Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Now, Sushma Swaraj tweets to explain how she tweets

Now, Sushma Swaraj tweets to explain how she tweets

Now, Sushma Swaraj tweets to explain how she tweets

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She joined the Twitter brigade much after many other politicos. And she does not yet have followers in the hundred thousands like they do. But this is probably the most effective use of micro-blogging in Indian politics ever, given that Shashi Tharoor's did not quite go his way.


Sonawane’s killing: Maharashtra gazetted officers go on strike

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Sonawane's killing: Maharashtra gazetted officers go on strike - Gazetted officers across Maharashtra are on strike today to condemn the brazen killing of Additional Collector Yashwant Sonawane in Manmad in Maharashtra's Nasik district.


Have full belief in the India story: Sunil Mittal

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At Davos, Sunil Mittal tells NDTV that despite the concern over scams at home, investors are not disenchanted with India.


Madhya Pradesh's Rs 9 crore NREGA scam

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NREGA has always been touted as the UPAs flagship scheme but there have been a number of instances when the scheme has been misused by those who are dispensing funds.


Yeddyurappa, ministers skip Governor's tea party

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In an apparent snub to Governor H R Bhardwaj, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and his Cabinet colleagues stayed away from the customary 'At Home' hosted by him on the occasion of Republic Day amid the ongoing bitter political battle between the two.


Highest gallantry award for Army doctor

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An Army doctor Major Laishram Jyotin Singh was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra, the highest peacetime gallantry award, for his bravery while fighting militants during an attack on Indians in Kabul.


Remembering Yashwant Sonawane, Manmad's hero

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Yashwant Sonawane's death is a testimony to his life which he lived with courage, commitment and a strong dedication towards duty. His hometown, Nashik, and his adopted town Malegaon mourn a man, whose personal and public life was marked by caring and honesty.


Mirchpur residents' eleven-day agitation ends

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Mirchpur: The eleven-day long agitation by residents of Mirchpur and adjoining villages protesting for a fresh probe into the killing of two Dalits today ended after talks between leaders of the protesters and Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda concluded on a positive note.


Russian president fires police chief after bombing

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In the wake of the deadly bombing of Russia's busiest airport, President Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday fired a top official of the country's transport police and lashed out at "passive" officers who guard the country's transport centers.


Man sues New York police for arresting him

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A 43-year-old man in the US is suing the New York Police Department (NYPD) for one million dollars after cops arrested him in front of his kids for stealing his own car, a media report said.


Man seeks police protection from sex-mad wife

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A desperate Turkish man living in Germany has turned to the police for protection from his insatiable wife's constant demands for sex, authorities said today.


Tunisia issues warrant for ousted president

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Tunisia has said that it has issued an international arrest warrant for ousted president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who resigned this month amid protests against his regime and fled to Saudi Arabia.


Obama sees global fight for US jobs

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US President Obama challenged Americans on Tuesday night to unleash their creative spirit, set aside their partisan differences and come together around a common goal of outcompeting other nations in a rapidly shifting global economy.


BJP activists attack minister's car in Jammu

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Members of the BJP attacked the car of the Finance Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Abdul Rahim Rather, in Jammu this evening. The minister's car was passing by the BJP office in the city when activists tried to damage it. The minister drove away unhurt.


Jayalalithaa attacks Prime Minister over fishermen killing

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The recent killing of two Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu allegedly by the Sri Lankan Navy is turning into an election issue in the state.


Who is Major Laishram Jyotin Singh?

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Major Laishram Jyotin Singh, an Army doctor who died fighting a suicide bomber in Kabul, was Wednesday conferred the country's highest peacetime gallantry medal, Ashok Chakra, posthumously at the 62nd Republic Day parade here.


When Yeddyurappa, Governor Bhardwaj came together for Republic Day

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Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa has brought his battle with Governor HR Bhardwaj to Delhi. But when the two met on the occasion of Republic Day today, they showed no signs of any tussle. As they came together for flag hoisting, they even greeted each other cordially.


Who is Popat Shinde?

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Popat Shinde has been declared the main accused in the murder of Yashwant Sonawane, the government official who was set on fire by the oil mafia in Manmad, Maharashtra.


Indian Airlines pilots want a raise by Saturday

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After 58 years in the business, Indian Airlines will cease to exist this weekend. All its flights will be transferred to the unified Air India or AI code - the government merged Air India and Indian Airlines in August 2007.


BJP rejects Omar’s invitation to join Republic Day function

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BJP leaders today turned down a peace overture by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Omar had invited BJP leaders Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley and Ananth Kumar for Republic Day celebrations at the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar today.


Artists to Prime Minister: Free Binayak Sen

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Some of India's most prominent artists including Sharmila Tagore, Naseeruddin Shah, Aparna Sen, Mahesh Bhatt, Rahul Bose and others have written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh protesting against the imprisonment of Human Rights activist Binayak Sen.


Italian TV host's body stolen from grave

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Italian TV host's body stolen from grave - The body of Mike Bongiorno, a US-born Italian television host who died in 2009 has been stolen from its grave near the northern city of Milan, Italian media said on Tuesday, citing police.


65 years later, Nabokov's butterfly theory vindicated

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Vladimir Nabokov may be known to most people as the author of classic novels like "Lolita" and "Pale Fire." But even as he was writing those books, Nabokov had a parallel existence as a self-taught expert on butterflies.


Delhi under security blanket on Republic Day

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Delhi was under a blanket of security on the Republic Day today as thousands of armed personnel kept a tight vigil while Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and helicopters scanned the city from above.


Australian Open: Paes, Bhupathi win men's double quarter-final

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Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are on course for their maiden Australian Open title together as they advanced to the semifinals after a hard-fought victory over the combine of Michael Llodra of France and Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia on Wednesday.


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