http://www.dailyindia.com Visit www.dailyindia.com for the latest news on India. en-us Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:09:10 -0400 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:09:10 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/images/graphics/rss.jpg Weblog Editor 2.0 contact@dailyindia.com contact@dailyindia.com http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269990.php Union Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Friday said that the government would soon set up an Ex-Servicemen Commission to address the grievances of armed forces veterans and plan welfare schemes for them. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:09:10 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269990.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269989.php Several people are fear dead as a boat carrying flood victims capsized in the swollen Kosi in Bihar's Madhepura district during a rescue mission on Friday. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:09:10 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269989.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269988.php Republican presidential candidate John McCain has named Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his vice-presidential running mate. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:09:09 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269988.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269987.php Central committee member of the Communist Party of Marxist Shyamal Chakraborty on Friday said that West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharjee has been censured by party's Politburo for his anti-bandh stand and he has accepted the punishment. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:09:08 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269987.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269986.php Talks between a Jammu and Kashmir Governor's panel and Amarnath Sangharsh Samiti was put off for the second consecutive day on Friday as the normal life remained paralysed in the Jammu region in response to the continuing bandh over the issue. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:09:07 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269986.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269985.php The Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, Ahmed Bukhari, addressed a mass rally in New Delhi today, after offering prayers on the issue of terrorism. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:09:06 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269985.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269984.php Rescue and relief operations have been intensified in flood ravaged Bihar as millions await evacuation from the region. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:09:06 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269984.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269983.php Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren today proved majority on the floor of the State Assembly, receiving 42 votes in favour and 34 against him. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:09:05 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269983.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269982.php Christian in Tripura brought out a silent rally Friday to protest the continued violence against the community in Orissa, where at least 11 people have died in sectarian violence. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:09:05 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269982.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269981.php The New York Times said on Friday said the Democratic National Convention has finally given nominee Barack Obama the boost he needed to surpass John McCain in national surveys this week. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:09:05 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269981.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269980.php The National Human Rights Commission has termed manual scavenging as one of the worst violation of human rights. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:09:06 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269980.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269979.php Army today launched a massive combing operation on the outskirts of Jammu following reports of the presence of two militants in the area. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:09:06 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269979.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269978.php The Centre has provided all required assistance to the Bihar Government to deal with the flood situation in the State, Home Ministry spokesperson said. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:09:06 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269978.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269977.php The Government of India has decided to provide assistance to raise ten CoBRA Battalions (Commando Battalions for Resolute Action) in the Central Reserve Police Force to combat the growing Left-wing extremism in the country. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:09:06 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269977.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269976.php The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) today claimed that over 50 persons, mainly Christians, have been killed since the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) activists launched an attack on Christians last week. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:09:05 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269976.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269975.php Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait will make his return to competitive cricket on Australia A's one-day tour of India next month after walking away from the game in January. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:09:05 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269975.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269974.php Cricket Australia is aiming to use its `A' tour to India to discover players with national potential, and the objective includes a search for a top-class spinner. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:09:05 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269974.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269973.php Responding to Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's acceptance speech, the Republicans described it as a "misleading" one, given his "meagre" record. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:09:05 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269973.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269972.php Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology awarded the fifth "Computer Literacy Excellence Awards for Schools" for the year 2007 to Amity International School, Gurgaon. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:09:05 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269972.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269971.php The presidential candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (Q) Mushahid Hussain Syed has urged Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman, Asif Ali Zardari, to quit the race for the post of Pakistan president. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:09:09 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269971.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269970.php Located 14 kilometres from Ponneri on the Vaniyambadi-Tirupattur Road and situated midway between Chennai and Bangalore Yelagiri Hills is a hill resort which is also known as the 'Poor Man's Ooty'. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:09:09 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269970.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269969.php The rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam (LTTE) appears to be cornered by aggressive Sri Lankan government forces, as they are reportedly being pushed deeper into their heartland. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:09:09 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269969.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269968.php Activists of People for Ethical Treatment of Animal (PETA) staged a protest outside Central Zoo Authority (CZA) in the Capital on Thursday. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:09:09 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269968.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269967.php Karbi Anglong, the most widely spread District in Assam with an area of 10,434 kilometres, is witnessing a high newspaper readership, which is quite unusual for this area existing under the shadow of militancy. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:09:08 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269967.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269966.php Large number of local residents and visitors from different parts of the country and abroad enjoyed attending a special three-day apple festival held here this week. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:09:08 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269966.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269965.php She has been known as the "Iron lady", who shivers down the spine of the most dreaded criminals, and today she believes in policing the police and reforming the convicts to help create a better society. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:09:08 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269965.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269964.php An exploding oxygen tank forced the emergency landing of a Qantas jet in Manila after it blew a hole in the fuselage, air safety investigators have found. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:09:08 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269964.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269963.php British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's job for the time being is safe, thanks to the threat of a new Cold War with Russia. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:09:07 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269963.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269962.php Guy Ritchie has rubbished reports that he and wife Madonna are set renew to their wedding vows. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:09:07 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269962.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269961.php Exhibition organisers have slammed claims that they plan to reveal a series of love letters that were sent by Madonna to her former lover. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:41:07 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269961.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269960.php Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan is back on 'Ugly Betty' to reprise her role from last season as Betty's, played America Ferrera, high-school nemesis, Kimmie. ohan, who played Betty's popular high school pal Kimberly, will don the old-school cheerleader outfit, complete with short, pleated polyester skirt as part of her guest appearance on the ABC hit series. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:41:07 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269960.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269959.php England fast bowler Stephen Harmison believes the current England attack possesses greater firepower than the one that regained the Ashes in 2005. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:41:07 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269959.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269958.php Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman is eyeing the 20 million dollar worth Australian home of fashion designer Lisa Ho and her entrepreneur husband Phillip Smouha. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:41:07 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269958.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269957.php George Clooney's former ladylove Sarh Larson cheated on him with a media mogul while they were dating, it has emerged. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:41:06 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269957.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269956.php Lindsay Lohan's father Michael has said that he would reveal all his family's secrets in a tell-all TV special - after his actress daughter accused him of being "out of control." Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:41:06 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269956.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269955.php Michael Chopra, 24, the English footballer currently playing for the Premier League side Sunderland, has decided to go into rehab for his wife's sake. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:41:06 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269955.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269954.php Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan has hit back at her dad after he accused her lesbian lover DJ Samantha Ronson of using his daughter to boost her fame. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:41:06 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269954.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269953.php Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's opponents have tried to smear him with the claim that he attended a madrassah in Indonesia, but his childhood friends have denied that he was a Muslim. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:41:05 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269953.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269952.php Former US President Jimmy Carter has called Republican presidential candidate John McCain a "distinguished naval officer," but said the Arizona senator has been "milking every possible drop of advantage" from his time served as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:41:05 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269952.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269951.php A 12th-century church tower in the Dutch town of Bedum is challenging the Tower of Pisa as Europe's 'most steeply leaning tower'. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:41:04 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269951.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269950.php Reese Witherspoon has spoken against domestic violence during her recent visit to Brazil. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:41:04 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269950.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269949.php An Indian-origin scientist in the U.S. has devised a way to create six-dimensional images that respond to changes in light and the viewer's direction, by adapting the basic technology used in cheap 3-D postcards and novelty items for the purpose. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:41:04 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269949.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269948.php Premiere of Bollywood flick 'Rock On!!' which is a story of four friends who wants to re-create their passion for music and art was held in Mumbai on Thursday. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:41:04 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269948.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269947.php An uncanny likeness of the Virgin Mary ormed into the bark of a suburban tree has left local residents ondering if their neighbourhood has been blessed. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:41:03 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269947.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269946.php The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the introduction of a new Companies Bill in Parliament to incorporate far-reaching changes, including scrapping the minimum paid-up capital requirement and setting up special courts to try offences. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:41:05 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269946.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269945.php Australian swimmer Stephanie Rice is planning to spend the weekend with her former boyfriend Eamon Sullivan, but rubbished reports of them rekindling their romance. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:41:05 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269945.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269944.php Johns Hopkins researchers say that they have identified the earliest form of human blood stem cells, and discerned how they replicate and grow. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:41:05 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269944.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269943.php Zen Securities Limited (ZSL), a leading financial services company, announced the launch of its new brand identity "ZEN Money" on Friday. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:41:04 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269943.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269942.php The survivors of the fire that broke out in a heavily overcrowded Naif villa in Dubai where 500 Indian workers were living, face an uphill task. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:41:04 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269942.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269941.php The speed at which you reply to an email could reveal whether you're stressed, driven or relaxed, say researchers. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:41:03 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269941.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269940.php Three British Muslims have been charged for threatening to assassinate Prime Minister Gordon Brown, a plot that was foiled in a time. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:41:03 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269940.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269939.php Researchers from Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) have discovered an unexpectedly large population of two endangered species of monkeys in Cambodia. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:09:09 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269939.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269938.php A international team of scientists have described hour-by-hour changes in the amount of amyloid beta protein that is believed to play a critical role in Alzheimer's disease. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:09:08 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269938.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269937.php An obituary of Apple founder Steve Jobs has been mistakenly published by the Bloomberg business news wire. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:09:08 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269937.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269936.php Nepal Vice President Parmananda Jha on Friday held Indian Government responsible for the breaches in the embankments of the Kosi river while visiting the flood-ravaged areas of Nepal recently. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:09:08 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269936.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269935.php A study on a newly discovered living species of giant clam called Tridacna costata suggests that modern humans' dispersal out of Africa into the Red Sea and adjacent regions 110,000 to 90,000 years ago might have been driven largely by competition for marine resources. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:09:08 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269935.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269934.php Race row policeman Tarique Ghaffur has been told by his superiors to 'shut up' and get on with his job. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:09:08 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269934.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269933.php Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's campaign has brushed aside questions about its standing among traditional Democrats, saying it would win the presidential election by bringing new voters "particularly young people, blacks, Hispanics, and Independents" to the polls in November. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:09:07 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269933.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269932.php The Monsoon has traditionally been a lean season for tourism in India and now it's time to change this perception. This was the overriding thought at the National Seminar on Monsoon Tourism, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), here today. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:09:07 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269932.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269931.php Britain's Prince Harry, who did a tour of military duty in Afghanistan last year, wants to silence his critics by taking another shot at the Taliban. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:55:12 -0400 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/269931.php