news 25 and 26 March 2008

Sensex ends lower by 131 points, ICICI Bank, Airtel down
Hindu - all 187 news articles »

Are You a Dirty Rotten Xbox Live Cheater?
PC World - all 49 news articles »

Sidebottom makes the difference
CricInfo.com - all 1,408 news articles »

The hills are alive with the sound of Bollywood
Times Online - all 13 news articles »

Culling worker reports sick
Hindu - all 22 news articles »

States' balance sheets healthy enough to follow pay panel
Economic Times - all 121 news articles »

Exiled Tibet assembly leader backs Beijing Olympics
Reuters - all 2,030 news articles »

Mukherjee holds extensive parleys with Miliband
Hindu - 1 hour ago
US agrees for 'more time' on N-deal Times of India
Dithering over nuke deal Central Chronicle
Sify - NDTV.com - CNN-IBN - Economic Times
all 306 news articles »

Rajbir Singh murder case takes new turn
Times of India - 40 minutes ago
Rajbir's murder raises many questions NDTV.com
Mystery Of Delhi Cop's Murder Deepens (Lead) NEWSPost India
CNN-IBN - Hindustan Times - The Statesman - The Tribune
all 119 news articles »

Probe afresh 14 Gujarat cases: court
Hindu - 20 hours ago
Top guns given go ahead to reinvestigate Guj riots CNN-IBN
Probe Gujarat riot cases again: SC Times of India
Economic Times - Hindustan Times - Deccan Herald - Newstrack India
all 106 news articles »

Cong. endorses proposal that UPA fight LS polls 'collectively'
Hindu - 1 hour ago
BJP rallies behind Advani, hits back at Congress Times of India
What a shame! Advani didn't know Jaswant was flying, says Congress Economic Times
The Statesman - Daily News & Analysis - Sahara Samay - Calcutta Telegraph
all 50 news articles »

India shouldn't be scared of nuclear deal with US: Rahul
Hindu - 3 hours ago
Rahul urges youth to enter politics Times of India
Rahul in Mangalore Times Now.tv
Daijiworld.com - CNN-IBN - Economic Times - Sify
all 121 news articles »

Charge against Orissa Speaker
Hindu - 10 hours ago
Orissa Speaker faces sexual harassment charges CNN-IBN
Sexual harassment case against Orissa Speaker Newstrack India
KalingaTimes - Zee News - NDTV.com - Thaindian.com
all 28 news articles »

Abandoned boy in UK our son: Bihar couple
Times of India - 20 hours ago
Woman claims boy found in London is her kidnapped son Hindu
Abducted from Bihar, found in London? Hindustan Times
Calcutta Telegraph - BBC News - Sify - Patna Daily
all 44 news articles »

Pak. says fixing dates for next round of Composite Dialogue
Hindu - 3 hours ago
Manmohan calls Pak PM, stresses need to expedite peace process Expressindia.com
Manmohan speaks to Gillani Newindpress
Economic Times - Calcutta Telegraph - Zee News - NDTV.com
all 94 news articles »

Actor proved 'farmer' status in Lucknow High Court, says revenue ...
Hindustan Times - 17 hours ago
Bachchan won't donate Pune land Times of India
Farmer Bachchan retracts on land deal NDTV.com
CNN-IBN - Calcutta Telegraph - Hindu - IBOS
all 35 news articles »

Exiled Tibet assembly leader backs Beijing Olympics
Reuters - 1 hour ago
Chinese, US presidents hold telephone talks on Taiwan, Tibet Xinhua
Sarkozy may boycott opening ceremony of Beijing Olympics Hindu
Melbourne Herald Sun - International Herald Tribune - Sydney Morning Herald - AFP
all 2,030 news articles »

Sarkozy state visit: follow it live here
Times Online - 45 minutes ago
French President in Britain on Visit of Style and Substance Voice of America
French media tell Sarkozy "behave with the Queen" Reuters UK
Telegraph.co.uk - AFP - Jerusalem Post - BBC News
all 1,068 news articles »

Basrans describe life under fire
BBC News - 2 hours ago
Maliki Gives Shiite Militias 72 Hours to Halt Fighting New York Times
Iraqi PM Gives Basra Gunmen Ultimatum The Associated Press
AFP - International Herald Tribune - Euronews.net - Bloomberg
all 2,533 news articles »

Syria defiant on Lebanon despite Arab summit
Reuters South Africa - 3 hours ago
Syrian accuses US of trying to 'torpedo' summit USA Today
Egypt to snub Syria's Arab summit BBC News
Reuters UK - Voice of America - International Herald Tribune - AFP
all 356 news articles »

Mugabe opponents would unite for run-off -campaign
Reuters South Africa - 43 minutes ago
Mugabe rival is 'denied adverts' BBC News
Mugabe's opponents 'forced to eat election posters' Guardian
International Herald Tribune - Independent Online - AllAfrica.com - Mail & Guardian Online
all 697 news articles »

New Pakistani Leaders Tell Americans There's 'a New Sheriff in Town'
New York Times - 11 hours ago
Sharif Says Pakistan to Fight Terrorism on Own Terms (Update2) Bloomberg
Sharif, Zardari skip Gillani swearing-in Hindu
Pakistan Dawn - Times Online - International Herald Tribune - Reuters
all 1,674 news articles »

Comoros Promises Fair Elections for Former Rebel-Controlled Anjouan
Voice of America - 2 hours ago
Comoros troops free prisoners in Anjouan capital wrested from rebels International Herald Tribune
Comoran rebel island gets leader BBC News
Reuters South Africa - AFP - New York Times
all 916 news articles »

China upset over errant US missile part shipment
CNN International - 3 hours ago
US-China relations questioned after mistaken shipment of missile fuses International Herald Tribune
China concerned over US nuclear parts mistake in Taiwan Reuters
New York Times - Sydney Morning Herald - Washington Post - Inquirer
all 967 news articles »

Sri Lankan Air Force pounds rebel targets
Xinhua - 1 hour ago
Two Sri Lanka police killed escorting Japanese Reuters
Violence claims 22 in Sri Lanka: government AFP
BBC News - Times of India - International Herald Tribune - Hindu
all 209 news articles »

Sensex ends lower by 131 points, ICICI Bank, Airtel down
Hindu - 5 hours ago
Nifty reacts downward by 48.65 points to 4828.85 at NSE Chennai Online
Sensex opens flat; oil, power drag Economic Times
Business Standard - Financial Express - India Infoline.com - Sify
all 187 news articles »

Global slowdown affecting investments in India: FM
Economic Times - 3 hours ago
FM blames US for foodgrain price rise Sify
Diverting food products to make biofuels is 'foolish' - Indian ... Forbes
India Infoline.com - domain-B - Bloomberg - Hindu
all 40 news articles »

Indian Steel Alliance agrees to stop exports
Business Standard - 1 hour ago
Steel rates in Punjab go down by Rs 1300-2000 per MT Economic Times
Rising steel prices lead to a backlash Sify
Bloomberg - Reuters India - Calcutta Telegraph - NDTV.com
all 34 news articles »

Hichens buy will give us entry into global arena: Religare
Moneycontrol.com - 6 hours ago
Religare to buy UK's Hichens for $110 mln-TV Reuters India
Hichens, Harrison in Takeover Talks With Religare (Update2) Bloomberg
domain-B - Equity Bulls - Economic Times - Investors Chronicle
all 16 news articles »

India WiMax market not attractive for carriers - Gartner
Reuters India - 2 hours ago
Gartner expects 6.9mn WiMax users by 2011 Business Standard
Gartner says India to have 6.9 mln WiMAX connections by end of 2011 Forbes
Rediff - CIO - EFYTimes (press release)
all 13 news articles »

IIM-Bangalore increases fee to Rs 4 lakh
Sify - 12 hours ago
You'll have to pay 60% more to study at IIM-B Economic Times
IIM-B hikes PGP fees by 1.5 lakhs MBAUniverse.com
Hindu - Times of India - Business Standard - Hindustan Times
all 25 news articles »

RBI releases 2nd draft of Guidelines on Recovery Agents
Moneycontrol.com - 4 hours ago
RBI issues revised draft guidelines for recovery agents Sify
Loan defaulters should be given last chance to repay: RBI Economic Times
domain-B - Business Standard - Times of India - Reuters India
all 9 news articles »

India, Brazil to help rich nations to counter slowdown
Economic Times - 4 hours ago
India, Brazil trade grows 57 pct in 2 months Reuters India
Brazil calls for greater bilateral trade with India Financial Express
NDTV.com - DailyIndia.com - Commodity Online
all 23 news articles »

RBI lets 2 Singapore banks open account in India
Economic Times - 14 hours ago
SBI gets full bank status in Singapore Hindu Business Line
Singapore opens retail door to SBI Calcutta Telegraph
Livemint - Reuters - Business Standard - India Infoline.com
all 41 news articles »

Are You a Dirty Rotten Xbox Live Cheater?
PC World - 4 hours ago
Microsoft Cracks Down on Game Cheats Techtree.com
Microsoft labels dirty cheaters as such on XBL SlashGear
CNET News.com - DailyTech - Wired News - Sydney Morning Herald
all 49 news articles »

Take-Two Rejects EA Offer, Hints At Business 'Combination'
Gamasutra - 4 hours ago
Take-Two Rejects EA Bid, to Mull Options Smartmoney.com
Take-Two urges shareholders to reject EA bid KPLC-TV
CNNMoney.com - AHN
all 246 news articles »

Adroit Makes Available Email Sans Expensive Phones
Techtree.com - 5 hours ago
Free Mobile Email ID for Mobile Phones via Email@Mobile TechGadgets.in
Email@Mobile rolls out first free mobile email id Economic Times
Mobiletor.com - TelecomTiger - Hindustan Times
all 16 news articles »

Transcend Rolls Out 32GB Flash Drive In Indian Market
TopNews - 11 hours ago
High-capacity 32 GB USB flash drive announced by Transcend News Line 365
Transcend Launches 32 GB JetFlash V60 in India IT News Online
ZDNetIndia - PC World India
all 7 news articles »

The not so open debate
Business Standard - 24 Mar 2008
India Rejects Office Open XML Again Techtree.com
The File Format Standards Conundrum CXOToday.com
Howrah News Service - India Infoline.com - CXOToday.com
all 8 news articles »

Arthur C Clarke's impossible journey
Sify - 24 Mar 2008
A Boy's Life, Guided by the Voice of Cosmic Wonder New York Times
Arthur C. Clarke (1918-2008) a remembrance by GF Willmetts Crows Nest
Huffington Post - National Post - Texas A&M The Battalion
all 10 news articles »

BT Acquires Frontline Technologies In Full For $202 Mln
TopNews - 9 hours ago
BT completes deal to acquire Frontline Technologies Corporation Indiantelevision.com
BT confirms $202 million Frontline Technologies acquisition TelecomTiger
SDA Asia Magazine - Computerworld Singapore - Digital Media Asia - EFYTimes (press release)
all 19 news articles »

T-Mobile launches BlackBerry 8820 Smartphone in the US
TechGadgets.in - 4 hours ago
BlackBerry 8820 Smartphone launched by T-Mobile Mobiletor.com
BlackBerry 8820 Smartphone Now Available on T-Mobile TechShout!
all 3 news articles »

LG SH240 handset launched, keypad feels like human skin
domain-B - 5 hours ago
LG SH240 Phone with a Unique Human Feel Keypad, launched in Korea TechShout!
LG SH240 Handset gives a Human Touch with its keypad Mobiletor.com
all 3 news articles »

Sidebottom makes the difference
CricInfo.com - 4 hours ago
England wins unpredictable series International Herald Tribune
New Zealand v England 3rd Test BBC Sport
AFP - Telegraph.co.uk - Hindustan Times - The Canadian Press
all 1,408 news articles »

South Africa dominates opening day of first Test against India
The Canadian Press - 1 hour ago
We want to restrict South Africa to 375: Harbhajan Sify
South Africa looking to add 100-150 runs tomorrow: McKenzie Hindu
Reuters.uk - CricInfo.com - AFP - Rediff
all 588 news articles »

Dalmiya arrested, granted bail
Times of India - 40 minutes ago
Ex-BCCI boss Dalmiya in the dock NDTV.com
Dalmiya held, freed on bail, chargesheet filed against him Hindu
BBC News - CricInfo.com - Calcutta Telegraph - Newstrack India
all 105 news articles »

Gavaskar to clarify his contrasting roles in next ICC meeting
CricInfo.com - 3 hours ago
ICC to decide Gavaskar's fate at its annual conference Hindustan Times
Gavaskar meets Speed in Dubai Rediff
AFP - Hindu - The Press Association - CNN-IBN
all 179 news articles »

Olympic torch relay: Security assured
NDTV.com - 59 minutes ago
China worried about Olympic torch safety, India gives assurance Hindu
China worried over Olympic torch security in India Sify
Calcutta Telegraph - Thaindian.com - Xinhua
all 24 news articles »

Kumble's masterpiece
Daily News & Analysis - 18 hours ago
Anil Kumble's moment of glory Hindu
I'm lost for words: Kumble Calcutta Telegraph
Fibre2fashion.com - CricInfo.com - Rediff - Hindustan Times
all 37 news articles »

Smriti Mehra tied 5th after opening round in Indian Open
Hindu - 3 hours ago
Thai teen leads in India Indiatimes
Women's golf growing by leaps and bounds in India CNN-IBN
Thaindian.com - India PRwire (Press Release) - Deepika
all 19 news articles »

Consolation win for Mumbai Champs
Hindu - 15 hours ago
Chandigarh bitten by the Champs Daily News & Analysis
ICL: Mumbai Champs tame Chandigarh Lions Merinews
Indiatimes - Chennai Online - MSN India - Deepika
all 12 news articles »

Cricket tickets row hearing delayed
Thaindian.com - 4 hours ago
SRK dragged to court over IPL tickets Times of India
CAB members file case seeking free tickets for IPL matches Economic Times
Kolkata Newsline - Bollywood Mantra - Hindustan Times
all 27 news articles »

The hills are alive with the sound of Bollywood
Times Online - 2 hours ago
Airtel-SRK: A deal to die for NDTV.com
Bollywood's starry jibes Rediff
Times of India - Glam Sham - News Line 365 - Economic Times
all 13 news articles »

'Jaya Bachchan knows her art very well'
Times of India - 57 minutes ago
Jaya Bachchan sings Lovesongs NDTV.com
BHEJA FRY's maker's next release this Friday Glam Sham
SantaBanta.com
all 4 news articles »

Saif's tattoo 'Kareena' not a permanent one!
Zee News - 11 hours ago
Kareena's name on Saif's hand temporary entertainment.oneindia.in
Reports are indicating a thaw in the hot relationship between ... News Line 365
Times of India - Bollywood Mantra - India Target
all 6 news articles »

Book Review: Shilpa - The Biography
IndiaFM - 25 Mar 2008
You can't gauge success: Rahul Times of India
Shilpa foraying into film production entertainment.oneindia.in
Indiantelevision.com - entertainment.oneindia.in
all 6 news articles »

No show for Lara Dutta
Times of India - 25 Mar 2008
Lara not a part of Bachchans' Unforgettable tour Bollywood Mantra
Lara Opts Out Of 'The Unforgettable Show' With Bachchans TopNews
NDTV.com - Apun Ka Choice - MyNews.in - Mid-Day Mumbai
all 16 news articles »

Deepika Padukone teams up with Rishi Kapoor
Sify - 12 hours ago
Ranbir's Dad stuns Deepika! SantaBanta.com
Tryst in Bangkok…Deepika romances Ranbir Times of India
Economic Times - Bollywood Mantra - Apun Ka Choice - India Target
all 30 news articles »

Film shoot leaves devotees fuming
Times of India - 17 hours ago
SADIYAAN controversy at Golden Temple Glam Sham
Rishi Kapoor, Rekha pay obeisance in Golden Temple Hindu
Sahara Samay
all 6 news articles »

There is some 'bhagam bhag' in 123 - Tusshar Kapoor
Glam Sham - 9 hours ago
He's not funny Daily News & Analysis
Comedy of errors on cards Newindpress
Mid-Day Mumbai
all 4 news articles »

Dasavatharam gets IPL jitters
Newindpress - 15 hours ago
Jaya, Karuna in Kamal Haasan movie Times of India
Kalaignar, Jaya and Thiruma in Dasavatharam entertainment.oneindia.in
IndiaGlitz
all 4 news articles »

Culling worker reports sick
Hindu - 10 hours ago
Bengal bird flu: culling to be completed on Wednesday Hindustan Times
Suspect case of human avian influenza in Malda, WB Newstrack India
Thaindian.com - Economic Times - Kolkata Newsline - Howrah News Service
all 22 news articles »

What ails TB control in State
Newindpress - 23 Mar 2008
'I Am Stopping TB' - World Tuberculosis Day MedIndia
RNTCP reduced deaths from tuberculosis: Experts The Statesman
Etalaat - Newstrack India - Peninsula On-line
all 8 news articles »

Assam Govt. launches free cancer treatment scheme
Hindu - 22 hours ago
Dispur succour for kidney patients Calcutta Telegraph
Free cancer treatment scheme launched Assam Tribune
all 6 news articles »

Homoeo, ayurvedic doctors restive
Hindu - 23 Mar 2008
Bird flu recurrence in WB, Orissa put on caution Newindpress
Vets and nurses threaten The Statesman
Newindpress
all 4 news articles »

Rubbing the marks off skin
Hindustan Times - 25 Mar 2008
Toxic colours leave 7 kids in pain Times of India
Holi celebrations marred by violence GulfNews
all 3 news articles »

AIDS cases could jump in Asia by 2020 - UN report
Reuters - 1 hour ago
Asian sex trade involves 75m men Sydney Morning Herald
UN calls for action to end TB epidemic Hindustan Times
Economic Times - Xinhua - PressZoom (press release) - Prensa Latina
all 48 news articles »

Cod oil 'cuts arthritis drug use'
BBC News - 24 Mar 2008
Researchers find cod liver oil cuts drug need in arthritis fight Scotsman
Cod liver oil 'can help ease pain of arthritis' Hindu
Telegraph.co.uk - Irish Health - The Press Association - Daily Mail
all 32 news articles »

Net addiction can develops clinical disorder: Dr. Block
Newstrack India - 3 hours ago
Internet Addiction is a Clinical Disorder that requires ... TechShout!
Internet addiction can make you sick Daily News & Analysis
HealthJockey.com - FOXNews - abc7.com - News-Medical.net
all 31 news articles »

Know all about the 600 microbes in your mouth
Sify - 2 hours ago
Database lists 600 mouth bugs The Press Association
Oral bacteria database online Web User
GenomeWeb News (subscription) - EurekAlert (press release) - National Institutes of Health (press release)
all 18 news articles »
McCain expected to push listening more to allies
CNN - 1 hour ago
McCain urges closer foreign ties BBC News
On War and the Economy, McCain Provides a Clear Contrast Washington Post
FOXNews - GulfNews - USA Today - Sydney Morning Herald
all 806 news articles »

Bangalore: Lokayukta Starts 24X7 Helpline, Website
Daijiworld.com - 4 hours ago
Karnataka Lokayukta takes on corruption NDTV.com
24X7 Lokayukta helpline launched Mangalorean.com
all 3 news articles »

Apartment building collapses in Norway; 5 missing feared dead
International Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
Hopes fade for five missing after building collapse in Norway: police AFP
In photos: 'Norway Building Collape' Monsters and Critics.com
People's Daily Online - Scotsman - The Associated Press - NEWS.com.au
all 276 news articles »

JLR deal an example of UK's open economy: UK-India council
Economic Times - 55 minutes ago
India Inc hails JLR takeover by Tata Motors Economic Times
Globe overturned: India owns Jaguar, Land Rover Baltimore Sun
AFP - NPR - Euronews.net - Bloomberg
all 2,253 news articles »

South Africa dominates opening day of first Test against India
The Canadian Press - 1 hour ago
S Africa send India on leather hunt in Chennai Test Economic Times
South Africa flay India's bowlers in first cricket Test AFP
Aljazeera.net - BBC Sport - AFP
all 588 news articles »

India all at sea over US defense ties
Asia Times Online - 7 hours ago
India not to move forward on N-deal till consensus: Pranab NDTV.com
India hopes to renew composite dialogue with Pak Sify
AFP - Financial Times - Daily Times - Xinhua
all 306 news articles »

India shouldn't be scared of nuclear deal with US: Rahul
Hindu - 3 hours ago
Rahul asks youth to press for internal democracy in parties Hindu
Rahul urges youth to enter politics Times of India
CNN-IBN - Thaindian.com - Howrah News Service - Thaindian.com
all 121 news articles »

India set to free jailed Canadian
Toronto Star - 8 hours ago
Time served for Montreal man jailed in India, judge says Globe and Mail
Montrealer jailed in India could soon be freed Toronto Star
United Press International - E Canada Now - AFP - Globe and Mail
all 129 news articles »

State Bank of India buys 91 pct stake in Global Trade Finance
Forbes - 4 hours ago
India's Sensex Falls First Time in Five Days; ICICI Bank Drops Bloomberg
India Stocks Preview: BHEL, Hindalco, ONGC, Ranbaxy, SBI, SAIL Bloomberg
Forbes - Bloomberg - CNNMoney.com - Bloomberg
all 74 news articles »

India army battles to rescue trapped 2-year-old
CNN International - 1 hour ago
Trapped baby girl rescued from well in northern India International Herald Tribune
Race to rescue trapped India girl BBC News
CNN International - Reuters - AHN
all 53 news articles »

Global slowdown affecting investments in India: FM
Economic Times - 3 hours ago
India's Growth May Be Hurt by Global Slowdown, Chidambaram Says Bloomberg
India growth story must continue: Chidambaram Hindu
International Herald Tribune - Sify - Economic Times - Reuters India
all 40 news articles »

VMware's big time spending and expansion in India
InfoWorld - 14 hours ago
VMware to invest USD 100 mln in India Telecom Paper (subscription)
World Business Briefing India: Software Maker to Expand New York Times
Register - Computerworld Singapore - BusinessWeek - Computerworld
all 85 news articles »