Archive for ‘November, 2008’

Sleep Well To Avoid Cancer Risk

Sleep Well To Avoid Cancer Risk

According to the latest research exercise and cancer are closely related. Not only is exercise good for human body but also keeps a cancer check, provided you get a sound sleep . “Greater participation in physical activity has consistently been associated with reduced risk of cancer incidence at several sites, including breast and colon cancers,” [...]

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Architect Utzon dead, Sydney Opera House to darken

Architect Utzon dead, Sydney Opera House to darken

Sydney: The distinctive white sails of the Sydney Opera House will darken Sunday to mourn the death of Joern Utzon, the creative mind behind the globally known landmark. Danish architect Joern Utzon who designed the iconic Sydney Opera House has died, Saturday, November29, 2008. He was 90. Utzon’s son Kim says his father died in [...]

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Patil’s exit not enough, UPA govt must quit: BJP

Patil’s exit not enough, UPA govt must quit: BJP

New Delhi: The BJP on Sunday welcomed the resignation of Home Minister Shivraj Patil in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks but said the move was too little too late. BJP spokesman Rajiv Pratap Rudy said the UPA government too had no right to govern. “This (Mumbai horror) proves the collective culpable negligence of [...]

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Shivraj Patil quits, Chidambaram to take charge

Shivraj Patil quits, Chidambaram to take charge

New Delhi: Union Home Shivraj Patil, facing fierce criticism over spate of terror attacks in the country since 2007, accepted ‘moral responsibility’ and sent his resignation to Prime Minister of Manmohan Singh on Sunday. Party sources have confirmed that his resignation has been accepted and added that Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh could be next [...]

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Congress slumber ends, says won’t tolerate terrorism

Congress slumber ends, says won’t tolerate terrorism

New Delhi: Zero tolerance is the only answer to terrorism, the Congress party said on Saturday in the aftermath of the Mumbai terrorist attacks, calling upon Pakistan to honour its promise not to let its territory be used for such strikes against India. Zero tolerance is the only answer to terrorism, the Congress Working Committee, [...]

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Karkare disturbed ahead of his death: colleagues

Karkare disturbed ahead of his death: colleagues

Mumbai: Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare, killed by terrorists who ravaged Mumbai, was a disturbed man in the days leading to his death because of endless attacks on him over the Malegaon bombing probe, police officers who knew him well said. Former Mumbai police chief Julio Ribeiro and retired police officer Sudhakar Suradkar both [...]

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Weekend Edition: India asks how much is too much

Weekend Edition: India asks how much is too much

How many deaths will it take till he knows That too many people have died? The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind, The answer is blowin’ in the wind – Bob Dylan (Blowin’ in the Wind) After a 62-hour-long operation, Mumbai was reclaimed on Saturday from the terrorists who held it hostage with [...]

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Terrorists very familiar with the hotel setup: NSG

Terrorists very familiar with the hotel setup: NSG

Mumbai: Kudos have been pouring in for the elite national security guard (NSG) commandos that spearheaded the operations against the terror attack in Mumbai on Wednesday. Their information could prove crucial in the investigations. In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN, JK Dutt, Director General (DG) of the NSG said the terrorists were well trained and [...]

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Citizens target politicians post Mumbai terror attacks

Citizens target politicians post Mumbai terror attacks

New Delhi: Angry citizens of the country blazed criticism against the political leaders on Sunday after the attacks in Mumbai that killed almost 200 people, saying their bickering and ineptness was at least partly responsible. As commandos gunned down the last of the militants, TV channels were divided between covering the operations and an outpouring [...]

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Taj tragedy survivors stich up rift, cancel divorce

Taj tragedy survivors stich up rift, cancel divorce

Mumbai: A close brush with death at the hands of terrorists has brought an estranged couple together once again. The night of terror sealed a bond between the medic husband and wife Prashant and Tilu Mangeshkar. On the fateful night of 26/11 the two along with their 21-year-old daughter Kalinda were at the Taj hotel [...]

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