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South Korea wins men’s hockey gold, India fifth
Doha — South Korea successfully defended the men’s hockey gold medal, while India finished fifth and Pakistan clinched a consolation bronze at the 15th Asian Games here Thursday. South Korea…
Air Marshal Major could be new IAF chief
New Delhi — Air Marshal Fali Homi Major, a helicopter pilot, could be the new Indian Air Force (IAF) chief when the present incumbent retires March 31, with Defence Minister…
Hunger strike still on, three doctors unwell
Live Punjab News Service New Delhi — The condition of three doctors on an indefinite hunger strike here to protest against reservation of seats in educational institutions deteriorated Sunday. Get…
Volkswagen to explore Punjab for car Plant
A team of top-officials from German automobile major Volkswagen is scheduled to reach Chandigarh on Thursday to discuss setting up its car manufacturing plant in Punjab. Punjab has agreed to…
Husain’s compliment enhances Amrita’s image
Mumbai — Renowned painter M.F. Husain is raving about Amrita Rao’s pristine beauty in her last movie “Vivah” and the actress says his admiring comments take her girl next-door image…
ONGC floats global tenders for Tripura thermal project
Agartala — The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has floated global tenders for its first commercial 750 mw thermal power project to be commissioned in Tripura, officials said here…
Kannada actor Prem signs three new films
Chennai — After the stupendous success of “Jothe Jotheyalli”, Kannada actor Prem is fast becoming a favourite hero of the producers. His “Jothe Jotheyalli” has completed a 100-day run in…
Arshad looks forward to fatherhood, wants girl this time
Mumbai — Bollywood’s favourite funny man Arshad Warsi is going to be a father again. “Yup, the baby is due in May. I really want a girl this time. We’ve…
Sex racket busted in Bhopal, 10 arrested
Bhopal — Police claim to have busted a prostitution racket With the arrest of 10 persons, including six girls, during raids at two separate places here. According to police, the…
South Asians in US more prone to heart disease: New study
Washington — South Asian immigrants in America have a higher risk of heart disease than any other segment of the American population, according to a new study led by an…
Man slits mother’s throat in Himachal
Shimla — A drunk man dragged his mother outside their house in a Himachal Pradesh village and then allegedly slit her throat with a sickle and fled, leaving behind his…
Sri Lankan minister seeks greater Indian role in conflict
New Delhi — A Sri Lankan Tamil minister is here urging India to play a greater role to help his country resolve the ethnic crisis. “India has to take a…