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Aishwarya Rai Baby News: Delivery Provokes Nurses' Strike in Hospital

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who is pregnant with her first child, is moving closer to her delivery date. However, there are people who seem to be taking advantage of the fact.

Nov 11, 2011

2G Spectrum Scam: Trial of the Accused Begins

Trial of the accused in the 2G spectrum case begun in a special Delhi court on Friday.

Nov 11, 2011

Maderna Admits Having Close Links with Bhanwari

Mahipal Maderna, former Rajasthan Water Resources Minister, confessed to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday that he had close links with Bhanwari Devi, who went missing in September.

Nov 10, 2011

SAARC Summit: Manmohan Given Ceremonial Welcome in Maldives

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in Gan Island in the Maldives Wednesday to attend the seventeenth SAARC submit.

Nov 9, 2011

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Bhupen Hazarika Given Tearful Farewell (PHOTOS)

Thousands of mourners joined the funeral procession of the music maestro Bhupen Hazarika from the Judges' Field to the Guwahati University campus.

Nov 9, 2011

Over one Lakh Indians Undertake Hajj Pilgrimage

As many as 1,24,948 Indians undertook the Hajj pilgrimage this year and 83 among them died of various reasons, according to the Indian consulate in Jeddah.

Nov 9, 2011

After Sabarimala, stampede at Haridwar takes heavy toll

Uttrakhand Chief Minister Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri, who visited the site, announced a compensation of 200,000 rupees to the relatives of the victims, while the Sahntikunj Ashram which was holding the event also announced similar compensation.

Nov 8, 2011

16 Crushed to Death in a Stampede at Haridwar

A stampede at a religious ceremony in Haridwar killed at least 16 people including 14 women and left scores of others injured Tuesday morning.

Nov 8, 2011

'Bigg Boss 5': Swami Agnivesh to Participate

In a reportedly self-professed bid to create social awareness and initiate dialogues with fellow Indians, spiritual leader Swami Agnivesh is set to enter the infamous "Big Boss" house in Lonavala, on Tuesday night.

Nov 8, 2011

Actress Shriya Allegedly Attacked, Forced to Shout 'Jai Telangana'

Actress Shriya Saran has alleged that a group of Telangana supporters forced her to shout "Jai Telangana" and damaged her car. The group attacked Shriya while she was shooting for an untitled Telugu film in Hyderabad.

Nov 7, 2011

Mild Tremors Felt in North India

Mild tremors were felt in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of north India after an earthquake rocked the Hindu Kush region on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

Nov 7, 2011

Wherever They Go: Team Anna's Kejriwal Targeted Twice in a Month

The fact that Arvind Kejriwal, a high-profile member of Team Anna Hazare, has been targeted twice in a single month must force members of the public to ask why this is so. Why have the anti-corruption Team Anna and its campaigners been so targeted?

Nov 7, 2011

Star Worship: SRK's Fan Converts House to Shrine and Changes Name

It is said that passionate fans build temples for their film stars, write letters to them and even commit suicide after their particular idol dies. Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, identified, in 2008, as one of the world's most powerful men by News magazine, is a perfect example of a film star over whom a fan can go crazy. One of his worshippers, a Vishal Singh, has turned his house into a veritable shrine for SRK.

Nov 7, 2011

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Miss Venezuela is Miss World 2011; Ivian Sarcos' Winning Moments (PHOTOS)

Miss Venezuela Ivian Sarcos walked away with the coveted Miss World 2011 title on Sunday night.

Nov 7, 2011

Bhupen Hazarika's Funeral Arrangements

Massive funeral arrangements are being made in Guwahati, for the final rites of musical legend Bhupen Hazarika, 86. The singer passed away at the Kokilaben Hosopital in Mumbai, on Saturday, at 4.30 a.m.

Nov 6, 2011