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The conspiracy of silence in Gujarat
Nobody is talking about the near-collapse of Gujarat's co-operative sector even as the state prepares for a crucial election. It turns out, nobody really wants to.

TOP REPORTS
BJP releases 3rd list for Gujarat polls
'Haren Pandya has not yet figured in the list since his Ellisbridge seat is still being discussed,' party spokesman Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said while releasing the list, which had 12 names.

Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali elected Pak PM
Jamali, a PML-Q candidate and Musharraf loyalist, defeated Maulana Fazlur Rehman of the MMA and Shah Mehmood Qureshi of the PPP.

JKLF to boycott Kashmir Committee
The JKLF issued a terse statement against Ram Jethmalani, who heads the Kashmir Committee, warning the Hurriyat conference to see through the 'the ulterior motives' of the Committee.

India level series with three-wkt win
After bowling out the Windies for 201 in 46.3 overs, India hit up the required runs in 46.2 overs to win the sixth ODI.

India preparing for un-manned lunar trip
ISRO chief Dr Kasturirangan said the national scientific community will meet in Bangalore next month to approve a report on the proposed mission.

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The bizarre saga of the AJT
'Nearly 150 aircraft and 60 pilots have been lost for want of an advanced jet trainer. Something fishy is going on even 17 years after the Indian Air Force sought the AJT,' says Major General (retd) Ashok K Mehta.

GUJARAT ELECTION
'We will not desist from Lyngdoh bashing'
BJP spokesman V K Malhotra asked: Does the CEC alone enjoy the privilege of criticising others?

BJP to rake up Godhra if Congress does so
It is now the turn of the Congress to make a similar commitment and ensure that the atmosphere is not vitiated, BJP treasurer Ramdas Aggarwal said.

Pandya will be a test case for Modi
If Haren Pandya is denied the ticket from Ellisbridge, it will mean that Modi is now in a position to overrule Delhi too, a party insider said.

Dissidents worry Congress, BJP
Supporters Pandya took out a rally in Gandhinagar protesting against the non-inclusion of his name in Wednesday's list. | Full Coverage

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Kerala may control admissions in minority colleges
A subcommittee of the state Cabinet has suggested that the managements of professional colleges retain 50 per cent of the seats on merit.

EU urges India, Pakistan to restart dialogue
India and Pakistan should use the SAARC summit in Islamabad to sort out contentious issues, the European Commission's ambassador said.

BJP MPs unhappy with Trinamool
They think that Trinamaool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee will again rake up the controversial issue of Eastern Railway bifurcation.

US seeks help for Iraq war effort
President Bush also laid out his vision for turning NATO into an organisation to fight terrorism, but some members are wary of surrendering all control to the US.

MONEY
'Government finances in good shape'
Comfortable cash position allowed the Centre to postpone the slated Nov borrowing.

'Political instability hurting UP's economy'
Inefficiency of the public sector has resulted in scanty private investment, a World Bank report said.

CRICKET
Vaughan rides luck to post Ashes century
The English opener had three escapes on his way to his hundred then another shortly after passing three figures to reach tea unbeaten on 120 with England 201 for two.

DIARY
Making a case for Kartik
After the spinner's fine showing in the ODI series against the Windies, it will be difficult for the selectors to drop him.

SPORTS
Bhupathi not to pair with Paes for Tata Open
The defending doubles champions will play with new partners at the December 30 - January 5 event.

SAI rally to stun Indian Airlines
In other Super League matches, in the senior Nehru hockey tournament, Air India beat Tamil Nadu 2-0 while Punjab and Sind Bank were held 3-3 by CRPF.

Tyson to fight Etienne in February
Etienne, known as 'the Black Rhino', holds the title of the unheralded IBA and is the no 5-rated contender for the WBO heavyweight crown.

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Adoor Gopalakrishnan wins French award
He picked up the award for best director, while 'Mathilukal' was adjudged the best film at the 12th International Film Festival for young people in Paris.

'Bollywood/Hollywood not a Bollywood film'
Deepa Mehta's new venture has the hybrid sensibility of India and the West.

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Harry Potter kids: How they've changed
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 Indian economy becoming
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 Britain urges India to
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 Fresh round of bank
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 Outsourcing is inevitable,
 not a choice, says Premji

 Oil firms want to hike
 LPG, kerosene prices

 Contingency plan for oil
 imports in place: Minister

 Finance ministry
 to rework DA plan

 Reliance Infocomm
 to unleash tariff war

 Tax sop may
 spur bank M&As

 SC rejects MRTPC
 ruling against Colgate

 Relax book-building
 norms: Sebi panel

 TCS ropes in ex-MGM
 CIO for US media practice

 Individuals outdo firms in
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 Software companies should
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 Investors drive in droves
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 Domino's Pizza to set
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 Birlas dig heels
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 Prices of low-end white
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 De Beers gets Centre's
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 Tollygunge shock
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 Mukesh Kumar maintains
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 Strong field for
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