Gold is considered one of the most precious metals in the world; and it has been used as a symbol for purity, value and royalty. But do you know much gold is there in the world? And who owns most gold? If not, read on. . .

There are two reasons why, despite that, you should have an individual mediclaim. The first, of course, is to supplement the amount of cover. The second is to stay covered in between jobs.

Gautam Gambhir's century takes him to the second place and young Piyush Chawla too seems capable of providing real value.

Starting with the India-Bangladesh away series in May 2007, we will track the ODI performance of every player, and after every match.

It was on India's last tour to Bangladesh, in December 2004, that the hosts registered their first ever limited-overs international victory. They beat their more fancied neighbours by 15 runs in one of the matches.

The two stalwarts were named in the Test squad for the series which begins May 10.

Global aluminium giant Alcan Inc on Friday announced its plan to sell its 45 per cent stake in India's Utkal Alumina International Ltd, its joint venture with Aditya Birla group flagship Hindalco Industries.

Mukherjee said he was well and hoped to be back at work after 48 hours.

Paediatric cardiologist Dr Swati Garekar chatted with anxious parents, offering her advice on the right course of action for children suffering from heart conditions.

Rediff.com presents a detailed statistical analysis of the World Cup records.

A look at the track record of the 15-man squad.

Scored 86 off 96 balls with 12 fours and a six in his debut ODI v England at Indore in 2005-06.

The Central Board of Excise and Customs has decided to prescribe time limits for various activities following representations from the trade and recommendations from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India

B catching Wasim Jaffer on Day 1 of the third Test against South Africa, Kallis completed his 100 catches in Test cricket.

Tail-ender Michael Mason hit the last ball of the match for four to give New Zealand a thrilling one-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI.

Rajiv Bajaj is on a high. First Bajaj Auto raced into the executive segment with the Discover snapping up a share of 21 per cent

Rajneesh Gupta presents a statistical summary of Test series between India and South Africa.

Rajneesh Gupta presents a detailed statistical analysis of the Indian Test squad for the South Africa series.

VVS Laxman was named vice-captain of the 16-member squad for the three-match series against South Africa, beginning December 15.

The CT scanner captures the images of the heart and coronary arteries in as few as five heartbeats.

Sri Lanka 'A' were all out for 325 on the first day of the four-day Duleep Trophy match against West Zone.

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The National Institute of Business Management, Chennai, invites applications for admission to its two-year distance learning MBA programme.

Champ Car driver Cristiano da Matta was flown to hospital for emergency surgery after his car collided with a deer in an open test session.

Bajaj Auto says that their motorcycle mix is profitable, and they have also seen a boost in three-wheelers and exports growth

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan underwent a CT scan on on Friday in Hinduja hospital where he is battling for life since April 22, when he was shot and grievously wounded allegedly by his younger brother Pravin.

A medical board has been constituted for the treatment of Anil Biswas.