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Mariner Energy facility in Gulf of Mexico on fire

The US Coast Guard said rescue ships and helicopters were flying from New Orleans and Houston to the burning rig.

IMF to immediately provide $450million to Pakistan

The emergency assistance comes on top of the $7.3 billion provided under the current Stand-By Arrangement, in place since November 2008, the IMF said.

Four Commonwealth Games wrestlers caught for doping

Wrestling Federation of India President GS Mander said the national federation has provisionally suspended all these wrestlers.

Maoists claim to have killed hostage cop in Bihar, no official confirmation

In New Delhi, Union home secretary GK Pillai said the state government was negotiating with the Maoists. But the state police chief denied this.

Tainted trio to be interrogated by Scotland Yard: Sources

Pakistan high commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan, however, told reporters in London earlier in the day that the trio were not dropped but opted out from the T20 and one-day series.

Mamata Banerjee announces month-long 'anti-terror' movement in West Bengal

The Trinamool Congress chief announced the movement across West Bengal from September 6 to "highlight CPI-M's armed attacks and atrocities" on her party workers.
 No love: Kareena Kapoor might have shared some hot and intimate scenes with her boyfriend Saif Ali Khan in Kurbaan but she is adamant not to repeat it | View

India, Pak request UN, others to appoint Kishenganga umpires

As per the provisions of the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, once the process of arbitration is initiated by any of the two countries, the three umpires, including the chairman, have to be appointed within 60 days.

India a shining example of democracy: Tony Blair

In his memoir titled My Journey, Blair mentions the growing economic power of India several times, and credits himself for foreseeing the growing importance of China and India to international agreements.

Review: We Are Family is picturesque but lacks intensity

As is typical of a Karan Johar film, We Are Family boasts of lavish backdrops and picturesque settings but is devoid of intensity, so much so that it almost looks superficial.

Process for re-electing Sonia Gandhi as Congress president set in motion

The nominations were submitted to chairman of the party's Central Election Authority Oscar Fernandes, who is the returning officer for the poll.
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It’s business as usual as China dismisses Gilgit presence

Sino-India trade goes up to $42 billion, number of Chinese workers in India balloons to 7,000.
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Infosys says BPO hit the most by job losses in the US

Some try to counter by offering higher-level skills and quality in voice and non-voice.
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Review: Emotional Atyachar is only for the mature

Watch it only if you can handle the grey shades in human personas.
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GC to decide on retention, number of IPL matches on Sunday

Former India skippers Sunil Gavaskar, MAK Pataudi and Ravi Shastri are believed to have come out with a few suggestions on retention, although eight of the 10 franchises want all players thrown into the auction pool.
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‘Healthy mother, healthy child’ seems to be becoming a reality

Unicef survey conducted between November 2009 and January 2010 shows important parameters of maternal health have increased impressively from the time of the 2005-06 national family health survey-III.
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Rome's chariot racers earned much more than today's sports stars

One charioteer, named Gaius Appuleius Diocles, amassed a fortune 35,863,120 sesterces in prize money the equivalent of $15 billion, claims Peter Struck, a professor of classical studies.
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Apple TV, a step for more ambitious plans

Analysts say the ability to run applications on a TV-connected device would be a key development down the line for Apple.
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Colleges in Maharashtra leave ATKT students in lurch

Can’t accept applications without official notice from education department, claim principals.
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