbai is just a bigger, smellier, dirtier version of London: the trains are packed, people spit in the street and property prices have gone through the roof. But this city of 16 million people – India’s largest – is much more chaoti...

Vikram Doctor The Economic Times
Food & flavour at Taj West End in Bangalore
Food & flavour at Taj West End in Bangalore

The next time I’m going to say I’m vegetarian. I’m not really, but I’ve found that when you’re trying out a restaurant as their guest and you say you eat meat, then meat is pretty much all you get. It doesn’t matter that we have amazing vegetarian...

India has more mobile phones than toilets: UN report

Far more people in India have access to a mobile phone than to a toilet, according to a UN study on sanitation.

Kamikaze pilot crashes plane into federal tax agency building in Austin, Texas

An enraged software engineer went on a suicide mission yesterday by flying his small plane into an Internal Revenue Service office building in Austin, Texas.

Indian filmmakers flock to Thailand

With nearly a century-old film industry, India has become the largest movie producing nation in the world. The country boasts fascinating diversity of geography and landscapes which attracts filmmakers. In spite of this, more and more movie produc...

Tiger Woods Stages Paparazzo-Style Photo Op

Tiger Woods was caught on camera jogging in Florida. This has been the very first photo of the embattled golfer since last November. However, it turns out that the seemingly spontaneous paparazzo shot was staged by reputable photo agency Getty.

Social networking sites tell robbers when you are away from home

Sharing every happening in your life with friends and family on social networking sites is getting more and more popular. However, providing up-to-the-minute updates on websites such as Twitter or Foursquare has also made it a lot easier for users...

India Maoist rebels kill 24 troops in West Bengal

At least 24 troops were killed when armed Maoists attacked a camp of the paramilitary forces in India's West Bengal state, officials said.

With Buzz, Google Plunges Into Social Networking MIGUEL HELFT and BRAD STONE The New York Times
Iran to Suspend Google's Gmail CHIP CUMMINS And JESSICA E. VASCELLARO The Wall Street Journal
Elton John: Jesus was a super-intelligent gay man

British singer Sir Elton John has claimed Jesus was a "super-intelligent gay man" in an interview with US magazine "Parade".

J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling, the world’s richest author, is accused of stealing ideas for "Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire" from another British author's children’s book. Rowling was added as a defendant to an ongoing legal claim filed against her publisher ...

Navigate better in the labyrinth of social situations

Getting on with the in-laws, co-workers and friends can be difficult at times. One may not always know what to say or how to react in delicate situations. But fear not, there is a dim light at the end of the tunnel lit by a New York Times column t...

Pamela Anderson in Racy Silver Jumpsuit (PHOTOS)

Pamela Anderson showed off her "riches" while modeling for Richie Rich's fashion show on Wednesday night. Pam donned a racy silver jumpsuit barely covering her hot body, some fake tan that she later sweat off, causing streaks on her midriff and th...

Versatile Bunk Beds from DONCO Trading Company

Bunk Beds remain a favorite for the kids for obvious reasons, they are fun!

44 Thai Buddhist monks stranded at Indian airport

44 Thai Buddhist monks were stranded on Sunday at the Agartala airport after their Kolkata-bound Air India flight had been canceled due to a technical problem.

Next Generation Nissan Micra to Debut at the Geneva Motor Show

Nissan has today confirmed that its next-generation Micra will appear at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.

Health experts say you don't have to get fat while being pregnant

Pregnant women should be encouraged to eat a healthy diet instead of "eating for two" and do moderate exercise, according to a new health advice by NHS. The British experts say women do not even need to drink full fat milk or change the amount of ...

Indian firm designs "armoured golf buggy" to fight off terrorists

A mini armoured car, resembling a bullet-proof golf buggy with firing ports, has gone on display at an Indian arms fair. The car is designed for use in confined spaces such as airports and hotels targeted in terror attacks.

Nobel Peace prize may weigh heavily on Obama

Washington - The gold medallion given to recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize doesn't come with a ribbon, but the award could still end up being a weight around President Obama's neck.

Thai couples tie the knot in sky-high ceremonies on Valentine's Day

Brave brides and daredevil grooms have taken wedding nerves to a whole new level by getting married suspended high in the air off a cliff in a Valentine's Day "flying" ceremony.

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