Cheers, frowns as Delhi varsity’s first cut-off list outNEW DELHI - Braving the scorching heat and grappling with their fears, Delhi University aspirants went from college to college to check if they had made it to the first cut-off list for admission that has gone up by a few notches this year in popular colleges. Punjab couple allege son killed in racial attack in AustraliaCHANDIGARH - A couple here Monday alleged that their son, found dead in an Australian town under mysterious circumstances in February this year, had fallen prey to racial attacks. Michelle Obama’s inaugural dress to be featured in Manhattan museum exhibitNew York, June 18 (ANI): Visitors will soon be able to take a closer look at Michelle Obama’s inauguration dress, as it is set to be featured in a Manhattan museum exhibit. Connecticut Supreme Court says former wife of skin care guru cannot discuss relationshipNEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled Monday that the former wife of popular anti-aging and skin-care guru Dr. Nicholas Perricone was too rash in her plans to discuss their relationship. A smart citizen card can be among government’s top feats (Comment)This can become the largest database on planet earth and the oldest technology-driven plan that is still doing the rounds in India - a unique, single identity smart card for every citizen and resident in the country. Obama says dating Sasha and Malia “will be an issue”WASHINGTON - Barack Obama may be the US President, but when it comes to daughters Sasha and Malia, he’s like any other “worried” father. Nepal prime minister offers olive branch to IndiaKATHMANDU - After blaming India for the failure to sack the army chief and accusing it of interfering in his country’s internal matters, Nepal’s caretaker Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda Friday held out the olive branch to New Delhi, saying his government had no bias against it. Test connection to Smith’s IPL successDURBAN - The Indian Premier League (IPL) may be a far cry from Test cricket, but Graeme Smith’s return to form with a blazing 77 has much to do with the traditional form of the game. Tennis player Jelena Dokic says she was physically abused by her fatherSYDNEY — Tennis player Jelena Dokic says that her father, Damir, physically abused her during their tumultuous relationship earlier in her career. ‘Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be’ - Abraham LincolnWhere can you find happiness? How can you make it last? Is it money, success, fame, status, family or love which brings a smile to your face and makes you feel relaxed? Do you feel content? Moreover, are you happy?
Salo breaks tie with 1:13 left, Canucks beat Blackhawks 5-3 in Game 1VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The blood was still oozing out of five stitches above Kyle Wellwood’s left eye and a fat lower lip, and yet the Canucks forward couldn’t stop smiling. Official says Somali gunmen release Belgian, Dutch aid workers who were held for 9 daysMOGADISHU, Somalia — Gunmen released two European aid workers on Tuesday after holding them for nearly 10 days in southwestern Somalia. Bopara eyes England recall in injured Flintoff’s absenceLONDON - England and Essex all-rounder Ravi Bopara fancies his chances of making it to the national squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies in the wake of Andrew Flintoff decision to go for knee surgery. Bryant, Lakers close out Jazz with 107-96 win to advance to second roundLOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are moving on in the NBA playoffs. With Bryant making everything from 3-pointers to a fadeaway jumper while falling on his backside, the Lakers ran away from the Utah Jazz on Monday night, winning 107-96 to finish the opening-round series in five games. The first 100 days: The White House, America and the transformation of Michelle ObamaWASHINGTON — The 21 women nervously mingling at the White House were among the best in their fields. ‘Suicide nurseries’ of Pakistan turn children into bombersTANK - Haneef Mehsud was a normal teenager who spent most of his time hanging out with friends and playing cricket before he was recruited by the Taliban and turned into a suicide bomber. Northeast has big place in my heart: Rahul GandhiGANGTOK - Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Saturday charmed people of Sikkim, saying that the northeast had a ‘big place’ in the hearts of his family, as a mammoth gathering here cheered him. Students on Facebook: Aakriti must get justiceNEW DELHI - Students across India have been pouring out their anger and horror over the death of Delhi girl Aakriti Bhatia on social networking site Facebook, with those who knew her saying she was ‘full of life and laughter’ and others saying she would get justice. Self-healing concrete for more durable structureWASHINGTON - A self-healing concrete has been developed by researchers for safer and more durable structures. Hugh Jackman doesn’t know what to say about gay rumoursWASHINGTON - Hugh Jackman does not know whether or not to deny gay rumours about him because the actor says he isn’t homosexual, but he also does not want his fans to think there is anything shameful about being one. Brangelina are blessed with a ’sweet family’, says Diane KrugerWASHINGTON - Hollywood actress Diane Kruger, who is featuring alongside Brad Pitt in their forthcoming flick ‘Inglourious Basterds’, was smitten by his “sweet happy family” when she recently met them. Modi owes apology to soldiers: ChidambaramAHMEDABAD - Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi owes an apology to the armymen for his remarks that terrorists holed up in the Charar-e-Sharif shrine in Kashmir were fed by soldiers before they were allowed to escape, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said here Wednesday. Naveen Patnaik rules out supporting Congress, BJP government at CentreBHUBANESWAR - Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today ruled out supporting Congress or BJP-led government at the Centre after the general elections. Left Front to go musical ahead of Lok Sabha pollsKOLKATA - In a novel mode of campaigning for election, 70,000 pieces of a CD are slated to be distributed across West Bengal for playing in villages, towns and cities to sensitize the masses. Bayliss, Farbrace to coach Sri Lanka till World cupCOLOMBO - Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to extend the contracts of its two foreign coaches Trevor Bayliss and Paul Farbrace, reportedly till the 2011 World Cup. Kashmir farmers happy with realignment of fencing borderKATHUA - Farmers who had lost their agricultural land to border fencing in Kashmir are happy with realignment of fencing border. Schwarzenegger defends Obama on ‘Special Olympics’ gaffeCALIFORNIA - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has said President Barack Obama’s gaffe on Special Olympics was a mistake that anyone could committ. Amy Winehouse’s tattoo artist is HIV-positiveLONDON - A celebrity tattoo artist has admitted to being HIV-positive, but insists that he has every right to keep quiet about it. Aamir Khan appeals people to vote on his 44th birthdayMUMBAI - Celebrating his 44th birthday on Saturday, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan appealed people to exercise franchise in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Reluctant Katich now happy to bowl in short spellsMELBOURNE - Australian skipper Ricky Ponting is happy to bowl part time bowler Simon Katich in occasional short spells as he did on the final day of the second Test when his team needed to end the resistance from South Africa’s lower order. |
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