Abhinav Bindra’s father to be produced in Delhi court SundayCHANDIGARH/NEW DELHI - Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra’s father A.S. Bindra, arrested in Chandigarh Thursday for over Rs.90 million (Rs.9 crore) fraud, is to be produced in a Delhi court Sunday after police were granted his transit remand late Friday evening. Strong case against Abhinav Bindra’s dad: PoliceCHANDIGARH/NEW DELHI - Delhi Police Friday said they had a strong case against Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra’s father A.S. Bindra, who was arrested Thursday for over Rs.9 crore fraud. The senior Bindra, who was admitted to a Chandigarh hospital after he complained of chest pain, has been allowed to stay in hospital for more time. Have strong case against Abhinav Bindra’s father for fraud: policeCHANDIGARH/NEW DELHI - Delhi Police Friday said they had a strong case against Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra’s father A.S. Bindra, who was arrested in Chandigarh Thursday for over Rs.9 crore fraud. Fathers tend to tighten clamps on teens’ risky sexual behaviourWASHINGTON - Fathers tend to tighten clamps on adolescents when they engage in risky sexual behaviour, according to a new study. Blame genes for adolescents’ antisocial behaviour, victimisationLONDON - Genes are to blame for some adolescents being victimised by crime more than others, a new research has shown. Networking may be a curse in disguise, says expertWASHINGTON - While networking is the biggest requisite for finding jobs and business opportunities, a new study has revealed that it sometimes does more harm than good. Abhinav Bindra’s arrested father remains hospitalisedCHANDIGARH/NEW DELHI - Olympics gold medallist Abhinav Bindra’s father A.S. Bindra, who was arrested for fraud by a Delhi Police team in Punjab and hospitalised soon after with chest pain, continued to be in medical care in Chandigarh Friday. Chain gang backs jailed Indian doctorEDINBURGH - Campaigners chained themselves together on Thursday as part of a worldwide call for the release of a doctor jailed for speaking out about poverty. Apparel export body expands educational, training initiativesNEW DELHI - After successfully running training centers across India that focus on the garment industry, the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has expanded its educational and training initiatives through its Institute of Apparel Management (IAM) for the fashion and lifestyle industry. The best golfer no one has heard of? Washington’s Nick Taylor thrives in relative anonymitySHORELINE, Wash. — Much to the disbelief of his teammates, there was a time when Washington’s Nick Taylor stood over a tee with nerves rattling every movement of his swing. Chhattisgarh losing the plot in battle against Maoists?RAIPUR - This month Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh have killed over 30 people, most of them security personnel. Security experts are saying the police are not following ‘basic points’ of insurgency warfare and were thus often reduced to ’sitting ducks’. Dean, Smith, Donnan head College Football Hall of Fame’s divisional classSOUTH BEND, Ind. — The late Sam Mills, along with former NFL stars Fred Dean and Rod Smith, head the newest divisional class of the College Football Hall of Fame. DA: Ex-students to plead guilty in brutal La. hazing case that sent 2 to intensive care unitBATON ROUGE, La. — A Louisiana prosecutor says he’s reached a plea deal with seven former college students accused of sending two fellow marching band members to intensive care after a violent hazing incident. First lady Michelle Obama says community service changed her lifeWASHINGTON — For Michelle Obama, corporate law turned out not to be the career she wanted to look back on at the end of her life. Chicago couple sparks movement to revitalize business communities _ one black dollar at a timeATLANTA — It’s been two months since 2-year-old Cori pulled the gold stud from her left earlobe, and the piercing is threatening to close as her mother, Maggie Anderson, hunts for a replacement. Obama at Arizona State University: Giant university’s goals mesh with president’sTEMPE, Ariz. — The abortion flap over President Barack Obama’s invitation to speak at Notre Dame’s graduation is getting all the attention. Equipment manager’s estranged wife indicted with trying to extort Louisville coach Rick PitinoLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The estranged wife of a longtime aide to Rick Pitino was indicted Tuesday on federal charges of trying to extort money from the Louisville men’s basketball coach and lying to the FBI. Report says more swine flu cases than reported, rapid spread justified warningsWASHINGTON — A new study concludes the swine flu’s potential to spread justified the World Health Organization’s decision to raise the global pandemic alert. Being spoilt for choice can paralyse youLONDON - In an age of untrammelled consumerism, being spoilt for choice can have a paralysing effect. American Airlines to let frequent fliers use miles for 1-way trips, mix different awardsDALLAS — American Airlines says it will let frequent fliers use miles to book one-way trips for half the miles of a round trip. Thanks to Varun, Pilibhit is a house dividedPILIBHIT - Controversial Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Varun Gandhi appears to have polarised Pilibhit on communal and even caste lines like never before, making the outcome of the May 13 Lok Sabha poll here quite unpredictable. Tejada, Lee power Oswalt to first win as Houston Astros beat San Diego Padres 12-5HOUSTON — Miguel Tejada and Carlos Lee each drove in four runs Sunday to help Roy Oswalt get his first win of the season, powering the Houston Astros to a 12-5 victory over the San Diego Padres. 2-week manhunt ends with discovery of wanted Ga. prof’s body mostly buried in the woodsBOGART, Ga. — The shooting deaths of three members of a theater group during a quiet picnic shattered an idyllic spring day at the sunny University of Georgia campus. Just as shocking was the suspect: A distinguished college professor. Biden tells Syracuse University graduates they have special opportunity to help shape historySYRACUSE, N.Y. — Vice President Joe Biden told more than 3,000 college graduates that they are at a watershed moment with a chance to shape history that few generations ever encounter. Police: Body found in Georgia woods fits description of professor sought in 3 killingsATHENS, Ga. — Police believe a body found hidden in dirt and brush Saturday in the north Georgia woods is a professor accused of killing his wife and two other people at a community theater two weeks ago. Bangladesh PM’s husband deadDHAKA - M.A. Wazed Miah, husband of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, died Saturday after a prolonged illness. He was 67. Hakeem Nicks and Ramses Barden go deep in first Giants practiceEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — In his first 7-on-7 drill with the New York Giants, wide receiver Hakeem Nicks made a quick move at the line of scrimmage past fellow rookie Stoney Woodson and was suddenly wide open 10 yards behind the defense. Obama says unemployment system should be a stepping stone to future work, not a safety netWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama wants unemployment insurance to become a stepping stone for future work by making it easier to enroll in school or job training. Whether he succeeds will depend on the willingness of states and colleges to change the rules. Jenkins makes a good impression on Saints, but coaches not making any promises yetMETAIRIE, La. — Malcolm Jenkins already talks a good game. One more time: USC, UC Irvine meet in NCAA volleyball finalPROVO, Utah — The fourth meeting between Southern California and UC Irvine in men’s volleyball is guaranteed to be the last of the season. |