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US Open nears start, Agassi his end
When curtainS come down on the career of Agassi at the US Open, tennis will lose one of its most enigmatic figures.
Dutch officials to free 12 detainees
The twelve passengers detained from on board the Mumbai-bound US’ North West Airlines flight have been detained.
Orion: NASA’s new moon spaceships
The US spaceships that NASA wants to build to carry astronauts back to the moon will be called Orion.
Docs threaten to halt services in Delhi
Protesting against quotas many resident doctors in the Capital went on a mass casual leave on Thursday.
Mkts in top gear, closes above 11,500
The Sensex closed at 11,531.95 up 125 points. The Nifty gained 35 points to close at 3,370.
Kerala gives tips on NRI marriages
Kerala holds a workshop to increase awareness about fraudulent non-resident Indian marriages.
Cherrapunji starved of rains
Cherrapunji, once the wettest place in the world, is experiencing a soaring mercury level by the day.
Govt to charge up petrochemical sector
Central Sales Tax will be phased out and the Govt will also set up mega chemical industrial estates.
Robber takes victim’s flight, caught
The woman who was robbed in her Berlin apartment was astonished to see the thief waiting to board her flight.
Pankaj Advani bags Khel Ratna
Cueist Pankaj Advani bagged the coveted Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the country's highest sporting honour.
Goats swallow $12,500 in China
A Chinese village cashier discovered his money in the goats’ stomach, which he had buried in the sheep pen.
Sahara to start operation in Andamans
Air Sahara is all set to start its operation in remote Andaman and Nicobar islands from September 4, 2006.
Five beheaded in Assam for witchcraft
Villagers beheaded five people in the remote northeast region of Assam, accusing them of practising witchcraft.
Ladies, now drink yourselves to sleep
Scientists have found if women consume a moderate dose of liquor before sleeping, they experience deep slumber.
Police firing in Gujarat town kills 3
Three persons have been killed in police firing in Radhanpur town of Patan district of Gujarat.
Indians sweep 13 golds in SAF games
Indian athletes won 13 gold medals on the fourth day of the 10th SAF Games and won their first hockey game.