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| January 30, 2008 | |
60 years on, 'last urn' of Mahatma's ashes immersed Reuben NV
The last known urn containing the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi was immersed in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday morning.
Giuliani's once-bright campaign fades to black Joe Raedle/Getty Images
A look at former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani's failed campaign for the US presidency.
McCain, Hillary win Florida primaries Royn Beck/AFP/Getty Images
John McCain and Hillary Clinton won the Florida primaries in the US presidential race.
Snowstorms paralyse China China Photos/Getty Images
Impeded supplies have fuelled price rise in the affected regions, where authorities are coming under increasing strain in coping with the effects of the disaster and keeping the people calm, particularly millions of stranded passengers whose most-cherished once a year trip on Chinese New Year is facing uncertainty.
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| January 28, 2008 | |
The saga of a blast victim Sanjay Sawant
Paralysed from chest down after the 2005 Mumbai train blast, the youngster moves on in life -- intent on completing his CA course.
Obama wins South Carolina vote Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images
Despite losing out New Hampshire and Nevada to Senator Hillary Clinton in the US presidential poll, Senator Barack Obama fights back to win South Carolina.
Sarko steals the show Raveendran/AFP/Getty Images
French President Nicolas Sarkozy was the star attraction at President Patil's At Home on the occasion of Republic Day.
LPG van explodes in Mumbai; 4 kids killed Arun Patil
Four school girls were killed and seven injured on Monday when the van they were travelling in caught fire in Mumbai's north-west suburb of Oshiwara.
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| January 24, 2008 | |
'One day my men will be ready to die for me' Reuben NV
'In a country bankrupt of heroes and an army of youngsters focused on campus placements and pay packages, the conviction of the young cadets at NDA is truly heartening. Rediff.com met some NDA cadets this week. Men who will become leaders of men and of whom great things will be expected of one day.
Amazing courage Raja Sen
Meet the children whose bravery makes them true heroes.
Moments from a martyr's life Photograph: Courtesy Subhashini Vasant
Colonel Vasant Venugopal died fighting terrorists. On Republic Day, his wife Subhashini Vasant shares memories of her brave husband.
What French President Sarkozy will do in India
A ready reckoner on the French leader's India visit.
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| January 23, 2008 | |
India needs Heroes like Harshan Courtesy, Captain Harshan's family
A Republic Day Special feature saluting India's Bravehearts.
Bush so near yet so far from Osama Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP/Getty Images
A battery-operated toy, which costs Rs 100, features United States President George W Bush riding a battle tank on a plastic rail track to capture al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
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| January 22, 2008 | |
Family, friends rally for Anand Jon in Mumbai Matthew Schneeberger
Anand's family asserts that racial bias has influenced the investigation, and they also claim numerous instances of prosecutorial misconduct.
Dalai Lama, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar meet Kalam Manan Vatsyayana/AFP/Getty Images
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama shares a light moment with former Indian President A P J Abdul Kalam and founder of the Art of Living Foundation Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
Final farewell to Sir Edmund Hillary Brett Phibbs- Pool/Getty Images
Dignitaries from India, Nepal, United Kingdom, Russia, United States, Australia, Canada and Ireland attended the funeral. The service was also attended by Norbu Norgay, son of Tenzing Norgay, and four surviving members of the original 1953 Mount Everest climbing team.
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| January 21, 2008 | |
Bilkis case: Anger and unease at Ground Zero Sheela Bhatt
Relatives of the accused in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case say the wrong people have been punished.
Partnership of equals Pedro Ugarte/AFP/Getty Images
British Prime Minister Gordan Brown said that India and the United Kingdom should work together.
The drama around the Bharat Ratna Indranil Mukherjee/AFP/Getty Images
For 7 years, the column against the Bharat Ratna has remained blank.
I will not go back to Gujarat: Bilkis Manan Vatsyayana/AFP/Getty Images
Bilkis, who met journalists with her one-year-old child and husband in tow also lambasted Zaheera Sheikh, who turned hostile in a similar case, and dubbed her a 'betrayer of the Muslim community'.
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| January 13, 2008 | |
Dr Singh visits Olympic village in Beijing Getty Image
The Prime Minister was briefed by senior officials on the models like the 'Bird's Nest' (the main Olympics venue), 'Water Cube' (where the aquatic events will take place) and the 'Olympic Green' (the area with plants and trees) that have come up for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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| January 12, 2008 | |
Lady Luck is on your side in 2008! Illustration: Uttam Ghosh
Benazir's son is back in Oxford Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images
Amid tight security, 19 year-old Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday returned to his alma mater Oxford, days after appealing to the media to respect his privacy so that he can continue his studies.
Fire destroys 2500 shops in Kolkata Deshakalyan Chowdhury/AFP/Getty Images
Nearly 2500 shops and several buildings were gutted in a major fire that broke in Kolkata's biggest wholesale market early Sunday, fire brigade sources said.
15 Corps' Raising Day observed Tauseef Mustafa AP/Getty Images
The Indian Army's 15 Corps, which is in charge of the defence of the Line of Control (LoC), observed their 93rd Raising Day at their headquarters in Srinagar by remembering the deceased soldiers.
The Week In News
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| January 08, 2008 | |
In memoriam Prakash Singh/AFP/Getty Images
Obits of famous people who passed away in 2007.
Is a sizzling love life in your stars for 2008? Illustration: Uttam Ghosh
In memoriam Prakash Singh/AFP/Getty Images
Obits of famous people who passed away in 2007.
US: Supporters celebrate Modi's victory Paresh Gandhi
Several 'Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party' hosted a victory party to celebrate Modi's third successive stint as the chief minister of Gujarat. Over 150 people paticipated in the event, held at Rajbhog Sweets in Jersey City, on January 2.
PM inaugurates PBD PIB
The sixth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was inagurated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday. The prime minister announced that the government will set up a Global Advisory Council for Persons of Indian Origin. He said the council would comprise persons of Indian origin from all walks of life across the globe.
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| January 04, 2008 | |
US Prez poll: Huckabee, Obama win Iowa Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images
Democratic Senator Barack Obama and Republican Mike Huckabee won the Iowa caucuses in the crucial opening contest in the race for the 2008 White House.
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